Sunday Times Bestseller 'A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement' Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?
From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back.
Delve into the hidden world of creativity and design afforded by the humble caravan. Exploring over forty different caravans of all vintages, from across the world, My Cool Caravan celebrates a new wave of interest in modern-retro caravanning.
Fully revised and updated edition of the classic, stunningly illustrated guide to the cream of Britain's historic country houses cared for by the National Trust, encompassing both interior and exterior design.
From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the imposing palace grounds of Chinese emperors and the clean lines of the formal French parterre, this inspiring history charts the fascinating evolution of gardening over thousands of years, bringing to life the world's most beautiful and magnificent gardens.
Using archive photos from a wide span of London's rich history, London Then and Now shows how some parts of the city have changed dramatically, while others remain perfectly preserved
A fascinating look at the life, influences, techniques and works of 18th-century landscape gardener Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. His transformation of unpromising countryside into beautiful parks - which seemed to be only the work of nature - changed the face of a nation and created a landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside.