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This gift set edition captures the essence of teatime at Downton Abbey, pairing an exclusive tea towel with the Afternoon Tea Cookbook, featuring classic recipes for sweets and savories, etiquette notes, and lavish imagery.The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook - Gift Set Edition presents over 55 recipes of the revered and treasured English teatime tradition. With an exclusive tea towel and an alluring and vibrant cookbook, fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike can stage every stylish element of this cultural staple of British society at home. Spanning sweet and savory classics—like Battenberg Cake, Bakewell Tart, toffee puddings, cream scones, and tea sandwiches—the recipes capture the quintessential delicacies of the time, and the proper way to serve them. This charming cookbook also features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to preparing and serving tea. Gorgeous food photographs, lifestyle stills from the television series and recent movie, and character quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey—and this rich tradition—to life in contemporary times. • Includes 1 Tea Towel; 100% cotton. Size: 15" x 24" inches.

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The biography of Paul Ricard—whose eponymous company Pernod Ricard produced and popularized pastis, an anise aperitif from his native Marseille—embodies a wonderfully rich business success story of the 20th century. Overcoming significant adversity amid the turmoil of the 1930s, Ricard built a renowned premium spirits brand, parlaying the beauty and mystique of Provence into a worldwide libation.A savvy marketer and maverick, Paul Ricard started a company in Marseille, France, to introduce pernod, the beloved local aperitif, to the world. With its striking, colorful branding that evoked sunny Provence, the company thrived until the arrival of World War II, when Ricard was forced to close down operations. Ever the entrepreneur, he pivoted to agriculture and built up a successful rice farm from scratch. After the war, Ricard rebuilt his brand anew and lay the groundwork for the global leader it is today. This is the story of Ricard’s extraordinary life, a timeless tale of adventure, business prowess, and endless adaptability. In addition to his successful spirits company, Ricard opened a popular racecar circuit; transformed Mediterranean islands into vacation destinations; and pursued his lifelong love of painting. With endless optimism, strategic acumen, and unwavering determination, Ricard navigated his way through turbulent political and economic times to create a successful business that has stood the test of time and now includes more than 35 international brands, from Absolut Vodka to Chival Regal.

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spiring junior chefs will never be at a loss about what to cook again. With this yummy and comprehensive collection of kid favorites, young cooks will learn to master their favorite recipes with easy step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, and beautiful color photography to guide them. Whether the objective is a family breakfast for four, pasta for supper, soup on a cold day, or ice cream on a hot one—the recipes in this colorful book ensure that a yummy kid-friendly recipe is always close at hand and easy to accomplish. Fresh-tasting recipes appeal to kids and adults alike, and many offer simple variations for picky eaters. All will appreciate the colorful graphics and photography throughout. Kids will love recipes like Nutella Donuts, Wonton Soup, Chicken Salad Sliders, Thin Crust Pizza, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Pretzel Bites, Ultra Chocolate Cake, Watermelon Ice Pops, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirls. More than 80 kids’ recipe favorites Recipes for all times of the day, from Breakfast through Dinner and Dessert Illustrated cooking techniques for easy comprehension at a glance Easy step-by-step recipe instructions make cooking easy Gorgeous color photography provides visual inspiration Perfect for kids age 8-12

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Delicious fresh pasta is easily achievable with the easy-to-follow directions and delicious recipes from the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen experts.You choose the method for making fresh pasta—electric pasta machine, stand mixer, food processor, or by hand— then follow the easy recipes to make more than 25 delicious dishes featuring fresh pasta in a wide range of shapes, flavors, and varieties. Sample recipes include: Fettuccine with Asparagus, Spring Peas & Creamy Burrata; Penne with Fennel Seed Bolognese; Zucchini Ravioli with Mint & Pea Pesto; Bucatini with Pancetta, White Bean Sauce & Garlicky Bread Crumbs; Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi with Delicata Squash; Orecchiette with Broccolini & Italian Sausage; Lasagna with Sage Leaves, Butternut Squash & Brown Butter.

