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Anness Publishing Growing Berries and Currants: A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully
There is nothing quite like growing your own strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and currants to provide a reliable crop of the finest taste and quality. In this informative kitchen garden handbook, all the most popular soft fruits are illustrated, with useful information on their origins, growing habits, nutritional content and culinary uses. A techniques section explains how to train and support fruit bushes, pruning, sheltering plants from the weather and harvesting and storing crops. Whether you have a large kitchen garden, a small garden plot with some space in the borders, or room for a few containers, this book is a must for all fruit growers.
£6.52
Anness Publishing New Crafts: Papier Mache
This book features 25 creative projects that are shown step by step. In this book, the versatile art of papier-mache is brought to life in 25 innovative, yet achievable projects for the home. There are elegant ideas for pots, vases and bowls, plus a rococo screen, an embellished chair and a charming Mexican doll. It features over 250 photographs that show exactly how to achieve every project, with a beautiful shot of each finished piece. It explains all the techniques, equipment and know-how to produce professional-looking finishes, plus inspiring examples from historical and contemporary designers. It comes with photography by Peter Williams, the highly regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer. If the idea of creating something special from next to nothing appeals to you, then papier-mache is the ideal craft. A pile of old newspapers, some glue and a couple of pots of paint are, surprisingly, almost all you need to create the 25 inspired ideas presented in this book. Objects both large and small range from traditional vases, bowls and frames to more unusual items such as a kaleidoscopic room divider, exotic blind pulls and a Cinderella chair.A techniques section introduces the beginner to making paper pulp, building armatures, layering, cutting and drying. For today's designers conscious of recycling, papier-mache is the perfect medium to express creativity without the worry of waste and expense, and the subtle, sophisticated finishes shown in this book are perfect for the modern home.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Great Aircraft of World War II: Avro Lancaster
This is an illustrated guide shown in over 100 images. It is a fascinating history of the Avro Lancaster, from the first trials of the prototype at Boscombe Down in 1941 through to the famous Dambusters raids of 1943. It includes complete technical specifications detailing the Lancaster's dimensions, weights, power, fuel and oil, performance and armament. It features over 100 photographs of the Avro Lancaster in action, as well as a cutaway diagram showing the interior construction of this classic bomber aircraft. The Avro Lancaster was a truly outstanding combat aircraft of World War II. Lancasters formed the main equipment of the Pathfinder Force, and they pioneeered low-level marking and precision attacks. This expertly written handbook describes the Lancaster's design and development, and includes eye witness accounts from pilots who flew it in action. It explains how and why the Lancaster was developed, and includes information about the aircraft's specifications, gun turrets, bomb loads, the squadrons who flew it, and its dramatic bombing operations. Long after World War II, the Lancaster retains a mystique unequalled by any other bomber.
£9.78
Anness Publishing New Crafts: Enamelling
This book includes 25 beautiful projects that is shown step by step. The wonderful hues and textures of enamel celebrated in inspirational and practical designs, shown in over 300 photographs. Projects include a Fleur-de-lis Bookmark, a Door Plaque, Stargazer Earrings, Napkin Rings, a Night and Day Clock Face, a Cloisonne Bowl, a Flower Pendant and a Moon Bowl. This is a comprehensive guide, from getting started to achieving excellence, with everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques. It comes with pictures by the highly regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer, Peter Williams. Enamel is a form of glass, and enamelling is the process of fusing it to metal using heat. The craft of enamelling has been practised for centuries, dating back to the Egyptians who used it as to imitate precious stones. This book illustrates the remarkable work being produced by today's enamellists using tried-and-tested methods, and shows in simple step-by-step sequences how to create 25 beautiful projects at home. All you need to get started is access to a small, purpose-built kiln and some basic enamelling equipment.A techniques section shows how to prepare enamels and metal, how to apply enamels for different effects and how to fire a piece, and the projects include earrings, beads, buttons, brooches and keyrings. This outstanding book shows how to create highly distinctive work that will be treasured.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Great Aircraft of World War Ii: Messerschmitt 109
This is an illustrated guide shown in over 75 images. It is a fascinating history of the Messerschmitt 109, from its maiden flight in 1935 through to the redesigned versions that flew during the final months of World War II. It includes complete technical specifications detailing the Messerschmitt 109's armament, power plant, dimensions, weight and performance. It features over 75 photographs of the Messerschmitt 109 in action, as well as a cutaway diagram showing the interior construction of this classic fighter aircraft. The story of the Messerschmitt began in 1934, although chief designer Willi Messerschmitt had no previous experience of designing fighter aircraft. This book will lead you through the chronological history of this classic aircraft and its involvement in World War II, including details of how the Messerschmitt 109 delivered a series of high-speed diving attacks to break up the enemy during World War II. It describes the Messerschmitt's design and development, and includes eyewitness accounts from pilots who flew it in action. With over 75 historical photographs, this volume is an essential companion for every military aircraft enthusiast.
