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Dot-to-dot puzzles have long been a popular activity for generations, with the opportunity to while away the hours uncovering hidden pictures. This new book takes simple join-the-dot art to the next level with 20 puzzles featuring world-famous buildings. Intricate, challenging and rewarding to finish, the puzzles range from 304 to 1009 dots and will have you transfixed as you progress from dot to dot to see what you have drawn.

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Dot-to-dot puzzles have been a popular activity for many generations, with the opportunity to while away the hours uncovering hidden scenes lying amongst the dots. This fabulous new book takes simple join-the-dot art to the next level with 40 puzzles of mythical beasts, flying horses, magical sorcerers and terrifying ghouls to complete. Intricate, challenging and rewarding to finish, the puzzles range from 250 to 1020 dots and will have you transfixed as you gradually progress from dot to dot trying to see what you have drawn.

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Wander through the pages of this charming book to discover a lost world of enchanted gardens, where flighty woodland nymphs play among the nodding flora and fauna and sleepy magical creatures stir among the fallen leaves. Bring these delightful scenes to life by colouring in the intricate drawings with pens, pencils or paints. Appealing to young and old alike, this beautiful activity book will provide hours of peaceful seclusion in an increasingly stressful world.

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The Harley-Davidson motorcyle is the stuff of myth and legend - a true American icon for generations of thrill-seekers. This book charts the history and evolution of the company and the machine, from its humble beginnings to the present day, and features a chronological guide to every Harley model produced, from the 1906 Silent Gray Fellow to the VR1000 superbike. It includes photographs showing each motorcycle to perfection, together with technical specifications, key design elements, engineering standards and notable attributes. The book offers a wealth of information about this most intriguing, enduring and individual of marques.

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This comprehensive cookbook offers an innovative approach to food that is perfect for today's busy modern cook. It explains the basics of making fuss-free food with the fewest possible but freshest available ingredients. Recipes include fast breakfast bites, tasty appetizers and dips, party snacks and sweet teatime cookies, as well as main meals that cater for fish and meat lovers, and vegetarians. Beautifully photographed throughout with over 1550 step-by-step pictures, this is the one and only cookbook for anyone who loves good food and demands superb results, but wants to spend less money in the supermarket and less time in the kitchen.

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Whether you are a complete novice or an occasional dabbler, whether you merely need a little help with a tricky technique or want to improve your skills, this book reveals the secrets of successful cooking. All the basics are explained, including how to peel tomatoes, cook rice, make scrambled eggs, line a flan tin, roast a chicken, cut up a mango, make a sponge cake, and knead bread dough. You can follow the step-by-step photographs and create delicious meals with confidence, and the wealth of recipe ideas will enable you to perfect the skills you are learning. If you want to achieve fabulous, tasty results, this book will help you every step of the way.

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This vibrant book brings together the cooking styles of Spain, Africa and the Middle East in a collection of more than 300 authentic recipes. All the archetypal dishes are featured, including the much-loved and appetizing Middle-Eastern mezze dishes such as Falafel and Houmus, slow-cooked Moroccan tagines and vibrant Spanish paellas, but also less well-known dishes such as Joloff Chicken and Rice from west Africa, and Tanzanian Fish Curry. These easy-to-follow recipes, with step-bystep instructions, professional tips and 1400 fabulous photographs, make a superb resource of ideas and a perfect instructional guide.

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This book is an in-depth guide to all aspects of angling, illustrated with more than 450 practical and identification photographs. It includes the descriptions and information on the various species, where to fish for them and what features to look out for. It includes an advice on the types of bait and the tackle to use to guarantee success. It offers tactical information that helps you identify the best places to fish for each species. It includes a special feature on fishing abroad, written and photographed by internationally renowned angler John Wilson. Fishing is enjoyed in different forms all over the world by people of all ages and abilities. This volume is a guide to all aspects of game, coarse and sea angling. It features descriptions of the various species, information on where to fish and what to look for, and advice on the best types of bait and tackle to catch the fish you are hunting. If you feel adventurous and want to travel further afield, the book also includes a special chapter on fishing abroad. From Spain to South Africa, you will be tempted to take a trip and share the excitement of fighting those monster catches.The book is particularly useful for those wanting to expand their skills and explore new possibilities.

