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Grand Designs at 25 - Kevin Mccloud - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Grand Designs at 25 is the ultimate celebration of the greatest TV series on modern architecture and design in Britain. Featuring Kevin McCloud’s selection of the most game-changing constructions from the past 25 years, the book explores some of the most iconic – and challenging – builds ever seen on TV. From eco-builds to luxurious constructions, Grand Designs has undeniably impacted the world of architecture and design. Showcasing the most ambitious builds and touching human dramas from the series, Kevin provides readers with his famously insightful commentary, emphasising the journey that Grand Designs and its fans have embarked on over the past 25 years.Along the way, he offers a fascinating perspective on how home design has evolved to reflect contemporary lifestyles and highlights the significant legacy of this award-winning programme. Don’t miss Grand Designs at 25 , the essential collection of the most legendary builds from this perennially popular series, as chosen by Kevin McCloud himself.

DKK 271.00

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Africana Activity Book - Claire Saunders - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Africana Activity Book is the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games , quizzes , creative prompts and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa. Learn to say ''hello'' in five African languages , take a tour of ancient civilizations , spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world’s fastest-growing continent. Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africa – their people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers , ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya''s tech-tastic ''Silicon Savannah'', via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory.Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, animal lovers and budding historians.For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopedia Africana , a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.

DKK 119.00

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Mindful Thoughts for Runners - Tessa Wardley - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine “In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember” - Your Healthy Living “An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” - Fit & Well Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels! Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running , including: - Running rituals - The running community - Running for charity - Dealing with injury - The power of breath - Listening to the body - . . . and much more Running can be a spiritually enriching activity , as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .

DKK 112.00

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The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants - Kew Royal Botanic Gardens - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Gardener''s Companion to Medicinal Plants is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, which combines exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it''s certain that most of our most important drugs are derived from plants. From willow (used to procure aspirin) to periwinkle (used in chemotherapy to treat lymphoma) many common garden plants have provided cures in modern medicine. In this book readers can discover more than 200 life-saving plants and 25 home-grown remedies to make themselves. Each home cure is described and illustrated with step-by-step photographs to show how you can be a gardener and heal yourself.

DKK 168.00

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Flower Philosophy - Anna Potter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A celebration of season, Flower Philosophy presents a selection of beautiful arrangements designed to free readers from the pressures of perfection and instead encourage creative freedom, intuition and original results. Flowers are not perfect, and flower arranging shouldn’t be either. Anna Potter, author of best-selling Flower Fix , teaches us how to listen and learn from nature to create something truly original with 25 combinations of stems and foliage . Free yourself from a prescriptive, one- size-fits-all approach and let each unique bloom inspire you with this refreshingly honest and liberating florist’s guide. Featuring: - A NEW PERSPECTIVE: Start with nature and let this inform your arranging - A WEALTH OF PRACTICAL ADVICE: All the basic, essential information on flora, seasons, colour and arranging - BUDGET-CONSCIOUS CHOICES: From small humble buds to large luxe flowers eg weed arrangements. Plus foliage, fruit, vegetables, sea shells and anything grown out of the ground. - 25 FLEXIBLE FLOWER PROJECTS: Step-by-step, with options/prompts to encourage autonomy, originality, creativity - PERSONAL TOUCHES: Author’s stories, poems, thoughts, experiences and musings - FLORAL THERAPY: Tips to improve wellbeing with nature; tap into its mindful benefits throughout the arranging process - A FLOWER THESAURUS: An unorthodox flower index of favourite and too-often-forgotten flowers, ideas for pairings, benefits to the senses and mood, meanings etc. Arranged by season , Anna Potter guides you through the process of creating your own wreathes, bouquets and installations, all using flowers that can be bought, found and foraged from your neighbourhood. Accompanied by stunning photography from India Hobson , this book provides the basic foundations to pick, choose and assemble with unlimited possibilities.

