Gertrude Jekyll: Her Art Restored at Upton Grey by Rosamund Wallinger
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Gertrude Jekyll was perhaps the most important British garden designer of the 20th century. She famously argued that gardening ought to be considered a Fine Art, highlighting that it becomes a point of honour to be always striving for the best. This volume examines Jekyll's work at Manor House, Upton Gr ...Show more
Worlds Worst Travel Destinations by Emma Gritt
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From the dirty to the depraved, the barren to the downright boring, going off the beaten track isn't always all it's cracked up to be. This humorous guide, packed with bizarre facts, turns the travel genre on its head and uncovers some of the most unusual places the world has to offer. With weird and wo ...Show more
How to Build Paths, Steps and Footbridges by Peter Jeswald
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Incorporating movement in the landscape is one of the hot trends in gardening today. As people invest more time and money in their homes, landscaping becomes a primary focus. How can we make the outdoors more inviting? Paths, steps, and footbridges are three key elements that help define a landscape and ...Show more
Racecourse Architecture by Paul Roberts and Isabelle Taylor
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Category: Overstocks | Reading Level: very good
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a young architect by the name of John Carr began a glittering career by designing a grandstand at York Racecourse in England. This was not merely York's first grandstand, nor was it only the first grandstand of any thoroughbred racecourse, but in the modern sense of the ...Show more
Trees by Hugh Johnson
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"Trees" is a fully illustrated guide to more than 600 trees. The text sparkles with fact and folklore, illuminating the subject with authority and enthusiasm. Fully updated, it includes all th e newest tree varieties and cultivars. The book first looks at the structure and life cycle of trees; their rol ...Show more
The Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants by Derek Fell
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"Is it hardy?" is often the first question gardeners in temperate climates ask about a plant. And generally they mean, "Will it survive severe frosts?" Often plants are described as hardy (able to survive hard frosts), half-hardy (able to survive mild frosts) and tender (will be killed by any frost) and ...Show more
Migrant Ships to Australia and New Zealand 1900-1939 by Peter Plowman
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This book examines those ships and shipping companies that transported migrants to Australia and New Zealand from 1900 to 1939, the outbreak of World War II. It examines where they were built, by whom, their tonnage, dimensions, service speed and propulsion, when and where they were launched and the his ...Show more
Classical Gardens in China by Liu Tuo
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An overall introduction to China's gardens, "Classical Gardens in China" showcases over 15 gardens in China that reveal the culture and history of a civilization. This book will not only enlightened the reader on the aesthetics of the Chinese garden, but also inform on its history over the course of sev ...Show more
Textiles : A History by Fiona McDonald
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A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon. Textile expert, Fiona McDonald, includes tips on the care and repair of materia ...Show more
Raphael by Christoph Thoenes
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Category: Overstocks | Series: Taschen Basic Art Series
Influenced by his contemporaries Michelangelo and Leonardo, Raphael Santi (1483-1520) became, in his own right, one of the most important artists of the High Renaissance. Though Raphael painted many important works in his Florence period, including his famous Madonnas, it was his mature work in Rome tha ...Show more
Daddy's Cheeky Monkey by Andrew Daddo
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Someone's pretending to be asleep, but Daddy's cheeky monkey is awake - and soon the whole house will be a zoo! From the team who brought you Goodnight, Me comes a gorgeous board book about the cheeky names daddies give to their little ones.
Southern Grandeur New Zealands South Island by Peter Morath
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The breathtaking scenery of the South Island has been captured by Peter's lens and each photograph has been captioned. In addition, each area has a small history and things-to-see text to accompany the stunning photographs.