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Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
‘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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The Gardening Book: Monty Don
A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and the nation’s favourite gardener Monty Don.
‘Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you’re choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.’
If you are new to gardening, it can seem daunting – with Latin names, various soil types and seasonal requirements, it feels like a lot to learn. But with Monty Don’s new book as a guide you will discover just how joyful and rewarding gardening can be.
Whether you want to grow your own veg, create a child-friendly garden, connect with nature, or make the most of houseplants, Monty will help you unlock your space’s potential, showing you what, where and when to plant. The Gardening Book gives you the basics to grow over 100 popular flowers, foods, shrubs, houseplants and more – each one has a clear, concise, format: what you need, timing, method, and step-by-step photos, all on one spread. It’s a refreshingly accessible approach that will help you build a garden which best serves your needs and enhances your lifestyle.
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Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
‘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 Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult
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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The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small
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
_______________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.
_______________‘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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Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond
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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Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea
Winner of the Holyer an Gof Award 2023
In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall, including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed, beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the south west coast. Among the pieces they discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons. The pieces are still washing up today.
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The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens: The perfect festive, feel-good romance from Jaimie Admans for 2023
The perfect cosy and uplifting romance to curl up with this winter!
In Mistletoe Gardens a legend exists: anyone who kisses underneath the mistletoe will be guaranteed another year of love…
When local baker Essie Browne discovers that Mistletoe Gardens is to be demolished in January, she’s determined to save the place she loves so much. So Essie proposes building a life size gingerbread house to bring in the crowds…just how hard can it be?
Well, quite hard actually. Essie can bake gingerbread blindfolded, but she hasn’t got a clue how to build an actual house with it! She needs help – and fast!
Enter local builder, Joss Hallissey. Essie is convinced that with Joss’s help they can pull this off. There’s just one tiny problem: Joss hates Christmas, gingerbread, and… well, just about everything else too.
Joss the Grinch makes it clear that her idea is ludicrous and pointless, but he reluctantly agrees to help with her plan.
Will the gingerbread house be enough to save Mistletoe Gardens? Or will Essie’s chance for a magical kiss under the mistletoe be lost forever?
Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!
Readers LOVE Jaimie Admans!
‘This book really captured my heart and filled it with so much joy, I just couldn’t put the book down. I can’t wait to get stuck in to more of Jaimie’s books.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Highly recommend this as a perfect escapist read, once I had started I couldn’t stop and read it in almost one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Thank you Jaimie for another amazing book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh wow Jaimie Admans has done it again. I laughed, I cried whilst trying to work out the mysteries within the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book! Clear your diary for an afternoon or two in the garden and get reading…’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Jaimie Admans books always manage to grab you from the first page, and this wonderful book is no exception. I was drawn in by the magical, otherworldly atmosphere of the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Colouring Book For Girls Ages 8-12 and Adults: 50 unique motives to promote creative development, relaxation and concentration. A perfect gift for girls, teenagers and adults…
Colouring book for teens and adultsBeing able to relax and recharge your batteries is crucial in a stressful everyday life.
This colouring book will help with that. 50 unique motifs provide more serenity, stress relief, relaxation and a soothing everyday balance. You can let your creativity run wild and relax.
This is what awaits you in this colouring book:
- 50 unique motifs
- to colour and cut out
- Anti-stress effect
- More balance in everyday life
- Practical A4 format
- Colours are not visible on the back side
So click “Buy Now” and treat yourself to a well-deserved break from your stressful everyday life.
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RHS Pests & Diseases: New Edition, Plant-by-plant Advice, Keep Your Produce and Plants Healthy
Have you got a plant with a problem and don’t know how to fix it? This unrivalled practical reference is all you need to nurse it back to health.
Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis and find the most effective cure. This brand new edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to adhere to current best practice and new legislation on chemical control. Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on organic solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health.Read more
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RHS How to Grow Fruit & Veg in Pots
The essential guide to growing fruit and veg in small spaces, indoors and out
No room for a veg patch? RHS How to Grow Fruit & Veg in Pots demonstrates how salads, vegetables, herbs and fruit can flourish in pots in even the tiniest town garden, as well as on a balcony or windowsill. All the edibles featured have been specially chosen to grow well in containers and growbags, producing an abundant harvest. The RHS show how to make the best of a small space – planting hanging baskets with tomatoes, chillies, and strawberries and growing beans and other plants that will scramble up walls and fences.
Packed with exciting ideas for design and practical growing tips, plants have been organised by growing conditions and key qualities to direct you to just what you need. Detailed advice for each crop includes information on suitable pot size and compost, location, planting up, pest protection, watering and feeding and harvesting. Troubleshoot any problems that you may encounter using the handy help section and find solutions for common plant diseases and pests to keep your pots looking perfect.
No matter how large or small your space, RHS How to Grow Fruit & Veg in Pots will give you all the information you need to create your own Garden of Eden.
Previously published as RHS How to Grow Plants in Pots.
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RHS Grow Your Own: Veg (Royal Horticultural Society Grow Your Own)
This is a TV tie-in for a new BBC TV series “Grow Your Own Veg!” by TV presenter and highly regarded gardener Carol Klein, who has collaborated with the Royal Horticultural Society to create a lavishly illustrated, easy-to-follow, practical and inspiring beginner’s handbook to everything anyone ever needs to know to grow vegetables, salads, and herbs all year round. “Grow Your Own Veg!” complements and builds upon the information covered in the TV series of the same name and provides all the practical know-how to get growing your own vegetables. Combining Carol Klein’s no-nonsense and enthusiastic approach to gardening, much loved by viewers of “Gardeners’ World” on BBC TV, with the horticultural best practice from the Royal Horticultural Society, this is a genuinely step-by-step beginner’s guide to growing an aspirational but achievable range of food plants. Whatever the size of a garden, this is a book to convert readers to the pleasures of growing and harvesting their own food plants. From preparing a plot, planning what to plant, and how to grow any one of the 40 featured food plants, this is a book to which veg growers can return every year, whatever their level of expertise.Read more
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Grow your Own Fruit and Veg
In these turbulent times, Britain is rediscovering a passion for gardening and home produce – and the nation’s favourite gardener is here to provide the definitive book on the subject.
Alan Titchmarsh’s comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about fruit and veg and how to grow it, from herbs, baby veg, salads, and every-day fruits to gourmet and unusual varieties. As well as providing the key facts needed to yield good results and what to do when things go wrong, the text is sprinkled with Alan’s personal observations, anecdotes, culinary tips and quirky historical uses.
Alan’s practical approach starts from scratch for those who’ve never grown their own before, but is also ideal for those with some experience who might be growing edibles in a new way – perhaps in a small space that needs to look attractive, or on a new allotment. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg offers inspiration, in-depth knowledge and practical advice, whether you are looking to be self-sufficient or just to grow a few items on your patio or window box.
Originally published as The Kitchen Gardener: Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg
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Paula Pryke Wedding Flowers: Exceptional Floral Design for Exceptional Occasions
This sumptuous book showcases the work of one of today’ s most highly regarded floral designers. Paula Pryke leads you through every decision, from the choice of a theme to the selection of individual flower varieties, offering a wealth of ideas along the way.
