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Big Green Egg has a cult following amongst BBQ experts due to its high-performance cooking at a range of temperatures and NASA specification ceramics. As more and more enthusiasts realise what a versatile and practical bit of cooking kit the EGG is, experts and amateurs alike are looking for recipes to test out their skills and maximise the EGG's capabilities.Cooking on the Big Green Egg showcases this vital piece of outdoor cooking equipment and offers instructions and recipes for everything you'd ever want to cook in it. Award-winning author of Goat, James Whetlor, guides the reader through the basics of using your Big Green Egg, with a full explanation of how it works and how to get the best out of it, whether you’re cooking on the grill or plancha, oven roasting, smoking, baking, cooking ‘dirty’ directly on the coals, or taking it low and slow. With James's cooking advice and tips, you'll then be ready to cook your way through 70 amazing recipes including all the basic meats and joints, whole fish, vegetables and jaw-dropping BBQ feasts. With this outstanding book by your side you'll go from beginner to EGG expert in no time, and enjoy delicious food in the process all year round.

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Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘Specialist Subject Cookbook’ category (2021)Everyone loves pizza, right? Saver of parties, empty fridges and hangovers the world over – pizza has come to the rescue of the human race more times than is worth counting. So, if you can’t imagine your world without dough, cheese and tomato, then this is the book for you. All things pizza are here – from its history and family tree, to world famous pizzerias and even an exploration into the pizza variants we love to hate (hamburger crust pizza anyone?). The Pizza Pilgrims, Thom and James Elliot, have spent years researching the best pizza that the world has to offer, all while running their own legendary pizza joints across the UK. Alongside pizza maps of their favourite global pizza cities (so you can conduct your very own pizza pilgrimage) the book is also packed with over 30 recipes to make sure you finally delete your local takeaway from speed dial #1. From an NY slice, to true Neapolitan pizza made in a frying pan, Pizza offers classic and new creations, including guest chefs' collabs, and the Pilgrims' very own Nutella pizza ring! Oven fresh and packed with interviews, pizza facts, movie scenes, world records and even pizza tattoos, Pizza is illustrated with all manner of pie-based fun and written with a hearty dose of humour. The perfect companion for the pizza lover in your life. Fact.

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Vegans and vegetarians everywhere will have the best holiday period ever with Gaz Oakley's fantastic alternatives to the trad turkey and trimmings. Gaz is an expert in bold flavours and textures, so everyone can enjoy a spectacular centrepiece and amazing food throughout the festive season.Gaz talks you through the menus and the planning, from Christmas morning breakfast like Sweet Potato Waffles and Tofu Benedict, through to a show-stopping lunch with the likes of Ultimate Christmas Wellington, "Turkey" Roast and Festive Nut Roast Wreath served with all the trimmings: "No Pigs" in Blankets, Hasselback Potatoes and Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings – all rounded off with spectacular dairy-free puds including Boozy Tiramisu and Creme Brûlée Tarts. There are vegan versions of mince pies, Pavlova and the traditional Christmas Pudding with Custard, and even a "cheese" board for afters! And it's not just about the big day: Gaz offers a supreme spread of party food for when you're celebrating with guests - Mini Sausage Rolls, Sticky BBQ "Ribs" and Arancini, among many others, plus ideas for Boxing Day leftovers including Bubble & Squeak, Christmas Curry and Gyros.Packed with suggestions for the festivities and advice on how to keep cool in the kitchen if you're cooking on the big day, Vegan Christmas Cookbook offers every solution you'll ever need for what to cook for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas.

