• A nostalgic glimpse of a bygone age
• Provides invaluable source material and is a definitive collection of printed ephemera of the past
• Continues in the immensely popular Scrapbook formula which, collectively, have sold over 250,000 copies
• Superb value and an excellent gift idea

The Victorian Era represents the cradle of our modern society – a time when social change and new technology heralded an industrialised economy. By the time of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, claims were proudly made of the progress since her accession to the throne. Steam ships had replaced sail, the railway system had superseded the stage coach, and the motor car had just begun to replace the horse.

Not only did mass production create a new wealth of household products, ceramics, toys and games, but the arrival of cheaper printing and colour lithography made possible a profusion of printed material. The music sheets, colourful scraps, advertisements, greetings cards and children’s book illustrations that fill The Victorian Scrapbook – with such vigour – all give us an insight into the life and times of our forebears.

Fortunately the thousand items gathered here have survived in remarkable condition, some by chance, others by having themselves been pasted down into contemporary scrapbooks. They all combine to celebrate a time when British ruled an Empire ‘on which the sun never sets’.

Also available:
The 1910s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795474
The 1920s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795467
The 1930s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795450
The 1950s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795429
The 1960s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795412
The 1970s Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795405
The Edwardian Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795481
The Royal Scrapbook ISBN 9780954795436
The Wartime Scrapbook (new edition) ISBN 9780954795443

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Guaranteed to rev the engines of car fans everywhere.

Supercars are the purest and most extreme expression of automotive performance there is – and no one knows the territory better than the TopGear team. With ever-increasing power outputs, radical new designs, and eye-popping price tags, this book is a celebration of the supercar in all its fabulous glory.

Supercars also brings this incredibly fast-moving, hi-octane world bang up to date. The world’s best writers and photographers explore the latest developments in thrilling style – from the new generation of pure-electric cars that have raised the bar for zero emissions performance, to the crazy machines hell-bent on breaking the 300mph barrier … this is TopGear Supercars. Buckle up. Are you ready?

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A globe-spanning tour of the very pinnacle of automotive design from the experts at Top Gear – with awe-inspiring photography and all-encompassing reviews. The perfect gift for car enthusiasts – young and old!

‘This book is a must have for any car fanatic’ — ***** Reader review
‘An absolute belter of a book’ — ***** Reader review
‘Super cool book!’ — ***** Reader review
‘For car lovers of any age!’ — ***** Reader review

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Whether it’s through raw power, elegant curves or just an eye-watering price tag, there are a small number of cars that mark the pinnacle of automotive design – and now the experts at Top Gear have chosen the very best of them.

Top Gear: Dream Cars – The Hot 100 is a celebration of the cars that achieve that perfect blend of art and engineering.

From the supercar muscleof the Porsche 918 and Ferrari LaFerrari to the technological prowess of the Nissan DeltaWing and the mighty McLaren P1, with stunning visuals, including jaw-dropping photography (some 3D) and detailed reviews of each car, Top Gear: Dream Cars – The Hot 100 will take you on a whistlestop tour of the latest and greatest automotive creations on the planet today.

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Breathe new life into old furniture and thrift store finds

Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life.

• Learn the process of upcycling dressers, tables, chairs, and other furniture
• Enjoy the fun of sourcing items and increasing their value with your creativity!
• Update your décor with gorgeous, upcycled furniture
• Express yourself and find out how to flip your creations for a profit!

This Dummies reference is great for anyone with an interest in turning trash into treasure.

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‘What defines the car-saddo condition is not being able to recall a time when the toy-car-era of your life actually ended. Because for us sufferers, it never does.’

Nobody knows cars like Chris Harris does. He calls it ‘unhinged geekery’, but the rest of the world call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenalin fuelled escapism and rigorous journalistic integrity.

And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.

And now for the first time, Harris takes us down the road of his life-long obssession with the automobile – along surprising diversions, around hazards and obstructions, down the fast lane collecting Gs and back to the lock-up to prep the stock.

From the six-year-old who could recite the stats from What Car? magazine to the YouTube car guru whose honest reviews got him banned by Ferrari. From the Scalextric track of his childhood, to podiums as a racing driver out in the world. From behind his garage doors to the floodlit Top Gear studio.

Variable Valve Timings brings you an incredibly engaging story of adventure and petrolhead joy, told with wit, warmth and disarming honesty. This book is a true one-off, just like Chris.

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A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers.

Victorian stained glass – magnificent, colourful and artistic – adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting and assembling stained glass windows – but also, in this age of industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.

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