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A fresh take on capturing the human form - character, movement and grace - in contemporary watercolours by artist and tv presenter Leo Crane.

A stunning visual celebration of the model for social housing, the Golden Lane Estate, with commissioned photography, illuminating architectural history of the building and fascinating interviews with residents of the Estate.

A straightforward and frank guide that shows you how to apply the Royal Marine development programme to everyday life and unlock your potential.

A sumptuous celebration of London's internationally famous Barbican Arts Centre for the 40th anniversary of its opening in 1982.

A fully illustrated volume of the classic Christina Rossetti poem, Goblin Market, which resonates still today, and is the most beautiful book for any poetry lover.

An instructional and invaluable book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move and how knowing the answers will improve your play.

An insightful new book, perfect for newcomers to chess, that divulges practical advice and explains technical terms that chess books often overlook.

A fascinating survey of unbuilt and abandoned architectural projects from all over the world, by great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid.

Celebrated nature writer and enthusiast Amy Jane Beer gives you a wonderful story of tree life - botanical, historical, folkloric, poetic and cultural for every day of the year, in this beautifully illustrated book.

Bridgerton's England is a perfect companion to the record-breaking Netflix series, mapping the key locations used to portray George III's Regency in the enthralling period drama.

An eclectic collection of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, this fascinating book incorporates prose, poetry and practical advice for every day of the year.

Industrial Britain details the fascinating history of industrial architecture in Britain by architectural historian and artist, Hubert Pragnell.

Acclaimed mixed-media artist Mike Bernard and art writer Susie Hodge share guidance, ideas and techniques on coastal painting through step-by-step projects and experimental exercises.

Beautiful illustrations of calves, chicks and cubs from Hannah Dale to celebrate our world's wonderful wildlife.

An entertaining and engrossing collection of myths and legends of the seas, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

A beautifully illustrated daily anthology that brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries, from Pliny the Elder's Natural History to modern authors such as Helen Macdonald and Robert Macfarlane.

The unique characteristics of Oxford are captured in this stunning photographic collection - the famous colleges and grand buildings, the parks, the riverside walks and the wide streets. This is the perfect souvenir of a visit to Oxford.

Learn beautiful wrapping tricks and techniques to create unique gifts all with material that is recyclable, reusable and sustainable.

A great book for expressing your creative fashion urges, with doodling, drawing and colouring exercises to fill in. Lots of exercises to get the creative juices going and bring out the fashionista in you.

Life is the 21st century is laden with challenges from the climate emergency to extreme politics. However, in this inspired anthology of poems, voices around the world use the power of the written word to make us stand up, rebel and ignite change.

Environmental enthusiast and world expert on birds Dominic Couzens gives you 366 birds, one for each day, in his fascinating illustrated book.

A visual and comprehensive compilation of some the finest architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection.

Discover the breathtaking locations behind The Shell Seekers, Coming Home, The End of Summer and more

A unique sourcebook of 1950s fashion print, this book covers the heyday of postwar design. Marnie Fogg gives full expression to the creativity of a period where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject.

Graphic designer Alistair Fair explores some of the stories and artistry behind London street signs, journeying into the shaded corners of our collective history to uncover the unassuming treasures that tell us where we are and where we have come from.

An evocative, beautiful and practical exploration of how travel - local and far away - can inform, inspire and enhance textile art.

A celebration of outdoor swimming - looking at the history, design and architecture of pools, as well as the social aspect. Architectural historian and travel writer Christopher Beanland leaps into pools around the world and finds out why it is that people love to swim outdoors.

The companion reissue to The Spirit of London, this classic text from 1934 is still an invaluable aid to understanding England's cathedrals.

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with an interest in animals, from mosquitos to blue whales.

The romantic and tragic figure of Mary Queen of Scots is explored in detail in this guide, from her eventful infancy to her plots in prison and execution. Colour photographs and illbring Angela Royston's fascinating history to life.