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Anness Publishing Recipes from a Vietnamese Kitchen: 75 Classic Dishes Shown in 260 Vibrant Photographs
This book helps you discover the secrets of this fresh, fragrant and delicate food, with its South-east Asian and French fusion. You can explore the rivers and deltas of Vietnam, the bustling markets of Saigon and Hanoi, and the celebrations and rich traditions that pervade everyday life. You can enjoy classic street food, such as Singapore noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls, delicious main dishes such as Saigon shellfish curry, or one of the sumptuous sweets, such as coconut sorbet or Vietnamese fried bananas. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the jewels of South-east Asia, with a style of cooking that is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Asian ingredients and the traditions of classic French food. With more than 75 authentic recipes - from the national beef noodle soup, pho, which is eaten morning, noon and night, to pork pate spread on warm baguettes and drizzled with nuoc cham - this book gives you the opportunity to recreate a taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen. Make classic street food or sophisticated main meals, or try any one of the delectable sweet snacks that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam. This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures the real taste of Vietnam, and is irresistible for anyone who loves good food.
£9.04
Anness Publishing Garden Design With Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel
This title features inspirational and practical design ideas and techniques using hard landscaping materials. It provides an exploration of contemporary hard landscaping solutions for gardens, courtyards and terraces, using stone, wood, concrete, glass, metals, clay, synthetics and organic materials. It presents a range of stunning creative ideas for flooring, surfaces, screens and boundaries, construction, furniture, containers and sculpture. It illustrates a range of styles and textures to customize your garden so that it meets the practical needs of your lifestyle. This innovative book explores the character of materials available for outdoor construction. The author looks in turn at natural materials such as stone, wood and clay; composites such as concrete, glass and metals; and, new technology synthetics. She also looks at unconventional, less restrictive organic gardens, including untreated twigs and vines. To help you plan your garden from the outset, the book features hard landscaping ideas to appeal to all styles and tastes. With over 300 beautifully evocative photographs and a wealth of suggestions from one of the garden world's leading writers, "Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel" is an invaluable sourcebook of cutting edge ideas for modern, low-maintenance gardens.
£16.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Milan and Bologna
This title presents classic dishes from the North-west of Italy. Discover the secrets of the world-famous cuisines of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, in a collection of 65 mouthwatering recipes. This is an insightful guide to the geography, climate and culinary history of each region, exploring the similarities and differences that bind the North-west of Italy together. This fascinating exploration of the typical ingredients of the area includes wonderful foods such as Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh egg pasta, risotto rice, Parma ham and exquisite white truffles. It is illustrated with over 370 beautiful photographs by the award-winning food photographer Martin Brigdale. Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley comprise the diverse North-western corner of Italy. This fabulous new book opens with an exploration into each region of this part of Italy, focussing on their geography, history and food culture. It includes fascinating information about the festivals and celebrations that take place, as well as the typical foods that accompany them. The recipe section contains 65 authentic dishes from antipasto, through the primo and secondo, to dessert. Famous classics are included, such as Minestrone Soup, Barolo Risotto, Salsa Verde and Panna Cotta. Each dish is beautifully photographed and complete nutritional breakdowns are provided throughout. Cook's tips and variations provide extra help and ideas to help you make the most out of each recipe. A celebration of the distinctive tastes and traditions that have shaped the Italian menu, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to learn how to prepare the classics of North-west Italy.
£14.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
In this new book, over 60 delicious recipes are divided into chapters on Soups; Appetizers, Dumplings and Side Dishes; Fish and Shellfish; Meat Dishes; and Desserts. The many delectable dishes include Zeppelins (the famous Lithuanian dumplings) with crispy bacon and sour cream, or Latvian Pork and Veal Patties with Sour Cream and Mustard Sauce (kurzemes). For a sweeter appeal, try the Estonian Apple and Almond Cheesecake or Baltic Rye, Poppy Seed and Honey Cookies. The carefully compiled selection by Baltic specialist Silvena Johen Lauta conveys the eating traditions of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Supported with over 300 specially commissioned photographs, the reader can absorb the diverse influences and relish the rustic tastes of these three little-known cuisines.
£15.99
Anness Publishing Food and Cooking of Slovenia
Explore the simple, robust and distinctive fare of Slovenia, with over 60 authentic recipes shown in over 300 beautiful specially commissioned photographs
£15.99
Anness Publishing The Childrens Illustrated Bible The New Testament
A retelling of the key events and characters of the New Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.
