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Famous for being the home of the Peak District National Park (three-quarters of its 550 square miles lies within the county), Derbyshire is filled with natural appeal. From the historic city of Derby to picturesque villages nestled in unspoiled...

Photographer, teacher, and sociologist Lewis W. Hine (1874-1940) shaped our consciousness of American working life in the early 20th century like no other. Combining his training as an educator with his humanist concerns, Hine was one of the earliest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912018734Author Robin WilsonPage Count 192Imprint Blue Crow MediaPublisher Blue Crow MediaWeight(grams) 450gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 150mm * 15mm

WINNER OF THE 2021 WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, this book is a celebration of the elegance and timeless beauty of cricket its greatest and most stylish players, from past heroes to today s stars, along with its idyllic and hallowed grounds. Cricket...

It was on a Malibu beach in 1988 that Peter Lindbergh shot the White Shirts series, images now known the world over. Simple yet seminal, the photographs introduced us to Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Rachel Williams, Karen Alexander, Tatjana...

The ultimate collection of stunning photographs documenting the career of one of the world's greatest superstars There has never been or will there ever be an artist like Prince. "A 5' 3? Mastermind . . . satiated with virtuosity, controversy,...

Jarrow History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town in the north-east of England. Local author Paul Perry guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have...

Winchester, the ancient capital of Wessex, has a rich and fascinating history. From the time of its Iron Age settlements, rulers, bishops and inhabitants over the last two millennia have left their mark on the city. Anglo Saxon street plans, medieval...

'Brigid writes with warmth and appreciation of communities that she knows and loves, and she inspires us to explore them' - Rick Stein 'Whenever I am talking to customers about the NC500, I always recommend your book for the wonderful photographs and...

Birmingham is Britain's second largest city. Lying in the heart of the West Midlands, the centre of the canal network and close to coal mining areas, the city became the leading manufacturing city in the world during the Industrial Revolution with its...

This collection of over 200 old photographs and postcards provides a unique and fascinating insight into the recent history of everyday life in Christchurch. Some of the outlying villages, historically connected with the town, including Mudeford,...

Durham City Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Durham City, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840334746Author Sandra MalcolmFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 173mm * 242mm * 5mm

The county of Derbyshire has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes. Photographer Richard Beresford has captured the county's essence in this collection of stunning images. From timeless villages to heather-clad moors, from the majestic vistas of...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories. It discusses the fundamentals of exposure as well as the effects of light and weather on the landscape. It includes lots of practical advice on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984859792Author Lara EinzigFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Southampton has been a major port on the Hampshire coast since the medieval period, and the development of the docks in the nineteenth century saw the town (it became a city in 1964) expand massively. Thornycroft established a shipbuilding yard for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559859Author Cam GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

Sunderland Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Sunderland, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of...

JIMI is the ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history, celebrating what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 80th birthday on November 27, 2022. This comprehensive visual celebration is an official collaboration with Jimi's...

Swansea's massive expansion during the Industrial Revolution and its aftermath can still be seen today. The world's leading copper-smelting area, its docks were conveniently situated for the South Wales coalfields and copper mines in Cornwall, and the...

St Albans has many faces. It's a vibrant, modern Hertfordshire city with attractive buildings and surprising architecture. It's a buzzing market town on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It's a cathedral city with the abbey at its heart, the Easter Pilgrimage...

The Lancashire town of Oldham was a boom town of the Industrial Revolution and among the first ever industrialised towns in England. At its peak it was the most productive cotton-spinning mill town in the world, producing more cotton than France and...

American Geography is the visual record of Magnum photographer Matt Black's five-year, 100,000-mile road trip across 46 states of the United States, plus Puerto Rico. It examines the conditions of powerlessness, prejudice and pragmatism among America's...

This photographic tour of every one of the buildings designed solely by Louis Kahn represents the architect's greatest accomplishments. This book focuses on over twenty buildings that were designed solely by Louis Kahn. From his native city of...

Woking is an unusual town as it is both very 'old' and very 'new'. 'Old' Woking is mentioned in the Domesday Book but 'New' Woking was not developed until the nineteenth century as a result of the new railway system and the necessity to find land for a...

Travel the world's greatest coastal fly-fishing destinations through the eyes of acclaimed photographer Andy Anderson with this complete saltwater fishing experience. Salt: Coastal and Flats Fly Fishing is a visually stunning journey to America's most...

In 2024, Dulwich Picture Gallery will present Soulscapes, a major exhibition of landscape art that will expand and redefine the genre. Published to coincide with this revelatory exhibition, this book features over 30 contemporary artworks, spanning...

The burial grounds, graveyards and cemeteries of Fife contain many fascinating historical tales, often with interesting superstitions attached. All walks of life are represented - from the burial place of ancient kings, queens and saints in Scotland's...

Underneath that chilled exterior is a potty-mouthed mouser ready to let rip. Sweary Cats features over 60 fabulous felines itching and scratching to tell it like it is, either through withering sarcasm or deeply insulting remarks. Cats may...

A beautifully designed celebration of the 40th birthday of the Barbican Arts Centre, in the heart of the City of London. It is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, encompassing an art gallery, theatres, concert halls, cinemas and a much-loved...

Containing over 140 exclusive photographs - ranging from private homes to football stadia - across every region of the country, Brutalist Italy is the first publication to focus entirely on this subject. Best books of 2023 (Architecture and Design) -...

In this stunning, full-colour book, John Kinross explores the fascinating history behind the smaller, lesser-known churches of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and the Welsh borders. Areas characterised by their rural beauty and agricultural charm, it...

The VW Bus is not just a car. It is sentimental, a part of the family. A way of life on wheels. That's why most of them have names. And almost everyone has some sort of connection to the VW Bus. This book offers fascinating stories about one of the most...

Sweeping contest wins since the age of thirteen, Gonzales quickly went from teen star to skate legend when he took to the streets. Widely revered as the inventor of street skating and for his groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind style, throughout the years Gonz...

The Best in Show series is an outstanding success. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a collection of new patterns for farm animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for large farm favourites such as cows,...

He has a cult following among his female fans, and this is the first colouring book devoted to his likeness.A coloring book for the millions of Jason Momoa fansAbout the AuthorMAURIZIO CAMPIDELLI grew up reading comic books, and it was the amazing...

The Best in Show series is an outstanding global success. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back - this time with designs for 25 wild animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for knitting spots, stripes, fur, scales,...

Gloucestershire is one of the most diverse counties in England. It includes the Cotswold Hills with their beautiful towns and villages, the Forest of Dean, the River Severn, the city of Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral, and other historic towns...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250270399Author Maurizio CampidelliFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 300g