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Irresistible recipes for every occasion including soups, appetizers, snacks, main courses and accompaniments, shown in over 500 tempting photographs.

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A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to Hans Christian Andersen's `The Princess and the Pea' is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection of fairy tales from the Indian subcontinent. There are animal fables that recall both Aesop and Uncle Remus, and long wonder tales with all the strange enchantments of the Arabian Nights. Wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. Luck and fate are the chief concerns, but magic and bravery play their part as well. These eighteen stories have been selected with an introduction and notes by folklorist Neil Philip, and retold for today's children by Caroline Ness. The result is a vibrant anthology of magical tales that will delight all the family, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves. In this enchanting anthology of fairy tales from across the Indian subcontinent, you will enter into a world where an elephant rides to heaven and back; an exiled prince wins his inheritance; a resourceful princess pits her wits against a witch; and of a male Cinderella - but with a twist to the tail! Jacqueline Mair's richly detailed illustrations draw on her experience travelling and studying in India to produce a book full of colour and vibrancy.

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A great way of getting our daily 5 a day is to eat plenty of salads. Salads are more than lettuce - a huge variety of different vegetables, meat, chicken, fish or tofu can be used to make a tempting dish. The versatility of salads is such that they can be made with fresh, frozen, cooked or canned ingredients, and there are endless possible variations. Fresh, colourful and exciting, this book is filled with recipes for every type of salad. From Chinese Chive and Onion Salad and Asparagus and Langoustine Salad to Lebanese Country Salad and Panzanella, you will never be short of inspiration. Each recipe clearly lists the ingredients you will need, and detailed step-by-step instructions ensure great results every time. Also included is a comprehensive guide to salad essentials, such as vegetables, leaves and herbs, plus recipes for salad dressings, dips, oils and vinegars. Beautifully illustrated with 245 stunning pictures, this book is the perfect guide to producing tempting and tasty salads at any time, for any occasion.

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This sumptuous book starts with a history of the cottage garden. A chapter on planning and design introduces the main styles and the familiar features of the cottage garden are then covered in turn - from hedges and fences, to paths, arches, furniture and the creative reuse of materials. The following two chapters focus on growing flowers and shrubs and fruit and vegetables. Step-by-step sequences include how to protect young plants, plan a four-year crop rotation, and prune fruit trees. A chapter on livestock and wildlife shows how to care for chickens and other animals, and how to attract wildlife from birds and bees to hedgehogs and bats. A comprehensive directory then breaks down the wide variety of plants that give the cottage garden its appeal.

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The fairytales of Scotland portray a world of magic and shape- shifting. Horses and foxes that turn into handsome princes, thorns that turn into woods, and a tiny stone that becomes an enormous rock – these are some of the amazing transformations that take place in this anthology. The characters in these sixteen tales, from jealous stepmothers and gruesome ghosts to chivalrous princes and beautiful princesses, are some of the most memorable in all folk literature. Read of the poor seal woman taken from the sea by a wicked farmer, of the magic black horse that could y over mountains, and of Kate Crackernuts who married the prince of her dreams after she had cured him of his illness. Superbly illustrated throughout, this lovely anthology will delight readers of all ages.

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The world of fairy tales is one that we all love to enter. Many of these stories had been told for centuries, delighting children and adults alike with their mixture of magic, mystery, and truths older even than the stories themselves. Here twenty best-loved tales by the famous German storytellers, the Brothers Grimm, are retold for the enjoyment of children today. As well as many old favourites, other tales of magic and enchantment are included, such as The Musicians Bremen, Hans the Hedgehog, and Clever Elsie. Neil Philip's retelling tries to capture some of the immediacy and sparkle of the living storyteller's voice. The language is fresh and direct, and the pace is lively. Isabelle Brent's detailed illustrations decorate the pages beautifully.