DKK 192.00

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Mindful Thoughts for Walkers - Adam Ford - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical and spiritual awareness. Mindful walking can help us face the existential questions of ‘Who am I?’, ‘Where have I come from?’, What am I doing here?’ and ‘Where am I going?’ Through a series of 25 succinct meditations on walking, Adam Ford presents an enlightening guide to how mindfulness and walking can help us improve our conscious living , including: • Taking time to breathe • Finding your rhythm • Being aware of your surroundings • Long-distance walking • Walking with others • Walking by night, by rivers and canals, and exploring the city From a gentle daily stroll to a brisk hike across the mountaintops, this is a powerful reading companion for rural and urban walker alike. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Runners , Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners and Mindful Thoughts for Birdwatchers.

DKK 112.00

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London Adventure Walks for Families - Becky Jones - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

London Adventure Walks for Families offers 25 carefully devised, imaginative explorations of the city from its center to its suburbs, all accessible by public transport and specifically designed to appeal to the mindset of children. These intriguing explorations of the historic (Tudor London/Fire of London/Florence Nightingale), literary ( Coram Boy, Dickens, Shakespeare, 101 Dalmatians, Paddington Bear) and famous sights of the capital draw children in and keep them actively involved and enthralled. For the parents, there is all the add-on information that families need, such as facilities, opening times, shops, food, transport, places for a sit-down, places for a run-around, I-spy lists, and other game ideas. Highly creative in its content and design, the format tempts children and adults as well as London natives and tourists alike. Packed with tantalizing facts and unusual places, the book draws on the urban culture as much as the countryside within the city, revealing secret facts, hidden places, and little explored treasures of London.

DKK 120.00

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Spooky Poems Aloud - Joseph Coelho - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform. With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers. Within these pages, you'll discover poems that can be recited loudly, softly, or in a ghostly whisper , offering a diverse range of performances. Some poems are meant to make your audience jump or send shivers down their spine, while others weave spell-poems that can enchant a witch's cat or cast a spell of laughter. There are even poems that will tickle your funny bones . Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills . Joseph Coelho's imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

DKK 141.00

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Spooky Poems Aloud - Joseph Coelho - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform. With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers.Within these pages, you''ll discover poems that can be recited loudly, softly, or in a ghostly whisper , offering a diverse range of performances. Some poems are meant to make your audience jump or send shivers down their spine, while others weave spell-poems that can enchant a witch''s cat or cast a spell of laughter. There are even poems that will tickle your funny bones . Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills . Joseph Coelho''s imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

DKK 106.00

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Invented by Animals - Christiane Dorion - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them . Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the crème de la crème of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. And meet the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert.

DKK 155.00

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Bletchley Park - Sinclair Mckay - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

This is beautifully slipcased presented collector’ s edition of the best selling title, The Lost World of Bletchley Park, a comprehensive illustrated history of this remarkable place, from its pre-war heyday as a country estate, its wartime requisition and how it became the place where modern computing was invented and the German Enigma code was cracked, to its post-war dereliction and then rescue towards the end of the twentieth century as a museum. Removable memorabilia includes: 1938 recruiting memo with a big tick against Turing’ s name Churchill’ s ‘ Action this day’ letter giving code breakers extra resources Handwritten Turing memos Top Secret Enigma decryptions, about the sinking of the Bismark, German High Command’ s assessment of D-Day threat and the message announcing Hitler’ s suicide A wealth of everyday items such as call-up papers, security notices and propaganda posters Newly redesigned interiors with 25% new content, high end slipcase package featuring removable facsimile documents, this is an essential purchase for everyone interested and wanting to experience the place where code-breaking helped to win the war.

DKK 291.00

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The Secret Gardeners (updated edition) - Victoria Summerley - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

‘ The Secret Gardeners is a WONDERFUL book. Just beautiful. It will live, page open, on my coffee table.’ Prue Leith (one of the Secret Gardeners ) The Secret Gardeners is a captivating photographic portrait of the private gardening passions of 25 of the UKs foremost artists, designers, actors, producers, composers, playwrights, sculptors and musicians .It includes composers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh ; entrepreneur Richard Branson ; architect Anish Kapoor ; actors Jeremy Irons, Rupert Everett, Griff Rhys Jones and Terry Gilliam ; chef P rue Leith; musicians Ozzy Osbourne, Nick Mason and Sting ; playwright Julian Fellowes ; film director Paul Weiland ; and designers Kirstie Allsopp and Cath Kidston. Accompanying meaty essays explaining the owners'' inspiration and passion are stunningly-reproduced photographs revealing the beautiful gardens that the public rarely see. Amongst these gardeners you''ll find the plantaholics, the scene-changers, the view makers, the weeders, the hot-colour fanatics and those who use their garden to retreat from public life. This new edition introduces the gardens of Jeremy Clarkson , C atherine FitzGerald & Dominic West , Prue Leith and the book''s photographer Hugo Rittson-Thomas .

