Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisBritain is the spiritual home of glamping, with numerous options for a comfortable and often luxurious overnight stay. You can still enjoy a night in a bell tent or a tipi, and you're spoilt for choice with yurts, shepherds huts and all kinds of weird and wonderful pods and cabins. But you can also spend a night in a cosy gypsy caravan or luxury safari lodge, a firetruck or even a pre-dangled tent high in a tree. Glamping also doesn't just mean campsites, Boutique hotels and other accommodation have added treehouses, shepherds huts and various other options, and glamping is increasingly becoming a stylish alternative to a hotel or B&B, with many places boasting their own kitchens and en-suite facilities.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for those who love to bake Do you devour the classic Victoria sandwich? Fancy making your own scones for a cream tea? Or want to customise the classic cupcake? The Baking Pocket Bible is the perfect kitchen companion to great baking. Whether you dabble in cake baking or are a seasoned home baker, this beautiful hardback gift book will be your go-to friend in the kitchen and helpful guide when out shopping for ingredients. Packed full of history on the origin of baking treats and traditions, The Baking Pocket Bible also contains a wealth of great recipes for experienced bakers and practical know-how for those new to baking including; tips on the perfect sponge, measuring guidelines and sage advice for troublesome times in the kitchen. Whether you''re looking for ideas for allergy friendly baking or for baking with children, or simply want to know what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda or how to make your own bread, The Baking Pocket Bible is full of essential baking advice for all. Inside, discover the delights of bread, biscuits and colourful Battenburg to the classic cupcake (and its comeback) through to crumpets and those all important celebration cakes for birthdays, Christmas and weddings. Brush up on your choux, filo and shortcrust pastry recipes and get your piping bag at the ready with tips on creating delectable decorations for classic and contemporary baked goods. Find out how to make the best butter icing, discover the art of sugar craft and those all important finishing touches with cherries on top. Learn about the famous cooks that brought baking to our homes, from Delia Smith and Mary Berry to the famous cake art of Jane Asher and the contemporary twist of Nigella Lawson, plus if you think your baking is top notch The Baking Pocket Bible will give you insights into turning your baking talents into a business. Home baking has never tasted so good, so measure out your ingredients and treat someone to the joy of baking with this beautiful guide. 'There''s always room for cake' Jane Asher 'There’s so much personal pleasure and wholesomeness about a kitchen filled with the aroma of baking' Delia 'There is no love sincerer than the love of food' George Bernard Shaw 'It''s no surprise: cosy, home cooking is my kind of food' Nigella This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Cook''s Pocket Bible, The Jane Austen Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible, The Gardener''s Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Lukas Volger, who has been making and eating veggie burgers since he was a teenager, elevates the vegetarian burger to its rightful status as real food. His collection of unique, delicious veggie burger recipes include Easy Bean Burgers, Red Lentil and Celeriac Burgers, Quinoa Burgers, Tofu and Chard Burgers, Tempeh Burgers, Baked Falafel Burgers, Thai Carrot Burgers, Spinach and Chickpea Burgers, and Sweet Potato Burgers with Lentils and Kale. More than half the burger recipes are vegan and/or gluten-free, as are many of the extras, which include buns, salads, fries, toppings, and condiments. Everyday ingredients ensure that all the burgers and extras are quick and easy to assemble. The wide variety of tastes and flavours will excite every palate and suit every craving and occasion. And the mouth-watering photographs leave no doubt that great-tasting veggie burgers can look spectacular, too.Trade ReviewThis is a terrific book! I've never been a fan of veggie burgers - neither the word ' veggie' nor the dry little disks with their strange little flavors. But Lukas Volger has just the right idea: Make real food with real flavor - and burgers that go far beyond any microwavable snack. ..I'm headed to my kitchen right now. Deborah Madison, author of The Green's Cookbook

