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The Story of Trees takes the reader on a visual journey from some of the earliest known tree species on our planet to the latest fruit cultivars.

"Wonderful stories and in-depth information you will normally never find in books about trees." - Piet Oudolf, Landscape Designer and creator of the planting design for New York's High Line

"Entwining fascinating facts about 100 trees with inspiring stories of their importance to ancient civilizations, trade, religious and pagan beliefs, wellbeing and medicinal uses over the ages, this delightful and well-researched book provokes curiosity on every page." - Dr. Alexandra Wagstaffe, Eden Project Learning

The chosen trees have all had a profound effect on the planet and humankind. Starting with the Ginkgo Biloba, fossils of which date back 270 million years, we learn about how trees came to be integral to the development of our species, and how specific trees have become important religious, political, and cultural symbols.

With beautiful illustrations by Thibaud Herem and fascinating botanical facts and figures, this book will appeal to tree lovers from all over the world.

"Within these pages, we hope to inform and inspire those who already have a love of trees, as well as those who otherwise may have taken them for granted. The Story of Treesis our story, but also that of our ancestors. It is about our relationship with some of the world's most important trees, both on a local scale and globally. With so many trees to choose from, we have endeavored to feature those that have been, and in most cases continue to be, of cultural and practical value to humankind."
- From the Introduction of The Story of Trees

About the Author:

Kevin Hobbs is a professional grower and plantsman with over 30 years' experience in the horticulture industry. He was Head of Research and Development at world-renowned Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire, UK. David West runs his own nursery business, specializing in the commercial production of rare trees.

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Discover the devotional practice of wave riding through an atlas of iconic surf locations from around the world.

The Surf Atlas is a collection of the world’s most unique, unusual, and iconic surf destinations. Surf beneath the northern lights in Norway, warm yourself up on Ghana’s equatorial waves, or dance down your longboard in Waikiki. This book has it all.

Extended across six regions — Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America, North America, Oceania and the Pacific — The Surf Atlas celebrates exploration, adventure, and the dizzying diversity of our surfing world. It’s time to ovewith the tides, so grab your board — surf’s up!

About the Author:

Photographer and writer, Luke Gartside, is the former editor of Wavelength Magazine, Europe’s longest-running surf title. For more than ten years, he has been chronicling surf culture around the world, meeting intriguing characters along the way.

Take on the toughest challenges that nature can throw at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills.

Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor, The Survival Handbook is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to improvise, survive, and get found - on land or at sea.

Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations and accessible step-by-step instructions show you how to survive in the wild. Learn how to plan your expedition, how to make a fire, and how to build a shelter, and everything you need to know about wild food and natural dangers.

Revel in inspirational real-life survival stories and be prepared for every outdoor situation. From survival basics, such as finding water and catching fish, to extreme survival situations including being adrift at sea or lost in the jungle, The Survival Handbook will steer you through life's toughest adventures in the world's harshest climates.

Whether you are preparing for a camping trip, or going further afield, The Survival Handbook is a perfect guide to the great outdoors in a handy size to pack.

About the Author:

Colin Towell joined the Royal Navy in 1977, qualifying as a Combat Survival Instructor with 22 Regiment SAS. As well as seeing active service, he has spent over 30 years teaching land, sea, desert, jungle, and cold-weather survival skills to UK Army, Navy, Royal Marines, and Air Force personnel. Colin also provided survival support for Sir Richard Branson's balloon global circumnavigation attempts. His most recent book is DK's 9+ publication Survival for Beginners.

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In The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, author Nathan Williams introduces readers to 40 creative business owners around the globe, offering an inspiring, in-depth look behind the scenes of their lives and their companies. Pairing insightful interviews with striking images of these men and women and their workspaces, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur makes business personal. The book profiles both budding and experienced entrepreneurs across a broad range of industries (from fashion designers to hoteliers) in cities across the globe (from Copenhagen to Dubai). Readers will learn how today’s industry leaders handle both their successes and failures, achieve work-life balance, find motivation in the face of adversity, and so much more.

About the Author:

Nathan Williams is the author of The Eye, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, The Kinfolk Home, and The Kinfolk Table and the editor in chief of Kinfolk, a lifestyle magazine published quarterly by Ouur studio. Founded in 2011, Kinfolk maintains a vibrant contributor base from Copenhagen to Cape Town and hosts hundreds of global events each year that bring the community together.