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In What A Time To Be Alone,The Slumflower will be your life guru, confidante and best friend. She’ll show you that being alone is not just okay: it’s just about the best freaking thing that’s ever happened to you. As she says, ‘You’re bad as hell and you were made with intention.’ It’s about time you realised.Peppered with insightful Igbo proverbs from Chidera’s Nigerian mother and full of her own original artwork, What A Time To Be Alone will help you navigate the modern world. We can all decide our own fates and Chidera shows us how, using a three-part approach filled with sass, wisdom and charm. Learn how to celebrate YOU – decide your self-worth, take time to heal and empower yourself in this messy world. Don’t worry about THEM – avoid other people’s demons and realise that everyone is protecting themselves from something – no matter how aggressive their method. Feel the togetherness in US – sustain and grow healthy relationships and avoid toxicity in your friendships. Own your story. Create your own narrative. Read this book. #WATTBA

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More and more of us want to shop well, spend less and cook and eat sustainably. Every Last Bite offers recipes, tips and practical advice for preparing fantastic food on a budget, with very little waste, and using minimal energy and resources. Chef Rosie Sykes knows how to get the most flavour and value out of ingredients. Across 70 recipes she'll show you how to plan, prepare and cook dishes with maximum taste but minimum cost. From quick and practical filler-uppers like Anchovy Butter Toast with a Fried Egg, to speedy store cupboard meals such as Catalan-Style Beans and Chorizo and Fregola with Bacon and Peas, no one goes hungry. There are weekday mealtime solutions including Tuna Tomato Lasagne, Chermoula Chicken and Curried Pumpkin with Rice Pancakes that deliver massively on flavour. Leftovers can be transformed into the likes of Five Spice Beef or A Big Old Soup. And for a little something sweet, try Pear and Chocolate Queen of Puddings, Amazing Chocolate Coc

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'Nisha's food is so exciting and clever and takes me on an unexpected journey every time. Her creations at dinner parties are truly memorable – we end up talking about her dishes and craving them time after time!' Joe Wicks  'Nisha has this magical touch for making incredible food people really want to eat and really love to share. Thanks for inspiring us and sharing all your secret stress-free tricks to make it effortless, flavourful and fun, especially when we're throwing together a last-minute dinner party and the clock is ticking!' Melissa Hemsley  Nisha Parmar knows how to cook for a discerning crowd. Having shone on MasterChef and now as a private chef to celebrities, she has the experience and insight to guide you through creating a successful feast without the fuss.   Influenced by her travels in Asia, Nisha's recipes are bursting with flavour—from zingy and fragrant to warming and comforting—

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From the author of the Fortnum & Mason Debut Food Book of 2019, Summer's Lease looks at the cooking techniques we use instead of heat which, in letting us step away from the stove, lend themselves perfectly to summer eating: breaking, salting, souring and ageing.The long dog days of a tiring summer are no time to be a cook. A few charred sardines are of course a wonderful thing, but there the grill sits, pouring out heat into the already-hot kitchen; anyone with any sense who wants charred sardines is somewhere close to the seaside.... It is a time when you might, if you weren’t so hot, wonder what it means to cook at all. Is there cooking without fire...?We understand that when we say something is cooked, we mean it has been heated; but we also understand that a cook does much more than just cooking. The chopping, the beating, the marinating, the dressing... What cooks do is best defined not by the word “cooking”, but by the

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From the author of Knife and Food DIY, a look at the ultimate design classic - the loaf of bread

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15 Minute Vegan: On a Budget features 100 recipes for home cooks who want to create effortless, fast and delicious vegan food, without the price tag often associated with vegan cooking. Allof the ingredients can be purchased in supermarkets and every recipe is ready in 15 minutes or less. Katy Beskow challenges the perception that vegan cooking is expensive, and shows that veganism is for all by using ingredients that are readily available and need no specialist equipment. This is a book for both non-vegans and vegans who want to try reduce food costs without sacrificing flavor. With sections on Leftovers (Zucchini and onion bhajis, Panzanella, Pitta chips), Pantry recipes ( Cardamom flatbreads, Fragrant chickpea pilaf), Fresh food (Citrus fregola, Broccoli pesto), Family Favorites (Lentil ragu, Mushroom katzu curry), and Sweet Treats (Cinnamon sugar tortillas, Black forest cookies), and with advice on eating seasonally and shopping wisely, Katy rewrites the vegan cookbook with rec

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Potato is the essential cookbook for this most beloved, extraordinarily versatile and ubiquitous of ingredients. James Martin presents over 130 recipes and techniques that will inspire you to put potatoes front and centre of your cooking - from the lofty heights of a Pomme soufflé, to perfecting the humble Mashed potato. Featuring home-style recipes like Tex-Mex barbecued filled skins, Potato, sausage and sage tray bake, Potato pancakes and Pork chops with mustard Mac, plus chefs' favourites including Classic game chips and Pommes Anna, Potato shows why the spud is a staple in so many cuisines, from rustic country kitchens to Michelin-starred restaurant tables. The embodiment of field-to-fork cooking, this superstar of the food world is showcased by James in a wealth of imaginative recipes that you'll want to cook again and again.

