Valerie D. Mendes

With a gorgeous new cover, this extensively illustrated book is a celebration of the V&A's magnificent collection of 20th-century fashion. The latest title in the highly successful Fashion in Detail series, this book offers a detailed look at some of the most stunning garments in the collection. In meticulous detail, the book features line drawings of each garment's structure and special...

This lively history of fashion uses the world famous collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum to tell the story of four centuries of European men's and women's fashionable dress. An authoritative text explains the ever-changing shapes of gowns, coats and suits while over 200 illustrations show the amazing breadth of the collection which includes beautiful detailing and accessories...

English for Beginners is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each hardback book is accompanied by its own workbook, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way. Everyday English presents a series of bubble dialogues w...