Royal gardens of the world

Marianne North

This is the story of Marianne North, an unmarried middle-aged Victorian lady of comfortable means, who set off in 1871 on her first expedition to make

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Chihuly at Kew

Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature is a celebration of the work of iconic artist Dale Chihuly, who once again is exhibiting his luminous artworks i

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Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death

Life in Death is the most comprehensive collection to date of work by artist Rebecca Louise Law.

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Gardening with Winter Plants

Over 200 plant species of all types that are perfectly suited to perform in the colder months.

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Napoleon's Garden Island

There is more to St Helena than an exiled emperor; the tiny island in the middle of the wild South Atlantic Ocean has a rich garden heritage and an ex

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Chasing Plants

Chris Thorogood dreamed of becoming a botanist and would stop at nothing to feed his growing addiction to plants. In his wild adventures across the gl

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World of Gardens

Though gardening is beloved the world over, the style of gardens themselves varies from region to region, determined as much by culture as climate. In

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Botanic Gardens of the World

Illustrated with stunning photography, this is an exploration of the world's 40 most important botanic gardens and their pivotal role in scientific st

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Royal Homes and Gardens

This beautifully illustrated book looks at some of the UKÂ’s best-loved royal homes, current and former, their buildings, gardens, treasures and, of c

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Spain and the Hispanic World

A handsome new publication featuring the treasures of the Hispanic Society Museum a Library, ranging from the prehistoric era to the early 20th centur

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Arms and Armour of the First World War

This book offers an extended introduction to the artillery and personal firearms of the Great War, with particular focus on iconic weapons such as the

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We Think the World of You

The author has long been fascinated by the relationships that develop between dogs and their owners. In this book, his delicate portraits in watercolo

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History of the Gardens of Versailles

Michel Baridon traces the history of the most famous gardens in the world from their inception through the three centuries of eventful history that th

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Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds

Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds will be a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest British gardens and the lords, ladies and gardeners who own and manage them, with a focus on Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. It features 20 gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. Accompanying the photographs will be essays on t...

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Paradise Gardens

An exploration of the beauty of Islamic paradise gardens around the world with text by Monty Don stunningly illustrated with photographs by Derry Moor

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Dream Gardens: 100 Inspirational Gardens

A stylish sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens of all styles from around the world. Dream Gardens features the work of such renowned desi

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Botanic Gardens

Across the world hundreds of botanic gardens combine scientific research, conservation and beauty with public access, with Kew Gardens alone attractin

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Gardens of Mars

A portrait of Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island and a place of enduring fascination for its rich biodiversity (including a plethora of end

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Tudor and Stuart Royal Gardens

Discusses the concept of Royal Gardens across Tudor and Stuart times, highlighting their internationalism and diplomatic theme.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - The Tropical Hothouse

Describes over 50 tropical plants, telling the stories of their origins and features – each accompanying illustration presses out of the page, transf

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World of Plants

World of Plants: Stories of Survival tells the story of 100 plants from the Living Collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, that are endanger

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Exploring Gardens

Discover 60 of the world's most spectacular gardens plus 120 travel ideas to ignite a love of outdoor spaces. Featuring the history of every botanical

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Torture and Punishment at the Tower of London

This fascinating book describes the torture and executions carried out at the Tower of London from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. It explain

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Chinese Arms and Armour

Natasha Bennett introduces the fascinating world of Chinese arms and armour in the Royal Armouries' collection. Offering a colourful insight into one

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Fighting to Kill

Fighting to Kill explores the significance of infantry units for those who fought the Second World War. It describes the evolution of the infantry rif

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Dangerous Arts

Dangerous Arts portrays a world that combines art with conflict, death with beauty. Replete with gorgeous photography, it showcases works of art that

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Traveling with the Atom

Traveling with the Atom takes the reader on a trip across the world and through the minds of the greats that collectively unveiled the mystery of the

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Royal Artillery in the Second World War

The full story of the ubiquitous artillery of the Second World War

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Brilliant English Gardens

The appeal of English gardens is beautifully realised by Clive Nichols one of Europe's finest photographers. His is a world filled with overflowing he

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Reflections of Paradise The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho

The much-anticipated comprehensive survey of one of the world's most acclaimed landscape garden designers, famous for his extraordinarily sophisticate

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History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens

An illustrated history of landscape design as told through iconic gardens from around the world.

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Ways of the World

A thrilling espionage story set in Paris after the First World War, full of classic Goddard double crosses and triple twists.1919. The eyes of the world are on the city of Paris where diplomats, politicians, spies and opportunists have gathered to discuss the fate of Germany in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the First World War. In such circumstances, the last th...

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Molecules of Murder

This fascinating book takes the reader on a journey of discovery into the world of dangerous organic poisons.

