• No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort

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    Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops – without back-breaking effort!

    Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can!
    By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionise your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one!

    Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to dig over the soil, but by minimising intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. In fact, The less you dig, the more you preserve soil structure and nurture the fungal mycelium vital to the health of all plants. This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles Dowding has perfected over a lifetime growing vegetables.

    So put your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover:

    – Guides and calendars of when to sow, grow, and harvest.
    – Inspiring information and first-hand guidance from the author
    – “Delve deeper” features look in-depth at the No Dig system and the facts and research that back it up.
    – The essential role of compost and how to make your own at home.
    – The importance of soil management, soil ecology, and soil health.

    Now one of the hottest topics in environmental science, this “wood-wide web” has informed Charles’s practice for decades, and he’s proven it isn’t just trees that benefit – every gardener can harness the power of the wood-wide web. Featuring newly- commissioned step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all elements of No Dig growing, shot at Charles’s beautiful market garden in Somerset, you too will be able to grow more veg with less time and effort, and in harmony with nature – so join the No Dig revolution today!

    A must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding who fervently believe in his approach to low input, high yield gardening, as well as gardeners who want to garden more lightly on the earth, with environmentally friendly techniques like organic and No Dig.

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    £20.20£28.50
  • The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening: How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces (Winner – Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year…

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    Winner of the Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year Award 2022

    Mark…will give you confidence and knowledge to grow an impressive amount of food in seriously small spaces, where you probably thought you could not! Charles Dowding, author of Skills for Growing and No Dig Gardening

    A cornucopia of sage advice and cunning tips Tom Heap, BBC Countryfile

    From the creator of the wildly popular website ‘Vertical Veg’ and with over 200k people in his online community of growers, comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad in containers, pots and more – in any space at home – no matter how small!

    If you long to grow your own tomatoes, courgettes or strawberries but thought you didn’t have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the ‘Vertical Veg Man,’ will show you how. Make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches and windowsills and create rich, beautiful and delicious homegrown food. With proven results from his ten years of experience growing in all kinds of containers and teaching people how to grow bountiful, edible crops in small spaces, Mark will show you how gardening in containers is more than just a hobby but rather a way of creating a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, nutritious food. In his second year of growing in containers, Mark grew over 80kg of food worth £900!

    Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, you’ll find:

    • Mark’s ‘Eight Steps to Success’
    • How to make the most of your space
    • How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year
    • Planting projects for beginners and the best plants to start with
    • Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced gardener
    • Troubleshoots for the specific challenges of growing in small spaces
    • Ways to support pollinators and other wildlife in urban areas
    • How growing food at home can contribute to wellbeing, sustainability and the local community

    Don’t be confined by the space you have – grow all the food you want with Mark’s Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.

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    £20.40£23.80
  • Huw Richards Collection 2 Books Set (Veg in One Bed, The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook)

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    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image Shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    Huw Richards Collection 2 Books Set (Veg in One Bed, The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook):

    Veg in One Bed:
    In just one raised bed, green fingered wunderkind Huw Richards shows you how to grow vegetables, organically, abundantly and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year. Grow your own vegetable garden with this practical, straightforward gardening guide. There is nothing more fulfilling than growing your own home produce. You don’t have to be a seasoned gardener to produce a healthy, flourishing garden – all you need is a few seeds, water, sunlight, good advice and patience! In just one raised bed, author Huw Richards, shows you exactly how to grow vegetables organically, abundantly and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year. Month by month, discover what you need to do and how to do it. Try becoming more self-sufficient in your allotment, a small garden, or even on a roof terrace.

    The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook:
    DK brings you an all-encompassing horticultural handbook to fulfil your every leaf and legume! Get your gardening gloves on, as best-selling author Huw Richards takes you on a green-fingered journey to be an undefeated veg-grower! A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. But with the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career, a lot of today’s green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for vegetable growing. Huw is on a mission to change that! Whatever your horticultural hopes may be, Huw Richards brings you a veg-growing guide that is sure to shape the next generation of green-fingered gardeners like never before, full of top tips on smart gardening, without compromising on time, effort or money.

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    £20.40£32.30
  • The Dream 100 from evo and Octane: 100 years. 100 cars. The greatest of all time.

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    100 cars across 100 years – the best of the best.

    Explore the 100 greatest cars of all time, with every single one tried, tested, argued over and chosen by the respected experts at evo and Octane magazines.

    Covering an entire century, from legendary classics to the latest supercars, cult heroes to landmark designs, the 100 cars in this book represent the absolute pinnacle of driving history.

