Divided into two sections - materials and methods - each chapter showcases a single work of art which demonstrates the mastery and innovative use of a single material or method - and each is presented as the centerpiece of a capsule history. Comparative works are also included to help amplify our understanding.
Renzo Piano is one of the world's greatest living architects and creator of a host of iconic modern buildings, including the Pompidou in Paris, the Menil Collection in Texas, Kansai Airport in Japan, the Shard in London and the new Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea. The River That Flows Beside Me ventures down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, nature and rivers.
Mindfulness in Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, head gardener at Chalice Well, one of Britain's most sacred gardens, guides you through the changing seasons, expanding your knowledge of how to be conscious of the living and providing expert insight on meditating in your natural environment. This book will be essential reading for those looking to add a mindful dimension to the experience of gardening.
From the air-fryer experts, more than 120 deliciously easy air fryer recipes, with something for every day, every meal and every taste.
Home is a beautiful and poetic reflection on all sorts on homes made and found in nature, by award winning French illustrator Isabelle Simler.
Learn how to shop, cook, bake and eat on a tight budget. Make savings on ingredients and cooking equipment, to bake clever and thrifty recipes that are as energy efficient as possible and still taste delicious.
A beautiful gift for astrology or daily horoscope lovers, The Astrology Almanac 2024 is your holistic annual guide to the planets and stars.
Daytime and Night-time is a beautifully illustrated guide with a fun and innovative flip book format that allows the reader to explore and compare the world's most iconic habitats during the day and night.
Croc-a-doodle-doo! is a hilarious sing-a-long book starring a cheeky crocodile, based on the song Old MacDonald Had a Farm.
The Making of Maps offers a unique insight into the evolution of map-making and the science behind it, from the stone age to the digital age. Unique approach to the genre of historic maps, linking the map-making tools to the maps themselves.
21 Things to Do With a Tree is a fresh and fun outdoors activity book to learn about and make friends with your very own (chosen) tree! First, select the friendly wooden giant that you want to get to know, then meet and explore it more fully with 21 games and activities, all taking place in the great outdoors!
A Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries.
This is an inspiring curation of art for fans of myth, magic and the unreal - from gallery greats (the Surrealists and Symbolists) to artists working in the margins today. A unique and surprising treatment of a popular genre, presenting contemporary masters with those that came before them - this book gives fantasy the recognition it deserves.
Fully updated and expanded edition of The Writer's Garden, with approximately 19 new authors/gardens. Features specially photography of the gardens and beautiful full page illustrations, as well as fascinating insight into the time spent in these spaces by each great writer. The majority of the gardens in the book are open to the public to visit.
Monsters at Christmas is a zany picture book, packed with festive, mischievous monsters preparing for Christmas!
Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web is a powerful picture book, that teaches children about a the world of trees and the community which they create.
Just when you thought your favourite cocktail couldn't be more camp! Dragtails presents 50 delicious cocktail recipes inspired by drag superstars, past and present.
Let's Play! is the perfect companion for kids looking to fill afternoons with fun, while learning about other countries and cultures in an interactive and engaging way.
The complete story of David Hockney's journey from a gifted Bradford schoolboy to one of the world's most celebrated painters. Illustrated throughout, with over 200 specially drawn illustrations. A characterful and vibrant depiction of the fascinating life of one of the world's most influential and popular artists
This distills 100 insights into the artist's life inside the studio and out - from exploring the nature of creativity, to defining what "success? means to you. Some of the insights may seem more practical, while others trend conceptual; while others may come as a surprise; some will stay with you forever, while others you'll only need to try once.
In the Artist's Journey, follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters, and the journeys which inspired some of their greatest works.
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