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Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint. Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

A quirky but useful exploration of the qualities chess masters have that you don't, and how to acquire them.

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used plants in the world. With inspirational images and luxurious presentation and binding, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo. Indigo will encourage both beginners and experienced dyers to cultivate, dye and create with a wide range of recipes and unique projects.

In Textile Collage Mandy Pattullo shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical - perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years.

This definitive cookbook celebrates the cooking of northern Italy, both rustic and sophisticated, ancient and modern. It contains over 150 recipes, many of which may be unfamiliar to British readers, although they are traditional dishes.

About 15,000 people live permanently afloat on canals, rivers and coasts in Great Britain alone, but thousands more enjoy holidaying on boats or own them as weekend retreats in the UK and abroad. This book will feature not only static residential boats and floating dwellings but also those used as holiday homes and funky modern businesses - houseboats can range from canal boats, riverboats, narrow and wide beam boats, barges, Dutch barges, static houseboats and even seaworthy cruisers moored in marina. The book will cover stylish boats from the UK, North America, Europe and Australia.

The standard reference work on chess openings for more than half a century, earning the epithet 'the chess player's bible'. 'Batsford's Modern Chess Openings' is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the openings. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the distilled essence of contemporary opening theory. This edition is an indispensable reference work for club and tournament players.International Grandmaster Nick de Firmian is a three-times US Champion and an expert on opening theory. He helped develop computer Deeper Blue's opening repertoire in its match victory over arch-theoretician Gary Kasparov.

Eclectic, playful and delicious. - Yotam Ottolenghi

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgiäs Cakes.

Full of examples that emphasise the power of logical and resourceful thinking and quick wit, Imagination in Chess will guide you to become a better chess player by harnessing your imagination.

A fun and accessible guide to acrylics, featuring step-by-step exercises and advice on technique to help your paintings flourish.

A brand new collection of recipes from Anna Del Conte that make vegetables the star of the show. This is a celebration of vegetables that praises the flavour and texture of each individual root, squash, herb and pulse to teach a new generation of cooks how to enjoy fresh seasonal produce at any time of year.

Life is full of valuable lessons and it's time to talk about periods because society doesn't celebrate the menstrual cycle. The truth is that it can be bloody hard living in a body that bleeds once a month. Talking to someone can help and some of the lessons Claire Baker has learnt along the way may just come in handy.

From the author of 100 Books That Changed The World, a definitive collection of the most beloved, original, inspiring, hysterical, heart-warming, compelling, rude and downright scary books that have enchanted children the world over.

Following on from 100 Buildings 100 Years, 100 Houses 100 Years, and 100 Churches 100 Years, this book features 100 remarkable gardens and landscapes designed since 1914.

Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this village set deep in the heart of the English countryside. The twinkling lights are on, the bird is in the oven, the figgy puddings are steaming away - time to sit down and have a quick stiff one with a copy of the Radio Twines.

The definitive guide to Art Deco buildings in Britain, written by leading architectural historian Elain Harwood.

From fresh plant-based milk to artisanal vegan cheese, from silky yogurts and creams to delicious nutty spreads and dips, join the new food revolution and learn how to make delicious, dairy-free products at home with this fabulous vegan cookbook.

Clothes maketh the man. In Sharp Suits we examine the fascinating history and evolution of the modern suit from the late seventeenth century to date. From eighteenth-century bespoke to the mass industrialisation of the twentieth century, we see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker.

Darjeeling Express began life as a dinner for 12 guests at home - Indian food, lovingly cooked from family recipes going back generations. The recipes are homage to Asma's royal Mughlai ancestry and the busy streets of Calcutta and are split between simple mid-week meals, family feasts, feasts for friends and even celebratory feasts.

A much-needed retrospective of one of Britain's most influential watercolorists of the late 20th century. This beautiful book includes drawings, watercolours, pastels and acrylics from an artist whose experimentations are still of huge value to painters today. Acclaimed painter Ann Blockley provides an illuminating commentary.

Dogs' Dinners features inexpensive and practical ways to feed your dog a balanced diet - all from scratch! Whether it's simply a few biscuits from time to time or the from-scratch experience, it's a wonderful way to build up a bond between you and your dog. This is a book for any culinary-inclined dog lover. Bone appetit!

Oz uses his trademark wit and irreverent style to teach you the basics of wine appreciation and show you how to get more out of a bottle of wine, and find out what is really inside. Divided into short, easy to read topics, now is the moment to grab that glass, learn about what's inside that bottle and taste while you read...

An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.

To this day, Beatrix Potter's tales delight children and grown-ups around the world. But few people realise how extraordinary her own story is. Respected biographer Sarah Gristwood discovers a life crisscrossed with contradictions and marked by tragedy, yet one that left a remarkable literary - and environmental - legacy.

An indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player. Instructive tournament examples and teach-yourself exercises are your guide to key terms and jargon in chess, so you can understand them and put them into practice in your own game.

Cat Body Language looks at all the postures cats are likely to adopt in and around the home, both with other cats and with their owners.

Science is Beautiful collects the most fascinating microscopic photographs of our diseases along with the medicines we use to treat them.Featured are some of the most illuminating microscopic images of bacteria, viruses and cancers ever captured. These photographs are profoundly fascinating - and also beautiful.

Henry VIII is probably the best known king in English history, famous - enve in his own day - for the notorious treatment of his wives. Yet Henry belived he acted only for the good of England. This beautifully illustrated Pitkin Guide looks at the life of this fascinating man.