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Finches as Pets. The Complete Owner’s Guide. Includes Information on the House Finch, Zebra Finch, Gouldian Finch, Red, Yellow, Purple, Green and Goldfinch, Breeding, Feeding…
Finches Are One Of The Most Varied, Beautiful And Colorful Birds On The Planet!! Welcome All Bird Owners & Bird Enthusiasts To The Complete And Comprehensive Guide To Discovering, Enjoying And Learning All About These Beautiful Birds!! Within the pages of this book you will find a wealth of information about Finches including detailed instructions for keeping them as pets. You will learn about a wide variety of Finch species including the popular Zebra Finch, House Finch, Gouldian Finch, Red, Yellow, Purple, Green and Goldfinch. Finches are very social and friendly birds which makes them a joy to learn about and keep as pets. If you have ever thought about keeping Finches, or if you are just curious to learn more, then this easy to read book is perfect for you! Here is just some of what you will learn in this book: • Everything about Finches, Facts, History and types etc. • What you need to know before you buy any Finches, Licencing, Costs, How many to keep, What types you can buy and Where to buy them • If Finches can be kept with other pets • You will understand the Pro’s & the Cons of Finches • Learn all you need to know about Caring for Finches, Cage requirements, Feeding, Handling and Taming Finches • What is involved in Breeding Finches, the Breeding Process, Courtship and Behaviour • Learn all about Raising and Keeping your Finches Healthy and preventing all common health problems By the time you finish this book you will be equipped with enough knowledge to know whether Finches are right for you and you will have the foundation you need to get started in owning and caring for these wonderful birds. So what are you waiting for? ACT NOW….. Scroll Up, Press The Order Button & Secure Your Copy TODAY!!Read more
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You Can Heal Your Pet: The Practical Guide To Holistic Health And Veterinary Care
You Can Heal Your Pet is a no-nonsense guide that inspires a new type of holistic pet care and empowers the modern pet owner. Combining the expertise and knowledge of leading veterinary surgeon Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS, and internationally renowned animal complementary therapist Elizabeth Whiter, this unique and authoritative guide provides:
a comprehensive A-Z directory of common health conditions with treatment options
top tips to harvest and make tried-and-tested herbal remedies
dietary advice for optimum health, and easy-to-make food recipes
information on how to vet your vet!
a step-by-step guide to energy healing and acupressure pointsBoth Liz and Rohini believe that while conventional veterinary treatment is vital for acute conditions and emergencies, it fails to cure chronic problems. The way forward is a holistic, integrated approach with the active input of a dedicated pet owner – you. You, and only you, can really heal your pet!
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James Herriot’s Dog Stories
As a little boy, climbing through the lochs and mountains of Argyll with his Irish Setter Don, all James Herriot wanted to be was a ‘dog doctor’ so he could care for man’s best friend.
In this classic collection of stories, we are introduced to some of the dogs who won a special place in the country vet’s heart – from Tricki Woo, the little Pekinese suffering from ‘flop-butt’ to Clancy the dog who nobody would go near and Gyp, the sheepdog who only ever barked once in his life. They’re joined by lovable dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, celebrating the limitless affection and loyalty of our closest companions.
Filled with magical storytelling and from the treasured author of All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot’s Dog Stories is told with his usual wit and human compassion – the perfect gift for dog-lovers everywhere.
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The Complete Book of Ford Mustang: Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Complete Book Series)
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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Cars We Loved in the 1960s
If you owned a car in 1960s Britain, then you’ll love this blast back in time to when driving was still fun, highway speed limits were unheard-of (well, until 1965 anyway), and buying a new car was a thrilling family event. It was a golden period for iconic classic cars – the Mini Cooper, Jaguar E-type, AC Cobra and MGB – but also a time when British manufacturers really got their act together with stylish family models. Who can forget great little runabouts with evocative names like Anglia, Herald, Imp, Viva, Cortina and Hunter? Meanwhile, Rovers, Triumphs and Jags were delighting executives as they cruised along near-empty motorways. It was too good to last, of course, with regulations looming and fancy foreign cars creeping on to Britain’s driveways by the end of the decade. In this richly illustrated book, Giles Chapman recalls all the key cars of the era that you probably owned – or at least coveted – and brings the swinging ’60s back to life.