    With stunning imagery from the world-renowned evo and Octane photographers alongside key performance figures and first-hand reports from behind the wheel, The Dream 100 is the final word in automotive excellence.

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    £20.70£23.80
  • Knitting and Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies

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    The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!

    Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.

    The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:

    • Knitting For Dummies
    • Knitting Patterns For Dummies
    • Crocheting For Dummies
    • Crochet Patterns For Dummies

    Get started today and you’ll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

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    £20.90£26.60
  • The New Cross Stitcher’s Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))

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    This is a completely new and revised edition of the best-selling “Cross Stitcher’s Bible”, from one of the world’s favourite cross stitch designers, Jane Greenoff. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.

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    £21.20£26.10
  • The New Cross Stitcher’s Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))

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    This is a completely new and revised edition of the best-selling “Cross Stitcher’s Bible”, from one of the world’s favourite cross stitch designers, Jane Greenoff. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.

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    £21.20£26.10
  • Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum)

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    From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the beliefs, practices and experiences of people from across the Middle East and Central Asia. This book explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across this vast area, and is arranged thematically to enable cross-regional comparisons of the function and symbolic meaning of textiles. Each chapter relates to a facet or phase of a person’s life in which textiles feature prominently: childhood, marriage and ceremony, status and identity, religion and belief, and house and homestead. The book also includes contemporary works that grapple with modern political issues.

    The textiles featured include men’s, women’s and children’s garments, hats and headdresses, mosque curtains and prayer mats, floor coverings, tent hangings, hand towels and cushions, storage sacks, purses and cosmetic pouches, dolls and souvenirs, animal trappings and amulets. Focusing on the British Museum’s remarkable collection, this book offers a wealth of creative inspiration and will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction • 1. Childhood • 2. Status and Identity • 3. Marriage and Ceremony • 4. Religion and Belief • 5. House and Homestead • 6. Politics and Conflict

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    £21.80£28.50
  • Self-sufficiency For Dummies Collection – Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg For Dummies/Keeping Chickens For Dummies UK Edition

    Become self-sufficient at home with this great two book collection.
    Self-sufficiency For Dummies Collection includes Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg For Dummies and Keeping Chickens For Dummies UK Edition.
    • From planning a planting calendar to feeding and caring for new plants, Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg For Dummies shows readers how to grow the tastiest fruit and vegetables all year round
    • Offering expert advice to the reader straight from the River Cottage ‘Chicken Whisperer’, so whether you’re looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start
    Fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit – straight from your garden. Get started with these great two books today!

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    £21.80
  • Final Fantasy XIV Poster Collection

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    A collection of 27 premium-quality removable posters featuring the breathtaking art of the global hit game Final Fantasy XIV. Celebrate the lush, magnificent artwork of the critically acclaimed online game Final Fantasy XIV with this selection of 27 large-format, full-colour illustrations. Printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock, and featuring character art from A Realm Reborn through the Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansion packs, these posters are a visual tribute to the rich world of Eorzea.

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    £22.10£27.50
  • Step by Step Dolls’ House Furniture Projects in 1/12th Scale

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    A beautifully illustrated book including 27 easy to follow step by step projects showing you how to create realistic furniture for your 1/12th scale dolls’ house. A list of all tools and materials needed to complete all of the projects is included. There is information on types of wood and advice is given for cutting and shaping wood and creating decorative mouldings. There are techniques for drilling wood and creating grooves, for making your own door and drawer knobs and finishing your pieces, along with lots of handy tips. With lots of inspiring photographs and style ideas for each room, this book is a must for any dolls’ house enthusiast.

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    £22.30
  • The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie® Dolls: With Barbie®, Ken®, Francie®, and Skipper® Fashions and the Whole Family

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    Arequired resource for all Barbie® collectors, this completely revised and expandededition features newimages and updated prices, all in a handy, easy-to-carry-along format. Now over 1,200 beautiful color photosillustrate this complete listing of Barbie through her vintage years from 1959 to 1972, including her sister Skipper® andtheir friends, relations, and pets. Ken®, Midge®, Allan®, Francie®,Scooter®, and all the rest are here. Never before presented in suchdetail and with so many images, every picture shows all the pieces originally included with the fashion. Values are given for loose and never removed from package items. Thelisting also provides each item’s stock number, date, and value.

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    £22.40£27.50
  • The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book

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    The Ultimate Barbie Doll book, published in 1996, contains over 1,070 U.S. issue dolls produced by Mattel, Inc. from 1959 through 1995. All are pictured in full color, most with two views – a close-up of the face and a full picture of the doll – almost 2,000 photographs. Not intended as a coffee table book, concise blocks of information next to the photographs contain, name, model number, hair color and style, clothing, body type and markings, head mold and markings, accessories, booklets, and pertinent notes all to ist the collector in identifying loose, unclothed dolls from the covered time period.

