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Beautifully illustrated throughout, this colourful atlas opens with world maps showing the continents (including the polar regions), countries and landscapes of the world. To encourage children to explore the different nations in more detail, the following maps take a closer look at each land mass in turn, offering key facts about its geographical features and the people and animals that live there. Age 4+

A leading British painter, John Hoyland (1934–2011) gained early critical acclaim and went on to exhibit at the Serpentine Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts. Concentrating on his later work, and produced in collaboration with the artist, this book reproduces over 100 of his paintings and explores the processes that compelled him to create art to ‘inspire the spirit … liberate and fire the imagination’, and to refute the label of ‘abstract’.

Following an in-depth look at topics including how bees fly and communicate, this beautifully illustrated book describes how to attract these vital, but threatened, pollinators to our gardens, through planting and supplying shelter. For real enthusiasts, a chapter is devoted to beekeeping, and how to use wax and honey to make candles and beauty products.

This updated edition of the classic guide to garden health includes information on an additional 25 pests and diseases, new treatments and resistant plants. The first section explains how to identify common problems, aided by clear photographs; the second offers an A–Z of symptoms, causes and control methods, many of which are biological; and a final section details the problems associated with particular species.

The opportunity to grow exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices has never been greater, with a diverse range of seeds and plants now available. Matthew Biggs’ well-illustrated manual presents step-by-step instructions for growing over 50 varieties, including chickpeas, Chinese artichokes, turmeric and goji berries, with a handy quick reference section for each, and tips on cooking and storing them.

Determined to counter the misconception that gardening is expensive, Huw Richards spent a year producing food at no cost. Illustrated throughout, his guide to making raised beds and containers, composting, harvesting seeds from shop-bought produce and sharing tools demonstrates the rewards of a frugal approach before showing how to grow a variety of fruits, herbs and vegetables.

Using 50 years of personal experience, Monty Don offers general advice on garden design, colour and managing changes in the seasons, followed by information on choosing plants, whether for a small town plot, a cottage garden, or one created with children or wildlife in mind. Further topics include dealing with weeds and pests, and growing food, before a final section describes jobs for the month.

After establishing the basics of running a successful allotment, this well-illustrated volume explains the tasks that need to be carried out each month, from buying seeds, to sowing, harvesting and storing produce. More detailed information on growing each type of fruit or vegetable follows, with the aim of having a supply of fresh produce throughout the year, and a troubleshooting section suggests solutions for common problems.

Ideal for pre-schoolers, this activity book includes stories about Bing and his friends, easy recipes for party food and a selection of craft ideas, games and puzzles. Also featured are tasks encouraging pen control and colouring pages that younger readers can work on independently, and an A–Z of Bing’s favourite things. Age 2+

Slightly off-mint.

In a career spanning most of the 20th century Backus produced numerous paintings of Florida that now provide testament to its tropical past, with unspoilt beaches and tidal rivers edged with palms and mangroves, and the dramatic weather conditions it endures. With over 200 illustrations, this biography celebrates his life and art, revealing his talent and the humanitarian spirit that led him to mentor the group of African American artists known as the Highwaymen.