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From ancient Greece to the Victorian era and into modern times, vinegar and oil have been used for an infinite variety of purposes. This book explores the many varied applications of these wondrous substances, looking at their distinct properties, the range of types available and their uses as valued ingredients in medicinal treatments, household cleaners, beauty treatments, aromatherapy, as well as 130 irresistible culinary recipes for sauces, marinades, soups and desserts and everything in between. Illustrated with more than 700 beautiful photographs, this wonderful compendium explores the amazing versatility and health and household benefits of these magical everyday ingredients.

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This is an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and care, with step-by-step instructions and over 145 stunning photographs. It features a directory of over 50 varieties of succulents, including Agave, Aloe, Cotyledon, Euphorbia, Haworthia, Kalanchoe, Lithops, Sedum and Testudinaria. It features step-by-step photographic guidance on planting, repotting, propagation by seeds and cuttings, everyday maintenance, and common pests and diseases. For each variety, full botanical information is provided on growth, spread, size and flowering, as well as suggestions for other recommended species to try. One of the great wonders of nature is the ability of plants to adapt and survive in the harshest of environments. Growing mostly in desert areas, succulents provide many fascinating examples of this. Among this plant group there is an astonishing variety of size, shape and hue to be found, ranging from Testudinaria elephantipes, with its swollen hemispherical wooden base, to stone plants such as Lithops, that are little more than a pair of swollen leaves. This book features 50 of the best varieties, and explains how to cultivate and care for them.Hardy and stoical, but also immensely varied, every grower will find a succulent to suit their tastes.

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This title features 180 delicious recipes for healthy soups, salads, main courses and desserts, shown in over 750 photographs. It features tempting soups, appetizers, snacks, salads, main courses, accompaniments and surprisingly delicious desserts and bakes. It includes virtually fat-free versions of classics such as vegetarian moussaka, pizza, frittata, curries and stews, as well as enticing new ideas such as Spiced Mango Soup with Yogurt; Garlicky Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette; Leek, Squash and Tomato Gratin; Tofu and Vegetable Thai Curry; and Summer Berry Crepes. It offers expert advice on healthy eating with guidelines for cutting out the fat while retaining all the taste, with low-fat and no-fat cooking techniques and tips throughout. Packed with a fantastic range of delicious yet healthy vegetarian recipes, this essential cookbook is perfect for today's health-conscious lifestyles. There are over 180 recipes for soups, appetizers and snacks, side dishes, salads, light lunches and main courses, as well as enticing low-fat or no-fat breads, cakes and desserts.Dishes include Vegetable Kebabs with Mustard and Honey, Fresh Ravioli with Pumpkin, Ratatouille Pancakes, Vegetable Moussaka, Balti Stir-fried Vegetables with Cashews, Tropical Coconut Sorbet, and Chocolate and Banana Brownies. The book is the perfect kitchen companion for everyone who cares about their health and diet.

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This title includes 190 wonderful recipes for soups that will inspire the emotions, excite the taste buds, warm the body and comfort the soul. It is a tempting collection of delicious soups, broths, chowders, bisques, consommes and gumbos. It is superbly illustrated with over 730 photographs. It includes a complete guide to ingredients, and step-by-step instructions for making your own stocks and creative garnishes. It features dishes from all over the world, including Hungarian Cherry Soup, Moroccan Harira, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo and Thai Fish Broth. Chapters include light and refreshing soups, smooth vegetable soups, chunky vegetable soups, legume soups, pasta and noodle soups, chicken and duck soups, meat soups, fish soups and shellfish soups. It offers complete nutritional information for every recipe. This lavishly illustrated volume is a fantastic showcase of soup recipes, offering truly mouthwatering ideas. The book opens with guide to essential soup ingredients, then presents a superb collection of soups from each corner of the world, for every taste, season and occasion. There are soups from the finest cuisines - sumptuous Avgolemono and Seafood Chowder from the Mediterranean, Mexican-style Tortilla Tomato Soup and Thai classics such as Cellophane Noodle Soup. The book contains wonderful versions of all the classic soups, soups for everyday eating and family meals, and a whole range of innovative new recipes to try.