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Book SynopsisFashion and hospitality entrepreneur Christina Ong has always believed food should deliver pleasure and confidence, as well as health and energy. This approach to cooking evolved out of her family home to inspire the kitchens of her award-winning COMO Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Called COMO Shambhala Cuisine after her holistic wellness brand, COMO Shambhala, the philosophy embraces all that is seasonal, pure and sustainable in delicious, nourishing combinations. In this new book, 147 classics from the COMO Shambhala kitchens from the Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean to the mountains of Bhutan have been meticulously re-configured to introduce COMO Shambhala Cuisine to home cooks. Spanning no-cook juice combinations and raw salads to luxurious dishes suitable for entertaining, the recipes are organised in logical chapters for easy navigation. Each recipe's standout nutritional benefits are clearly highlighted and simply communicated. The reader can therefore choose menus according to personal taste and occasion, following the recipes precisely or experimenting with the different techniques and flavour combinations. The result is pure pleasure with each recipe delivering the vitality needed to juggle busy lifestyles, hectic travel schedules and the push-and-pull of family and work.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Nutritious and Delicious / Cooking Notes / Breakfast / Soups / Salads / Vegetables / Fish and Seafood / Meat and Poultry / Sweet Treats / Beverages / Basics / Glossary / Index

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Book SynopsisAs every good Indian cook knows, real Indian food is always made at home, in which the combination of spices and ingredients are closely guarded secrets. In this book, chef Anjula Devi reveals over 100 secret family recipes that are not just delicious but healthy and wholesome too. Using only the freshest ingredients, ranging from slow cooked Lamb Dhansak to quick stir-fried Asparagus with Coconut, from breakfast through to supper, each dish is clearly explained and easy to follow. Whether you're an expert or a novice at cooking Indian food, the results will be mouthwatering and good for you.Trade Review'Anjula's food is like no other. With her effortless charm and encyclopaedic knowledge of her craft, she's set to blaze a trail is a new domestic goddess.' The Daily MailTable of ContentsIntroduction - The Anjula Story / The Spice Cupboard / Breakfasts, Starters and Side Dishes / Quick and Salad Recipes / Meat / Fish / Vegetarian / Rice and Bread / Chutney and Pickle / Index / Glossary

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Book SynopsisA collection of five sumptuous cookbooks that encompass the world-famous regional cuisines of Italy, written by award-winning author Valentina Harris with 1800 stunning photographs by Martin Brigdale.

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Book SynopsisAll Arto der Haroutunian’s twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Sweets & Desserts of the Middle East is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for almost thirty years. At last here in a new edition is the Middle Eastern cookbook that everyone wants. In this book he takes us on a sumptuous and erudite tour of one of the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweets and desserts occupy a special place in those lands where natutal food resources can sometimes be limited. The people have made supreme the art of creating delights from very little and in doing do have enriched their world with wafer-thin pastries, luscious halvas, crunchy biscuits, exotic fruits and cool refreshing sorbets. Many Middle Eastern desserts are very sweet (literally soaked in honey or syrup) and yet their variety is infinite. It reflects the multifarious origins and races of the people of the region and combines ancient traditions and modern influences. One basic sweet may have been adapted in a dozen different ways. Tantalisingly fragrant, sweet and succulent or dry and spiced with the aroma of the East they transport us as if by magic carpet to the exotic lands of the orient. There are recipes for sesame and date baklavas, almond and pistachio coated biscuits, tempting stuffed fruits, rich mousses, delicate sorbets and syrups, jams and preserves, all of which may tempt you to conjure up these Middle Eastern delicacies in your own home.

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Book SynopsisWhen her sons inherited their father's childhood home in a Cornish fishing village, once a commercial building for storing and packing pilchards, Lindsey Bareham thought it would be a nice idea to record some of the recipes and memories of this extraordinary place. It started as a notebook for her sons' eyes only, with lists of favourite ways of cooking mackerel, monkfish and sole and how to make mayonnaise to go with the gift of a handsome crab or crayfish, but then it took on its own momentum and became this very special book, full of recollections and anecdotes and fabulous holiday food. Although the setting is of course English, Bareham's recipes take in influences from all over the world, including Portugal (Portuguese Cabbage Soup with Rosemary Bruschetta), Italy (Red Mullet Wrapped in Parma Ham with Garlic and Rosemary) and Turkey (Spiced Aubergine Salad with Cumin). Nor, despite the location, are her recipes completely devoted to matters piscine. Chapters on eggs, chicken, lamb, vegetables and, of course, puddings, sit alongside a wonderful collection of recipes for fish of all kinds.