    Designed to be used like an illustrated dictionary, where dolls and their characteristics can be “looked-up” as quickly as possible. Abbreviations are kept to a minimum, but for those used, check the “Terms and Abbreviations” key. Also, a “Pictorial Key” illustrates some of the frequently cited arm styles, shoes, accessories and doll stands. Finally, an alphabetical “Price Guide and Index” lists the dolls, priced both in and out of the box along with average retail price and page number with extensive cross-referencing to ist in locating dolls within the book.

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    £22.40
  • RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain & Big Veg By Gerald Stratford 2 Books Collection Set

    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain & Big Veg By Gerald Stratford 2 Books Collection Set:

    RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch:
    ISBN-10 : 0241412412
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241412411
    An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It’s time to get your hands dirty! This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time. Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch.

    Big Veg:
    ISBN-10 : 11472287010
    ISBN-13 : 978-1472287014
    Gerald’s book is packed with decades of gardening know-how and fully illustrated with photos from his Cotswolds garden. It includes a helpful month-by-month guide to sowing, planting and harvesting veg, as well as tips on how to grow Gerald’s speciality: really big veg. Full of encouragement and Gerald’s infectious enthusiasm, Big Veg makes an ideal companion for anyone keen to grow-your-own.

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    £22.80£33.20
  • Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond

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    A sumptuous exploration of 21 of the world’s most celebrated royal gardens, from the formal splendour of Versailles to the organic, sustainable Highgrove.

    In mainland Europe you can journey from the formal splendour of Het Loo in the Netherlands and Fontainebleau in France to the Baroque World Heritage Site of the Royal Palace of Caserta in Southern Italy. Further afield still lies the Taj Mahal in India and the Peterhof Palace in Russia.

    Each featured garden will include the history, plantings and evolution of the garden as well as plant portraits of key plants and information about the design and layout of each. Countries included are: England, Scotland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, India, Bali and Japan.

    This inspiring global selection of royal gardens is a perfect gift for any gardening enthusiast or armchair traveller and takes the reader on a journey of architecturally significant houses and their classic gardens as well as providing planting ideas that range from modest to grand, simple to ornate.

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    £22.90£33.30
  • RHS How To Garden When You’re New To Gardening By The Royal Horticultural Society & RHS Gardening Through the Year By Ian Spence 2 Books Collection Set

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    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image Shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    RHS How To Garden When You’re New To Gardening By The Royal Horticultural Society & RHS Gardening Through the Year By Ian Spence 2 Books Collection Set:

    RHS How To Garden When You’re New To Gardening:
    ISBN-10 : 0241336651
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241336656
    Creating a garden that you can enjoy and keep looking beautiful all year round is easier than you think! With the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, you’ll find simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale.Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From growing root crop to cutting back ivy, this book gives you lots of simple garden ideas and projects that you can do yourself. Even if you’ve never sowed a seed or pulled a weed, RHS How to Garden When You’re New To Gardening contains everything you need to kickstart your new outdoor hobby!

    RHS Gardening Through the Year:
    ISBN-10 : 0241315611
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241315613
    This RHS book will make gardening easier by providing helpful guidelines and realistic advice, so you can plan out your time efficiently and effectively. Packed with beautiful photo galleries that showcase each month’s “Star Plant”, you’ll be inspired to have your own garden blooming throughout the year! Explore more than 350 different varieties in the A-Z illustrated plant directory. Discover top tips to guide you with clear, easy-to-follow gardening advice and illustrated step-by-step projects and gardening ideas. This fully updated edition includes brand-new visual galleries that showcase a garden throughout the year, with inspirational ideas for achieving colour schemes, your favourite scent, or striking foliage in your garden.

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    £23.30£35.10
  • Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Pots: Planting Advice & Recipes from Great Dixter (Documents)

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    Expert planting advice for growing fruit and vegetables in pots from the acclaimed English garden – with 50 delicious recipes

    Beautifully illustrated, Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Pots provides clear, practical information on growing fruit and vegetables in containers, whether that be a window box or a terracotta pot on a balcony. Aaron Bertelsen of the acclaimed English garden at Great Dixter will guide you through what to grow, which pots to use, give personal tips on varieties to choose, and advice on cultivation and care. Featuring more than 50 delicious recipes, Bertelsen shows that lack of space is no barrier to growing what you want to eat, and proves that harvesting and cooking food you have grown yourself is a total pleasure, with dishes that showcase a few perfectly chosen – and personally grown – ingredients.