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The Snow Queen is the most magical and profound of all Hans Andersen's fairy tales. It is a quest full of mystery, humour and adventure, and its uplifting theme is the power of innocence and enduring love. When Kay's heart turns to ice and he falls under the spell of the beautiful Snow Queen, little Gerda leaves home to search for him. On her way she encounters many dangers, but she never forgets Kay. She makes friends with flowers and birds, and with the bold robber girl who lends her a reindeer to take her to the Snow Queen's palace. The Snow Queen is a story to read again and again, and to remember for ever. The lively, vivid text has been illustrated by Sally Holmes with all the loving, detailed attention it deserves. This is a sparkling re-telling of the famous classic from the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. Originally the son of a poor shoemaker, the secret of Andersen's success is that he wrote his stories as if he were telling them to a child. None of the original magic has been lost in this joyful new edition. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.

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Fish are amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about them. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce fascinating underwater animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as intriguing and unusual species to find out about. Beautiful large illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of plenty more fish in the sea!

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This is a wonderful anthology of timeless tales, retold in a beautiful heirloom edition. It includes Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, The Bad-Tempered Princess and the Frog, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and more. You can meet Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella and her fairy godmother, and many other memorable characters. It is specially adapted by P. L. Anness from the stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, and carefully worded for young readers. Each story is charmingly illustrated on every page by accomplished children's artist Beverlie Manson. It is perfect for reading aloud to the very young, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves.You can: marvel at Rapunzel's long hair, which she dangles from her tower to let a handsome prince climb up; follow Cinderella as she overcomes the cruelty of her stepsisters to attend a royal ball; see Beauty conquer her fear of the dreadful Beast; follow Snow White as she escapes into the dark woods and is helped by seven kindly dwarves; and, be spellbound as a princess is freed from the curse of everlasting sleep, and as a little mermaid falls in love with a human prince.This collection of entrancing stories is certain to captivate little princesses everywhere.

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With 17 easy-to-do experiments and 300 exciting pictures, this is the story of transportation on water: the vessels, the people and the technology. It features amazing information about every type of vehicle - from canoes, fishing trawlers and ferries, to warships, submarines and hovercraft. It explains how ships work, with the help of exciting step-by-step experiments to do at home or school. You can build a model reed boat, test which hull shapes move the fastest through water, power a propeller with a rubber-band engine, and make a navigation light. It captures the thrills and spectacle of life and work at sea, in more than 300 dramatic photographs and detailed illustrations. By inventing ways to travel on water, people have been able to see and trade with new lands, conquer new territories, fight great sea battles and enjoy new sports. This book will help you to understand why ships have played such an important part in human history.With the aid of cross-section illustrations and simple experiments to do at home, you will discover how vessels stay afloat, how a sail works, what keeps a submarine underwater, how a hovercraft skims on air, the elements of navigation, and much more.

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This charming, illustrated collection of stories and rhymes is the perfect book for you to read to small children or for young readers to try themselves. Divided into four chapters, Teddy Bear Tales, Fairy Tales, Animal Tales and Nursery Rhymes, you will find all the classics in this book, as well as retellings of family favorites and contemporary stories. Beautiful color drawings throughout bring each story to life, making this an enchanting reading experience.

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This title helps you discover the rich heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and 340 pictures. You can step back in time to explore India's dramatic history. You can trace the origins of the subcontinent's wide variety of beliefs and festivals, art and culture, and see how they developed over time. It features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader in understanding the past - sculpt an Aryan offering cup, tie a sari, make a golden fly whisk, and cook a delicious chickpea curry. It includes fascinating fact boxes that provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is packed with over 340 photographs and illustrations, including cross-sections, maps and timelines, this is perfect for school or home use by children aged 8 to 12. This wonderful book delves into the distant past to one of the earliest civilizations on Earth - in the Indus Valley - and continues through to the glittering Mughal empire. There are insights into how emperors, priests and ordinary people lived, what they ate and wore, and how magnificent palaces and awe-inspiring temples came to be built. Practical projects include a Hindu garland of flowers, a beautiful lacquered storage box, a pair of pretty anklets, and a helmet fit for a mighty Mughal warrior, making learning stimulating, exciting and fun.

