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In this sumptuous, collectible volume, Georgianna Lane opens her private archives and presents over 300 pages of her signature images that have made her one of the world’s leading floral and travel photographers. Travel the globe with Georgianna as she hunts down extraordinary blooms from rambling roses and rare ranunculus to bold prairie plantings and graphic arrangements, discovering the moment that compelled her to capture them. Detailed, evocative chapter notes accompany the photography, delivering behind-the-scenes stories from her travels and intimate encounters with gardeners, growers, florists and farmers. You’ll get insider insight into how she selects subjects, composes shots and translates fleeting beauty into timeless images.Rich, intricate and endlessly beautiful, this book is more than a photo collection, it’s a masterclass in seeing, styling and storytelling through flowers. A must-have for floral designers, garden lovers, photographers and anyone who wants daily inspiration. This unmissable book is an ode to floral beauty by one of the world’s leading floral and travel photographers.

Full of planting ideas for evening fragrance and maintenance advice for structuring colour, lighting, design, and even attracting wildlife, this is a book that will inspire everyone to transform their outdoor space into a twilight paradise. Some say that the twilight hours are the best time to enjoy a garden; a time when the spirit of the place really comes alive. It is also the time when many people pass front gardens on their return home, have a few spare minutes for garden maintenance, or want to enjoy the garden for entertaining.This revised and updated edition of The Twilight Garden includes garden advice for front gardens, terraces, larger plots and container gardens, so you can be inspired to transform your outdoor space into a twilight paradise.

'Gutsy, entertaining and thought-provoking...A marvellous book.' Diana EvansWhat's in a name? Everything we carry, and everything we are.Our names are a shadow we carry around with us. They are part of who we are. Our names are a marker of our self-identity and our sense of self. Our names have the power to shock. They have the power to heal, and they have the power to trigger conversations around race, class, social mobility and belonging. But what is a name? What do our names tell us about ourselves? And why do they matter?Named is a fascinating exploration of names, global naming conventions and identity politics woven into a moving, personal narrative about the finding of family and self. At the intersection of memoir and social and cultural history it is a truly fascinating book about the seemingly ordinary and every day.The author's own narrative about her estrangement from her Nigerian father, the grapples with her Jamaican mother and her journey towards identity is woven through the chapters making it an engaging and intimate investigation of what makes us who we are.

Unforgettable tales of adventures and misadventure, larrikinism and laughter 'If you are going to enter a boat, here's a few instructions as to how to build the thing. Obviously, you need thousands of empty beer cans, which is pretty to get easy up here. A couple of months of hanging around a pub will soon sort that out, or a little bit longer if you want to drink your own.'Welcome to the wild, wacky and wonderful world of outback Aussie festivals! Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has travelled far and wide to capture the true stories behind Australia's most unconventional festivals. In these pages, you'll meet the larrikin locals, dedicated organisers and competitive spirits who turn cockroaches into champions, guinea pigs into thoroughbreds and dunnies into racing machines.From the thunderous chaos of yabbie races to the legendary tuna toss where competitors hurl flying fish with impressive force, Great Australian Bush Festival Stories is a celebration of the sheer inventiveness and resilience of bush communities. You'll discover how Darwin's beer can regatta became a quirky tradition, witness the determined waddle of inflatable duck championships and marvel at bottomless boats racing across a bone-dry river bed.Swampy's deep affection for the Australian bush and its people shines through every tale, capturing the spirit of communities who gather to celebrate the unconventional and find joy in the unexpected. Whether it's a hilarious mishap at a dunny derby or a heartwarming moment of outback mateship, these festivals reveal the true character of life beyond the city limits.Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his 29th book.