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    £23.50£28.50
  • The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict

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    ‘Magisterial’ Kathryn Hughes, The Sunday Times (A Sunday Times Book of the Week)

    ‘Rich, authoritative and highly readable, Andrew Pettegree’s tour de force will appeal to anyone for whom, whatever the circumstances, books are an abiding, indispensable part of life.’ David Kynaston

    Chairman Mao was a librarian. Stalin was a published poet. Evelyn Waugh served as a commando – before leaving to write Brideshead Revisited. Since the advent of modern warfare, books have all too often found themselves on the frontline.

    In The Book at War, acclaimed historian Andrew Pettegree traces the surprising ways in which written culture – from travel guides and scientific papers to Biggles and Anne Frank – has shaped, and been shaped, by the conflicts of the modern age.

    From the American Civil War to the invasion of Ukraine, books, authors and readers have gone to war – and in the process become both deadly weapons and our most persuasive arguments for peace.

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    £23.70£28.50
  • All in Good Time: Reflections of a Watchmaker

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    All in Good Time is the remarkable story of George Daniels (1926-2011), the master craftsman, who was born into poverty but raised himself to become the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century. Daniels stands alone in modern times as the inventor of the revolutionary co-axial escapement, the first substantial advance in portable mechanical timekeeping over the lever escapement, which has dominated ever since its invention in 1759. Daniels’s love of mechanics embraced not only the minute, however – he was also a passionate collector and driver of historic motorcars. This revised and expanded edition of his autobiography also contains a new section that illustrates and discusses over thirty of the pocket and wrist-watches Daniels himself made over the years. Witness here the triumph of intelligence, ingenuity, matchless skill and singularity of purpose over the most unpromising of beginnings.

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    £23.80
  • The Classic Car Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)

    From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.

    Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.

    The Classic Car Book brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers.

    This ultimate guide to classic cars further features:

    – A comprehensive catalogue that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification.
    – Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades.
    – Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of colour and flavour to the book.
    – Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK’s The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date.
    – Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition.

    Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, The Classic Car Book is set to become a treasured favourite.

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    £24.50£28.50
  • Classic Car Gallery: A Journey Through Motoring History

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    In a classic car photography book packed with an eclectic mix of automotive images, Lance Cole (author of the Classic Car Adventure) presents a stunning collection of photographs of old cars of all marques and types captured in many locations. Across Allards to Bugattis, Citroens DKWs, Porsches, Saabs, Triumphs, Voisins, VWs, and a pot-pourri of well-known classics, the author has journeyed far and wide to create a wonderful diary of classic car moments amid the great enthusiasm for nostalgia on wheels. A mix of cars, people, portraits, action and atmosphere all blend in to a colourful journey across the classic car world in a diverse blend of marques and eras. 250 colour and black and white images populate an odyssey across a landscape of cars in an interesting format that pitches multi-million pound cars alongside more humble names. Seen on the move and static, Lance Cole’s photographs capture the essence of metal sculpture, light falling upon paint and form, and the design hallmarks of old cars prior to the age of digital design authoritarianism when so many cars look similar. If you love old metal, patina, paint, leather, and enthusiasm, all captured across vintage, veteran, classic and modern classic metal, then the Classic Car Gallery is a rare memento of the cars of yesteryear seen in the celebration of their today.

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  • Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie

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    As the world’s most famous doll celebrates her 50th birthday, this fully illustrated, interactive book commemorates five decades of Barbie history in fabulous style “Barbie: All Dolled Up” is a vibrant, interactive celebration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary. Fully illustrated, this unique book features rare artwork and memorabilia throughout: original 1960s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much, much more will be reproduced both as flat art and as 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation which truly brings Barbie to life. The book will be broken into chapters according to key eras in Barbie’s development – 1959-60s, the Mod Era of ’67-’70, the big, bold ’80s, the Totally Hair ’90s, up to the present day. The narrative combines historical detail with personal memories of Barbie through quotes from mums & daughters, celebrities, designers and more. Fully licensed by Mattel: “Barbie: All Dolled Up” piggybacks a year of events and marketing initiatives being staged for the 50th Anniversary. Media event: The anniversary year has already acres of coverage in the fashion press (“Elle”, “Vogue”, “Glamour” etc) and national newspapers (“Guardian”, “Telegraph”, “Independent”, “Metro” etc). Remarkably large audience: From 5 to 50, Barbie bridges the generations. Interactive features and rare artwork: Original ’60s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much more will be reproduced both as flat art and 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation of the rarest Barbie ephemera. High profile names: Noted celebrities and fashion designers including Diane Von Furstenburg, Anna Sui, Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka have contributed quotes on Barbie and her influence for use in the book. Huge collectible market: Limited edition Barbie dolls sell for hundreds of pounds, and collectors websites and magazines abound.

