Batsford

A stylish celebration of some of the greatest buildings in Britain, from the 20th century and beyond, from the country's leading organization for the protection of 20th-century architecture. This...

A thought-provoking chronological timeline of the world's most influential books. Many books have become classics, must-reads, or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to...

A dreamy collection of poems to read before you turn off the light, or to guide you gently back to sleep when you wake in the small hours. This soothing anthology contains 100 nighttime poems...

Do things in style, with this essential advice from a real British butler to the rich and famous! As we know from Downton Abbey, there's nothing like a butler for properly entertaining a crowd...

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year. Every day of the year, a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366...

From the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon to modern Japanese Zen, Ruth Chivers discovers gardens through the ages and across the globe, exploring the history, design, horticulture, literary...

Poems to celebrate autumn. A companion volume to the successful winter and spring titles, this anthology of poems is as sweet as pumpkin spice and warming as a roaring log fire. With one poem for...

Relax and unwind at the end of the day with this calming collection of nature poems--one for each night of the year. Now more than ever we need something to comfort and distract us from the cares...

Poems to celebrate the winter season. A wonderful bedside companion for a frosty winter's evening, with poems to immerse yourself in the season. From William Shakespeare to John Keats to Katherine...

Connect the dots . . . and see 45 iconic buildings from around the world! From Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to Jorn Utzon's Sydney Opera House, these dot-to-dots present the world's most...

A fascinating, beautifully illustrated compendium of stories and facts about the insects in our world. Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing...

A mouthwatering anthology of food in literature, encompassing fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and even a smattering of recipes, with one piquant extract for every night of the year. This...

Inspirational and instructive, this mix of storytelling and beautiful images charts one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist. Both a showcase for Mary Ann's sketchbooks and...

An expertly curated collection of art and literature for all to benefit from the advantageous effects of creativity on calmness and stress reduction. Calm Your Mind uses the power of art and ideas to...

Cardigans is bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners to craft their perfect Nordic cardigans from a selection of 20 projects. Dive into a world of warmth, comfort, and...

Huge, stylish, and comprehensive, England's Post-War Listed Buildings covers over 500 of the country's most striking, and historically relevant, architectural gems. The classic examples range from...

12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has...

A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we always believed. The latest addition to the popular Everything You Know series, this book will blow apart your...

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body. Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong debunks the scientific myths we all take for granted. Written by author...

From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset. Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile...

Following the huge success of Experimental Flowers in Watercolour, artist Ann Blockley turns her hand to landscapes. Through stunning examples of her colorful, expressive work, Blockley explains how...

A unique collection of traditional stories about faeries, elves and goblins. Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in...

Fashion Doodling and ColouringAuthor: Frances MoffattPublisher: BatsfordPublication Date: February 02, 2021Number of Pages: 192 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1849946736ISBN-13:...

From William Blake's "Infant Joy" to Longfellow's "My Lost Youth," this beautifully illustrated anthology celebrates childhood. These poems capture every facet of childhood: the magic and wonder,...

Ever wondered how to fit the ironing into an already overcrowded schedule? Or needed advice on how to deal with house guests whose political opinions you abhor? In this charming guide, Her Ladyship...

A beautifully lyrical look at the glories of British landscapes and wildlife, written by the Guardian's nature writer Paul Evans. Even if you never get closer to nature than a small urban green...

How To Think Like A Coder: Without Even TryingAuthor: Jim ChristianPublisher: BatsfordPublication Date: Mar 06, 2018Number of Pages: 144 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10:...

Learn Watercolour Landscapes Quickly (Learn Quickly)Author: Hazel SoanPublisher: BatsfordPublication Date: June 02, 2020Number of Pages: 112 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10:...

Paint London town red . . . and blue, yellow, green, or any color you like! This exquisite coloring book contains 45 stylish line drawings of the city's most iconic buildings. The architecture ranges...

A quirky and engaging book about creating stories in stitch, from an up-and-coming young textile artist. Bring your personal story to life in colorful, vibrant textile art. In this gorgeous book,...