Böcker utgivna av Batsford

The moving story of the life and work of novelist Virginia Woolf, revealed through her own letters to those closest to her.

100 Poems to Help You Heal is a soothing anthology of hopeful and therapeutic poems to reach for in moments of grief and sadness for a helping hand in processing difficult emotions.

30 inspiring crochet square patterns, ranging from classic granny squares to mosaic crochet.

A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands - featured in the book are 18 different wood and textile projects suitable both for beginners itching to get started and for those who already know that handicrafts are the most enjoyable hobby you can have!

The Book Cover is a beautiful collection of classic twentieth century Batsford book covers, from Art Deco gems to cool-looking mid-century architecture titles and quirky designs from the 60s and 70s.

100 20th Century Sports and Leisure Buildings gives a fascinating insight into the spaces where we play from swimming pools and skate parks to cricket pavilions and ice rinks, this book explores some of the most architecturally significant structures of the past century.

A fascinating miscellany of twentieth century maps of London, mostly drawn from the historical treasure house that is the London Metropolitan Archives.

An exquisitely illustrated chronicle of Hannah Dale's year spent deeply immersed in rewilding her Lincolnshire farm.

A nostalgic exploration of Britain's distinctive and architecturally significant seafront buildings from the 1920s to the new millennium.

An entrancing introduction to the complex history of witches and witchcraft that uncovers a world laden with myth, magic and superstition.

An exploration of the golden age of car travel, looking at both its cultural and architectural impact on the world.

Banksy's Lost Works is a landmark exploration of the sold, stolen and destroyed works of Banksy, perhaps one of the most famous and controversial living artists of our time.

Published in partnership with Jane Austen's House, the idyllic country cottage where the beloved author lived and wrote all her novels, this chronologically arranged and beautifully illustrated book is a glorious miscellany of Austen's life and works.

Extraordinary Pools is a visual feast of 49 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world.

Fascinating stories of the birds and birdsongs from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes for every entry.From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans of the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature's wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their birdsongs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays. With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland. A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world. With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants and the gorgeous songs of hornbills. The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It's like joining him on a field trip. Anyone with even a passing interest in the bird world, or even the natural world, will be captivated by the stories and sounds.

100 Poems to Help You Sleep is a calming anthology of positive and meditative poems to turn to in the middle of the night to restore tranquil sleep and sweet dreams.

The Independent Cook includes over 75 simple and delicious recipes, perfect for anyone moving out of home for the first time, or just wanting to take their cooking skills to the next level.

Cooling Towers is a beautifully illustrated exploration and celebration of cooling towers, the monumental and imposing brutalist structures dotted around the UK that are relics of 20th-century industrial history and are disappearing fast.

Based on an exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery in autumn 2024, this book collects together 30 original East London Group paintings that serve as inspiration for new works by contemporary artists including David Hepher, Doreen Fletcher and Tim Craven.

A sublime bedside poetry companion for every autumn evening.

An exciting new edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals. This beautiful new edition of The Farmyard Set is bigger in size, ensuring a closer look at the world's favourite farm animals. Readers of The Country Set and Flying the Nest should dust down their wellingtons once again and come and meet The Farmyard Set. This handsome and lavishly illustrated gift book features 50 of farming's best-loved creatures, brought to life by award-winning artist Hannah Dale. Among them are old favourites, such as the Jersey cow and the Gloucester Old Spot, the Indian Runner duck and the Shetland pony, known for their charm and striking appearance. Alongside each illustration, Hannah Dale provides detailed descriptions and fascinating facts that help us learn more about the character and background of each beloved animal.

A practical guide to selecting the best move available, every time, from any chess position, packed with tips, tricks and shortcuts from the greatest chess players.

Learn the art of Himmeli in this captivating book in which traditional Finnish craft and modern design intertwine to create stunning geometric mobiles from rye straw.

An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.In this mesmerising compendium you'll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You'll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveller's across the heavens. And as you wander through the ancient woods, you'll encounter spirits between the branches, insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs and the promise of the big, bad wolf.  The stories included here traverse countries and continents and have been carefully selected to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown. Immerse yourself in the tapestry of tales collected in these pages, each story a testament to the enduring enchantment of the seas, skies, and woodlands.

Learn how to create beautiful, modern flower wreaths, not just for Advent and Christmas but throughout the year. Decorate your front door, walls and dining tables, and even your head with flower wreaths. Organised around the seasons of the year, this book has 40 flower projects for all occasions, from the first longing for spring and budding greenery via summer light and harvest time to Christmas and winter rest. All wreaths have clear step-by-step instructions in text and pictures. There are facts about which materials are suitable and sustainable for the different seasons, including which you can pick yourself from nature or your garden. Written by florist, photographer and writer Malin Björkholm, whose wreaths and flower arrangements have become famous on Instagram due to their simplicity and use of natural materials. Projects in this book include an enchanting bright yellow mimosa flower wreath for spring, a traditional midsummer Swedish flower crown, a striking circlet of dried flowers and berries for autumn and a classic door wreath with pine cones for Christmas. More luxurious and more modern than any wreath-making book you'll have seen before, these magical projects will provide endless inspiration for year-round decorating with flowers.

A thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known for their richly textured, deeply evocative work in stitch, collaborate for the first time in this important and timely book. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of work from both artists along with other embroiderers and textile artists from around the world, Soulful Stitch documents a wide range of stitched responses to crisis, both personal and global. With invaluable advice on how to develop your own work in times of trouble, it explores:¿ How the restrictions and trials of everyday life can inform your textile work, enabling you to develop imaginative new approaches. ¿ The healing power of stitch to soothe and console, with the simple act of putting needle into fabric providing a mindful route to inner calm. ¿ Practical ways to continue with your textile art practice in the face of seismic life changes, finding creative opportunity in difficult situations. ¿ How to use found objects, repurposed threads and personal items to create deep emotional resonance in your own work. Both authors have recent lived experience of having to navigate new paths through big life challenges, making this book particularly heartfelt. It truly demonstrates how even in the toughest times, creativity in textile art can keep you afloat.

Published in partnership with the National Churches Trust, this fascinating book is a sumptuous and authoritative photographic history of churches in England told through the objects inside them. Arranged chronologically from Roman times to the present day, it covers a huge range of church objects including ornate fonts, beautiful stained glass windows, carved bench ends and rood screens, precious silverware and even church organs, and each piece has a fascinating story to tell. Within these pages, you'll discover:¿ The Hinton St Mary mosaic in Dorset, created in the early 4th century AD and showing the first depiction of Jesus Christ in Britain. ¿ The full Norman repertoire of abstract geometrical forms displayed in the Tower Arch, St John's Church, Northampton. ¿ The Becket pilgrims represented in glowing medieval stained glass in Canterbury Cathedral. ¿ Exquisitely carved misericords showing scenes from spiritual life through the year in Ripple church, Worcestershire. ¿ Destruction and survival through the Dissolution of the Monasteries at Croyland, Lincolnshire. ¿ Works of art in glass by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones in Brampton, Cumbria. ¿ Dame Elizabeth Frink's intimate 'Walking Madonna' statue outside Salisbury Cathedral. Among many other glorious treasures of England's Christian history, it's the perfect book for architecture enthusiasts, countryside explorers, dedicated churchgoers and anyone interested in the ongoing story of English churches.