DKK 340.00

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The World at Night - Babak Tafreshi - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world in this stunning and giftable title. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth ; discover the beauty of galaxies , planets and stars ; view great celestial events ; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection – many of them previously unseen – to reveal the true splendour of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens. Commentary on the science, astronomy and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme: - Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties - UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night - The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora and other wonders - Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas - Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses - Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories

DKK 192.00

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A Little Dose of Nature - Dr. Alison Greenwood - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that nature can do for our mental health. Being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective – and neglected – ways to de-stress and boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature’s five ‘key ingredients’ , which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits. From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies. Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can do in their favourite green spaces, including: - Making a paper cone to listen in on the goings on inside a tree - Creating beautiful works of art using only natural materials - Feeling the lovely squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray , A Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of nature for a happy, healthy life.

DKK 111.00

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Mindful Thoughts for Mothers - Riga Forbes - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

‘ Mindful Thoughts for Mothers is the perfect present for moms everywhere. It explores a mother’s world, helping the reader to hold a sense of the “bigger picture” while being present in the day-to-day.’ - Mental Health Foundation ‘The opposite of hardline, hectoring motherhood manuals, this charmingly illustrated hardback takes a gentle meander through the motherhood journey.’ - Waitrose Weekend Mindful Thoughts for Mothers brings mindful awareness to important moments on the mothering journey. Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of motherhood , including: - The first few months - Your identity as a mother - Tantrums - Teenagers - Boundaries and compromise - …and many more Motherhood is one of the most wonderful and powerful experiences we can have in life. As the early years of our children’s lives unfold, we will undoubtedly experience the joys they bring, but will also encounter the stresses and demands that appear daily and nightly on the parenting path. Using mindfulness practice to manage these demands we can become more present and meet life with awareness, in the moment. These 25 focused reflections on motherhood will help you find greater self-understanding and enable you to navigate a mindful path along this exciting journey. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Fathers and Mindful Pregnancy and Birth .

DKK 107.00

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Courage Out Loud - Joseph Coelho - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage ! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud , books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice. This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself , to help you feel brave , project happiness , conjure a smile , make you laugh and cheer others up . Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry , encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships. This sparky anthology is peppered with witty and charming illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children. A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.

DKK 107.00

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Courage Out Loud - Joseph Coelho - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage ! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud , books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice. This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself , to help you feel brave , project happiness , conjure a smile , make you laugh and cheer others up . Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry , encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships. This sparky anthology is peppered with witty and charming illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children. A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.

DKK 141.00

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Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners - Clea Danaan - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

"This gorgeously-illustrated book makes the link between getting out in the garden, and the enrichment that can come as a result." - PlantBased mag "Clea sows a series of meditation techniques about tending the earth wholeheartedly, and shows you how to embrace gardening as a spiritually-enriching hobby to help reconnect you to nature." - Soul & Spirit mag "It promises to lift your soil and your soul! We love." - Woman''s Own *BOOK OF THE WEEK* "Clea Danaan is on a gentle mission to help more people fall in love with the Earth." - NFU Countryside "We adore her beautiful little book, Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners, which will inspire you to reconnect with nature, help you live consciously through your planting, and accept unavoidable gardening pitfalls!" - Green Parent Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners reminds us how this spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature every day. Rooting each blossoming thought in deep ecology and conscious living , we unearth the power inherent in mindfully lifting the soil ; it lifts our souls as well. This beautifully illustrated little book sows a series of 25 meditations about tending the Earth wholeheartedly, including: • Seeds, soil and roots • Small gardens • Plants and wildlife • Recycling in the garden• Community gardening• Permaculture • Seasons Author Clea Danaan explores the interconnectedness of nature in this carefully crafted small volume that any green-fingered grower will want to dig into. If you like this, you might also be interested in Seedbombs , Love Bees, Mindful Thoughts for Walkers and Nature Tonic.

