The authoritative and fascinating history of the rise and fall of the state-owned British Rail'Wolmar's book is impeccably organised and makes a fast, enjoyable read' THE TIMES Literary Supplement________British Rail wasn't how we're asked to remember... Zobraziť viac
A laugh-out-loud celebration of our favorite four-legged friends, CAN I PET YOUR DOG? features a series of increasingly improbable illustrations depicting the universal experience of bending-over-backwards to give a good pup a well–earned belly rub.... Zobraziť viac
Artist and writer Anna Chapman Parker records in prose and stunning original line drawings a year spent looking closely at weeds, our most ubiquitous plants. Zobraziť viac
First Light opens a window into a previously dark and secret time in our Universe's history – the time when the first stars were born. Zobraziť viac
With this simple guide from design expert and TV star Manoj Malde, anyone can easily create an outdoor space for living, no matter their skills, budget or experience. Zobraziť viac
An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her flock. Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them... Zobraziť viac
Evocative, funny and poignant, this is the third volume of memoirs from James Herriot who inspired the television series All Creatures Great and Small Zobraziť viac
A delightful and entertaining collection of a lifetime of musings, meditations and in-depth profiles about animals, by the bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. Zobraziť viac
Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern cutting books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical... Zobraziť viac
City people want to hold onto the energy and diversity of urban life, but don't want to sacrifice that sense of harmony with nature. The Rurbanite shows you everything you need to achieve both, proving you don't have to ... Zobraziť viac
Reach for this book before you reach for the bin. How many times have you been through your post, and ended up with a pile of barely marked envelopes? Are you organised enough to keep them for future use, do you throw them in the recycling bin, ... Zobraziť viac
Have you ever dreamt of bringing the weird and wonderful creatures of your imagination to life? Or having the most amazing monster line-up on your shelf? For monster enthusiasts of all ages, this box-set includes 15 different templates, ... Zobraziť viac
Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism. Zobraziť viac
*As seen in The New York Times and MarthaStewart.com"It’s time to rebuild meadows wherever we can. . . Owen Wormser explains why, and how to do this, with oodles of highly readable, ecologically sound advice."—Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Bringing... Zobraziť viac
A literary guide to digital anxiety, The Unreality of Memory collects thought-provoking and playful essays on the Internet age's media-saturated disaster coverage and our addiction to viewing and discussing the world's ills. Zobraziť viac
Travel writer Julia Cooke's exhilarating portrait of Pan Am stewardesses in the Mad Men era. Zobraziť viac
A cuddly toy that you can hardly wrap your arms around because it''s so huge and huggable: that''s what every child wants! This book contains detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for 14 extra-extra-large crocheted animals; from a funny floppy-... Zobraziť viac
Take your knitting knowledge to the next level with this helpful guidebook from two professional knitting tech editors that sets much-needed standards for writing clear, accurate instructions-perfect for those interested in writing and selling original... Zobraziť viac
How the prized matsutake mushroom is remaking human communities in China—and providing new ways to understand human and more-than-human worldsWhat a Mushroom Lives For pushes today’s mushroom renaissance in compelling new directions. For centuries,... Zobraziť viac
Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals. A photograph of an animal long-gone evokes a feeling of loss more than a painting ever can. Often tinted sepia or black-and-... Zobraziť viac
