Art and Leisure Books
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World Art The Essential Illustrated History
The perfect definitive introduction to art and appreciation. Illustrated with over 350 colour illustrations and organised by era from Gothic to Modern, the book covers works by popular and important artists from Giotto to Pollock, with sections on important art movements and painting techniques.
Features- 448 pages
- Hardback
- A must for anyone interested in art
Dimensions (cm) 31h x 25.8w
Code 76196In Stock
Was £30.00 £12.00
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Led Zeppelin The Illustrated Biography
Classic, rare and previously unseen photographs accompany this chronological biography of British rock and heavy metal band Led Zeppelin, formed in 1968.
Features- 224 pages
- Hardback
Dimensions (cm) xxh x xxw
Code 820529In Stock
Was £16.99 £6.00
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The Beatles Then There Was Music
Chronicling the meteoric rise to fame of the Fab Four from their births and early beginnings to a year by year account of their key moments up to 2007. Illustrated throughout, with informative text, a chronology panel on each page and a host of memorabilia.
Features- 448 pages
- Hardback
- Black and white and colour photographs
- An invaluable gift book for any Beatles fan
Dimensions (cm) 29.8h x 25.5h
Code 812281In Stock
Was £29.99 £12.99
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The Best of Mrs Beeton's Puddings & Desserts
Traditional British pudding and dessert favourites taken from Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management published in 1861, updated for the modern cook and featuring Mrs Beeton's tips throughout.
Features- 250 pages
- Paperback
- Black and white illustrations
- Traditional British cookbook
Dimensions (cm) 20h x 13.5w
Code 819226In Stock
Was £7.99 £4.99
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Audrey Style
Pamela Clarke Keogh's best-selling biography of the beautiful fashion icon and actress Audrey Hepburn is now available in paperback for the first time.
Features- 240-page paperback
- Superb colour photographs throughout
- Appeal to fashion design students
- Fascinating biography
Dimensions (cm) 25.3h x 18.8w
Code 822482In Stock
£14.99
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Pam Ayres The Works The Classic Collection
1975 Opportunity Knocks winner Pam Ayres is today one of Britain's best-loved poets. This collection contains 120 of Pam Ayres' favourite poems from the 1970s and '80s and is accompanied by personal introductions to many of them and delightful drawings by Susan Hellard.
Features- 256 pages
- Hardback
- Humour
- A must for any Pam Ayres fan
Dimensions (cm) 21.6h x 14w
Code 817359In Stock
£14.99
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The Best of Mrs Beeton's British Cooking
Traditional British cooking favourites taken from Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management published in 1861, updated for the modern cook and featuring Mrs Beeton's tips throughout.
Features- 250 pages
- Hardback
- Black and white illustrations
- Traditional British cookbook
Dimensions (cm) 20h x 13.5w
Code 819407In Stock
£7.99
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A Wine Miscellany
Graham Harding provides a highly informative and entertaining plethora of facts about wine. From a list of the wines quaffed by James Bond to the story behind the Cat's Pee label A Wine Miscellany is bound to delight beginners and connoisseurs alike.
Features- 160 pages
- Hardback
- Illustrations
Dimensions (cm) 119h
Code 75013In Stock
Was £9.99 £3.99
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Best Loved Hymns and Readings
Indispensible for anyone planning to make a speech at a wedding, christening or funeral and also a valuable devotional guide. Contains over 200 poems, hymns and readings with a short introduction to the author and each piece.
Features- 224 pages
- Hardback
- Perfect reference for anyone needing to make a speech
- Ideal devotional gift
Dimensions (cm) 20.5 x 14
Code 71222In Stock
Was £12.99 £9.99
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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolour
An essential reference book for anyone wanting to start out with watercolours. There are sections on materials and techniques plus a guide to drawing the framework for your paintings.
Features- 96 pages
- Hardback
- Colour illustrations
- Excellent guide to watercolour painting
Dimensions (cm) 28.6h x 22.6w
Code 17292In Stock
Was £7.99 £5.99
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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
This beautifully illustrated book contains everything you need to know to master the art of calligraphy. Includes a full set of alphabet sytles and a wealth of applications for them all.
Features- 96 pages
- Hardback
- Colour illustrations and calligraphy examples throughout
- Easy to follow and inspiring instructions
Dimensions (cm) 29h x 23w
Code 817528In Stock
Was £7.99 £5.99
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Jennifer Aldridge's Archers' Cookbook
Angela Piper's Jennifer Aldridge shares 150 of her favourite recipes in this season-by-season tour of the kitchens of Ambridge interspersed with rose-tinted misty memories of the village and its residents.
Features- 176-page hardback
- Illustrated throughout
Dimensions (cm) 27h x 20w
Code 822481In Stock
£9.99
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I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
The nations best-loved poems, from Chaucer to Shakespeare, Wordsworth to Shelley, Burns to Yeats, Brooke to Auden and Larkin to Cope.
Features- xx-page hardback
- Beautiful gift book
- Index allows you to search by first lines and well-known phrases
Dimensions (cm) 20.4h x 16w
Code 823464In Stock
£9.99
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Art Nouveau Book
A beautifully illustrated journey through the architecture, furniture, glassware, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture of one of the most chic and extravagant decorative styles in art history, Art Nouveau.
Features- 192 pages
- Paperback
- Colour photographs
- Chapters on Ceramics, Glass, Metalwork, Jewellery and influences by region, e.g. Spain and America Informative text
Dimensions (cm) 20sq
Code 824268In Stock
Was £14.95 £8.00
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Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom
A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the present day.
Features- 320-page hardback
- 300 hand-picked pieces arranged alphabetically
- Perfect for planning a speech or ceremonial occasion
Dimensions (cm) 19h x 13.8w
Code 824623In Stock
Was £12.99 £10.39
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Humphrey Lyttelton Last Chorus An Autobiographical Medley
An engaging and witty self portrait of musician, writer, cartoonist, calligrapher and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton.
Features- 512-page paperback
- 16 pages of photographs
- Integrated illustrations
Dimensions (cm) 19.7h x 12.9w
Code 822537In Stock
Was £9.99 £8.00
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Hot-Water Bottle Covers
A fabulous collection of 30 inspiring knitting projects, from simple to stunning and retro to macho.
Features- 156-page paperback
- Beautiful colour illustrations throughout
- Detailed instructions and explanations of techniques
- Suitable for knitters of all abilities
- Published by Guild of Master Craftsmen
Dimensions (cm) 21h x 21w
Code 822479In Stock
Was £9.99 £7.99
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