This is a portrait of forty of the best gardens in Dorset, from the intimate to the grand ranging over this timeless rural landscape of rolling hills, meadows, winterbournes & lush, well-wooded corners to the coast with its heathl&, steep chines & spectacular cliffs. There are delights & surprises aplenty, including a Roman temple in the suburbs of Bournemouth; a folly nestled within the fern garden of an ancestral manor; a classic cottage garden festooned with roses, honeysuckle & clematis; the spectacular subtropical coastal gardens of Abbotsbury; & the Arcadian landscape at Minterne, where a hillside of Himalayan rhododendrons & azaleas looks out over a chain of lakes, waterfalls & streams. Written in close consultation with the owners of the gardens, Roger Lane's informative text details the history of each garden & its development under the current owners, & then focuses on design, planting & the garden's relationship with the surrounding landscape. Glorious photographs taken through the seasons show the gardens at their finest. ...

The first book to be published on this fascinating subject, Gardens of Marrakesh champions the city' s relevance today in a world of water scarcity & urban development & explores its green heritage, considering some twenty gardens both from an historic & cultural perspective. ...

From director Francis Coppola (The Godfather Trilogy, Apocalypse Now) comes Gardens Of Stone, a poignant look at stateside military life during the Vietnam War featuring outstanding performances by James Caan, James Earl Jones & Oscar-winner Anjelica Hu ...

Thanks to its dramatic landscape & unique conditions, the Lake District has a long history of distinguished gardens in many differe 3.nt styles. While the lakes & mountains make unbeatable backdrops, the reliable moisture & peaty soil are ideal for a large range of plants. This book features over 40 gardens, all open to the public, that exemplify this heritage. Among the gardens are 17th-century Levens Hall, renowned for its topiary; picturesque gardens such as Rydal Hall; woodland & parkland gardens; gardens made by Wordsworth & Ruskin; grand 19th-century rhododendron gardens; elaborate gardens designed by or in the style of Thomas Mawson; & contemporary plantsman's gardens. On the western coastline there are gardens in Mediterranean or subtropical styles. The garden descriptions include each owner's choice of favourite plants, with explanations of the plants' virtues & the purposes & situations for which they are suited. Taking readers beyond the lakes & fells to some less well-known treasures, this book is for gardeners & visitors to the area alike. ...

Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting & bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake & his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent. Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. This is a novel in which a design, a mythology, wild & wayward magic & a host of characters combine with storytelling. ...

Shortly after midnight on March 18, 1990, two men broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston & committed the largest art heist in history. They stole a dozen masterpieces. The theft has become one of the nation's extraordinary mysteries. Art detective Harold Smith worked the theft for years. This work explores his unfinished leads. ...

The outrageous musical game! Line up your drinks..take a swig & pick a card..then gargle the tune for some instant gaggin' gurglin' fun as everybody guesses the song! Game is for 2 players +, aged 18+. Game contents
Includes:: Gargle cards, Pad & Pencil, Sand Timer, Rules & an Alcohol-free punch recipe.
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Simply scrape away the lines to reveal a stunning metallic picture that lies beneath. The 10 x 8 pictures are mastered by scraping ...

Max an Ben need a plan of escape! Max's parent's are planning a princess party for his sister's birthday. It's going to be pink! It's going to be horrible! Luckily, the Gargoylz are coming to the rescue with disguises, tricks & a whole heap of mischief! ...

The magic of garlic, for cooking & healing, has been known since the dawn of civilisation. Garlic: The Mighty Bulb is a comprehensive guide to using garlic at home, not just a staple when cooking but in a variety of ways. There's advice on growing your own (the best varieties for health) & how to cultivate & store the plant to maintain its healing properties. Author Natasha Edwards also demonstrates how to dry & plait garlic into traditional grappes, how to make up decongestants & boost the immune system. Plus a collection of 50 simple & varied recipes, from classic dishes such as a ...