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Dan Toombs a.k.a The Curry Guy has spent the last two decades travelling and researching the best curries the world has to offer. In Curry Guy One Pot his mission is to bring you all the best one-pot curries, stews, soups, stir-fries, braises and roasts you could ever need. Dan has drawn over 150 recipes from a lifetime of global travels, spending over five months on the road researching this book. Collaborating with local chefs and restaurants all over the world, he has developed an extraordinary collection of spicy delights, from Malaysian Devil Curry to Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry, Cape Malay Bobotie to Hungarian Goulash. Plus his popular curry house dishes no longer need a base sauce to taste just as delicious, including Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Madras and Chicken Dhansak. Packed with beautiful colour photography, and featuring tips and tricks to make the perfect dish every time, Curry Guy One Pot will transport you thousands of miles without having to leave your own kitchen!

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The Little Book of Crops in Small Spots introduces newbie gardeners to the art of growing successfully.Particularly focused on small space gardening, this book is the ideal modern guide for those with a compact urban gardens, courtyard, patio or even just a balcony.Including a handy directory of the best 40 fruit and vegetables to grow no matter how small your space, Jane will show you how to get started with her expert tips and indispensable gardening advice to becoming more self-sufficient.Discover how to maximise your growing power and enjoy getting stuck in as you produce crops to harvest all year round.

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House plants are having a moment. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and a statement in any space they inhabit, growing these plants is virtually foolproof.The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants – this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own.Each of the 60 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant.

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Approaching organic gardening can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard enough to keep on top of the weeding without having to worry about using less plastic, avoiding pesticides and using too much water.Grow Green is a practical guide and tackles a topic close to Jen Chillingsworth’s heart – growing sustainably. Packed with easy tips and advice, this little book reveals how to adjust your outdoor space and create a wildlife haven, while reducing your impact on the environment as you grow your own cut flowers, fruit and veg. Drawing on her wealth of knowledge, Jen will hold your hand as she takes you through all the gardening essentials, teaching you how to get started – no matter how small or big your space might be. From making your own fertiliser with leftovers, planting in pots, reducing energy consumption and conserving water, to dealing with pests and diseases, Jen removes the stress and simply shows you how to garden green.Whether you are a first-time gardener or have seasoned green fingers – discover how to get the most out of your space with Grow Green by gardening with intention.Live simply. Grow Green.

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No matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden.Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he’ll guide you through his foolproof three-step method of sow–grow–gather, while providing useful tips and tricks along the way. Showcasing delicious vegetables, fruits and herbs that anyone can easily grow at home, Sam will also introduce you to some more unusual and colourful veggies (like purple carrots, rainbow radishes and cucamelons!) to show just how exciting growing-your-own can be.Whether you have a small garden, balcony or windowsill, Sow Grow Gather will demystify the growing process, explain useful gardening equipment and reveal how to fit different containers and pots into every corner of your space. With beautiful photography and advice on which plants will suit your plot, as well as how to care for them, you’ll go from veg-patch beginner to edible-garden-expert in no time, and have fun during the process.

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"Whether you are an experimental baker or someone who likes to play it safe, you will find something to please you in this elegant book. Ebuehi's recipes always seem to work — no easy feat in a baking book." – Bee Wilson, The TimesA Good Day to Bake is full of 70 sweet and savoury baking recipes for any day of the week, led by flavour. Going through the ritual of bringing out the measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up the eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing up warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round no matter the day, season or occasion. This is a cookbook that embraces simplicity, mindfulness and the therapeutic comforts of baking. The Great British Bake Off's 2016 contestant Benjamina writes so warmly about cakes and her recipes speak to a natural, seasonal and down-to-earth way of baking. Chapters include Herbs & Tea, Stone Fruit & Berries, Vegetables, Best of Beige, Spice Cupboard, and Chocolate. Because every day is a good day to bake.

