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DEAD SOULS - A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for DI John Rebus. An old schoolfriend's son has gone missing, the ghost of Jack Morton is inhabiting Rebus' dreams, a part-time poisoner is terrorising the local zoo and a freed paedophile rouses the vigilantes..

Every leaf of tea is as individual as a snowflake - so too are the messages they contain. This exquisite gift book celebrates the sheer joy of a cup of tea, and the unravelling the intriguing messages in each tea cup. Discover the pure joy of reading tea-leaves-which teacups, teapots and teas to use..

This revolutionary book sets out to persuade the reader that the English language is not the result of years of haphazard evolution, a chaotic atom-like conglomeration of words, but a carefully planned whole in which each word has its place and is connected by a consistent set of rules. It is not a ..

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide: Edinburgh will lead you straight to the best of Edinburgh. It's packed with beautiful illustrations and coverage of all the major areas and sights from museums to parks and markets. There's comprehensive area-by-area information and referencing, plus recommendat..

The third volume in the "House Now" series, this title showcases trends in domestic design as represented by extraordinary houses from around the world. Featuring projects from Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, this books presents a meditation on the meaning of domestic space as priv..

After "SuperDutch", "Swiss Made" and "All American", this is the latest in the series of country-specific volumes that examine the most interesting trends in contemporary architecture. This book provides an overview of British architects making an impact worldwide, among them David Adjaye, Kathryn F..

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The first and only book of its kind, Streetwear is the definitive street fashion bible – a guide to clothes created or inspired by urban living, by the key designers around the globe.Hundreds of streetwear designs and photographs provide an encyclopaedic overview of the world of streetwear, and the ..

David Adjaye is one of Britain's leading contemporary architects. Known for his domestic projects, "Making Public Buildings" focuses for the first time on Adjaye's engagement with civic space and the built environment...

Here is the ultimate visual resource for the tropical lifestyle, presented via the depiction of an amazing richness of architectural styles rustic and luxurious, simple and ornate, historic and contemporary. This inspiring collection focuses on the Asian tropics, and includes discussions of the hist..

Kostof follows the evolution of city components to modern times, discussing the effect of natural disasters like the Great Fire of London and the Lisbon earthquake, war and comprehensive redevelopment, compared with traditional patterns of growth and change. Over 300 drawings, prints, paintings and ..

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume has been produced by bestselling author John Peacock especially for children.With over 325 hand-drawings and clearly written descriptions on every page, it will delight children and be a wonderful resource for parents, teachers and lib..