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Book SynopsisCoarse bread rubbed with tomato or garlic and then bathed in olive oil, is common to all the Mediterranean cultures. On the island of Majorca, it is known as pa amb oli, bread and oil. Tomás Graves takes this healthy peasant staple as a starting point to explore not only Mediterranean cooking, agriculture, and traditions but also the historical events that have rescued this simple dish from disappearing along with a way of life that had remained essentially unchanged since Roman times. In Bread & Oil Tomás Graves celebrates the Majorcan character as reflected in its eating habits. He makes the sights, sounds, scents and people of the Spanish island spring to life so brilliantly in this creative triumph. Part adventure, part history book, part travelogue, part restaurant guide and part cookbook, the reader is charmed throughout. Recipes reflect the indigenous ingredients; wrinkled olives made with olive oil, lemon juice and crushed garlic; fried sardines topped with sautéed onions and marinated in vinegar served cold with bread and oil, and guacamole with tomatoes and onions. Originally published as Volem pa amb oli in the native Catalan language of the Balearics, this new revised and updated English-language edition of Graves' book offers an informative guide not only to an overlooked culinary tradition, but also to the immense cultural transition that's changing the face of Europe.

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Book SynopsisWith an already cult-like following, this book is described as the definitive guide to puddings; both sweet and savoury. Mary Norwaks English Puddings is now being reissued as part of Grub Streets classic range, to adorn bookshelves alongside the highly acclaimed cookery writers, Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson. This delightful book offers a fascinating insight into the story of the pudding from its birth to the final bake. It is organised by pudding type ranging from: Jellies, Blancmanges and Flummeries, to Dumplings, Pies and Tarts.

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Book SynopsisWhat is unique about Brears’ book is that he combines an account of the cookery with a close look at the practical arrangements, the kitchens and dining halls, where that food was cooked and consumed. His prose is enlivened by his drawings – as accurate as can be – which lay bare to the modern reader just what was going on in places like Hampton Court palace, as well as in humbler homes throughout the land. There are plenty of recipes for those who like to try things for themselves, all properly tested by the author, who is a historic food consultant to TV and country house owners. The era begins with the near medieval styles of Henry VII and VIII, with special attention to Henry VIII’s propagandizing banquets and feasts for foreign monarchs; progresses to the reign of Elizabeth, the effects of new foodstuffs from America, and treats some the great houses of the Tudor aristocracy; and finishes with the first two Stuart kings, James I and Charles I under whose rule we began to move towards a more modern style of cooking and when we also started to produce cookery books in large number.

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Book Synopsis Dairy-free diets are now in vogue. Soya yoghurts, almond milk, coconut ice cream, and tofu are widely sold in supermarkets. Vegan cafés and restaurants are popping up everywhere. And there''s plenty going on in the media too: as celebrities ditch the white stuff, scientists debate the impact of veganism on climate change. It wasn''t always like this. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, eating a plant-only diet was seen as a far more radical and counter-culture choice than it is today. At that time, even lacto-vegetarians?those who eat dairy and honey but no meat or fish?were on the fringes ("It felt like we were a different sect of people," said Mary McCartney, Paul McCartney''s daughter, of her vegetarian family in the 1970s.) Vegans were ahead of their time. They were inventive, resourceful and creative. They squeezed vegetable juices, creamed cashew nuts into ''cheeses,'' poured tofu into blocks (you couldn''t nip out to the grocers to buy a pack), mashed lentils into rissoles and stirred up everything from sugar-free puddings to soups and goulashes. What they came up with was an affordable way to eat healthy dairy alternatives, without the added chemicals, sugar, and salt, which are now so often added to the processed versions produced by major food manufacturers. This book is a collection of recipes from this time and gives them a proper context, referring to the communities and households who created the recipes and what it was like for vegans back then.

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Book Synopsis Nuts - Growing and Cooking includes over seventy recipes from a spiced pecan and pumpkin salad, Christmas nut loaf to a walnut cake. Also included re storage and handling tips and ways to make your own nut products such as nut milks and nut butters. Traditionally nut trees are planted for future generations but this book shows how you can have a harvest within a season, even in a small space. Health wise, nuts are not so much a super as a wonder food, easy to store, and one of the most concentrated foods available; a tiny, but delectable package.