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The perfect gift for your grandfather (ideal for Father’s Day and birthday giving), this beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve grandfather's unique memories, from the days of his own childhood through the precious moments he spends with his grandchild. Includes digital media prompts as well, for the modern grandpa!Gorgeously designed, this charming guided journal offers a place to chronicle grandfather’s own life story, keep a living record of his experiences, and record his hopes and dreams for his grandchild. Each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire grandpa to record his most meaningful memories, plus plenty of space for including memorabilia and photographs.

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Drawing on her family's Israeli-Moroccan culinary traditions, New York-based chef Kim Kushner has crafted 100+ vibrant, delicious kosher dishes for both special occasions and everyday meals. In The New Kosher, she perfectly blends global ingredients with traditional kosher cooking, and gives it all a modern twist. Her innovative recipes range from appetizers, soups, salads and dips, including her take on bolognese sauce, to favorites like kale & feta pesto-stuffed halibut, chicken ratatouille, braised beef short ribs, and chocolate-drizzled coconut macaroons. You'll find everything from challah, dill and chicken stew, and yogurt sauce recipes, to unexpected ones like deconstructed s'mores. Looking for a modern twist on a traditional dish? Try Kim's 5-minute sundried tomato hummus or Mediterranean-inspired lentil, carrot and lemon soup. Trying to find a new family favorite? Whip up some coconut- banana muffins with dark chocolate or penne with lemon zest, pine nuts and Parmesan pesto. Need a dessert everyone will love? You can't go wrong with recipes like miniature peanut butter cups and dark chocolate bark with rose petals, pistachios and walnuts.There's something for everyone in this comprehensive cookbook and indispensable guide to kosher cooking.

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A comprehensive yet easy-to-follow collection of recipes for every day of the week, whether it's a family dinner, movie night, or a casual get-together with friends A series for ALL those occasions that require FOOD!

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The Juice Solution shows how to unleash the powerful health benefits in raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts by turning them into delicious juice concoctions. Consuming produce in juice form preserves nutrients that would be otherwise lost in the cooking process and provides a quick and easy way to enjoy your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.Organized by different nutritional needs, this book offers a juices for any time of day. Energizing juices wake up your system without the use of stimulants. Fuelling juices, made from fibrous ingredients and healthy fats, help keep you satisfied. Detoxifying juices flush toxins from your body by releasing the natural antibacterial qualities found in many fruits and vegetables. Protective juices unleash the immune boosting properties in certain types of fresh produce.Guides to choosing an electric juicer model that's right for you, selecting produce to target specific health needs, and tips and trips for making the most of your machine round out the book. Whether you're a first time juicer, an avid juice cleanser, or just looking for fresh and exciting ways to use your home juicer, this book offers something for everyone whose looking to feel healthier.

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Satisfying, easy, and great for family dinners, this book contains 200+ modern slow-cooker recipes that bring the fresh flavors, ethnic influences, and seasonal ingredients to inspire today’s cooks. Classic recipes are refreshed with an amazing international pantry of seasonings, easy side dishes, and innovative garnishes in this amazing cookbook! Everyday Slow Cooking focuses on contemporary slow cooker favorites without forgetting some of the best slow cooker classics. A broad range of modern recipes take their cues from global influences, seasonal ingredients, and the richly layered, fresh flavors of today, while the classics continue to offer comfort, satisfaction, and make-ahead ease. Beautiful, full-color photography, easy-to-follow recipes, and a comprehensive introduction offer all the inspiration and explanation needed to turn out delicious slow cooker meals. With chapters dedicated to various meats, seafood, veggies, grains & legumes, deserts, and stocks/sides/sauces, this book is truly the last stop on your journey to slow-cooker perfection.

