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Small changes can make a big difference to your home – refresh your rooms and discover the true meaning of comfort. The Comforts of Home is a book that enters into the spirit of how we want to live now, at a time when excess is no longer desirable. Author Caroline Clifton-Mogg puts a welcoming and beautiful haven within everyone's reach. The first section, The Elements, extols the joys of an orderly haven, covering both decorative aspects such as textiles and finishing touches, and practical topics such as storage and cleaning. The second section, The Rooms, shows how to create a home that's inviting and easy to live in – from the welcoming hallway, to the cosy kitchen, comfortable living room, satisfying study, practical bathroom and peaceful bedroom – through to the garden. The Comforts of Home offers clever decorating ideas that rely on imagination and style rather than a deep purse and suggests ways of making the most of what we have to put the heart back into our homes.

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Turn your kitchen into a pagan power centre using herbs, crystals and spells for health, wealth, love and happiness. Are you seeking more contentment in your daily life? Could you use more money to improve home and hearth? Are you looking for ways to spice up your love life? This gorgeously illustrated book will greatly enhance your every day with secrets, spells and witchy wisdom, passed down through many generations and collected in one place for the first time by best-selling author Cerridwen Greenleaf. Filled with recipes and rituals, The Book of Kitchen Witchery explores every aspect of ‘the good life’, from how to create an altar as your personal power centre to which herbs and plants have properties to heal and how to cook enchanting meals for all occasions, along with green Wicca ways to grow your own Garden of Eden. The kitchen of a witch is a thing to behold – a sacred space where good health, abundance, luck and love can be conjured. Cerridwen Greenleaf has gathered her years of spellcraft in this vibrant volume containing everything you need to know to increase your bliss quotient. She includes meditations, charms, folk wisdom and incantations along with instructive lore covering astrological aspects, phases of the moon, candle colour alchemy and exactly which domestic goddesses to invoke. The inspired ideas in this practical guide will empower you to create a happy home filled with the best kind of magic.

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Learn about life from heroines of every era. Having brought you the wisdom of Austen in Be More Jane, eager reader Sophie Andrews joins forces with her sister Charlotte and turns her attention to what can be learned from the heroines of other stories from past and present. Whatever your taste in authors, there will be strong female characters you can relate to, from Jo March, the tiger-sister in Little Women, to Eleanor Oliphant, the socially bemused heroine of Gail Honeyman's prize-winning first novel. There are spirited young women such as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, and Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series; and then there are the survivors – July in The Long Song and Katniss Everdene in The Hunger Games. Sophie and Charlotte show how these six inspirational young women can inspire you and guide you through life's challenges. Whether you are faced with hard times at home, in love, or at work, these characters have something to teach you.

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Showcasing amazing vans and their owners from around the world, Camper Heaven will inspire you to take off on the road trip of a lifetime. Author Dee Campling offers advice on choosing the right van and decorating it to match your personal tastes. She then presents a series of inspiring case studies, beginning with her own Scandi-style hideaway on wheels. The following chapters – Home on the Road, Retro Living, Creative Campers and The Great Escape – feature 12 camper vans that have enabled their owners to fulfil their dreams around living, working and travelling. The vehicles range from a classic vintage Volkswagen camper to a rustic horsebox and even a fire truck. All the vans are highly personal and as unique as their adventurous owners, who offer thoughtful insights based on their experiences of van life.

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Bestselling author and crystal expert Philip Permutt offers the essential guide on how to take advantage of the powerful properties of crystals and how to apply their healing energies. Crystal Connections is a detailed, accessible and fully illustrated guide to harnessing the magic of crystals, written by one of the world’s leading crystal healers. While there are many books on crystals, this one is directed at communicating and understanding the messages within them. Discover crystals as living beings and how they not only help to heal us but also affect how we feel and influence our responses to the wider world. They can support us when we feel down or need a helping hand, or boost our natural abilities when things are going well. Crystals improve the quality of our lives. Learn how to recognize and connect with the energy of your crystals, work with them in dowsing, divination and healing practices, how they relate to chakras, how to cleanse and look after them, and much more. Also included is a full-colour crystal finder section featuring 101 of the most important crystals.