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Book SynopsisFrom ?Bing? cherries, names after one of the Chinese workers in the 1870s Oregon cherry farm owned by Henderson Lewelling, to maraschino cherries which originated in Yugoslavia when a liqueur was added to the local cherry ?Marasca?, cherries are a herald of summer. They originated in the Caucasus Mountains, and were mentioned in 74 BC by Pliny the Elder, and then spread from Rome to Britain. We have much to learn about cherries and mulberries, and we need to discover how versatile they are. Now, the country that produces the most cherries is Turkey, but they are easy to grow in your own garden, attract the local wildlife and birds, and are beautiful.

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Book SynopsisDecorative ?bread-platters? were hugely popular in Victorian times, firstly among the elite who commissioned custom-made items featuring their coats-of-arms and mottos. They were also used to commemorate royal ceremonies, and of course, families put their crests on them if they were upper class. By the 1860s, enterprising workshops were producing bread-platters more cheaply with standardised carving for the mass market. The production centre until the 1950s was Sheffield, with skilled turners, carvers and metalworkers collaborating to produce matching sets of tableware. In the book, Madeleine Neave shows us how beautiful and varied the boards were, with the inclusion of butter knives, butter churners, and memories from her mother, Rosslyn, who began the collection after a childhood on a farm, milking cows by hand, and making butter.

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Book SynopsisAncient supergrains, now modern staples, are growing in popularity in our health conscious age. Ruth Nieman has been cooking with these grains for many years, and she is an expert on the cultural, historical and biblical background to their use in the culinary arts. The book will feature Freekeh, (from the Arabic ?to rub?) now known as a grain and sold in many health food and grocery shops, the main staple famed in the Old Testament as a first grain offered up to the Temple in Jerusalem, grown by the ancient Israelites. The harvesting of Freekeh, Barley, Emmer, Quinoa, Sorghum wheat, Spelt and many more, govern the landscape of Israel?s Judean hills and the lush northern region, known as Galilee.

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Book SynopsisGingerbread is a lovely, squidgy treat which has played a part in almost everyone?s childhood. But do you know what gingerbread was made of when it first arrived on our plates? Was it flavoured with honey? When did treacle, dark, sticky, and fairly strong tasting, which adds moisture, depth of flavour and character to baking, first become available? Then there?s the question of when gingerbread migrated from the home kitchen to commercial products. And why did the gingerbread man leap from the tin, and run so fast with a fox snapping at his heels?

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Book SynopsisDining in an Eighteenth Century Tavern is the subject of Marc Meltonville?s copious work on the cookery of Richard Briggs. In 1788, Richard Briggs published the ?English Art of Cookery?which is, he tells us, ?A complete guide for all Householders, on a plan entirely new.? Briggs was for many years the cook at the Globe Tavern, in Fleet Street, London. And in the Eighteenth Century, taverns were not just public houses selling beer; one went to experience fine dining in their restaurants.

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Book SynopsisFor centuries the food cooked in our country houses was the finest available, its variety greatly expanded by Victorian investment in new technology and professional cooks who were employed in the country houses. Adventurous, international trade in the Victorian period also meant that new ingredients became available. This great culinary tradition began its decline around the time of the First World War, and collapsed with the outbreak of war in 1939. Now, over eighty years later, it remains forgotten, as even those who experienced its final stages have passed away. Hopefully Peter Brears? book will go a long way in reviving interest in it, and encouraging further appreciation and enjoyment of all its diverse aspects.

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Book SynopsisThe Midland & South Western Junction Railway, better known as the MSWJ was one of three cross-country lines that ran north-south through Southern England. Starting from Cheltenham where it rubbed shoulders with the Midland it passed through the very heart of the Great Western at Swindon and on through Marlborough to reach Andover where for the final few miles there was arrangement with the London & South Western Railway to reach Southampton. Prior to 1923 it might best be described as a cash strapped route although its fortunes finally improved considerably thanks to the involvement of a new general manager (Sir) Sam Fay. Later, under the GWR that company almost seemed to eek its revenge, investing little and seemingly taking little interest in promoting what could well have been a useful through route. The MSWJ finally closed as a through line in 1961 but it lives on here with a wonderful series of images depicting both the last years and its ultimate demise the majority in colour with many published for the first time in book form.

