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Classic Stories of World War I: Tales of the Great War's Most Heroic and Harrowing Experiences
Par Classic Stories Of World War I. 1927
The Thrifty Gardener: How to create a stylish garden for next to nothing
Par Alys Fowler. 1956
Forget makeover culture and all your gardening preconceptions, this is a witty, wise and practical take on to how to…
create a garden that suits you. The Thrifty Gardener is about creating the garden of your dreams, regardless of resources or limited space. It will eliminate the intimidation factor and reveal the ins-and-outs of soil, seeds, sowing and growing. At the heart of this book is a DIY ethic that says you don't always have to buy what you need, you can make it, take it or swap it with friends. From making window boxes out of wine cases to creating your own stylish compost bin, from bulking up perennials to finding plants for free, this book is packed with offbeat projects for a new generation of gardeners.Plant Love
Par Alys Fowler. 2017
Houseplants are more than just decorations. They turn a room into a living space and breathe life into our interiors.…
Not all of us can have a garden or even a window box, but everyone can own a houseplant - and everyone should. Not only are they an affordable and attractive way to add a decorative and personal touch to a space, indoor plants also have unique air purifying properties and their presence is good for our health and wellbeing. In this practical yet inspiring guide, gardening expert Alys Fowler explores all the possible indoor plant options available, helping you to find the perfect plant for any location, from cool, shady bedrooms to warm, sunny kitchen windowsills. As well as more traditional indoor plants, Alys looks at specialist plant groups such as indoor tropical edibles, orchids, cacti, succulents and climbers. With her encyclopedic knowledge and trademark inspirational style, this definitive guide will give you all the knowledge you need to care for your plants.Vintage Flowers
Par Vic Brotherson. 1956
Beautiful and romantic, Vic Brotherson's flower arrangements focus on traditional, seasonal blooms and foliage, such as alchemilla, lavender, hellebore, peonies…
and hydrangeas, and perfectly match the vintage pitchers, planters, old glass and retro, charity-shop finds she uses both for displays and as a major source of inspiration. From simple posies to glorious garlands and stunning centrepieces for a Christmas banquet, Vintage Flowers demonstrates just how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements that instantly feel at home and complement the look of a room. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to making a garland, wreath and hand-tied bunch, plus tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity, how to pin the perfect corsage, wiring flowers for your hair and how to get the most from your budget, Vintage Flowers promises fabulous results every time.Homesick: Why I Live in a Shed
Par Catrina Davies. 2019
The story of a personal housing crisis that led to a discovery of the true value of home.*LONGLISTED FOR THE…
BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE**'You will marvel at the beauty of this book, and rage at the injustice it reveals' George Monbiot**'Incredibly moving. To find peace and a sense of home after a life so profoundly affected by the housing crisis, is truly inspirational' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path*Aged thirty-one, Catrina Davies was renting a box-room in a house in Bristol, which she shared with four other adults and a child. Working several jobs and never knowing if she could make the rent, she felt like she was breaking apart. Homesick for the landscape of her childhood, in the far west of Cornwall, Catrina decides to give up the box-room and face her demons. As a child, she saw her family and their security torn apart; now, she resolves to make a tiny, dilapidated shed a home of her own.With the freedom to write, surf and make music, Catrina rebuilds the shed and, piece by piece, her own sense of self. On the border of civilisation and wilderness, between the woods and the sea, she discovers the true value of home, while trying to find her place in a fragile natural world.This is the story of a personal housing crisis and a country-wide one, grappling with class, economics, mental health and nature. It shows how housing can trap us or set us free, and what it means to feel at home.The Thrifty Forager: Living off your local landscape
Par Alys Fowler. 1956
Alys Fowler takes a fresh look at foraging, encouraging you to look closer to home, from the weeds in your…
garden to the trees in your street, rather than the fields and hedgerows of the countryside. Alys showcases her favourite edibles with a plant directory packed with useful information - photographic identification, plant description and tips on how to grow and how to eat it (including recipes such as fruit leathers and chutney) - that will give you the confidence to identify plants yourself. The book also features innovative ideas for eating your local landscape, from community gardens in Todmorden, UK to Edimental (edible ornamentals) gardens in Norway - this is a fast-growing, global phenomenon that is fun, environmentally friendly and thrifty!The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World