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Take a visual trip through indie rock with this stunning photography collection jam packed with intimate snapshots, late night club gigs,and exclusive portraits by renowned music photographer Piper Ferguson.Indie, Seen is the timely journey through the alternative music scene via the lens of music photographer Piper Ferguson. Beginning her career in the late 1990s as a woman photographer in a once male-dominated field, Piper is known for telling dynamic and intimate stories from behind her lens. The results are beautiful, enthralling, and truly original photographs. Indie, Seen presents Piper’s most personal and exclusive works curated in one volume, from her first portrait sessions with artists like Joe Strummer and Richard Ashcroft, to festival performances, behind-the-scenes photoshoots, editorial portrait sessions, and wild nights out. Enjoy vibrant images of iconic indie rock performers, such as Interpol, The Strokes, Coldplay, and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. With more than 200 images, Indie, Seen is a must-have for every rock and music history fan to indulge and explore the moments behind the music. She was there--now you can be, too. AMAZING IMAGERY: Piper shoots in a wildly creative and intuitive style that makes every photograph jump off the page. Catch your favorite (and new favorite) artists jumping and jamming, posing and playing, and expressing the power of doing it for yourself. GREAT GIFT FOR MUSIC FANS: Presented in a gorgeous hardcover format, this book makes a great gift for not only indie rock fans, but all musical and cultural historians. It’s a perfect coffee-table book to recapture the moment these bands changed music forever. SHE ROCKS: Piper Ferguson found success in her own indie way, from running clubs to capturing iconic music moments. Many pages throughout the book highlight the stories and shots that meant the most to her as a fierce woman in music.

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Celebrate Italian cuisine with more than 90 recipes for authentic, carefree dishes perfect for small gatherings and everyday meals with friends and family.Take a culinary journey through l'Italia with more than 90 recipes for fresh, authentic Italian cooking. The dishes in this mouthwatering collection emphasize carefree Italian cuisine perfect for elevating everyday dining. For intimate gatherings, a batch of Turin-style breadsticks with prosciutto served with Garibaldi spritz cocktails is sure to impress. Celebrate summer flavors and enjoy a night of alfresco dining with bowls of summer minestrone and a peach, tomato and burrata salad garnished with fresh mint and basil. On busy weeknights, a crispy pizza with roasted peppers and soppressata satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. And nothing caps off a delicious evening quite like a sweet pick-me-up such as a dark chocolate panna cotta with cherries. Including a handy section on stocking your Italian pantry and notes on classic Italian staples, Everyday Italian serves as a handy compendium for home cooks of all skill levels to add a little italiana to their kitchens. 90+ RECIPES: Flavorful Italian recipes in this volume span appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, rice and polenta dishes, pizzas and focaccias; meat, fish, and vegetable entrees; and desserts. EXPERT AUTHOR: Domenica Marchetti is the author of several books on Italian cooking. Her recipes and articles on Italian home cooking have been widely published in national publications including Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, the Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post, as well as online publications. INCLUDES INGREDIENT GUIDE: A section on common ingredients found in Italian kitchens breaks down the essentials of stocking your Italian pantry. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Everyday Italian features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes to help inspire and ensure success. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Complete your collection of Williams-Sonoma cookbooks with Everyday Italian. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Everyday Italian includes easy-to-understand instructions for home cooks of all skill levels.

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The Mother''s Gratitude Journal is a guided journal moms can use to reflect on ordinary days and extraordinary moments using approachable, thought-provoking prompts. Capture the essence of the season you’re in, while infusing those long days with a bit of celebration for yourself--and gratitude for the opportunity to experience it all. Created by Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers, co-hosts of The Mom Hour podcast, this journal will inspire moms to not only record memories but also reflect on what these intense days, weeks, months, and years of motherhood mean to us. Francis and Powers, experienced mothers with decades of parenting experience between them, provide encouragement throughout the journal, reminding moms that, “it’s all going to be okay.” With space to record ordinary moments and capture the sweet details of everyday parenting, prompts that will help you document can’t-miss memories, and journal pages for longer reflections, this