£7.15
Anness Publishing Bacon Cookbook
Crispy, salty, smoky and truly irresistible - celebrate one of our best-loved comfort foods. It features an enticing collection of mouthwatering dishes including Pork and Bacon Rillettes, Leek and Bacon Tart, Mackerel with Nutty Bacon Stuffing, and Bacon, Brie and Fresh Date Muffins. The introduction discusses bacon's history, the different international styles of bacon and how to buy and store it. It includes over 300 glorious photographs, showing key techniques and a perfect image of each finished dish. Complete nutritional information is given for every recipe to help with dietary planning. Who can resist the allure of bacon, sizzling slowly in a pan? Whether starring as the main ingredient or to add a distinctive finishing touch, this wonderful book will show just how versatile and indispensable bacon is in the kitchen. Use it to pep up hearty soups and casseroles, wrap it around chestnuts or halloumi cheese for a moreish appetizer, enliven side dishes with a generous sprinkling of crispy crunchy bacon bits, or add that perfect salty taste to breads and pies. With fabulous photographs of each finished dish and easy to understand instructions, this book proves that bacon really is the ideal addition to any meal.
£9.99
Anness Publishing New Crafts: Papermaking
This title presents 25 creative handmade projects that is shown step by step. The versatility of papermaking is celebrated in 25 stunning handmade paper projects. You can revive the ancient craft of papermaking - with an inspirational modern approach. A comprehensive techniques section with step-by-step instructions includes the basic process of making pulp and sheets, as well as couching and pressing. It features a beautiful gallery of handmade pieces by leading papermakers. It includes information on all the materials and tools you will need. Paper is a practical and throwaway material. For this reason, most people are unfamiliar with the process of papermaking and the pleasure of handling an individual sheet with an uneven, deckled edge or a surface encrusted with texture. The creative potential of papermaking is enormous - with basic materials, you can create some amazing projects, including paper sheets made with straw, and three-dimensional forms which are made by embedding grasses within the wet sheets. The volume contains more than stationery, with ideas such as Paper Bowls, a Japanese-bound Book, and a Wall-hung Memory Quilt. Whether an understated sheet in muted tones with an embossed motif or a rich collage construction of individual elements, every handmade project will become an object to treasure.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Manet: His Life and Work in 500 Images
This is an illustrated exploration of the artist, his life and context, with a gallery of 300 of his greatest works. It is a lively but expert account of Edouard Manet, one of the greatest French artists, whose striking realism has led to him being called the first modern painter. It is a vivid biography explores his life and career, including his break with established institutions and his links with artistic pioneers such as Monet, Cezanne and Degas. It features an extensive gallery of all Manet's most important works, accompanied by an analysis of his aims, style and technique. It focuses on how Manet turned the focus of artistic interest back to real life and away from the conventions of academic art. It is superbly illustrated with 500 pictures covering his life and art, along with works by his main contemporaries, including Monet, Renoir and Gauguin. Born to a wealthy conservative family, Edouard Manet became one of art's greatest revolutionaries, hailed by the Impressionists as their 'king'. While such works as Olympia or Music in the Tuileries struck contemporaries as shockingly candid, he himself revered the Old Masters.Manet's was the first great painter of modern Paris, the artistic capital of the 19th century. The first half of the book details Manet's life and his role as leader of the Batignolles group that included Renoir, Cezanne and Degas. The second half is a wide-ranging gallery of his finest works. With a total of 500 illustrations, this book gives a superb overview of one of the world's greatest and most original artists.
£16.99
Anness Publishing Classic Recipes of Hungary
This book explores the distinctive cuisine of Hungary with 25 classic recipes presented in a stylish gift book. It features Hungarian traditional dishes such as nourishing goulash, spicy stews, hearty strudels and dumplings, along with lighter options such as chilled soups, dips, salads and pasta dishes. Chapters include Soups and Appetizers; Main Meals; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and Desserts, Cakes and Bakes. The introduction offers a fascinating overview of the Hungarian landscape, festivals and key ingredients. You can enjoy the varied tastes of Hungary with recipes like Kohlrabi, Apple and Almond Soup; Cottage Cheese and Sweet Paprika Dip; Noodles with Cheese and Bacon Sauce; Hussar Beef; and Roasted Pears with Honey. It includes beautiful photographs of practical steps and final dishes, and nutritional information for every recipe. Landlocked by no less than seven countries, Hungarian cuisine is a melting pot of influences from as far afield as Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Turkey, the latter introducing paprika and coffee. The 25 delicious recipes in this little cookbook offers a fascinating introduction to this rich culinary heritage. Each dish is selected to capture the spirit of Hungary. You can try Chilled Pear Soup for a cool start to a meal, Feta and Paprika Bruschetta as a popular everyday snack, or Venison and Mushroom Goulash for a family dinner. You can round off your meal with a delicate flaky pastry such as Poppy Seed and Apple Strudel. The stunning photographs and clear instructions will make it easy to explore this wonderful national cuisine in your own kitchen to impress family and friends.