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This is a fantastic compendium of the greatest card games from around the world, including the history, rules, and winning strategies for each game, with more than 400 illustrations. It covers everything from fun and simple games for beginners and family players, to professional tips and expert guidance for advanced play in serious games of chance. It is a comprehensive, practical guide to over 200 games, explaining how to play and win. It offers clear instructions make the book a useful one for players at all levels - beginners, intermediates and experts. It covers all the world's most popular games, including bridge, gin rummy, blackjack, poker, solitaire, piquet and cribbage. It details the rules of each game, with strategies for play, history and fascinating facts about famous players. This essential reference for card-game players brings together all the best card games, including canasta, bridge, rummy, blackjack, cribbage, whist, solitaire and poker. The book opens with a brief history of cards, with tutorials for beginners on general play, and a gold mine of tips for intermediate and advanced players. The practical heart of the book is divided into two sections covering trick-taking and non-trick taking games. Here are all the classics plus scores of lesser-known treats such as Thirty-One Rum and Spit. Whether you want to settle a dispute about rules or find a new game for the family, this is the only book you will ever need on the subject.

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This title offers 400 delicious and quick step-by-step recipes for the busy book, featuring more than 1600 photographs. It is an unbeatable selection of 10-minute, 20-minute and 30-minute recipes that combine convenience and speed with fresh, healthy foods and tastes. It is a delicious collection of easy-to-prepare recipes, including breakfasts, appetizers, snacks, family meals, suppers, dinner parties, indulgent desserts and a range of meat, poultry, vegetarian and pasta main course dishes. It is an introductory guide to no-fuss cooking advises on must-have utensils, simple ways to stock a store cupboard, short-cut baking ingredients and how to prepare stocks, marinades, dips, sauces, condiments and preserves. Nutritional information detailing fats, carbohydrates and calorific content will enable the reader to incorporate these quick-fix meals into a balanced diet. With over 400 original recipes, this is the ultimate guide to healthy, home-cooked food that can be rustled up in a matter of minutes. Beginning with ideas for breakfast and brunch - from porridge to buttermilk pancakes - this book is also packed with ideas for mid-morning snacks and lunches, whether you crave a classic banana smoothie, spicy plantain chips, griddled tomatoes on soda bread or a deli-style Caesar salad. A classic range of fish, chicken, pork, beef and lamb dishes prove that quick cooking and succulent meats are perfect partners, while the collection of vegetarian and pasta mains, side dishes and tasty salads burst with taste and texture. Desserts such as chocolate rum souffles or passion fruit creams make a perfect end to a delightful meal.

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This title offers 150 delicious recipes shown in 300 beautiful photographs. It is a stunning collection of ice cream recipes from all around the world, to suit all tastes, to make both by hand and in an ice cream machine. Every conceivable type of ice cream is covered, including classics such as vanilla, chocolate, coffee, toffee, rum and raisin, along with irresistible new combinations, such as peach and almond, gooseberry and elderflower, rosemary, star anise, chilli, basil and saffron. It features a guide to all the equipment, techniques and essential ingredients, and how to create delectable accompaniments such as sauces, cones and cookies. It offers clear easy-to-follow recipes, beautifully illustrated throughout with 300 photographs to ensure perfect results every time. It includes a nutritional breakdown for every recipe. Ice cream is impossible to resist, whatever your age and for every occasion. Cooks and chefs across the world have spent hundreds of years perfecting every possible way of delighting our tastebuds with delicious ices. Whether you want a cooling Raspberry Sherbet or Watermelon Granita; a tempting Passion Fruit Mousse or Hot Apple Ice Cream with Cinnamon Bread to finish off a dinner party; or an Apricot Parfait or Nougat Ice Cream just for the sheer indulgence, you will find it in this book. A guide provides information on how to layer and ripple, use moulds of different shapes and sizes, and how to make your own baskets, cones, cookies and ice bowls, as well as describing the dazzling ingredients you can use.

