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The Repair Shop
The BBC's 'The Repair Shop' has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone. This book concentrates on the show's much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clock restorer Steve Fletcher, metalworker Dominic Chinea, silversmith Brenton West, leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch - aka The Teddy Bear Ladies. Each of the experts shares their own stories and their repairs, capturing in the process the magic and ethos of the barn.
£22.00
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The Madman's Gallery
The stories behind some of the most unusual and remarkable artworks from around the world, beautifully illustrated throughout
£30.00
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DIY With Jay
Tips, tricks, and expert DIY advice from Jay Blades MBE, star of the hit BBC One show The Repair Shop, which reaches 7 million viewers.
£20.00
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The Wolf Hall Picture Book
A photography book that is a vital accompaniment to the many fans of Hilary Mantel's bestselling Wolf Hall Trilogy
£20.00
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Another Year of Wonder
In this follow-up to her much-loved 'Year of Wonder', award-winning broadcaster, journalist and violinist Clemency Burton-Hill continues her mission to demystify and open up the world of classical music to everyone, offering up one extraordinary piece of music to listen to every day of the year.
£16.99
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Faded Glamour by the Sea
Fulfilling a lifetime dream of finding a house by the sea, Pearl Lowe now brings her laid-back decorating style to coastal living with Faded Glamour by the Sea.
£25.00
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Revolution in the Head: The "Beatles" Records and the Sixties
In this book the Beatles are pinpointed, record by record, in precise and fascinating detail against the backdrop of the vibrant 1960s. This edition includes material from 'The Beatles Live at the BBC' and the 'Anthology' series.
£12.99
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Start Painting Now
Unleash your creative spirit while caring for your mind with this inspiring, practical and joyful painting handbook.
£20.00
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The Real and the Romantic
A fresh look at a period of English art that has surged in interest and popularity in recent years, authored by one of Britain's leading art historians and critics. The 21st century has seen an enormous surge of interest in English art of the interwar years. Work by artists like Stanley Spencer and Eric Ravilious has soared in value while new critical attention has been paid to others, often women, who were previously overlooked, such as Winifred Knights and Evelyn Dunbar. High-profile exhibitions have attracted record-breaking visitor numbers and challenged received opinion, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of the cultural landscape of the 1920s and 1930s. With these new perspectives in mind, 'The Real and the Romantic' takes a fresh look at this richly diverse period in English art.
£35.00
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ART EXPLAINED
Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, or Rembrandt obsess over painting his own image? What's the secret behind the Terracotta Army, or Andy Warhol's soup cans? 'Art: Explained' offers straightforward and satisfying answers to 100 of these fascinating questions. If you've ever looked at an art masterpiece in awe, but wondered just what it means, here is your guide.
£14.99
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Symphonies for the Soul
Whether you suffer from loneliness or laziness, from bereavement or betrayal, a heartbreak or a mere hangover, here you'll find the perfect piece of classical music to heal the heart, soothe the soul and cure the maladies of the modern world. Musician and writer Oliver Condy takes the role of musical physician, using his years of experience to prescribe remedies for all manner of ailments in the form of classical music. With more than 100 recommendations, 'Symphonies for the Soul' is filled with fascinating stories behind the pieces and composers selected, and how in their own unique ways they can nourish the spirit in times of need.
£20.00
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The Modern Flower Press
A Best Floristry Book of 2022, Gardens Illustrated A contemporary, beautifully illustrated book on flowers, flower pressing and arranging.'A delight, packed with stories about the flowers JamJar Flowers work with, as well as practical information' House & Garden
£30.00
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Picture This
Molly Bang illustrates the concept of picture. She was inspired to write the book whilst conducting art workshops with elementary school children, for whom she needed to find a simple way to explain how compositional choices are made.
£17.99
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You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book
Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to use a sewing machine, and how to follow a pattern. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 stylish and straightforward projects (all patterns provided), from colourful headbands to eye-catching dresses and trendy sweatshirts. Some of the projects even teach you how to upcycle vintage and thrifted clothes to create gorgeous, unique items for your wardrobe. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence. By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any new project with confidence and all the techniques and skills you need at your fingertips. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy creating your own tailored wardrobe with this beautiful book by your side.
£19.99
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The Green Sketching Handbook
Transform your wellbeing, alleviate stress and create calm by learning how to sketch the natural world.
£14.99
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Painting Animals in Watercolour
Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolour techniques; offers specific advice on using colour and painting, fur, feathers, and features; and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colourful examples and guidance, this work explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character.
£12.99
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Muse
The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists. This book tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works.
£14.99
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The Repair Shop
We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series 'The Repair Shop' are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold and the stories they tell. With this book, Jay Blades takes you inside the workshop of dreams to discover some of the most moving stories from the series, including some previously unseen restorations.
£10.99
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£12.95
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Kyffin williams
With her particular expertise, Dr Ma in her study is able to draw comparisons between the work of Kyffin Williams and Chinese art, linking him to other artistic traditions and establishing his rightful place in the wider world.
£30.00
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A Modern Way to Live
In 2005, childhood friends Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill set out to convince people of the power of good design and its ability to influence our wellbeing. They founded The Modern House - in equal parts an estate agency, a publisher and a lifestyle brand - and went on to inspire a generation to live more thoughtfully and beautifully at home. As The Modern House grew, Matt and Albert came to realise that the most successful homes they encountered - from cleverly conceived studio flats to listed architectural masterpieces - had been designed with attention to the same timeless principles: Space, Light, Materials, Nature and Decoration. In this lavishly illustrated book, Matt tells the stories of these remarkable living spaces and their equally remarkable owners, and demonstrates how the five principles can be applied to your own space in ways both large and small.
£26.00
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Lost Skills and Crafts Handbook
In this inspirational and practical guide to country life, passionate and hugely knowledgeable countryman Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain, its landscapes and wildlife, its traditions, customs and crafts.
£16.99
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Worlds of Wonder
Go on an adventure and let your imagination roam from world to world, discovering enchanted sea turtles, curious cats and lost song birds along the way. In this new colouring book, Johanna Basford lends her signature style of inky illustration to a series of brand new inkscapes and themes, all with a sprinkling of her much-loved botanicals.
£16.99
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Art Matters
Combining Neil Gaiman's extraordinary words with Chris Riddell's deft and striking illustrations, 'Art Matters' will inspire its readers to seize the day in the name of art. Neil Gaiman once said that 'the world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before'. This little book is the embodiment of that vision. A creative call to arms, this timely illustrated collection of ideas, thoughts, feelings and artistic manifestos will be inspirational to young and old, and will encourage glorious, creative rebellion.
£7.99
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