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With The Wine Game learn about wines from all over the world in this deluxe happy families game. With two decks of cards – one for red wines, one for whites – covering all the major wine-producing regions and some unexpected gems, this is the perfect way to dip in to the world of wine. Includes a booklet with brief descriptions of each region along with some tips on which labels to look out for.

About the Authors:

UK-based French artist Cassandre Montoriol’s traditional ink and crayon drawings are the toast of the fashion publishing world. Her expressive, hand-drawn aesthetic is reminiscent of travel diaries, fashion illustration and textile design. Zeren Wilson has spent 17 years in the wine trade, most recently selling wine to London restaurants, and now consults for restaurant wine lists. 

A beautiful book to connect us after such a challenging time.

‘Dark clouds were looming in the distance. We watched them gather, and we wondered… When will it come? How long will it last?’

A monumental storm brings huge and sudden change. We follow a man and his dog through the uncertainty that it brings to their lives. Through their eyes, we see the difficulties of being apart, the rollercoaster of emotions that we can all relate to, and the realisation that by pulling together we can move through difficult times with new perspective, hope and an appreciation of what matters most in life.

Luke has dedicated the book to his late grandfather, who was a key figure in his life. The main characters are based on his grandfather and his own dog, Robin, who offers a reassuring guide through the challenges of the storm. It’s a story with very personal emotion, but one that speaks to us all.

‘Though clouds may gather again, and we may see other storms, we have realised most of all that we are stronger facing them… Together.’

About the Author:

Luke Adam Hawker worked as an architectural designer before becoming a full time artist in 2015. He lives just outside of London with his girlfriend Lizzie, and their dog Robin. Luke ships his prints and originals to buyers all over the world.
Find out more at @Lukeadamhawker

Епічна подорож на мотоциклі на 20 000 миль через всю Америку, від Брукліна до краю Патагонії.

Приєднуйтесь до пригоди всього життя: насолоджуйтесь свободою дорожньої подорожі та приєднуйтесь до двох друзів, які вирушають у невідоме — подорожуючи 20 000 миль на південь на своїх надійних позашляховиках BMW G/S з повітряним охолодженням. Від гватемальських джунглів до чарівних, безлюдних болівійських солончаків, головних доріг Перуанських Анд, аж до Ушуайї, Країни Вогню.

Про автора:

Матіас Кореа народився в Барселоні, а в 2002 році переїхав до Брукліна, щоб продовжити свою кар'єру дизайнера та підприємця. У 2006 році він став співзасновником Behance. Його глибока пристрасть до мотоциклів, подорожей та фотографії спонукає його допитливість та постійний пошук можливостей навчатися, розвиватися та адаптуватися через нові пригоди.

Відкрийте для себе багатство сучасної творчої культури України з найкращим дизайном інтер’єру, архітектурою, мистецтвом, фотографією та модою.

За останнє десятиліття Україна стала осередком сучасної творчості, демонструючи вражаючий внесок у такі галузі, як дизайн інтер’єру, мода, архітектура, фотографія та мистецтво. Молоді українські творці поєднують традиційні ремесла, матеріали та естетику з сучасним, космополітичним світоглядом.

Ukraine Rising – це книга, яка відзначає найкраще з сучасної української культури через переконливі фотографії та проникливий текст. Він демонструє роботу найкращих креативників і містить есе експертів, які дають змогу зазирнути в яскравих людей, проекти та інновації, які може запропонувати країна. Ця співпраця з українським видавцем Люцією Бондар є свідченням творчого духу та енергії українців і обіцянкою кращого майбутнього.

About the Author:

Люсія Бондар – досвідчений медіаменеджер і видавець, засновник CP Publishing. Понад 10 років працює журналістом та автором різноманітних фахових видань. Під її керівництвом CP Publishing організувала численні відомі в Україні заходи, зокрема щорічний форум архітектури та дизайну.

Enjoy the journey, slowly! This breath-taking travel book celebrates taking the scenic route. Explore 200 inspirational journeys across the globe with this stunning visual guide.

There is no better way to see the world than to move through it, taking your time. These once-in-a-lifetime journeys will stay with you forever.

Get inspired by whatever mode of transport you love most - on foot, by bike, by car, on the water or rails! In our fast-paced, modern world, Unforgettable Journeys will allow you to take a back seat and enjoy the ebb and flow of travel thoughtfully.