Par John Forti. 2021
&“Empowers readers with a toolkit of traditional and sustainable practices for an emerging artisanal crafts movement, and a brighter future.&”…
—Alice Waters, chef and owner, Chez Panisse; founder, The Edible Schoolyard Project Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world—the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.All our youth
Par Mathieu Legendre. 2021
The epic story of stretcher bearer Tabouret. Follow Camille Tabouret from 1914 to 1919 and discover the main theatres of…
operation on the French front. Mathieu Legendre has adapted the war diary of Camille Tabouret to create a modern and dynamic narrative that provides readers with a unique perspective of the war to end all wars. Accompany Camille on his duty to recover the wounded and dead right up to enemy lines, in the hell of the trenches, and on the exhausting movements of his regiment. Having survived the First World War, Camille left behind an incredible account of his experiences, now available for all to read.Avez-vous déjà voulu vous lancer dans le jardinage, mais vous ne saviez pas par où commencer? Pensez-vous que vous n'avez…
pas besoin d'espace pour créer un beau jardin, ou avez-vous peur de ne pas vivre dans le bon environnement? Bonnes nouvelles! Tout le monde peut jardiner, peu importe où il habite ou la taille de son espace disponible, et le jardinage peut vous montrer comment! Ce livre révolutionnaire vous guide à travers les bases de la botanique dont vous aurez besoin pour chaque type de jardinage, puis se décompose en quatre sections distinctes sur: Jardinage traditionnel de légumes Jardinage surélevé Jardinage urbain Jardinage en serre Dans ce livre, vous apprendrez: ✓ Sur la botanique de base et être jardinier ✓ Les quatre éléments de la botanique de base ✓ Jardinage traditionnel de légumes ✓ Conception et construction d'un jardin traditionnel ✓ Choisir des graines et des plantes pour les débutants et les novices ✓ Plantation et entretien ✓ Semis et repiquage ✓ Dépannage des mauvaises herbes, des ravageurs et des maladies ✓ Comment prévenir et traiter les problèmes d'insectes et d'agents pathogènes ✓ Comment utiliser la rotation des cultures, le jardinage vertical et la plantation successive pour maximiser l'espace ✓ Comment récolter de la nourriture et des fleurs pour une utilisation à la maison ✓ Comment utiliser la plantation compagnon au profit de votre jardin ✓ Comment attirer des insectes bénéfiques et d'autres organismes vers vos plantes et votre sol ✓ Comment tenir un journal de jardin pour enregistrer vos activités pour la planification future Et beaucoup plus! Donc, si vous êtes prêt à ouvrir les yeux sur une toute nouvelle perspective sur le jardinage et le monde naturel, vous devez ouvrir le jardinage, aujourd'hui. Si vous voAbundance: How to Store and Preserve Your Garden Produce
Par Alys Fowler. 1956
Fresh produce is a joy: crunchy lettuce, sun-warmed tomatoes, juicy berries - their flavours are immediate - but a winter…
of those summer flavours preserved, now that's a feeling of satisfaction. If you are going to truly try and attain a little more self-sufficiency (and save some money at the same time), think about what you can store to get you through the leaner months. Alys takes you through all the different ways of preserving - bottling, drying, fermenting, freezing, pickling, using sugar - with delicious recipes that make the most of your produce. This book is a must for anyone who wants to store and preserve their garden bounty.Flourish
Par Willow Crossley. 1956
Inspired by wild and wayward floral styles, Willow Crossley creates natural and original arrangements, from cabbage rose to cow-parsley, the…
book will range from glorious garlands and pretty posies to stunning centrepieces for a banquet or soiree. Flourish demonstrates how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements to decorate your home throughout the year. Arranged by season, Spring covers foxgloves, cowslips and snake head fritillaries, while Summer offers bouquets of roses to rosemary and Autumn includes arrangements of crab apples, chocolate cosmos and clematis flowers. For Winter, Willow draws from ivy, moss and snowberries, whilst also demonstrating how to make an Old Man's Beard- a giant wreath of beautiful white and snow-coloured flowers. This is an original and stylish guide to decorating your home with interesting seasonal blooms and foliage; be it a relaxed lunch table or an elaborate dinner soiree, there is something for every taste and occasion.Home Thoughts from the Heart
Par Mary Kennedy. 2018
A sense of home, and of love, is what makes life meaningful for me. I invite you to share in…