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    £24.60
  • John Hassall: The Life and Art of the Poster King

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    During the early twentieth century, John Hassall was one of Britain’s best-known and most high-profile artists. Working across a variety of disciplines, he was a prolific book illustrator, a humorous artist for postcards and magazines, an art school founder and teacher, a painter in oils, consummate clubman, and a designer of toys, figurines, pottery and nursery decor. But it was through his commercial illustration for travel companies, political causes, theatre and well-known brands that he made his name in an age when advertising hoardings were known as the, ‘poor man’s art gallery’. Hassall’s natural affinity for poster art, and the popularity of his creations, was to earn him the title, ‘The Poster King’. Employing bold line, flat colours and an engagingly cheery style, Hassall’s designs had immediate impact with many creations, notably his famous, ‘Skegness is SO bracing’ poster, becoming embedded in popular culture. Drawing on previously unpublished artwork and sketches along with letters, diaries and photographs, this lavishly illustrated book seeks to explore the full scope of John Hassall’s body of work, and to celebrate the life of this extraordinary artist a century on from his heyday.

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    £26.20£28.50
  • Art of Advertising, The

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    Advertisers in the nineteenth and early twentieth century pushed the boundaries of printing, manipulated language, inspired a new form of art and exploited many formats, including calendars, bookmarks and games. This collection of essays examines the extent to which these standalone advertisements – which have survived by chance and are now divorced from their original purpose – provide information not just on the sometimes bizarre products being sold, but also on class, gender, Britishness, war, fashion and shopping. Starting with the genesis of an advertisement through the creation of text, image, print and format, the authors go on to examine the changing profile of the consumer, notably the rise of the middle classes, and the way in which manufacturers and retailers identified and targeted their markets. Finally, they look at advertisements as documents that both reveal and conceal details about society, politics and local history. Copiously illustrated from the world-renowned John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera and featuring work by influential illustrators John Hassall and Dudley Hardy, this attractive book invites us to consider both the intended and unintended messages of the advertisements of the past.

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  • The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    ‘Important and empowering’ – BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

    ‘Get this great guide and be inspired’ – STEPHEN FRY

    ‘A handbook of hope … Buy it, read it, start changing things right now’ – JOANNA LUMLEY
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    The enormity of climate change and biodiversity loss can leave us feeling overwhelmed. How can an individual ever make a difference?

    Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell know firsthand how spectacularly nature can bounce back if you give it the chance. And what comes is not just wildlife in super-abundance, but solutions to the other environmental crises we face.

    The Book of Wilding is a handbook for how we can all help restore nature. It is ambitious, visionary and pragmatic. The book has grown out of Isabella and Charlie’s mission to help rewild Britain, Europe and the rest of the world by sharing knowledge from their pioneering project at Knepp in Sussex. It is inspired by the requests they receive from people wanting to learn how to rewild everything from unprofitable farms, landed estates and rivers, to ponds, allotments, churchyards, urban parks, gardens, window boxes and public spaces.. The Book of Wilding has the answers.
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    ‘Brilliantly readable and incredibly hard-working’ – HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL

    ‘A deep, dazzling and indispensable guide to the most important task of all: the restoration of the living planet’ – GEORGE MONBIOT

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  • A Dream in Red – Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi: A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made

    The definitive photographic celebration of 70 years of Ferrari’s production cars, by the world’s foremost Ferrari photography archive. Also including the key stats and stories behind more than 150 cars.

    Celebrate the performance, design and beauty of the prancing horse in these breathtaking photographs, captured by specialist Ferrari photographers, Maggi & Maggi. More than 300 jaw-dropping images covering over 150 cars from across Ferrari’s history – from the 125 S of 1947 and the era-defining 250 GTO to the notorious F40 and the Enzo – sit alongside detailed technical specifications and fascinating text telling the story behind each model by renowned Ferrari expert Stuart Codling.

    With some of the most beautiful, powerful and expensive cars in the world, this elegant collection is a stunning reminder of the enduring appeal of Ferrari.

    The MAGGI & MAGGI archive is the world’s foremost collection of Ferrari photography. The culmination of a forty-year project to photograph every Ferrari model, it houses close to 100,000 images. This book showcases the very best of the archive.