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This title includes hundreds of training tips and techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions demonstrated in over 750 photographs and diagrams. This title follows the detailed step-by-step advice and pictures to improve your game and become a better soccer player. From attacking to defending, passing to goalkeeping, warming up to cooling down, this book covers all the fundamentals plus much, much more. This title includes technical illustrations that take you through expert practice drills and formations. This title includes a dedicated section on fitness helps you create a personal work-out regime to build up your strength and power. This comprehensive new training guide is the ultimate companion for all young soccer enthusiasts, whether you're a beginner or more experienced, a casual player or a future professional. Split into three chapters, the book begins with 'World-Class Skills', which works through all the basics, including tackling, passing and heading, and with plenty of suggestions for drills to perform either alone or with teammates.Chapter two, 'Tactics and Teamwork', includes tips on how to best arrange players on a field according to their abilities, the rules that form the basis of game-play, and strategies on how to improve communication and co-operation on the field. The third and final chapter, 'Fitness', stresses the importance of keeping up your strength and stamina, and provides sample exercises and work-outs. With over 750 action photographs and diagrams illustrating clear step-by-step expert instructions, this is the perfect practical reference for all aspiring soccer stars and coaches.

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Getting your hands dirty and growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers in the garden is great fun. From flowering wellies, crazy gourds and bird baths to wind chimes, butterfly pots and grass-head men, there is a huge range of exciting projects that you can do in and out of the garden, whatever the weather. The book includes basic gardening know-how, fruit and vegetables, craft projects, wildlife gardening and indoor gardening, plus a list of good plants to try. Clear instructions and fun photographs make following the projects easy, while tips and growing ideas provide inspiration and encourage experimentation.

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Magic is a fabulous form of entertainment, both on a professional basis and in the home. This comprehensive book contains more than 375 tricks, ranging from card, money and mind magic, optical illusions and close-up magic to puzzles, party tricks and stand-up and stage illusions. More than 2500 step-by-step photographs reveal all the skills you need, and close-up secret views show how the illusions are performed, with tips on preparation and patter enabling you to achieve a polished performance. Whether you are a keen novice or want to expand your repertoire, this inspiring book will enable you to confound and amaze friends and family.

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This is a collection of delicious slow-cooked casseroles, soups, terrines, roasts, hot-pots, desserts and drinks. It contains easy to follow recipes for every occasion, shown step by step in over 1700 mouthwatering photographs. It includes wide-ranging recipe ideas for hearty soups, tasty terrines, succulent roasts, comforting hot-pots, pasta and rice dishes, divinely creamy custards, light-as-air steamed puddings and even hot punches and drinks. Each recipe is presented with clearly written text, photographs for all the stages of preparation and every finished dish, and a complete nutritional analysis. This practical book is designed for home cooks who want to create wholesome meals full of taste, but with a minimum of effort. The detailed reference section describes the equipment that is needed, from the different types of slow cooker to clay pots, tagines, tians, chicken bricks, bean pots, casseroles, pans and works. The recipes cover a wide range of dishes, from Spicy Chicken Jambalaya for a hungry family to Wild Mushroom Soup for a simple but satisfying lunch, and desserts include the irresistible Chocolate Chip Walnut Cake. This inspirational volume is a one-stop, one-pot recipe resource that celebrates all the tastes and aromas of slow-cooked food.