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Book SynopsisThe origins of the Great Western Railway lay in the desire of leading merchants in the city of Bristol for a rapid link to London to maintain the role of the city''s port in trade with the Americas in the face of growing competition from Liverpool. The crests of both cities were incorporated into the GWR''s coat of arms. As the railway network expanded throughout the nineteenth century, Bristol became an increasingly important railway centre with the Midland Railway joining the GWR in serving the city and with tracks expanding into the docks and major industrial complexes as a consequence of increasing trade. In this new all colour book, Bristol based railway expert Gerry Nichols explores the great variety of lines and workings in the greater Bristol area that were still active from the 1950s onwards using the superb photographs taken by the late Mark Warburton. The photos are accompanied by detailed captions throughout. Contained within the pages of the book is a veritable feast of steam engines and early diesels, at work on main lines, secondary routes, branches and dock and industrial lines in and around the city. The photos cover that fascinating period in the 1950s and the early 1960s when steam was beginning to be eclipsed by modern traction. The book is an absolute delight not just for Bristolians but also for all who are interested in the city, its hinterland and in the complex network of lines which served it.

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Book SynopsisEat the Beach is a uniquely informative, practical guide to coastal foraging, essential for anyone interested in survival skills or just wanting to get more out of messing about in rock pools. Fraser Christian runs the UK's only specialist Coastal Survival School. He is a fully qualified chef who has led courses for the famous River Cottage and now regularly forages for some of the UK’s top Michelin restaurants. In this book he shares his expertise on safety, particularly with regard to weather and tides, techniques for fishing from the shore, finding, identifying and cooking sea plants (including seaweed) and shellfish, and takes the reader step by step through the process of building a clam oven for the ultimate beach feast. Essential reading for anyone likely to be wild camping by the seashore, or who wants to be equipped for any survival situation (the Coastal Survival School was formed in response to requests from those who found themselves in just such a situation after the 2004 tsunami). The seashore is a rich source of food: this book teaches anyone how to collect it, catch it, prepare it, cook it and enjoy it.Table of ContentsIntroduction Safety First Tides and Weather Influences Essential Equipment Rod and Line Fishing from the Beach Equipment Fish you can catch from the shore Edible Plants and Their Uses Seaweeds Where to look and how to collect Cooking methods and recipes About the author About the Coastal Survival School

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Book SynopsisThe part-time vegetarian who was identified in Sally’s first book, Veggiestan, has become a thing. Great swathes of the population are now eschewing meat for the best part of the week in favour of healthier, vegetable–based alternatives. The appetite for new ways to brighten your broccoli, add sparkle to your spinach and titillate your tomatillos has never been greater. Since opening her vegetarian café within her shop Persepolis, Sally has seen an explosion of interest in her Middle Eastern-influenced vegetarian dishes. Inspired by the food Sally serves up daily to her hungry customers, this sequel to Veggiestan, ventures a little further from the Middle Eastern shores, deserts and mountain ranges to other continents and beyond... The book still mostly draws on Sally’s experience in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, but once again she looks to all parts of the globe for vegetarian recipes (and stories). Persepolis brings you the most outstanding (and fun) ways of feeding without meat or fish, stopping along the way for a chat with the residents and a bit of sightseeing. 150 new recipes, including more vegan recipes/alternatives, offer a fantastic variety of ideas for the vegetarian cook.Trade ReviewPraise for Veggiestan: ‘Had us salivating … Butcher writes like a dream, really know hers Middle Eastern foodstuffs and offers enticing recipes. An absolute must for the vegetarian on your gift list.’ -Delicious magazine ‘Ranges across a number of Middles Eastern cuisines with flair and a sense of humour that makes it as much of a pleasure to read as it is to cook from.’ -The Indy Best 10 Vegetarian Cookbooks Praise for Snackistan: ‘One can almost smell the bazar as one pores over the myriad recipes in this fascinating book.’ -The Good Book Guide Praise for Salmagundi: ‘We want to cook every single recipe in Salmagundi.’ – The Foodie Bugle ‘Peppered with history and quirky anecdotes, this is sure to be a bestseller.’ – Crumbs magazine