£6.52
Anness Publishing Almost Every Kind of Cookie: Make and Bake Over 100 Mouthwatering Cookies, Biscuits and Bars with 450 Step-by-step Photographs
This title helps you make and bake over 100 mouthwatering cookies, biscuits and bars with 450 step-by-step photographs. Features: cookies for every occasion from simple, low-fat oatcakes, crackers to serve with cheese and no-bake biscuits to indulgent celebrations such as extravagant dessert cookies, sticky bars and brownies, and festival gifts; teatime treats and dessert delights to enjoy include almond-scented chocolate cherry wedges, cappuccino swirls, spicy fruit slices, praline pavlova cookies, mini fudge bites and sticky marmalade squares; includes a comprehensive introduction to equipment, ingredients and essential techniques for making cookies, together with ideas for decorating, storing and presentation, and packaging for gifts; and with more than 450 glorious photographs, each recipe has a picture of the final cookie and illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure great results every time. This book is perfect for anyone who loves baking cookies. The introduction covers preparation and baking, along with plenty of tips on toppings, icings, edible decorations and presentation. The main section features over 100 delicious recipes for every occasion from coffee mornings and afternoon teas to bulk-baking for buffets and charity events. You'll even find healthy options and no-bake treats. From everyday butter cookies to the most extravagant chocolate truffle cookies, there's something here for everyone. Novice bakers and expert cooks will find here all the inspiration they will ever need to create an exciting range of cookies that both look and taste superb.
£9.04
Anness Publishing Best-ever Burgers: A Sizzling Selection of Tempting Recipes for Your Grill or Kitchen
This is a sizzling selection of tempting recipes for your grill or kitchen. You can create the tastiest burgers ever with this sensational collection of over 30 quick and easy recipes. It features classics, such as Cheeseburgers and Surf & Turf, as well as new ideas, including Minted Lamb Burgers with Redcurrant Chutney and Tex-Mex Burgers in Tortillas. It shows you how to make great-tasting burgers, from traditional beef and lamb to fish, chicken, bean, nut and vegetable. It includes recipes for tempting relishes, such as Quick Barbecue Relish, Tomato Relish and Cucumber Relish. Step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow method text make it easy to achieve perfect finished results. Hamburgers have become one of the world's best-loved meals. Yet there is a huge difference between the patties in fast-food outlets and the succulent home-made variety. The recipes in this book are filling, nourishing and delicious, and they range from chicken, lamb and fish to those made with nuts and pulses, as well as the original beef burger. Additional ingredients such as cheese, herbs, spices and dried fruits are incorporated, and many recipes include tasty sauces and relishes. The clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations ensure success. From Teriyaki Chicken Burgers to Smoked Fish Burgers, this book demonstrates the endless versatility of a classic food.
£5.90
Anness Publishing 101 Best-ever Cakes: A Card Deck of Delicious Step-by-Step Recipes (in a Tin)
This is a card deck of delicious step-by-step recipes. Baking made simple: 101 classic, tried and trusted cake recipes on 52 sturdy, wipe-free laminated cards in an attractive presentation tin box. It contains cake recipes to suit every kind of occasion, from teatimes and dessert cakes to birthday parties and special celebrations such as christenings and weddings. It features a wide range of cakes, from the classic Victoria Sponge, Chocolate Roll and Spiced Apple cake to the more exotic Thai Rice Cake and Chocolate Amaretto Marquise. Each recipe is clearly described step-by-step with a stunning photograph of every cake to ensure perfect results every time. It includes a nutritional analysis of every recipe, and a special section on low-fat baking presents delicious healthy alternatives. Here is a highly practical solution to unwieldy recipe books cluttering up the kitchen countertop while you are trying to prepare your food. This beautifully presented deck of recipe cards allows the cook to follow the recipe instructions without having to turn paper pages with greasy fingers. Contained within the pack are 101 mouthwatering recipes suitable for all occasions and every taste. From Classic Cheesecake and Raspberry Meringue Gateau to Banana Bread and Irish Whiskey Cake, this stunning and comprehensive collection is guaranteed to inspire every cook. Each of the recipes is illustrated with a beautiful photograph showing the finished cake, and has clear step-by-step recipe instructions and a complete nutritional breakdown.
£12.80
Anness Publishing Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Bonsai
This book defines and describes the ancient craft of bonsai, explaining the best trees and shrubs to use as well as the importance of size, proportion and aesthetics. The art of display is also examined, with useful advice on pots and containers, as well as how to display bonsai indoors and outdoors. The techniques of this precise art form are clearly described, and there is guidance on tools, propagation, and soil types, as well as on basic pruning, shaping and wiring. An invaluable bonsai directory provides information on a variety of popular species, while a chapter on caring for bonsai gives advice on general maintenance, as well as coping with pests and diseases. A unique section describes 15 of the most popular styles and includes how-to instruction on how to achieve each example.
£10.99
Anness Publishing Michelangelo: His Life & Works In 500 Images
The first half of this stunning new book explores Michelangelo's fascinating life through his family, friends, patrons and commissions. Born near Florence in 1475 Michelangelo grew up surrounded by new forms of architecture, painting and sculpture. His influences and achievements are explained clearly and comprehensively with informative and attractive illustrations throughout. The second half of the book contains a comprehensive gallery of over 300 of his major works of sculpture, painting and architecture. These superb reproductions are accompanied by thorough analysis of each artwork and its significance with the context of Michelangelo's life, his technique and his body of work as a whole.