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    £26.60£38.00
  • Stitched Journeys with Birds: Inspiration to Let Your Creativity Take Flight

    Through personal interviews and galleries of bird-related fabric artwork, this book celebrates birds and the artists that have been inspired and moved by them. Escape into an unexpected world of avian fiber art. This collection — brought together by Martha Sielman, executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA)―tells how artists live creatively and how birds fit into their lives and inspire them. Bird lovers, needlecrafters, quilters, and other crafters of all ages will be delighted by this book with gorgeous images of avian art on and with fabric and other materials. Interviews with and quotes from more than 100 of these artists give “live creatively” advice and inside information about the gorgeous bird-inspired art that they create. Over 200 master crafters — quilters, embroiderers, and other fabric artists — from 15 countries on six continents from different backgrounds and experiences share their love of birds and the inspiration they find in them. Includes photographic galleries of avian art and crafts sorted by bird types, including birds like finches, gulls, owls, woodland birds, birds of prey, and many more. Over 500 full-color images; Readers can curl up in their favorite chairs and enjoy the best of “bird stitchery.” Or they can share it with the bird lovers in their life!

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    £26.99£31.99
  • Irish Country Furniture and Furnishings 1700-2000

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    This major illustrated study investigates farmhouse and cabin furniture from all over the island of Ireland. It discusses the origins and evolution of useful objects, what materials were used and why, and how furniture made for small spaces, often with renewable elements, was innate and expected. Encompassing three centuries, it illuminates a way of life that has almost vanished. It contributes as much to our knowledge of Ireland s cultural history as to its history of furniture. This is a is a substantially different book from Irish Country Furniture, 1700-1950, published by Yale UP in 1993 and reprinted several times. The new book now incorporates the findings of a lot of recent research. Nearly all the black and white pictures in the 1993 book are now in colour, or have been changed for the better, and now include different examples (except archive pictures). Many of the author’s fieldwork photographs from the late 1980s, have been digitised and will now be published for the first time. The extent has almost doubled; there are an extra 120 illustrations; the main text has been fully updated and revised; there is a new chapter Small Furnishings and Utensils and there is a new Preface by Louis Cullen. Reflecting the considerable addition of new material, the time scale is also broadened to include discussions of objects and interiors up to 2000. It represents extraordinary value. The book looks at influences such as traditional architecture, shortage of timber, why and how furniture was painted, and the characteristics of designs made by a range of furniture makers. The incorporation of natural materials such as bog oak, turf, driftwood, straw, recycled tyres or packing cases is viewed in terms of use, and durability. Chapters individually examine stools, chairs and then settles in all their ingenious and multi-purpose forms. How dressers were authentically arranged, with displays varying minutely according to time and place, reveal how some had indoor coops to encourage hens to lay through winter. Some people ate communally or slept in outshot beds, in the coldest north-west, all this is illustrated through art as well as surviving objects.

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    £27.00£33.30
  • RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain & RHS Small Garden Handbook By Andrew Wilson 2 Books Collection Set

    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain & RHS Small Garden Handbook By Andrew Wilson 2 Books Collection Set:

    RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch:
    ISBN-10 : 0241412412
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241412411
    This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time. Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch. Maximise your harvest and explore different planting themes that suit your needs! You’ll also discover useful tips for selecting plants to match your theme.

    RHS Small Garden Handbook:
    ISBN-10 : 184533681X
    ISBN-13 : 978-1845336813
    RHS Small Garden Handbook provides an all-in-one guide for small space gardeners and draws on the experience in growing, planting, landscaping and design for which the RHS is world famous. It begins by explaining how to assess your plot so that you are aware of the soil, orientation, microclimate, existing materials and proportions that you have to work with, before revealing the principles of good design. Showing how your decisions on layout, colour and texture will affect the finished design and what tricks can be played to create a greater sense of space – with everything from expert design advice on boundaries, hedges and fences to clever ideas for containers and storage – every gardener will gain confidence in creating a garden to enjoy no matter how big the plot.

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    £27.50£39.90
  • Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai (Disney Editions Deluxe)

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    It all started with a map… Maps of the Disney Parks are more than just atlases used by guests to find their way to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. They are snapshots of a place and time, relics treasured by collectors, and gorgeous pieces of artwork. In fact, it was a map (imagined by Walt Disney and drawn by Herbert Ryman) that was used to sell the idea of Disneyland to investors. Unfold this book of beautiful maps from when the very first Disney Park opened in 1955 right up to today. Discover details on how and why the domestic and international parks have changed over time, and enjoy sixty years worth of skillful creativity. Searching for that perfect gift for the Disney theme park fan in your life? Explore more archival-quality books from Disney Editions: Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks; The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky; Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks; One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe; Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks; Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century; Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food; The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic.

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    £28.00£36.10
  • A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult

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    A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games.