£7.78
Anness Publishing The Childrens Illustrated Bible The Old Testament
A retelling of the key events and characters of the Old Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.
£7.78
Anness Publishing Creation Myths: How the world began, in 15 origin legends
The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.
£9.05
Anness Publishing Celtic Fairy Tales: 20 classic stories including The Black Cat, Lutey and the Mermaid, and The Fiddler in the Cave
An Irish proverb tells us. "A tale is more precious than the wealth of the world," and judging from the richness of their storytelling traditions, the Celts have always believed this. In In fairy tales, as in music, the romantic artistry of the Celts came to full flower. In this wonderful collection of fairy tales from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, and Brittany, we meet heroes and villains, princes and paupers, enchanting creatures and magical mermaids. Each story has been retold by Neil Philip and display a common Celtic heritage in their love of extravagance and poetry, their quick wit and their daring sense of adventure. Here, retold much as they were around Celtic peat fires a hundred years ago, are the enthralling tales of 'Fair, Brown, and Trembling', 'The Brown Bear of the Green Glen', and 'The Ship That Went to America'. Some of the stories give familiar tales a Celtic twist: 'Duffy and the Devil' is a comic Cornish take on the Rumpelstiltskin story; 'The Black Cat' is a dark and mysterious Breton Cinderella. Others seem new and strange: the doomed love of 'Lutey and the Mermaid', or the mystic rapture of 'The Little Bird'. Perhaps most riveting of call is the Irish tale of 'The Soul Cages', in which a fisherman makes friends with one of the sea-people, Coomara, and uses that friendship to free the souls of drowned sailors, kept by Coomara in lobster pots in his house beneath the waves. Illustrated in watercolour and gold by acclaimed artist Isabelle Brent, these tales are full of Celtic magic.
£10.00
Anness Publishing My Giant Book of Science Projects: Fun and easy learning, with simple step-by-step experiments
The world around us is a source of incredible wonder and amazement to children. This book will reveal and explain how things work, and will respond to youngsters' first questions. It encourages readers to carry out their own practical experiments, instilling real understanding and the excitement and enthusiasm that will carry them into more `serious' science in the future. See how the wind moves a homemade sailboat, how you can hold a glass of water upside down without spilling it, and how to simulate a volcanic eruption with a simple chemical reaction! This is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 - for older readers to use with minimum supervision, or for younger ones to enjoy with adult help. Ten terrific projects to help children learn about science by conducting their own experiments. These introduce and explain very simple ideas in physics, chemistry and the natural world, with activities on themes of light and shade, electricity, water, wind and volcanoes. Find out how mirrors work, tell the time by the sun, make a sound cannon to knock down skittles, and stir up a snowstorm with static electricity! All the experiments are shown in clear step-by-step photographs, and use simple materials and very basic equipment that can be found around the home.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Myths of the Vikings: Odin's family and other tales of the Norse Gods
The Vikings were warlike adventurers with a strong sense of justice, and the high drama of their myths and legends, retold through the centuries, are still as vivid and enduring today. The stories are full of excitement and encompass both broad comedy and heart-rending tragedy. At the centre of the stories are the thunder god Thor, and the frost giant, Loki, Odin’s foster brother, who becomes one of the gods but is never fully accepted by them. Through the tales the themes of love, betrayal, courage and compassion are played out from the dawn of time to the end of the world. Their stories are among the foundation stones of Western culture, and young readers will enjoy these highly accessible retelling of the Norse myths, with stories about the adventures of Odin, father of the gods and his children, the trials and tribulations of the trickster Loki, the rages of the thunder god Thor, and Freya, the goddess of fertility, magic and war who gathers the souls of the warriors slain in battle. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves, artist Maryclare Foa’s bold, eloquent paintings capture the excitement, humour and drama of these powerful stories in strong, simple images that linger in the mind.
£9.04
Anness Publishing Dog & Friends: Birthday
Today is Dog's birthday! He has lots of presents to open, all of them wrapped in exciting paper. What could be in the round package? What does the square box contain? Shall we see...? It looks like something red - it is a coat from Dog's owner, Vicky. That will keep him warm while Vicky takes him for a walk! Inside the round parcel is a yellow bouncy ball. This is a gift from Bird. Dog will enjoy playing with this! Meanwhile, Cat has given him a shiny new cylindrical food bowl. Dog unwraps it just in time for dinner! The final present is from Mouse - it's a cosy blue blanket for Dog's bed. With appealing images to look at and talk about, this book is a wonderful aid to learning that little ones will want to return to again and again. It is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves.