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Whether you're a regular globe-trotter or an armchair traveller, these 80 works conjure up the spirit of place for locations on every continent. Sometimes the setting of a novel is as important as the story – where would Dickens be without London, or Edith Wharton without New York? Who can read Jamaica Inn and not want to visit Bodmin Moor, or enjoy Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and not wonder whether perhaps Botswana should be on your bucket list? Covering every corner of the world, from the most visited cities of Europe to the rural outposts of Australia, there are classics by famous authors, alongside works by new writers. Sometimes a native of the country is best able to convey its true nature, but then an outside observer can recreate the attraction of the unknown. Whether you have already decided on a destination and want to get a feel for the place, or you are just looking for ideas for your next getaway, Around the World in 80 Novels is full of inspirational reads that will fire your imagination and have you reaching for your suitcase.

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"Rigorously researched and richly illustrated...Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover." Publishers Weekly Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on a Stateside tour and learn all there is to know about the finest whiskey and bourbon America has to offer. Whiskey in America is a regional product that has evolved in different ways and at a differing pace depending on where you go. Tristan Stephenson’s road trip enabled him to visit more than 40 unique distilleries, from long-established makers in the states that are the spiritual home of the industry – Kentucky and Tennessee – to newer craft-distillers in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and even California and Texas. In his own unique style, which is both fiercely entertaining and meticulously well-researched, Tristan weaves together the full and fascinating story of American whiskey, from its history and production methods to the origins of iconic cocktails still enjoyed in bars around the world today.

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In this new small-format edition of Tristan Stephenson's original best-selling book, he explains the origins of the cocktail and showcases classic drinks alongside his own ingenious reinventions. A true master of his craft, in this book bartender, restaurateur, spirit consultant, brand owner and drinks author Tristan explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe ‘air’ or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the ‘age’ on the side. Also included is a reference section detailing all the techniques you will need, making this an essential anthology for the cocktail enthusiast.

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Discover a new approach to tarot with this folk-tale inspired deluxe boxed book-and-card set from tarot expert Melinda Lee Holm and lavishly illustrated by Rohan Daniel Eason.Folk tales have brought us invaluable lessons on life for thousands of years. With The Tarot of Tales, veteran tarot reader and author Melinda Lee Holm and illustrator Rohan Daniel Eason invite you into their magickal world of art and prose where your readings become personalized fairy tales told by the cards in narrative form. The meaning of each card is told in five different ways—one for each of five possible positions given in the accompanying full-color guidebook. Lay out the cards, find the corresponding passage for each card and position, and link them together to read the tale told to you by the Tarot. Presented in their own compact box for easy storage, the 78 cards provide richly detailed illustrated scenes that allow you to step inside your own personal storybook, one that ch

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Discover the witchy world of crystal enchantments filled with nature’s powerful, healing tools of gems and supernatural stones to enhance your life in ways small and large.Join bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf in this essential compendium for witchy empowerment on an inspiring, crystal-conjuring journey to learn about these myriad stones and their energies and uses in rituals and spellwork. From finding clarity and boosting confidence to aiding meditation and divination, discover the stones which are special for you. Tap into mineral medicine to create sacred space with awesome altar stones, such as turquoise for grounding and carnelian for motivation. Facilitate positive change and calm with crystal feng shui, or use DIY “witch-craft” to make charm bags for prosperity and abundance. Beautifully illustrated, and including crystal basics and benefits, Wiccan Crystals shows you the magical stepping stones to ac

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Be inspired and make a better world through witchy wisdom, magical intentions, spell-casting, powerful potions and rituals for positive personal and social change. The purpose of witchcraft is making things better, both personally and collectively. Witches have been taking actions for the good of all for centuries and that great tradition is gathering steam and positive energy as covens gather together to help support social justice, fight climate change, reject racism and inequality, and plant and grow community gardens to feed the hungry. Join best-selling author Cerridwen Greenleaf and be an agent of positive change. From solo spells and group rituals addressing special causes through creating power potions, using sacred stones, crystals and evolutionary rocks and many more enchantments for equality, Cerridwen shares inspired rites for the right causes.

