Thames and Hudson

Master the art of improvising your lunch, using whatever you've got lying around, with this simple cookbook.

When your cupboard is looking a bit bare, it's hard to get inspired to make lunch for the day ahead. We can often run out of ideas too, meaning we end up with the same dull lunch every day - or worse yet, buying every meal out and about. Those costs add up.

The 5-Minute 5-Ingredient Lunchbox aims to streamline your lunch each day a breeze according to what you have lying around. Some forgotten rice or grains in the cupboard? Or a random assortment of tinned veggies? These 52 recipes will show you how to quickly turn them into a nutritious and delicious lunch. Plenty of these lunchbox ideas are also vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and/or dairy free. There's also advice throughout on how to make bulk lunches for your week, if that's your style, and how you might be able to overhaul last night's leftovers into a great midday meal.

Piet Oudolf, one of world's most visionary and influential landscape gardeners, is at the forefront of the New Perennial planting movement. This title features twenty-three of Oudolf's most beautiful public and private gardens. It explains how these gardens and the plants fit the specific environment.

Make your own paper plane designs inspired by some of art's greatest names. Simply cut out, fold and fly!

Paper plane expert Trevor Bounford has spent years sharing his creative templates for paper pilots of all skill level. Now his ingenious imagination propels the work of some of history's greatest artists to the skies.

With 16 templates - each reimagining an instantly recognisable masterpiece as an elegantly cultured flying machine - simply cut out, fold and enjoy flying these spectacularly swooping works of art. Whether you're launching Hokusai's iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa into the air, or watching Mondrian's Broadway Boogie Woogie soar, the simple instructions and cut out templates in this kit promise paper plane delight! With the designs carefully conceived to reflect a range of artists and art forms the selection also includes the work of Frida Kahlo, Hilma af Klint and Sonia Delaunay.

NEW FOLK ART features a colourful collection of work from around the world that draw from ancient folklore and traditional craft, and breathe new life into tales that have been passed down the generations.

It is human nature to look to the past when seeking inspiration for the future - particularly in art. Unlike other genres which can typically be attributed to a specific time period or style, folk art is harder to define or categorise due to its special place in the hearts of local communities. Although it used to be created for practical purposes, each piece tells a story of cultural heritage and craftsmanship that has transcended time to inspire the artists and designers of today.

The ultimate in fashion accessories, tattoos are capable of reflecting both their owner's style and interests as well as advertising the talent of the artist involved. With tremendous skill and vision they are able to transform skin into canvas, working with their clients to produce artwork that is unique and meaningful.
Whether someone is looking for a tattoo in the classic style or something at the heights of innovation, we live in an age where almost anything is possible. Combining motifs from contemporary art and design trends with traditional methods, the artists of today
push the boundaries of the expected. »Ink - The Art of Tattoo« includes interviews with some of the global masters in the field as well as a gallery of truly visionary flash art and exquisite
photography throughout.

Originating as an ancient tribal practice that marked rites of passage, symbols of religious devotion, and badges of courage, tattoo art has evolved into a modern tool of expression encompassing fashion statements, memorials for loved ones, and pledges of philosophies or beliefs. From contemporary line work and graphic patterns to vintage illustrations and tribal-inspired layers, the new wave of tattoos embodies an anything-goes aesthetic movement that is deeply rooted in a love of art.

INK: The Art of Tattoo II showcases a brand new curation of talents from all over the world who continue to redefine and rejuvenate the scene with their original and eye-catching work; including interviews with top artists who stand out with their distinct and diverse styles. Like its predecessor, it is a must-have visual collectable for fans of beautiful artwork and tattoos in the flesh.