Books published by Batsford

As in his bestselling biography of Caligula, Professor Barrett combines immaculate scholarship with a gripping style.

Looking at the past and present of Rossendale through the use of pictures and informative captions.

With its succinct analysis of the overriding issues and detailed case-studies based on the latest archaeological research, this social and economic study of Roman Imperial frontiers is essential reading.

Provides a visual source of over 500 acrylic mixes, exploring all the different colour mixing techniques, including palette mixing and overlaying..

This updated Pitkin Guide will show the visitor and the resident all there is to be seen and experienced, from the waterside to the elegant streets of Clifton, from the old city and the ancient church of St Mary Redcliffe to the new shopping mall, Cabot Circus.

Inspiration and practical guidance on being more creative in both your quilt and textile work by leading textile artist, Sandra Meech. From finding a theme to using mixed media and working in three dimension.

An exciting approach to botanical illustration featuring exotic and extraordinary plant specimens.

A practical and inspirational guide to understanding and using good design practice in stitched-textile work, packing with the author's workshops and practical exercises.

Looking at the past and present of Trowbridge through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of Merseyside through the use of pictures and informative captions.

A history of Bradwell

Looking at the past and present of Ballsbridge through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Bethan Ash's rich, colourful quilts are created using improvisational collage techniques. Working instinctively, she simply layers fabric shapes onto a prepared background and fuses them down, then adds stitching later.

Spirit of London offers a wonderful snapshot of our capital before the Second World War, and a charming insight into our attitudes to urban life back in the Thirties.