£16.99
Anness Publishing Farmer's Market Cookbook
This title helps you in making the most of fresh and seasonal produce with over 140 recipes. It offers over 140 irresistible recipes that make the most of fresh and seasonal cooking, with soups and salads, tempting main courses and superb desserts. Featuring a comprehensive survey of organic ingredients, from fabulous fruit and vegetables to tender meat and poultry, hearty breads and handy store-cupboard items, this is a practical and straightforward guide to understanding the issues surrounding organic food and drink. It features more than 750 beautiful photographs showing ingredients, step-by-step sequences as well as the finished dishes which include Garlic and Squash Soup, Smoked Haddock with Mustard Mash, Spicy Venison Casserole and Sticky Pear Pudding. It includes nutritional breakdowns for every recipe. This practical book offers a clear explanation of the organic movement with advice on buying organic food, storing and cooking, including 140 recipes. A visual encyclopedia features the exciting range of fresh and store-cupboard organic ingredients available from farmer's markets and supermarkets. There is detailed information on how their health benefits are superior to conventionally grown foodstuffs. Fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, herbs and seasonings are discussed. All the recipes are as delicious as they are healthy, and there are suggestions for all kinds of meals from light lunches to special occasion dinner parties.
£10.79
£4.49
Anness Publishing Regional Cooking of China
This is a stunning set of four books that bring together classic dishes from all over China, from the imperial kitchens of Beijing to the tea houses of Southern China. Terry Tan explores the diverse histories of China's provinces and their respective cuisines, and introduces the reader to local ingredients and cooking methods. Clear method text and sumptuous photographs make it easy to achieve success with classics such as Deep-fried Wontons, Aromatic Crispy Duck, Sauteed Beef in Oyster Sauce, Dan Dan Noodles or Kung Po Chicken. From the four corners of China come four distinct cuisines that are united by shared histories and cultures. From bustling cosmopolitan cities to remote rural landscapes, this inspirational set of books explores the varied menus of China's provinces with fascinating information on climates, geography and culinary history. Recipes include famous classics such as Peking Duck, Crispy Chilli Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork, Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce, Roast Pork Dumplings, and Egg Tarts, as well as unusual local delicacies such as Lobster Noodles, Beggars' Chicken, Black Rice Porridge, and Red Beans in Syrup. This is the perfect gift for any lover of authentic Chinese food.
£19.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Peru
This book helps you discover the vibrant food of Peru, one of the most delicious and ancient cuisines of the world. It explores the fascinating roots of Peruvian eating traditions, from its roots in the Inca culture, to the rich inheritance of the Spanish Conquistadors, and the later immigrant influences of the Moorish, Genovean, French and Chinese. It is a comprehensive guide to the local ingredients and how to use them, from chillies and limes to maize and yucca. The fantastic collection of authentic recipes includes snacks and street foods, delicious chilli-infused main courses, a rich variety of vegetable dishes, and tempting sweetmeats and desserts. The book includes more than 300 stunning photographs, specially commissioned with complete nutritional information given for every recipe. This beautiful new book includes many favourite dishes, such as the irresistible little pastries, Empanaditas, the popular street food Humitas and Butifarras, but it also introduces dishes that have yet to travel further than the borders of Peru. These include tasty soups that are meals in themselves, delicious corn, potato and bean side dishes, fish in spicy sauces, and tempting sweets and desserts that reflect the Peruvian love of almonds and pastry. Peru's cuisine is a triumph of fusion cooking; more than any other cuisine it is a unique blend of the ancient with the modern, bound together by an extraordinary geographical diversity, and fuelled by an abundance of natural ingredients. With this book you can explore Peruvian food, and feast on dishes that combine the old world with the new.
£15.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Tuscany
Opening with an introduction to each of the cuisines, Valentina Harris describes how centuries of trade and innovation have influenced the regions' ingredients and cooking methods. There then follows a directory of ingredients. Step-by-step recipes for everyday foods like bread, tomato sauce and bechamel sauce are also included. Then the recipe collection features 60 authentic dishes, covering all the classics including ribollita, vincisgrassi, panzanella and carnival fritters. Packed with over 300 specially commissioned pictures and delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, this is the definitive volume on a universally loved cuisine.
£15.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Rome and Naples
This new book captures the essence of central Italian food and cooking, with a fascinating introduction to the diverse landscapes, climates, histories and cuisines of Lazio, Campania, Abruzzo, Molise and Sardinia. An in-depth guide to the traditional local ingredients of the area follows and includes pasta, artichokes and tomatoes; cheeses, such as Mozzarella, Pecorino and Scamorza; and local delicacies, such as milk-fed lamb and saffron. The recipe section contains 65 delicious dishes, and includes classics, such as Pizza Napoletana, Pasta Carbonara and Chicken Cacciatora, as well as lesser-known regional specialites like Sardinian Saffron Risotto, Scamorza Crostini and Caprese Cake. With 370 photographs and a variety of cook's tips and variations, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to cook the world-famous dishes of Rome and Naples, and explore the cuisine of their surrounding regions.