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This title includes information from treating cuts, sprains and bandaging in an emergency to making decisions on headaches, fevers and rashes: plus all you need to know about the long-term health and fitness of your family. This title is packed with over 1100 photographs, artworks, diagrams and illustrations, all in colour, specially commissioned to teach essential first-aid techniques and to show symptoms clearly. It provides information on how to cope and care in an emergency - from splints, simple bandages and slings to resuscitation and life-saving technique, all shown step-by-step. It tackles the health issues that will affect your family all the way through their lives. It provides quick-reference boxes that identify the most obvious symptoms of an illness, while the text analyses possible diagnoses and appropriate responses. The first half of the book is packed with a wide range of information on every aspect of first aid and life saving, with special sections on babies and toddlers; outdoor safety and travel; and, planning a safe and secure home. Informative flow charts, symptom lists and warning boxes are featured, and background information explains how to stay healthy and prevent accidents. In the second half of the book hundreds of medical conditions are examined, discussed and diagnosed. Practical and jargon-free advice is given on every type of illness, from everyday complaints such as colds, headaches and fatigue, through to serious conditions including strokes, kidney stones and Parkinson's Disease.

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From the earliest times, people have told stories of allpowerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. This book explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.

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In this book you will find garlands, circles and wreaths for all seasons and occasions - weddings, Valentine's Day, Christmas and more. There are beautiful designs ranging from the very simple to more elaborate creations - make a green and white fruit blossom wreath to celebrate the arrival of spring, a sunflower swag to remind you of long summer days, a traditional harvest swag for autumn, and a bay and orange swag as a winter mantelpiece decoration. Basic wiring and taping methods are described and illustrated step by step. Whatever the season, this stimulating project book has something to make every occasion special.

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How-to tuition from the experts in a wide range of martial arts, with clear photographs showing the movements, techniques and equipment, with historical overview.

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This impressive, newly-updated encyclopedia is both a fascinating history of aircraft carrier development and a well-documented visual directory of more than 150 of the world’s aviation ships spanning a period of almost 120 years. The book’s coverage follows the definition of an aircraft carrier as “a ship whose primary function is to operate aircraft”, and includes, at one end of the chronological scale, kite balloon ships and airships and, at the other, the many types of modern warships that carry aircraft such as variable-geometry jets, V/STOL aircraft and helicopters. Each directory entry includes a specification panel detailing country of origin, date of commissioning, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, machinery and performance. All the carriers are accompanied by identification photographs, many of which have never previously been published together in one volume. Illustrated throughout, this book provides both enthusiasts and historians with key information about the world’s aircraft carriers, and is an essential read for anyone interested in naval aviation. An illustrated history of over 150 vessels from Zeppelins and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered warships, with more than 650 identification photographs. Examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier: the first flights from ships in World War I; developments during the inter-war years and World War II; and the carriers used in Suez, Vietnam, the Falklands, Syria and Iraq. Features the most important vessels in the world, from early ships such as the USS Langley, HMS Furious, the Japanese Navy Hosho and the Italian Navy Giuseppe Miraglia, to the modern carriers of today including USS Gerald R. Ford, HMS Prince of Wales, INS Vikrant, Spanish Navy Juan Carlos I and the PLA Navy Type 001 Liaoning. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each carrier’s country of origin, date of commissioning, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, machinery and performance. Includes a glossary explaining key military terms and abbreviations.

