A light humorous illustrated book combining short written pieces by John Lucas with cartoons by John Jensen. The content is typically satirical and observational, focusing on everyday life and social humour, with the cartoons carrying much of the comic impact rather than a continuous narrative.
Delphi: Sanctuaries and Museums in Greece: Book by Rachel Misdrahe-Capon is an illustrated archaeological guide to the ancient site of Delphi in Greece and its associated museums.
Rachel Misdrahe-Capon presents an overview of the sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, and key monuments such as the Temple of Apollo, the theatre, and the stadium. The book also explains highlights from the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, helping readers understand the history, mythology, and artistic significance of the site in a clear, accessible way for visitors and general readers.
Transport in the Whitchurch Area Part II: Canal & Railways: Booklet by D.B. Barnard is a local transport history booklet focusing on the Whitchurch area. It covers the development of canal and railway networks, describing how they shaped transport, industry, and local settlement patterns in and around Whitchurch.
Up the Garden Path: Thelwell’s Guide to Gardening is a humorous illustrated gardening book made up of Norman Thelwell’s cartoons, satirising the everyday struggles of amateur gardeners.
It presents gardening tasks and mishaps—such as mowing problems, weeds, weather, and general chaos—in a light comic style, with exaggerated characters and visual jokes. The book is more about humour and observation than instruction, making fun of the frustrations and small disasters of maintaining a garden.
Building a Strip Canoe: Book by Gil Gilpatrick is a practical woodworking guide that explains how to build a lightweight wooden canoe using the strip-built method.
Gil Gilpatrick walks readers through the full process, including designing the canoe, shaping the hull with wooden strips, applying fibreglass and resin for strength, and finishing techniques. The book is aimed at hobbyist boatbuilders and DIY enthusiasts, with clear instructions and illustrations to support each stage of construction.
Great Railway Photographers: H.C. Casserley is a photographic tribute volume showcasing the work of pioneering British railway photographer H. C. Casserley.
Edited and presented by Colin Garratt, the book brings together a curated selection of Casserley’s images from the steam era, documenting locomotives, stations, and railway scenes across Britain and Ireland. It highlights both the technical detail of the trains and the historical atmosphere of the railways during the 20th century, serving as both a visual archive and an appreciation of Casserley’s contribution to railway photography.
The Welsh Marches: Railway Book by Roger Siviter is a photographic railway history book that explores the Welsh Marches rail route between Newport and Shrewsbury.
Roger Siviter documents the line’s scenery, stations, locomotives, and operations, combining historical background with detailed captions and imagery. The book is structured as a route-based journey, highlighting key locations along the borderlands of England and Wales and showing how the railway developed and functioned over time.
Thelwell’s Compleat Tangler: Book by Norman Thelwell is a humorous illustrated book of cartoons about fishing and anglers.
Norman Thelwell presents a satirical “report” on the world of angling, poking fun at the habits, rituals, and frustrations of fishermen through his signature exaggerated cartoon style. The book is light-hearted and observational, using visual comedy rather than a continuous narrative to explore the culture of recreational fishing.
Bath Tangle: Book by Georgette Heyer is a Regency romance novel set in early 19th-century England.
The story follows Lady Serena Carlow, who becomes entangled in social expectations, family pressures, and romantic complications after a sudden change in her fiancé’s circumstances. Like many of Georgette Heyer’s novels, it blends witty dialogue, detailed period setting, and a focus on manners, inheritance, and courtship in high society.
What is Philosophy: Book by Trevor Pateman is an introductory guide that explains what philosophy is and how philosophical thinking works.
Trevor Pateman explores core areas such as logic, ethics, knowledge, and metaphysics, focusing on how philosophers ask questions rather than just what answers they give. The book is written in a clear, accessible style and is aimed at beginners who want an overview of philosophical ideas and methods.