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A masterclass in sushi making from London-based teacher Atsuko, who combines authentic knowledge and skills with contemporary, innovative ideas to give 60 recipes for rolls, wraps, moulded and deconstructed sushi. The word ‘sushi’ refers to ‘vinegared rice’, which is used for any kind of sushi with raw, pickled, smoked, grilled or seared ingredients. In this book, the simple secrets behind making good sushi are revealed, such as how to select your sushi components based on the three principles of colour, taste and texture. Author Atsuko offers an approachable, diverse and colourful selection of sushi dishes. Classic white sushi rice will always be a favourite, but here you will find options to use brown rice, quinoa and pink beetroot rice too. Familiar rolls and wraps are included as well as sushi burgers, bombs and deconstructed salad bowls. The book opens with Your Sushi Pantry, listing essential ingredients. After this comes Basic Cooking Methods and Step-by-step Techniques. The recipes are then divided into Sushi Rolls which include Futomaki, Uramaki, Temaki cones and Gunkanmaki. Moulded Sushi features classic Nigiri, Temari, Oshi Sushi and pretty Chakin Sushi parcels. Creative Moulded Sushi includes new ideas like Sushi bombs, Burgers and Sushi Cakes. Deconstructed Sushi features celebration Chirashi sushi, Poke Bowls and Jarred Salads. Finally, Vegetarian and Vegan sushi offers a delicious selection of plant-based treats sush as Inari Sushi and Vegetable Nigiri.

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Over 35 gorgeous knitting projects that you’ll love to make for the home, as gifts, and for yourself. Learn how to knit by working through these adorable projects by experienced knitter and author, Fiona Goble. The handy Tools and Materials chapter will teach you every stitch you’ll need, all illustrated with helpful artworks, so even beginners will be able to pick up a pair of needles and get started. The projects are also grouped by skill level: Getting Started, Getting Better and Now You Are Really Good. In the first chapter, you'll find out how to make a cute cosy for your phone, a pretty heart garland to decorate your room, and a stripy cushion cover. Moving on to the next level, there are sweet woodland-themed key rings and simple table mats, as well as larger projects, such as the hot water bottle cosy and the book cover. Finally, try the patterns that are aimed at more experienced knitters, ranging from a delicate tea light shade and a draught excluder to a backpack and a throw. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips throughout, you’re bound to want to knit all of these projects, both for yourself and as gifts for friends.

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“Laura's Modern Granny Square Crochet and More and Modern Crocheted Shawls & Wraps are big favourites of ours.” Inside Crochet Crochet these colourful and stylish home accessories with 35 patterns by Laura Strutt, author of the best-selling Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps. Laura Strutt brings you a range of new designs for blankets, throws, and cushion covers. Divided by colour theme – Bright and Beautiful, Warm and Rich, and Neutral and Natural – and with modern designs, there is something for every home, whatever your decorating style. Make a rainbow granny circle blanket using rich, bright yarns, or try a chunky striped throw in soft neutrals. A wrap-around granny square makes the perfect cover for a floor cushion, while block stitch shows off bright pastels in a square blanket. Patterns are graded so you can start with something simple if you are a beginner, or select something more advanced if you are skilled with a hook and yarn.

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Over 60 recipes for skewered food to cook on open fires, barbecues and grills. Marcus Bawdon, bestselling author of Food and Fire, brings you further recipes to cook over the flames. This time round, they are all skewered on a variety of sticks: metal, wood, rosemary, lemongrass and bay, amongst others. Not only is this a quick and easy way to cook, but the skewers themselves can add flavour to the food that is cooked on them. And this method of cooking, with food brought close to the flames, produces a beautiful caramelised effect that tastes as good as it looks. Easy to prepare in advance, so there are no last-minute panics, skewers are perfect for entertaining, and this method can be used on everything from meat, fish and vegetables to fruit. Recipes come from around the world, and demonstrate the popularity of this way of cooking from South America (Chicken, pepper and chimichurri rojo skewers) to the Middle East (Fig and halloumi skewers), and Oceania (Prawn and pineapple skewers) to Europe (Grilled gnocchi skewers).

