The Guns n' Roses encyclopedia
by Mick O'Shea.
New Malden : Chrome Dreams, 2008.
Lancaster against York : the Wars of the Roses and the foundation of modern Britain
Trevor Royle.
New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
"In this sweeping history, Trevor Royle reanimates the bitter, multi-generational conflict that shaped the history of England. The Wars of the Roses and their epic display of human foibles inspired eight plays by Shakespeare. The prize was the crown of England, and the players were the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The dynastic quarrel threatened the collapse of the monarchy as a succession of weak rulers failed to deal with an overzealous aristocracy, plunging England into a series of violent encounters." "This exciting national conflict was played out against a backdrop of international turmoil, with England's position in France, Scotland, and Ireland shifting over the course of the wars. All this culminated in the rise of one of the most dynamic ruling families in England, the Tudors." "Royle covers it all-the alliances, the betrayals, the bloody battle scenes-in this elegant, fast-paced, and comprehensive history."--BOOK JACKET.
Watch you bleed : the saga of Guns n' Roses
Stephen Davis.
New York : Gotham Books, c2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [423]-425) and index.
Complete guide to roses
[editor, Michael McKinley ; illustrator, Dave Brandon].
Des Moines, Iowa : Meredith Books, c2008.
The everything-you-need-to-know guide to successfully growing roses.Simple techniques show everyone from beginner to enthusiast how to select, pot, stake and care for roses.Expert advice includes how to deal with pests and diseases as well as how to ensure healthy plants by controlling light, temperature and humidity.
Passion for roses : peter beales' comprehensive guide to landscaping with roses.
New York : Rizzoli, 2008
The English roses : classic favorites & new selections
David Austin ; special photography by Howard Rice and Andrew Lawson.
Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2007.
Includes index.
The ultimate rose book
by Stirling Macoboy ; edited by Tommy Cairns.
New York : Abrams, 2007.
This beautiful book features more than 1,500 roses of all types from all over the world. History and how-to text accompany more than 1,650 full-color photographs--the result of years of research and travel by a descendant of the author of the 1783 classic The English Garden.
A history of the fragrant rose
Allen Paterson ; with an introduction by David Austin.
London : Little books, c2007.
The rose has been held in special and sacred regard for thousands of years and has been associated with heraldry, painting, music, myth, and religion across the ages. Grown for its medicinal and culinary properties as well as for perfumery, the rose in ancient times formed an integral part of carnivals, festivals, and the cosmetic industry. From the rose gardens of Malmaison belonging to Napoleon's Empress Josephine, to the Wars of the Roses, the rose has a fascinating history. Since the few known roses of the Middle Ages, the curiosity of travellers, the patience of plantsmen, and the dilligence of botanists all contributed to bring together roses from every part of the globe, crossing and developing them to produce the thousands of different varieties seen today.
