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For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways--and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.

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Making fresh soup is a great way to eat your recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day Part of the successful Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook series Great value for money in a handy format

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**THE BESTSELLING SLOW COOKER BOOK IN THE MARKET WITH OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD** For those on the go, it can be tricky to find the time and energy to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. However, with a slow cooker, you can make sure you have tasty, nourishing dishes every day of the week. Requiring only minimal preparation, a slow cooker will cook your ingredients throughout the day or overnight, producing a delicious meal that is ready to eat as soon as you are.From the trusted Hamlyn All Colour Cookery series, this cookbook provides over 200 unfussy, low-cost recipes for you to enjoy, with tasty ideas for breakfast and light bites, meat and fish dishes, vegetarian meals and easy desserts. Whether you want to batch-cook lunch for the week or prep your dinner in the morning so it's ready by the evening, your slow cooker will help you save on costs, plan your meals and steer clear of convenience food - all with very little effort.CONTENTS INCLUDES:Breakfasts & Light BitesEggs en Cocotte with Salmon; Banana & Cinnamon Porridge; Gingered Sweet Potato SoupMeat, Poultry & GameSlow-braised Pork with Ratatouille; Sun-dried Tomato & Chicken Pilaf; Spiced Meatballs with Dill SauceFish & SeafoodSalmon in Hot Miso Broth; Macaroni with Smoked Haddock; Tuna ArrabbiataVegetablesMushroom & Walnut Cobbler; Green Bean Risotto with Pesto; Pumpkin & Parmesan GnocchiDesserts, Drinks & PreservesDark Chocolate & Coffee Pots; Chillied Tomato & Garlic Chutney; Mulled Cranberry & Red Wine

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200 TASTY RECIPES FOR ALL KINDS OF BAKED TREATSWith this complete guide to all things cake, you'll be able to bake everything from simple, delicious biscuits such as Chocolate & Cinnamon Shortbread Fingers and Coconut & Pistachio Fridge Cookies for your family to the impressive Apricot & Orange Swiss Roll and Chocolate & Hazelnut Meringue Gateau to impress guests.Every recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph and clever variations and new ideas to give you over 200 delectable goodies to choose from.Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super SoupsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious DessertsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie FeastsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Spiralizer RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 CupcakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai FavouritesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and MoreHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes

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Slow cookers are very cheap to run, environmentally friendly and incredibly versatile - everyone should have one! The Complete Slow Cooker will guide you through a fantastic selection of dishes you can make with a slow cooker, helping you to understand how to get the most out of this essential cooking tool. Discover how to make soups, stews, pies, puddings, risottos, fondues, preserves, terrines, drinks and a host of desserts and cakes. There is also advice on adapting your own recipes, adjusting cooking times and making the most out of forgotten cuts of meat and other economical ingredients.

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Cook, Batch, Freeze is the ideal book for anyone looking to save time and money, without scrimping on flavour and nutritious value. By understanding how to make the most of your freezer, by cooking in bulk and freezing leftovers, you can cut down on the cost of your ingredients and the time you spend in your kitchen. Packed with 100 delicious recipes and with chapters on Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Bread, Fruit and Cakes, this comprehensive guide means that you will always have a meal on-hand for any occasion. The flavour-filled recipes include Lentil and Venison Sausage Stew, Thai Coconut Fish Curry, Smoked Aubergine Tagine, Pear, Saffron and Ginger Tarte Tatin, Easy Spiced Banana and Apricot Bread and Peach and Mascarpone Crumble Cake. Cook, Batch, Freeze features all the basic recipes a busy cook needs, as well as family favourites and showstoppers for special occasions. Every recipe features health and safety advice on freezing, defrosting and reheating, and there are handy at-a-glance charts of ingredients that show which ones can be frozen and for how long. With recipes for sauces and quick snacks, as well as full meals, breads and puddings, with this book your freezer is your secret weapon in the kitchen.

