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Les Fabulous Fondant Desserts (Hardback)
Paul Simon
AAQSJ
Creme eggs, toffee, chocolate, lemon curd and fruity preserves are all deliciously moist fillings for these mouth-watering fondant mini puddings. This isn't just any cookery book this is one of the NEW Les Petits Plats Francais series from Simon & Schuster Illustrated books.
Introducing Bertrand Russell (Paperback)
Dave Robinson
ACYLS
Bertrand Russell changed Western philosophy forever. He tackled many puzzles--how our minds work, how we experience the world, and what the true nature of meaning is. In"Introducing Bertrand Russell"we meet a passionate eccentric, active in world politics, who had outspoken views on sex, marriage, religion, and education.
Night of the Necromancer (Paperback)
Ian Livingstone
ABWUS
Death is not the end...You are a knightly warrior, returning to your ancestral castle having been away for a number of years fighting a crusade against the forces of darkness in the Mauristatian principality of Bathoria. You are just within sight of home when you are struck down by a band of murderers. Driven by the need to know why you have been killed, and on whose orders, you rise again as a ghost. This is where your adventure begins, as you set out to solve the mystery of your own murder. All that follows occurs during the course of one night.
Make Your Own Beer and Cider (Paperback)
Paul Peacock
ACXCU
Less than 200 years ago, beers, ciders and a myriad collection of country wines were generally brewed at home. Beer, whether it was 'best' or 'small' was drunk by everyone in preference to water. Beer and cider nourished, as well as slaked thirst. With just a few utensils you can make your own tax-free beer, cider and country wine. Inside this book you will find recipes ancient and modern, some as simple as dissolving malt extract in sugary water and adding yeast. You can also read the best ways to get really professional results from kits. More than anything you will find really tasty, excellent beers and ciders and home-made wines to quench your thirst for a decade to come. There are recipes for stouts, ales, beers (and the difference between them explained); and for lagers, fruit beers, and ciders of many kinds including rough, orange, scrumpy, perry, natural and yeasted. Also included are the fundamentals of tasty home-made wine-making showing you how to make amazing wine from the contents of your fruit and vegetable garden.
Allotment Source Book (Hardback)
Caroline Foley
AAOVF
Allotments are enjoying renewed popularity as more and more people are becoming interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables. However setting-up and maintaining a plot can seem daunting, particularly for the inexperienced vegetable grower. Here Caroline Foley provides a complete reference for everything to do with managing an allotment, from soil and plot organisation to propagation and pruning. Caroline includes a wealth of information on vegetable, fruit and herb varieties as well as invaluable advice on harvesting and storage. Top tips for dealing with pests and diseases are also covered, along with the essential tasks to tackle on a weekly basis in order to keep on top of the plot. This book is perfect for all types of plotholder, from the non-working person who can spend time every day caring for the plot to the busy parent and worker who only has an hour or two at the weekend. All practices and methods covered are organic, and throughout the book there will be advice from seasoned plotholders and various examples of 3-year cycles. This really is the definitive guide to running a successful and productive allotment.
This title is suitable for those new to maintaining an allotment seeking an all-encompassing, definitive guide and experienced allotment growers looking for new ideas and inspiration. Grow your own enthusiasts everywhere.
London Dawn to Dusk (Hardback)
Jenny Oulton
ABLZA
From St Paul's Cathedral at twilight to Canary Wharf in the morning sun, from London Bridge at rush hour to Regent's Park at first light, this book's lively text and specially-commissioned photography captures London's sights and people throughout the day. David Paterson's magnificent photography presents a fresh perspective on well-known London landmarks and distinctive neighbourhoods.
ACVGP
This comprehensive guide provides essential information about British habitats and the creatures found in them, including mammals, amphibians and reptiles, freshwater and marine fish, and the many breeds of birds that visit and live on the islands. It details the physiology and anatomy of each species, together with fascinating information on their ecology and evolution, their senses, survival and reproductive habits. Animals, birds and fish are listed in three separate directories, and entries are illustrated with accurate watercolour artworks. There is a quick-glance fact box for each featured creature, with information about its distribution and habitat, food, size, breeding and rare or common status. The accompanying commentaries have been provided by expert naturalists and include tips for identification and notes on the species' habits and behaviour.
Dinosaurs (Hardback)
Richard Dungworth
AEWNM
Pop-Up Facts: Dinosaurs senss the reader in a journey through time back to when dinosaurs ruled the earth. A jam-packed pop-up exploration, this book will be a roaring success with any dinosaur-mad child! The book gives detailed information on the early dinosaurs of the Triassic Period, the giants of the Jurassic Period and the armour-plated dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period. The final spread of the book showcases the finest dinosaur record breakers, with information about the tallest and the smallest, the heaviest and the brainiest. This pop-up book contains a feast of dinosaur facts for young readers!
