When Georgia O'Keeffe first visited New Mexico in 1917, she was instantly drawn to the stark beauty of its unusual architectural and landscape forms. In 1929, she began spending part of almost every year painting there, first in Taos, and subsequently in and around Alcalde, Abiquiu, and Ghost Ranch,[...]

David Goldblatt (b.1930) began photographing in the 1960s. Since then, he has produced a body of work that is a fascinating study of life in South Africa during and after apartheid. His images, which have been described as 'acute in historical and political perception', reveal the system's origins, [...]

A classic collection of eight idyllic rural scenes for cross switchers to enjoy from a selection of favorite designers. Each design encapsulates a moment of rustic tranquillity, from a charming cottage brimming with summer flowers, to a bluebell carpet blanketing a woodland scene.Choose from a selec[...]

Lesley Pearse, No.1 UK bestselling author of "The Promise and Belle", is back with "Forgive Me", a compelling story of a daughter uncovering her mother's secret past. Cheltenham, 1991 When Eva Patterson returns home from work one day, a devastating scene awaits her. Her mother, Flora, lies dead in t[...]

International number one best-selling author Lesley Pearse brings a compelling story of courage, friendship and love in her brand new novel Without a Trace. Coronation Day, 1953. In the Somerset village of Sawbridge, young shopkeeper Molly Heywood slips away from the celebrations to her friend's cot[...]

Crisis and Control explains how neoliberal transformations of political and economic systems are militarising the policing of protest, based on a compelling empirical study of police agencies and practices from 1995 until the present. Lesley J. Wood shows that the increasing role of the security and[...]

An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.[...]

Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", this title tells the story of three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of spying. It is illustrated, and is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow.[...]

Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", this title is a re-telling of the Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and of course the eponymous Mr Toad.[...]

The portfolio is the single most important part of every architectural student's education. Part of the "Seriously Useful Guides" series, this book advice for students on how to prepare and present their portfolios. It also covers the various forms of portfolios: the Electronic Portfolio, the Academ[...]

Prepare to face the horrors behind closed doors in the new Inspector Handford mystery.

A Cook's Manual and 100 Recipes. A definitive identifier and user's guide to spices, spice blends and aromatic ingredients. A classic collection of fantastic recipes for spicy dishes shown in more than 1200 stunning step-by-step photographs.[...]

It is a very impressive book. Its coverage of contemporary discourses of fatherhood is comprehensive. The theoretical stance is one that allows for complexity and fluidity. The authors write well, making even esoteric sociological and cultural theory accessible. I recommend it' - "British Journal of[...]