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Vegan Pantry is the ultimate guide for plant-based mealtimes, bringing you 100 new recipes from bestselling author Katy Beskow. Divided up into 10 of Katy's favourite store-cupboard ingredients, Vegan Pantry provides year-round recipes that will satisfy and delight. With exciting recipes ranging from Quick Grapefruit and Fennel Salad to Date, Chickpea and Lemon Tagine, this book is not only the go-to cookbook for new and established vegans, but also for home cooks looking for effortless ways to bring plant-based meals into their kitchen. The modern world of vegan cooking can often be confusing, but with a list of easy-to source store-cupboard essentials, useful kitchen equipment, and details on common vegan substitutions, you’ll be able to produce delicious food, every night of the week.

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A tortured genius and one of most influential designers of the twentieth century, Yves Saint Laurent was responsible for revolutionising the way women dressed and viewed themselves.During a wildly creative career stretching from 1958 to 2002 Saint Laurent established a reputation for accessible, flawlessly cut clothes. He became an overnight sensation in 1958, aged 21, when he showed his 'Trapeze' collection, his first for the House of Christian Dior, following the master's death.Four years later, Saint Laurent opened his own couture house and within a few seasons was hailed by Vogue's Diana Vreeland as 'the pied piper of fashion'. Viewed as a master colourist and admired for his choice of sultry fabrics, his great gift was creating lasting styles - described by Vogue as 'stockpiles of essentials in times of famine' - that flattered all shapes and sizes. As well as designing wardrobe classics like the 'Le Smoking' tuxedo for women, the Safari jacket, the trench and the pea coat, and introducing trousers into haute couture, he also dressed international style icons such as Catherine Deneuve, Marella Agnelli and Lauren Bacall.With his nose for the zeitgeist, Saint Laurent recognised the global power of street fashion and launched Rive Gauche, his ready-to-wear boutique line in 1966. Christened 'The Saint' by Vogue, every element of his fashion empire, which included exhilarating couture collections, exquisite accessories and sought-after perfumes, was captured by Vogue's writers and leading photographers like Richard Avedon, David Bailey and Norman Parkinson.

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Leith's How to Cook comprehensively takes takes the reader - subject by subject - through every aspect of food preparation and cooking. Skills are comprehensively explained and clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs throughout.Here you will find the essentials that most cookbooks leave out: how to prepare every ingredient from scratch, including vegetables, fish, shellfish, poultry and game; how to judge when meat is perfectly cooked and the best way to carve roasts; the correct texture at every stage of pastry, cake and bread making; and how to make the perfect pasta and risotto. And if things don't turn out quite right, there is help on hand to identify what's gone wrong and how to rectify the problem and/or avoid it happening next time. Home cooks will feel there is a Leith's chef looking over their shoulder and guiding them every step of the way.Recipes are clearly set out, easy to follow and illustrated with full-page photographs, plus detail shots showing key preparation stages. There are over 500 recipes plus 250 variations, taking in contemporary dishes from cuisines worldwide as well as great classics with a modern twist.The perfect wedding, graduation or leaving home gift, this ultimate cook's reference book, should be on every kitchen shelf.

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Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats' ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it's playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They're flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round 'feline fabulous' existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there's something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn th

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Thrown is a beginner's guide to making ceramics using a pottery wheel. Beginning with the basics, this book will teach you how to create a collection of 20 stylish homewares from construction to completion with a professional finish including decoration, glazing and firing techniques. From dinner plates, pasta bowls, coffee mugs to decorative vases, a rippled lampshade and more, each project is minimal in design but with thoughtful details, making it the ideal for first time crafters.Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear step-by-step instructions to inspire your handmade journey, Thrown is the ultimate modern guide to this addictive, tactile craft.

