Just in time for the sequel in 2009, Alan Moore's haunting masterpiece, "The Courtyard", is available in color for the first time! The most celebrated writer in the industry, Alan Moore, teams up with brilliant artist Jacen Burrows, to unleash this timeless tale of Lovecraftian psychological horror.[...]
Alan Lomax (1915-2002) began working for the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress in 1936, first as a special and temporary assistant, then as the permanent Assistant in Charge, starting in June 1937, until he left in late 1942. He recorded such important musicians as Woody Guthr[...]
Over 100 recipes - all illustrated - of cake decorating in the classic Alan Dunn style. Allan Dunn's Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating includes everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration is illustrated from beginning to end and all the equipm[...]
Over 45 recipes - all illustrated - of cake decorating in the classic Alan Dunn style. Allan Dunn's Christmas Cakes includes everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for that special time of the year. Each decoration is illustrated from beginning to end and all the equipment you n[...]
Includes creative design ideas for brightening up dark spaces, including north-facing walls; directory of plants that will thrive in shady spots. This work offers care advice for shady lawns and how to deal with moss and algae, and ways to achieve year-round colour and interest.[...]
Helps you learn how to grow vegetables from seed, maintain mature plants, keep the pests at bay and produce a sustainable crop in your vegetable garden. This work includes advice on feeding, watering and combating pests, weeds and diseases. It offers practical tips on preparing and improving soil.[...]
Offers advice on hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and sink gardens. This book offers advice on compatibility of containers and plants such as bulbs, climbers and fruit and vegetables, and how to arrange them for maximum visual and olfactory impact.[...]
Flowering shrubs can be the most dramatic and beautiful features in a garden. This book gives Alan Titchmarsh's expert advice on selecting the right plants for you, looking at colour, size and aspect to create stunning effects and healthy, happy plants. Includes: * guidance on choosing flowering shr[...]
Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens and this book will cover the ins and outs of growing climbers and wall plants to get the very best in terms of cover, cropping and flowering. It will look at flowering plants, fruit and some vegetable plants, and how to make the most of every ava[...]
Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces, and in this inspiring and practical guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to transform even the tiniest outdoor area into an attractive garden. With ideas for maximizing space and advice on garden design, planning and plant selection, this is the d[...]
In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh addresses key problem areas and provides easy-to-follow guidance on how to protect precious plants. Encouraging gardeners to create healthy ecosystems, Alan talks through the techniques to deal with harmful pests, weeds, diseases and disorders and suggests p[...]
Herbaceous perennials flower each year, dying down in the winter and springing back to life the following spring. They are central features in the landscape of a garden as they appear year-after-year and must be regarded as constant features. This book gives the expert view on the vast array of flow[...]
One of England's finest and most loved writers explores the uncomfortable and tragicomic gap between people's public appearance and their private desires in two tender and surprising stories. In "The Greening of Mrs. Donaldson, " a recently bereaved widow finds interesting ways to supplement her inc[...]
Alan Dunn is one of the world leaders in sugar crafting and his expertise and elegant touch come together beautifully in this, his latest book. Alan's stunning life-like floral arrangements are simply breathtaking. Chapter 1 looks at flower and foliage build-ups and shows you how to create all the m[...]
Celebrate deliciously and beautifully Master sugarcraft sculptor Alan Dunn shows how to create festive cakes decorated with cascading, lifelike floral arrangements built from sugarpaste. His easy-to-follow directions, accompanied by stunning, mouthwatering photographs, cover 35 floral varieties and[...]
Christmas is always a special time of year and what better way to celebrate than by making and decorating your very own Christmas cake? There are 15 elegant cakes to choose from, along with seven or so festive sprays to adorn your Christmas table. The cakes are decorated with all things Christmassy [...]
Alan Bristow, founder of Bristow Helicopters, died seven days after completing his autobiography. He was a truly remarkable man; his full-page obituary was published in The Times and The Daily Telegraph. As a merchant navy officer cadet during the war Bristow survived two sinkings, played a part in[...]
We all aspire to a beautiful garden that suits our lifestyle, but it can be hard to keep on top of the day-to-day care that gardens often require to look their best. Perfect for those who struggle with the workload, who want a space to relax in but aren't especially green-fingered, or for those are [...]
Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree, and even small gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments, so it's worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant. Here Alan Titchmarsh guides us through the selection and planting processes, plus how t[...]
Alan Mann was one of the great motor racing team managers of the 1960s. A successful race driver himself, he played a key role in Ford's 'Total Performance' programme, preparing and running iconic cars like Ford Falcons, Mustangs, Cobras, GT40s, Cortinas and Escorts for racing and rallying and build[...]
Great campsites across Europe, ideal for golfers of all levels. With thousands of campsites across Europe, choosing one can be a bewildering task. This guide aims to make life easier, providing a realistic, digestible number of great campsites while ensuring you find a great holiday destination, ide[...]
Great campsites across Europe offering teepees, treehouses, yurtsmore. Glamping (or glamorous camping) takes many forms but essentially it's a means to enjoy the outdoor, natural benefits of camping, while still enjoying a degree of comfort. This guide showcases novel accommodation without compromis[...]
This informative guide to quality camping and caravanning sites in Europe is ever-popular, especially with those planning a touring holiday. Featuring campsites across Europe, this guide to European campsites is a must for anyone seeking campsites in all corners of Europe.[...]
Quality Camping and Caravanning Parks. Colour layout, indexed by region, with useful regional introductions, and by county with colour maps. Suitable both for short breaks or longer stays, with facilities available for fishing, golf, riding and boat launching, and listing of parks open all year. New[...]