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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.

As 2018 heralds the arrival of Prince Louis for the House of Windsor, who is fifth in line to the throne, this book outlines all he can expect as a baby in the modern royal household. Exploring the history on the upbringing of royal children from Tudor births, this book looks at how customs and traditions have changed.

Follow in the footsteps of royalty past and present on this journey through England's capital and beyond to Kew, Hampton Court and Windsor.London has a charm that draws visitors from home and abroad who are looking to explore what England's capital city has to offer. The fact that for hundreds of years Britain has had a Royal Family is part of that charm, and the unique history of our monarchy forms the basis of Royal London.From palaces and parks to pomp and ceremony, from streets with royal connections to statues commemorating past sovereigns and their consorts, much of today's royal London is readily available to any visitor who wishes to seek it out. But it is fascinating, too, to reflect on how parts of London came about, thanks to those monarchs who have lived, loved, lost and left a royal footprint.Sites include: Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Kensington Palace, Palace of Westminster,Westminster Abbey,St Paul's Cathedral,Tower of London, V&A Museum, Green Park, Hyde Park, Greenwich Observatory,Hampton Court, Windsor Castle.

A companion title to Bridgerton's England, Bridgerton's Bath takes a more detailed look at the locations used right across the city from the Royal Crescent to the Holburne Museum and famous Assembly Rooms.

Cas Holmes draws inspiration from the 'everyday' in this thoughtful book, using materials and subjects close to home to create exquisite works connected to time and place.

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.

An accessible and authoritative companion to the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy by Hilary Mantel, published after the third and final book, The Mirror and the Light.

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.

For centuries the great religious buildings of Great Britain have inspired and fascinated pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The beauty and diversity of British ecclesiastical architecture is superbly captured in this guide to over 60 of Britain's finest cathedrals.

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