Enjoy an epic bike ride along the ancient Silk Road, cruising around Antarctica, or a train journey in Zambia. The travel guide is organised by types of transport. Whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist, or driver, or love to be on the water or by rails, we've got you covered.

We've picked the world's best adventures, from famous experiences like riding the Orient Express, driving Route 66, and walking the Camino de Santiago. If that's not your thing, we also travel off-the-beaten-path, cycling around Botswana, kayaking through Finnish Lakeland, and scaling the cirques of La Réunion on foot.

This stunning, hardcover book is packed with gorgeous full-colour photos and fascinating overviews of each carefully chosen destination, making it the perfect inspirational travel gift for dreamers and globetrotters alike. A travel book presented as a beautiful photography coffee table book that you'll find yourself flicking through the idyllic pages time and again for ideas.

Discover the Joys of Slow Travel

This travel book is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route! Explore over 200 once-in-a-lifetime travel moments that will inspire you to travel the world in real life, or in pictures.

This bucket list travel book includes:

- A wide range of different travel types from hiking to sailing.
- Discover the world's most famous adventures like the Orient Express and driving Route 66.
- Taking the road less travelled by cycling around Botswana or kayaking through Finnish Lakeland.

About the Author:

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.
DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.
Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries

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Unearth the key ingredients for a greener, healthier, and more sustainable life in the city

We are what we eat, but do you know what you’re eating? As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring inner-city agriculture has become an important tool in enriching quality of life for many. From underground mushroom farms to rooftop beekeeping, Urban Farmers explores the fascinating and diverse world of planting, growing, and harvesting.

Equipped with the right know-how and the proper tools for growth, we are well on our way to ensuring the spaces we inhabit evolve in a healthy direction and a passion for nature is nourished. A must-have manual for city-dwellers who dream of a greener life, Urban Farmers offers an opportunity to learn best practices from experts and encourages you to get your hands dirty, be it in your balcony or beyond.

About the Author:

Valery Rizzo is an American portrait, food, and lifestyle photographer whose work centers around urban life and agriculture. She has been featured in The New York Times Style Magazine, Yes! Magazine, Télérama, D La Repubblica, Der Spiegel, and several other esteemed publications.

За останні кілька десятиліть Венеція перетворилася на Мекку для міжнародних архітекторів. Еліта сучасної архітектури збирається, щоб відсвяткувати найпрестижнішу архітектурну виставку нашого часу на Бієнале в тіні площі Сан-Марко, мосту Ріальто та Палацу дожів. Тим більше дивно, що в даний час немає путівника, який би висвітлював сучасну архітектуру найбільшого музею під відкритим небом у світі.

Цей Архітектурний путівник є квитком у мандрівку відкриттів за межами протореного туристичного шляху через Венецію після 1950 року. Прогулянки на човні та прогулянки в путівнику ведуть до нових житлових комплексів і переобладнаних портових сараїв, до робіт Карло Скарпи, Тадао Андо та Девіда Чіпперфілда.

У цьому дуже практичному путівнику також розглядаються суперечливі нові проекти, такі як бар’єри проти повеней або вражаючі перетворення, як-от Фондако деї Тедескі від Рема Колхааса. Окрім ніколи не опублікованих проектів Френка Ллойда Райта, Ле Корбюзьє та Луїса Кана, автори представляють усі павільйони Бієнале за останні шість десятиліть.

A maritime city, Venice has long lured travellers to its shores. Set sail and discover the romantic and magical charm of a city built upon the water.

Like the tide that laps knee-high against its fine palazzos, Venice is ever-changing. Since its bog-like beginnings as a collection of mini islands in swampy marshland, the city has been forced to use its initiative. Today, faced with floods of day-trippers and acqua alta alike, it continues to rely on innovative ideas. Whether it's a museum with groundfloor channels to cope with high water levels or a theatre in a warehouse once used for stretching sails, it capitalises on its lagoon location and spouts ingenuity.

The Monocle Travel Guide to Venice looks beyond the teeming tourist traps to discover La Serenissima's true charms, from classical and contemporary architectural wonders to galleries brimming with both Venetian and international works of art. We've wended our way through the city's willowy calli to find the trattorias offering the finest seafood, as well as the best bàcari to visit when you're craving a spritz. Venice is made for walking so we've mapped out four neighbourhood trails that will show you the way, as well as our favourite independent shops and the plushest hotels.

