Pottery, ceramics and glass crafts

New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan returns to Bayberry Island, where a bronze mermaid statue could be the cause of heartbreak or everlasting romance for a practical-minded police chief and his first love.

"e;The Essential Pottery Notebook sets out easy to follow guides that will make any ceramicist's practice more precise and orderly.

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the worldAuthoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world.

If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed!

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.

The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet.

Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular.

Who knew that discarded bottles and glassware could become treasures of such rare beauty?

Inside, discover all the major pottery techniques used the world over, from time-honoured traditional methods to exciting new developments.

Focusing on the pottery surface, Carve Your Clay covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from piercing, etching, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting, and fettling.

'I absolutely loved it - what a wise, brilliant book - so well observed on families and love and the secrets we keep.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan welcomes you to Bayberry Island, a special place where a bronze mermaid statue promises to grant true love to anyone who asks with an open heart.

'Armed with this intrepid survey, we can see a brave new world down there on the beach .

A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island.

Using a question and answer format, this entertaining narrativeaddresses a multitude of general interest questions about the sea, sea life,seabirds and man's relationship with the sea.

Quelles créatures insolites habitent les profondeurs de l’océan ?

A startling new book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of 'Moby Dick: Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for 'Leviathan'.

This edition does not include illustrations.

Over 200 pages of legends, spells, facts and mermaid crafts!

Think like you've got nine brains, feel like you've got three hearts, and hug as though you have eight arms.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

A lavish and definitive view of the oceanic world - accompanying the landmark 7-part BBC series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual fragments.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to various handicrafts, including pottery, basket making, needlework, and more.

Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals.

'What a fun book!

What has been the dish of kings, the subject of myths and the traveller of epic and mysterious journeys?

A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers.

How to Snog a Hagfish!

How to Snog a Hagfish!

A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers.

'Clay contains infinite possibilities in its transmutations, evidenced on the shelves of our homes, our galleries and museums.

A scientific expedition into unknown parts of the Caribbean to study the tectonic plates of the region answers the intriguing question: Is there a language of fish?

Highly respected illustrator Anna Koska is best known for her drawings of fish and fruit and is widely celebrated by food journalists and restaurateurs.

An enchanting tale of travels among South East Asia's Sea Gypsies, scattered groups of semi-nomadic fisher people who occupy the spaces between the islands.

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers.

Transform your plain pottery into exciting, colourful and contemporary pieces for the home in a trice!

This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes 170 species of coastal birds from Britain and the near Continent.

This practical pocket guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes nearly 180 species that live in the area between land and sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone.

This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes 170 species of coastal birds from Britain and the near Continent.

This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes nearly 180 species that live in the area between land and sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone.

'Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' MY WEEKLY'I loved this incredibly touching book.