    Forty years ago, businessmen fiddling with calculators inspired Gunpei Yokoi to create the Game & Watch. Ever since then, handheld gaming has been hugely influential, spawning communities who trade Pokémon in the playground and share Miis on the subway. This introspective adventure will delve into decades of gaming memories and reconnect you to that long car journey full of discarded AA batteries before speeding ahead to the contemporary days of blockbusters in your backpack.

    Handheld gaming is celebrated loudly, proudly, and across hundreds of beautifully assembled pages of art and essays. Featuring words from many incredible voices, this is an unmissable ode to the gaming device that you keep close to your heart – right in your jacket pocket.

    Words and art by:
    Alex Olney
    Ashens
    Bob Wulff
    Brandon Saltalamacchia
    Brian Crecente
    Hannah Kwan Cosselmon
    Janet Garcia
    Jason Bradbury
    Jeff Grubb
    Jonathan Traynor
    Kevin Kenson
    Larry Bundy Jr.
    Mike Diver
    Raul Higuera
    Stephen Maurice Graham
    Plus many more!

    Made in collaboration with Retro Dodo. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

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    £28.30£33.30
  • Huw Richards Collection 3 Books Set (Veg in One Bed, Grow Food for Free & The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook)

    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    Huw Richards Collection 3 Books Set (Veg in One Bed, Grow Food for Free & The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook):

    Veg in One Bed:
    Grow your own vegetable garden with this practical, straightforward gardening guide.There is nothing more fulfilling than growing your own home produce. You don’t have to be a seasoned gardener to produce a healthy, flourishing garden – all you need is a few seeds, water, sunlight, good advice and patience!In just one raised bed, author Huw Richards, shows you exactly how to grow vegetables organically, abundantly and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year.

    Grow Food for Free:
    Grow your own food in your home garden, allotment or container and look forward to a bountiful harvest year-round. You can plant fruit and veg at home without spending a penny and Huw Richard’s shows you how.Packed with tried-and-tested advice, this gardening book covers:- Finding a space to grow – in the garden or on a terrace or balcony – and sourcing the materials you need- Deciding what to grow your crops in (the ground, a raised bed, or containers)- Clear growing instructions on more than 30 species of popular annual and perennial crops.

    The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook:
    A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. But with the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career, a lot of today’s green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for vegetable growing.Huw is on a mission to change that!Whatever your horticultural hopes may be, Huw Richards brings you a veg-growing guide that is sure to shape the next generation of green-fingered gardeners like never before, full of top tips on smart gardening, without compromising on time, effort or money.

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    £28.50£51.30
  • RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design By Chris Young & RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain 2 Books Collection Set

    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design By Chris Young & RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch By Lucy Chamberlain 2 Books Collection Set:

    RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design:
    ISBN-10 : 0241286131
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241286135
    This inspirational yet practical gardening book offers you all the guidance you need to conceive, plan, construct and plant the garden of your dreams. Let’s dig in! This fully revised edition was produced by a team of award-winning experts under the supervision of the RHS. It includes:- Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical gardening tips, including step-by-step garden structures and planting techniques- Clear explanations of every stage of the design process, from assessing the space to drawing up detailed plans- Showcases a wide range of garden styles, identifying key elements needed to create the look- A visual directory of plants and materials.

    RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch:
    ISBN-10 : 0241412412
    ISBN-13 : 978-0241412411
    This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time.Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch.Maximise your harvest and explore different planting themes that suit your needs! You’ll also discover useful tips for selecting plants to match your theme.

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    £28.50£47.50
  • The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars

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    The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque’s collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like the MGA and MGB, as well as latter-day takes on the classic MG formula, such as the RV8.

    First produced in Oxford, England, in 1924, MG cars proved instantly appealing, with a cheeky spirit that would win the hearts of millions around the globe, not least of all in the United States. This was due in no small part to the fact that the price was as attractive as the styling and the performance. Inexpensive and fun became quintessential MG traits. In this installment of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, author Ross Alkureishi offers a chronological model-by-model marque history. Narratives discuss design, production, and technology, while specification tables highlight key technical and performance data. Hundreds of photos illustrate the vehicles and even include detail shots of engine bays and interiors.

    Originally formed as a side business, MG became one of the world’s most recognized car brands. From prewar saloons to fast and affordable two-seat sports cars in the pre- and postwar periods, MG has exuded fun, thanks to models like the Midgets and Magnettes, the traditionally styled T-Types, and the vehicles that would become the marque’s most recognizable: the MGA, MGB, and MGC. MG would undergo several ownership changes throughout the years, and Alkureishi expertly shows how different ownership groups affected MG cars, good or bad. Along the way, the company competed on racetracks around the world, and Alkureishi describes the most successful of these exploits in complementary sidebars.

