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We are honoured to announce the re-release of the first ever Pitkin title, published by Mr Pitkin in 1947 to celebrate the magical wedding day of P...

Alan Turing was an extraordinary man who crammed into a life of only 42 years the careers of mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and bio...

Queen Elizabeth Is reign is amongst the most exciting and fascinating of any period of English history. She was a glamourous queen who ruled a vibr...

A practical companion to help kids enjoy outdoor activities and adventures even when it's rainy, snowy or windy. As the weather turns into autumn a...

As Picasso said: 'It took me a lifetime to Paint Like a Child'. Raw Drawing is not an art class it is a unique philosophy and a practical resource...

New ideas in reclaiming, recycling and reusing a range of fabrics and papers in textiles with the use of both stitch and heat tools. Whether you wa...

The distinctive style of the Regency period is a source of endless fascination for fashion academics and historians, living historians, re-enactors...

Sir Robert Hunter (18441913) is one of three figures regarded as the principal founders of the National Trust. It was he who came up with the idea ...

From the elegance of the grand salons of Prideaux Place, Padstows most stately of homes, to the wild and remote Cornish coastline, Rosamunde Pilche...

Flowers by Rosie Sanders is a large-format book that showcases over 80 of her finest flower paintings in exquisite detail. Often compared to the ar...

Award-winning and hugely popular artist Rosie Sanders showcases the beauty of the rose in her follow up to Rosie Sanders Flowers. Over 80 stunning ...

Queen Victoria, once remarked I dont dislike babies though I think very young ones are rather disgusting. She went on to have nine children. As 201...

Since their fairy-tale wedding in 2011 and the announcement in December 2012 that William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were ex...

Britain has a wealth of royal palaces, some owned by the Crown as part of the countrys assets, while others have been bought by members of the Roya...

Follow in the footsteps of royalty past and present on this journey through Englands capital and beyond to Kew, Hampton Court and Windsor. London h...

What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This entertaining title in this new series gives an overview of the times and attitudes to...

To be a medieval pilgrim evokes an image of a dauntless soul, braving weather, weariness and woe to fulfil a spiritual quest, treading ancient high...

Salisbury Cathedral - English edition

The plant world has always been appreciated for its visual appeal, but its true beauty can be revealed when you look under the electron microscope....

Our understanding of disease and the powers of medicine today are unparalleled, and their documentation has increased signficantly. Science is Beau...

Our bodies are amazing. The microscopic elements of the human body are profoundly fascinating and also beautiful. We unearth some of the most wond...

This beautifully illustrated guide reveals the cities, towns and windswept landscapes that have formed the backdrop to some of Scotlands most famou...

A compendium of 28 beautiful, historical Scottish Castles for local and visitor alike Scotland: A land with rich history, wild landscapes and some ...

An ode to sea swimming looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools. The sea can be challenging and changeable. Prote...

Sheffield Then & Now offers the reader a comprehensive overview of life as it has changed from the industrial smoke of decades past through to ...

Shirley Trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. Throughout her career Shirley has pushed the boundar...