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Journey back in time and around the world to learn about dozens of dinosaurs in this beautifully illustrated atlas.Travel the world in prehistoric times to meet the dinosaurs that ruled the land, the reptiles that terrorized the seas, and the pterosaurs that filled the skies. Seek and find the dinosaur fossils left for us to learn about these awesome creatures. Visit each of the world’s continents to discover where your favorite dinosaur has been unearthed and what has been found near you! DISCOVER DOZENS OF DINOS: Filled with fascinating facts about more than 125 dinosaurs, from the Allosaurus to Yutyrannus! Learn where they lived, what they ate, and how to pronounce their names. TRAVEL THE WORLD: Explore the world from Africa to Asia to Antarctica with detailed maps and facts about the dinosaur discoveries made there. JOURNEY THROUGH TIME: Visit the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods to learn about the dinos who lived then and their habitats. BRILLIANT ILLUSTRATIONS: Dinosaurs and environments are depicted in bright, colorful, stylized illustrations that accurately represent their features and characteristics. READ ALONE OR READ ALOUD: Independent readers will pore over the hundreds of fascinating facts about dinosaurs, and emerging readers will love learning along with their favorite grown-up. SPOT THE DINO! “How many pterosaurs can you spot?” or “Which Triassic dinosaurs have long necks?” Use the clues to find dinosaurs throughout the book!

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Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks.From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California’s Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates. Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakota’s Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place. 63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the park’s landscapes that inspired it INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national park’s unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time

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Relive the magic of Spellbound in this coloring-and-activity book that includes more than 45 stickers and 4 gel pens! With pages to color and activities to complete, this book is full of nonstop fun!Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, with Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.Spellbound will premiere globally on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

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Fifty of the world’s most creative people share their stories, their inspirations, and their unique takes on science and education, all inspired by the Exploratorium science museum.What do music visionary Brian Eno, kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen, science writer Mary Roach, Mythbuster Adam Savage, and Pulitzer-winning journalist Thomas Friedman have in common? They are all game-changers: scientists, artists, entertainers, and activists who revolutionized their fields with bold new perspectives and approaches—and they all had transformative, course-setting experiences at the Exploratorium. Join them and 45 more brilliant thinkers and doers in a wonderfully playful, insightful, and sometimes incredibly moving journey to see how you, too, can harness your powers of observation, inquiry, and engagement to be the change you want to see in the world—regardless of who you are or what you do. Interviewees and Subjects Include: Oscar-Winning Sound Designer Walter Murch on observation Laurie Anderson on art as a way of knowing Memory Expert Elizabeth Loftus on how we learn Oliver Sacks on perception Mary Roach on how she learned to ask the right questions Adam Savage on the fun of finding things out Mickey Hart on the art of playing to learn, and learning to play California Governor Gavin Newsom on the importance of science Community activist Randy Carter on finding joy in the worst of places . . . and dozens more interviews, insights, and activities suggested by artists, scientists, poets, and politicians, in a book that’s guaranteed to make you a more creative person. And maybe just change the world.

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The former royal chef to TRH The Prince & Princess of Wales, Prince William, and Prince Harry shares 50 of her best-loved Christmas recipes, set against a backdrop of historical royal Christmas traditions.Some of Britain’s best-loved Christmas traditions are brought to life in this colourful collection of recipes. Former royal chef Carolyn Robb presents 50 festive ideas that will inspire cooks and ‘lovers-of-Christmas’, of all ages. Set against a backdrop of historical royal traditions and 8 splendid palaces, the recipes in this book offer an authentic, yet contemporary, taste of the timeless tradition of a British Christmas; featuring everything from a Gingerbread Village to Bramble Vodka, Blue Cheese and Walnut Biscuits to Tomato and Sweet Red Pepper Relish. ROYAL INSIDER: Carolyn Robb served as a personal chef to the Royal Family for 13 years, creating everything from intimate family meals to formal events. 50 RECIPES: This collection includes something for everyone including a breakfast menu fit for a King, magical edible creations for children and even Christmas preserves. INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with beautiful food photography and inspiration for creating a festive feast fit for a Queen! PALACE TOUR: Take a virtual visit to 8 splendid royal palaces. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow instructions, cooking tips, alternate ingredients suggestions and stunning photgraphs and images, cooks of every skill level can create beautiful Christmas treats and gifts. A ROYAL GIFT: This book is perfect for the anglophile in your life who can’t get enough festive British cooking, baking and gifting.