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Ready Set Novel! A Workbook
This writer’s-block busting workbook guides authors through the process of planning and plotting their novel before writing it, from the initial idea generation and brainstorming through character, setting, and story development. Full of helpful lists, plot maps, character Q&As, field trips, writing exercises, inspiring quotes, and much more, “Ready, Set, Novel!” provides ample inspiration and guidance for first-time novelists and more seasoned scribes alike.Read more
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Jekka’s Herb Cookbook: Foreword by Jamie Oliver
Jekka McVicar’s passion for herbs has evolved over 40 years. In this, her first cookery book, ‘queen of herbs’ Jekka offers over 250 original recipes using simple garden herbs, along with tips for growing and maintaining them.
Herbs have long been a part of British culinary history, yet few people utilise them to their full potential. Incredibly versatile, not only do herbs impart flavour, aroma and texture to dishes, they are extremely beneficial to our health.
Much more than a cookbook, Jekka’s Herb Kitchen features 50 herbs with a chapter and recipes devoted to each – Jekka’s huge knowledge of each herb’s history, cultivation and medicinal and culinary uses is unsurpassed. Her recipes are simple and economical – she shows how herbs can transform a cheap cut of meat, enliven a pasta sauce, and even add delight to desserts. She also offers suggestions for how best to combine herbs and what parts to use, gives ideas for using up a glut of a specific herb, and advises on how to preserve your herbs for the winter months.
Moreover, this volume is a family affair – many of Jekka’s recipes are inspired by her grandmother and mother, and the stunning illustrations are by Jekka’s daughter, Hannah McVicar. With colour photographs throughout, this is a unique and beautiful volume from the UK’s foremost authority on herbs.
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Step by Step Dolls’ House Furniture Projects in 1/12th Scale
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.Read more
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Derek Jarman’s Garden
‘Paradise haunts gardens’, writes Derek Jarman, ‘and it haunts mine.’ Jarman’s public image is that of a film-maker of genius, whose work, dwelling on themes of sexuality and violence, became a byword for controversy. But the private man was the creator of his own garden-paradise in an environment that many might think was more of a hell than a heaven – in the flat, bleak, often desolate expanse of shingle that faces the Dungeness nuclear power station. Jarman, a passionate gardener from childhood, combined his painter’s eye, his horticultural expertise and his ecological convictions to produce a landscape which combined the flints, shells and driftwood of Dungeness; sculptures made from stones, old tools and found objects; the area’s indigenous plants; and shrubs and flowers introduced by Jarman himself.This book is Derek Jarman’s own record of how this garden evolved, from its earliest beginnings in 1986 to the last year of his life. More than 150 photographs taken since 1991 by his friend and photographer Howard Sooley capture the garden at all its different stages and at every season of the year. Photographs from all angles reveal the garden’s complex geometrical plan, its magical stone circles and its beautiful and bizarre sculptures. We also catch glimpses of Jarman’s life in Dungeness: walking, weeding, watering, or just enjoying life.
Derek Jarman’s Garden is the last book Jarman ever wrote. Like the garden itself, it remains as a fitting memorial to a brilliant and greatly loved artist who, against all odds, made a breathtakingly beautiful garden in the most inhospitable of places. It will appeal to all those who are themselves practising gardeners, as well as the legions of admirers of this extraordinary man.
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The Official Heartstopper Colouring Book: The million-copy bestselling series, now on Netflix!: The bestselling graphic novel, now on Netflix!
*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!* Packed with stunning artwork from the bestselling Heartstopper series, this unique colouring book allows you to relax with Nick, Charlie and friends – and also includes several exclusive never-before-seen images.
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love.
This beautiful colouring book contains all the fan favourite characters and scenes such as Nick and Charlie’s first kiss and their trip to Paris, plus guest appearances from Nellie, Tao and Ellie, Tara and Darcy and many more! Featuring some empty speech bubbles to fill in with your own creative thoughts, and the entire Tara/Darcy mini-comic to colour at the end, this book has something for everyone.
