A Day at Chteau de Chantilly: The Estate and Gardens of the Duke of Aumale (Goetz Adrien)(Pevná vazba)

A Day at Chteau de Chantilly: The Estate and Gardens of the Duke of Aumale (Goetz Adrien)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive tour of the magnificent Ch teau de Chantilly, its superlative art collection, important stables, and beautiful gardens. The Domaine de Chantilly is an exceptional treasure of French culture and heritage, rebuilt after the Revolution by Henri d'Orl ans, the Duke of Aumale--the last

A Day at Chteau de Fontainebleau (Picon Guillaume)(Pevná vazba)

This comprehensive, superbly illustrated, slipcased volume recounts the history of the palace and brings to life the splendors of French culture and history. A visit to the exceptionally well-preserved Fontainebleau--one of the few royal residences left intact during the French Revolution--offers

Chteau de Harou: The Home of the Princes de Beauvau-Craon (Botana de Beauvau-Craon Victoria)(Pevná vazba)

A dazzling tour of Ch teau de Harou , the epitome of opulent French style and one of today's must-see examples of vibrant eighteenth-century architecture and design. Located in a remote village in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, the estate of Ch teau de Harou is an unrivaled treasure

House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth (Duke of Devonshire)(Pevná vazba)

Chatsworth has been home to the Cavendish family and the hereditary dukes of Devonshire since the original Elizabethan house was built on the site purchased by Sir William Cavendish in 1549. A famous historic house in England, Chatsworth is renowned as much for its fashionable history--its majestic

A Day at Versailles (Carlier Yves)(Pevná vazba)

The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most beautiful and fascinating achievements of eighteenth-century French art. This unique book offers readers unprecedented access to this historical treasure. The world's most iconic chateau has welcomed tourists the world over, yet this handsome slipcased

Inspired by Nature: Chteau, Gardens, and Art of Chaumont-Sur-Loire (Colleu-Domond Chantal)(Pevná vazba)

Over the past decade, the Domaine of Chaumont-sur- Loire has become a world center for the art of the garden, inviting artists from Asia to America to explore and sublime the special relationship between art and nature. Comprising 50-acre gardens and set against the backdrop of a romantic medieval

Practitioner's Guide to Probate and the Administration of Estates (Biggs Keith)(Pevná vazba)

The fourth edition of A Practitioner's Guide to Probate and the Administration of Estates is a practical and comprehensive guide to all forms of non-contentious probate applications, completion of Inheritance Tax Accounts and the administration of

Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds (Rittson Thomas Hugo)(Pevná vazba)

A captivating portrait of 20 of the greatest British gardens and the lords, ladies and gardeners who own and manage them. Focusing on the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, this stunning book features gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the

Botanic Gardens of the World

Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe. From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of Singapore, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of

Gardens of Northumberland and the Borders (White Susie)(Pevná vazba)

The International Day of the Girl: Celebrating Girls Around the World (Humphreys Jessica Dee)(Pevná vazba)

This introduction to the International Day of the Girl and its worldwide significance encourages children to recognize their own potential to make change, providing both a perfect lesson in social justice and a celebration of girl power. The United Nations designated October 11th as the

Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement (Tankard Judith B.)(Pevná vazba)

In this thoroughly revised edition of Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspirations, characteristics, and development of garden design during the movement. Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Great Britain and

Paradise Gardens: The World's Most Beautiful Islamic Gardens (Don Monty)(Pevná vazba)

'Lavish ... a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens' Washington PostAs seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series Monty Don's Paradise Gardens, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth.In the Islamic

Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond (Lane Mark)(Pevná vazba)

This book is a stunning exploration of 21 of the world's most celebrated royal gardens, from the delightful Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the organic, sustainable Highgrove to the Castle of Mey in Scotland. In mainland Europe, you can journey from the formal splendour of Het Loo in the

Bait: The Battle of Kham Duc (McLeroy James)(Pevná vazba)

An account of the battle of Kham Duc, one of the least known and most misunderstood battles in the American Phase of the Second Indochina War (1959 to 1975).The strategic potential of the three-day attack of two NVA regiments on Kham Duc, a remote and isolated Army Special Forces camp, on the eve

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan (Potter Beatrix)(Pevná vazba)

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan features the houses, gardens and streets of the village of Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter lived, at Hill Top, her first farm. The inhabitants, however, are animals rather than people, and problems arise when Ribby the cat invites Duchess the dog to tea. The Tale

Kyoto Gardens: Masterworks of the Japanese Gardener's Art (Clancy Judith)(Pevná vazba)

'Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens.' --HGTV Gardens Featuring beautiful Japanese garden photography and insightful writing, Kyoto Gardens is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. In their rocks

Wellington's Command: A Reappraisal of His Generalship in the Peninsula and at Waterloo (Jaycock George E.)(Pevná vazba)

The reconsideration of the Duke of Wellington as a military commander, focussing on his qualities as a general and on the reputed qualities of his

Piet Oudolf At Work

A major monograph on the Dutch garden designer, featuring his gardens and the largest collection of his drawings ever published Step into a Piet Oudolf garden and you are transported into a dreamlike meadowscape, filled with perennials, seasonal color, and texture. Made in close collaboration with

The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice: How to Add Value When Buying, Selling, Repositioning, Developing, Financing, and Managing (Painter Terry)(Pevná vazba)

The first Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice covers everything anyone would ever need to know from A - Z on the subject. The 500+ entries inside not only have hard-hitting advice, but many share enlightening stories from the author's experience

Landscapes of the National Trust (Daniels Stephen Professor)(Pevná vazba)

The third in the bestselling series of Houses of the National Trust and Gardens of the National Trust, this is a richly illustrated book providing new perspectives on the British landscape. From the dramatic hills of the Lake District to the mysterious fens of eastern England and the beaches and

The Chronicle of the Good Duke Louis II Bourbon (Cabaret d'Orville Jean)(Pevná vazba)

Duke Louis of Bourbon was a descendant of the French King Louis IX (Saint Louis, d. 1270) and of the first Duke of Bourbon (a position created in 1327). As a royal cousin of Kings Charles VI and Charles VII, and the ruler of a key French duchy, Louis was a major player in the Hundred Years' War; a

The Avant Gardens: Visionaries and Gardens Beyond Wild Expectations

Step into the gardens of the future Blurring the lines between the natural and the cultivated, The Avant Gardens observes visionary and unusual gardens in all their varying forms. Exploring the out of the ordinary, this book showcases a wide range of projects that reflect the shifting mindsets and

Duke's Children (Trollope Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium and former Prime Minister of England, is widowed and wracked by grief. Struggling to adapt to life without his beloved Lady Glencora, he works hard to guide and support his three adult