£15.99
Anness Publishing Folktales of Mexico: Horse hooves and chicken feet: traditional Mexican stories
Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied anthology of fifteen folktales that draw on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico, where classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavour and flair. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches dance at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. Read about a witch that turns seven brothers into seven blue oxen and how a young man, thrown overboard to drown, is rescued by a mysterious shadow. As in the tradition of other folktales from around the world, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. The vibrant, whimsical paintings by Jacqueline Mair are based on Mexican folk art and make these spirited tales just right for storytimes and a perfect introduction to this little known body of folk literature, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.
£9.04
Anness Publishing My Giant Book of Nature Projects: Fun and easy learning, in simple step-by-step experiments
Combining learning and play, this book is designed to introduce young children to nature study with fascinating practical examples. Once children have discovered some of the smaller wonders of the natural world, they can learn to appreciate and care for it throughout their lives. The ten terrific projects to help youngsters learn about the world around them include a wild flower window box, a shoe-box museum, a bean-in-a-box maze, a wiggly wormery, bark and leaf rubbings, a miniature pond, a book of pressed flowers, and a garden grown from muddy boots! Each project is accompanied by an illustrated list of materials and there are additional tips on safety and being a good naturalist. Clear stage-by-stage photographs show children completing each project so that young readers learn alongside them, and the ideas use simple materials and basic equipment that are easy to find around the home. An informative introduction provides simple instructions on safety and caring for the environment. This is the perfect starter book for 3- to 7-year-olds - for older readers to use with minimum supervision, or for younger ones to enjoy with adult help.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Folktales of America: Stockings of buttermilk: traditional stories from the United States of America
This exhilarating book brings together some of the best classic stories told in the United States. Many of the tales were brought to the USA from Europe, and their origins can be traced in English, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish or German tradition. But wherever they spring from, the tales are filtered through an American consciousness, and told in a rich American voice. These vivid stories, full of magic, humour, and wisdom have been minimally retold by the editor, whose introduction and notes set them securely in their folklore context. Aunt Lizbeth Fields’ thoroughly American tale of `A Stepchild That Was Treated Mighty Bad,’ for example, is identified as a version of the Grimms’ `Snow White’. Read about Cold Feet and the Lonesome Queen, Lady Featherflight, The Gold in the Chimney, and The Cat That Went a-Traveling. These stories are ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves. Jacqueline Mair’s delightful illustrations, based on American folk art, have the stitched and embroidered texture of a much-loved family quilt.
£9.04
Anness Publishing Legendary Quests: Mythological journeys and heroic adventures, from the voyages of Odysseus to the hunt for the Holy Grail
Incredible journeys feature in many ancient tales – made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor’s epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh’s attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.
£9.05
Anness Publishing My First Box of Bible Stories
This cute set of six boardbooks makes a perfect gift for young children. Each book retells a classic story from the Old or New Testament, with straightforward language and appealing illustrations throughout. See Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, find out about Noah's big boat, and discover the baby Moses in the bulrushes. Meet the shepherds who were visited by an angel at the time of Jesus's birth, learn how Christ fed thousands of his hungry followers at one of his sermons, and read how Jesus lives on after death. This is the ideal introduction to the Bible for little children, who can also turn the books over to put together a simple picture puzzle!
£10.00
Anness Publishing Dog & Friends: Sounds
Dog barks 'woof woof' as he runs excitedly across the grass early one morning to join his farmyard friends. 'Cock a doodle doo' cries Rooster, as he wakes up and greets the day. The cows say 'moo moo' in reply. Piggy squeals 'oink oink' and the sheep bleat 'baa baa'. In fact, it all gets a bit too noisy for Dog, who covers his ears as he tries to get a bit of peace and quiet! As the sun begins to set, Owl hoots 'twit-a-woo'. It must be time for Dog to return home for his supper. His owner Vicky raps 'clack clack' on a plate with a wooden spoon to get his attention - that's the best sound in the world to Dog! Finally, at bedtime, Mouse whispers a little goodnight squeak. Goodnight, Mouse! Sleep well, Dog! With appealing images to look at and to talk about, this book is a wonderful aid to learning that little ones will want to come back to time and time again.
£7.78
Anness Publishing Dog & Friends: Busy Day
What a busy day Dog is having! After waking up, he goes out to the field to chat to one of his friends, Horse. Then he meets the pigs, and they all have fun rolling about in mud. Now Dog needs to clean up, so he joins the ducks in the nearby pond. Splash! After his swim, Dog dries off by running after Cat in a game of chase. They pass their owner Vicky, who is quietly enjoying a picnic on the grass. Soon it is Dog's turn to eat, so he dashes into the kitchen for his dinner. Phew! After such a busy day, no wonder Dog is ready for bed. Goodnight, Dog! Young readers will be kept busy, too, as they turn the pages of this exciting padded book. With appealing images to look at and talk about, it is a wonderful aid to learning that little ones will want to return to again and again. The book is built to last, with sturdy board pages that will stand up to repeated use.
£7.78
Anness Publishing Children's Illustrated Bible
This special compendium captures the atmosphere and drama of the most important Bible stories. The stirring dramas of the Old Testament are recounted, from how God created the world, to the trials of the Israelites in their quest for the Promised Land. The New Testament stories follow the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, and how the apostles continued his teachings. Simplified notes explain what the stories mean, both within the context of the Bible itself and to our lives today. Sympathetically illustrated with over 1500 pictures, this is sure to become a much-loved heirloom volume.