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This title includes fantastic ideas for making things, growing plants and flowers and attracting wildlife, with 60 practical projects and 175 photographs. It offers over 60 fun, child-friendly projects for gardening, with ideas for cultivating flowers, growing fruit and vegetables, making crafty projects and attracting insects, birds and animals. It contains an introduction with all the gardening basics includes advice on safety, equipment, understanding plants and a guide to commonly used gardening terms. It helps you grow a hyacinth in a glass, have tomatoes tumbling down the wall, spell your name in flowers, shape a den out of bamboo and make a mini-beast shelter. Every project features an at-a-glance 'you will need' list, growing times and a star rating guide to show you how easy or hard it is. Each idea has simple step-by-step instructions and there are over 175 fantastic colour photographs showing you what to do. A list of popular plants shows how to grow and use the plants in the book and many others, including where they like to live and how they like to be treated. Growing plants and making things for the garden is endless fun. This book is bursting with planting and gardening ideas to suit children from the ages of 5 to 12. It offers an introduction that arms the reader with all they need to know about plants, soil and tools. Then, over 60 step-by-step projects have ideas for doing things indoors, growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, making crafty bits and pieces for the garden and encouraging wildlife to visit. Whatever the weather, here are masses of ways to keep you occupied in and out of the garden, with fun activities for all children, from tiddlers to safari explorers.

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This beautiful book chronicles the fascinating history of sainthood and the lives of over 300 saints. A concise introduction outlines the religious and social history of Christian saints from stigmata and martyrdom to feast days and patron saints. Then, the illustrated encyclopedia outlines the work of each saint, listed in chronological order, from the Apostles and early medieval martyrs, through to 21st-century saints. Well-known saints such as St Francis of Assisi and St Teresa of Avila sit alongside 1st-century martyrs and African saints of the 19th century. Special themed pages explore subjects such as Celtic Saints, the Holy Family, and Saints in Art. Illustrated with over 500 images, this expert guide will inform every reader interested in learning more about Christianity and the lives of the saints.

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This meticulously researched and newly updated book charts the complete history of naval aviation, from pioneering days when the first biplanes were catapulted from converted destroyers through to the high-performance jets patrolling the world's seas today. The first part of the book focuses on significant technological advances, including carrier evolution, 21st-century aircraft technology and weaponry, as well as military operations in which naval aviation have played a significant part. There then follows an A to Z listing 130 of the world's most significant naval aircraft. Each plane's description and history is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance. With its expert information and 670 magnificent photographs, this book provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about the world of naval aircraft.

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In this beautifully illustrated and fully updated edition, Charles Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Beginning in the earliest times with the legend of King Arthur, Eric Bloodaxe and the real-life history of Macbeth, he describes the lives and legends of the kings and queens of Britain, their consorts and children, and the pretenders, usurpers and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Fact boxes highlight the essential events of each reign, as well as maps, charts and family trees. Over 500 fine art paintings, sculptures, engravings, artefacts, photographs, maps and illustrations reveal the heritage and pageantry of royal Britain. A valuable reference book for any historian, this guide will fascinate every reader interested in one of the longest-running monarchies in the world.

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Many symbols carry an elemental power that transcends boundaries and holds significance for other cultures. This new and updated edition is a comprehensive and beautiful book that discusses and illustrates thousands of these symbols and assesses their position in language, art, literature, mythology, magic, religion and psychology. In the second half of the book, how we dream and how we interpret dreams is analysed as a way of accessing our subconscious fears, desires and preoccupations. The erudite text provides a wealth of cultural background to primal metaphors that are part of mankind's universal language. The book is both a journey of discovery into the importance of symbolism and dreaming and a vast visual resource of signs and symbols.

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Astanga Yoga is a dynamic and energetic form of yoga that uses the breath to flow from one posture to the next. The postures, or asanas, are linked by vinyasa sequences, creating a heat that cleanses the body, while the mind stays clear and calm. The book begins with the history and philosophy behind Astanga yoga, explaining the important principles that any practitioner needs to know. The standing, seated and finishing asanas appear in the order that they are practised, and postures are shown in detail with clear instruction, and moderations to tailor the practice to all levels. The full sequence of the Primary Series is also shown all together, for easy reference. Finally, there is a section on abridged sequences, showing shorter, timed routines for everyday use. Authoritative teaching and beautiful photography make this the perfect introduction to Astanga Yoga.