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In this comprehensive guide, best-selling author and crystal expert Philip Permutt reveals the amazing ability of crystals to heal and energise, with details of over 400 crystals and how they can help a huge range of common ailments and enhance every part of your life. With crystal remedies for more than 250 common ailments and a directory of over 400 crystals, as well as detailed explanations of the most effective healing methods, this book is the ultimate guide to healing with crystals. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals, you can balance the energy fields around your body and home to bring wellbeing and gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe emotional problems such as anxiety, mood swings and shyness, as well as physical symptoms such as migraines and allergies. Illustrated with colour photographs, and supplemented with exercises to try, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected healer and teacher.

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A positive and practical guide to discovering not only your family roots but also your purpose and the magical healing energy available through connecting with your ancestors. Your ancestors hold the key to your future, but how much do you really know about your past? Just knowing some of your family’s stories – where you come from and what makes you who you are – and working with those narratives can bring about positive change and help you feel empowered on many levels. Join best-selling author Kirsten Riddle and learn how to heal yourself through ancestral ties, and channel familial superpowers to manifest what you need now. Discover how to meet your ancestors and communicate with them through nighttime dreams. Learn about ancestral karma and uncover your inherited beliefs, often carried down through the generations subconsciously. Create an ancestral altar to honour and work with your ancestors. Be supported with ritual and practical techniques using herbs, crystals, candle magic, talismans and much more, all found in the Ancestral Magic toolkit. The past does affect the future, so why not enhance yours!

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An innovative, captivating tour of the finest gins and distilleries the world has to offer, brought to you by bestselling author and gin connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. The Curious Bartender’s Gin Palace is the follow-up to master mixologist Tristan Stephenson’s hugely successful books, 'The Curious Bartender' and 'The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies'. Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine ‘genever’ to gin’s commercialization and the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London, through to its partnership with tonic water – creating the most palatable and enjoyable anti-malarial medication – to the golden age that it is now experiencing. In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries and micro-distilleries are cropping up all over the world, producing superb craft products infused with remarkable new blends of botanicals. In this book, you’ll be at the cutting-edge of the most exciting developments, uncovering the alchemy of the gin production process and the science of flavour before taking a tour through the most exciting distilleries and gins the world has to offer. Finally, put Tristan’s mixology skills into practice with a dozen spectacular cocktails including a Purl, a Rickey and a Fruit Cup.

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“We work with Hilton because he’s both a plant stylist and an incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn’t just teach you how to get your plants to thrive – he teaches you how to bond with them.” Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favourite house plants. He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice, California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey, taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms, the erratic heat changes of kitchens and plants that can live happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed full of interior design advice such as using ‘statement plants’ like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild Interiors with Hilton’s expert styling advice, plus his hints and tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your green friends.

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A cookbook showcasing the delicious diversity of dhal in over 55 supremely comforting vegan and vegetarian recipes from Indian chef Nitisha Patel. Dhal is the term used in India for dried split lentils, pulses, beans and peas. It refers to both the ingredient as well as the final cooked dish. No longer mainly India’s culinary secret, its reputation as a divine form of comfort food now traverses many cultures. With the ever-rising prevalence of plant-based diets, so the popularity of dhal has risen globally too. Lentils are highly nutritious, a good source of protein and great for digestive health. As a chef with Indian heritage (where most food is naturally vegan or veggie) creating delicious meat-free meals is something that comes naturally to author Nitisha Patel. In this book, Nitisha shares an astonishing array of variations on dhal – using different spices, herbs and vegetables, in different formats and with different accompaniments. Whether thin and soupy, thick and saucy or dry and stir-fried, moulded into pakoras, burgers, dosa or even used in desserts. The chapters are divided into Toor Dhal, Masoor Dhal, Channa Dhal, Urad Dhal, Moong Dhal, Rajma Dhal, Chori Dhal, Mixed Dhal and Sweet Dhal, with helpful tips on types of lentils, layering spices, batch cooking and more.