Celebrate the power of love and friendship, while becoming involved in the Heartstopper world in a truly interactive way.
Praise for Heartstopper:
‘Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.’ RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry On
‘The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.’ Gay Times
Heartstopper was Children’s #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 23 April 2022.
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The Vintage Shop: ‘Hot buttered-toast-and-tea feelgood fiction’ The Times
One dress. Three women. A lifetime of secrets.
Among the cobbled streets of Frome in Somerset, Lou is about to start something new. After losing her mother, she knows it’s time to take a chance and open her own vintage clothes shop.
In upstate New York, Donna receives some news about her family which throws everything she thought she knew into question. The only clue she has to unlock her past is a picture of a yellow dress.
Maggy is in her seventies, newly divorced and all alone in an empty house. Visiting the little vintage shop in Frome, with its rows of beautiful dresses, brings back cherished memories she’d long put aside.
For these three women, only by uncovering the secrets of the yellow dress can they unlock their next chapter…
_____________________________________________________________READERS ARE LOVING THE VINTAGE SHOP:
‘Absorbing, thoughtful and moving… a wonderfully engaging feelgood read that you’ll want to come back to again and again’ MIKE GAYLE
‘Libby Page is a literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful’ VERONICA HENRY
‘An absolute must-read’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY
‘I simply adored this gloriously uplifting story about friendship and fashion’ KATE EBERLEN
‘A gently uplifting tale of hope and opportunity’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
Such a warm and wise story about female friendship and vintage fashion. A joy to read!’ ALEX BROWN
‘This wholesome book will make perfect reading for a chilly day’ PRIMA
‘A perfect touch of escapism and wish fulfilment’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartwarming and heart felt, truly a delight!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Pick up two copies and give one to a friend or loved one, as it is guaranteed to bring them joy’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘It is so gorgeous that I just wanted to keep reading it forever’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home
Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won’t cost the Earth.
This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.
From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.
This paperback edition includes ten extra tips.
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Be a Birder: The joy of birdwatching and how to get started
‘He is delight and joy personified’ – MARIAN KEYES
‘Set to become BBC’s next David Attenborough’ – DAILY MAIL
‘Brings a little bit of joy to us all’ – GUARDIANDiscover the wonderful world of birdwatching with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin – winner of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing 2022.
‘Birds have been with me my entire life – from the colourful weaver birds on the banks of the Nile in Sudan to the magpies of Newcastle, from the roosting peregrine falcons near my parents’ house in Northampton to the white-tailed eagles on the west coast of Scotland. I love them. If you take the time to stop and listen, you’ll see the world through different eyes. It’s all out there, waiting for you to find it. And it might just bring you as much joy as it’s brought me.’
Journey along with Hamza in Be a Birder as he recounts stories of his birding adventures, and shares tips and tricks to help you get started in birdwatching.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, featuring fifty of Hamza’s favourite birds, you will learn how to start identifying birds, understand their behaviour and movements, and find even more exciting birds, wherever you are. Starting with the goldfinch in your garden, to tawny owls in woodlands, to the elusive kingfisher near rivers and marshes, you will build your birdwatching confidence and push yourself further afield to find new feathered wonders.
Encouraging us all to stop, step outside and listen, Be a Birder is both a practical guide and a joyous celebration of these incredible creatures. Once you start looking for them, and with Hamza as your guide, your world will be forever changed.
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Garden Party, The & Other Stories
Maeve Binchy is one of Britain’s most popular and bestselling authors, and this collection of four stories from the BBC Radio 4 archive shows her at her most insightful and imaginative. In The Garden Party, Helen envies her neighbour Debbie Kennedy’s garden – and her life – but discovers that things are not always as they seem; while The Special Sale sees lonely Yvonne arranging a special lunch for her friend Frank and his children on the day after Christmas. The Sensible Celebration finds Lorna about to throw a small party to celebrate the decade gone by: but as she plans, she starts to think about her life, and her marriage. Finally, in Dolly’s Mother, the beauty, grace and efficiency of her perfect parent have always made Dolly feel inferior – until the day of her sixteenth birthday. These four stories, never collected together in book form and unique to audio, are read by acclaimed actors Niamh Cusack, Dervla Kirwan, Doreen Hepburn and Stella McCusker.