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Latin American Cooking is an exotic, exciting and uncomplicated cookbook that comes with a fascinating culinary introduction and notes on all the essential ingredients. With a sudden rash of Latin American restaurants opening in London and other major cities, such as Ceviche and Lima and the chain of Las Iguanas, the British are at last getting to grips with the cooking of Latin America; a sophisticated cuisine that is as old and as complex as any in the world. First published in 1969 and written by one of the first scholar cooks, The Book of Latin American Cooking is regarded as a classic and one of only a handful of books to examine this much underappreciated cuisine. The collision of civilisations that occurred after the Spanish conquest, and the adoption by the colonisers of so many new foods such as the chilli, the pepper, the tomato, the potato, chocolate, French beans and avocados, down to the very staple, maize, means that Latin American cookery is a hybrid of infinite and unique combinations. Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz was the very first writer to encourage British and American enthusiasm for the food of Latin America and the Caribbean. She introduces the reader to the subtle marriages of texture and flavour which distinguish the cooking of South America from Peru to Chile. Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz was one of the leading cookbook authors of her generation and wrote numerous cookery books including The New Complete Book of Mexican Cooking and The Complete Book of Caribbean Cooking. She was a culinary anthropologist and food historian, principal consultant for the Time Life Foods of the World series, as well as a regular contributor to Gourmet magazine. She died in New York in 2003 aged 88.

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Book SynopsisThis anthology of Elizabeth David's work, originally published in hardback in 2000, is a direct sequel to An Omelette and a Glass of Wine. It again contains a selection of her journalistic and occasional work from four decades. Much of it she had chosen herself for reprinting in this more accessible form. In addition there is a considerable amount of unpublished material found in her own files, or contributed by friends to whom she had given recipes, or to whom she had sent letters, either with notes in answer to queries or giving details of current research.Trade ReviewThis posthumous collection of essays reminds us not only what an intelligent writer she was; one of the finest ever composers of long sentences, but also how sharp in every sense. This book is a taste of lemon after a diet of sugarplums. Bee Wilson, New Statesman

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Book SynopsisThis book offers uncomplicated recipes for delicious desserts, pies, and cookies and shows how chocolate can be used in a multitude of dishes.

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Book SynopsisAfter nearly forty years, Pedro Subijana, the three star Michelin chef and his world-famous restaurant, Akelare, is at the forefront of the New Basque Cuisine, championed in the 70s by Juan Mari Arzak. In the words of Subijana, 'New Basque Cuisine aims to focus on seasonal products but adding a large dose of imagination and pushing back the frontiers'. Above all, he says, 'Throughout the meal, we take care of every last detail to ensure that the occasion is a memorable one'. His restaurant Akelare (a Basque word that has entered the Spanish language, meaning a coven of witches) is in a spectacular location on the slopes of the Monte Igueldo, one of the symbols of the beautiful city of San Sebastian, and looks over the Bay of Biscay; it has got to be one of the most special places for a meal anywhere in the worldHere in this visually stunning production you will find some of the culinary creations of Pedro Subijana from the last ten years and you will find excellence, innovation and the avant garde, three terms that could define Akelare's style, as well as an insight into the work of the kitchen and its extensive team.

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Book SynopsisThere is more to seaweed than as a wrapper for sushi – it is going mainstream, gathering many high profile fans. Even Jamie Oliver has credited adding seaweed to his diet as one reason for his weight loss. Seaweeds are tasty and very versatile and can be used in all sorts of dishes. This sumptuously illustrated book will inspire you to use them in starters, main courses, plus tasty desserts, smoothies, energy boosters, and even a seaweed-infused gin and tonic. It’s easier than you think and everything you can find on the subject is here in this inspiring book. So if you have never tasted sea vegetables, it is high time to try.