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More than 65 original and delicious recipes, written with panache and authority and offering both practical advice and inspiration for anyone cooking at home for two people. Two’s Company is a book with a positive message that cooking for two is exciting, fun and worthwhile. More than that – free from the demands of family or guests, liberated from a strict timetable, you can follow your mood, whether you fancy something homey, a fake-away or a creative culinary adventure. There is a major gap in the market for a mainstream cookbook for two, providing inspiration for couples, friends and flat-sharers who enjoy cooking and eating at home. Most of those cooking for two are forced either to scale down recipes or repeatedly contend with a fridge full of leftovers. Supermarkets have identified this trend, and provide a lavish choice of ready meals aimed at twosomes. But there is still a lack of inspiration for those of us who want to cook something fresh from scratch for a partner or friend. Here Orlando Murrin not only brings you original recipes but sets out the different ‘rules’ to consider when cooking for two. He suggests ways to shop sensibly to minimize waste and shares ingenious tips for shortcuts and techniques, gleaned from working with professional chefs and food stylists.

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Bestselling author Sara Emslie shines a spotlight on urban industrial style and shows how reclaimed materials can add warmth and personality to your living space. New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes, while others are taking inspiration from the industrial look to bring character to newbuild interiors. In the 1960s and ’70s, many urban warehouses and factories became vacant, attracting the first wave of artists and creatives seeking large, affordable studio spaces. Since then, industrial areas in many cities have become sought-after residential districts and urban regeneration has gone from strength to strength. Nowadays the trend shows no sign of waning, with a second generation of urban pioneers cleverly converting former lofts, warehouses, schools, factories, offices and retail spaces into unique and highly desirable homes. In Urban Style, Sara Emslie investigates the practicalities for transforming non-residential spaces into homes, the key elements of the look – from exposed brickwork to copper piping and metal roof trusses – and the related rise in the popularity of industrial design. She then explores twelve inspiring and varied real-life homes that showcase the very best of the Urban Style look.

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Blue and white is one of the most soothing and adaptable colour schemes, and with so many variations you can use it to transform your home. Blue & White At Home presents 15 unique homes that illustrate the endless possibilities of this timeless palette, which can be fresh and crisp, bold and saturated, dark and moody or timeworn and faded. In the first section, Vintage, author Henrietta Heald explores a Victorian house furnished with antique textiles, a prairie-style ranch in California and a light-filled cottage on Long Island. She then considers Coastal style, drawing inspiration from a whitewashed cabin in Spain and a spectacular modern beach house in South Africa. The third part of the book, Rustic, features an 18th-century English farmhouse, a Scandinavian summer retreat and a country house with over 400 years of history. Throughout the book, Henrietta also highlights particular themes, from walls and floors to fabrics and furniture, and explores ways to bring personality into your living space using collected ceramics, vintage pieces and foraged finds in every shade of blue and white.

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Discover how all trees can mirror us, teach us and heal us. As author Alice Peck reflected on the maple tree in her backyard, she began to notice and then study its intricacies and changes. This became her regular meditation and inspiration. In Tree Wisdom, Alice shares what she has learnt from that maple tree, and from the trees all around us. Every tree tells a complete and ongoing story – they evolve along a much more protracted timetable than humans. Alice explores trees from four perspectives: their roots – wisdom and understanding; their branches – symbols and rituals; their leaves – healing and science; and their seeds – transformation and spirituality. All of these elements show us how, although they live outside us, trees offer a path to our inner selves. Filled with insights from botany to poetry, ecology to mythology and herbalism to sacraments, Tree Wisdom explores the ways these grounded yet soaring entities can steady and move us, teach and transform us, inspire and comfort us.

