Mitchell Beazley – författare

With fans far and wide, cacti and succulents come in myriad shapes and sizes too. These firm favourites of Instagram influencers are perfect for adding greenery indoors, and can add structure and detail to outdoor spaces as well. Smaller plants are companions for 'generation rent', since they are easily moved from place to place. Generally low-maintenance, being 'plant mum' to one or two of these tiny plants often starts a life-long fascination, and an ever growing horde.The Little Book of Cacti and Succulents is an inspiring and indispensable guide to growing these fascinating plants. Detailed Plant Profiles are divided into sections according to style and shape, from beautiful trailing plants to intricately formed rosettes. At the beginning of the book, you'll find practical advice on getting started, caring for the plants through the year and how best to show your plants off. You can also discover how to grow your collection using various propagation techniques with step-by-step guidance.Cacti and succulents provide year-round interest for very little input, and caring for their fascinating forms is an enchanting hobby. Full of beautiful photography and sweet illustrations, The Little Book of Cacti and Succulents is an encouraging and down-to-earth guide to these weird and wonderful plants.

Sail away to the Amalfi coast with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the ambiance of southern Italy.A true gem of southern Italy, this coastline with its steep slopes exudes a timeless charm. Amalfi is its epicentre, nestled in its rocky amphitheatre where colourful houses and immaculate villas seem to hang in the air. In Ravello, the scent of wisteria mingles with the salty sea air in the enchanted gardens that have inspired so many artists.A people of fishermen and artisans, the inhabitants of this coastline cultivate la dolce vita. The serenity of the Amalfi Coast can be felt on every street corner, at the top of every belvedere. A place where you find yourself dreaming, dazzled by the light of the sun setting over the azure waters where Odysseus once encountered the sirens.Let yourself be carried away on a unique journey, far from crowds and the expected...

Escape to the ancient land of Japan with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the spirit of this captivating country.Lush forests that conceal magnificent temples, bustling modern cities with ancient traditions, turquoise waters where mountains can be admired and sprawling countryside draped in new colours with each season. This marvellous archipelago is said to have been born from the union of two Japanese deities, Izanagi and Izanami.The inhabitants of these ancient islands now perpetuate Japan's inspiring art of living, its craftsmanship, fashion and gastronomy. A world shaped by nature, beliefs, and the unparalleled attention to detail of the Japanese people.Let yourself be carried away on a unique journey, far from crowds and the expected...

Sail away to the Cyclades with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the ambiance of the Greek islands.At the crossroads of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, a string of Greek islands glitters under the sun. These lands are said to be blessed by the gods - they are the cradle of Artemis and Apollo, and the place where Dionysus and Ariadne met. White cliffs plunge into salty, turquoise waters, secret coves invite reverie and traces of history are nestled among the wild grasses. In the winding alleys of bright blue and white, the inhabitants of these islands cultivate an ancient way of life. This is a place where you find yourself dreaming, dazzled by the light of the sun setting over the sparkling waters which cradle these ancestral lands.Let yourself be carried away on a unique journey, far from crowds and the expected...