£7.78
Anness Publishing My First Encyclopedia of Animals (giant Size)
Animals are amazing and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to find out 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 animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known animals children might recognize as well as intriguing and unusual species to learn 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 surprise picture collection of even more animals to discover!
£6.52
Anness Publishing My First Encyclopedia of Bugs (giant Size)
Insects are amazing and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to find out 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 awesome insects of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known bugs children might recognize as well as intriguing and unusual species to learn 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 surprise picture collection of even more bugs to discover!
£6.52
Anness Publishing Sticker and Colour-in Playbook: Teddy Bear ABC: With Over 50 Reusuable Stickers
This combined sticker and colouring-in book is a charming visual introduction to the alphabet. With simple text and delightful drawings - including an apple, some balloons, and crazy clowns eating crunchy cookies - it presents the concept in an entertaining way. The pages can be coloured in by the reader, and then finished off by placing the special colour stickers within each scene. The stickers are reusable, so children will be able to complete the pages many times over, or use the stickers to create their own books, posters and games.
£5.27
Anness Publishing Sticker and Color-in Playbook: Teddy Bear Colors: With Over 50 Reusable Stickers
This combined sticker and colouring-in book is a charming visual introduction to first simple words. See friendly teddy bears using a red postbox, eating a yellow banana, swimming in the blue sea, walking on the green grass, and much more. The pages can be coloured in 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 will be able to complete the pages many times over, or use the stickers to create their own books, games and posters.
£5.27
Anness Publishing Amazing History of Mummies and Tombs
This book explores the traditions that have surrounded death through the ages, with particular emphasis on the famous mummies and tombs of Ancient Egypt. You will also find out about Anglo-Saxon hoards, the Aztecs' smiling god of the Underworld, the terracotta soldiers guarding the first Chinese emperor, and the curses that are said to have befallen archaeologists who opened up sacred tombs. Discover how scientists piece together the lives of peoples of the past, and how some bodies have been preserved purely by chance - by natural forces.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Dog's Farmyard Friends: A Touch and Tickle Book with Fun-to-Feel Flocking!
Dog is on the farmyard! First he runs and skips across the green fields to play with the sheep and the lambs. Thanks to the velvety patches throughout this novelty boardbook, children can touch their woolly coats. Next, Dog goes to the barn to visit the farmyard cat and her three furry kittens. You can stroke them if you like! After that, Dog is thirsty. He has a refreshing drink with the little piglets and their big pink mother. Tickle the piggies - they will enjoy that! There's more watery action as Dog splashes in the puddles with the ducklings. Feel the ducklings' fluffy yellow feathers. After all the fun, Dog is tired. He curls up with the chicks and their mother for a rest. Sssh! Pet the chicks as they fall asleep - The special finishes and endearing pictures by popular illustrator Emma Dodd ensure that small children will find this book every bit as comforting as Dog's relaxing snooze!
£9.99
Anness Publishing Let's Look & See: Australian Animals
This book helps small children for love looking at pictures of animals - and they will find plenty of them here! This soft-to-touch boardbook encourages little ones to talk and learn about the wide variety of wild animals that live in Australia or in its surrounding oceans. Australia is home to some of the most unusual wildlife in the world - including the brightly feathered rainbow lorikeet, the lithe sugar glider, the cuddly quokka, the bizarre thorny dragon, the spiny echidna, the fearsome Tasmanian devil, the wallaby and the wombat. The book has been designed for young children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with sturdy board pages and big, bold photographs throughout. It includes basic words that complement lively images to encourage the development of early literacy skills. Adults can point to and repeat the simple captions. It offers visually exciting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is an ideal introduction to the world of books. Specially devised to be fun to use, this play-and-learn book will inspire little ones to discover more about wildlife and pick up new words. Look at a goanna lizard going for a walk, an emu with its chicks, and a kangaroo hopping along.See a Nemo lookalike clownfish and a deadly great white shark. Not forgetting, of course, the dingo and the koala. The book's bright design and lively photographs of fascinating creatures make it a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to time and time again.