a journey through family, friendship and adventure in the pages of this book, and hope that you will find something here that resonates with you. After all, we're all walking this road through life together -- and that's what makes it worthwhile.Love, MaryIcon of Irish broadcasting Mary Kennedy invites us into her world in this beautiful book of words and pictures, sharing stories from her life at home and abroad, along with favourite recipes that have been handed down the generations. From family weddings and gatherings, and her love of gardening, to the ups and downs of life, and finding meaning in the spiritual, Mary describes her inner world with an intimacy and honesty her readers have come to love.Including musings on the challenges -- and benefits -- of getting older, and how life can make you stumble when you least expect it (just so you can experience what it is to rise again!), Home Thoughts from the Heart is a book to be cherished.*Please note that this is an illustrated book and therefore is best viewed on optimal devices*Smart Smart Home Handbook: Connect, control and secure your home the easy way
Par Adam Juniper. 2018
Until just a few years ago, turning a light on and off with a clap was about as clever as…
technology got. Today, almost anything can be connected to the internet, and with this connection comes the ability to turn your bedroom lights off from another country, tell your thermostat to create a weather-appropriate lighting scheme, and answer the door without ever leaving your armchair.This book introduces you to Alexa, Siri, and every major technology competing to smarten your home and improve your life. You'll learn how to choose between them, how to optimize their function, and how to avoid the pitfalls that cause new adopters to wish they'd never let a computer into their home.The Wood Fire Handbook: The complete guide to a perfect fire
Par Vincent Thurkettle. 2019
'Sound, well-seasoned advice [on] how to bring wood fires into our lives.' - BBC CountryfileThe Wood Fire Handbook shows you…
that the soothing effect of dancing flames and glowing embers is a simple pleasure to have in our lives. Understanding everything that underpins the perfect wood fire makes it even more enjoyable. Vincent Thurkettle's handbook is the essential companion and manual.The expert insight and knowledge in this book allow everyone to rediscover the skills of previous generations and savour the delight of a perfect wood fire in all its incarnations.Contents include...Understand which trees make the best firewoodLearn how to split, season, and store woodLay the perfect fireMake an ingenious campfireChoose wood for its scent...and much more!This revised edition features updated information on wood-burning stoves, 'clean' wood and other environmental considerations.'It's a beautiful story of love blossoming in the most unexpected places.' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish…
SummerSometimes you have to dig a little deeper to get the life you want . . . Abby Hamilton's world has turned upside down in a matter of months - it seems that change is definitely in the air. But moving into Willow Court might just be the fresh start and happy distraction she needed.Meeting her intriguing new neighbours helps push Abby out of her comfort zone. Then she finds an overgrown patch of garden in desperate need of love and time - something Abby has in spades! Throwing herself into bringing the garden back to life, Abby discovers that new beginnings can come from the most surprising places... An uplifting, feel-good novel, perfect for fans of Holly Hepburn, Heidi Swain and Isabelle Broom.Readers and authors love 'The Garden on Holly Street''An inspirational and touching read' Heidi Swain, bestselling author of 'Poppy's Recipe for Life''I sat up until 4AM reading this book I just couldn't put it down' Amazon Reviewer'The Garden on Holly Street by Megan Attley is a wonderful, heartwarming read about friendship and community, overcoming loneliness and finding happiness in unexpected places. It's so uplifting!' Cressida McLaughlin'The Garden on Holly Street is a stunning and sweet novel I beg you to read. It is the definition of the perfect comfort read, with friends waiting for you between the pages.' Chocolate 'n' Waffles'A heart-warming story about a community coming together. I loved the residents of Holly Street!' Catherine Miller'I was hooked all the way to the end it was a lovely read' Amazon Reviewer'A truly scrumptious, 5* read! This is such a sweet, endearing, and ultimately uplifting story.' Lucy ColemanRHS Gardener's Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names
Par Dr Ross Bayton. 2019
With more than 5,000 entries and 350 botanical illustrations.The definitive illustrated reference guide to plant binomials for both gardeners and…
botanists, RHS Gardener's Botanical is an ideal companion for use in the garden or when selecting new plants. It contains more than 5,000 plant names and an easy-to-use 16-page alphabetical index of common names, with a definition and pronunciation guide for each.Includes features such as 'Genus Spotlight', which provides further details on important genera, and more than 350 beautiful botanical illustrations.An invaluable illustrated guide for gardeners and botanists.For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home
Par Chrissie Rucker Company. 2019
'A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Rucker is testament to the…