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This meticulously researched book provides an accessible history of the nine crusades between 1096 and 1272 plus smaller campaigns across Europe culminating in the Holy League's victory over the Ottomans at the Battle of Lepanto. It covers the land the crusading knights lost and won, the kingdoms they established, the inspiration that motivated them, and the controversies that still surround them. It also features some of the larger-than-life knights such as Robert of Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon, Frederick II, and Richard the Lionheart and their contribution to the holy wars. Illustrated with over 400 fine art images, and with expert text, this book is a beautiful and fascinating account of an extraordinary historical period.

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Sussex pond pudding, fruit crumbles, trifle, steak and oyster pie, raised pork pies, scones, stotties, Bosworth jumbles, the full English... In this book you'll find everything from old-fashioned favourites and current classics to less well known, almost forgotten historical dishes (a few of which might raise an eyebrow), along with many wonderful local recipes. The collection offers a glorious illustration of England's splendid culinary diversity. The recipes are easy to follow, with accessible ingredients, and achievable in today's modern kitchens. Introductory chapters detail the history of cooking and eating in England, the feasts and festivals, high days and holidays, eating habits and ingredients. This glorious cookbook offers the true taste of England, and a fascinating glimpse of the past. The food of England has been shaped partly by the temperate climate and geography of the British Isles, but also by the nation's history of invasion, settlement and immigration. The English have had a stream of foreign influences to enrich their culinary development, initially from the European mainland, but also from the Americas, Asia and the Far East. Local specialities and traditional recipes play a role in creating the distinctive food identity of each region. This comprehensive and sumptuous book is both a history and an inspiration, and a journey down memory lane. There are childhood classics and comfort favourites in here - shepherd's pie and jammy tarts - as well as elaborate celebration centrepieces that might be more admired than attempted, but seeing these raised game pies and wobbling domed blancmange could tempt you to try. Learn how to make a proper Spotted Dick, or Plum Pudding, or Cabinet Pudding - a Beef Wellington, a Hindle Wake (whole cold chicken in sauce). It's not all fancy, there are boiled eggs with soldiers, sausage and mash, and Toad in the Hole. There are Bath buns, Sally Lunn buns, Devonshire Splits... Simnel Cake, Roly Poly, Lemon Meringue Pie and Lemon Drizzle. Gorgeous photographs and tried-and-tested recipes make everything easy to follow. This collection is guaranteed to have something that will nudge a memory, surprise you, make you smile, and take you to the kitchen.

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Greek cooks make wonderful use of the abundance of seasonal ingredients, and quality produce is at the heart of this rich and varied cuisine. This sumptuous book, an updated and extended brand-new edition of Rena's bestselling classic, presents traditional recipes from mainland Greece and the islands, and includes essential information about popular ingredients, such as vine leaves, okra and kefalotyri cheese. The glorious recipes, peppered with fascinating anecdotes and helpful tips, include Potato and Feta Salad, Grilled Swordfish Skewers, Baked Fish in the Style of Spetse, Veal Escalopes from Corfu, and the unusual Squid with Spinach from Crete. This book will provide inspirational ideas for healthy, tasty meals. Rena's glorious collection of evocative recipes will inspire and delight every cook. The 100 recipes are gorgeously photographed throughout. "This book showcases the very essence of the cuisine from my experience during a long lifetime of cooking, eating and writing about Greek food. Yiamas!”

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Riding horses is an age-old pleasure but one that can't be taken lightly. People who want to take up this wonderfully satisfying sport, and those who wish to improve their skill, will find this comprehensive and responsible book to riding styles and skills both inspiring and informative. Basic Riding Techniques tells you what you need to know to get started, section two goes into slightly more advanced skills, such as how to achieve bend and flexion. Introduction to Jumping explores the principles of rhythm and balance; The World of the Horse is a fascinating introduction to the world of competition and international horse shows; and, Equestrian Events examines the exciting world open to people who ride for sport and pleasure. (Parts of the book have been previously published in Debby's Practical Rider's Handbook, now OOP, with extensive new material and updates for this new volume.)