£5.90
Anness Publishing Exploring Science: Cameras
With 9 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures, this book tells the history, the science and the technology behind photography and film-making. It investigates all kinds of cameras, with inside-view illustrations of how they work. It features practical projects to do at home that explain the scientific principles, including how a lens works, easy animation, and how to make your own pinhole camera. Fascinating pictures show these devices in action, demonstrating techniques, settings, filters, effects, printing, projecting and how to take great photographs. You can learn about cameras, from film to digital to recording, viewing and editing images. Page by page, the book focuses on a different aspect of the photographic process, from the anatomy of a camera to shutter speeds and what the aperture does. Simple step-by-step experiments reinforce the learning experience - see how light behaves, create a 3D effect, and produce a panoramic shot. This is a completely accessible reference work for keen young photographers, which is sure to be borrowed by like-minded friends and family!
£8.42
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Monkeys
Baboons, macaques, mandrills, lemurs and other primates, all shown in more than 180 exciting pictures. This illustrated guide offers a fascinating insight into the lives of monkeys and other small simians. Unusual lifestyles, clever survival tactics and stunning habitats are captured in magnificent wildlife photographs. Special focus features zoom in on topics such as the eye-catching coloration of the mighty mandrill and the loud honking call of the proboscis monkey. It is an invaluable resource for young natural history enthusiasts aged 8 to 12. A monkey has flexible arms for swinging through the trees, a long tail for balance, good eyesight to spot food and predators and - most important of all - a large brain to make sense of its environment. This book takes you on a thrilling and fact-filled journey through this incredible world. You can find out how the lithe tails of spider monkeys act like extra limbs, and learn how a bush baby's enormous eyes help it to see in the dark. You can explore the chilly world of the Japanese macaque, discover the finely tuned agility of golden langurs, and much more.
£10.00
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Turtles & Tortoises
This is an in-depth look at chelonians, the shelled reptiles that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Features: a fascinating fact-filled journey through the amazing world of turtles, tortoises and terrapins; looks at all the most weird and wonderful species, from those with necks like snakes and noses like pigs to those with shells as flat as pancakes; special feature pages focus on the giant tortoises of the Galapagos and Aldabra Islands, vicious snapping turtles, the nests of the green turtle, rare chelonians, and more; and, ideal reading for 8- to 12-year-olds. From vast oceans and remote islands to the searing heat of the desert, turtles and tortoises have adapted to almost every environment. There are hundreds of different species of this group of reptiles - known as chelonians - which range in size from the enormous leatherback sea turtle to the tiny speckled Cape tortoise, which is small enough to fit in your hand. Informative, lively text complements more than 180 beautiful images, making this a fascinating reference guide for use both at home and in the classroom.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Jack and the Beanstalk
My First Reading Book. This is an enchanting retelling of a timeless fairy tale, with bright and imaginative paintings by Ken Morton. Janet Brown's fresh and lively storyline is designed to appeal to youngsters, with appropriate vocabulary for those who are learning to read by themselves. The interactive pages encourage children to read, write and observe. This illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format is perfect for show-and-tell. Times are hard for Jack and his mother, so she asks the boy to sell their old brown cow. When Jack comes home with a handful of magic beans instead of money, his mother is furious. But during the night the beans grow into a giant beanstalk...The classic story is retold in this delightful book, illustrated throughout with engaging images. The simple vocabulary and familiar language mean that children can easily follow as you read or try for themselves, and a spot-the-difference puzzle at the back of the book provides a valuable aid to learning.
£5.90
Anness Publishing Sticker Fun - My Home
This title comes with over 50 reusable stickers. It is a lively first book about the various rooms in the home and what they are used for. Sticker activities put learning into practice to make it an enjoyable experience for early readers. You can find out where baby sleeps, put a lamp on the table in the living room, locate the missing toothbrush for the bathroom, seat two teddy bears in a chair, see who is taking tea in the playroom, and much more. It also covers 'outdoor rooms' - the backyard and tool shed. Youngsters can relate closely to the action pictures of real-life children in familiar, everyday situations. Reusable stickers provide hours of entertainment. It is a themed word-and-picture book that makes early learning really easy and fun. Give your child an excellent start to learning with this exciting book. Children will absorb the information as they have fun locating stickers, answering simple questions or copying the actions of kids just like them shown in the photographs. Packed with fun, bright pictures, stickers and games, this lively activity book will teach youngsters about all the different rooms in the home.They will love finding ingredients for cooking, putting a cuddly toy to bed. ..and even cleaning up or helping around the house will seem enjoyable!