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Birds are a delight in the garden, not only for their beauty and birdsong, but also because they eat many harmful garden pests. This book contains a wealth of feeding ideas for backyard birds, from seeds, grains and peanuts to fruits, suet cakes and fat balls, and suggestions for the best flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees to plant to encourage birds into the garden. There are step-by-step projects for tables, nest boxes, birdbaths and birdhouses that will enhance and decorate your garden, and the book also features illustrated directories of the most common garden birds in the UK and in the USA, from woodland and countryside locations to town and city environments, with information about identification, distribution, habitat and feeding habits. With its helpful practical advice and superb photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal source book for all wildlife enthusiasts Learn what to feed garden birds, from seeds, grains and peanuts to fruits, suet cakes and fat balls, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flower borders, trees and shrubs, and by making wildlife hedges and ponds * Features practical step-by-step projects for making your own feeders, tables, birdbaths and nest boxes, from simple designs to highly ornamental creations * Includes a visual directory of all the most common garden bird species, with natural history information on distribution, size, nesting, eggs and feeding habits * Explains how birds live - from flying and feeding to egg-laying and migrating - with a guide to birdwatching in urban, country, woodland and aquatic locations * With over 760 beautiful photographs and illustrations.

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Fossils offer an unparalleled insight into the amazing history of our planet. This practical volume explains the best ways to hunt fossils from plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, including how to plan a field trip and present your finds. A directory provides a visual guide to more than 375 fossils, from the first multicellular life to the giants of the oceans. Entries include a photograph of the fossil, a detailed factbox, and an artwork reconstructing the appearance of the original plant or animal. With insights into finding, classifying, dating, collecting and understanding fossils, from the earliest ferns to fearsome dinosaurs, the book reveals what fossils are and how they fit into geological history, the sites in which they can be found, and what the study of fossils tells us about our natural world. Newly updated, with expert text and over 950 superb photographs and illustrations, this classic book is essential reading for anyone keen to learn more about the origins of our natural world.

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How to make your own sauerkraut, kimchi, brine pickles, kefir, kombucha, vegan dairy, and more. Cabbage, salt and water... and time. That's all it takes to make one of the healthiest foods. Ferments are amazing, they not only are great-tasting, but are very good for you. Used for centuries as a natural way of food preservation, they are now known to actively improve digestive balance and gut health. What is more satisfying than lining up a row of brightly coloured jars that you have made yourself, all bursting with natural goodness? Ferments are cheap and easy-to-make, yet full of sophisticated flavours, aromas and textures. And the benefits of fermented food can be found in much more than cabbage sauerkraut: this detailed and practical book also shows how to make all kinds of delicious brine pickles, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, nut cheeses, and sourdough.

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This comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's birds presents a fantastic visual guide to the major avian species and families, from America's tiniest insect-catchers to the giant, flightless species still living on the African plains. A 420-page directory features fully illustrated entries for hundreds of birds, as well as detailing many other related species. The activities of birds are explored in a natural history section, detailing anatomy, flight, feeding, pairing and nesting. There are also tips on birdwatching for those who want to get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. This is an authoritative and sumptuous guide to the diversity of bird life across the globe.

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This book is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, with a fully illustrated directory of breeds of the world, step-by-step instructions on how to ride, and information about specialist equipment for both horse and rider. Over 60 breeds of horse and pony are covered, from the more familiar Thoroughbred and Shetland pony to the less well known Nonius and Caspian. Riding instructions cover tacking up for the first time to mastering the intricacies of dressage. The book also includes a directory of equipment, including the saddle, bridle and bit, training aids, horse clothing and protective equipment, and the rider's clothing.

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Traditional Welsh recipes are characterized by what was the standard diet of the local working population - coalminers, fishermen, farmers and labourers - and the ingredients available to them. For many years, Welsh cooking was a well-kept secret, with recipes passed from generation to generation only by word of mouth. This oral tradition means that recipes often have regional variations, and have also been altered over the years to adjust to times of hardship or plenty. After an exploration of the geography and culinary history of the region, this book presents a selection of traditional Welsh fare from the hills, valleys and fishing villages.