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Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures! Get up close to some of extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface. A gulper eel with an inflatable mouth, a barreleye fish with a transparent head, a goblin shark with an extendable jaw, a vampire squid that can turn itself inside out, and a sea worm that drops "bombs", are just a few of the incredible creatures you’ll encounter. Filled with facts and bright, bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss takes young readers on a deep dive of adventure and exploration! EXPLORE THE ABYSS: The abyss, or deepest parts of the oceans, is home to some of the weirdest, wildest, and most unique creatures on the planet. 36 INCREDIBLE CREATURES: Kids can learn about dozens of deep-sea dwellers, from the gulper eel with an inflatable mouth to the barreleye fish with a transparent head. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed, and scientifically accurate images bring some of the most incredible deep-sea creatures to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral animal lovers of all ages. CREATURES OF THE ABYSS WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where each creature lurks in the deep. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

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Take an incredible journey back in time to a land of warriors, longboats and legends. Marvel at fabulous treasures and sagas of heroes, monsters and epic voyages.Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt, The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and more!

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A fascinating look at the history of Sun Records, the label that started Rock n’ Roll, told through 70 of its iconic recordings.In Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1950s, there was hard-edged blues playing on Beale Street, and hillbilly boogie on the outskirts of town. But at Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio on Union Avenue, there was something different going on – a whole lotta shakin’, rockin’, and rollin’. This is where rock ’n’ roll was born. Sun Records: the company that launched Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. The label that brought the world, “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Breathless,” “I Walk the Line,” “Mystery Train,” “Good Rockin’ Tonight.” The Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll: 70 Years of Sun Records is the official history of this legendary label, and looks at its story in a unique way: through the lens of 70 of its most iconic recordings. From the early days with primal blues artists like Howlin’ Wolf and B.B. King to long nights in the studio with Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis, you will see how the label was shaped and how it redefined American music. Accompanying the recordings is the label’s origin story and a look at the mission of the label today, as well as “Sun Spot” sidebars—a fascinating dive into subjects such as how the iconic logo was created, the legendary Million Dollar Quartet sessions, and how the song “Harper Valley, PTA” funded the purchase of the label. Written by two of the most acclaimed music writers of our time, Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott, and featuring hundreds of rare images from the Sun archives as well as a foreword by music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, this is a one-of-a-kind book for anyone who wants to know where it all started.

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The royal chef to The Prince & Princess of Wales, Prince William, and Prince Harry shares 50 of her best-loved recipes fit for any teatime event.Former royal chef Carolyn Robb presents sumptuous recipes for tea time inspired by the signature dishes served at 12 of the most popular and luxurious palaces in England. From classic Giant Bourbon Biscuits inspired by Kensington Palace, to Little Scones with Raspberries and Clotted Cream for a Buckingham Palace–inspired garden party, to a White Chocolate and Mint Cake reminiscent of Highgrove House, each delicious recipe offers a taste of the history and tradition of royal British tea parties. ROYAL INSIDER: Carolyn Robb served as a chef to the Royal Family for 11 years, creating everything from intimate family meals to sumptuous formal events. 50 RECIPES: Recreate a royal tea party with sweets, savories, drinks and more. INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with beautiful food photography and inspiration for setting a tea table fit for a Queen! PALACE TOUR: Take a virtual visit to 12 of the most popular and luxurious Palaces the Royal Family has called home. CLASSICS MADE MODERN: Recipes rely on seasonal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions so that cooks of every skill level can make palace favorites at home.

