Ernest Wilson was the foremost plant collector of his generation, responsible for introducing over 1,000 species to our gardens in the West. The authors of this book reveal Wilson's adventures through excerpts from his own writing as well as describing their own experiences tracing his journeys in the wilds of China today. Wilson's legacy includes glass plate photographs taken in Sichuan at the beginning of the 20th century depicting landscapes, villages, river scenes, people and plants, veteran and exceptional trees. Armed with copies of these images and with the help of Chinese guides and local knowledge, the authors retraced Wilson's footsteps, taking photographs themselves. The result, a splendid series of 'then and now' images, is a key feature of this informative homage to a great plant hunter. Further photographs provide a fascinating insight into the changes and continuities in China over a hundred year period, and offer a captivating glimpse of people and places in the remote province of Sichuan.

This stylishly illustrated publication is the first-ever cookery book to come from within the Royal Household. Written by the Royal Chef, it enables the reader to recreate a selection of authentic dishes prepared and served to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.With an emphasis on sophisticated seasonal cooking and fresh, local ingredients, the recipes will cater for a variety of occasions and range in both scope and scale, with offerings for both new and experienced cooks. The book elaborates on the recipes with tips on enter taining and inspirational ideas for preparation and presentation, including illustrations and explanations of the choice of china, decorations and flowers that accompany royal meals.Also included are fascinating snapshot details of the history of royal dining and entertaining taken from the Royal Library and Archives atWindsor Castle.

A few strange places, some strange people with even stranger desires, and the strangest of Drug Lords. Some of the places, people and even desires I think you may be familiar with; I'll warrant that you've never met a man like Manny, the Deity of Dope.

A perfect Murder, stimulating Sex, and sorrowful Loss. These all await the reader of "MY FIRST MURDER"; Miners and murders, cops and robbers, pimps and pedophiles, masters and subs, dicks and daggers, dogs and bitches, and assorted things and places. Some part is based on reality, some part is pure fiction. Figure it out. There will be pages you will relate to and others you will pray that you will never experience. You may recognize a person or a place you have experienced. You may even look into a paper mirror.