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Following on from her bestselling first book 'Contemporary Quilts', award-winning contemporary quilt artist Sandra Meech explains how to harness yo...

A unique exploration of those pivotal moments in which chess games are won or lost if you know how to spot them Packed with invaluable tips and...

Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the filming locations for the award-winning Netflix series The Crown. The series recreates the romance and i...

This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1949. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide of 1947 by Harold Briercliffe. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of France and Europe. But what does the D in D-Day stand for? Why were the code names Om...

Enter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every womans heart is alive with courage! This global feast of ancient tales features valiant wo...

Strategies and examples for beating a superior opponent in chess. Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker ...

Fully illustrated with beautiful photographs, this special commemorative book by royal biographer Brian Hoey who had the privilege of meeting Dian...

Line is an essential component of textile art. When used effectively, it can convey texture, tone, form, movement and mood. Drawn to Stitch is a pr...

A delightful revised edition of a classic book from the Batsford backlist, Drink Your Own Garden will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficie...

According to legend, Dundrum dates back to the seventh century, when St Nahi founded his monastery here, and for centuries it remained a rural vill...

Durham is an amazing county with breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a vibrant city at its heart. From award-wi...

Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland's capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition...

Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland's capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition...

Inspiration and practical tips on incorporating the everyday into textile art. In Embroidering the Everyday, acclaimed textile artist Cas Holmes ex...

England's Post-War Listed Buildings is a comprehensive and stylish guide to over 500 of the country's most striking and historically relevant archi...

12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English nati...

The evacuation of Britains urban children to the countryside was a uniquely emotional decision by the British government during the Second World Wa...

A humorous and informative book, debunking a range of commonly held myths about animals. Camels store water in their humps and magpies love to stea...

A highly entertaining read for anyone with even a passing interest in art and art history. This myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through...

A highly entertaining read for anyone interested in English history and culture, this great myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through his...

A highly entertaining read for anyone with even a passing interest in London's history. This myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through hi...

A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we always believed.  The latest addition to the popular Everythi...

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science. Hot on the heels of the fascinating compendium Everyth...

Indulge your curiosity with this humorous and fascinating book that demystifies the surprising myths about space. In the latest book from the Ever...

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body. Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong debunks the scientific ...

An exciting approach to botanical illustration featuring exotic and extraordinary plant specimens.  Striking plants, flowers, fruits and vegetable...

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new...

Artist Ann Blockley is renowned for her innovative approach to traditional subjects. Following the huge success of her previous book, Experimental ...

New and experimental ways to capture landscape in acrylics. Landscape artist Paul Bailey's fascination with the natural world is sensationally conv...