Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree & even the smallest of gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments so its worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant. Here Alan Titchmarsh guides us through the selection & planting processes plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance & maximum impact. This title shows: how to design with trees & where to plant; practicalities of location & aspect; ornamental effects for all seasons; pests diseases & problems; & illustrated gallery of recommended trees. ...

Water will bring a garden miraculously to life drawing the eye more than any other feature. When still its shimmering reflections create a peaceful mood while moving water animates the garden scene & delights with its mesmerizing sounds. In this definitive guide Alan shows you how to design & make a water feature to suit any size & style of garden from a large wildlife pond stream or rill to the tiniest pebble or wall fountain.

Features: easy-to-follow instructions & step-by-step diagrams; A-Z directory of Alan's recommended pond & waterside plants; guide to choosing & caring for fish; key tips on encouraging wildlife to your pond; & season-by-season guide to pond maintenance.

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We all aspire to a beautiful garden that suits our lifestyle but it can be hard to keep on top of the day-to-day care that gardens often require to look their best. Perfect for those who struggle with the workload who want a space to relax in but arent especially green-fingered or for those are simply too busy to get stuck in Weekend Gardening" shows how to create an achievable garden that lives up to your dreams with just a few hours of work a week. It explains the basic principles of labour-saving design. It presents: practical projects that can be completed in a weekend; recommended easy-care plants; solutions for difficult sites; & quick-reference seasonal tasks." ...

This is the most successful gardens work with nature to create natural environments in which jobs such as pollination & pest control are left to the wildlife. In this definitive guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to create natural ecosystems in your garden to encourage beneficial insects birds & other wildlife & establish the best environment in which your garden will thrive. This title features design ideas & planting plans for wildlife-friendly gardens & wildlife gallery showing common birds mammals amphibians & insects & how to attract them to your garden. It discusses how to create natural habitats. It offers recommended trees shrubs & flowers for biodiversity. It presents seasonal tasks for the year. ...

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary

Includes:: a new foreword by the author & a preface by Douglas

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Book 2: LA Moves"
- Welcome back to Alana's world
- dancing is her number one passion. But everyone at school prefers pop stars

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Book 1: Samba Spectacular"
- Meet Alana
- totally mad about dancing & surrounded by totally mad people. Theres mum Suzanne

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Alastair Cook forced his way into the record books in 2006 becoming one of the few England players to score a hundred on debut. By going on to become the only Englishman to hit seven Test centuries before his twenty-third birthday Alastair found himself in the company of the greatest players in cricketing history. STARTING OUT is Alastairs personal account of this speedy climb to stardom. Equally gifted at music he opted for cricket as a schoolboy & the young left-hander broke record after record as he progressed to become the first-choice opener for Essex. Now an integral part of the England team with over forty caps Alastair is perfectly placed to describe the highs & lows of life within the England cricket camp during one of the most exciting & turbulent periods of their history both on & off the field. Updated to include the full story of the 2009 Ashes series STARTING OUT amounts to a fascinating insight into life as one of the rising stars of English cricket. ...

Edinburgh Weavers was one of the most important textile companies of the twentieth century. Alastair Morton visionary art director of the company commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists including Ben Nicholson Barbara Hepworth & Elisabeth Frink as well artist-designers such as Marion Dorn Ashley Havinden & Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist textile designer & weaver in his own right. This long overdue study traces his wide-ranging career & records the history of Edinburgh Weavers & the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A's extensive archive this impressive book features over 300 images of artists' textiles unparalleled in quality & scope & is an invaluable resource. ...