Books from B T Batsford Limited

  • Jazz
    Jazz
    By Clive D. Griffin

    Another member of the band , DANNY BARKER , told of the problems Gillespie had : Be - bop " Some of us began to jam at Minton's in Harlem in the early ' forties . But there were always some cats showing up there who couldn't blow at all ...

  • English Heritage Book of Bronze Age Britain
    English Heritage Book of Bronze Age Britain
    By Michael Parker Pearson

    In 1978 a team of diggers led by Roger Mercer uncovered a human skeleton lying face down , just outside the ramparts of a large enclosure dating to c.3700_3200 BC , at Hambledon Hill in Dorset ( 13 ) . The skeleton , of a young man ...

  • English Heritage Book of Church Archaeology
    By Warwick Rodwell

    England's churches and cathedrals form the country's most complete class of historic monuments and are a great source of interest. However, many are threatened with redundancy.

  • The Greenhouse Effect
    The Greenhouse Effect
    By Philip Neal

    DEESIDE GLASGOW Glasgow Edinburgh ؟ how - Newcastle TEES BAY MORECOMBE BAY LIVERPOOL HUMBER LOWLANDS ne Liverpool 0 Manchester Birmingham -Norwich MERSEY KINGS LYNN LOWLANDS NORFOLK BROADS FENS GREAT SEVERN YARMOUTH LOWLANDS ESSEX ...

  • Oceans
    By Philip Neal

    Examines plant and animal resources found in the sea, the effects of human intrusion and pollution, and possible solutions to the threat posed to our oceans.

  • Energy, Power Sources and Electricity
    By Philip Neal

    Examines how electricity is created from renewable energy sources such as solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, tidal and water power, and bioenergy.

  • War on Waste
    War on Waste
    By Joy Palmer

    Looks at the problems of nuclear waste, household waste, and sewage disposal, discusses the importance of recycling, and considers other possible uses for waste materials.

  • The World's Water
    By Joy Palmer

    The World's Water

  • Radiation and Nuclear Energy
    By Joy Palmer

    In this particular book the author explains what radiation and nuclear waste are and how they are formed. The author begins with the premise that it is essential to be well-informed on the subject before the reader makes any judgement.

  • Portrait of a Decade, 1910-1919
    Portrait of a Decade, 1910-1919
    By Trevor Fisher

    Arnold Bennett published his book Clayhanger , H.G. Wells The History of Mr Polly and E.M. Forster Howard's End . Joseph Conrad began work on his novel Chance for the New York Times , and George Bernard Shaw staged the play Misalliance ...

  • How to Win at Bridge in 30 Days
    How to Win at Bridge in 30 Days
    By David Bird

    One-volume primer assuming no knowledge of the game. It contains sufficient material for the beginner to be able to attend a club or social gathering with confidence.

  • The 1970s
    The 1970s
    By Elizabeth Campling

    Downfall of Nixon protests his innocence a President The last act Nationalist surge Sport and the. 1974 The suspicions mount Damning evidence Dirty tricks AT THE BEGINNING of the year , President Nixon finally handed over some of the ...

  • Soccer
    Soccer
    By Mike Yaxley

    Note the balance allowing the player to use his upper body to feint and the ability to move in either direction . Also note the head up with the eyes looking beyond Sammy Nelson 31 of competition can be introduced with players trying to ...

  • The 1940s and 1950s
    The 1940s and 1950s
    By Jennifer Ruby

    Bath Museum of Costume , Assembly Rooms , Bath , Avon . Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood ( a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum ) . Gallery of English Costume , Platt Hall , Platt Fields , Rusholme , Manchester M145LL .

  • Starting Life Drawing
    By Michael Woods

    Starting Life Drawing

  • Picture Framer's Handbook
    By Michael Woods

    Picture Framer's Handbook

  • The Tapestry Book: Twenty Inspiring Needlepoint
    The Tapestry Book: Twenty Inspiring Needlepoint
    By Jill Gordon

    Provides instructions and charts for thirteen projectsTwenty projects are illustrated and described in detail in The Tapestry Book; thirteen are fully charted with stitching instructions.

  • The Two Knights Defence
    The Two Knights Defence
    By Oleksandr Bi︠e︡li︠a︡vsʹkyĭ, Alexander Beliavsky, Adrian Mikhalchishin

    The Two Knights Defence is a favourite opening of club and tournament players. This guide provides up-to-date coverage by two leading experts; it will be essential reading for anyone who plays open games.

  • Calligraphy: Art & Colour
    By Peter Halliday

    Calligraphy: Art & Colour

  • The Rolls Royce Motor Car and the Bentley Since 1931
    The Rolls Royce Motor Car and the Bentley Since 1931
    By Brendan James, Anthony Bird, Ian Hallows

    Included are the dates of major mechanical changes and the chassis numbers of the three Royce cars from 1904 to the Park Ward model of 2000, as well as the Bentleys built since 1931. This is truly a celebration worthy of a Rolls!