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Inventors and Inventions
Inventors and Inventions takes a refreshing look into the fascinating history of inventors and inventions. With encyclopaedic breadth, the book follows a diverse list of inventions from their earliest manifestations...
On Your Bike: The Complete Guide to Cycling
"On Your Bike!" is a visually stunning book that truly captures the spirit of cycling in the twenty-first century. Warmly and accessibly written by author and Guardian columnist Matt Seaton,...
Home Away from Home: the World of Camper Vans and Motorhomes
Using a rich wealth of visual material and stories from owners around the world, Home Away from Home looks at the world of camper vans and motorhomes from Airstream to...
Through the Cellar Door: Australia's beautiful wineries and vineyards,
Wineries across the globe now regularly engage leading architects to create extraordinary, original constructions that complement the winemaking and tasting experiences. In Europe, world-renowned studios have rejuvenated winery and cellar-door...
Radical Living: Homes at the edge of architecture
What happens when an architect sets out to design the extraordinary, and by doing so challenges the established norms of the industry? A riot of inventive and ingenious residential structures...
Richard Manion Architecture: Streamlined
"Richard Manion Architecture creates distinctive residences and estates with a respect for traditional forms and historic imagery adapted to modern living. The curated selection of rarely published projects in this...
Urban Oasis: Tranquil Outdoor Spaces at Home
Having personal, private, outdoor space is becoming ever-more elusive as urban areas become more crowded due to population growth and development. Urban Oasis: Finding Tranquility at Home features projects from...
Classic Cars: A Century of Masterpieces
"These are the cars that most collectors would want to own for their looks, character, performance and driving enjoyment. They all broke the mould." - Simon de Burton Simon de...
Atrocities, Diamonds and Diplomacy
In early 1997 Peter Penfold, arrived in Sierra Leone as the British High Commissioner. This fascinating book describes not just his eventful three year tour but the background and subsequent...
Ciao, Carpaccio!: An infatuation
"After a good dinner one evening, with excellent company and a bottle of wine, I settled by my fire with a volume of paintings by the 15th century Venetian painter...
An Illustrated History of Urban Legends
From the campfire to the digital rumour mill, urban legends have flourished wherever we tell stories. Whether once true, sprouted from half remembered facts or entirely fictional, we have scrutinised...
The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA
Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency relied on women even as it attempted to channel their talents and keep them down. Women sent cables,...
Spitfire Aces
The Supermarine Spitfire has achieved iconic status due to its exceptional design and the enduring bravery of its pilots during the conflicts of World War Two. Revered by pilots, this...
Dream Lovers: John and Yoko in NYC: The Photographs of Brian Hamill
John Lennon's life, death and music shaped the world. His reputation as a philanthropist, political activist and pacifist influenced millions worldwide. If Elvis was King, Lennon was his rightful successor...
Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut
Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of...
In the Footsteps of Du Fu
'Superb... Beautifully written and thoroughly researched' - Guardian A beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world greatest poets. Du Fu (712-70) is one of...
Patek Philippe (R) Highlights
A young rebel named Antoni Norbert Patek de Prawdzic fled war-torn Poland in 1832 and embarked upon a career path that led him to watchmaker Jean-Adrien Philippe, inventor of the...
Christmas Is Coming: Traditions from Around the World
The perfect book for long wintery evenings-not just under the Christmas tree! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out...
The Fashion Scents: Style and Perfume and Chanel to Madonna
Smell: the most evocative of the senses. It can summon up emotions, memories, stories - even times long past. We smell a perfume from the 1920s and the age of...
The Dogs: Human Animals
What makes dogs so unique? They are the only species that favour the company of humans over their own kind. A dog looks at us with a deep understanding and...
Wild Horses
Photographer and wildlife activist, Alfie Bowen presents his two-year-long project photographing Britain's wild horses through the eyes of someone living with autism spectrum disorder. Wild Horses is all about connection:...
Heroes: Women in Snowboarding
Heroes: Women in Snowboarding is the product of two years' work by photographer Jerome Tanon, following some of the most dedicated female snowboarders around the world. It is a declaration...
Royal Academy of Dance: Celebrating 100 Years
With a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world's most...