DKK 113.00

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Foodie Places - Sarah Baxter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Eat your way around the globe with this mouthwatering tour of the tastiest, most inventive, most diverse food on the planet. A region’s food is truly a window into its rich history and culture – nothing tells the story of a place so profoundly as the food it serves. Foodie Places is a stunning, hand-illustrated guide for gastronomic adventurers intrigued by the rich cultural heritage behind the world's best food. Travel journalist Sarah Baxter visits 25 food capitals from across the globe, including traditional foodie havens as well as surprising places with their own world-class offering. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each entry simmers with the flavor and buzz of the location . The food featured includes restaurant-ready pastries handmade by nuns and pilgrimage-worthy curries, and many more. Featured locations: - Marrakesh, Morocco, cous cous - Sichuan, China, Sichuan cuisine - Jeonju, South Korea, Bibimbap and banchan - Osaka, Japan, various - Hanoi, Vietnam, Pho - Udupi & Karnataka, India, Udupi cuisine - Melbourne, Australia, various - Lisbon, Portugal, Pastel de nata - Marseille, France, Bouillabaisse - Lyon, France, Bouchons lyonnais restaurants - Bologna, Italy, Ragu - Venice, Italy, Cicchetti - Nuremberg, Germany, gingerbread - San Sebastian, Spain, Pintxos - Valencia, Spain, Paella - Oostduinkerke & Belgium coast, Belgium, shrimp - Copenhagen, Denmark, new Nordic cuisine - Whitstable, UK, oysters - Krakow, Poland, obwarzanek - Tusheti, Georgia, dumplings - Tel Aviv , Israel, humous et al - Lima, Peru, Ceviche - Buenos Aires province, Argentina, asado - New Orleans, USA, creole, Cajun - Montreal, Canada, Jewish food Each book in the Inspired Traveler's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: Artistic Places , Spiritual Places , Literary Places , Hidden Places , Mystical Places , Cinematic Places and Wild Places .

DKK 152.00

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Wild Places - Sarah Baxter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller’s Guide series. We humans don't just love wild places. We need them ; we need their scale, their breath, their drama and enigma. Wild places can be a balm and a solace ; an escape or a returning; a best friend; an inner cleanse. And they can remind us of our unimportance in the world. Travel writer Sarah Baxter presents 25 untameable natural wonders that reveal the curious story of our wild planet and why we need to protect it. Despite all the advances of human civilisation, we’ve yet to come up with anything to rival the majesty of Lapland's snow-capped mountain summits, the haunting song of humpback whales in a Namibian paradise or the epic sculptural forms of Utah's vast Canyonlands. Escape to each of these unforgettable sites and more with Wild Places , an insightful and stunningly illustrated guide to all Mother Nature has to offer. Discover spectacular and little-known gems with visits to... - Great Dismal Swamp, USA - Canyonlands, USA - Great Bear Rainforest, Canada - Cenotes, Mexico - Galápagos Islands, Ecuador - Kaieteur Falls, Guyana - South Georgia, Atlantic Ocean - Ennerdale, England - Strumble Head, Wales - St Kilda, Scotland - Camargue, France - Sápmi, Lapland, Sweden - Green Belt, Germany - Wadden Sea, Netherlands - Stromboli, Italy - Las Medulas, Spain - Coa Valley, Portugal - Skeleton Coast, Namibia - Erg Chigaga, Morocco - Kinabatangan, Malaysia - Mount Siguniang, China - Raja Ampat, Indonesia - Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan - Wilpena Pound, Australia - Wahipounamu, New Zealand This is the perfect title for anyone who is fascinated by the marvels of the natural world. For more wanderlust-filled adventures, discover and collect the complete Inspired Traveller's Guide series: Artistic Places, Spiritual Places, Literary Places, Hidden Places and Mystical Places.