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This superb little book contains a selection of 50 gin recipes, from best-loved blends such as Gin Swizzle, Dry Martini and My Fair Lady to trendy new mixes such as Park Avenue, Arctic Summer and Lady Killer. The book's introduction outlines the history of gin and its new-found popularity amongst cocktail connoisseurs; then, there are guidelines on how to serve gin, the specialist equipment you will need and the best types of glasses to use. There are step-by-step instructions on the tricks of the trade, such as crushing ice, frosting glasses, making fruit twists, and steeping gin, as well as professional bartending tips. Each recipe explains the cocktail's history and suggests suitable garnishes. Whether you are planning a fabulous cocktail party or seeking to impress your dinner guests with a cheeky aperitif, this book will help you enjoy gin in a myriad of ways.

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An accessible, expert guide to the age-old craft of preparing meat and fish products by home curing, salting and drying. Shown in clear, step-by-step photographs, the techniques are straightforward to follow: the author describes home charcuterie as an almost magical process, and one to be enjoyed. The air-dried products include hams, lomo, lardo, coppa, bresaola, and salami - Milano, Toscano, Felino, Finnochiona, piccante, venison - as well as chorizo, sobrasada, and kielbasa. There are brine-cured hams, chine, salt beef and pastrami, pressed tongue, confit duck, pates, terrine, haggis, and faggots. There are sausages, of course, including black and white puddings, dry- and brine-cured bacons, guanciale, pancetta, lamb and mutton bacon, and dry-cured rack of lamb. There is jerky and biltong, and cured gravadlax and rollmops, and smoked foods including salmon, bacon and ham.

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Traybakes are one of the simplest forms of cakes and are always popular. The joy of a traybake is that it can be prepared in very little time and cut into easy and regular shaped slices or squares to serve or sell - and of course to eat! They transport easily in their tin and are just right for offering up at a bake sale. This glorious baking book makes it really easy. Every recipe fits the same standard tin size, so there is no hunting for specially sized equipment, and they each make 24 slices. Chocolate brownies and blondies, lemon meringue, red velvet and more...this will become your go-to collection of tried-and-tested irresistible bakes for family and friends. *

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Full of superfoods such as kale, quinoa, chia, avocado, edamame, blueberries, hemp seeds, brazil nuts, green tea, bio yogurt and spirulina, smoothie bowls, jars and bars are the super-trendy way to start the day. For a visual and nutritional boost add exotic nutrition-packed toppings such as crispy and crunchy homemade granola, maple-glazed seeds and jewel-like pomegranate seeds or goji berries.These fabulous breakfast ideas not only look good but do you good too. Those who eat breakfast both function better and lose weight more successfully. We should all be eating more fruit and vegetables and these bowls are just bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, good fats, good carbs and fibre to help keep our body in tip-top shape and to boost our immunity.

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Orchard fruits can be some of the most enjoyable crops that come from the garden. Fruit trees can be decorative, grown either individually or trained as fans and espaliers. In this book, the main types of tree fruits are described and illustrated, and there is key advice on preparing the soil and making compost, choosing, planting and supporting fruit trees, and harvesting and storing the fruit. A section on practical cultivation details essential information on growing and caring for each type of tree fruit, including when and where to plant trees, and how to keep fruit in good condition. The book is perfect for all gardeners who would like to grow their own fruit.

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This is a step-by-step guide to kitchen and allotment gardening with 1400 photographs. It shows you how to design a kitchen garden, with plans for a range of gardens of all shapes and sizes, including potagers and large-scale vegetable plots. It includes directories of all the main vegetables, herbs and fruit, with expert advice on cultivation, crop rotation and the best varieties to choose from. It features step-by-step practical advice on the best tools to use, preparing the soil, sowing, transplanting, propagation, training, harvesting and storage, as well as on all aspects of cultivating vegetables and herbs, and planting, pruning and propagating fruit trees. Growing your own produce is highly rewarding, and this book gives you all the knowledge you require to plan and plant your own crops. There are detailed sections on how to design a variety of kitchen and herb gardens. Beautiful plans and clear planting lists provide the inspiration to create vegetable plots, potagers, fruit gardens and container gardens.The book explains how to choose vegetables, herbs and fruit to suit different locations, the best way to lay out a garden, and how to grow and maintain everything from broccoli and potatoes to lavender and raspberries. With over 1400 photographs, this is a reference manual for all allotment gardeners.

