'Portillo's Secret History of Britain' presents a compelling and wonderfully evocative history of Britain through the stories of its 'lost' or abandoned buildings. Using a combination of his own investigations and archive research, plus memories and quotations from the contributors he interviewed for the series, Michael will explain what the buildings were used for and by whom, why they were abandoned, and what they can tell us about our past.

In the Islamic tradition, a garden is a shaded place for rest and reflection and gardens play a central role in everyday life in the Islamic world. Monty Don and acclaimed photographer, Derry Moore, set off on a journey to find out how a very different culture and climate has influenced garden design. Their journey starts in the historical and stunning gardens of Andalucia before heading east to the beating heart of Islam: Turkey, Iran and India....

From the earliest Pagan sites to modern urban cemeteries, burial grounds have always enjoyed a sacred, protected status in the history of society. Consequently they have become tranquil oases in which wildlife can flourish - a microcosm of the natural habitat long since disappeared from the surrounding area. In 'Earth to Earth', Professor Stefan Buczacki uncovers the wild animals and plants that thrive amongst the headstones, from the graveyard beetle...

A compendium of Britain's most interesting diminutive castles, written in an amusing, accessible style. It uncovers over 60 castles, with each entry featuring information on how you can get there using public transport, when best to visit the attraction, a concise round-up of its history and any must-see features.

This work brings together the work of Antoni Gaudi and Salvador Dali in order to present a rich comparative study. A section on each artist provides a brief biography and an examination of some major works while a third section compares the images and ideas of the two artists.

Make, build, paint, glue, shape and craft your way to a gorgeous and unique garden with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell's amazing book. It contains 25 easy-to-make projects that will not only inspire your creativity but encourage you to spend more time in the garden all year round.

Neglected to the elements, renovated for commercial use or demolished completely, many of Britain's beautiful churches have vanished, leaving no trace except photographs or illustrations to mark their existence. Architectural commentator Matthew Hyde travels the length and breadth of the country to seek out and tell the stories of these wonderful buildings, from churches that defy the elements in Orkney to abbeys destroyed in Henry VIII's dissolution...

Gertrude Jekyll is well-known as one of the most influential garden designers of the early 20th century. This book takes a detailed look at neglected aspects of her life, including her skills in photography, domestic arts, and as a businesswoman.

'The Power Broker' tells the story of Robert Moses, the single most powerful man in New York for almost half a century and the greatest builder America (and probably the world) has ever known. Without ever once being elected to office, he created for himself a position of supreme and untouchable authority, allowing him to utterly reshape the city of New York, turning it into the city we know today, while at the same time destroying the lives of millions...