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Set deep in the heart of the English countryside, the cozy village of Woolly Bush has all the standard features of a typical village—the cake shop, the war memorial, the vegetable show, the vicar—apar

Using archive photos paired with their modern equivalent, this book charts the development of the city from the days of orange groves and melon patches and isolated Spanish mission buildings, to the s

Using archive pictures from the 1870s though to the 1960s paired with the equivalent view today, Memphis: Then and Now charts the history of the city and the profound effect of the music business. Inc

Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cut

Berlin Then and Now captures the stark contrast between what came before and after the great conflicts of the twentieth century, using archival photographs of the city’s grand buildings, monuments, an

Jane Brocket has a joyous and colorful approach to quilting, using simple shapes and patterns to stunning effect. With "inspirational fabrics" as her starting point, Brocket explores not only made-for

A playful, quirky, doodly exploration of the humble pen, full of practical ways to make amazing art using markers, ink pens, quills and even ballpoints. A cute, quirky practical art book, Pick Up A Pe

Recreate the chic knitwear worn onscreen by a galaxy of Hollywood stars! Using designer Bill Gibb’s easy-to-follow patterns, vintage- and movie-loving knitters can make 20 iconic garments with today’s

The events of your life, from local walks to exotic trips, can provide endless inspiration for textile art. This inspiring book shows you how to record your experiences, using sketchbooks, journals an

More and more textile artists are using natural processes in their work, from dyeing with rust to working with found and scavenged items, and this book is the first to bring these increasingly popular

A guide to gathering edible plants in the wild and using them creatively in many different recipes—jams, jellies, relishes, baking, fruit cordials and liqueurs, and moreSeasonal, local and wild foods—

A collection of 120 fish and shellfish dishes, all made using accessible yet sustainable fish - from salmon and trout to bream and bass to mussels and crayfish. The five chapters are based on cooki

Cutting through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts, this book, now fully updated, replaces it with an objective and easily applied guide to taste using a new flavor profile Rigor

Bethan Ash's rich, colourful quilts are created using improvisational collage techniques. Working instinctively, she simply layers fabric shapes onto a prepared background and fuses them down, then

Bestselling artist and author explains how to use light and shade in watercolour painting to add lifelike detail and create engaging artworks. Mastering light and shadow is the key to successful watercolour paintings and in this book you can learn how to paint like an expert. The book is packed with Hazel Soan's colourful and varied paintings, as well as step-by-step exercises and handy hints.Beginning with how to see the values of light and shade through the eyes of an artist, the book then shows how watercolour is the perfect medium to represent light and shade. Learn how to balance light and shade through compositional design and how to establish the shadow of individual components within the composition. Hazel demonstrates clever techniques such as conserving white paper to show highlights, how to mix the right tonal values and how to balance detail in your painting.Finally, the book looks at using light and shade to create atmospheric effects, tonal patterns to look out for and ho

Illustrated by award-winner Emily Haworth-Booth, and written by Emily and her sister Alice, this book is a timely history of peaceful protests from around the world - from 1170 BCE to the present day.

Vintage Rolex is a unique pictorial collection of vintage watches that have passed through the Vintage Watch Company store in London during the past 25 years.For more than a century, Rolex has stood a

A unique and lavish pictorial collection of classic vintage watches For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. Ever the record setter – the Dayto

Over 25 Christmas-themed knitting patterns based on the hit Nudinits animation. Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this fair

'The silent millions of reluctant home chefs have been waiting for decades for Oh Cook! the cookbook that, finally, drives a blunt meat skewer through the burgeoning pseudo-intellectualism of foodie m

An illustrated collection of food stories told by an eclectic mix of voices Presented as a seasonal food almanac – a month-by-month guide to inspire the reader throughout the year – each chapter of th

An updated edition - with completely new chapters - of the most accessible and compelling history of the cinema yet published, now also a fascinating 15-hour film documentary The Story of Film: An Ody

Happy Vegan Comfort Food is the exact book that Karoline Joensson would have wanted when she first became a vegan. Back then she was both hungry and bewildered by this new lifestyle. In order to help

A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward’s Menagerie series, has created this unique n

Maximalism, or the ‘more is more’ world of decorating, is here! The style that embraces the all-out – beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment – has made a comeback. M

The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill. The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation a

Roasting Pan Suppers is filled to the brim with over 70 delicious meals that you can cook in a single roasting pan or pot. Take a handful of fresh ingredients, spend a few minutes preparing them, pop

The essential companion on English wine from the world’s favourite wine writer Oz Clarke is a long-time champion of English wine, and his new book is both a handbook and an armchair companion to the w

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with

Escape to the ocean with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books

From the author of the No.1 Bestseller MOB Kitchen: Feed 4 or more for under GBP10. Following on from the phenomenal success of MOB Kitchen and MOB Veggie, Ben Lebus returns, this time with a focus on

A beginner’s knitting course packed with fun and easy projects Knitter extraordinaire Louise Walker, aka Sincerely Louise, is on a mission to get people knitting. In this book, she guides the reader t

This is the MOB manifesto for change: a straight-talking handbook that deals with the ecological problems of our age and shows us how we can tackle them from our kitchens, the MOB way. MOB Kitchen are

The debut from an exciting and up-and-coming artisan printmaker For self-taught textile designer Molly Mahon, there is something special about block printing that has stood the test of time. From the

Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic. The

An essential, accessible resource championing period positivity It’s time to talk about periods. Women are taught not to discuss them in public; it’s ‘that time of the month’ when ‘Aunt Flo is visitin

In the latest book in this bestselling series, food writer and cook Sara Lewis brings together 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves. Whether it's the quintessential English stra

The motorcycle can lay claim as the most influential form of mobility becoming the embodiment of liberation and rebellion; never more so than in the 50s and 60s with the era of rockers, ton-up boys, t

Fascinating stories behind 50 famous trees throughout British history. How much do we know about the Glastonbury Hawthorn? This is a tree on the site of Glastonbury Abbey that flowers on Christmas Day

What do you call a decomposing whale? Mouldy Dick. Which athlete is warmest in the winter?A long jumper. Proving that dads are never as funny as they think they are, this ridiculous book of really