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Bake Joy with 35 easy, creative, joyful bakes for every skill level and age. Think back to baking as a child: it was messy, imperfect, and always so much fun. In this book, Kim-Joy encourages you to find joy in the process of baking and connect with your inner child. With 35 effortless recipes, all decorated in Kim-Joy's signature style, this imaginative book brings a dose of magic to your kitchen, reminding you to Bake Joy. The book is split into three chapters, each with a focus on one aspect of mental wellbeing. You'll find therapeutic recipes with an emphasis on rest, and stress-free recipes intended to unlock your creativity, all decorated with super-cute, achievable characters and faces. Finally, discover a multitude of recipes that celebrate difference, adorned with kooky and sometimes spooky decorations, like witches, ghosts, and faces. Unlock your inner child and Bake Joy.

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Weaving is a modern guide that celebrates this ancient art. By nature, weaving is a gentle and slow craft and it will help you to discover the joy of making. Covering nine key stitches and multiple techniques, Mary Maddocks will teach you how to create your own woven fabrics, find inspiration from the natural world, and stitch a collection of 17 timeless homewares and accessories. Demystifying this craft through clear step-by-step instructions, from warping up your loom and using a shuttle to maintaining the correct tension and removing and displaying your work, this book has all the guidance you need to make and finish beautiful weavings.By Hand: Weaving is for those who want to learn a new craft, be more sustainable and create designs to cherish.

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This creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind. The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes seasonal line illustrations of the natural world – from flora and fauna to animals and birds that are specially designed to be colored in – alongside a collection of 50 nature-inspired quotes that will enable you to find focus and calm in everyday life, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing, mindfulness and creativity that will permeate every aspect of everyday life.  This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

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Everyone loves toast. It’s effortless, easy on the pocket and, most importantly, tasty. Seriously Good Toast features every toast recipe you could ever need with recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper. Start your day with Eggs Royale, sit down for a quick bite with Mozzarella and Kale Pesto or treat yourself to Tuna Tartare. With over 70 super-simple recipes, plus a guide to bread basics and toasting, this is the ultimate cookbook for everyone who loves toast. It's toast. And it's seriously good.

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Making clothes for little ones is so much fun – whether you’re sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends’ kids. Tilly & the Buttons: Mini Makes is the go-to resource for clothesmaking for babies and children, written by sewing trailblazer and mum of two Tilly Walnes. The book includes six sewing patterns for kids aged 0 to 12 years, plus multiple variations totalling 24 projects. Cute, comfortable and practical, these are the kinds of clothes children will want to wear every day – and have crucially passed the playground test. With clear step-by-step instructions presented in Tilly and the Buttons’ signature user-friendly style, the book is suitable for sewists of all levels. It’s also packed with practical tips and inspiration on topics such as choosing fabrics for childrenswear, embellishment ideas, involving little ones in sewing, and more. Full-scale pattern sheets are included in

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‘Wise, compassionate and no-nonsense.’ – Monique RoffeyHow would you feel if all the key relationships in your life were not just good, but extraordinary? Why simply survive when you could flourish? We all get stuck in certain behaviour patterns, or may find ourselves dissatisfied with our relationships - whether they're with our co-workers, friends, siblings or partners. Yet small fixes are right there at our fingertips and can make a huge difference to our happiness and wellbeing. Each chapter of How to Have Extraordinary Relationships covers one of therapist and coach Lucy Cavendish’s seven key tips for improving our relationships: Active listening Empathy Change the narrative Healing yourself You are responsible for all your relationships You have choices – make different choices Be rigorous about where yo

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Everyone loves a good pub lunch. Whether it's a brisk walk or a leisurely drive away, there's always delicious, hearty fare at the end of it. Chef and TV presenter Matt Tebbutt knows a thing or two about cooking for hungry customers. He owned the Foxhunter Inn in Monmouthshire for over 13 years, devising and cooking iconic dishes. In Matt Tebbutt's Pub Food, he shares his recipes for dishes including Tartiflette, Seafood Stew and Poached Cherry Pavlova, and elevates classics with his own signature twists, such as Rump of Lamb with Spiced Aubergine, Mint Yoghurt and Flatbreads, Braised Beef Rib Curry, and Baked Apples with Calvados Custard. With stunning photos from Chris Terry, and recipes that will become household favourites all year round, join Matt in a celebration of the comfort food of the beloved British inn.