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Discover how to use crystal grids, which harness the powerful energy of crystals, to improve wellbeing and manifest your desires. Crystals are renowned throughout the world as natural healers. They are also energy-boosters which help enhance our experience of living at every level, and can protect us by detoxifying our physical, emotional and spiritual systems from the stresses and strains of life. Within a crystal grid, their potential is magnified and directed. The Book of Crystal Grids presents all these amazing benefits in a format that’s direct and easy to use. First, discover what crystal grids are and how and why they work, including how crystal grids create energy fields and the theory of sacred geometry. Learn how to create a crystal grid, empowering it through the selection, colour and shape of the crystals in the grid, and how to give the grid a focus by setting an intention and meditating. Then, explore 50 different crystal grids, each photographed with clear instructions, for a range of specific purposes, from love and romance to travel, and from promoting health to self-esteem and confidence. A colour-coded directory of over 100 common crystals and their energy benefits when used inside a crystal grid is also provided. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, and supplemented with practical exercises and case studies, The Book of Crystal Grids is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected crystal author, healer and teacher.

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In her latest book, 'Botanical Style', popular stylist and bestselling author Selina Lake brings her signature romantic vintage style to the current trend for all things botanical. The first chapter, Botanical Inspirations, takes a look at the ingredients of the look – antique botanical prints and artworks, flower stalls, potting sheds and houseplants – and draws upon these sources for fresh ideas to transform your home into a leafy haven. Moving on, Selina explores five different facets of the botanical look. Vintage Botanicals celebrates the gentle palette and delicate style of floral watercolours and pressed flowers, while Boho Botanicals has more of a free-spirited 1970s vibe, with jungly potted plants, flower garlands and even a decorated teepee. The varied textures and contemporary appeal of Industrial Botanicals give it a modern edge, utilizing materials such as polished concrete, rusted metal and laboratory glass and combining them with peeling paint and vintage school science posters on the walls. Next, Natural Botanicals is based around antique prints and salvaged museum specimen cases for a nostalgic feel, while Tropical Botanicals features bold leafy prints, spiny cacti and palm trees for a distinctly glamorous retro flavour. Throughout the book, Selina‘s imaginative ‘DIY Makes’ and insightful ‘Style Tips’ provide a wealth of inspiring suggestions for how to recreate the textures, tones and ambience of Botanical Style in your own home.

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An ALL-NEW air-fryer book from the SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR whose original book on this hugely popular subject has sold more than 250,000 copies to date. “The ultimate guide to the subject” The Telegraph magazine, for The Air-fryer Cookbook This is the MUST-HAVE cookbook for anyone cooking on a budget – 101 recipes that make the most of lower-cost ingredients and reduce food waste, to help cut your household spend. Jenny Tschiesche's first bestselling book proved that your air fryer doesn’t just have to be for beige food! Now she takes things a step further with recipes created to help lower both your food and energy costs! These ingenious recipes make use of cheaper cuts of meat, affordable store-cupboard staples, no-waste frozen ingredients and leftovers to save time and money. Get creative with tasty recipes for Bagel Pizzas, Dirty Fries and Leftover Pasta Frittata, plus Chilli-Lime Chicken Wings, Falafel Burgers and Baked Bean Shakshuka. The popularity of air fryers looks set to last, and why not? Using an air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking times, making it ideal for anyone cooking in a hurry. The budget-conscious recipes in this book cater for a wide range of tastes and needs, exploring ideas for using cans, jars and cartons, cooking from frozen, using up leftovers, using cheaper cuts of meat, grains and pulses, vegetable-based dishes and much more.

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Super-cute Amigurumi is packed with over 35 adorable creatures to get hooked on. Designed with simplicity in mind, it’s the perfect book for beginners as the toys are made up of only the easiest stitches. Based on the Japanese craze of amigurumi, the craft of creating ultra-cute crocheted creatures, you’ll be sure to find a friend that you’ll love. Each toy has its own unique story, so why not get to know the whole family? There’s Nicki, the author, Andy the Alien, who came to Earth in search of cheese, and Boris the Baby with his political ambitions. You could also pay a visit to Mr and Mrs Bertie Buff-Orpington, the dancing chickens, and spend some time with their constantly growing brood. Down on the farm you will find a whole bunch of mischievous animals, like Ned the Goat, who thinks he’s a chicken, and Pickle the Puppy, who is training to be in the Olympics. Say hello to Camilla the Pretty Pony and she may even take you out for a ride through the fields. If you’re looking for some more exotic animals there are plenty here too, like Squiddly Dudley, the octopus who decided to join the Navy, or catch the Fish Brothers before they head off on their world tour. There are even some special toys for Christmas, including Sparkles the crooning Snowman and Ralph the Red Nosed Reindeer. All the patterns are so simple and easy to follow, all you need is a hook and a few basic stitches and you’ll have crocheted your own cute friends in no time.

