Category Archives: Accessories
Crieff & Comrie – Doune – Dunblane Harvey Superwalker XT25
Map covers the Munro, Ben Chonzie, popular Glen Artney, as well as the Braes of Doune and Doune Castle, which has featured in various film and television shows, such as Monty Python, Outlander and Game of Thrones.Detailed map for hillwalkers at the popular 1:25,000 scale.Core Paths (from the relevant Local Authorities) are shown.Includes 1 Munro,
Industrial Britain: An Architectural History
Industrial Britain details the history of industrial architecture in Britain by architectural historian and artist, Hubert Pragnell.A fascinating insight into Britain`s industrial past as evidenced by its buildings, richly illustrated throughout with line drawings. Industrial Britain takes a catholic view of its subject, going back far beyond the mills and machine houses of the Industrial
A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year
A calming collection of nature poems to help you relax and unwind at the end of every day. Now more than ever we`re all in need of a daily fix of the natural world, to comfort and distract us from the cares of everyday life. Keep this beautiful book by your bedside and enjoy a
Mid-Century Britain: Modern Architecture 1938-1963
Leading expert and passionate advocate of modern British architecture Elain Harwood gives the best overview of British architecture from 1938 to 1963 – mid-century buildings. Growing in popularity and with an increasing understanding of their importance as a background to our lives, the buildings range from the Royal Festival Hall, Newcastle City Hall and to
Treasury of Folklore: Woodlands and Forests: Wild Gods, World Trees and Werewolves
An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world.From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanity`s imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads and the fairy tales of old,
Great British Bake off: Christmas
The ultimate Bake Off Christmas collection with all of Paul Hollywood`s and Mary Berry`s Christmas masterclass recipes. Also includes new bakes from all four winners, Edd Kimber, Jo Wheatley, John Whaite and Frances Quinn, plus other wonderful Bake Off contestants. Whip up tempting Christmas nibbles like Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon, or Parmesan Palmiers, perfect
The Book Lovers` Anthology: A Compendium of Writing About Books, Readers and Libraries
`Much reading is like much eating, wholly useless without digestion` – R. South `If I had read as much as other men, I should have been as ignorant as they` – T. Hobbes `Choose an author as you choose a friend` – W. Dillon `A blessed companion is a book – a book that, fitly
Fish & Shellfish
Rick Stein`s lifelong passion for cooking fish and shellfish has formed the foundation of his award-winning restaurants and taken him around the world, discovering innovative new recipes, exciting ingredients and the best preparation techniques. In this completely revised, updated and re-designed edition – including brand new recipes – of his classic Seafood, Rick offers comprehensive
The First English Dictionary 1604: Robert Cawdrey`s `A Table Alphabeticall`
Here is a real treat for lovers of English – the very first dictionary in our language. Contrary to popular opinion, this honour goes not to Samuel Johnson, whose definitive tome appeared in 1755, but to Robert Cawdrey, who published his Table Alphabeticall in 1604. Written for the benefit of Ladies, Gentlewomen or any other
Planet Earth: II
10 years on from the first, groundbreaking, Planet Earth, we use the most incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery to bring you the most exciting and immersive picture of our world`s wildlife yet. With over 250 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit`s spectacular footage, this is an extraordinary new look
The Art of Good Manners
In taking soup do not gurgle or make throat noises. Speak well of others or not at all is a good rule. `The Art of Good Manners` covers such topics as table manners, pronunciation, introductions, conversation, courtship and children`s behaviour. It guides the reader in appropriate behaviour during each course at a dinner party and
Great Gardens of the National Trust
Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the great gardens of the National Trust. All the major periods and styles of garden design are represented, ranging from magnificent 18th century landscapes like Stowe and Croome Park, and heady Victorian creations at Biddulph Grange and Waddeston Manor, to famous plantsmen`s gardens of the
A Conspiracy of Ravens: A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Birds
`A murder of crows`, `a charm of goldfinches`, `an ostentation of peacocks`: collective nouns for British birds have existed since at least the mid fifteenth century. They are thought to originate in texts about hunting, but have since evolved into evocative, witty and literary expressions, each striving to capture the very essence of the animal
Favourite Poems of the Countryside
A rich collection of poetry that celebrates our idyllic countryside, with verses on rural life, the changing seasons, the vast woodlands and seascapes of Britain and the wildlife that inhabit them. Beautifully illustrated with nostalgic scenes of Englanda (TM)s pastures, sleepy villages and dramatic landscapes, this anthology includes timeless poetry from the eras of Chaucer
Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland Postcard Box: 50 Beautiful Cards for Colouring in
Part of a new stationery range based on the bestselling colouring book Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland. A keepsake box containing 50 loose postcards of illustrations that feature in the bestselling Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland. Explore the rainforest and you will find extraordinary flowers, birds, butterflies and reptiles beautifully presented and ready to personalise with a
Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland – Journal Set: 3 Notebooks
Part of a new stationery range based on the bestselling colouring book Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland. Following on from the hugely successful Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland, this three-journal set is a beautiful gift for yourself or a friend. Each journal features an illustration by Millie Marotta with sparkling gold foiling on the cover. The journals
Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland Postcard Book: 30 Beautiful Cards for Colouring in
A compact book containing 30 postcards of illustrations that feature in the bestselling Millie Marotta`s Tropical Wonderland. Explore the rainforest and you will find extraordinary flowers, birds, butterflies and reptiles beautifully presented and ready to personalise with a touch of colour. These postcards – that can easily be removed from the book – can be
Ophelia Pang`s Interactive Art Book: Start with a Shape to Colour, Draw and Design
An ingenious interactive art book that uses simple shapes to create stunning creative designs. Ophelia Pang is a Hong Kong-based illustrator who loves to talk with colour and shape. These two key elements are central to all her own work and she has produced this interactive art book to encourage readers to start designing, drawing
Millie Marotta`s Beautiful Birds and Treetop Treasures
A wonderful portable edition of Millie Marotta`s Beautiful Birds and Treetop Treasures from the the Sunday Times and international bestseller Millie Marotta.Enter Millie`s wonderful world of treetop treasures and discover the birds nesting and flying high up in the treetops, and the myriad creatures found among the branches.The enchanting illustrations to colour in range from