The Turkish Kitchen (Paperback)
Ghillie Basan
ADZXD
This title provides an exciting guide to Turkish cuisine, including Vegetable Dishes, Beans, Peas, Lentils and Pilaffs, Fish and Shellfish, Meat and Poultry and Desserts. It features more than 75 delicious step-by-step recipes, from world-famous dishes such as Peppers Stuffed with Aromatic Rice, Lamb Sis Kebab or Festive Semolina Helva with Pine Nuts, to more unusual treats like Veiled Pilaff, Spicy Rabbit Stew with Shallots and Figs or Ottoman Milk Pudding. It includes a comprehensive visual guide to Turkish ingredients, and detailed instructions for essential preparation and cooking techniques. Cook's tips, variations and complete nutritional information are provided throughout. Opening with a fascinating introduction to the rich culinary history, culture and traditions of the Turkish people, Ghillie Basan describes how years of war and migration have helped to shape the modern cuisine, from early nomadic Anatolian tribal practices through the dazzling Ottoman period to the modern table. Then follows a comprehensive guide to the equipment, ingredients and techniques used in the Turkish kitchen, including step-by-step sequences to explain the processes clearly. Beautifully illustrated with more than 450 photographs, and complete with nutritional notes, cook's tips and variations, this stunning book provides a tantalizing insight to an ancient and diverse cuisine.
Sew Your Own Soft Furnishings (Paperback)
Dorothy Wood
AAULO
This title features over 35 soft furnishing projects to add a finishing touch to your home. For a bedroom, you can choose from pillowcases, warm throws, decorative cushions, quilts, sheets, pleated and gathered valances, canopies, coronas and headboard covers. To furnish a dining area, learn how to make co-ordinated chair covers, tablecloths, table runners, quilted place mats and napkins. A comprehensive techniques chapter shows you all you need to know to produce professionally tailored items, with step-by-step instructions and photographs provided for each project. Choosing to make your own soft furnishings is immensely satisfying; not only can you choose your own colour schemes, fabric types and trims, but these furnishings can usually be made at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought items. This volume contains over 35 beautifully tailored projects which can be made quickly and easily. Whatever your level of ability, this book contains plenty of projects to inspire your imagination and beautify your home.
You Know You're Past it When ... (Hardback)
Shelley Klein
AEDXU
You know you're past it when...your back goes out more often than you do; it takes twice as long to look half as good; you forget you have a car, let alone where you parked it; you throw a party and the neighbours don't even notice; and you're given this book as a timely birthday gift.If any of the above seem familiar, then you are most definitely in need of this book. "You Know You're Past It When..." celebrates the inevitable fate that awaits all of us and makes the best out of growing old. Including hundreds of telltale signs, real-life case studies and quirky top-ten clues that wryly prove when someone is past their prime, you can learn to embrace the ageing process. There's nothing wrong with getting on a bit, as long as you do it with style.
Classical Composers (Paperback)
Wendy Thompson
ADZTO
This title covers the lives and works of the great musical creators of the Medieval, Baroque and Classical eras, with 200 illustrations. This is a guide to over 30 of the most famous composers from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras, including Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. It includes biographies for each composer, with historical information about the musical eras, events and artistic movements of the time, and how the composers influenced or changed the development of their art form. Chronologically arranged, the expert text features at-a-glance fact boxes summarizing the composers' key works. This book provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers from the beginnings of composition in the 12th century to the golden age of Western music in the mid-19th century. The entries for each composer are accompanied by full-colour photographs and fine art, showing their portraits, the places where they lived and worked, and scenes from their ballets or operas. The expert text explains how each composer fitted into society, other events and artistic movements that were occurring at the same time, and how their work was regarded by other composers and the public. Throughout the book there are at-a-glance guides to each composer's nationality, place of birth, principal works and musical style.
175 Vegetarian Salads (Paperback)
Julia Canning
ADZSY
Make tempting main course salads all year round with easy-to-follow recipes and 160 photographs
T'ai Chi (Paperback)
Andrew Popovic
ADZWB
This is a photographic guide to performing the Wu style short form sequence for vibrant health and peace of mind. It includes advice on preparation, warm up, when and how to practise, using meditation and creative visualization, and how to integrate t'ai chi into your lifestyle. For the more advanced there is also instruction on working with a partner, push hands exercises, and fighting without anger. It includes step-by-step photographs that show each sequence in clear detail. This book covers all aspects of t'ai chi, from its beginnings and its philosophical background, right through to its practical uses. There are many different variations of t'ai chi. Here, Andrew Popovic focuses on the Wu style, giving instructions on how to perform the short form in clear, step-by-step photographs, with easy-to-follow guidance. The book explains the Taoist philosophy behind t'ai chi, and how to use your understanding of energy flow and physical balance to improve your practice. It also takes t'ai chi theory into other aspects of your life, with valuable information on Chinese medicine, healthy eating, and meditation.
