Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity.Today, we are increasingly aware of the negative impacts our travel can have, and a cultural shift towards living more consciously and responsibly means many of us are reassessing our travel priorities. The knowledge that air travel is bad for the environment isn't new, but it has long been considered a 'necessary evil'.Fortunately, in this new carbon-conscious era, consumer demand is seeing real change in the industry. New, faster and more comfortable rail and ferry services are making cross-continental travel easy and enjoyable, while many hotels and tour operators are improving their credentials and actively facilitating local conservation and community projects.
Pavilion Books
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9781911682219
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Hardcover
Private Italian Gardens
By Pejrone, Paolo
A must-have for garden lovers, this stunning book introduces private Italian properties never before seen by an international public. Located on the properties of well-known Italian families, such as the Agnellis, the thirteen gardens showcased in this book are the creations of one of Italy's most renowned landscape designers, Paolo Pejrone. Representative of Italy's unique biodiversity, the lavish gardens are located in various parts of the country, from the tranquil Alpine region of Piedmont and the sunny Riviera seashore, to Tuscany, Rome, Corsica, and the Mediterranean island of Isola d'Elba. With stunning specially commissioned photographs, this volume offers readers the rare opportunity to enter these exquisite private spaces - and to delve into the idyllic beauty of Italian garden design.
Electa
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9788891812353
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Hardcover
The Van Conversion Bible
By Low, Charlie
The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing, and converting a campervan.. Let Charlie Low and Dale Comley (aka climbingvan) provide definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven't thought of yet!) and help you build the campervan of your dreams.. From detailed gas, water, and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you'll find everything you need to start your journey and hit the open road.. Whatever your skills and budget, learn how to build a van bespoke to your needs. Your very own home on wheels awaits...
Hardie Grant
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9781784886042
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Hardcover
Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden
By Bridgewater, Alan
Easy-to-build garden brickwork to beautify your outdoor space!16 stylish projects including a country cottage path, gateway columns, a brick barbecue, waterspout, and moreComprehensive information on tools and materials, foundations, cutting brick and stone, and bricklayingStep-by-step photos and instructions, materials and tools lists, time estimates, and clear construction diagrams for each projectEssential techniques for working with brick, concrete, and mortar, building walls, patios, paths, and steps, finishing, maintenance, and moreAuthors Alan and Gill Bridgewater are expert DIY writers with an international reputation for their highly successful gardening and DIY booksFrom the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise!Bricks are an ideal material for creating stunning and functional garden features. They are wonderfully easy to handle and make building outdoor projects a pleasure. Any patio or garden structure made out of brick looks solid and imposing, and with their ability to fit into a wide variety of patterns and designs, nothing beats bricks for versatility in creative structure design!Inside this practical and accessible book for DIY homeowners, youll find 16 original outdoor projects ranging from a simple garden wall and a brick BBQ for your outdoor kitchen to a strawberry planter shaped like a barrel and a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during its construction and each finished piece is shown with a full-page photo in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams, cut-away views, and concise explanations accompany every project along with the step-by-step color photos.To help you get started, a comprehensive techniques section provides expert advice and information on designing, planning, tools, materials, foundations, concrete, mortar, cutting and laying brick, stone, and concrete, brick bonds and patterns, walls, patios, paths, steps, and other structures, plus tips for finishing and maintenance. A complete glossary and index are also included.Enhance your outdoor décor with attractive, durable brickwork! Projects include:Flower Border EdgingClassic BirdbathPlanted PatioDecorative Raised BedStorage SeatSemicircular StepsTudor Arch Wall NicheClassic Round PondBrick BarbecueFeature WallAnd more!Explore a wealth of ideas for creating practical outdoor features using simple and traditional brick, with Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden!
Creative Homeowner
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9781580117937
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Paperback
The Home Style Handbook
By Gough, Lucy
A step-by-step, room-by-room, moodboard-by-moodboard guide to creating a home that reflects your personal style and the way you want to live - from acclaimed Australian-born stylist and online interiors tutor, Lucy Gough.. We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities, our experiences, our life's journey. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist, where do we start?. In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it in how you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented. With this book you'll discover what YOU love and what makes YOU happy so you can surround yourself with the colors, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you.
