Rural crafts

Siwa is a remote oasis deep in the heart of the Egyptian desert near the border with Libya.

How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living.

A practical and fascinating guidebook covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the North Sea and English Channel.

'An excellent, beautifully written book' Patrick Galbraith, Sunday Times 'A rich and hugely enjoyable celebration of the local, the vernacular and traditional .

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

WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2025 FOR NON-FICTIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGA NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024'Robinson's prose is humorous and macho, taking its lead from the gruff, sensual delivery of food writer Anthony Bourdain' FINANCIAL TIMES A debut that s both a paean to the art of woodworking and a memoir about creative endeavours OBSERVER'Mesmeric' SPECTATOR'Robinson's chiselled, elegant prose is the sound of a bright new voice in non-fiction.

A stunning love letter to life in Shetland and a wilder way of living by celebrated poet Jen Hadfield.

Discover simple patterns for huggable dolls, loveable animals and nursery favourites.

Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand made felt is a chunky,durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects.