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Ever since it came to the world's attention in the 17th century, the world's most famous tapestry has been a source of never-ending speculation. This book highlights the background of its construction and the events of 1066 that it portrays. It details warfare and weaponry, armour and costumes, depictions of everyday life, houses and farming.

A detailed, accessible guide to the best on offer in Cambridge based around two circular walks with optional diversion. Contains histories of the city and of individual buildings such as the famous university colleges.

A Chinese addition to the popular Pitkin City Guides series, this guide points visitors towards the best on offer in Edinburgh through two walks. Contains information on key areas and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Written for the French visitor, this is a lavishly illustrated guide based on walks that take in the 'must-sees' of Bath, with diversions for those with more time.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all.

Oxford - an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today's tourist can enjoy them all.

A poignant description of one of Europe's most well known war cemeteries.

On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe.

On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe.

For many, the name of Ypres invokes some of our most poignant poetry, written by soldiers at the front line. Reminders of the horrors and heroism of a terrible war await the visitor, but also the pleasures of discovering the richness of a heritage that stretches back over 800 years.

On 6 June the greatest landing force ever assembled began the Allied Liberation of France and Europe.

A history of Cottingham

Did you know that Henry VIII was too fat to walk down the stairs? That Mary Queen of Scots was almost killed by an earthquake at Sheffield Castle? Or that Elizabeth I wore poisonous makeup? This book, containing 400 fantastic facts about the Tudor era and more than 100 illustrations, will delight Tudor fans everywhere!

This fun little book, with 400 fantastic facts about British royal history and more than 100 illustrations, will delight fans of British history everywhere!

A fascinating Pitkin guide with stunning photographs of England's most famous gardener.

Beautifully illustrated colouring book of celebrated London buildings, accompanied by evocative descriptions. Book created by the cult ceramics company People Will Always Need Plates.

A practical guide to using gouache in botanical painting, by a leading botanical painter. Includes step-by-step demonstration paintings.

Most people are familiar with the use of horses and their heroic actions in the First World War, but what about camels, monkeys and the mighty elephant? In this wonderfully illustrated title, learn about how animals were trained and used, the role pets had to play in the war, and the plight of animals on the farm, down the mine and in the street.

A modern take on the classic Gulliver's Travels in the form of a colouring book.The illustrations are playful and fanciful but always wonderful to look at. A must have for anyone with a passion for colouring in and illustration from a major creative talent.

In Learn Drawing Quickly, Sharon Finmark shows you how to achieve light and shade in your drawings and how to create solidity of form in your compositions. By the end of this little book you should be able to draw with confidence and have fun with it!

A fun and interactive book packed with ideas and material for making your own artworks and collages. Create a range of collage projects, from city scapes and travel journals using holiday snaps, to glitter-filled cards for friends.

A comprehensive guide to the complex history of Scotland's monarchy, ranging in time from 843 AD until 1807. Detailed sections on royal houses are accompanied by fascinating colour photographs of artworks and artefacts.

Like New York, London can be enjoyed all day and all night. This insider's guide gives you the gen on where, when and how to enjoy London at any hour. It covers places to stay, places to eat, drink, dance and be entertained and informed. Including all the main and famous places in London but with the added twist of highlighting some of the lesser-known parks, palaces and museums. The book is structured by hours of the day, so it gives the ideal time to do any number of great things in a great city, from breakfast places and tea at 4, to cocktails at 6 and midnight walks. Discover gin palaces, walks beside the Thames, Hawksmoor churches and haunted pubs with this indispensable guide. Each entry lists the nearest tube stop so this grand city can be explored with an Oyster card! Author Matt Brown from legendary London blog the Londonist is probably the most London-obsessed person there is. He brings his own extensive knowledge of the city to the book, revealing an array of new experiences even for the long-term Londoner and the discerning tourist. With London Underground going 24 hours in September, this is a timely book to discover some of the hidden charms of this fascinating city.

Zen of Drawing inspires you to pick up a pen, pencil or an iPad and start drawing what you see with a 'zen' approach. Author Peter Parr has spent his career in animation successfully teaching people to draw and encouraging students to nurture their skills through observational drawing. He advocates a fresh way of looking closely at your subject and enlisting an emotional response, in order to fully appreciate the nature of what you are about to draw. You will learn that whatever you are drawing, it is essential not only to copy its outline but also to ask yourself: is it soft, smooth or rough to the touch? How heavy is it? Is it fragile or solid? Then, having grasped the fundamental characteristics, or zen, of the object, make corresponding marks on the paper - crisp textures, a dense wash, a scratchy or floating line. The chapters cover: keeping a sketchbook; tools (pen, pencil, charcoal, watercolour and iPad); perspective; line and volume; tone and texture; structure and weight; movement and rhythm; energy, balance and composition.

A comprehensive and stylish guide to over 500 of the country's most striking and historically relevant architectural gems, from private houses to schools, churches, military buildings, monuments and parks.

Glen shows with step-by-step demonstration paintings how he builds up his paintings, working first in watercolour and adding other media to create his original style. He gives advice on his methods and techniques and encourages the reader to experiment with mixed media.

Looking at the past and present of Gateshead through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of Preston through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of Wallsend through the use of pictures and informative captions.