The Gut Repair Plan: Four weeks to better health
Easy steps to transform your gut health! Better gut health, better you! Revitalising your gut health can help with bloating, weight-loss, sleep, sugar-cravings, energy, immunity, mental health and a range...
Owls In The Wild: A Visual Essay
Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds of prey and has travelled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviours as the go about...
The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden: Attract and Support Birds, Bees,
Who doesn't want a yard filled with birds, bees, and butterflies? In The Ultimate Wildlife Garden, Stacy Tornio makes it easy. This hardworking, photo-filled guide will enable you to create...
Sewing School (R) Box Set
The best-selling book duo Sewing School and Sewing School 2 are featured in this special gift set, along with bonus Made By fabric labels kids can iron on to their...
All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan
Experience a rare opportunity to learn from the dean of turning teachers right from your own workshop. Richard Raffan. In the world of turning, the name alone is proof-positive of...
Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children
A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children s creativity, learning, and fun. Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and...
Playful Peg Loom Weaving: A modern approach to the ancient technique
There has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with...
Britain's Best Architecture
A highly illustrative account of what is now in British architecture, this new publication walks the reader through some of Britain's finest houses. Filled with the best architectural projects from...
From Art to Landscape
Garden designers face some daunting questions: How do I begin the creative process? Where can I find design inspiration? How will I know if my design is successful? If you...
Iconic Wristwatches: The Most-Successful Watches by Legendary
In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of...
The Forever Home: Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime
People expect much more from their home these days, especially after spending a year cooped up inside. They want a home designed and built to last for generations, and this...
USS Saratoga (CV-3): From the 1920s-30s and WWII Combat to Operation
An illustrated history of one of the US Navy's earliest aircraft carriers. USS Saratoga and her sister ship USS Lexington were the two largest aircraft carriers in the world until...
Punch Needle: 15 Contemporary Projects
New contemporary designs and projects for punch needle, a craft that continues its meteoric popularity. Sisters Rachel Lawson and Siobhan Watt combined their talents - Siobhan's professional art and design...
Folding Polyhedra: The Art & Geometry of Paper Folding
Explore the reaches of your imagination by combining art, craft, and mathematics to create the age-old geometric form of the polyhedra. More than 50 projects use just one center point...
Secret Spitfires: Britain's Hidden Civilian Army
They built thousands of Spitfires, hidden in garages, bus depots, sheds and barns... but nobody ever knew. With the Battle of Britain going badly, the Luftwaffe attempted to halt production...
Pretty Nostalgic Compendium Spring: Creative and Sustainable Living
A seasonal treasure trove of vintage- inspired makes, bakes, inspiration and history *Spend Wisely * Waste Less * Appreciate More * This beautiful spring compendium from Pretty Nostalgic brings together...
Your Horses Health Lamess
In depth diagnosis and treatment of the most common problem affecting horses' health. Written by a veterinary expert with current hands-on experience and the latest research in care and rehabilitation...
Meet the Artists
Intimate conversations and premiere contemporary artworks are presented in this elegant publication featuring acclaimed Australian artists and artworkers from the James C. Sourris Collection of Artist Interviews. Curated and written...
Food Gift Love
An exciting, inspiring, and beautiful food-gift guide for crafty cooks and food-DIY fans In Food Gift Love, Maggie Battista, a food-gift guru and rising star of the blog world, celebrates...
Art Studio Secrets: Tools and Techniques to Inspire: Tools and
Award-winning illustrator/painter Marjorie Sarnat presents an outstanding refresher course in creative thinking, suitable for artists of every level. In this guide, she shares the tips and techniques she's discovered in...
American Country Houses of the Gilded Age (Sheldon's "Artistic
The "Gilded Age," the three decades following the Civil War, were years of astounding economic growth. Vast empires in oil, shipping, mining, banking, lumber, transportation, and related industries were formed....
Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History
"The book's large format and beautiful color images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition...
NBA 75: The Definitive History
The most iconic moments and stories of the NBA. In NBA 75, Sportsnet editor and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years -...
Napping House: Book and CD
A cosy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over...
House Stories: Old vs New
Renovating a home can be intimidating. Finding your style is the first step to creating your dream home, whether you are remodelling your existing home, buying a new place or...