Darkness Forged in Fire (Paperback)
Chris Evans
AALTK
Rejected by their own kind for bearing the mark of the Shadow Monarch, the Iron Elves chose instead to serve with the human armies of the Calahrian Empire, hoping through their dedication and discipline to wipe out the stain of their birth. Their reputation is legendary -- until their commander, Konowa Swift Dragon, takes it upon himself -- for the best of reasons -- to assassinate the Viceroy. Court-martialled and exiled to the forest he despises, his beloved regiment disgraced, dishonoured and disbanded, Konowa finds himself suddenly recalled and ordered to re-form the Iron Elves for one last reconnaissance mission. But the new Iron Elves are not at all the same as they were before, and the mission is a suicidal one, with more at stake than Konowa could possibly have imagined. For the Shadow Monarch and her allies have harnessed destructive forces with the power to tear worlds apart -- and those who bear her mark have a destiny greater than they know.
So begins an heroic journey in the company of a motley band of misfits, rebels and outcasts, with a central character whose engaging, brilliantly realised blend of cynicism, dry humour, duty and anguish make him unlike any other in fantasy fiction.
Les Divine Chocolate Desserts (Hardback)
Jose Marechal
AAQJI
The height of sophistication in France is to serve layered desserts in small glasses at dinner and lunch parties. They call them Verrines, but in the UK we call them simply Divine Chocolate Desserts. This title contains 33 original sweet treats including chocolate-mint, choco-citron, lavender truffle chocolate, coffee and chocolate granitas with crushed ice and Bailey's cream. All arranged in beautiful glasses to show wicked red and black jellies with glistening fruit, coffee, cream, white, dark and milk chocolate. Easy-to-make and irresistible to eat.
Introducing Ethics for Everyday Life (Paperback)
Dave Robinson
ADKDD
A Practical Guide to ethics and every day decisions. Written by an expert, it includes straightforward, easy-to-follow ways to use ethics in making real life choices in areas such as friendships, marriage, parenting, and work.
Dave Robinson has taught philosophy for many years and is the author of numerous Introducing series titles including Philosophy, Ethics and Critical Theory.
Best Friends Forever (Paperback)
Jennifer Weiner
AAAYK
Addie Downs and Valerie Adler will be best friends forever. At least that's what nine-year-old Addie believes when Val moves into the house across the street. But in the wake of betrayal during their teenage years, Val is swept into the popular crowd, while mousy, sullen Addie becomes her school's scapegoat. Fifteen years on, Val has found a measure of fame and fortune as the local weathergirl. Addie, meanwhile, lives alone in her parents' house, looking after her troubled brother and trying to meet Prince Charming on the internet. She's just returned from Bad Date No. 6, when she hears a knock at her door. There, on the step, is her long-gone best friend, blood on the sleeve of her coat. 'Something terrible has happened,' Val tells Addie. 'Can you help me?'
Bloodbones (Paperback)
Ian Livingstone
ABWUT
Bloodbones lives! Cinnabar, evil Pirate-Lord and scourge of the twelve seas, is back from the dead, seeking revenge and with the dark powers of voodoo at his command. Only YOU can stop the pirate captain and his crew of bloodthirsty cut-throats. Prepare to set sail on the adventure of a lifetime.
Kate (Hardback)
Sean Smith
ABOQF
The sun shone, the crowds waved and cheered wildly and billions watched on TV all around the world as Kate lovingly kissed William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace - not once but twice! Beautiful and composed, Kate smiled throughout a day that had become a wonderful celebration of a young couple's love for one another. The world it seemed still believed in their favourite fairytale - any girl could dream of becoming a princess. Kate is the definitive biography of the nation's newest princess. Bestselling author Sean Smith has retraced the steps of Kate's journey, from her childhood in rural Berkshire and her unhappy time as a victim of school bullies, to her transformation from a plain, gangly girl into the beauty she is today. He reveals the true story of how the romance with William blossomed at St Andrews University and how they managed to survive as a couple after the relationship hit the rocks in 2007, becoming stronger with a firm commitment to each other that they were for keeps. He examines Kate's time spent as a royal apprentice and her evolving role as an ambassador for British fashion. The story ends in Westminster Abbey where Kate and William married, describing all the glamour and spectacle of their big day. Fully illustrated this is the one book you will want to read about the event of the decade.