£20.00
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Beauty and the Beast (giant Size)
Bound by a promise made by her father, Beauty is sent away to live in the lonely castle of the mysterious Beast. His palace is a magical place, where roses bloom even in the middle of winter and food is always plentiful. However, the Beast himself - a hairy creature with pointed fangs in his mouth and fearsome claws on his hands - is horrifying to behold. But curiously he shows kindness to Beauty, and eventually she learns that ugliness is only skin deep. Courage, love and loyalty overcome fear, anger and envy in this timeless story, which is retold for a new generation of children, with delightful illustrations throughout. They will be enchanted by this very big adventure! Perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves, the giant-sized format is ideal for group storytelling and show and tell.
£6.52
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: the Twelve Dancing Princesses (giant Size)
Every night, twelve very pretty princesses sleep in twelve beds in a large and luxurious palace bedchamber. But every morning when they emerge from it, their beautiful shoes are worn to threads, even though the room had been firmly locked overnight. The princesses either cannot - or will not - offer any explanation for this, and the King and Queen fear that their daughters are bound by some evil spell. Many try and fail to solve the riddle, forfeiting their lives in the process. Can a humble soldier, already exhausted from his experiences on the battlefield, fare any better...? This timeless story is retold for a new generation of young readers - who will be enchanted by this very big adventure!
£6.52
Anness Publishing My First Encyclopedia of Trees (giant Size)
Trees are amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to learn 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 incredible trees of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known varieties 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 an entire pictorial forest of even more trees to explore!
£6.52
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Sleeping Beauty (giant Size)
When a king and queen have a beautiful baby girl, they host a huge feast to celebrate. They invite all the fairies, so that they may bless the newborn princess with luck and happiness. However, they neglect to invite one old fairy, who curses the child to die when she reaches the age of sixteen. The spell cannot be completely undone, but another fairy helps as much as she can - the princess will instead fall into a deep sleep that will last for a hundred years. How can the girl be freed from this fate? Read this timeless tale to find out...This large-format book is ideal for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. They will be spellbound by this really big adventure!
£6.52
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Peter Pan (giant Size)
Little Wendy Darling awakes one night to find Peter Pan in the bedroom she shares with her brothers, John and Michael. Peter is searching for his missing shadow. After Wendy helps him to reattach it, he offers to take her and her brothers to the magical realm of Neverland. This is a world inhabited by mermaids, the Lost Boys - children who fell out of their prams when their mothers were looking the other way - friendly Indians and terrifying pirates. Together, Peter and his friends do battle against villainous pirates and their infamous leader, Captain Hook...The highlights of J.M. Barrie's classic work are captured in simple language and charming illustrations, which all makes for a very big adventure!
£6.52
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Cinderella (giant Size)
This attractive, supersize version of Charles Perrault's story has been specially adapted by Lesley Young and illustrated with lively pictures by Annabel Spenceley. The giant-sized format is ideal for group storytelling and show and tell. The story of Cinderella's escape from cruelty and poverty into the arms of a handsome prince is one of the most captivating of all fairy tales. Cinderella lives with her horrible stepmother and stepsisters, who make her do all the household chores and never let her have any fun. When a Grand Ball is held at the palace, Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, but she has to leave at midnight, when her fairy godmother's spell runs out. This delightful retelling of one of the great fairy-tale classics is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves.Will the prince be able to find Cinderella and make her his bride? Read this really big adventure to find out...
£6.52
Anness Publishing The Amazing History of the Wild West: Find Out About the Brave Pioneers Who Tamed the American Frontier, Shown in 300 Exciting Pictures
See what life was like for the colonists who made the journey across the wilderness, and the natives who were confronted by these newcomers. You can also meet the cowboys who lived their hard, lonely lives driving cattle across vast distances, and outlaws like Butch Cassidy and Billy the Kid, who chose to live by their guns rather than by more honest means. This volume vividly captures the atmosphere of the Wild West, with fact-packed text, funto- do projects, detailed illustrations, photographs from the times, images from the movies and the real facts.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Chase That Car!: A First Reading Adventure Book
The car in this story is fast and fun, and your child's first steps in reading can be just the same when you share this book at home or school. The book can be used in a number of ways to help young readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story itself. Finally, all the illustrated words can be found at the end of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that you can now read together!
£5.90
Anness Publishing Amazing History of Monsters
This book finds the most horrible and deadly monsters in the world and investigates where they come from, their special powers and nasty habits. Among fire-breathing dragons and beautiful but destructive mermaids, you will discover real-life creatures, too, and look at the scientific evidence for monsters that may or may not exist, such as the Himalayan yeti and the Loch Ness Monster. To get you right into the spirit of things, there are step-by-step instructions on how to make monster models, masks and costumes, plus a recipe for keeping vampires at bay!