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Dan Toombs a.k.a The Curry Guy has spent the last two decades travelling and researching the best curries the world has to offer. In Curry Guy Chicken he celebrates flavourful chicken dishes from around South and Southeast Asia. Because chicken is such a versatile ingredient, Dan showcases different techniques – from stir-fried and deep-fried to braised grilled and roasted – all in his accessible and straightforward style. Create Punjabi Chicken Samosas to snack on, enjoy Spicy Sri Lankan Chicken Curry for a Friday night, make Stuffed Chicken Legs for the BBQ or perfect your Korean Spicy Ramen to impress guests. Including traditional karahi dishes from India and Pakistan, some inspirational BBQ recipes and of course basic gravies and curries, there is a recipe for every occasion. Packed with vibrant recipes and beautiful photography, Curry Guy Chicken will inspire any spice lover to get into the kitchen.  

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Tell me your Venus and your Moon signs, and I'll tell you how you love others, and how you feel love in return. Astrology is your greatest ally for navigating the trials and tribulations of romantic relationships. With the help of your birth chart, you’ll learn how to find yourself, how to get more out of life and how to attract the love you deserve. This complete guide takes you through your birth chart, starting with the fundamentals: Venus, for unlocking your innermost desires, and the Moon, for understanding your emotional self. Then discover what your Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto signs mean for you. With this planetary knowledge in your astrological toolkit, you’ll be well-equipped not only to understand how you love, but why you love the way you do, and how to form the relationships you deserve. The key to finding love is already inside you: this book will show you how to unlock the door.

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Living on the remote island of Mull has inspired Banjo to be resourceful and inventive in his design outlook. With sustainability and budget in mind, he combines vintage finds with clever design and re-purposes the old, re-imagining it into something new. From contemporary to classic, his spaces are characterful, curated and eco-conscious. In Wild Isle Style, Banjo encourages people to give design a go and create their own signature style. No matter your look, from budget bougie to boho, nouveau or deco, this book will uncover universal ideas that you can easily implement into your home interiors. It’s an accessible roadmap to creating authentic and sustainable design that doesn’t cost the earth. Including interviews with collectors, sellers and makers, Wild Isle Style gives you permission to have fun with your interiors, to turn shopping into an adventure and help you reclaim your home and your budget.

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Awaken the witch within you...Celebrate ancient magic rituals with this pocket spell book, which looks at ceremonies and rites to practise throughout the year, helping you to reconnect with yourself and with the elements. If you’d like to live more in harmony with nature, and you’re curious about exploring traditions that have been practised for centuries, Little Magic Rituals guides you through the eight sabbats in the witch’s calendar, from Imbolc in February to Yuletide in December. Learn all about the principles of Wicca, the different gods and goddesses that witches celebrate, as well as how to put together your own witch’s kit and how to prepare your first rituals. Including some simple herbal remedies, along with key sabbat recipes, Little Magic Rituals is an essential guide to using Wiccan philosophy to cultivate a peaceful relationship with the natural world, and with yourself.

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Astro Power is a simple, practical and revealing handbook that reloads the wisdom of classic astrological signs for the modern mystic. It will show you how to use the planets and stars to forecast what, when and where in your life to expect the unexpected, utilize challenges and plan for changes.Through easy-to-follow chapters, this book breaks down all you need to know to understand your cosmic calendar. You’ll be able to tap into the cosmic universe to see what life has in store for you, and how you can adapt and change within various transits, time periods or moon phases to get the most out of life and avoid missing out.Use this book to understand your cyclical evolution, predict your destiny, and plan ahead to make the most of a particularly favourable period. Discover when cosmic periods of your life will begin and end, and what you can do to get the most out of them. Understand which archetypal themes are at play, what areas, moods or industries will rise and fall, and work out the best times to go for something, or when to be patient yet persistent when challenges arise.