Mitchell Beazley
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9781784728632
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Hardcover
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens
By Chisholm, Linda A
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the key moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is organized chronologically and by theme, starting with the medieval garden Alhambra and ending with the modern naturalism of the Lurie Garden. Sumptuously illustrated, The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens is for garden designers and landscape architects, design students, and gardening enthusiasts interested in garden history.
Timber Press
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9781604695298
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Hardcover
The Backyard Gardener
By Orzel, Kelly
A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardeningThe "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as "garden center survival tips" offer useful advice to help readers build their confidence and know-how. This guide also features photographs of beautiful plant bed designs, propagation techniques, and much more.
LYONS PR
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9781493026579
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Print book
Peter Pennoyer Architects
By Pennoyer, Peter
From the preeminent classical architecture firm in the United States, the latest apartments, townhouses, and country houses, with interiors by leading designers. Whether a brand-new country estate, a renovation of a triplex penthouse apartment, or a merging of two townhouses into one, each of the 20 projects in this sumptuously illustrated volume bears the hallmarks of Peter Pennoyer Architects' work: skillful adaptation of the principles of classical architecture, sophisticated use of details and materials, and insistence on meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in a balance of comfort, beauty, and luxury. The firm's architects worked with exceptional interior designers, including Katie Ridder, Miles Redd, Steven Gambrel, and Jacques Grange, to create these residences, and though all are grounded in the classical tradition, each is singularly tailored to its location and the individual taste of the client.
Vendome Press
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9780865654143
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Hardcover
Modern Flower Arranging
By Zaima, Naoko
Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy MinimalistDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.
Yellow Pear Press
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9781642508628
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Hardcover
AphroChic
By Hays, Jeanine
A powerful, visually stunning celebration of Black homeownership, featuring inspiring homes and family histories of notable Black Americans - including chef Alexander Smalls and actor Danielle Brooks.In their new book, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason explore the Black family home and its role as haven, heirloom, and cornerstone of Black culture and life. Sixteen gorgeous house tours invite you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the "boss" offices of entrepreneurs and executives, and homes filled with pieces handed down from generations past. Woven throughout, urgent explorations of the roots of the Black homeownership gap shed light on the obstacles many Black Americans still face today.
The Green Traveller
By Hammond, Richard
Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity.Today, we are increasingly aware of the negative impacts our travel can have, and a cultural shift towards living more consciously and responsibly means many of us are reassessing our travel priorities. The knowledge that air travel is bad for the environment isn't new, but it has long been considered a 'necessary evil'.Fortunately, in this new carbon-conscious era, consumer demand is seeing real change in the industry. New, faster and more comfortable rail and ferry services are making cross-continental travel easy and enjoyable, while many hotels and tour operators are improving their credentials and actively facilitating local conservation and community projects.
Private Italian Gardens
By Pejrone, Paolo
A must-have for garden lovers, this stunning book introduces private Italian properties never before seen by an international public. Located on the properties of well-known Italian families, such as the Agnellis, the thirteen gardens showcased in this book are the creations of one of Italy's most renowned landscape designers, Paolo Pejrone. Representative of Italy's unique biodiversity, the lavish gardens are located in various parts of the country, from the tranquil Alpine region of Piedmont and the sunny Riviera seashore, to Tuscany, Rome, Corsica, and the Mediterranean island of Isola d'Elba. With stunning specially commissioned photographs, this volume offers readers the rare opportunity to enter these exquisite private spaces - and to delve into the idyllic beauty of Italian garden design.
The Van Conversion Bible
By Low, Charlie
The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing, and converting a campervan.. Let Charlie Low and Dale Comley (aka climbingvan) provide definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven't thought of yet!) and help you build the campervan of your dreams.. From detailed gas, water, and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you'll find everything you need to start your journey and hit the open road.. Whatever your skills and budget, learn how to build a van bespoke to your needs. Your very own home on wheels awaits...
Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden
By Bridgewater, Alan
Easy-to-build garden brickwork to beautify your outdoor space!16 stylish projects including a country cottage path, gateway columns, a brick barbecue, waterspout, and moreComprehensive information on tools and materials, foundations, cutting brick and stone, and bricklayingStep-by-step photos and instructions, materials and tools lists, time estimates, and clear construction diagrams for each projectEssential techniques for working with brick, concrete, and mortar, building walls, patios, paths, and steps, finishing, maintenance, and moreAuthors Alan and Gill Bridgewater are expert DIY writers with an international reputation for their highly successful gardening and DIY booksFrom the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise!Bricks are an ideal material for creating stunning and functional garden features. They are wonderfully easy to handle and make building outdoor projects a pleasure. Any patio or garden structure made out of brick looks solid and imposing, and with their ability to fit into a wide variety of patterns and designs, nothing beats bricks for versatility in creative structure design!Inside this practical and accessible book for DIY homeowners, youll find 16 original outdoor projects ranging from a simple garden wall and a brick BBQ for your outdoor kitchen to a strawberry planter shaped like a barrel and a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during its construction and each finished piece is shown with a full-page photo in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams, cut-away views, and concise explanations accompany every project along with the step-by-step color photos.To help you get started, a comprehensive techniques section provides expert advice and information on designing, planning, tools, materials, foundations, concrete, mortar, cutting and laying brick, stone, and concrete, brick bonds and patterns, walls, patios, paths, steps, and other structures, plus tips for finishing and maintenance. A complete glossary and index are also included.Enhance your outdoor décor with attractive, durable brickwork! Projects include:Flower Border EdgingClassic BirdbathPlanted PatioDecorative Raised BedStorage SeatSemicircular StepsTudor Arch Wall NicheClassic Round PondBrick BarbecueFeature WallAnd more!Explore a wealth of ideas for creating practical outdoor features using simple and traditional brick, with Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden!
The Home Style Handbook
By Gough, Lucy
A step-by-step, room-by-room, moodboard-by-moodboard guide to creating a home that reflects your personal style and the way you want to live - from acclaimed Australian-born stylist and online interiors tutor, Lucy Gough.. We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities, our experiences, our life's journey. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist, where do we start?. In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it in how you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented. With this book you'll discover what YOU love and what makes YOU happy so you can surround yourself with the colors, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you.
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens
By Chisholm, Linda A
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the key moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is organized chronologically and by theme, starting with the medieval garden Alhambra and ending with the modern naturalism of the Lurie Garden. Sumptuously illustrated, The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens is for garden designers and landscape architects, design students, and gardening enthusiasts interested in garden history.
The Backyard Gardener
By Orzel, Kelly
A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardeningThe "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as "garden center survival tips" offer useful advice to help readers build their confidence and know-how. This guide also features photographs of beautiful plant bed designs, propagation techniques, and much more.
Peter Pennoyer Architects
By Pennoyer, Peter
From the preeminent classical architecture firm in the United States, the latest apartments, townhouses, and country houses, with interiors by leading designers. Whether a brand-new country estate, a renovation of a triplex penthouse apartment, or a merging of two townhouses into one, each of the 20 projects in this sumptuously illustrated volume bears the hallmarks of Peter Pennoyer Architects' work: skillful adaptation of the principles of classical architecture, sophisticated use of details and materials, and insistence on meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in a balance of comfort, beauty, and luxury. The firm's architects worked with exceptional interior designers, including Katie Ridder, Miles Redd, Steven Gambrel, and Jacques Grange, to create these residences, and though all are grounded in the classical tradition, each is singularly tailored to its location and the individual taste of the client.
Modern Flower Arranging
By Zaima, Naoko
Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy MinimalistDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.
AphroChic
By Hays, Jeanine
A powerful, visually stunning celebration of Black homeownership, featuring inspiring homes and family histories of notable Black Americans - including chef Alexander Smalls and actor Danielle Brooks.In their new book, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason explore the Black family home and its role as haven, heirloom, and cornerstone of Black culture and life. Sixteen gorgeous house tours invite you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the "boss" offices of entrepreneurs and executives, and homes filled with pieces handed down from generations past. Woven throughout, urgent explorations of the roots of the Black homeownership gap shed light on the obstacles many Black Americans still face today.