£8.42
Anness Publishing Old MacDonald's Farm
With over 50 reusable stickers, this is a colouring and sticker book in one! It puts an entertaining spin on the timelessly popular rhyme - as well as a baa baa here, and an oink oink there, there's also a boing, an aak-aak, an arrooo, a flobble, a roar, a slither and much more. You can meet - and colour in - Old MacDonald, his ducks, pigs, sheep, dog, cat, cows, horses...and how on earth did a kangaroo, an elephant, a giraffe and a hippo get there! With two pages of bright stickers that can be reused here, there and everywhere time and time again, this combined sticker and colouring-in book presents a wonderfully witty rendition of the ever-popular song, featuring all the familiar animals and their noises - and several more! With amusing text and delightful outline drawings by Jenny Tulip, the scenes can be coloured in by the reader, using pencils, crayons or felt-tipped pens, and then finished off by placing the special colour stickers within each scene. The stickers are reusable, so children can complete the pages many times over, or use the stickers to create their own books, posters and games.
£5.27
Anness Publishing Dog's Abc
This is an alphabet adventure! This fun story will help young children to learn the alphabet and new words. This is an apple, a bird and Cleo the cat are encountered by Dog one morning - read on as he spots eggs, a frog, a gate, a hill...and objects and ideas that begin with all the other letters as well. The letters are shown in a panel on the side of each page, in both upper- and lower-case versions, together with a picture of something that begins with that letter and the word spelled out, to aid learning. The book is built to last, with sturdy board pages that will stand up to repeated use. Dog is in the garden when his alphabet adventure begins. An apple falls on his head. Bump! A bird flies away. Cleo the cat says meow! Dog replies with a friendly woof! The bird lands again and sits on her eggs. Dog plays with Freddie the frog, chasing him over a gate and up a hill. Buzz! An insect stings Dog's nose, making him jump! He runs into the kitchen on his little legs. A meal will make him feel better! Dog's nose still hurts. An orange fish in a pond says, "Put your nose in the cold water." The ducks quack in agreement. Then it starts to rain.As the sky turns dark, Dog takes shelter under a tree. Soon, he sees a big red umbrella. His owner Vicky has come to find him...Finally, with a yawn, it is time for bed. Zzzzzzzz! Endearing pictures by the popular illustrator Emma Dodd make this book a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to again and again.
£9.99
Anness Publishing Little Red Hen (giant Size)
This is a first reading book. It is a great big version of The Little Red Hen - perfect for use in show-and-tell! The large-format pages, simple repeated language and vibrant characters make this book ideal for helping with your child's first steps in reading. It introduces words such as hen (with her lazy friends cat, dog and duck), wheat, field, flour, windmill and more. It includes a simple picture dictionary. It's fun to start reading with this well-loved story. Young children may already know this traditional tale - about a farmyard hen whose hard work and patience pays off in the end. This edition can be used in several ways to allow early learners to gain confidence. Grownup helpers can start by reading out the illustrated words shown at the side of each left-hand page. Key words on the right-hand page have already been introduced on the left-hand page, so readers can have fun trying to spot the same words in the story itself. All the pictured words are recapped in a dictionary at the back of the book.
£6.52
Anness Publishing Let's Count 123
This is a very first number book. It is a soft-to-touch first book for babies and toddlers, with big bright illustrations on every page. Photographs and puzzles make learning to count an enjoyable game that all preschoolers will enjoy. The point-and-say format encourages interactive learning - add up butterflies and flowers, pair up socks and mittens, take away balloons, count how many hats are orange, and decide whether there are enough hamburgers to share between the children. There are lots of familiar objects to look at, from three fluffy ducklings and ten scaly tortoises to 15 tasty cupcakes and 90 shiny green apples. It is designed for children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean padded cover and sturdy pages. This chunky boardbook will stand up to hours of creative counting play and will show your child that numbers are fun. This interactive book will help young children to add up, multiply and take away. It will also encourage them to group items, tell the time, talk about what they see, and develop basic number skills. Simple picture pages present the numbers 1 to 100 in photographic form - from one cute lamb to one hundred ripe bananas.These pages are interspersed with visual games, such as counting parrots' wings, matching pictures to numbers, and dividing pizza. With hundreds of bright photographs, this book makes learning to count fun. You can count on it!
£7.78
Anness Publishing First French: Animaux, Les
This book offers an introduction to commonly used French words and phrases about animal friends, with more than 425 lively photographs. Exciting photographs of animals big and small, on the farm, in the wild and around the home, will help children to pick up simple, conversational French. Key words on every page are highlighted and translated in vocabulary panels. Interactive questions and reward certificates make learning French fun and build up confidence. Tips on pronunciation and a teaching guide provide essential back-up information for grown-up helpers. Children love animals, so this theme is a perfect one for introducing them to French. It will give kids a great head start when they begin language lessons at school. Sentences on each page appear in both French and English to help the young reader understand. At the end of every section is a question-and-answer game with a puzzle to solve that will give the child a real sense of achievement. A dictionary at the back of the book lists all the key words and explains how they should be pronounced, while certificates further encourage success.
