Paul Hollywood's Bread (Hardback)
Paul Hollywood
PHOL
Following the hugely successful How to Bake, Paul Hollywood is back with a recipe book dedicated to bread making. Accompanying his primetime BBC television series, this stunning hardback features six chapters, each with five bread recipes and then further spin-off recipe ideas where Paul uses each different bread as the basis for a fantastic meal. The days of baking a beautiful loaf and then leaving it to go stale are over! From transforming the basic white bloomer into a picnic delight and using white chocolate and raspberry bread for an unbeatable summer pudding, to creating stilton and bacon rolls with a delicious celery soup and baking fluffy crumpets - the base for eggs Benedict, everything in this baking book is achievable and utterly delicious. With the expert guidance in Paul Hollywood's Bread, anyone can be a star baker!
Ann Cleeves Collection - 10 Books (collection)
Ann Cleeves
CLEE
With the television adaptation of her Vera Stanhope series proving very successful, there has never been a better time to start working your way through bestselling author Ann Cleeve's enticing crime fiction. This ten-book collection includes all five of her books starring Vera Stanhope and also the Shetland island Quartet series. Every single book in the collection is captivating, riveting and full of shocking twists and turns guaranteed to keep you guessing throughout.
Gillian Flynn Collection- 3 Books (collection)
FLNN
This three-book set will introduce you to the work of Gillian Flynn, an author who has taken the world of crime fiction by storm. One of the most talked-about novels of recent years, Gone Girl tells the story of Nick and Amy Dunne, a very unhappily married couple. When Nick is accused of murdering Amy, all the evidence points towards him being guilty, but not all is as it seems... With narrators that make it difficult to know who to trust and plenty of twists and turns along the way, this is a very stylish psychological thriller. The set also contains Gillian's two previous novels, the compelling Dark Places and gripping Sharp Objects.
Le Tour 100 (Other)
Various
LETO
The Tour de France celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and Le Tour 100 is a unique visual guide to the famous bike race. One of the world's most prestigious sporting events, this book covers 100 key moments from the history of the Tour and every one is represented by some striking artwork. These seminal moments from each year provide readers with a stunning and informative overview of the event and there's also a section detailing the route and winners of every Tour. Visually stunning, this is an inspirational celebration of a massive sporting and cultural event.
Written by the experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child) is full of advice on the best way of getting kids' cooperation - without resorting to arguing. The communication techniques featured here have been taught all over the country and if you've ever felt you had no other alternative to lecturing and criticizing a child, this practical guide will help you keep calm and under control. The book uses real-life situations to show how you can respect and respond to children's feelings in a satisfying way.
Jo Nesbo Collection - 6 Books (collection)
Jo Nesbo
JNES
Following in the ever-popular vein of Steig Larsson, this great value 6-book collection by international bestselling author Jo Nesbo will take readers deep into the crime scenes of some incredibly dark murders and on plenty of thrilling investigative journeys with Detective Harry Hole. From the strange disappearance of wives and mothers when Oslo's first snowfall sets in, to a professional hit man on the run and playing by rules of his own, Harry is at the heart of these edge-of-your-seat novels. Packed with terrible shocks, tension and chilling atmosphere, Nesbo's creepy and contemporary thrillers are totally unputdownable.
Instructions for a Heatwave (Hardback)
Maggie O'Farrell
IFAH
Departing from her more dramatic and psychological storylines, here Costa-Novel Award winning Maggie O'Farrell writes a moving yet humorous novel about a family drawn together in a time of need. When Gretta's husband disappears without a word from their London home, her grown-up children return to help solve the mystery. Michael Francis is increasingly estranged from his wife; Monica's new role as stepmother isn't fooling anyone; and black sheep Aoife is still finding it hard to keep a childhood secret. Will the time back under one roof and a revealing journey to Connemara provide a turning point for them as individuals and as a unit?
SOGG
Fans of the Great British Bake Off, and those who enjoy baking everything from the everyday to the extraordinary, will love this beautiful hardback. Designed to help avid bakers improve their techniques, this charming recipe book is bursting with practical advice including fascinating trivia, historical facts about baking, and the crucial chemistry behind award-winning cakes, biscuits, pastries, bread and baked desserts. Set out in an easy-to-follow format with accompanying illustrations, this in-depth guide for bakers of all levels is an invaluable home-baking cookbook that will ensure you whip up plenty of your own showstoppers with never a dreaded soggy bottom in sight!
Crochet Step by Step (Hardback)
Sally Harding
OCHE
Needlecraft expert Sally Harding's Crochet Step by Step will provide you with all the tools, techniques and stitches you need to create beautiful and original crocheted items. With clear photographs, the book offers step-by-step instructions for over 100 stitches and techniques and there is a foolproof guide to help beginners get started with crochet. Also suitable for experienced crocheters who want to refresh their skills, the book contains 20 contemporary projects for you to try out, ranging from simple throws and cushions to beanies and baby toys.
How to Bake (Hardback)
Paul Hollywood
HTBA
Paul Hollywood, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in the glorious hardback How to Bake. In the baking book, Paul shares his finely honed skills and shows that, with the right guidance, anyone can achieve baking success time after time. Packed with easy-to-follow, clearly explained and utterly delicious recipes, Paul takes the reader through the basic techniques and explains how to make an abundance of breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits. Among the tasty treats on offer are wholemeal loaf, tin bread, ciabatta, focaccia, sour cherry and chocolate loaf, fresh croissants, chocolate temptation cake and buttery shortbread. A great book for anyone who wants to start baking!