1 CD. 57 mins.
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Lost Cars of the 1970s
Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: they’re all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics.
In Lost Cars of the 1970s, the casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity – now meet the cars left behind.
Italy’s clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; America’s electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britain’s stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo intended to do 25mph; the ‘safety car’ turned into a Polish workhorse … each one enjoys a detailed review that gives the context and thinking around them. Featuring archive images that highlight thirty design specials and one-offs, award-winning author Giles Chapman showcases both the cars that predicted what was to come, and those that pointed to a future that never quite came true.
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Microgreens: How to Grow Organic Superfood Indoors and Create Your Own Profitable Business (Grow Your Own Food)
If you want to grow a healthy and profitable garden, then keep reading…Are you interested in growing your own microgreens?
Do you want to know more about growing and selling microgreens and whether they can be profitable or not?
Do you have zero experience in both running a business and growing microgreens?
Then this is the book to read. We will take you on a journey that covers everything from how you can get started with growing microgreens to how you can launch your own business and start making a profit
In this book, you’ll:
- Understand the fundamentals of microgreen farming from the comfort of your own home.
- Discover insider knowledge on how the microgreen business works.
- Learn about the core principles of starting a microgreens business and scaling it up into a profitable enterprise.
- Find out more about everything you need to know to grow microgreens and all required accessories.
- Understand the different techniques used for growing microgreens.
- Learn how to accurately identify your target audience, reach them, and create a proper business from these farming operations.
Some of the most successful people in the microgreen industry are people who just started with a little container of microgreens that they intended to use for themselves.
Click the “add to cart” button now if you want to be part of the next success story in the microgreen farming industry, and plant the seed for a better future today!
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Flashback: an intensely gripping and spine-tingling medical thriller that you won’t be able to put down. A real edge-of-your-seat ride!
From the pen of Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Palmer comes this unsettling, frightening and mesmerising medical thriller that ingeniously combines an accomplished plot with authentic scientific detail. A page turner from beginning to end that fans of Michael Connelly, Peter James and Robin Cook will love.
READERS ARE LOVING FLASHBACK!
‘A keep you up all night type of book’ — ***** Reader review
‘A good read from beginning to end’ — ***** Reader review
‘Nail-biting, even scary at times… carefully researched and utterly credible. A very good read.’ — ***** Reader review
‘I lost a lot of sleep reading this one – because I couldn’t put it down!’ — ***** Reader review
‘Wonderfully entertaining’ — ***** Reader review
‘Enjoyed from cover to cover’– ***** Reader review*********************************************
ONE ROUTINE OPERATION. ONE HORRIFYING SECRET.Toby Nelms is an ordinary 8-year-old boy who needs a routine operation. Everything seems to go well – the surgery is a success and Toby is sent home.
Months later, terror begins to take over Toby’s life – he keeps on bursting into tortured screaming. He has begun to relive every moment of his operation – including the immense pain.
Neurosurgeon Zack Iverson must discover why the young boy is re-experiencing every detail of the operation.