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Rich, creamy and against all odds healthy, just a smear of this flavor-packed dip can transform any dish into something infinitely more delicious. Hummus-lovers everywhere will be satiated with this book of over 65 inventive vegan hummus recipes. It’s the humble Eastern Mediterranean mezze dish that stole our hearts – who’d have thought a little bowl of smashed up chickpeas could taste like magic? Hummus has become an essential item for any modern well-stocked fridge, whether served as a dip with breadsticks, slathered on bread to give oomph to kebabs or sandwiches, or offered as part of a main meal in its own right. Homemade hummus is superior to store-bought in many ways: it is less sour, more intense in fresh flavours and inexpensive to put together. Here author Dunja Gulin shares her tips and tricks for making perfect homemade hummus, so that you can get the flavour balance and texture just right every time. The classic combination is usually chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and tahini – but this basic recipe is so versatile that it gratefully absorbs any flavour you can throw at it. Hummus Where the Heart Is includes such recipes as Onion Jam Hummus, Indonesian-style Hummus, a Baked Aubergine variety and a moreish Cashew and Avocado concoction. There is even a chapter of Dippers, which includes Chapatis, Pitta Breads and Sesame Grissini, with chapters for Hummus Meals and even a daring Desserts section!

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The definitive book showcasing the variety of sourdough breads and pastries, from the author of the award-winning 'How to Make Bread'. Many people are turning their backs on mass-produced, homogenized and bland bread in favour of something natural and nourishing. And what can be more natural than the way bread used to be made – with flour, water and care. Once you’ve mastered the sourdough ‘starter’ – the vigorous little mixture of flour and water that helps leaven the bread and develop flavour – you just need to mix a small amount of it with your other ingredients and you’re well on your way to a great-tasting fresh loaf. Top up the starter and you can keep it going for as long as you want. It’s no surprise than when people take in the wonderful aroma of their first homemade sourdough loaf, before breaking the firm, springy crust and savouring the delicious, light and flavoursome inside that they never look back. You’ll be amazed not only by the flavour and variety of wonderful Sourdough recipes on offer in this book, but by their simplicity. There is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to making the dough, kneading the dough, and shaping, preparing and baking a basic sourdough loaf. From there, you'll discover exciting breads made with some of the hugely popular ancient grains, including kamut, spelt, einkorn and enner. If you like a rich, dark bread, then you'll be at home in the Rye chapter, with delicious recipes, such as New-York-style rye sourdough or Pumpernickel sourdoughs. Try the Sweet & Savoury Sourdoughs in the Flavoured Sourdoughs section, including classic combinations such as Tomato & Olive, but also more unusual but equally delicious recipes such as Halloumi & Mint. If you have a sweeter tooth, you’ll be delighted by the Apple or Date & Walnut. Discover the dedicated Gluten-free chapter, with the Chickpea Potato Focaccia, Sourdough Potato Pancakes and Teff & Apricot Sourdough. Explore the diverse and divine creations in Snacks & Treats, such as Sourdough Bagels, Sourdough Pretzels and Sourdough Brioche. Finally, a chapter on Speciality Sourdoughs will teach you how to make the perfect Sourdough Baguette and Ciabatta, as well as festive favourites, such as Panettone.