£5.27
Anness Publishing Cinderella
My First Reading Book is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format - perfect for use in show-and-tell. Bright and imaginative drawings throughout and appropriate vocabulary mean that children can follow as you read or try for themselves. Interactive questions and writing exercises at the back of the book provide a valuable aid to learning. It is a delightful retelling of a classic fairy tale, the fresh and lively storyline is designed to appeal to the young reader. Young Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and her horrible stepsisters, who make her do all the chores and don't let her have any fun at all. When there is a ball at the palace, Cinderella meets Prince Charming - with help from her Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin and some friendly mice. But at midnight the magic runs out, and Cinderella dashes away. Will the prince ever be able to find her and make her his bride...? The timeless tale is retold in this enchanting book, with familiar language and simple vocabulary that children can follow easily.
£5.90
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Big Cats
This book examines the fearsome feline world of lions, tigers, cheetahs and leopards, in more than 190 pictures. It is an exciting, authoritative insight into every aspect of lion, leopard, tiger, puma, jaguar and cheetah life. The power and majesty of big cats is captured in more than 190 stunning wildlife photographs and illustrations. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a cat's body. Focus features zoom in on specific aspects of these magnificent mammals - from cheetahs on the run, to the interaction of a pride of lions with its cubs. Teeth and claws, hunting and feeding, birth and life cycles, habitats and conservation, legends and myths and much, much more - this book has everything that an 8- to 12-year-old will want to know. Few creatures are held in such awe as the big cats. They are admired for their strength, grace and agility. They are feared as predators, with razor-sharp teeth and claws. This fascinating and comprehensive guide offers a detailed view of the life and survival of the big cats. You can find out about their super senses, how they stalk and kill their prey, and what a twitching tail or a mighty roar really mean.With its spectacular wildlife photographs and insights into how big cats behave, this book is like going on a global safari with an expert naturalist.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Oliver Twist & Other Classic Tales
This book contains six illustrated stories by Charles Dickens. These are six great novels simply retold to form a child's first introduction to Dickens' unique view of humanity. It includes A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, The Old Curiosity Shop, Nicholas Nickleby, and - of course - Oliver Twist. Though teeming with extraordinary characters, events and locations, Dickens' writing offers us real insights into the social conditions of his day and the way in which ordinary people were affected. Sidebars explore the historical background and explain the language the author used, which still resonates today. Specially adapted by Sue Butler and with sumptuous illustrations by Jenny Thorne, this beautiful collection is an ideal entry point into the works of Dickens Charles Dickens was born on February 7th 1812 in Portsmouth, England, the son of a navy clerk. After moving to London, his father was imprisoned for debt and the young Dickens went to work in a blacking factory, an experience that contributed greatly to his later views on social reform.He became a journalist, but would be better known for his wonderful novels, short stories and articles - which are still widely read and adapted to this day. Some of his most memorable tales are retold here in shortened and simplified form.
£7.78
Anness Publishing Pull the lever: Who's at nursery?
This is a first reading book for small children. This illustrated and interactive pull-the-lever board book is ideal for preschool kids, with its bright pictures of children just like them - can you guess who they are? Each page asks a simple question, such as who's making music or who's dancing, and a special lever reveals the answer in a pop-up picture. Other titles in this series include Who Are You?, Who Does What?, Who's on the Farm?, Who's in Here?, Who's Hiding?, Who Lives Here?, and Who Says Moo? Who's painting, building and playing? Pull the lever on every page to find out who's saying hello, who's sitting nicely, who's making a castle out of toy bricks, who's bringing a snack on a tray, who's tidying things up, and who's having fun at nursery. Tiny hands will enjoy pulling the sturdy levers and finding out who is hidden from view, while friendly characters such as Messy Bessy and Neat Pete will delight your child as you read together. This engaging book, printed on thick board pages, is full of bright, bold pictures, and brings early learning concepts to toddlers and children under five.
£5.90
Anness Publishing Pull the lever: Who does what?