Bikers' Britain (Other)
Simon Weir
BKRB
From soaring mountains to windswept coastlines, Bikers' Britain: Great Motorbike Rides provides riders with a wide range of motorcycling routes to try throughout Britain. Designed in a wiro-bound format so that it can easily fit into a motorcycle tank bag, the book, written by RiDE magazine's deputy editor Simon Weir, describes, reviews and rates a number of roads and offers clear and detailed maps of the routes too. Covering the whole country, the book also provides information on biker-friendly places to stay as well as practical advice on preparing for a trip, including information on clothing, safety and bike maintenance.
CFSW
Published to coincide with the centenary of the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this beautiful hardback book looks at how the show has grown, changed and shaped the nation's taste in garden design and planting. Written by Royal Horticultural Society insider Brent Elliott, the extensive read includes photographs, plans and posters from the extensive RHS archive, many of which are published here for the first time. Bringing the full Chelsea experience to the page, this is ideal for you, whether you're interested in nurseries and showgardens or just want to buy gardening gloves!
CAZA
Acquaint yourselves with the Cazalets in this four-book collection from the bestselling author Elizabeth Jane Howard. Featuring the brothers Hugh, Edward and Rupert, the books are full of heartache, fear and loneliness as the trio revisit their childhood home during the wartime period of 1937 to 1945. Vividly bringing this era to life, the books focus on the changes both in society and in the brothers' personal lives as family issues come to the fore... A fascinating saga for anyone interested in historical fiction.
The Fasting Day Cookbook (Paperback)
FDAY
The 5:2 Diet, also know as a Fasting Diet, has taken the world by storm. Structured around the notion that for two of your seven days in a week you should eat around 500 calories only, the process is an impressive way to lose weight quickly and easily and it even has the potential to have long-term health benefits. This fully illustrated cookbook will ensure that you certainly will not go hungry, or compromise on flavour, on your all-important fasting days. From skewered scallops with lentil salad to divine spare ribs and treats like banana fritters all on the menu, you can mix and match the 50 to 500 calorie recipes to create a whole fasting day of fresh and satisfying meals that will be just as enjoyable as those on your feasting days!
Neal's Yard Healing Foods (Hardback)
NYHF
Written in conjunction with the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, Healing Foods is a book that will show you exactly which parts of ingredients are beneficial and how to optimise their potential. For those looking for a healthier diet, the book features over 200 functional foods, from carrots to clementines, and highlights which parts are best for you and how to get to the benefits quickly. The book also highlights over 130 recipes that heal and will help you to eat the right kind of foods to enhance a particular area of health.
The Hairy Bikers' Great Curries (Hardback)
Hairy Bikers
HBGC
Whether you like a cool and creamy chicken korma or you prefer a lamb biryani with a kick, curry is one of the UK's favourite Friday night suppers and here Si and Dave explore what makes a 'proper' curry. Exquisitely fragrant and delicately flavoured, the best curries surprise and titillate the taste buds and in this fantastic recipe book you can discover how to do just that when cooking your own curries at home. Complete with colour pictures and step-by-step cooking guides, together with top tips for making your dishes simple yet authentic, the Hairy Bikers will teach you how to make everything from starters and pickles to fantastic celebratory feasts. Sharing secrets and techniques from around the world, your kitchen will be transformed into haven for 21st century curry cuisine with the Hairy Bikers' Great Curries.
Muriel Spark Collection - 5 Books (collection)
Muriel Spark
SPRK
Highly acclaimed for her ability to mix the macabre and absurd with the dastardly funny, this five-book Muriel Spark collection is the perfect introduction to a wonderful and bestselling author. Featuring Memento Mori, Symposium and Loitering with Intent, the books are all extremely captivating and showcase her uniquely wicked sense of humour. All brilliantly written, the collection includes her debut novel The Comforters, the original and inspirational story of Caroline Rose - a lady who realises her life is part of a novel.
Ella's Kitchen -The Cook Book (Hardback)
Ella's Kitchen
LLAS
With products stocked in supermarkets throughout the UK, Ella's Kitchen is a loved and trusted brand becoming more and more popular with parents and here is their first book aimed at creating nutritious, convenient home-cooked food that the whole family will love. Including 70 yummy recipes that will inspire both big and little cooks, this fantastic cookbook features snacks, light meals and filling dinners that can be whipped up in no time. Delicious and satisfying with interesting twists and handy shortcuts, dishes like Salmon Fishcakes, Blueberry Pancakes, and more detailed Pasta Weekend meals, are all sure to become firm favourites in your household. Kids will love getting involved with the activities throughout like vegetable prints, colouring-in and sticker pages too.
80 Not Out (Hardback)
Dickie Bird
MFCM
After spending a lifetime 'married to cricket', Dickie Bird certainly has plenty of career highlights to share. Barely a week goes by where the umpiring legend isn't visiting a county or Test match arena where he can keep up to date with all the goings on in the cricket world. In this fascinating, funny and thoroughly entertaining read, the loveable eccentric reflects on his life dedicated to cricket, the company of old friends and acquaintances and his own colourful and unforgettable contribution to the game. A wonderful and impressive celebration of all Dickie has done for this popular sport that has amazingly spanned over half a century, 80 Not Out is a must-read for cricket players and fans.