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There is something very appealing about sorbets, granitas and water ices. This stylish and beautiful book shows how simple it is to make all kinds of iced treats, with 25 delectable recipes. All the essential information on equipment and ingredients is provided in the concise introduction, as well as inspirational ideas for decorating and serving. Whatever the occasion, you will find the perfect recipe in this book.

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200 DELICIOUS SLOW-COOKED MEALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOYRequiring only minimal preparation, a slow cooker will cook your ingredients throughout the day or overnight, producing a delicious meal that will be ready to eat as soon as you are. Hamlyn All Colour: 200 Family Slow Cooker Recipes provides over 200 recipes for your entire household to enjoy - stews, sauces and soups, as well as desserts and sweet treats.Check out some of the other titles in the series:200 5:2 Diet Recipes (ISBN 978-0-600-63347-1)200 Cakes & Bakes (ISBN 978-0-600-63329-7)200 Halogen Oven Recipes (ISBN 978-0-600-63344-0)200 One Pot Meals (ISBN 978-0-600-63339-6)200 Pasta Dishes (ISBN 978-0-600-63334-1)200 Super Soups (ISBN 978-0-600-63343-3)200 Veggie Feasts (ISBN 978-0-600-63337-2)

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MASTER YOUR SLOW COOKER WITH 200 MORE RECIPES FROM THE HAMLYN ALL COLOUR SERIESHaving limited time to spend in the kitchen need not mean beans on toast every night. With a slow cooker and minimal preparation time you can rustle up delicious stews, sauces and soups, as well as indulgent sweet treats. Simply leave your ingredients to cook throughout the day or overnight, and there will always be a hot meal waiting for you at the end of a busy day. In our second volume of slow cooker recipes in the Hamlyn All Colour series, we show you how versatile a slow cooker really is. Why not treat yourself to a Red pepper, sage and chorizo frittata, a fish terrine or a Salmon and asparagus risotto? And if you thought desserts were not for slow cooking, think again! Here we show you how to create a mouthwatering collection of treats, including; Hot banana and chocolate mousses, Date and ginger syrup pudding and Blueberry and lemon curd upside down puddings.Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super SoupsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & BakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious DessertsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie FeastsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Spiralizer RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 CupcakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai FavouritesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and MoreHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes

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Discover just how versatile a slow cooker can be with the new Slow Cooker: 500 Recipes. With 500 recipes to choose from, this tome of slow cooker recipes will fail to disappoint. Featuring sixteen chapters and packed with delicious recipes, you will find a dish to suit any occassion. All you have to do is leave your ingredients to cook throughout the day or overnight, and there will always be a hot meal waiting for you at the end of a busy day.

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New 2021 Paperback Edition now includes brand new sourdough recipes for your Bread MachineThere's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread, but not everyone has the time to hand-make their own from scratch. With Bread Machine Easy, discover how quick and effortless it can be to make delicious homemade bread in just a few easy steps with the help of a bread machine, saving you time and money.From the simplest daily loaf to preparing fancy rolls for special occasions, the 70 mouth-watering and easy-to-follow recipes in this book make bread-making simple. With recipes like spiced coriander and lentil bread, garlicky olive and rosemary focaccia, coconut and cranberry bread, and classic sourdough loaves, there's something for every occasion. Bread Machine Easy includes wheat and gluten-free breads that can be made at home in a bread-machine. And with an introductory section on basic techniques and troubleshooting, Bread Machine Easy takes all the effort out of baking the perfect loaf.Bread Machine Easy includes chapters on:Everyday Classics including Wholemeal Spelt Bread and a Simple White LoafGourmet Breads including Buckwheat, Cranberry and Pomegranate Bread and Hemp and Sunflower Seed BreadSweet Breads including Stollen and Chunky Chocolate and Vanilla BreadShaped Breads including Cracked Pepper and Parmesan Grissini and Chocolate and Prune BriochesWheat- and gluten-free breads including Banana and Sultana Bread and Spiced Coriander and Lentil BreadSourdough including Olive and Walnut Sourdough and Rye Sourdough Loaf