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Find the strength to be brave with The Little Book of Courage.With inspirational quotations, practical guides and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Courage will guide you to be brave and face your fears.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love.“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh

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Marbling will show you how to create and transfer colourful patterns onto things you own while inspiring you to live a more colourful life.Throughout this book, Zeena Shah will help you to find your own eye for colour through marbling. Colour is intrinsically linked to our mood, and this book will explore how this can be translated into your craft.All you need is some inks and paper to start. Discover how accessible marbling can be as you learn to upcycle objects you already own and give them a new lease of life by playing with colour.Including a collection of 20 projects from dyeing postcards and envelopes to scrunchies, picture frames and a patchwork cushion, as well as a section on seasonal projects including baubles and Easter eggs – this book covers everything you need to know to marble.Learn how to find your colour confidence and uncover your love of marbling with this modern guide for craft lovers everywhere.

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With joyful tasks, words of wisdom and simple yet practical tips for looking on the bright side of life, The Little Book of Joy will show you how to sprinkle an extra serving of happiness into your every day.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love.“I find ecstasy in living; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” – Emily Dickinson

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We all need a little help sometimes – whether it's to overcome personal loss and grief, or to navigate our way through self-doubt.In The Book of Healing, Tara Ward, bestselling author and expert in wellbeing and spiritual development, takes you through the process of recovering from loss and grief. Learning the art of self-healing – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – is tremendously important and can be achieved through practical exercises, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.Whether it's the loss of a loved one, loneliness, grief or even loss of self, Tara offers a roadmap through the recovery process. She shows how learning to embrace joy amidst the grief, and discovering self-compassion as well as compassion for others will create health, and help you to thrive.Tara's advice is practical and task-focussed, straightforward and accessible. Drawing on your own personal responses, you will feel inspired to reclaim some light in your life, escape the past, and look to the future, fully healed and restored.

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Landscapes have long provided a source of inspiration for artists and makers. From the sharp concrete edges of buildings and frosted hedgerows to seaweed strewn beaches and eroded cliffs, there is so much we can take from the environment around us.Texture explores Erika Knight's personal journey through the landscape of knitted fabrics as she examines the different habitats that have inspired her designs throughout her career. Broken down into countryside, city and coast, the core of this book is a compilation of simple knitting recipes that embrace the movement for 'slow fashion' and honour the process of craftsmanship. Each of the 20 garments will teach you how to tackle knitted texture – turn a graphic rib, an intricate lace stitch, and a travelling cable into a covetable collection of jumpers, gloves, hats and socks. Through each of the projects, you will consolidate and build upon new skills that will take your knitting further.

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“Love is an ice cream sundae with all the marvellous coverings. Sex is the cherry on top.” Jimmy Dean Succumb to your primal desires with The Little Book of Sex. From the first signs of attraction to the post-coital glow, explore the wonderful world of sex through raunchy quotes, tales of history’s most insatiable lovers and sensual tips to get you in the mood for lurve. With forays into foreplay, a romp through the Karma Sutra and even an explanation of the science behind the sizzle, you’re in for titillating treat. Perfect for couples who want to add a bit of spice to their love life or as a cheeky present for a friend soon to be hitched, The Little Book of Sex is the ideal book to get you feeling frisky (and probably provide a bit of a giggle at the same time!).

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In this charming book, chef, restaurateur and author Boulestin dispels the myth that French cooking is complicated and full of nondescript dishes with pretentious names by offering over 300 delicious recipes. Written in an engaging style and filled with anecdote and advice, it is a timeless classic that demands to be included in any cook's library.

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Part of an upheaval in attitudes to food and cooking between the wars, The Gentle Art of Cookery was published to immediate success in 1921. With its detail, modern focus on vegetables and collection of flower recipes, this book shows the sophisticated work of molecular gastronomy and demonstrates how elegant and innovative British food can be.

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Paper — both affordable and universally available — is possibly the most versatile material in the crafter's kit box. In this new book from Quadrille's Simple Makes series, Christine Leech demonstrates 30 original and creative ideas for lovely papercraft projects. Some of the projects are simply drawn and cut, such as the fish mobile or rose gift tag, whilst others are constructed and glued, for example a cute yet practical stationery birdhouse that holds paperclips inside and has Post-It note tiles on its roof. A few slightly more advanced projects involve special techniques, such as the beginners' bookbinding method used to create the hand-bound Japanese-style notebooks or the wedding guest book, but everything is easily achievable by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and guides.