power of neutrals.' - House & Garden'The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can't beat it.' - Chrissie RuckerWhether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house, For the Love of White offers the definitive guide to creating a home with white and neutral tones. Published to mark the 25th anniversary of iconic brand, The White Company, the book explores 12 inspirational homes in varied decorating styles but unified by a passion for a white. For each location The White Company founder, Chrissie Rucker, highlights clever styling details that the reader can try out in their own home - with calming, versatile and beautiful results.Illustrated with specially commissioned photography by leading interiors photographer, Chris Everard and organized into three sections - Country, Town and Coast - the book provides both the advice and the inspiration needed to transform your home.The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2020
Par Lia Leendertz. 2019
*THE ORIGINAL & BESTSELLING ALMANAC *'Indispensable' - Sir Bob Geldof A perfect toolkit connecting with the world around us and…
the year ahead as it unfolds - all in a compact and pocket size that just begs you to pick it up and browse.The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2020 reinvents the tradition of the rural almanac for a new audience. It gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way. Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach holidays. There are also features on each month's unique nature, such as the meteor shower of the month, beehive behaviour, folklore and stories, seasonal recipes and charts tracking moon phases and tides. You will find yourself referring to the almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close. PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC: A SEASONAL GUIDE:'The perfect companion to the seasons' - India Knight'This book is your bible' - the Independent 'An ideal stocking filler' - The English Garden 'I love this gem of a book' - Cerys MatthewsRHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs?: A Gardener's Collection of Inspiring Ideas for Welcoming Wildlife
Par Sophie Collins, Helen Bostock. 2019
'Britain's ten million acres of private gardens add up to a vital haven for wildlife. Chock-a-block with ideas for encouraging…
wildlife into your plot, this pocket-sized book tells you how to make your off-street parking wildlife-friendly, why you should welcome wasps into the garden and whether you should let ladybirds overwinter in your home. One for budding David Attenboroughs.' - Mail on SundayForeword written by Isabella Tree of the Knepp Wildland Project.RHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs? offers more than 100 ideas for you to help wildlife thrive in your garden. Packed with simple, low-cost ideas that will make a huge difference to the natural world, the book suggests ways to help birds, bees, butterflies, beetles and many other declining species.Hopeful, informative and entertaining, with plenty of 'I-never-knew-that' mini-features, this is a book you and your family need, and one that you'll all enjoy, too. Includes topics such as how to increase the biodiversity of your plot and how to improve your soil without using chemicals.Includes...- Can I make my garden bat-friendly?- Do green roofs work?- Why should I love my weeds?- Should I keep honey bees?- Which flowers are friendliest for moths?- Where's best for a bird box?- Is garden lighting disruptive?...and many more.Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating
Par Joa Studholme. 2019
"Joa Studholme is the brains behind many of the distinctive Farrow & Ball shades that colour our lives. Joa's second…
Farrow & Ball book is a wonderfully instructive toolkit for understanding how the different paint colours, and their combinations and finishes can be used to conjure mood and atmosphere. It can be used either as a practical reference guide, to help you navigate your way to the style that you are seeking to emanate, or turned to as a beautifully rich source of inspiration." - House & Garden "Say goodbye to drab and dingy: Farrow & Ball's colour guru, Joa Studholme, tells you what paints to choose in every room." - Sunday Times"Farrow & Ball's design expert shows how to use colour to manipulate the size, shape and mood of your home." - Sunday Times StyleFarrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating offers winning colour combinations created by the experts at Farrow & Ball for every room in your home. At the heart of the book are 13 case studies of inspirational homes, from city apartments to country cottages, explored in turn to reveal how selecting the right range of colours can create a harmonious whole. For each case study there is a detailed colour palette recipe and a menu of ideas to copy. Colour is then considered room by room, showing how to combine colour with light and space to get the most of every area of the house, be it a large kitchen or a compact study."Joa Studholme knows a thing or two about what paint works where. As Farrow & Ball's colour consultant, she is perfectly placed to tell me how the right hues can create a house that has heart and soul." - i paper"The new book from paint masters Farrow & Ball, Recipes for Decorating, encourages you to bring heart to your home with the clever use of colour." - Psychologies magazine"Joa Studholme is the font of all wisdom when it comes to creating a scheme for your home." - Red magazine