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200 DELICIOUS SOUP RECIPES FOR EVERY SEASONSoup is the ultimate comfort food: warm, filling and satisfying. It is also extremely good for you - most soups are low in fat and packed with nutrients, especially if they are homemade. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Soups provides you with recipes for everything from classic favourites, such as Potato and parsley soup, to creative new ideas. The book also contains a section on chilled soups, perfect for when the weather begins to get warmer. Each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a full page colour photograph to ensure perfect results every time.Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & BakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious DessertsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie FeastsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Spiralizer RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 CupcakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai FavouritesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and MoreHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes

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The perfect gift book for any jam-maker. Includes 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves. In the latest book in this bestselling series, food writer and cook Sara Lewis brings together 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves. Whether it’s the quintessential English strawberry (to dollop onto a scone!) or the more unusual minted marrow & blackberry jam, there is a something for everyone. As well as delightful fruity jams like spiced apple & bramble, raspberry & rhubarb and High Dumpsy Dearie (a mixture of apples, pears, plums, ginger and lemon) there are tangy jellies such as sloe & blackberry or elderberry & orange, and curds such as gooseberry or St Clement’s. Or why not try windfall apple butter on your toast? In addition, there are reduced sugar jams ideal for anyone trying to cut down sugar in your diet. There are recipes sourced from National Trust properties, making the most of their seasonal produce from their kitchen gardens. Enjoy the Oxford marmalade enjoyed by Churchill at Chartwell, or rose geranium and orange jelly made with fruit from the orangery at Saltram.

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How to make the most of your ice cream machine, including techniques, ingredients, and a wide range of innovative treats? Simple ways to create fabulous iced desserts, with more than 80 recipes shown step by step in over 550 photographs. Inspiring stage-by-stage pictures and an image of each finished dish makes it easy to achieve success every time. Recipes range from simple sorbets to luxurious ice creams, as well as cream-free, low-fat, low-sugar options. A comprehensive introduction covers the history of ice cream, equipment, ingredients and techniques, and ideas for sauces, toppings and decorations. Choose from traditional treats, such as Classic Vanilla Ice Cream or Classic Coffee Ice Cream, or try original new ideas, such as Apple Crumble Ice Cream or Ginger and Kiwi Sorbet. Ice creams and iced desserts make ideal sweet treats at any time of the year. From a simple scoop in a cone to refreshing sorbets and tangy granitas, this book contains everything you need to know to create delicious ice creams in your own home, with any kind of ice cream machine. An informative introduction contains the history of ice cream and ice cream machines, a guide to equipment and ingredients, and step-by-step techniques such as layering, rippling and marbling. More than 80 stunning recipes range from classic ice creams, sorbets and water ices to innovative modern variations. Choose from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Triple Chocolate Terrine, Banana Gelato, Raspberry Sherbet, or Cinnamon Ricotta Ice with Toasted Granola. Illustrated with more than 550 stunning photographs, this book shows how fun, easy and satisfying it is to make tasty ice cream at home.

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Do you want to cook delicious meals for one or two people? With 80 triple-tested recipes, inspirational photographs, handy QR code shopping lists and easy-to-follow instructions cooking for one or two can be a real pleasure. And with recipes written specifically for one or two people, there's no need to worry about wasted ingredients and conundrums, such as how to halve an egg! There's something to tempt everyone in three chapters: EVERDAY EATING with its fabulous everyday meals, which are simple enough to make any time. EAT & FREEZE where each recipe provides several portions - eat one or two portions and freeze the rest. EAT OUT, IN which shows you how to create restaurant-quality food at home with a few ingredients and little effort. Why not whip up a fabulous Prawn Cocktail Pasta in less than 15 minutes, put your feet up while Lemon & Thyme Poussin roasts beautifully in the oven, or indulge in succulent Roasted Strawberries with Lemon Ripple. Just for One or Two is a brand new cookbook from the makers of the Dairy Diary, which provides straightforward recipes for gorgeous meals, desserts and bakes written specifically for one or two people. Each carefully crafted recipe shown in full colour uses readily available ingredients, requires little effort and tastes amazing.

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