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Product Description: Grassland management can be complicated and frustrating. Even with a small paddock there is either too much grass or too much ragwort. Field Management for Horses and Ponies shows you how to analyse your existing pasture in order to maximize the quantity and quality of your grazing...read more

Gathers information on sightings of ghosts. This work traces the origins of the myths and legends that have grown up around mysterious old places, and compares them with the contemporary accounts of those people who actually spend their waking - and sometimes sleeping.

Product Description: An illustrated celebration of the Oriental style of interior design, which discusses topics such as the refined craftsmanship of Thai textiles, the traditional statuary of Burma and the minimalism of Japanese interiors, with advice on how to integrate Eastern design into the home...read more

Product Description: From the cook, butler, and housekeeper to the footman, lady's maid and nanny, this is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of some of Britain's grandest houses. An entertaining social history, steering the reader through the minefield of etiquette and hierarchy that kept Britain's great houses running like clockwork...read more

Product Description: Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, one of the most beautiful houses in England, has been empty for years. Its owners, the National Trust, have teamed up with the BBC and an enthusiastic team of experts and amateurs to transform the house and make it into a successful visitor attraction, all in the space of a summer...read more

Product Description: An intriguing illustrated biography of the remarkable Mrs. Greville and her magnificent house, Polesden Lacy—a fascinating life story laced with scandal, wit, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of 80 years of tumultous world eventsFrom obscure and humble origins Margaret Greville rose to become a millionairess and prominent society hostess and friend to a portfolio of royalty and politicians...read more

Product Description: More than 200 of the best period designs, from medieval to the 1950s, arranged by type of design for ease of reference One of the world's best collections of period designs is brought together as an invaluable resource for designers of all kinds, from fabric, textile, wallpaper, and stained glass designers to graphic and fashion designers...read more

Product Description: One of the world's best collections of period designs is brought together as an invaluable resource for designers of all kinds, from fabric, textile, wallpaper, and stained glass designers to graphic and fashion designers. This collection of more than 500 designs covers wallpaper, textiles, furnishings, costume, tiles, and ceramics...read more

Product Description: Simply Zen shows how a traditional Japanese approach can be adapted to produce a tranquil, spiritually nourishing home or garden. The book begins with the fundamentals of Zen design; continues with a look at Zen interiors; and concludes with a survey of Zen gardens...read more