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.
A charmingly illustrated guide to whippets, forming part of a new series and packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy.
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.
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.
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 ultimate bread making reference, including theory, techniques and recipes
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.
A charmingly illustrated celebration of the affectionate Frenchie, packed with breed-specific tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.
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.
A charmingly illustrated celebration to the doe-eyed Dachshund, packed with breed-specific tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.
Eine Hommage an die Tulpe, die für viele die absolute Lieblingsblume darstellt So schön wie ein Strauß Tulpen zur Blütezeit, ist dieser feine Band die perfekte Einstimmung ins Frühjahr! Fachkundig und zugleich inspirierend stellt die Expertin Jane Eastoe die schönsten 50 Tulpen vor. Neben botanischen Informationen und einer Einführung in die faszinierende Geschichte der Tulpen gibt die Autorin auch hilfreiche Tipps für die Tulpen-Zucht und -Pflege. Dank der herrlichen Fotografien der preisgekrönten Fotografin Rachel Warne ist dieses edle Buch ein schönes Geschenk für alle Tulpen-Fans und Blumen-Liebhaber. Ausstattung: Mit Fotos von Rachel Warne
Ob im Garten oder als Schnittblume, Pfingstrosen gehören aus gutem Grund zu den weltweit beliebtesten Blumen, denn sie verzaubern uns mit ihren zarten Farben, ihren voluminösen Blüten und oft auch ihrem Duft. Mit hinreißenden Aufnahmen der renommierten Fotografin Georgianna Lane präsentiert dieses Buch mehr als 50 Stauden- und Strauchpäonien, von der schlichten Eleganz der Clair de Lune bis zur opulent gefüllten Bowl of Cream, von wohlbekannten Klassikern bis zu den besten modernen Sorten. Die preisgekrönte Gartenautorin Jane Eastoe berichtet Interessantes aus der Geschichte der Päonien und erklärt in leicht verständlichen Texten, was bei der Pflanzung und Pflege der langlebigen Schönheiten zu beachten ist.