The magazine, Monocle, covers the world with its network of bureaus in New York, Toronto, Zurich, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Singapore. It also employs more than 30 dedicated correspondents - in cities from Bangkok to Bogota, Sao Paolo to Stockholm - as well as a team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in London. This team's deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has now been compiled in The Monocle Travel Guide Series.

Vienna has long been a city that bridges Eastern and Western Europe with panache. Pack your suitcase and delve into the melting pot of Europe.

There's much more to Austria’s capital than Baroque palaces, horse-drawn carriages and the landmark venues where Mozart and Klimt first showcased their masterpieces. This guide will steer you away from the crowded Prater and its ferris wheel (although naturally we'll make a quick detour past the Vienna State Opera and Schönbrunn Palace) and out to explore the city's 23 diverse districts. 

We'll show you where to shop for shoes and silverware from the most venerable manufacturers and our pick of the coffeehouses for a frothy melange and slice of apfelstrudel. We'll take you to the most vibrant art galleries and toe-tapping music venues, guide you through the Museumsquartier and to our favourite brutalist buildings and also reveal the best running routes along the Danube.

Authors:

Monocle reports from around the globe from the platforms of print, radio, and online. As their editors and correspondents dart from city to city, they get to know the best places to rest their heads, stretch their limbs, and kick back with a contact in a hard-to-find cocktail bar.

All of that invaluable information is now available in The Monocle Travel Guide Series: a line-up of titles that speaks to readers in an informed but informal way about everything from architecture to art, late-night bars to early-morning café excursions. These are books that go beyond the traditional tourist beats to make sure you get the most out of a city no matter how short your stay. Designed to be compact and collectable, they are also discerning. Between the covers, there shall not be a list of a hundred places to eat, but a thoughtful focus on what's best for any occasion.

Мріяючи та розслабляючись, з потужними творами Вінсента ван Гога, ця чудова нова книга подарує вам багато годин задоволення та спокою. Надрукована на високоякісному папері, ця художня книга містить 45 потужних робіт Ван Гога для розфарбовування, пропонуючи уявлення про те, як виглядав оригінал, а також ключову інформацію, таку як назва та дата. Ван Гог — один із найвідоміших художників у світі, а його сміливі та візуально виразні картини викликають неймовірні емоційні реакції. Ця книга запропонує вам приємну подорож, де задоволення від створення приголомшливих творів мистецтва поєднується з повторним відкриттям радості розфарбовування. Ви можете використовувати широкий спектр ручок: від гелевих та олівців до пігментних та крейди, від кулькових та роликових до маркерів, хоча краще уникати важких фломастер. Кожна сторінка перфорована біля корінця книги, тому ви можете вирвати та оформити своє чудове творіння в рамку, або просто розмістити його на стінах свого дому, можливо, навіть надіслати його як подарунок своїм близьким. Вдихніть життя в чорнило!

Про автора:

Дейзі Сіл — талановита, вдумлива авторка книг про подарунки, свята та головоломки. Вона давно спостерігає за тісним зв'язком між навколишнім світом природи та нашим пошуком незмінного духу людства. Попередні публікації включають «Натхнення», «Роздуми», «Будьте спокійні» та «Дружба».

Вони кажуть, що справді важлива подорож, а не пункт призначення. Тут ми розглянемо деякі з найкращих і найдовших пригод, щоб перевірити людський дух.

Від пробігу на 1000 км через гірський хребет до велопробігу через континент, найдовші мандрівки мають силу змінити нас так, як ми навіть не можемо уявити на початку. Voyages – Sidetracked Beyond перенесе нас навколо світу через низку надихаючих мандрівок на далекі відстані. Історії в цій книзі можуть стосуватися гір, пустель, води, полярних регіонів, культурних відкриттів, особистісного зростання або поєднання вищезазначеного, але спільним є те, що ці подорожі є змістовними та амбітними за масштабом.

Про автора:

Sidetracked – це онлайновий та друкований журнал, що містить обмежену колекцію особистих історій про пригодницькі подорожі, мандрівки та експедиції. Концепція проста: зафіксувати емоції та враження від пригод і експедицій по всьому світу… і надихнути.