Coffee Table

Dives into the BBC archives to find the moments that best celebrate the glories and the eccentricities of this astonishingly popular & enduring culture. You can discover the histor... more information

Paul Johnson. Exploring the birth & growth of this remarkable culture, discovering the causes behind its eventual collapse & celebrating the legacy left behind. 256pp colour photos... more information

Discover the history, treasures & folklore of the southernmost tip of Iberia, where Europe & Africa almost touch, where the western world & arab culture clashed & where fabulous ci... more information

A celebration of the continuing success of the Antiques Roadshow, which after 27 years is still one of the most popular series on television. Fiona Malcolm uncovers its origins & l... more information

With the incredible discoveries that have reshaped our perspective on the past, this atlas, with its detailed & carefully researched maps, presents the new story of human evolution... more information

Tailored to meet the needs of the first-time owner & more experienced collector by explaining in detail all of the techniques needed to keep a bonsai alive. Clear, authoritative te... more information

A celebration of British world pre-eminence in railway pioneering & a magnificent record of the surviving working British steam locomotives to be found around the world, lovingly c... more information

Superb chateaux set in the green folds of the French countryside are a hymn to the grandeur of France. The castles of the Loire, with their richly furnished rooms, tumultuous histo... more information

A comprehensive & highly readable account of the world's oldest living civilization, exploring Chinese culture & society from the earliest times to the glories of the imperial age.... more information

The champion of modern wine turns back to the heart of the old world, & finds that France's most glamorous wine region is at a crossroads. Over 300 profiles of Bordeaux's most impo... more information

Stefan Buczacki shows how, with the right choices & simple changes, it is possible for every garden to be transformed into a rich habitat for a huge variety of fascinating wildlife... more information

A celebration of all that is quirky about the way the British live, told through the words of a range of living eccentrics & some examples from the past. Figures include the former... more information

Stephen Karcher. A practical guide to the systems that can reveal your destiny, including astrology, dreams, runes, shamanism, tarot, geomancy & dowsing. 256pp colour photos P/B (r... more information

Jo Draper & Penny Copland-Griffiths. Tracing the history of the industry, people & pots of the Verwood kilns, which were still firing using traditional methods until 1952. 192pp co... more information

Everest can be climbed, but it cannot be conquered. Few know this as well as David Breashears. A filmmaker & veteran climber of the Himalaya, Breashears agreed to lead the 1996 exp... more information

The diversities of the French countryside & the stunning geometry of its achitecture are revealed here, & accompanied by over 150 aerial photographs, & detailed maps showing the si... more information

This all-you-need-to-know guide to creating the perfect garden is packed full of information, hints & tips & solid, practical advice on all aspects of gardening. Written by Ian Coo... more information

The team from BBC's Gardeners' Question Time identify the ideal plants for the temperate climate of the northern hemisphere. The perfect guide for choosing the perfect plant for an... more information

In the popular imagination, Ancient Egypt is defined by its monumental architecture & treasure-packed royal tombs. What many people don't realize is that most tombs were plundered ... more information

Nicholas Crane traces the journeys of 8 intrepid explorers, on foot, on bicycle, on horseback & by boat, rediscovering the history & landscape of Britain. From Gerald of Wales' 12t... more information