Archive for the ‘Reference’ Category

A Short History Of Caravans In The UK

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Art of Nature - Judith Magee

Sunday, October 18th, 2009


This glorious illustrated volume is a celebration of the greatest natural history artists of the last 300 years. An astonishing visual record of parts of the natural world never previously documented, Judith Magee has drawn on the unrivalled collections of the Natural History Museum to illustrate the development of this genre of art through the centuries.

Life In The Wild

Saturday, October 17th, 2009


From the weird and wonderful to the breathtakingly beautiful, this book presents an astonishing portrait - by some of the world’s top wildlife photographers - of the animal kingdom. Here neon-bright tropical birds, the tiniest jewel-like frogs, elusive jungle creatures and huge, majestic whales come together to celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife both great and small.

Dictionary Of British Surnames

Friday, October 16th, 2009

The Penguin Dictionary of British Surnames is a useful and fascinating guide to British surnames that offer a unique insight into the place of origin, the occupations, and even the personality traits of our ancestors. Detailed and informative, and containing more than 10,000 names, this dictionary is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the story of their name and the history of their family.

Rice’s Architectural Primer - Matthew Rice

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

This beautifully produced and idiosyncratic gift book will make a wonderfully original gift for any fan of architecture or history. Full of wit, charm and personality, the author sets out to cover the grammar and vocabulary of British buildings, explaining the evolution of styles from Norman castles to Norman Foster.

As you delve deep into the world of volutes, hood moulds, lobed architraves and bucrania, you will soon be able to leave a cathedral or country house with as much to talk about as a film or play!

Pear’s Cyclopaedia

Friday, September 18th, 2009


Offers information on such wide-ranging subjects as global economics, Norse mythology and modern cinema. This book includes sections on Art and Architecture, the World of Wine and Britain Today. It also covers literary prizes, the advent of Barack Obama and a world in recession.

Why Mars & Venus Collide

Monday, September 7th, 2009

From the best-selling author of the phenomenal ‘Men are from Mars. Woman are from Venus’, comes an outstanding new book for men and woman seeking lasting love in the face of modern pressures. Writing with both humour and empathy. Gray offers practical solutions to common points of conflict and his classically unconventional approach will empower men and woman alike to adapt their new roles in our work-driven society without compromising the intimacy and lasting love that most people crave and need.

Ask Aggie

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Banish those stains and transform your home into a palace of sparkling surfaces, clutter-free cupboards and carpets to be proud of! From ovens and fridges to bathrooms, from red wine rings to foul smelling microwaves, Aggie has all the answers to any cleaning question you can think of. From top to bottom, inside and outside, you’ll find oodles of nifty ideas to take the drudgery out of cleaning. Nobody knows housekeeping quite like Aggie…

Treasures from The National Trust

Monday, August 24th, 2009


The National Trust owns and cares for the most important, varied and valuable collection of antiques in Britain. From precious clocks to priceless paintings, this book brings together the best of this national collection, offering stunning photography and a fascinating guide to the best of Britain’s heritage.

RSPB Where To Go Wild In Britain

Sunday, August 9th, 2009


From the magnificent coastal flower displays of the Lizard in March, to the spectacle of seeing peregrine falcons in the unlikely setting of Canary Wharf in June, this spectacular book will help you discover the best of Britain’s diverse natural heritage, and ensure you’re in the right place at the right time to discover some of the country’s most astonishing delights.