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This is an inspiring collection of recipes celebrating Italy's best-loved fast food. You can enjoy delicious home-made pizzas with more than 30 freshly-prepared recipes. It features toppings for all tastes, from creamy Quattro Formaggi and delicate Salmon & Avocado to spicy American Hot and Chilli Beef. You can ring the changes with unusual ingredients to enliven and enhance your pizza repertoire including mussels, shiitake mushrooms, smoked chicken, feta cheese, and butternut squash. It contains a practical guide to cooking pizzas with step-by-step techniques for making the perfect pizza base and a classic tomato sauce. Originating in Naples as a quick and inexpensive snack, the ever-popular pizza has never looked back since leaving its native city. This fabulous book takes this humble snack to new heights revealing how to make the tastiest pizzas, from simple classics such as Quattro Formaggi and Fiorentina to stunning party pieces like Smoked Salmon Pizzettes and Spinach and Ricotta Panzerotti.There are rich and filling fish and meat pizzas such as Crab & Parmesan Calzonelli and Pancetta, Leek & Smoked Mozzarella, plus lighter vegetarian pizzas such as Spring Vegetable and Pine Nut, and Mushroom & Pesto, making this the perfect book for pizza lovers everywhere.

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This magnificently illustrated box set explores the four most popular art mediums and techniques. How to Paint with Watercolours discusses brushwork, texturing, line and wash, and masking; How to Paint with Oils & Acrylics deals with mixing paints, knife painting, underpainting and glazing; How to Learn the Art of Drawing explains how to work in monochrome, how to draw with pencils, and the mechanics of drawing; and How to Draw with Pastels shows how to mix pastels, use charcoal, lay a textured ground, and how to create sgraffito effects. Together, the four volumes provide an invaluable practical reference for any amateur artist keen to improve their skills.

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This comprehensive book brings together veterinary-approved advice on cat care and a directory of the world's best-known cat breeds. The book opens with a brief history of the cat and covers every important topic that any responsible owner needs to be aware of. There is advice on buying and choosing a cat, inoculations for kittens, providing a safe environment indoors and out, and choosing equipment. There are also sections on feeding and nutrition, grooming and training, breeding, showing and holistic health care. Part two, The Breeds, is a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of all the main cat breeds, from ever-popular Persians and Shorthairs, to rarer breeds such as the Maine Coon Cat, Ocicat and Ragdoll. With over 1500 photographs, this book is indispensable for every cat owner's bookshelf.

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This is a fabulous fungi feast for all seasons and occasions. You can make the most of this versatile ingredient in appetizers, fish, poultry, meat, vegetarian and side dishes. It includes stunning creations from Wild Mushroom Soup, Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms and Creamy Fish and Mushroom Pie to Mushroom Gougere, Wild Mushroom Pizettes, and Duck with Chinese Mushrooms and Ginger. You can discover unusual varieties of mushroom in dishes such as Tortellini Chanterelle Broth and Fresh Tuna Shiitake Teriyaki. This helpful guide shows how to distinguish the characteristics of different edible mushrooms at a glance. It includes advice on storing and preserving mushrooms to enjoy them at their best. There are countless varieties of mushroom known to be edible, and their unique taste and texture makes them immensely versatile for cooking. Mushrooms work well with poultry and meat, and this book showcases these classic combinations with delicious dishes such as Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Roast Leg of Lamb with a Wild Mushroom Stuffing, and Pepper Steak with Mushrooms.There are also plenty of luxurious options for vegetarians, including Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Curry, and Chinese Mushrooms with Cellophane Noodles. This inspirational little book will provide sumptuous ideas for every taste.