Unsettlingly, Toby is not the only patient who is suffering this strange and horrific effect after surgery.Iverson needs to get to the bottom of what is causing this, and find out the truth quickly, before another patient is wheeled into the Operating Room, to experience every slice of the scalpel’s merciless blade for the rest of their life…
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Gardeners’ World: 201 Ideas for Growing Fruit and Veg
There is nothing quite like home-grown produce. Whether it’s a crisp apple, freshly picked on a summer’s day, or a handful of hardy vegetables and herbs to keep you going through the winter months, the benefits of growing your own crops are endless. Which is why the experts at Gardeners’ World magazine have compiled this collection of their most useful tips for making the most of your garden or allotment.Whether it’s pointers on how to get started or expert hints for the seasoned gardener, 201 Ideas for Growing Fruit and Veg is packed with useful gardening know-how. From simple projects for growing veg in small plots, to inspired ideas for ensuring that your crops grow successfully year on year, you will find here a wealth of advice, all gathered from the years of gardening experience of the team at Britain’s biggest-selling gardening magazine.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Celebrating the legacy and royal wardrobe of Her Majesty the Queen; who reigned in style for a historic seventy years
Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.
At every appearance, as the world looked on, the impeccable outfits of Queen Elizabeth II were at the centre of keen discussion and debate. This sartorial biography celebrates Her Majesty as a much-loved and timeless style icon. Showcasing the best of the world’s designers, including Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Ian Thomas, it also tells us much about the many years in which she reigned.
Journey through the decades to discover classic designs with nipped-in waists and full skirts, strong tailored silhouettes, as well rather more relaxed styles from the 70s, all worn by Her Majesty, who always dressed with poise and diplomacy for the world stage.
Princess Elizabeth was the leading style influencer of her day. Young and beautiful (and a real princess), she represented postwar optimism and renewal, both personal and cultural. She had a wardrobe most could only dream of, custom-made in the finest fabrics. From practical clothes for her beloved outdoor pursuits to exquisite and sumptuous gowns, her personal style reflected cultural and social changes over nine decades and reveals a rare understanding of the value of impeccable dressing. In our current era of casual clothing for nearly every occasion, the Queen’s formal attire signalled respect for those she was visiting.
With stunning formal portraits and candid photography, discover the careful work that underpinned the royal wardrobe and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s enduring legacy.
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The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery: A guide to essential stitches, techniques and projects (RSN series)
‘This is a great all-in-one book! It’s the ideal book for the embroidery enthusiast who is interested in exploring and really learning the foundations of core needlework techniques. It is certain to be very influential on new generations of stitchers in the years to come, and a wonderful learning resource for needlework enthusiasts worldwide.’ – Mary Corbet, Needle ‘n’ Thread
A rich source of embroidery stitches, techniques and projects from the Royal School of Needlework.
This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail:
- Crewelwork
- Bead embroidery
- Stumpwork
- Canvaswork
- Goldwork
- Whitework
- Blackwork
- … and silk shading.
Containing all the trusted, bestselling content from the RSN Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book is a must-have for all embroiderers. Fully redesigned and integrated, the original eight titles have been given a new lease of life in this larger format.
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Mini Amigurumi Ocean: 26 tiny sea creatures to crochet
26 charming characterful little sea creatures to crochet in amigurumi style!
Create your own underwater wonderland with these cute and colourful tiny sea creatures. Crochet 26 fun and easy-to-make projects, including sharks, whales, jellyfish, an octopus, seahorse, turtle and plenty of vibrant fish. These colourful little projects are great for using up small amounts of yarn from your stash. Give your tiny creations as gifts, or make them into keychains, bag pendants or baby mobiles. Clear and easy-to-follow crochet techniques and diagrams make it simple to get started.
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Sea Glass Crafts: Find, Collect & Create Stunning Projects Using the Ocean’s Treasures
Learn to make stunning crafts with these beautiful sea gems!
Sea glass is the beautiful result of broken glass being naturally polished and smoothed by the ocean’s currents for extended periods of time. These beautiful jewels become weathered and frosted from abrasion and erosion in salt water, giving them a distinctly beautiful, jewel-like appearance that is perfect for all sorts of crafting!
Sea Glass Crafts includes more than twenty step-by-step projects for you to create beautiful works with your collection of sea glass. Accompanying each project are beautiful full-color photographs that visually aid readers in the instructions as well as display of the finished product. From jewelry to other lavish lifestyle crafts, this book will give readers the skills needed to learn the art of creating beautiful homemade pieces.