This is an illustrated, interactive pull-the-lever board book for preschool kids. This first reading book is ideal for small children, thanks to its bright pictures of happy and helpful people playing hide-and-seek with the reader. Every page asks a simple question, such as who teaches us or who flies in a space rocket, and a special lever reveals the answer in a pop-up picture. This series also includes the titles Who Are You?, Who's on the Farm?, Who's in Here?, Who's Hiding?, Who Lives Here?, Who's at Nursery? and Who Says Moo? This engaging book, printed on thick board pages, is full of bright, bold illustrations and brings early learning concepts to toddlers and children under five. Pull the lever to discover who drives the tractor, who's at the top of the ladder, who makes bread, who can mend the car, who makes you better when you are ill, and who delivers letters to your door. Tiny hands will enjoy pulling the sturdy levers and discovering exactly who does what, while the friendly characters will delight your child as you read together. Youngsters will love seeing the images pop up in this fun question-and-answer board book.
£5.90
Anness Publishing The Three Billy Goats Gruff
My First Reading Book. This is a delightful retelling of a classic story. The fresh and lively narrative and imaginative drawings of all the characters ensure that children can follow as you read to them, or try for themselves. Interactive writing exercises and a spot-the-difference puzzle provide a valuable aid to learning. It is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format. High up on a mountain live three billy goats named Gruff. Having eaten all the grass in their field, they set off in search of pastures new. Across a river is the richest, greenest meadow they have ever seen - but in order to reach it, they must cross a wooden bridge. The bridge is guarded by a mean ugly troll, who gobbles up anyone who attempts to cross it! How will the three billy goats Gruff avoid the same fate...? The timeless tale is retold in this enchanting book, with appropriate vocabulary and familiar language that children can easily follow.
£6.52
Anness Publishing Show Me How: I can do Science
This title features fun-to-do experiments for kids, shown step by step. It includes 16 stimulating projects that help children to learn about science by conducting their own experiments. It introduces and explains very simple ideas in physics, chemistry and biology: light and shade, water, weather, sound, and everything children can see, touch and hear. You can find out how mirrors work, tell the time by the sun, investigate sound by making a string telephone, and see how the wind moves a homemade sail boat. All the experiments are shown in clear step-by-step photographs, and use simple materials and very basic equipment that can be found around the home. It is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 years - for older readers to use with minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help. The world around us is a source of incredible wonder and amazement to children. This book will reveal and explain how things work, and respond to youngsters' first questions.It encourages readers to devise and carry out their own practical experiments - such as exploring the way light travels in straight lines by making shadow puppets, and melting ice cubes to learn about temperature - instilling real understanding and the excitement and enthusiasm that will carry them positively into more 'serious' science in the future.
£6.52
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Incredible Elephants
An amazing insight into the lives of these intelligent and mysterious creatures, this title helps you learn how elephant bodies work, from the many uses of their versatile trunks and big flapping ears, to their 'conveyor-belt' teeth and mighty tusks. It comes with stunning images by top wildlife photographers, as well as superb illustrations and detailed cross-sections. Special picture sequences zoom in closer, to focus on topics such as the dominance of the bull elephant, and trained elephants that work with human beings. It is perfect for home and classroom use by 8- to 12-year-olds, supplementing school studies on life processes in the natural world. Elephants are the largest and heaviest creatures on land. You can discover the complex way in which these remarkable mammals communicate with each other, and examine the differences between the African and Asian species. There are sections on elephant senses, temperature control, migration, feeding, courtship, growing up, prehistoric ancestors, interaction with humans, conservation and much more. Five special focus spreads allow you to observe particular aspects of these animals' lives, such as the birth of a calf and their love of water.
£8.42
Anness Publishing Curries 500: Discover a World of Spice in Dishes from India, Thailand and South-East Asia, as Well as Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, Shown
Make the most of the international curry culture and expand your culinary horizons with this sizzling collection of 500 of the world's best curry dishes. Cook the classics with recipes for Chicken Satay or Coronation Potatoes, and then try something a little unusual, like Mackerel in Tamarind or Lamb Korma with Mint. In addition, the book has a wonderful selection of spicy appetizers, side dishes, salads, relishes, rice dishes and accompanying breads. A plentiful range of vegetarian options is also included. Whether you like your curries red-hot or prefer a milder, more complex taste, there are recipes here to suit every palate.
