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Author: Steven ParissienBinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 1997Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction work, Station To Station, chronicles the rich history and architectural grandeur of railway stations across Britain....

Author: Nevill DruryBinding: HardbackPublished: Nevill and Susan Drury Publishing, 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some marking bottom of front slip coverThis compelling art volume presents an...

Author: Ulrich Luckhardt, Paul MeliaBinding: HardbackPublished: Chronicle Books, 1996Condition:Book: FairJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Spotting on page edges, fade marks on slip jacketDavid Hockney: A Drawing Retrospective...

Author: Andrew FordBinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1997Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIllegal Harmonies: Music In The 20Th Century by Andrew Ford presents a compelling analysis of the...

Author: Sanford SchwartzBinding: HardbackPublished: Yale University Press, 2004Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the artistic journey and personal life of the renowned British painter, William Nicholson....

Author: Lucio Galletto, David DaleBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 2011Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsLucio's Ligurian Kitchen presents an authentic collection of recipes from the sun-drenched coast of Liguria....

Author: Jan WhitakerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 2011Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis work chronicles the fascinating evolution of The Department Store: History · Design · Display, tracing...

Author: Wendy HitchmoughBinding: PaperbackPublished: Phaidon, 1997Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis scholarly volume presents a comprehensive account of the influential architect C.F.A....

Author: Guy De Maupassant; trans by Marjorie LaurieBinding: HardbackPublished: T. Werner Laurie Ltd, 1949Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerBel-Ami presents a...

Author: T. C. RoughleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Limited, 1943Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsWonders Of The Great Barrier...

Author: Moshe MenuhinBinding: HardbackPublished: The Institute for Palestine Studies, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis incisive work, The Decadence Of Judaism In Our Time,...

This latest title in the Mini Bible series celebrates the people who have left an indelible mark on the last sixty years. From popular and music culture, through movies, politics,...

Focusing on Australia's Art Deco architecture of the 1920s and 1930s, this volume provides an insight into this period in Australia's social, economic and artistic development. No architectural forms escaped...

The automobile has shaped the appearance of our streets for 100 years now. At the same building types have been created to serve it. Parking garages and gas stations as...

One afternoon in 1975, a young photographer named Hugh Holland drove up Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles and encountered skateboarders carving up the drainage ditches along the side of...

THE CAP. THE COURAGE. THE CAMARADERIE. For more than 140 years, our baggy green heroes have captured the hearts of fans who follow their fortunes with pride and passion. Compiled...

Ngoanyana: A South African story is a vivid portrayal of growing up White in apartheid-era South Africa. John Nieuwenhuysen's privileged upbringing on a South African farm as the grandson of...

In 1802 a Frenchman and an Englishman famously encountered each other off the shores of South Australia. The voyages of discovery of Nicolas Baudin and Matthew Flinders opened the way...

The cockatiel is one of the most popular of all pet birds, with a well-deserved reputation for being easy to care for and fun to own. Cockatiels are small, they...

This is one in a series of Amazing craft and activity books from Bramley Books. Each book is written by an expert, and offers an illustrated step-by-step guide to t...

A rash of buildings inspired by bizarre animals have been built and commissioned in the last few years. Animal/House examines this, on the surface, quirky trend and questions why and...

Bath is one of only ten World Heritage Sites in England. This book celebrates the uniqueness of the town , describing the colourful characters who are linked to its past...

Gloria Nicol demonstrates how to applique li nen, make elegant bed linen and produce a variety of linen p roducts in this project-based handbook. '

The story of the clock is the story of techn ology. Clockmakers and gunmakers created a new age, and watc hmakers invented miniaturisation. Yet, because millions of c locks were...

The second of a seven-volume series which provides an illustrated history of British textile design from the middle ages to the 1990s, showing highlights of the V&A's collection of woven,...

Scandinavian interior design is admired the world over for its unpretentious simplicity and understated elegance. Rooms are typically airy, light and bright. Furnishings are modern design classics from the key...

The fascinating stories behind some of the great partnerships of history and today. The Book of Duos reveals the intriguing facts and little known details about the great twosomes of...

Suggesting ways of re-using what is already around to bring a new look to the interior, this is a guide to clever, practical and stylish decorating tricks to instantly brighten...

Scandinavian Modern traces the development of twentieth-century Scandinavian style, introduces the most important designers and their work and explores some homes in Scandinavia.

Alcazar to Zinc is Terence Conran's study of his greatest passion - the 42 restaurants bars cafes and delis he has created in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham, Paris, Stockholm...

From New Hampshire to Connecticut, Solvi dos Santos goes off the beaten track to discover a very special collection of houses. Turning away from the grand retreats of the very...

The crowning glory in many a room, this graceful light fitting is once again enjoying resurgence. Chandeliers sums up the fatal attraction of the chandelier and will introduce you to...

Learn to knit a variety of typefaces modeled on digital designs by well-known type foundries including Emigre, Lineto, and Typotheque, and emblazon your hats, scarves, and sweaters with smartly designed...

"Every man an Iron Manand every woman, too!" No longer exclusive events reserved for only the most committed athletes, triathlons, duathlons (bike and run), and aquathons (swim and run) now...

For more than thirty years Jasper Johns has been making art that teases viewers with the willful obscurity of its content, while offering rich visual pleasures with the beauty of...

Perfect your barista technique with over 100 global coffee recipes from chai latte to ristretto Perfect your barista technique with over 100 global coffee recipes from chai coffee to ristretto...

We all know what 'the political landscape' is, and politicians and journalists never tire of referring to it. But in this ingenious and original book, Martin Warnke takes that well-worn...

John Whaite offers beautiful, innovative, pared back recipes that are simple to cook but stunning to serve. With only 5 ingredients per recipe (plus the essentials of olive oil/butter/salt/pepper), this...

The second installment in this new series from the WI, cupcakes are the ideal way to celebrate any occasion. They are perfect for parties, with hundreds of decorating options: be...

A detailed, illustrated examination of Edith Wharton's life provides a look at the social and political atmosphere in which she lived, offering insights into how her personal history affected her...

Millions of people worldwide have been thrilled and deeply touched by the soaring vocals of Celine Dion and the stunning photographic images by Anne Geddes. Taking six songs from Celine's...

Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance, remarkable for the range and versatility of his work. His woodcuts and engravings made him famous throughout...

Extensively illustrated with the haunting images of many of the cases discussed, "Earthly Remains" is a compelling book that should appeal to everyone's sense of mystery in the history and...

In this lavishly illustrated book Richard Rudgley gives a lively account of his journey across the continents and back through time in search of the lost legacy of prehistoric man....

Scandinavian landscape and garden design is original, sophisticated and poetic. Powerfully architectural, with an emphasis on geometry and sculpture, it is an evocative and romantic tradition. The Scandinavian enthusiasm for...

The lines on a palm, the symbols of the tarot, even the suits and numbers on playing cards -- these are some of the remarkable ways to tell fortunes. Practice...