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"By harnessing the power of plants to grow more plants, my garden - which at the outset was always intended to be organic - quietly became vegan by stealth. Realising I had crafted a vibrant, nature-filled and no-dig garden from scratch, and was able to sustain it without lifting a forkful of manure, or any of the other grisly by-products (dried blood, bonemeal) of the animal-exploiting meat, dairy, poultry and fishery industries, filled me with an unexpected buzz. That same buzz has taken my growing, as well as my thinking about how what I do in my garden affects our natural world, way beyond just organic gardening. My vegan-organic gardening journey delights and surprises and teaches me something new each day, and I know of no better way to bring beauty and abundance into our beleaguered, changing world." Our natural living world is undergoing profound change, with implications for every living thing on earth. To meet this challenge we must rethink many aspects of our everyday lives, including the way in which we cultivate our gardens. This book explains a mindful, gentle, yet powerful way of gardening that is in harmony with nature. Vegan gardening builds on the spirit and philosophy of organic gardening - but goes way beyond it. We discover how our garden (or backyard) is actually a living, dynamic ecosystem in its own right, and how wildlife, in all its guises, is crucial to creating a healthy ecological balance. Climate-friendly gardening is explored with examples of how to take practical steps to reduce our 'gardening footprint'. Peat composts deplete the world of non-renewable resources, but there are effective (and easy) alternatives and solutions for flourishing plants. Pests only need to be contained, not killed - and beneficial wildlife can be encouraged.The no-dig approach is better for the soil and the plants - as well as your back! The concept of a vegan-organic, closed-loop garden, self-sufficient in everything it needs - from soil-building compost to plant supports - is shown in action.

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Vegan eating isn't a new cookbook trend, but this book is different, aimed directly at children and teens, who are often more committed to changing the world by their actions. Although there are vegan cookbooks by tattooed tough guys, beautiful health-bunnies, nutritional gurus and eco warriors, few address the problem that most kids don't like to eat their kind of food. Eating interesting and healthy vegan food is easier for adults, with time to prepare and more-sophisticated tastebuds that relish the fusion of spices and flavours (and vegetables). Feeding kids is often a challenge, and veganism adds an extra twist. Many children and teenagers are making this dietary choice, but still demand food that they like to eat. For the cook, the need is for dishes that are feasible to put together, day in day out, and yet fulfil requirements for health and nutrition. This book makes it possible: yummy, accessible food that has kid-appeal, is healthy, and not too time-consuming either. These are recipes for the dishes that we know kids want to eat, vegan or not. Some might not like pasta with wet (or dry) sauce, some may object to relishes on their burgers, or too-spicy stir-fries, or just to roasted veg – but we guarantee there will be something here they like: tikka-style tofu wrap; spag veganese; ‘no-fish’ and chips; sticky tofu noodles; chocolate cake; it’s-not-cheesecake. Eating a balanced diet is important for all of us, not just for children and teenagers (and students), and now is the best time to enjoy cooking up some healthy, delicious recipes with everyday appeal. Happy vegan eating!

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How to cope and care in an emergency – from splints, simple bandages and slings to life-saving techniques. Designed to help you assess, recognize and handle medical emergencies of all kinds swiftly, calmly and efficiently. Deals in detail with every level of problem, from sickness and headaches to serious incidents. Special chapters on everyday health care and life-saving techniques for babies and small children.

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This inspiring book offers expert information on how to create the perfect Japanese-style garden in any location, large or small. It presents the history of Japanese gardens and the principles underlying them. Sections on the five classic Japanese garden styles (pond gardens, dry gardens, tea gardens, stroll gardens and courtyard gardens) explain their key characteristics with practical tips on how to achieve them. Fifteen projects for creating complete Japanese gardens follows, with clear explanations, illustrations and gorgeous photography. A plant directory then details the various types of plants with advice on flowering habits and hardiness, while the final section outlines the maintenance of a Japanese garden including a calendar of care. Whether you want to develop a stroll garden in a natural space, or a small dry garden with minimal plants and rocks, this beautiful volume is an essential companion.