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Chemistry of Plants

This new edition of a popular book, eases access to organic chemistry by connecting it with the world of plants and their colours, fragrances and defe

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Evolution of Solid Phase Microextraction Technology

Bringing together leading sample preparation academics from around the world, the editor has put together an informative new book, suitable for analyt

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Fluorescent Chemosensors

This book will bring together world-leading experts, to describe the current state of play in the field and introduce the cutting-edge research and po

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Electronic Waste Management

This new edition provides an updated overview of waste management across the world including new chapters on current issues in recycling and waste man

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Harry Potter: Herbology Magic: Botanical Projects, Terrariums, and Gardens Inspired by the Wizarding World

Bring the study of Herbology into your garden, with this comprehensive activity book inspired by the Harry Potter films. Packed with 25+ projects, gar

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Shrubs for Gardens, Agroforestry and Permaculture

Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renown expert, Martin Crawford, includes commo

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Secret Of The Royal Throne

It is believed that, in ancient India there was a noble king who had a throne guided by 13 deities. His kingdom was prosperous and invincible until an angry sage cursed the royal throne locking the deitie's powers. One day a renowned archeologist from the United States learns during his archeological site visit in India, that the kingdom really exists today and its R...

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Royal Navy Uniforms 1930-1945

Uses over 400 illustrations to show the clothing of both Officers and Ratings in World War II and during the years leading up to it, when Naval unifor

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Art of the Islamic Garden

Islamic gardens are enchanting places. Just the names of some of the most beautiful gardens in the world - the Alhambra, the Generalife, the Shalimar

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Times Cricket Grounds of the World

From the history-steeped â€home of cricket’ at Lord’s, to the mecca of Indian cricket at Eden Gardens, this encompassing guide ranges acro

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To Explain the World

Moving from ancient Miletus to medieval Baghdad to Oxford, and from the Museum of Alexandria to the Royal Society of London, the author shows that the

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Exploring the World

A one-volume history of exploration told through the stories of the Royal Geographical Society's remarkable gold-medal winners

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Exploring the World

A one-volume history of exploration told through the stories of the Royal Geographical Society's remarkable gold-medal winners

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Archaeology of the Royal Flying Corps

An insightful and original study of the trench art, souvenirs and lucky mascots of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War.

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Royal Book of Oz

Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends. Part of a 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, these beloved children's classics are

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Secret Of The Royal Throne (PC)

It is believed that, in ancient India there was a noble king who had a throne guided by 13 deities. His kingdom was prosperous and invincible until an angry sage cursed the royal throne locking the deitie's powers.One day a renowned archeologist from the United States learns during his archeological site visit in India, that the kingdom really exists today a...

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Royal Book of Oz

"Welcome home, sublime and noble Ancestor! Welcome, honourable and exalted Sir" Upon his return to the cornfield from which Dorothy first rescued him, the Scarecrow decides to follow his pole deep down into the earth and find out more about his family history. But when he discovers the Silver Islands and unearths his royal heritage, will he stay beneath the earth or can D...

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Practice of Royal Icing

When in 1 980 I wrote the foreword to The Art of Roya//cing I wished my friend Audrey Holding every success for her book; I was convinced that its appearance would fill a real gap in the literature then available by providing a comprehensive but simple and practicable guide to the techniques used in royal icing. Now. six years later. with The Art of Roya//cing sold widely...

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Royal Tourists, Colonial Subjects and the Making of a British World, 1860–1911

Examines the nineteenth-century royal tour from the perspectives of various historical actors – including royals, politicians and indigenous peop

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Games-Workshop Warhammer The Old World - Kingdom of Bretonnia - Lord on Royal Pegasus

V tomto setu najdete všechny dílky potřebné pro složení Lord on Royal Pegasus ze série Kingdom of Bretonnia pro hru Warhammer: Old World. Figurky v sadě nejsou nabarvené ani složené. K sestavení a nabarvení doporučujeme použít games-workshop lepidlo a barvy.

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Warhammer The Old World - Kingdom of Bretonnia - Lord on Royal Pegasus

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Morale and Discipline in the Royal Navy during the First World War

This is the first detailed study of the social history of the Royal Navy during and immediately after the First World War. Laura Rowe uses the experie

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Vision of a Living World: The Nature of Order, Book 3

Includes hundreds of photographic examples of buildings, public places, streets, rooms and gardens, most built by Alexander and his colleagues, in a g

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Journeys to the Other Side of the World : further adventures of a young naturalist - Attenborough David

Anotace: `Abundantly good` TLS `With charm, erudition, humour and passion, the world`s favourite natural history broadcaster documents some of his expeditions from the late 1950s onwards` Sunday Express `A wondrous reminder of Attenborough`s pioneering role . . . full of delightful tales` Daily Express `An adventure that sparked a lifetime`s commitment to the planet` The...

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If the World Were 100 People

WINNER of The Royal Society Young PeopleÂ’s Book Prize 2022. WINNER of the ALCS Educational WritersÂ’ Award 2023.

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Bournville: From the bestselling author of Middle England - Coe Jonathan

Anotace: `A wickedly funny, clever, but also tender and lyrical novel about Britain and Britishness and what we have become` RACHEL JOYCEIn Bournville, a placid suburb of Birmingham, sits a famous chocolate factory. For eleven-year-old Mary and her family in 1945, it`s the centre of the world. The reason their streets smell faintly of chocolate, the place where most of t...

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Story of the Diamond

From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant

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