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Pleesecakes have reinvented the cheesecake for a new generation - this new updated edition features even more new favourites!Featuring over 60 of their most popular no-bake recipes, there are boozy riffs on cocktails (Bang Bang Mojito, Geezer & T, Daq Attack) and breakfast (Alpacino Cappuccino and Sizzling Bacon & Maple Syrup Minis), through celebration cheesecakes (Black Forest Gateau, Eton Mess, Chilli-Willy Chocolate), plus vegan options (Avocado & Lime Minis, Protein Slices), to classic Pleesecake legends like the Strawberry Edge Ledge, Speculoos and White Chocolate and Fully Loaded.Their inventive toppings and out-of-this-world flavour combinations will have you drooling with anticipation, and they're so simple to make. So pile the toppings high, and get on some DECENT desserts!

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Batched & Bottled features 50 of the best recipes for batched and bottled cocktails – cocktails you can pre-make and bottle, and either pour straight over ice or leave to mature for an hour, a month or even a year.From Negronis and Manhattans, to more complex concoctions you can infuse with botanicals or fermented ingredients, the recipes follow the seasons and range from simple, stir-through mixes to more elaborate drinks that require kitchen prep.Drinking, just like eating, is best if you follow nature, and match what’s going on outside. So, in this book you’ll find everything from light, spritzy drinks for the summer and rich, comforting drinks for those quiet, cosy nights in.Sick of standing in the corner making cocktails while everyone else is having fun? Fed up with having to buy loads of expensive spirits and bitters? Just want to pour a delicious cocktail any time, any place? Then Batched & Bottled is the book for you.  

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Rock, Paper, Scissors is a collection of creative, fun, sense-stimulating things you can do with very simple materials: stones, paper and scissors.From land art to science experiments, with a pinch of geology, and a sprinkling of magic, these easy-but-inspiring and thrifty activities will keep your family occupied all year round.Rock, Paper, Scissors is packed with activities to do indoors and outdoors, in the city, at the beach, in the countryside – wherever you might be. Perfect for parents who are keen to turn walks and day trips into exciting experiences, this activity book will have universal appeal for families who want to reduce their screen time and encourage kids to conjure up adventures from almost nothing both indoors and out.

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Discover how to garden without a garden and reconnect with nature as you create an abundant flower meadow from your windowsill.The Flower Garden is a beautifully illustrated guide to show you how to start growing stunning blooms even in the smallest of spaces. Covering all the basics from growing from seed, how to maximize your space to understanding your light and drying flowers; this book is an essential guide to those with an urban space and who itching to get planting.Packed with recipes for the best flowers to grow throughout the year – you will soon have a balcony or roof terrace covered in enviable flowers to admire, pick or share.This neat, easy-to-use format is aimed at gardening beginners, looking for a user-friendly guide to growing your own flower garden.

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If trees could talk, they would have a lot to say. They come in all shapes and sizes, fascinating us for millennia – there is a lot we can learn from their wise ways.Be More Tree is a celebration of our long-standing friends and reveals all we should take away from being more tree. From learning to share the spaces we inhabit, to changing with the seasons and sticking together and leaving a lasting legacy – Alison delves deeps to reveal the stories and secrets of thinking like a tree.Next title in the successful series and packed with beautiful illustrations, advice, folklore, exercises and handy spotter''s guide, this is the ultimate guide to harness the wisdoms of trees.

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Wild Weather is a fun, easy-to-read guide to understanding the wonders of weather – from why it rains to cloud formations, from extreme weather events to the benefits of sunlight.Wild Weather is a beautifully illustrated book that explores the science of weather events and how they happen, but also the myth and folklore associated with weather patterns.Chapters include: sunshine and rainbows, wind, rain, thunder and lightning, snow and ice. The book also includes a cloud spotting guide and is packed with exercises on how to make the most of even the rainiest of days.This perfect gift for weather enthusiast everywhere and those who want to reconnect with the weather and embrace what is happening on the other side of the window.

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