The Beauty in the Beast is a delightful portrait of some of the UK's best-loved wild animals & birds & the colourful enthusiasts who champion their causes. Meet the water vole-woman from Shropshire, the owl-man from Somerset & Gordon, the dancing toad-fancier. These & many other fabulously engaging characters carry a deep knowledge of their chosen species within a distinctly quirky shell. Other animals making an appearance include otters, bats, dolphins, dragonflies, foxes & adders. Hugh Warwick, animal enthusiast & hedgehog fanatic, writes a series of affectionate & lively homages to the animals of the British Isles, composed of fieldwork & interviews with the people who love & conserve them. ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning The Beauty Of Gallop  Horse image.  This picture perfect puzzle

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The beautiful steam of a locomotive is truly one of Britains greatest inventions & for generations, many have marvelled at the power portrayed in its iron form!

Blending magically with scenery whilst passing, the life of a locomotive is represented truly through the mystical qualities of smoke & pure white steam that appears.

Even though Britains glory days of steam ended in 1968, these ingenuous machines continue to enthral people of all ages...

Full of stunning colour & rare black-&-white photographs, The Beauty Of Steam is a stunning portrayal of the working of steam & the gorgeous preserved locomotives that travel through the grand landscapes of Britain.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781912332212
• Author: Peter Waller
• Publisher: Danann Publishing
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 103
• Dimensions: 27.5 x 27.5 x 3cm















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‘ What some might call beauty, I find monstrous’ … delve into Wray Delaney’s stunning retelling of Beauty & the Beast.

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This illustrated tour of the world's most extraordinary trees provides an insight into some of the natural world's most astonishing structures. Through 100 photographs, The Beauty of Trees tells the story of our relationship with trees throughout history. Each image is supported by information about the botany of the tree, along with the stories, traditions & legends associated with it. From the giant sequoias of California to the bonsai of Japan, the pink tulip tree of the Himalayas to the Scots pine
- & even the humble acorn
- award-standard photography & insightful text bring the majesty & mystery of the world's trees to life.

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What will you find from his story?

Nuri is a beekeeper, his wife, Afra, an artist.

They live a simple life,



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Details: 1915. The great detective Sherlock Holmes is retired & quietly engaged in the study of honey bees when a young
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When a recipe calls for `beer' do you have the first clue of what you should add? 

When was the last time you read a recipe

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Read by Nigel Anthony. It's March, AD 81. Emperor Titus wants Flavia & her friends to find a precious gem called ' Nero's Eye'. According to a prophecy, whoever possesses the stone will rule Rome: so Titus needs it to maintain his power, especially since it's rumoured that Nero is not dead, but still alive. Their mission takes the four detectives on a caravan across North Africa, where they encounter wild animals & beast-hunters, sandstorms & mirages, pantomime actors, & a mysterious beggar who claims to have witnessed Nero's death. A gripping tale set in the most exotic & intriguing location yet in all the Roman Mysteries. ...

Get your crochet off to a flying start with 8 simple projects & multiple techniques.  In this complete course, crochet expert Claire Montgomerie covers everything you need to get started: essential tools & materials, how to hold your hook, make your first stitches, fasten off & read a pattern. Clear step-by-step photographs & a handy fold-out flap with crochet abbreviations make it accessible for all, whether you are hooking your first stitch or revisiting the basics. Take small steps & familiarize yourself with the terminology & techniques to master the essentials of crochet in no time at all. Claire combines helpful, friendly guidance with 8 colourful modern projects, each one teaching & consolidating a new technique – from increasing & decreasing to changing colour & joining seams.  Embark on your crochet journey & have fun creating your own crocheted wearable accessories & home décor items with all things bright & woolly. Product Information:  •†ISBN: 97... ...