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Anness Publishing Under Ten with 4 or Less: Frugal feasts for busy cooks: how to make fifty thrifty recipes with four ingredients or fewer in ten minutes or less
£5.90
Anness Publishing Cooking for Toddlers
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Anness Publishing Dried Flower Arranging
£9.99
Anness Publishing Best Ever Recipes: Japanese & Sushi
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Anness Publishing Kitchen Gardens: The green-fingered gardener: The definitive step-by-step guide to growing fruit, vegetables and herbs
£5.27
Anness Publishing Best-ever Home Baking
Nothing equals the satisfaction of home baking. No commercial cake mix or shop-bought biscuit can match one that is made from the best fresh ingredients with all the added enjoyment that baking at home provides. This beautiful book is filled with familiar favourites as well as many other less known, but equally tasty recipes. Explore a wealth of biscuits, muffins, tea breads, yeast breads, pies, tarts and cakes in an enticing collection of baked treats. Even if you are a novice baker, the easy-to-follow and clear step-by-step photographs will help you achieve good results. For the more experienced baker, there are new recipes to add to your repertoire. This book is sure to inspire you to start sifting flour, breaking eggs and stirring up all sorts of delectable homemade goodies.
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Anness Publishing Illustrated Guide to Frigates of the World
This fully illustrated reference book charts the complete history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. A country-by-country directory of over 70 classes describes the main characteristics of each vessel. Each entry, with its expert commentary and high-quality photography, is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power, performance and protection. A useful glossary containing definitions of key naval terms is included at the back of the book. With its lively narrative and over 235 photographs, this authoritative volume provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about these important naval vessels.
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Anness Publishing Grow Organic, Cook Organic
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Anness Publishing Taste of Singapore
The food and cooking of Singapore is rich in diverse cultural influences and food traditions, with many gastronomical delights to be enjoyed. In this book, you'll find a collection of over 80 recipes, bringing together a fusion of the Chinese, Malay and Indian flavours that define this unique cuisine. All the classics are included, from Samosas and Chicken Satay to Lotus-leaf Rice and Singapore Chilli Crab. There are also some wonderful sweet snacks, such as Jellied Mango Puddings and Glutinous Rice with Coconut. More than 450 mouthwatering photographs show step by step how each dish is made, including an image of every finished dish. Full of tantalizing recipes, this beautiful book is perfect for cooks keen to experience the aromatic flavours of Singaporean cuisine.
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Anness Publishing A Year of Desserts: 365 Delicious Step-by-Step Recipes: Fabulously Indulgent Sweet Temptations for Every Occasion, from Rich Creamy Puddings and Pies to Fruity Ices and Low-Fat Souffles, with Every Recipe Shown Step-by-Step in Over 1500 Glo
This book is every dessert-lover's dream. With light-asair mousses, refreshing fruit concoctions, cream cheesecakes and gorgeous chocolate treats, it is the only sweet cookbook you will ever need. Try Chocolate Almond Meringue Pie, Hot Mocha Rum Souffles, or Raspberry Trifle for total indulgence, or for the more health-conscious, enjoy guilt-free Nectarine and Hazelnut Meringues or Passion Fruit Brulee. Quick-andeasy Chocolate Fudge Sundaes provide a dessert in a flash, while the Sachertorte and Tarte au Citron are fit to grace any dinner party table. If you adore sweet treats, this delectable compendium is for you.
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Anness Publishing 190 Vegetarian 20 Minute Recipes
This is a mouthwatering collection of simple, meat-free meals for the busy vegetarian cook, shown in over 170 fabulous photographs. This is an inspiring collection of 190 quick-and-easy vegetarian recipes. It includes a fabulous selection of dishes that can be prepared and cooked in 20 minutes or less, from nutritious breakfasts and brunches; sumptuous soups and appetizers; tasty snacks and light meals to meat-free main courses; fuss-free salads, side dishes, dips and sauces; and, simple sweet treats. The preparation and cooking time for each dish is given clearly, to help you choose the perfect recipe when time is limited. Stunning photographs accompany the step-by-step recipes, and a variety of cook's tips and variations provide helpful advice throughout. Complete nutritional information is provided for every recipe. Today's hectic lifestyle often leaves vegetarians at a loss for simple ideas for midweek meals and speedy suppers. This fabulous collection contains 190 mouthwatering vegetarian dishes that can all be put on the table in 20 minutes or less, from nourishing breakfasts, simple soups and elegant appetizers to hearty mains, refreshing salads and delectable desserts. Recipes include Golden Gruyere and Basil Tortillas, Warm Broad Bean and Feta Salad, and Mushroom Stroganoff. Over 170 inspirational pictures and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions make this book ideal for all busy vegetarian cooks.
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