Gillian Richardson's lifelong fascination with the natural world fuels her writing, inviting readers to explore the intricate connections between human curiosity and the wonders of nature. Her work delves into themes inspired by her extensive travels and keen observations, from the explosive power of geysers to the delicate mechanisms of seed dispersal. Through vivid storytelling and a style that balances scientific curiosity with lyrical prose, she encourages a deeper appreciation for the environment. Richardson's narratives serve as a testament to the power of observation and the joy of sharing discoveries.
A hard-nosed career officer in a male-dominated world, DCI Claire Pierce of North Yorkshire Police heads Northern England's underfunded and understaffed Ritual Crime Unit. Dismissed by the traditional police, struggling with an outsized caseload, the RCU is the country's last line of defence against horrors few can imagine.
This comprehensive overview highlights the innovative work of Tom Stuart-Smith, a prominent garden designer in the UK. It explores his design philosophy, notable projects, and the influence of nature on his creations. Readers will gain insights into his unique approach to blending landscapes with architecture, showcasing his ability to create harmonious outdoor spaces. The book serves as both an inspiration for gardening enthusiasts and a tribute to Stuart-Smith's significant contributions to contemporary garden design.
Der Traumgarten
Sissinghurst, der historische Landsitz in der englischen Grafschaft Kent, ist Sehnsuchtsort zahlloser Pflanzenfreunde, denn dort befindet sich ein unvergleichlicher Garten. Die berühmte Schriftstellerin Vita Sackville-West und ihr Mann Harold Nicolson erworben das Anwesen 1931 und verwandelten den Park im Laufe der Jahrzehnte in eine atemberaubende grüne Oase. Tim Richardson nimmt den Leser mit auf eine Tour durch die einzelnen Gartenräume und erläutert ihre historische Planung und Gestaltung. 1967 übernahm der National Trust das Gelände und sorgte dafür, dass die ursprünglichen Entwürfe Sackville-Wests und Nicolsons erneut umgesetzt wurden. Diese Anlage ist eine einzigartige Quelle der Inspiration für Gartenfreunde!
Considering starting your own business but wondering how you'll cope? This essential guide will help turn your ideas into reality without burning out.
This is the life of a Marine Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the final years of steam propulsion and the transition to diesel power. It includes information for enthusiasts about the machinery and how it worked as well as interesting anecdotes about incidents that occurred during the author's career.
In SISSINGHURST: A DREAM GARDEN Tim Richardson reveals the magic and the mystery of these world-famous and most evocative English gardens, famous for their horticulture, their creators and the realisation of personal dreams.
Britische Gartenkunst at its best! Was macht die Gartenkunst in England? Was tun Gestalter von Bedeutung heute im Bannkreis einer überwältigenden Gartentradition? Tim Richardson begibt sich auf die Suche in hochmodernen und traditionsreichen Anlagen, in neu angelegten und kontinuierlich über Jahre, Jahrzehnte und Jahrhunderte gepflegten und stets weiterentwickelten Gärten. Seinen eindringlichen Beschreibungen stehen Andrew Lawsons atmosphärische Fotografien zur Seite: Die gegenwärtige ästhetische Wirkung englischer Gärten fangen beide zusammen meisterhaft ein.• Traditionelle Anlagen, in die Moderne fortgeführt• Gartenarchitekten von höchstem Renommee • Herausragende Gartenfotografie von Andrew Lawson
The greatest living artist in the medium of glass, Dale Chihuly has long been fascinated by the colors and forms of nature. Over the years, his work has become increasingly open, using forms that show a strong relationship to the architecture of natural shapes. Here, lush illustrations showcase Chihuly’s unique glass sculptures positioned among the plants, flowers, and landscapes of some of the world’s finest gardens and conservatories, from St. Louis to Phoenix to Kew. Tracing the connection between Chihuly’s art and botanical life, Chihuly Garden Installations shows how the exchange between art and nature can shift from the harmonious and tranquil to stunning juxtapositions of scale and color.Praise for CHIHULY GARDEN "The glass artist Dale Chihuly is always good for a change of a scene. . . . Chihuly Garden Installations is a weighty compendium of crowd-pleasing work. Bright pink chunks of glass sparkle over lily pads in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Fla., while leopard-spotted bronze trumpets rise up through the foliage at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis—as close as man will ever get to making flowers." Dominique Browning, New York Times Book ReviewAlso Chihuly 2018 Wall Calendar ( 978-1-4197-2599-9), Chihuly 2018 Weekly Planner ( 978-1-4197-2598-2), Chihuly 2019 Wall Calendar ( 978-1-4197-3093-1), Chihuly 2019 Weekly Planner (Engagement Calendar) ( 978-1-4197-3094-8)
Some time around his 50th birthday, Ambrose Zephyr fails his annual medical check-up. An illness of inexplicable origin with no known or foreseeable cure is diagnosed and it will kill him within a month. Give or take a day. In the time that remains, he decides to travel to all the places he ever wanted to visit, in strict alphabetical order.
“100 projects by fifty of the world's most talented designers of public and private spaces . . . will expand your horizons and thrill the modernist in you.”—Metropolitan Home
