1001 Gardens is an extraordinary showcase of the best examples of mans artistic taming of nature from the worlds most outstanding landscape gardeners. From the famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra to hidden gems such as the Leichtag familys Healing Garden created for patients at the San Diego Childrens Hospital this lavishly illustrated guide will delight both lovers of natural beauty & gardeners alike. Covering the entire globe the guide presents the very best example of every gardening style whether it is the inspirational European floral display of impressionist painter Claude Monets garden at Giverny in France or the exuberant diversity of the lush tropical gardens of Bali. Everywhere gardens speak of the intimate relationship between man & the environment. Worldwide & from person to person our conceptions of beauty may differ but gardeners are united in their desire to create visions of heaven on earth places that stimulate the imagination & restore the spirit. ...

Every golfer longs for the opportunity to play as many great golf holes as possible. Fully updated for 2012 it contains over 800 illustrations from international golf courses across the world 1001 Golf Holes is a truly comprehensive guide to the worlds ultimate golf holes. Fact boxes provide instant information on the course location architect designer length & par of each hole while longer entries give further insight into playing the hole the designers intention & the history of the greats who have played there. Whether you play the game for the strategy the locations or simply the fun of it each hole has a story to tell & a challenge for golfers to master. Covering 3-par 4-par & 5-par the challenging the scenic the celebrity-designed & the most demanding this magnificent guide will let you discover the 1001 holes you simply must play. ...

In this book dozens of common ailments & injuries are given drug-free relief with kitchen cures which range from traditional herbalist ideas through food-based immune-boosters to household concoctions. Based on proven homeopathic remedies as well as medical research these invaluable at-home solutions will help treat everything from first-aid emergencies to chronic health conditions. ...

Companion to the record-breaking London exhibit this book is rich with vibrant images & little known facts that highlight revolutionising discoveries made throughout Muslim history that effected world change & continue to shape our world today. The beautifully illustrated volume mirrors the original self-published book in stunning illustrations information & scope but has a more accessible presentation & price to appeal to both trade consumers & exhibit visitors. The book explores scientific & technological history in Islamic culture from health care to astronomy to reveal the innovations of Muslim society that have shaped our modern world. Complete with a foldout timeline & map illustrating the worldly contributions of Muslims remarkable photographs & colourful illustrations artefacts historic documents & drawings this book not only reveals 1001 Muslim inventions but provides insight into the everyday life of the historic Muslim society & related Western growth. ...

Young children will love to spot the lords ladies knights & jesters in this new medieval addition to the popular 1001 Things to Spot" series. Scenes include life in a castle a magnificent feast an exciting jousting tournament the busy kitchen a castle siege & a lot more! Overflowing with detail this title encourages both visual recognition & also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image & how many are hidden
- there are 1 001 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book."
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Young children will love to spot the not-so-scary monsters in this brand new edition to the popular 1001 Things to Spot" series. Overflowing with detail this title encourages both visual recognition & also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image & how many are hidden
- there are over 1 000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book."
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With more than one million copies sold worldwide in twenty-four languages 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die celebrates the great & groundbreaking classic & cult must-see movies of all time & offers a treasure trove of incisive witty & revealing insights into the world of film. Completely updated & revised for 2012 1001 Movies is illustrated with hundreds of stunning film stills portraits & poster art bringing together the most significant movies from all genres from action to Western through animation comedy documentary musical noir romance thriller short & sci-fi. The selection

Includes:: movies from over 30 countries & spans more than a century of extraordinary cinema. Whether your passion is rom-com or art house The Blue Angel or Blue Velvet 1001 Movies is the book for you.

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From ancient Egyptian wallpaintings to contemporary Western canvases this book is truly comprehensive in scope & beautiful to leaf through. Within its pages you will see displayed 1001 of the most memorable haunting powerful important controversial & visually arresting paintings that have ever been created. This newly updated & revised edition improves upon previous editions by featuring:- Larger images throughout- Unparalleled readability of text- Clean elegant titles Entertaining & informative text written by an international team of artists curators art critics & art collectors illuminates both the paintings & the people who painted them. An insightful review accompanies a beautiful reproduction of every painting
- an enviable art collection to dip into whenever you please. The paintings are listed by artist & by title making it easy to find a specific painting or trace the development of one painter's work. 1001 Paintings is a collector's must for the bookshelf.
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Young children will immerse themselves in the swashbuckling world of the pirates in this new addition to the immensely popular 1001 Things to Spot" series from Usborne. Scenes include a daring pirate raid the pirates popping into port & fast-paced pirate races all of which contain items & objects to spot. Overflowing with detail this title encourages both visual recognition & also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image & how many are hidden
- there are over 1 000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book."
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The woman who drank herself to death with water trying to win a games console by holding in her wee...the mechanic who blew himself up while trying to open a rocket-propelled grenade with a sledgehammer...a lottery winner killed by the gates of his new luxury home...a woman felled forever by a fatal falling lettuce...an octogenarian who met his maker while riding a shopping trolley...a German artist crushed by one of his own sculptures called Woman with Four Breasts...the convicted murderer who electrocuted himself on the toilet as he repaired a TV
- all true reports from across the globe which reveal the silliest ways you can meet your maker. Death may seem like a serious business but this is a seriously funny book.
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