The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them fi
This animal-tastic, fact-packed guide to the world of nature contains everything the budding naturalist needs to know. Meet nature’s most fearsome predators, explore the wonders of the ocean, and marv
A rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history—you’ll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the o
Following on from My Cool Motorcyle, a celebration of stylish scooters and the strong fraternity among scooter riders Much more than just a mode of transport, the humble scooter is fashionable, styl
Over 20 simple watercolour projects for beginners, packed with techniques and tips. Paint beautiful watercolours with ease, even if you've never picked up a brush! With a fully illustrated step-by-s
It's time to celebrate Christmas in the magical world of What Delilah Did! Whatever your holiday style, you'll find something that's just right in these three themed collections. Merry and Bright offe
Everything you wanted to know about drawing and painting . . . in one beautiful volume! The latest in the bestselling Ultimate series reveals all the techniques of the masters in an easy-to-understand
Real Indian home cooking with simple recipes and authentic results, this collection, formerly released as Cooking with My Indian Mother-in-Law, contains more than 100 family recipes When self-taught h
An adventurous journey through the wonderful world of cocktails, aiming to demystify the concoctions and help readers make their own drinks from whatever they have on hand Already featured in the New
Cars are frequently an expression of their owners' personalities and the wealth of examples included here along with their owners' stories are testament to the importance many of us attach to safeguar
From planning the journey to packing?the bags, from organizing money to keeping in touch with home?truly the bible for hassle-free?backpacking?The result of extensive research and firsthand experience
All it takes is one square yard of fabric to create beautifully sewn crafts. Perfect for recycling leftover swatches into fabulous new designs, these 15 quick and economical projects are simple enoug
The age-old struggle to produce year-round entertainment has produce a host of unbelievably silly sports, the most outrageous and inane of which are gathered together in this riotous collection. Cove
Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. Michelin-starred chef David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking t
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
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
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
Learn how to prep, style and eat this phenomenally popular superfood With over sixty recipes included from breakfast through to dessert – with everything from avo nuggets to avo ice pops to adding avo
A celebration of a beloved and uniquely British garden style. The cottage garden's abundant, informal style is rooted in Victorian dreams of a perfect country life. But it has found new expressions fr
All the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest ev
The new edition of bestselling knitting classic Best in Show, combining the best of Joanna Osborne and Sally Muir's dog designs. With over 15 knitting patterns for popular dog breeds, including a La
This comprehensive book from acclaimed author Sally Butcher looks at salad bowls across the world in 150 recipes. The recipes feature a number of archaic, traditional and staple dishes - as well as mo
From the very start, when George Stephenson's famous Rocket knocked over and killed a government minister at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester line in 1830, the world's railways have given ri
Picture a generous bowl filled to the brim with steaming hot broth. Its perfect surface intricately patterned with tiny droplets of oil; the flavour enhanced with algae, miso, dried fungi and fish sau
This follow-up to Bee’s Brilliant Biscuits features 25 cake decoration projects inspired by the hottest trends in modern baking. Home bakers are more skilled than ever before and this book combines t
This is a modern, stylish and practical guide to the traditional craft of bookbinding, written by the founders of the London Centre for Book Arts, a destination workshop space that attracts visitors f
Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts is the new book from the Sewing Bee's quilting supremo Stuart Hillard. Featuring 100 block patterns and 100 fabulous quilt designs, this book enables readers to
Before the invention of the printing press, books were written out by hand, and were priceless objects. The most precious books were illuminated with gold or with bright colors. Initial letters were o
'Gennaro is an incredible baker - bread has always been central to everything he does. This is a great book - incredible food and full of Gennaro-style passion' - Jamie Oliver Making bread has always
Porridge is the breakfast of choice for celebrities, chefs, athletes and dieters, but it's also one of the most comforting foods out there—the ultimate winter breakfast. The latest superfood to grab m
Photographer Dominic Greyer has spent the last 20 years roaming the British landscape in search of the country's most unusual place names. He has an eye for quirky, rude, and downright ridiculous name
Every gardener needs to know their Latin names. They may look confusing at first, but once you understand what certain key words mean, impenetrable-sounding and hard-to-pronounce species names are sud
Easily the most provocative players on the global food scene, Bompas & Parr have created a new recipe book with a difference, focussing on how to create truly unusual and spectacular foodie events
Following up from Shit London, a hilarious collection of photographs depicting what shittiness New Yorkers have to actually put up with every dayWelcome to New York, one of the most vibrant and beauti
From the elegant to the funky, the hip to the casual, 50 Knit and Crochet Accessories has it all. Coordinate projects from top designers like Sue Bradley, Carol Meldrum, Katherine Hunt, Clare Garland,
Following the success of The Art of Faery comes this stunning collection, newly in paperback, from top fairy artists like Amy Brown, Linda Ravenscroft, Marc Potts, Josephine Wall, and many more. All m
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
Beautifully designed and full of easy no-nonsense recipes that are?ideal for novice cooks, this perfect little package of indulgence is filled with recipes to feed the chocaholic in you. From truffles
The essential recipe book for people looking for easy ways to include more veg in their diet, Eat More Veg elevates humble vegetables into hearty mains and satisfying side dishes. Annie Rigg, a Leiths
Laetitia Maklouf is a garden writer and busy mother of three who has realised that the secret of gardening without becoming overwhelmed is to do something small every day. She's packed this book with