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Do you yearn to be surrounded by tidiness? Do you wish you could spend your days enjoying your home rather than endlessly searching through boxes, drawers and cupboards for something you hoped to find in an instant? If so, you're not alone. Tidiness is both a physical entity and a frame of mind. It's a global craze tapping into the human need for order, calm and sanctuary in a busy world. It can take a little effort to get organised but the results can be life-changing. Tidiness isn't just about the physical act of putting things where we feel they ought to be: it's also about how order can help us be the very best version of ourselves. This inspired handbook gives practical pointers on how to start, working through your home room by room to find new systems and order in your life, and tips on how to tackle the physical and mental challenges you encounter along the way.

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Angling is one of the most popular sports around the world, giving thousands of hours of pleasure to fishermen and women of all ages and levels. Here is extensive expert advice on the best fishing techniques and locations, and how to select rods, reels, lines, flies and plugs as well as clothes and accessories for all situations. The various skills involved in freshwater, saltwater and game fishing are covered in detail, with diagrams and explanations of different techniques. The book includes an in-depth visual guide to the major species the angler is likely to encounter, with advice on recognition, size potential and feeding habits, together with professional tips of the trade on how to catch each type.

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"The food of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan takes me on a journey - a dip into history and scoot through modern life - as every dish has a connection to stories and passion, old traditions and new. Visiting this region is never dull as life unfolds before your eyes with chaos in the noisy streets, colour in the busy markets, and a feast of flavour wherever you go. If there is one thing that can unite communities it is food: the garlicky hummus and tangy smoked aubergine dip; spicy falafel and juicy fattoush; hot buttery pastries that melt in the mouth; comforting rice dishes and bean stews; classic kibbeh in all shapes and sizes; and moreish milk puddings and fritters in scented syrup. There are Muslim feasts and Christian celebrations, Jewish and Armenian traditions, Palestinian communities and Arab heritage - there's a little bit of everything under this vast culinary roof." The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as all the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of classic recipes, all beautifully photographed.

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A highly readable history of the military and political events of World War One, this wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war then embarks on major chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with sections detailing the weapons used from dreadnoughts and anti-aircraft guns to U-boats and heavy field artillery, with specification boxes providing key technical details on each weapon. A final chapter looks at the aftermath of war and the newly emerging European states. All aspects of the conflict are covered, from common illnesses through to the use of propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Key fact boxes delve into the lives of the political leaders, generals and fighters, and also discuss the political movements which flourished. The first battle of Ypres, battles in Champagne and Artois, the winter offensive against Russia, and the breaking of the Hindenburg line are all discussed in detail. It chronicles the course of each year of the war, and details the major events, including the battle of the Marne, the first day of the Somme, the race to the sea, and the stalemate on the Italian front. Fascinating fact boxes highlight the lives of important political leaders and generals, such as Alexei Brusilov, Henri-Philippe Petain, Douglas Haig, David Lloyd George and President Woodrow Wilson. Illustrated with compelling and evocative photographs taken during World War One, and featuring informative maps and battleplans.

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Learning to paint using oils, acrylics and gouache requires training in specific painting skills. This practical guide is an ideal introduction to all three media for beginners, as well as including exercises and projects to challenge more experienced artists. The introduction details the materials and equipment necessary before demonstrating key techniques such as wet into wet with gouache, impasto with acrylics, and glazing with oils. There then follows 25 beautiful painting projects ranging from landscapes and portraits to still lifes and abstract canvases. Step-by-step photographs guide you through every stage, enabling you to paint with confidence. Discover the pleasures and practicalities of painting with this fully-illustrated artist’s manual. A how-to introduction to all aspects of painting with oils, acrylics and gouache, from beginners to intermediates, with full technical instruction. There is guidance on the most common paint techniques with small-scale practice exercises to try, including wet into wet, drybrush, alla prima, glazing, scumbling, impasto, and removing paint. The 25 original full-scale step-by-step projects cover a range of popular subjects and treatments, from a simple study of a young child and a sun-dappled woodland path to a sweeping beach landscape and a sleeping cat.

