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Anthony Bailey

    Anthony Bailey is a British non-fiction writer and art historian. His work often delves into meticulous observation and profound contemplation of the world around him. Through his distinctive style, he captures the essence of the places and people he portrays. Readers appreciate his ability to bring fresh perspectives to everyday subjects.

    In The Village
    The Which? Guide to Starting Your Own Business
    Rembrandt's house
    J.M.W. Turner: Standing In The Sun
    America Lost and Found
    A View Of Delft
    • 2023

      In The Village

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The narrative offers an intimate exploration of life in Stonington borough, capturing the town's essence through vivid character portrayals. Initially serialized in the New Yorker in 1971, it garnered mixed reactions from residents; some appreciated the authenticity, while others felt exposed by Bailey's sharp depictions. The book has become a local staple, often shared among newcomers and sought after at various outlets, reflecting its enduring impact on the community's identity and the complexities of small-town life.

      In The Village
    • 2015

      The Woodburner Handbook

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Woodburning stoves have become incredibly popular. Not only do woodburners save money on fuel, they're a carbon-neutral way to heat your home. This collection of basic information will guide you through everything you need to know, from choosing the most suitable stove for your needs to installing and operating one efficiently and safely.

      The Woodburner Handbook
    • 2014

      With as many levels and hidden corners as the house Bailey describes, this is at once biography, travel writing and history of a golden age.

      Rembrandt's house
    • 2013

      J.M.W. Turner: Standing In The Sun

      • 504 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.4(10)Add rating

      A revealing portrait of the man behind the art, uncovering fresh material, as well as pulling together previously known facts, Bailey sheds new light on this complicated and secretive artistic figure. Available in paperback, for the first time.

      J.M.W. Turner: Standing In The Sun
    • 2012

      Suitable for complete beginners and shows how to get the best out of their router, this title includes eight revised and updated projects, as well as eight projects also including bedside table, stool, flat-screen TV unit and circular mirror frame.

      Routing for Begginers
    • 2008

      In 1940, seven-year-old Tony Bailey was evacuated to the US - one of more than 16000 children sent overseas at a time when a Nazi invasion of England seemed inevitable. He was sent to Ohio and four years later returned to Southampton. Bailey relates his dual identity of being American and British.

      America Lost and Found
    • 2003

      A companion for anyone planning to start a business, warning of the pitfalls and explaining the best way to tackle each stage. When starting your own business, it pays to be as well informed as possible to give your enterprise the best chance of success. This updated and expanded handbook offers advice on how to choose the right business venture, raise the necessary finance, whether to set up as a sole trader, partnerships, buying an established business, VAT and taxation. The guide points you in the right direction for buying insurance, finding premises, equippping an office, seting up a computer system and selling abroad. Also included are changes in employment law that may affect owners of small business and ways of encouraging clients to pay their bills promptly.

      The Which? Guide to Starting Your Own Business
    • 2002

      A View Of Delft

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Vermeer has always been considered the most elusive of great artists, but this book tracks him down in his home town. A View of Delft is a highly original attempt to get at Vermeer's life and personality, by setting him imaginatively in the context of Delft, its culture and history.

      A View Of Delft