£8.42
Anness Publishing My First Words
This book features over 300 everyday words and pictures. It is a first reading book for babies and toddlers, with big bright illustrations on every page. There are lots of familiar objects to look at and name: parts of the face and body, clothes, food, the home and garden, animals on the farm and in the wild, and much more. Fun question-and-answer pages challenge readers to match words to pictures and to think about what different things can do or are used for. It is designed for children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean padded cover and sturdy board pages. This special book will help young children to recognize everyday words and talk about what they see. Subjects covered include rooms in the home, things that go, the weather, shapes and numbers. The pages are full of interactive questions, such as what clothes do you wear on your hands, how many flowerpots can you see, what do you carry when it rains, and where does the horse live? With hundreds of brightly painted pictures, this chunky boardbook will provide children with hours of fun while improving their language skills and reading abilities.
£7.78
Anness Publishing Exploring Science: Machines
This title comes with 20 easy-to-do experiments and 300 exciting pictures. It tells the story of technology, from simple gears and levers to high-tech gadgets and gizmos. It covers all the basics of how things work - with fascinating photographs of machines in action, plus accessible inside-view diagrams. Practical projects help you to make your own minimachines, including a windmill and a vacuum cleaner! It is ideal for 8- to 12-year-olds, for home and school use. The screw, the wedge, the lever and the sloping ramp are the foundations of much more complicated machines. This book explains how they work, and how they have contributed to technological progress over thousands of years. It investigates all kinds of devices - from a pair of pliers, to cranes, wind turbines and power drills - right down to the basics of how they operate. And by making their own levers, pulleys, belt drives, wheels and more, young readers will be able to look at the working world around them with a fresh awareness.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Wild Horses
This book shows you the beauty, speed and power of these graceful creatures and their relatives, with 190 exciting pictures. You can investigate the wild world of feral horses such as the mustangs of America, Australian brumbies, the white horses of the Carmargue in France, and many more. Special features focus on particular aspects of equine existence, such as the birth of a foal or the migration of a herd of zebras. Myth boxes introduce folk tales and legends about horses from diverse cultures. There are stunning wildlife photographs, plus illustrations and detailed cross-sections. Horses, zebras and other equids roam free on the world's grasslands. Both the native populations and the feral horses - the descendants of domesticated breeds - have adapted to the lives they lead. You can discover, for example, how a zebra's stripes protect it against the biting tsetse fly, and how the Namib desert horse can survive without water for much longer than the horses it is believed to be descended from. Amazing wildlife photography takes you right into the heart of the herd, while the text explains clearly what is going on, and why.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Giant Fun to find Puzzles Busy Animals
This title lets you search for pictures in eight exciting scenes. It is an exciting illustrated puzzle book in a large, fun format - perfect for group activities. See if you can spot a hummingbird in the jungle, four turtles in the ocean, seven bats flying through the forest, and the artist's bike, which has cycled into every scene! Other themed locations include on safari, at the zoo, icy lands, by the pond, and farmyard fun. It concludes with a spot-the-difference game, and details to look out for again in the previous pages. Our artist, Peter, cycles all around the world on his old red bicycle. He pedals from the snowy Arctic in the far north to the steamy jungles of South America! The eight busy scenes in this show-and-tell-sized book are packed with animals to see and search for - from parrots to polar bears and dolphins to dragonflies. Peter is always so busy drawing and painting them that sometimes he can't remember where he has left his bicycle! Can you help him? Look carefully and, in addition to all the animals, you will find his bike somewhere in every setting.
£5.90
Anness Publishing Sticker Fun - Simple Science
With over 50 reusable stickers, this exciting book will make learning about science a creative and enjoyable experience for the preschool child. It introduces concepts such as air pressure, bouyancy, temperature, movement and senses in ways that are easy to understand - it's not rocket science! Pictures interact with simple text to help children develop an awareness of the world around them. Reusable stickers mean that youngsters can repeat the learning experience time and time again. You can stick on some wind-blown leaves, find some heavy things that sink, serve some hot and cold drinks, identify parts of the body, and much more. Lively pictures of real children, animals, toys and other items in familiar, everyday situations that will capture every young reader's interest. This stimulating play-and-learn book is fun to look at and helps young readers to take their first steps in understanding the principles of science. Little ones will develop their skills as they match sticker word labels to the right pictures, or find pictures to fit the words.You can find insects to collect nectar from flowers, add musical instruments to the noisy band, and balance Freddy Frog's friends on a tightrope. The stickers can be reused, so children can repeat the play-and-learn process many times over, or create their own sticker books or posters.
£5.27
Anness Publishing Exploring Science: Planet Earth Continents
This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 250 exciting pictures. It is packed with facts on the birth of our planet and the forces that shape the land. You can discover how and why the Earth is unique, how life-support systems such as the atmosphere, water - and just the right amount of energy from the Sun - make our environment so rich and varied. Fun, exciting experiments explain the science: erode a sugar mountain, and simulate geological folds using clay. With the help of vivid diagrams, landscape and close-up photographs, the authoritative text reveals and explains the marvels and mysteries of our world. It is a book to capture the interest of independent readers, or for families or school groups to explore together. How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear upon its surface? Why is the climate changing? This book traces the story of our world, from the Big Bang and the earliest stirrings of life to the impact of humankind. Page by page, the author investigates the different elements that make up the Earth. He explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and as varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience.
£8.42