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Book SynopsisLocomotive Traction 2019 is the essential companion for modern traction enthusiasts and for all of those with even a passing interest in the locomotives seen on the network today. For those involved in the industry itself it will provide a handy reference source to remind them of the traction options available from the various leasing firms

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Book SynopsisThe ''Yellow Trains'' or to be more accurate, the various measurement and test trains operated by Network Rail are a regular sight to commuters and passengers alike on all parts of the railway system. Operated by Network Rail on behalf of any number of the various companies charged with maintaining the network, their task is to check, assess and monitor the track, bridges and tunnels on both passenger and freight only lines. In the past these checks were done principally by staff on foot, and were naturally limited to the distance it was possible to cover in a set period, or by the visual observation of bridges and tunnels often using an old coach converted for inspection purposes.Today''s high-speed railway demanded something different and as such the various test trains have evolved filled to the roof with the most sophisticated equipment to be found anywhere. Speeding along the lines at up to 125 mph, they will check the alignment of the track and distance to structures, as well as locating defects for general care and maintenance for later attention or, if the defect is serious enough, immediate attention, in which case all following traffic is stopped until a detailed check and if necessary rectification is made.Author Andrew Royle spent many years engaged as a computer technician on a variety of the different test trains and in the course of his travels covered much of the network. His story is both technical and personal, from the purpose of the equipment and how it operates to the trials and tribulations of using it.

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Book SynopsisThe Welsh Seaweed Cookbook features one of the best known ingredients in Welsh cooking: seaweed, most commonly recognised in its cooked form as laverbread. Along with recipes for traditional Welsh laverbread, there are also notes on the use of seaweed in modern cooking such as making a sauce for fish dishes and an accompaniment to Welsh lamb.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing recipes from MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Dave Coulson, The Newcastle Cook Book celebrates the culinary diversity of the capital of the north east. This 128 page book features more than 25 recipes from some of the city's finest and quirky food establishments, local restaurants, cafes, delis, pubs and food producers.

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Book SynopsisThe Street Food Cook Book features the stories and recipes behind some of the north of England’s finest street food traders. Britain has a rich heritage of multi-cultural cuisine and that’s never more evident than in the array of flavours available on the high streets and in street food markets across the country. This book features recipes from the likes of Masterchef 2012 finalist Sai who runs Buddha Belly selling street-side Thai dishes and world famous fish and chip specialists Magpie Café, as well as Percy and Lily, Pie Eyed, The Boston Shakers and lots more. There are plenty of easy-to-recreate recipes from the likes of the Street Food Chef with their chicken mole and salsa verde and Pizza Loco, who serve their pizzas from a disused steam engine, and have served up a pickled damson, pancetta and goat's curd pizza. Whether it's being served up from a tent, van or mobile pizza oven - if it's made on the move, it's covered in this book.

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Book SynopsisThe Lancashire Cook Book is a celebration of the food and drink in the heart of the north with over 40 recipes and stories from the region. Everything's proper in Lancashire; the people, the pubs and most importantly, the food. Through restaurants, delis, producers, cafes and farm shops, the first-class produce and cooking speaks for itself.

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Book SynopsisThe Birmingham Cook Book is a celebration of the food and drink across this vibrant and diverse city, sharing stories and recipes from restaurants, delis, producers, cafes and more includingThe Cross at Kenilworth, Beckett's Farm, and Original Patty Men, there's something to suit everyone's palate and cooking ability.

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Book SynopsisThe Bristol Cook Book celebrates the best of the area's food and drink scene with stunning photos, beautiful recipes and anecdotes from Bristol's finest independent restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, pubs, farm shops and producers. These include Ahh Toots, The Mall Deli, Rosemarino and Hyde & Co.

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Book SynopsisThe Liverpool Cook Book celebrates the best of the local independent food scene with stunning photos, beautiful recipes and anecdotes from Liverpool's finest independent restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, pubs, farm shops and producers including forewords from Marc Wilkinson from Fraiche and Paul Askew at The Art School.

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Book SynopsisFrom quirky home-grown cafes to sleek city-centre restaurants and off-the-track country pubs, The Leeds and West Yorkshire Cook Book offers a veritable slice of the region's burgeoning food and drink scene with over 40 recipes from The Box Tree in Ilkley, Craft House and Bondgate Bakery to name just a few.