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The history of the tractor is one of rapid development, from the turn of the 20th century when it was a substitute for the horse, to today's sophisticated machines which boast a range of technologically advanced equipment. This fact-packed encyclopedia charts this exceptional history, the machines and their manufacturers. Each vehicle is illustrated with archive material or photography, together with specification boxes detailing engine capacity, power, transmission and weight. Including an international overview of farm machinery around the world, the volume forms a highly comprehensive tractor encyclopedia that all enthusiasts will want to own. The ultimate book for every tractor and agricultural machinery enthusiast, this is a detailed portrait in words and pictures of farm vehicles and their evolution. Covering every aspect of the tractor and its components, from the history of the inventors, innovators and factories, to the vehicles' engine capacities and power, the glorious images feature original machines, vintage models restored to their former glory, together with their modern-day high-tech equivalents.

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Based on the simple principle that in order to lose weight effectively and safely you have to reduce your calorie intake and increase your activity levels, this practical guide outlines a healthy three-week weight-loss scheme that will leave you looking and feeling fabulous. There is a range of delicious low-fat recipes – from breakfasts and snacks to light lunches, main meals and even some sweet treats – and also easy-to-follow aerobic and toning exercises, and expert beauty tips that will help you maximize your assets. Carefully constructed meal and exercise planners make following the regime easy, while step-by-step recipes and routines ensure culinary success and safe exercising. Full nutritional information and at-a-glance calorie counts make sticking to the daily requirements simple.

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Everyone loves soup, it is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you yearn for a traditional creamy tomato, a spicy fish chowder or a deliciously umami-rich ramen, a mug of soup is the perfect supper on the sofa, quick lunch and between-meal savoury snack. But a great-tasting soup has to involve long cooking with big pans and bulk ingredients, right? Wrong! Every soup in this book has been specially created to suit the microwave and to be cooked in a single mug, ready to eat. Instead of opening up a can, you can have an even yummier home-cooked mushroom soup, or chicken, even minestrone - made fresh in just the same amount of time.

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The guitar is a fascinating instrument that has been around in various forms for thousands of years, and continues to be the instrument of choice for many musicians today. This book will guide you through all you need to know to play both acoustic and electric versions, from buying the right guitar and learning the basic chords to mastering advanced techniques. History sections cover the evolution and development of the guitar, and the book also includes fully illustrated directories exploring the many different types of guitar in depth. With over 1500 photographs and musical exercises, this manual is an essential guide for all guitarists.

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Planning and maintaining a successful garden is an enjoyable and creative process. If you dream of borders of bright and scented blooms, a healthy green lawn, a patio in which to relax, or even low-maintenance ideas to lessen the workload, here are the skills to guarantee success. There are plenty of tips to incorporate aromatic shrubs and architectural plants into your garden, as well as ideas for filling space with annuals. Schemes for attractive hanging baskets and window boxes are also included. With over 1200 photographs illustrating both techniques and beautiful gardens, the book contains everything you need to create a stunning outdoor area.

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There are times when we all need to take refuge from the demands of everyday life. Retreating from the world for a few precious hours gives us time to soothe and re-energize our over-tired bodies and over-stimulated minds with some much-needed pampering. This book provides all the encouragement you need. Prepare your sanctuary with warm towels, soft lighting and gentle music, and lose yourself in a reverie with your preferred products: rich and creamy herbal soaps, scented bath and body oils, natural hair rinses, and nourishing creams and lotions. In this book the author reveals the therapeutic powers of top-to-toe body care, deep relaxation and quiet contemplation. The suggestions will help you to create a sense of well-being that will remain with you as you emerge to face the world, rested, refreshed and fully restored.

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