DKK 155.00

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A Whole World of Art - Sarah Phillips - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

This beautifully illustrated book seeks to tell children the true, diverse and decolonised story of art around the world. Even before they could write, people were telling stories with pictures. And though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. A Whole World of Art opens your eyes to a global view of art by taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time. With two companions – a boy and a girl – travel through 25 destinations from the history of art , circling the globe. As they travel, they explore the rich visual canon from each culture they visit through looking at different key works and examine the lives of the artists who created them. Each spread shows a stunning, edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history portraying an artist or artists making important artwork within a detailed background. A paragraph of introductory text and small captions around the page give fascinating details about the artists and the time and place in which they lived. Art project ideas provide inspiration throughout. Visit: - Athens, Greece (450 BCE) , where you will marvel at the gleaming gold statues and marble architecture; - The Ming Dynasty, China (1368–1644) , where you will discover intricate designs, drawings and calligraphy on paper and porcelain; - Benin City, Africa (1550) , where you will meet the brass-casters who create elaborately detailed plaques and ornaments only for the Oba (or king); - Coyoacan, Mexico (1907–1954) , where you will get to know the painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; Written by art history teacher Dr Sarah Phillips, who rewrote and decolonised the A Level syllabus in the UK , and illustrated by talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra, this gorgeous book offers a fresh, inclusive view of the history of art.

DKK 155.00

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Hidden Places - Sarah Baxter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Wander off the beaten track to uncover the world’s most secret destinations through insightful text and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations: discover an ancient gateway to the Mayan underworld, a mysterious underwater monument sunken off the Ryukyu Islands in Japan or a prehistoric village covered for centuries by a huge sand dune in the Orkney Islands. In Inspired Traveller's Guides: Hidden Places travel journalist Sarah Baxter’s evocative words instantly transport you to 25 of the world’s most obscured places . From remote locations that visitors must trek and wade just to catch a glimpse of, to forgotten cities only recently revealed and places purposefully hidden as sanctuaries from persecution, each destination has a very human story at its heart. Featured locations: Tyneham, Dorset, England Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland Menlo Castle, Galway, Ireland Ladby Ship, Kerteminde, Denmark Our Dear Lord in the Attic, Amsterdam, Netherlands Montsegur, France Kaisertal, Austria Black Forest, Germany Rok Runestone, Ödeshög, Sweden Villa of Tiberius, Sperlonga, Italy Bulnes, Cabrales, Spain Lalibela, Ethiopia Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Turpan Oasis, Turpan, China Phnom Kulen, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia Yonaguni, Yaeyama Islands, Japan Mount Borradaile, Arnhem Land, Australia Curio Bay, Southland, New Zealand Spirit Island, Alberta, Canada The Green Mill, Chicago, USA Havasu Canyon, Arizona, USA Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, New York, USA Actun Tunichil, Belize Choquequirao, Peru El Mirador, El Petén, Guatemala Savour a moment to delight in the serenity and seclusion of the secret escapes collected in this beautifully illustrated guide, full of surprise, wonder and sights otherwise unseen. Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: Artistic Places (March 2021), Spiritual Places , Literary Places and Mystical Places .

DKK 142.00

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Cinematic Places - Sarah Baxter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Go beyond the big screen and explore the real places that inspired some of the greatest films of all time – brought to life through comprehensively researched text and stunning hand-drawn artwork. Travel journalist Sarah Baxter reveals 25 essential cinematic destinations around the globe , spanning different decades, directors and movie genres. Full-page colour illustrations instantly transport you to each location. You’ll find that these places are not just backdrops to the tales told, but characters in their own right. Travel to the sweeping deserts of Lawrence of Arabia in Jordan , escape to the tumbling hills of San Francisco as seen in Hitchcock’s Vertigo or lose yourself in the cobbled lanes of In Bruges . Featured locations: - London, England, Paddington - Wells, England, Hot Fuzz - Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, The Wicker Man - Belchite & the Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain, Pan’s Labyrinth - Montmartre, Paris, France, Amélie - Bruges, Belgium, In Bruges - Görlitz, Germany, The Grand Budapest Hotel - Fårö, Sweden, Persona - Salzburg, Austria, The Sound of Music - Rome, Italy, La Dolce Vita - Matmata & Tozeur, Tunisia, Star Wars: A New Hope - Wadi Rum, Jordan, Lawrence of Arabia - Mumbai, India, The Lunchbox - Hong Kong, China, Enter the Dragon - Seoul, South Korea, Parasite - Tokyo, Japan, Lost in Translation - Outback, Australia, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Karekare Beach, New Zealand, The Piano - Alberta, Canada, The Revenant - Philadelphia, USA, Rocky - San Francisco, USA, Vertigo - Brooklyn, New York, USA, Do the Right Thing - Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, USA, Thelma & Louise - Jamaica, Dr No - Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru, The Motorcycle Diaries Delve into this book to discover some of the world’s most fascinating cinematic places and the films that celebrate them. Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: Artistic Places , Spiritual Places , Literary Places, Hidden Places , Mystical Places and Wild Places .

