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A captivating collection of extracts from women's diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women's experience ¿ of men and children, sex and shopping, work and the natural world ¿ has changed down the years. And, of course, how it hasn't. In this fascinating anthology, with a selection of entries for every day of the year, yoüll find Lady Anne Clifford in the seventeenth century and Loran Hurscot in the twentieth both stoically recording the demands of an unreasonable husband; Joan Wyndham and Anne Frank (at much the same time, but in wildly different settings) describing their first experiences with sex; and Anne Lister in the eighteenth-century north of England exploring her love affairs with women alongside Alice Walker in twentieth-century California. Queen Victoria laments the loss of her husband; housewife Nella Last finds that World War II has given her an unexpected independence from hers. Educationalist Sylvia Ashton-Warner in modern New Zealand asks how to juggle work and family; Canadian artist Emily Carr how to manage her work and her identity. Mary Shelley records the death of her baby in half a line; Anne Morrow Lindberg heartbreakingly chronicles the weeks after the kidnap and murder of her baby son. From Barbara Pym purchasing daring lingerie and Virginia Woolf relishing her new haircut to Sylvia Plath chronicling her ups and her downs and a stoical Amelia Stewart Knight on the pioneer trail, this book contains a rich mix of incredibly well-known diarists and more obscure ones, and often the voices echoing down the centuries sound eerily familiar today.

A mouthwatering anthology of food in literature, encompassing fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and even a smattering of recipes, with one piquant extract for every night of the year. This absorbing book is a literary feast for every food lover ¿ and who isn't? You'll discover a wealth of foodie extracts from around the world and throughout the centuries, from marchpane and posset in Shakespeare to Nigella Lawson on how much cheese to buy for a dinner party. It includes literary greats like Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Maya Angelou, stellar food writers such as Elizabeth David, Madhur Jaffrey and Anthony Bourdain, and some intriguing curiosities such as the surreal recipes in 1932¿s Futurist Cookbook. And, of course, Mrs Beeton makes an appearance. Also on the menu are: Delicious baked apples in Jane Austen's Emma Ingenious wartime solutions in MFK Fisher's How to Cook a Wolf The joys of Caribbean cooking in Sam Selvon¿s The Lonely Londoners Lashings of ginger beer for Enid Blyton¿s Famous Five and much, much more. Keep this delectable book by your bedside and savour a whole world of delicious food writing every night of the year ¿ and it also makes the perfect gift for the foodie in your life!

A showcase of Britain's most significant shops throughout the twentieth century and beyond. 100 20th-Century Shops is a fascinating insight into the heritage of Britain¿s changing high street and the diverse architectural styles of the twentieth century. Entries in this book showcase 100 often instantly recognisable shops from across the county, from throughout the 20th century and stretching into the 21st, capturing the changing architectural styles of our beloved and rapidly disappearing retail shops. Each shop is accompanied by stunning photography of the facades and interiors. From bustling shopping centres, retail stores and supermarkets to independent boutiques, bookshops and bakeries, each of the 100 shops featured evokes a differed design style and traces the history of our cherished high street. The book also contains essays by respected writers on the design, development and decline of the high street over the last 100 years within a social and political context. This compelling books provides a glimpse into the wonderful shops that Britain has to offer and is a must-have for all fans of design history, architecture and retail.

An adorable collection of the sweetest baby animals yoüve ever seen, brought to exquisitely detailed life by well-loved animal artist Hannah Dale, creator of Wrendale Designs.This beautiful gift book, first published in 2015 but now reissued in a larger size to give even more prominence to the gorgeous illustrations, features over 50 British baby animals that are just starting out in life, painted in the author¿s quirky, inimitable style. From the playful fox cub to the tiny fluffy duckling, from the prettiest baby seal to a wobbly thoroughbred foal, everyone¿s favourite mini creatures are charmingly brought to life by this award-winning artist - you'll squeal with delight at their cuteness!Each animal portrait is accompanied by informative and entertaining text that will teach you more about how these little creatures will make their way in the world. This truly lovely book is the perfect gift package for nature lovers of any age.

Discover 52 minibeasts from around the world, one each week of the year, in this fascinating journey into the secret life of insects.

A second look at the glorious Scottish locations featured in the hugely popular TV show Outlander, this time focusing on seasons 4¿6.

Sunday Times bestseller Millie Marotta whisks you away to an island adventure of colouring.

A Year of Birdsong explores 52 birds and their songs, each accompanied by a charming illustration by Madeleine Floyd and a QR code that allows you to listen to this soundtrack to life, a natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations.

Peaky Blinders Location Guide is a perfect companion to the worldwide BBC hit series set in the gritty industrial heart of early twentieth-century Britain. Tommy Shelby might be a West Midlands gangster, but most of the series is shot in the north of England!

Enchanting tales of the gods, kings, and monsters that populated the Anglo-Saxon world.

Record, Map and Capture in Textile Art is an exploration of data capture in cloth and stitch, creating surprisingly beautiful results that tell fascinating stories about our everyday lives.

Introducing the book 'A Happy Poem to End Every Day', a heartwarming collection of verses that will surely bring a smile to your face. This literary gem was crafted by the talented author, who poured their heart and soul into every line. Published in 2022, it captivates readers with its unique blend of emotion and rhythm, characteristic of the genre it proudly represents. The book was brought to life by Batsford Ltd, a publisher renowned for their dedication to quality literature. Written in English, 'A Happy Poem to End Every Day' is a testament to the power of words and the magic they can weave. Grab a copy today and immerse yourself in the beauty of poetry.

Following the success of 'Ideas Behind Modern Chess Openings', this comprehensive companion volume gives the complete opening repertoire for Black.

Grand master and prolific chess author Neil McDonald explains every single move made in 30 striking tactical or strategical games played over the last quarter century.

The 1066 Norman conquest of England, led by William, Duke of Normandy, was the single greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans brought with them a new culture, which included law, architectural style and methods, and leisure pursuits. The guide examines the impact the new Norman rule had on the English way of life.

A stunning new collection of fine art maps from leading British artist Adam Dant, this time on the subject of politics, both domestic and global.

An informative and accessible new book by Thomas Engqvist, filled with 300 engaging chess exercises and solutions to test and consolidate your knowledge.

Beautifully illustrated with over 130 stunning colour images, this is a guide to Britain's most notable abbeys and priories as well as a much-cherished souvenir of a visit.

This truly outstanding book, first published in Russian in the 70s and regarded there as a classic, contains everything you need to know about delivering checkmate.

Following in the Pitkin 'Armchair' Film and TV locations series, Midsomer Murders Location Guide highlights the real-life locations behind the fictional Midsomer county - the pubs, churches and villages that make it such an international success.

A beautifully illustrated and accessible chess guide for children aged 7 and above.

A beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poetry from the world's most inspiring female writers.

An encyclopaedic illustrated guide to growing and drying flowers, plants, and herbs. Breathe fresh life and style into your home with everlasting arrangements that won't break the bank!