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This elegant set of cookbooks celebrates the characters, customs, and way of life at Downton Abbey. With this alluring and vibrant set of cookbooks, fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike can stage traditional Christmas celebrations and timeless British meals at home. Spanning sweet and savory dishes fit for any occasion—like Pear Charlotte, Oysters au Gratin, Palestine Soup, and Filet Mignons Lili—to classic and Downton–inspired Christmas dishes—like Figgy Pudding, Roast Turkey, Christmas Apple Pie, and Stuffed Mushrooms—these recipes capture the quintessential delicacies Edwardian England, and the proper way to serve them. This gift set features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for special occasion and holiday gatherings, gorgeous food photographs, lifestyle stills from the television series and recent movie, and character quotes, all of which bring the characters of Downton Abbey to life.

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New for 2020, this paperback edition of The Total Dog Manual brings over 200 invaluable tips from David Meyer, Abbie Moore and Dr Pia Stalk, operators of Adopt-A-Pet.com, the world's largest non-profit pet adoption website.Whether a long time or first time dog owner, this 256 page guide will walk you through how to prepare your home, yourself and your family for your new best friend. Get ready to welcome a new bundle of furry canine love into your home and your heart!

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The perfect gift for the Downton Abbey fan! Includes two complete Downton Abbey cookbooks: The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook and The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Cookbook. Recreate the style and glamour of life at Downton Abbey with more than 140+ recipes for delectable tea-time treats and sophisticated cocktails in this deluxe slipcased gift set of two popular Downton Abbey cookbooks. Set a tea table fit for the Dowager Countess with the Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook’s recipes for classics like English Cream Scones and Chocolate Florentines. Make every night a party with libations from The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book, from Prince of Wales Punch to Ginger Beer to the Corpse Reviver hangover cure. Each title includes fascinating British history, guides to the proper decorum for teatime and cocktail service, gorgeous photographs of food and drink, lifestyle stills from the television series and movie, and character quotes.

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A unique and beautiful approach to understanding climate change with practical actions to help protect the planet.Climate change is an important, yet complicated, subject How Do We Stop Climate Change? makes it accessible for all ages, from the 8+ year-olds inspired by Greta Thunberg to parents and teachers. Beautiful illustrations from noted picture book illustrator Dragan Kordic combine with a straightforward narrative from science writer Tom Jackson to make this an enticing, fascinating, and illuminating read. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information. GORGEOUS GIFT: A beautiful and thoughtful gift for children, families, and classrooms. TIMELY TOPIC: A 2020 BBC poll found 80% of kids are concerned about the environment. Inspired by activists like Greta Thunberg, they are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet. UNIQUE APPROACH: The book is structured using a visual thinking technique called 'mind mapping', where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. The 'mind map' connects the information, making it easy to grasp. ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers.

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The tenth book in the bestselling series from American Girl, American Girl Summer Treats features over 50 kid-friendly recipes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts, and icy treats for enjoying during the summer months.From Mermaid Ice Cream Pops and Frozen Lemonade to Watermelon Cake and Day-at-the-Beach Cupcakes, American Girl Summer Treats offers an enticing collection of delicious baked goods and cool sweets that take full advantage of all the seasonal fruits and dessert trends of the summer months. The more than 50 inspiring recipes appeal to young chefs of all experience levels with easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, gorgeous full-color photography, helpful cooking tips, and ideas for serving and preparation. Included are no-fail instructions for mixing the perfect pie pastry, helpful cooking decorating techniques for a summer cookie plate, and how to make ice cream from scratch. Whether you want to celebrate the 4th of July, cool off with a poolside Piña Colada, or throw an ice cream party, this book will inspire you to make the most of any summer’s day.

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For your favourite essential oils, you'll discover recipes, quick tips and DIY projects to boost your beauty, home and general wellness.We all hear that essential oils are good for us the aromas and chemicals in these special distilled herbal treatments can soothe the senses, kick-start a sluggish day, or even help restore health or repair troubled skin. There are a whole host of ways to use oils from decadent massage candles to hardworking laundry bombs, from relieving bug-bit balm to skin-clearing concoctions.Essential Glow is packed with everything the home DIY-er needs: 150 recipes and tips with simply step-by-step instructions, a pantry primer, ideas for building a toolkit, and much more. For your favourite essential oils, you'll discover recipes, quick tips and DIY projects to boost your beauty, home and general wellness, plus a diagnostic tool that helps you treat common ailments with the right essential oil mixes.

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Learning to bake can be exciting and fun! Featuring step-by-step instructions and full-color photos for over 30 sweet and savory recipes, this easy-to-follow book will help teach your child the baking basics along with finger-licking treats. Beginning with a quick primer on pan prep and necessary ingredients, Junior Baker offers easy recipes that make baking a cinch. Junior Baker will inspire kids to have fun in the kitchen while providing simple instructions on how to bake up a scrumptious collection of sweet and savory favorites. Recipe highlights include: Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Bread, Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Chocolate Tart, Lemon and Vanilla Cheesecake, Confetti Birthday Cake, Raspberry-Swirled Meringues, Cookies and Cream Cupcakes, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats, Garlic and Herb Focaccia, Soft Pretzels and much more! This companion title to Junior Chef, this series will be a staple for your little kitchen connoisseur!

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What’s for dinner tonight? You’ll find a year’s-worth of ideas inside this inspiring volume of 365 recipes, including recipes for soups, salads, desserts, and one pot, vegetable, and healthy dishes. From the best-selling Williams Sonoma Of The Day series, comes a compilation of 365 favorite recipes, ranging from soups, salads, desserts, and one pot, vegetable, and healthy dishes. Find inspiration for cooking any day of the year in this indispensable collection. This colorful, calendar-style cookbook offers ideas to match any season, occasion, or mood. Organized by date, this book can be used as a guide to eating seasonally throughout the year. Stunning photographs and a colorful graphic design add visual appeal to the enticing cookbook.

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Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit tells the compelling story of how Walt Disney's beloved graphic alter ego, the most enduring pop icon ever created, was born, how it soon took on a life of its own, and became an instantly recognisable figure virtually everywhere on earth. It is an extensive illustrated biography and pop culture study of the diminutive cartoon star whose unprecedented success laid the foundation for everything the Walt Disney Company has achieved over the years. Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit chronicles the life and times of Disney's cheerful signature character, beginning with his lively syncopated debut in 1928 in Steamboat Willie at the tail end of the Jazz Age and into the Depression, and traces his impact on the realms of high art, literature, even politics in peace and in war both in the United States and abroad.

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Reimagine family-friendly comfort food: this comprehensive cookbook makes daily home cooking a nourishing, easy, and anticipated part of the day. At Home Favorites provides cozy home cooks with flavorful and accessible recipes, including pizza, pasta, one-pot meals, and more. Bringing modern flavor and ingredient profiles to classic home-cooking recipes, these dishes will appeal to all ages and are crafted to include all dietary preferences. Whether you’re making butternut squash pizza, potato gnocchi with a beef-cinnamon sauce, or a classic minestrone, this cookbook promises appetizing inspiration for family meals any night of the week. Visually-driven guides to making pizza doughs, fresh pastas, and dumplings make this volume a fantastic resource for cooks of all skill levels. OVER 100 RECIPES: Recipes span favorite dishes and exciting, seasonal flavor profiles. Easy variations make recipes suitable for eaters with different diets, and tips on prepping, storing, and repurposing leftovers cater to busy home cooks interested in reducing food waste. FROM THE WILLIAMS SONOMA TEST KITCHEN: Step-by-step recipe instructions, helpful tips, techniques, and serving ideas make this the most accessible reference for home cooks to serve classic dishes, as well as contemporary twists on old favorites. IN-DEPTH VISUAL GUIDE: Visually-driven sections on pizza doughs, fresh pasta, and dumplings give home cooks of all skill levels the reference guide they need to create delicious, nourishing home-cooking favorites.

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