DKK 142.00

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Artistic Places - Susie Hodge - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find peace in Monet’s lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a printmaker’s pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly hand-illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of beauty, rare tales and cultural riches. Find yourself instantly transported to the places where great artists have sought refuge, found their inspiration and changed the course of art history forever. Susie Hodge, bestselling author and art historian, presents 25 famous and forgotten artistic destinations around the world , and connects these to the artists they inspired. In keeping with the Inspired Traveller’s Guide series design, each entry is accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations from Amy Grimes which perfectly evoke the wonders that first attracted the masters, while Hodge delves into each location's curious history with insightful stories both in and beyond the canon. So take a leaf out of your favourite artist’s sketchbook and discover the places they loved best. Artists and locations include: - J.A.M Whistler in London, England - John Constable in Suffolk, England - Barbara Hepworth in St Ives, England - Paula Rego in Cascais and Estoril, Portugal - Pablo Picasso and Guernica, Spain - Salvador Dalí in Catalonia, Spain - Claude Monet in Giverny, France - Vincent van Gogh in Arles, France - Rene Magritte in Brussels, Belgium - Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland - Michelangelo in Florence, Italy - Canaletto in Venice, Italy - Johannes Vermeer in Delft, Netherlands - Anni Albers in Dessau, Germany - Caspar David Friedrich in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany - Gustav Klimt and Lake Attersee, Austria - Edvard Munch in Oslo, Norway - Hilma af Klint and Lake Mälaren, Sweden - Henri Matisse in Tangier, Morocco - Hokusai on Mount Fuji, Japan - Paul Gauguin in Papeete and Papeari, Tahiti - Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York, USA - Grant Wood in Iowa, USA - Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico, USA - Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán, Mexico Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: Spiritual Places , Literary Places , Hidden Places and Mystical Places .

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Literary Places - Sarah Baxter - Bog - Quarto Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Inspired Traveller’s Guides: Literary Places takes you on an enlightening journey through the key locations of literature’s best and brightest authors, movements and moments – brought to life through comprehensively researched text and stunning hand-drawn artwork. Travel journalist Sarah Baxter provides comprehensive and atmospheric outlines of the history and culture of 25 literary places around the globe , as well as how they intersect with the lives of the authors and the works that make them significant. Full-page colour illustrations instantly transport you to each location. You’ll find that these places are not just backdrops to the tales told, but characters in their own right. Travel to the sun-scorched plains of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, roam the wild Yorkshire moors with Cathy and Heathcliff or view Central Park through the eyes of J.D. Salinger ’s antihero. Explore the lush and languid backwaters of Arundhati Roy ’s Kerala, the imposing precipice of Joan Lindsay ’s Hanging Rock and the labyrinthine streets and sewers of Victor Hugo ’s Paris. Featured locations: Paris, Les Miserables Dublin, Ulysses Florence, A Room with a View Naples, My Brilliant Friend Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz Nordland, Growth of the Soil St Petersburg, Crime and Punishment Sierra de Guadarrama, For Whom the Bell Tolls La Mancha, Don Quixote Davos, The Magic Mountain Bath, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion London, Oliver Twist Yorkshire Moors, Wuthering Heights Cairo, Palace Walk Soweto, Burger's Daughter Kerala, The God of Small Things Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), The Quiet American Kabul, The Kite Runner Hanging Rock, Picnic at Hanging Rock New York, The Catcher in the Rye Monterey, Cannery Row Mississippi River, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Monroeville, To Kill a Mockingbird Cartagena, Love in the Time of Cholera Chile, The House of the Spirits Delve into this book to discover some of the world’s most fascinating literary places and the novels that celebrate them. Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing: Artistic Places (March 2021), Spiritual Places , Hidden Places and Mystical Places .

DKK 142.00

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