Sea glass can be purchased in bulk online, but it is way more fun to collect on your own. On your next trip to the beach, when you find yourself swimming in these treasures, be sure to utilize the lessons in this book to create something truly homemade, unique, and beautiful. It’s a perfect activity for anyone interested in jewelry making or crafting, or for someone looking to learn a new hobby.Read more
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Rebel Colouring For Girls: Motivating Messages & Marvellous Mantras To Colour & Create
Rebel Colouring For Girls
Motivating Messages & Marvellous Mantras To Colour & CreateRebel Colouring For Girls is an uplifting, positive and empowering creative book. The intricate hand drawn illustrations from best selling author Christina Rose contain a feel good motivating mantra which encourages you to live your best life, follow your dreams and add colour to your world.
Each of the individual drawings is specially printed on a single page with the reverse left blank so you can cut out and keep, to create a picture perfect for framing or displaying.
Young or old….this book is dedicated to all the Rebel Girls out there!
Look inside and you’ll find something here to love.
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Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants (Collins Photo Guide)
Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated guide to dealing with the pests, diseases and disorders that commonly affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.
A revision of the highly acclaimed Collins Guide to Pests, Diseases and Disorders first published in1981, the book now features completely updated text, the addition of several new pests and diseases that have become important in the last decade, and an impressive full colour plate section with over 600 photographs.
The Introduction provides general information about garden hygiene and plant care and control, including an assessment of pesticides and chemicals. Special attention is given to the increasing importance of biological control in gardens.
•The A-to-Z of Symptoms lists all the common garden plants, and describes likely causes of problems with leaves, shoots, flowers, fruit and buds, with cross-references to the detailed entries in the main section of the book.
•Pests are arranged by groups of closely related organisms. Problems such as eelworms, slugs, snails, aphids and birds are all dealt with.
•Diseases are organised on the basis of symptoms such as rusts, smuts, cankers and rots.
•Disorders, like mineral deficiencies and genetic abnormalities, are grouped under the main factors causing them – mechanical, climatic, nutritional etc.Read more
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The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Vegetables: The Art and Science to Grow Your Own Vegetables (7) (Kew Experts)
This guide from the experts of Kew Royal Botanical Gardens is filled with tips and advice to help you grow your best vegetable garden ever!In this book Kew’s Kitchen Gardener, Helena Dove, combines practical elements with inspiration and beauty to make a comprehensive and informative guide with all you need to know to master theart of growing vegetables.
She shows how to grow some of the most popular staple crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, radishes and rocket, and also some more unusual and exciting choices such as oca, tomatillo, seakale and yacon.
She gives easy to follow instructions on how to be a successful vegetable gardener, plus 12 exciting projects to try throughout the year including forcing rhubarb, creating an asparagus border and growing in raised beds.
From sowing, to planting young plants, to hardening off and harvesting, find out what you need to do and when, to produce the most magnificent harvests. All the advice is underpinned by the expertise and authority of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and illustrated from Kew’s world-famous botanical collection.
With this book, you wil be able to reap a rich bounty of delicious vegetables from just a few packets of seed and some fertile ground!
This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from Royal Botanic Kew Gardens offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing Succulents and Cacti, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing Herbs and Guide to Growing House Plants.
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RHS Allotment Handbook & Planner: What to do when to get the most from your plot
Written by the Royal Horticultural Society’s foremost fruit and veg experts, RHS Allotment Handbook & Planner provides the lifestyle-changing advice that gardeners need for growing a year-round supply of healthy, edible crops for their garden.With RHS tried-and-tested varieties, this book covers what to grow, how and where to grow it.
Exploring best practice growing advice, allotment life and its numerous benefits, this book also includes a month-by-month calendar of tasks to guide gardeners through the year.
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