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This book deals with traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. It is a glorious collection of enticing, healthy and delicious recipes to delight and inspire every cook. It features dishes from around the Greek Isles including skewered meats and shellfish grilled over a barbecue, refreshing salads dressed with luxurious amounts of olive oil and lemon juice, plus warming soups, baked fish with fragrant herbs and slow-roasted meat with golden potatoes. The introduction offers a concise overview of Greek cooking and eating traditions plus a guide to the classic ingredients of the country. Chapters include Soups and Appetizers; Main Meals; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and Desserts, Cakes and Bakes. It includes over 85 stunning photographs, showing key techniques and a perfect image of each finished dish. Complete nutritional information for every recipe is given to help with dietary planning. Greek cooks make clever use the abundance of local ingredients, cooking only the freshest available, creating genuine, uncomplicated dishes that show Greek cuisine at its best. From the season's new lamb, slow-cooked with vegetables and sun-drenched salads with herby marinades to hearty meat casseroles and sweet desserts oozing with honey, the recipes in this wonderful little book are sure to delight. It is the perfect introduction to this rich and ancient cuisine, and will enable you to create authentic regional dishes that capture the true essence of Greece.

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this gorgeous collection of classic confectionery. From traditional hard candies and suckable lollipops to chewy taffies and shaped fondants, there is a best-loved treat for everyone here. Irresistible morsels include classics such as Pear Drops, Peppermint Humbugs, Aniseed Twists, Raspberry Lollipops, Salt-water Taffy and Sugar Mice, as well as lesser-known twists such as Honey and Star Anise Chews, Fondant-stuffed Pecans and Lemon Cream Dreams. It includes sugar-working techniques, such as making a sugar syrup, using a sugar thermometer, working fondant, and pulling and stretching taffy. Every recipe is described clearly, with easy-to-follow instructions and an inspiring photograph of the finished confection, making it simple to achieve success. This delightful little book brings the tastes of childhood to the present day, with 20 foolproof recipes for sweet-shop classics. It explains how sugar can be worked in various ways to achieve different effects - for hard, soft or chewy bites. You can impress your friends with home-made Sour Drops, Candy Canes, Rhubarb and Custards, Barley Sugar Sticks, Jewelled Lollipops, Pineapple Chews or Maple Cream Candy, which are all perfect for gifts. Vibrant photography shows difficult stages of preparation and includes a gorgeous picture of each finished sweet, making this recipe collection a delight for the eye as well as the tastebuds. The recipes are written clearly and simply, and there are plenty of helpful tips and variations, which make this pretty gift book a real treasure.

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This is a book of recipes. It is a fabulous collection of 30 tart and tangy recipes, from chilled soups to irresistible desserts. It includes classic lemon recipes such as Fresh Lemon Tart, Lemon Barley Water, and Lemon and Walnut Cake, with refreshing combinations such as Pot-roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Artichokes with Garlic, Lemon and Olive Oil. It offers a concise introduction describes how to grow and harvest lemons plus how to get the best from the fruit in your cooking. It features tasty appetizers and snacks, refreshing salads, fish and shellfish, rich meat and poultry dishes, plus exciting cakes and bakes. It includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips and techniques that will ensure complete success. It is clearly illustrated with over 75 photographs. The lemon is an essential cooking ingredient - its sharply fragrant juice and tangy rind is added to many different dishes from around the world. This enchanting book offers a wonderful array of recipes celebrating this intensely piquant fruit. There are soups from Greece and Thailand, a classic French hollandaise sauce, unusual fish dishes such as monkfish with peppered citrus marinade, and zingy fresh salads to choose from. The last chapter on cakes and desserts shows the true versatility of lemons with lemony breads, tarts, cookies and cakes along with Lemon Meringue Pie and a mouthwatering Lemon Cheesecake.

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