    The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of motoring.

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    £29.10£38.00
  • The Complete Book of Ford Mustang: Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Complete Book Series)

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    This lavishly illustrated, officially licensed reference work walks you through Mustang’s nearly 60 years of continuous production—a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world.

    Ford’s Mustang is America’s most iconic pony car. According to many, it is the only vehicle that really actually deserves the title “pony car.” From the first six-cylinder Mustang of 1964-1/2 through fire-breathing, world-beating Boss and Shelby versions of the 1960s and early ’70s, to today’s Mustang Mach 1 and Shelby GT500, The Complete Book of Ford Mustang offers an in-depth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made the Mustang an automotive legend for nearly 60 years.

    Created in cooperation with Ford and providing extensive details, specifications, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s best-loved pony car. Any muscle-car enthusiast, motorsports fan, or car collector will want this book in their collection.

    Also available from the Complete Book Series:Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors, Complete Book of Moto Guzzi, Complete Book of Farmall Tractors, Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles, Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors, Complete Book of Jaguar, Complete Book of Porsche 911, Complete Book of Classic Ford and Mercury Muscle Cars, Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro, Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens, Complete Book of Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars, The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, and Complete Book of Classic Dodge and Plymouth Muscle.
     

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    £29.10£38.00
  • Cars of France

    “Cars of France” is an extensive guide to many of the classic French cars of the 20th century. This book takes you on a journey through the rich history and heritage of iconic vehicles made by Andre Citroen, Peugeot, Renault, Simca and others.

    Each chapter focuses on a different make and model, exploring the unique design and technical aspects of these timeless vehicles, as well as the stories behind them. From the innovative designs of Andre Citroen to the enduring legacy of Peugeot, this book showcases the best of French car-making from the 20th century.

    The book includes articles on two well-known, modern-day, YouTubers in Ian Seabrook of ‘HubNut’ and Seppo Washuus of ‘Seaside Garage’ in Denmark.

    Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or simply appreciate the elegance and style of French cars, “Cars of France” is a must-read that will leave you inspired and in awe of these iconic vehicles. Get ready to take a ride through the world of classic French cars!

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    £29.50
  • Railway Journeys in Art Volume 1: Scotland (Poster to Poster Series 1)

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    The Railway Journeys in Art series is a nine-volume definitive collection of railway posters from Britain, Europe, Australia and North America. Each volume is a mixture of travel documentary, geographical and historical study, graphic artists reference and poster database all interlinked using the central theme of railway posters. Volume 1: Scotland is a good place to start. It won the Scottish non-fiction book of the year when published. It has a rich history, wonderful geography and unique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.

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    £30.40£33.30
  • The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide 2024 (Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guides)

    Nearly 90% of the instruments in today’s market are seeing all-time-high valuations. Your collection is worth more than ever!The Guide gathers input from 35 of the world’s foremost expert dealers, each of whom brings decades of experience in the business. That’s one of many reasons it’s the most-trusted source for values!

    Partnering with 35 of the top guitar dealers in the industry, Vintage Guitar is proud to provide the most accurate values on thousands of models of electrics, acoustics, basses, amplifiers, effects, steels and lap steels, and ukuleles! The Guide includes a useful directory/geographical guide featuring dealers, manufacturers and tech/repair companiesAND contact info! Knowledge and information are vital in the dynamic world of collectible guitars and gear, and no source provides it better than The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2023.

    Whether your instrument is an investment or a piece that you simply enjoy riffing on, it’s always nice to know its worth. Checking out a guitar at the local shop and want to know its value before you hand over the cash? The Guide is your source for all the details! Conveniently available in both print and digital editions – no matter where you go you will have The Guide right at your fingertips. Digital edition redemption code ships with the print edition, but only when purchased directly from Vintage Guitar.

    For many musicians, instruments are investments. And, they’ve been good investments; the typical vintage guitar is today worth almost four times what it was in 1991. Vintage Guitar developed its 42 Guitar and 3,000 Index to help readers and enthusiasts track the value of their instruments. The easy-to-understand graphic can be found in the introduction.

    The table of contents shows the major sections and each is organized in alphabetical order by brand, then by model. The Guide has excellent brand histories and in most cases the guitar section has the most detailed information for each brand. When possible, The Guide lists each model’s years of availability and any design changes that affect values.

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    £30.80
  • Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

    Traces the history of the Barbie doll from her origins in postwar Germany to the present, noting her parallel development with women’s movements

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    £32.00

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