The best of the best in gaming from a single decade: 19881998! As most gamers know, this ten-year period is incredibly crucial. It was during this time that the NES reached its zenith with such titles as Contra and Super Mario Bros. 3, the Sega Genesis blew everyone away with Sonic the Hedgehog, the Super Nintendo released to critical acclaim, the Sony PlayStation took video games to the next level, and the Nintendo 64 broke new ground with 3-D Mario and Zelda. Amazing! This book covers the era in great detail, with each game getting an in-depth essay that includes history, development info, nostalgic stories, and much more. The author wrote more than a dozen of the essays, with other writers and industry notables contributing essays on their favorite games as well. Finally, the follow-up to The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 19771987 is here!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 272

Dimensions: 175 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 29-11-2022

Experience the stunning natural beauty and indulgent luxury of "glamorous camping" in this book featuring the best and most-beautiful glamping locations throughout Europe. Have the best of both worlds: an outdoorsy, authentic blend of camping in the wild and the glamorous comforts of a swanky, serene hotel. That is "glamping" -- glamorous camping -- a growing and highly sought-after form of travel. It's perfect for those who want to be close to nature, who love to wake up to birdsong and seek solace in the scents of the forest, but who dont want the cramped tents, pesky bugs, aching backs, and communal showers of the camping sites of yore. Glamping gives readers the most-amazing glamping destinations in Europe for planning their next nature-inspired (yet comfortable!) getaway. When you "glamp", you don't have to pitch a tent, there are no air mattresses to inflate, and you won't get annoyed at those rocks or rain ruining your good night's rest. Instead, you'll enjoy high-quality accommodations in the great outdoors -- from quaint treehouses in vineyards to a cosy igloo under a starry sky, and from traditional yurts set within a Zen-like forest to mysterious caves overlooking a gorgeous mountain range. It's all here to dream about and plan, including locations in: Great Britain; Albania; Belgium; Czech Republic; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Italy; Latvia.; Lithuania; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; The Netherlands. Detailed descriptions and gorgeous full-colour photos immerse readers in the beauty of nature and the lap of luxury in the finest destinations. So indulge in the perfect vacation that satisfies all your needs, being in the great outdoors while enjoying all the modern comforts of the best hotels in the world. It's time to get your glamp on, and Glamping will show you how!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 165 x 234 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2023

Battling flak and enemy fighters over the skies of Europe during World War II, the US Army Air Force Martin B-26 Marauder bomber named Flak-Bait completed a remarkable 201 combat missions, a feat that made it the highest mission scorer of any Allied medium or heavy bomber. For many years the author has held a special interest in the B-26, and especially those of the 387th Bomb Group. It was during his first visit to the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, over 20 years ago, where Flak-Bait's nose section was on display, that he became interested in what the aircraft had achieved during her illustrious career. Using official World War IIera records, the result is a day-by-day account of the missions it flew, crew lists, flight routes, and weapons dropped, and records any comments made by the various crews during their postmission debriefing. A special photo section features the current restoration display of Flak-Bait at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Washington, DC. Correcting previously held perceptions about the aircraft and its missions, this is the most definitive account of any single World War II aircrafts combat career ever published.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 400

Dimensions: 178 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-08-2022

Go green, get clean, and be serene with these 30 all-natural soap, candle, and cleaner recipes from renowned herbalist Stephanie Rose! If you are looking for creative ways to reduce chemicals, harness the healing power of nature, and pamper yourself with healing herbs, fresh flowers, and essential oils, look no further. Author, avid gardener, and herbalist Stephanie Rose has rounded up her best-loved botanical recipes in this massive book to teach you how easy, inexpensive, and relaxing it is to make your own natural cleaners, cleansers, and candles. Learn to make: ; Homemade hand sanitizers with healing aloe ; Soothing botanical bath salts with rose and citrus; Aromatherapy soy wax candles with lavender ; Natural housecleaners with refreshing orange and cleansing sage; Disinfecting kitchen cleaners with lemongrass and pine ; Reusable lemon and rosemary citrus hand wipes ; Invigorating peppermint sugar scrubs ; Moisturizing hand soaps with basil and bergamot ; And many more! With detailed instructions, step-by-step photographs, and an herbal appendix, you'll have everything you need to make beautiful (and beneficial!) all-natural products from your own kitchen.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 191 x 241 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

