129 results for 'Hardy, Vashti'

Bathsheba Everdene, a fiercely independent and spirited young woman, arrives at Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very...

Rhododendrons & Azaleas: A Comprehensive Colour Guide This authoritative guide profiles over 4,000 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas, featuring 1,100 colour photographs. Each entry provides...

Mark Bradford's Merchant Posters brings together an extensive collection of American artist Mark Bradford's "merchant posters" for the first time. These vibrant, textured prints were originally...

Birdie Bowers was a man of boundless energy and determination. Born in 1883 to an entrepreneurial father and missionary mother, he spent his life traversing the globe, accumulating experiences that...

The Hydrangea A Reappraisal by Maurice Foster Discover the remarkable diversity and versatility of the Hydrangea genus, which extends far beyond the familiar Hortensia of suburban gardens. With over...

Joanne Harris's Coastliners is a powerful novel about a hardy island community fighting against the encroaching sea. Set on a tiny Breton island, life has remained almost unchanged for over a hundred...

The true history of tattoo as both art and profession in the West is often misunderstood. For centuries, tattoo culture has been misrepresented as the domain of outcasts and outsiders. However, the...

A Year Full of Flowers is a comprehensive guide to gardening for all seasons, offering inspiration, planting ideas, and expert advice from Sarah Raven. With a focus on colour and scent, this book...

Goodbye to All That is a powerful and poignant account of Robert Graves's life, from his unhappy childhood to his experiences in the First World War and his subsequent decision to leave England...

A delicious collection of poems about food has arrived. Midnight Feasts brings together over 50 tasty poems that celebrate our love of food and drink. From sweet treats to savory dishes, this...

Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art by Carol Clerk Tattoos have evolved from a symbol of rebellion to a mainstream fashion statement, with a new generation rediscovering the vintage...

Isaiah Berlin's The Proper Study of Mankind is a comprehensive collection of his most thought-provoking essays, offering insights into the history of ideas and their relevance to contemporary issues...

The House of Lost Wives by Rebecca Hardy In 1813, Lizzie's life is forever changed when her sister Esme is sold in marriage to settle their family's debts. A year later, Esme is dead, and Lizzie is...

Discover a year of beauty in your garden with 365 expertly chosen plant varieties. This comprehensive guide, written by renowned horticulturist Philip Clayton, showcases a vast array of planting...

The Jungle Garden by Philip Oostenbrink is a comprehensive guide to creating lush and immersive outdoor spaces using hardy, foliage plants. Expert horticulturist Philip Oostenbrink shares his...

The Miniature Library of Queen Mary's Dolls' House is a unique glimpse into the intricately crafted library of the Queen Mary's Dolls' House, one of the world's most famous dollhouses. Created...

Ted Hughes' By Heart: 101 Poems to Remember In an age where memorising poems seems lost to us, Ted Hughes offers a solution. His introduction explains how using a memory system can help overcome this...

Giggle Your Way Through the Funniest Poems in the World! This side-splitting anthology presents a collection of rib-tickling rhymes guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Featuring poems about pets,...

Dorset's military heritage is a complex and fascinating story that spans centuries. From the Iron Age strongholds of the Durotriges tribes to the modern sea forts and nuclear bunkers of the Cold War,...

The BBC Sports Report: A 75-Year History of Sport and a BBC Institution First broadcast in 1948, Sports Report is the longest-running radio sporting programme in the world, and one of the BBC's hardy...

Evidence-Based Policy: A Practical Guide to Doing It Better is a comprehensive guide that challenges conventional methods of policy-making. Nancy Cartwright and Jeremy Hardie argue that current...

You're Nellie Westrop and don't you forget it. We'll see each other again one day, but until we do, take good care of yourself. Live a good life. Now go, my love. Born Ellen Hardy in 1900, Nellie's...

William Robinson's groundbreaking book, The Wild Garden, challenged the conventional approach to gardening in the late 19th century. Published in 1870, the book advocated for a naturalistic approach,...

The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Sensitive Children Face Challenges and How All Can Thrive Sensitive children often face unique challenges, but with the right support, they can thrive. Dr. W. Thomas...

The Shattered Skies by John Birmingham Centuries after their defeat, the Sturm have returned to wreak havoc on the galaxy. This powerful empire, driven by a twisted ideology, seeks to eradicate all...

The Undefeated Mind: A New Approach to Building Resilience Building resilience is often seen as a key to happiness, but few authors have focused on how to develop this hardiness in the face of...

Unlock Your Potential with the Right Mindset Think Like a Marine is an inspirational guide that shows how being part of an elite fighting force can teach you valuable skills to succeed in everyday...

The SAS in Occupied France 2: SAS Operations, June to October 1944 by Gavin Mortimer is a detailed account of two of the most significant Second World War operations carried out by the Special Air...

Shetland ponies are intelligent, cute, and compact equines originating from the Shetland Isles. They come in various colours and colour combinations, with beautiful long manes and tails, and are...