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Book SynopsisThe South London Cook Book celebrates the best of the South London food scene with over 50 recipes from a wide selection of local foodie businesses. These include some of South London’s finest local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, cafes and local suppliers including recipes from preservation specialists Salt and Pickle, well renowned butcher Chadwicks, Piccalilli Caff, the resident café at Surrey Docks Farm, Bermondsey gin distillers Jensen’s and LASSCO Ropewalk at Maltby Street Market. Saturday Kitchen regular and owner of Trinity Restaurant in Clapham, Adam Byatt, also features alongside one of the area’s best known adopted South Londoners, Jose Pizarro, who has an array of eateries in the area including Pizarro and Jose Tapas bar. Jose is a popular TV chef and successful cook book author in his own right. So whether your taste is fine dining, no nonsense hearty food or something a little more exotic, there will be a dish here for people of all cooking abilities and tastes.

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Book SynopsisShowcasing how the region’s food scene has evolved and become even more exciting, the book features more than 50 recipes and stories from some of the region’s finest local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, cafes and local suppliers. The book is fronted by the chef owner of Nottingham's hotly anticipated fine dining restaurant Alchemilla, Alex Bond, and includes recipes from the award-winning Bakehouse in Sherwood, The Black Bull at Blidworth, Welbeck Estate, Nottingham’s long-standing favourite Indian restaurant Memsaab. It also features producers such as Sauce Shop, Starkey’s Fruit and 200 Degrees Coffee and the likes of Homeboys and The Rustic Crust represent the fabulous street food available. So whether your taste is fine dining, no nonsense hearty food or something a little more exotic, there’s something here for people of all cooking abilities and tastes.

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Book SynopsisThe Cardiff and South Wales Cook Book is the latest in Meze Publishing’s `Get Stuck In’ series of regional cook books, celebrating the best of the region’s food scene with over 30 recipes from a wide selection of local foodie businesses. These include some of the area's finest local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, cafes and suppliers including recipes and a foreword from Penarth-based Michelin star holder James Sommerin, who includes his fabulous Welsh Lamb with broad beans, turnip and cumin dish. Also featured are Llanelli's Sosban restaurant, who take great pride in using the best of Welsh ingredients, as well as home delivery concept One Mile Bakery, run by ex-Newport Gwent Dragons rugby star Nick Macleod, Cardiff's Cocorico (finalists in last year's Bake Off Creme de la Creme TV show) and beef aficionados Burger Theory, who share their kimcheese burger recipe. So whether your taste is fine dining or no nonsense, hearty food, there will be a dish for people of all cooking abilities and tastes.

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Book SynopsisThe Shropshire Cook Book comprises more than 40 recipes and stories celebrating the best local restaurants, gastro pubs, producers, farmshops, and delis. The book includes a host of all the names you would expect to find in a culinary guide to the region, including the likes of Old Downton Lodge, The Haughmond, Momo No Ki, Battlefield 1403, Shrewsbury Market, Apley Farm Shop, Albright Hussey and CSons. Shropshire's wealth of producers are represented by Bennett and Dunn, Moyden's Cheese and Barkworths. Full to the brim with innovative recipes, The Shropshire Cook Book will transport you into the heart of this wonderful county, allowing you to glimpse the colourful characters behind the region's thriving food scene.

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Book SynopsisThe Derbyshire Cook Book: Second Helpings celebrates the best of the county's food scene and follows on from the acclaimed first edition released in 2015. Showcasing how the region’s food scene has developed in the last three years, the book features more than 40 recipes and stories from some of the region’s finest local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, farm shops, cafes and local suppliers. It includes a foreword and recipe from Chris Mapp, owner and head chef at Barlow's Tickled Trout, plus chapters and recipes from Chatsworth Farm Shop (part of the Chatsworth Estate), the Michelin-starred Fischer's at Baslow, highly acclaimed restaurant/hotel Peacock at Rowsley (who also appear in the Michelin Guide), as well as cosy country pubs like The Elm Tree at Elmton and the award-winning Old Hall Inn in Chinley. There are also chapters from producers such as potted meat specialists Granny Marys, artisan cheese-makers Cow Close Farm and local ice cream aficionados Fredericks. So whether your taste is fine dining, no nonsense hearty food or something altogether more exotic, there’s lots for you here.

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Book SynopsisPublished in collaboration with The Glasgowist, The Glasgow and the West Coast Cook Book celebrates the best of the area's food scene with over 40 recipes from a wide selection of local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, cafes and local suppliers. Among those included are The Gannet, Two Fat Ladies, The Spanish Butcher and Hutchesons City Grill.

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