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Jane Eastoe

    Victorian Pharmacy Remedies and Recipes
    National Trust Book of Bread
    Roses
    Queen Elizabeth II
    Whippets
    Tulips
    • Tulips

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A perennial favourite among flower-buyers, Tulips is next in the series of Pavilion's successful and stylish floral gardening guides. Spectacular photography, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening tips show you that anyone can grow and enjoy tulips at home.

      Tulips
    • A charmingly illustrated guide to whippets, forming part of a new series and packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy.

      Whippets
    • Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world's best designers.

      Queen Elizabeth II
    • Roses

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Roses focuses on the classic, ageless and enduring flower that straddles garden-friendly modernity whilst also celebrating the style and grace of the old. Ranging from overblown, multi-petalled or deliciously simple and delicate, Roses rightly extols these beautiful blooms, and includes hands-on know-how and history of the world's favourite flower.

      Roses
    • Victorian Pharmacy Remedies and Recipes

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Ties in to a fantastic new four-part BBC series from the makers of the hit Victorian Farm Shows how many products on sale in our high street chemists today can trace their origins back to nineteenth century formulations Full of fascinating facts, remedies and recipes to try at home Victorian Farm sold over 40,000 copies (Nielsen Bookscan figures) !--StartFragment-- This is the story of consumer medicine – how high street healthcare emerged in just 50 years and how we still rely on hundreds of formulations and products that can trace their origins back to the nineteenth century. Sun cream, treatments for insomnia, dandruff or warts, perfumes and soaps are all as important today as they were 100 years ago and are stocked by the local chemist. Accompanying a major new BBC series, this book takes a look at which products were on offer, whether they were effective, and how we still make use of them today. Providing hints, tips, recipes and remedies to make at home, and fascinating historical background, this book shows that while the names of products on the chemist’s shelf have changed over time, our hopes and aspirations as consumers remain much the same as our Victorian predecessors.

      Victorian Pharmacy Remedies and Recipes
    • The Art of Taxidermy

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The Art of Taxidermy is a contemporary look at an historical and controversial subject - a sumptuous photographic led exploration of the genre's history, uses and modern applications. Taxidermy courses are enjoying a renewed surge of popularity and this book is poised to offer the new wave of enthusiasts a beautiful volume on the subject.

      The Art of Taxidermy
    • A charmingly illustrated celebration of the affectionate Frenchie, packed with breed-specific tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.

      French Bulldogs
    • A charmingly illustrated guide to the lovable Labrador, forming part of a new series and packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy.

      Labradors
    • A charmingly illustrated celebration to the doe-eyed Dachshund, packed with breed-specific tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.

      Dachshunds