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.

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.

This charming little gift book links the lives of the real Alice, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and her friend, the story-teller Lewis Carroll. Amongst other intrigues, the book explains the significance of the Dodo, the old turtle who 'taught us', and the treacle well, all interspersed with quotations from the classic books.

Poker has never been more popular. It's played in all sorts of places - in serious international tournaments, at the casino, socially with friends and, of course, online. If you don't know how to play it, you're missing out, and here's where this book comes in! It gives you all the information you need to go off and play your first poker game. In clear, easy-to-follow text, backed up with helpful diagrams and amusing cartoons, and concentrating on the most popular poker variant, Texas Hold 'Em, the author shows you how to set up a game, how to bet (when to raise and when to fold), the values of the different hands, and the different versions of poker you can play. It also covers the essential psychological skills used by the best players. Armed with the information in this book, you'll become an expert poker player - in extra-quick time!

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.