Stefan Buczacki Boeken

The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world.

Churchill was born amidst the splendour of Blenheim Palace but, ever a restless spirit, he owned, rented and was provided with many houses, both grand and relatively modest, over the course of his long life, including country retreats, town apartments and, as a statesman, Admiralty House, 10 and 11 Downing Street and Chequers. But it was his own house at Chartwell that will be for ever associated with his name.From Blenheim to Chartwell charts the life of Winston Churchill through the houses he lived in and the gardens he made. It culminates with the full story of his purchase, alteration and creation of Chartwell, Kent, his home for more than forty years before and after the war, and which is now, in keeping with his intentions, owned and run by the National Trust.Gardening expert and author Stefan Buczacki has researched Winston Churchill's homes and gardens, discovering a side to the great leader that is largely unknown - that of a man steeped in Victorian values who cared deeply for his personal staff and behaved with the utmost integrity and honesty in all his business dealings. Based on extensive and scholarly archive study, this well illustrated book brings to light an array of previously unpublished details and reveals a fascinating side to Britain's greatest war leader.Also by Stefan Buczacki and Unicorn: Earth to Earth: A Natural History of Churchyards 987-1-910787-74-8.

A guidebook to herbs that offers cultivation details, quick-reference information, and imaginative ideas on how to design and plant a herb garden for culinary or ornamental purposes.

Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated guide to dealing with the pests, diseases and disorders that commonly affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants. A revision of the highly acclaimed guide published in1981, the book now features completely updated text, the addition of several new pests and diseases that have become important in the last decade, and an impressive full colour plate section with over 600 photographs.

An all-you-need-to-know guide to over 130 favourite herbs in the internationally best-selling Octopus Bible format.

Illustrated in colour, this gardening guide by TV and radio expert Dr Stefan Buczacki shows how to make use of foliage plants, which species to choose and how to care for them and maximize their potential.

Set against the backdrop of the English aristocracy, this narrative explores the multifaceted life of Venetia Stanley, intertwined with themes of politics, scandal, and personal relationships. It delves into her connections with prominent figures such as the Asquiths and Churchills, highlighting the complexities of love and betrayal within a world of privilege and intrigue. The story promises a captivating blend of historical context and personal drama, revealing the remarkable impact of Venetia's life on those around her.

War threatens in 1938, and a young couple is marrying in the historic village church, but the woman soon finds herself led by unforeseen and sometimes shocking circumstances to explore the enigma of her own sexuality.

From the earliest pagan sites to modern urban cemeteries, burial grounds have alwaysenjoyed a sacred, protected status in the history of society. Consequently they have becometranquil oases in which wildlife can flourish - a microcosm of the natural habitat long sincedisappeared from the surrounding area. In Earth to Earth, Professor Stefan Buczacki uncovers the wild animals and plants that thriveamongst the headstones, from the graveyard beetle to the mighty yew. He also explores thehistory of churchyards and the landscape, as well as what can be done to conserve themfor future generations. Accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations by Felicity Price-Smith and selectedquotations, this beautiful gift book reveals the natural secrets to be found in God's Acre.