A lighthearted passport to 10 whimsical and elegant little scenes to make from paper and then display under cloches. A lush tropical jungle, a teepee at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and a lighthouse guiding a ship through choppy waves all come to life with simple directions and a relaxed approach. Paper designer Samantha Milhet guides you through each project, which are arranged by difficulty level so that beginners, as well as more-skilled crafters, can find the perfect project to inspire them. All the colored pieces are ready to cut and fold right out of the book. This is an excellent introduction to the versatile realm of paper crafting, offering a new creative outlet through three-dimensional worlds. The projects' unusual charm grabs attention, and making these universes will give you ideas for unlimited others!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 211 x 262 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2021

In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included. In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Soehne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashutte Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded to include the IWC, Longines, and Tudor brands. The 272 pages of this handbook offer fascinating insights into international watch culture.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 272

Dimensions: 215 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2023

Kristy Rice's popular style shines in these cards' nature-lovely designs! With the included watercolor paint dot card and wooden brush, you have all you need. Pale printed lines on high-quality watercolor stock guide your paintings. Your work will be enhanced by the gorgeous glints of metallic-foil touches. These beautiful cards invite you to pick up your brush and release your own creativity and imagination. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this set of cards from the Artisan series, Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake." Includes paint (dot card), wooden brush, Printed on high-quality textured art paper, the 12 flat cards with envelopes feature 12 different outlined images with foil touches and are easily frameable. Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: How to Make Art for Joy's Sake and its corresponding Journal.

Bind: stationery

Pages: 12

Dimensions: 198 x 147 mm

Publication Date: 28-08-2022

For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration and meaning in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk you through the steps they took in creating works that tap into the importance of nature art in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. You'll learn how they created a nature journal, temporary beach sculptures, dyed textile or woven wall art, sculptural vessels and baskets with natural materials, embroidery inspired and influenced by the natural world, and much more. Discover works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal, authentic, and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 205 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

An easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living. Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and more. This is his first book, distilling many years of outdoor experience and nearly two decades of teaching wilderness bushcraft skills. Clear and comprehensive chapters deliver wilderness axe skills and campcraft knowledge from start to finish. Youll begin with learning how to select the correct tools for the task, caring for the tools, then applying everyday axe techniques. Next, learn felling, limbing, and sectioning trees, followed by carving techniques and projects. Then Kirtley teaches campcraft projects large and small. Through detailed explanations and step-by-step photo sequences, you too will be able to develop effective and timesaving campcraft skills using materials freely available in the woods, including pot hangers, tripods, cranes, and a variety of group camp set-ups. An indispensable addition to any bushcraft, woodcraft camping, and outdoor library.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 216 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2021

Cream, the hugely influential 1960s British rock power trio -- featuring guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker -- and the American city of San Francisco, California, were a legendary pairing. The Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland were the venues where, in February-March 1968, the band's live sound was first officially immortalized on tape and film. Yet, detailed coverage of those historic performances appears far from complete. Inaccurate documentation, as well as a devastating 1978 fire at the Atlantic Records audio archive, made the definitive chronicle of these famed shows difficult to construct. However, recent archival discoveries led author Edoardo Genzolini to look back at those days with a new perspective. This book presents his thorough documentation of Cream on and off the Fillmore and Winterland stages, when, during those two months of 1968, they really were sitting on top of the world. The author's detailed analysis of all sets played by the band at both venues -- recorded by Atlantic Records and filmed by legendary British documentary filmmaker Tony Palmer -- and his precise look at which live performances ended up on which Cream albums present the definitive account for the first time. Also featured are rare, never-before-published concert photographs, presenting Cream at the height of their powers.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-03-2023