A Spectator Best Book of the Year; An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year Five hundred years ago, Thomas Wolsey endowed in Oxford a foundation he called Cardinal‘s College. Henry VIII, the monarch who dismissed and ruined him, re-established it as Christ Church later in his reign as an institution rich, spacious and imposing beyond any other. It would help young men of Tudor England and beyond to study history, improve their minds, enlarge imaginations and broaden experience for the benefit of the realm – under the tutelage, of course, of some remarkable dons.Generations of students had their intellects and world perspectives shaped by Oxford. It was believed that the study of history – touching the ancient world at one end and modern politics at the other – interlaced with geography, economics, political science, law and modern languages, would demonstrate the reasons for the success or failure of states. The student would be taught – in Sir Isaiah Berlin‘s memorable phrase – to ‘spot the bunk!’In this book, acclaimed historian Richard Davenport- Hines examines the intimate connections between British politics, statecraft and the Oxford University history course. He explores the temperaments, ideas, imagination, prejudices, intentions and influence of a select and self-regulated group of men who taught modern history at Christ Church: Frederick York Powell, Arthur Hassall, Keith Feiling, J. C. Masterman, Roy Harrod, Patrick Gordon Walker, Hugh Trevor-Roper and Robert Blake; by turns an unruly Victorian radical, a staunch legitimist of the Protestant settlement, a Tory, a Whig, a Keynesian, a socialist, a rationalist who enjoyed mischief and a student of realpolitik.These dons, with their challenging and sometimes contradictory opinions, explored with their pupils the wielding of power, the art of persuasion and the exercise of civil and political responsibility. Intelligent, strenuous and aware of the treachery and uncontrollability of things in the world, they studied the crimes, follies, misfortunes, incapacity, muddle and disloyalty of humankind in every generation. History in the House offers an unforgettable portrait of these men, their enduring influence and the significance of their arguments to public life today.

Deepen your faith, discover new heroes, and put your faith into action with this 365-day devotional for kids. Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints is a fascinating journey through history, highlighting 365 notable Christian and Catholic figures who have made a difference in the world.William Tyndale translated the New Testament from Greek to English. Katherine Johnson used her math skills to help send the first people to the moon. And Wilma Rudolph, who walked with a leg brace as a child, won an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter race. But their legacies of faith are what give their achievements eternal worth.Including literary figures, artists, athletes, scientists, saints, and so many more, this devotionalis for ages 8 to 12; includes inspiring stories of both well-known and lesser-known historical figures, Bible verses, notable facts, and prayers; features a fresh, kid-friendly design and beautiful artwork; and is a great gift for the new year, baptism, Easter, Advent, or First Communion. Broaden your children's knowledge of history and heroes of the faith with Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints, a yearlong devotional that will challenge them to do extraordinary things for the glory of God.

They rank among the world’s most famous women – and the most misunderstood. Throughout history, royal women have been sanitised and sanctified by supporters, distorted and demonised by critics, pitted against each other, and misrepresented by the media.In this extraordinary portrait, journalist Catherine Mayer examines the lives of the central players, and the echoes and parallels that have run throughout history. The stories of Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, Victoria, Elizabeth II, Diana, Camilla, Kate and Meghan uncovered by Catherine Mayer are far more fascinating, poignant, surprising and enraging than any of the myths. Divide and Rule reveals these extraordinary women in all their complexity, charting their achievements, quirks, kindnesses, cruelties and profound influence.Drawing on key sources, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, this book also demonstrates the ways in which history repeats itself – to the detriment not only of royal women but all of us.

Your taste buds are about to be all shook up.Put on your blue suede shoes and shake up your saltshaker, because this cookbook has some hunka-hunka delicious food! The Elvis Presley Cookbook is making a big flavor-filled comeback—with nearly 100 mouthwatering recipes worthy of the King himself. With every bite, travel back in time and relive the classic Southern flavors Elvis adored.Packed with personal stories, fun facts, family traditions, appetizing full-color food photography, and photos of the King himself,The Elvis Presley Cookbook is a full-access backstage pass to Elvis’ legendary table.With this cookbook, you can:Eat like the King without spending like one. Budget-friendly, short ingredient lists make these dishes easy on the wallet, while feeding the family. Taste history as you recreate the meals served at Graceland. From Elvis and Priscilla’s wedding reception to the legendary Beatles’ visit—these meals will take you back in time to some of Elvis’s most memorable moments. Travel back in time to Elvis’ life to learn behind-the-scenes details, like how Elvis preferred meat loaf to steak because meat loaf is quicker to eat. Indulge in your favorite comfort foods and enjoy nostalgic All-American classic dishes from years gone by. Some standout dishes include:Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Pork Chops with Sauerkraut Split Pea Soup Tomato Fritters Buttermilk Biscuits Tennessee Jam Cake Chocolate Soda Whether you’re nostalgic for the food of yesteryear, have a hankering for classic Southern flavors, or are simply a super fan of this iconic musician, this is one cookbook you won’t want to be without.