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Fulfilling a lifetime dream of finding a house by the sea, Pearl Lowe now brings her laid-back decorating style to coastal living with Faded Glamour by the Sea. Pearl Lowe's gloriously decadent yet perfectly lived-in decorating style was featured in her bestselling interiors book Faded Glamour. Now Pearl is taking us to the coast, and in Faded Glamour by the Sea we get the first glimpse of her new home – a beautiful renovation project that she and her husband, musician Danny Goffey, have created in East Sussex. Built in the 1940s for an artist whose shell sculptures are still dotted round the garden, the house and adjacent cabins have been lovingly restored by Pearl. The house may have been a life-long dream for the couple, who have always loved the solace of water, but it has only been just over a year in the making, thanks to the inspiration Pearl has drawn from many friends who live in the area and also further afield. And so she takes us on a tour of their seaside homes. A pair of antique dealers whose love of all things French inspired them to set up their own brocante in Kent; an artist with a love of beach huts; an author who swapped London life for a clifftop house with his own writer’s hut. Add to this the Malibu beachfront home of stylist Rachel Ashwell, the hippy-chic style of supermodel Helena Christensen’s waterside retreat and the ‘punk noir Victorian’ vibe of the hotel created by friends from rock band The Libertines. In Faded Glamour by the Sea Pearl visits these properties, and as the owners tell their stories she explains how she found inspiration for this new chapter in her life.

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Pair your brunch recipes with boozy cocktails and delightful mocktails for a never-ending supply of breakfast fun.Enjoy a bottomless brunch in the comfort of your own home with this delicious collection of brunch recipes paired with irresistible cocktails. There is no better way to enjoy a lazy morning at home than cooking up a storm and then rewarding your hard work with a decadent cocktail. Whether you’re dining for two or cooking for a crowd, Bottomless Brunch will provide the inspiration to create your very own boozy brunch at home.Keep it simple with a classic Eggs Benedict paired with a Mimosa or make things more interesting with Baked Chilli Eggs matched with a long cold glass of Brunch Punch. Cooking for more? A pan of Slow-braised Beans with Ham Hock, some Cheddar Cornbread and a perfect Bloody Mary is a great way to feed, and impress, a crowd. There are even deliciously sin-free mocktail combos to appeal to the non-drinkers out there such as Herb Fritters with Fried Eggs and a Basil Limeade.Dive into this glorious collection of paired food and drink recipes and transform your brunch into a truly buzzing breakfast affair.

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Bring a little taste of Spain to your table with this collection of irresistible small plates to enjoy with drinks.Served in bars all over Spain, tapas are the ultimate in bar snacks. From a simple bowl of olives to a mouthwatering selection of seafood, there is always something for everyone. Tapas are great shared among friends, making them the perfect choice for party nibbles or as an accompaniment to pre-dinner drinks. You can also serve them as a convivial appetizer for sharing or cook a range of dishes to make a more substantial lunch or dinner. Fish and Seafood are an essential part of any tapas menu and include delicious morsels such as Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) and Tigre Tapas (mussels in overcoats). No tapas selection is complete without traditional Meat and Poultry dishes, such as Cordero al Limón (lamb with lemon) and Chorizo al Vino (chorizo in red wine). Vegetables and Little Extras include classics such as Tortilla

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Create a summery atmosphere with these fail-safe, deliciously fruity pastries for all occasions. On a summer’s day, there is perhaps nothing more appealing and indulgent than a bite-size fruit pastry or tart. Whether you’re tucking into a zingy lemon tartlet or a classic strawberry cream puff, these recipes provide perfectly delectable offerings that celebrate all manor of fresh and seasonal summer fruits. Recipes include everything from small treats to pair with an iced tea or chilled glass of lemonade to larger bakes to share with friends at a BBQ or garden party. Choose from elegant treats such as Fresh Fruit Eclairs and Blueberry and Summer Berry Mini Galettes, or impress with larger offerings, such as Hazelnut and Apple Frangipane Tart and Raspberry Choux Ring. Wherever your sweet tooth sends, these bakes are the perfect way to satisfy your craving for indulgence in the warmer months of the year.

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Possibly a vegan’s best friend, tofu is a wonderful protein-packed, nutrient-dense superfood containing iron and calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals. Plus it is super versatile and can be used in any number of sweet and savoury dishes from stir fries to smoothies. Totally Tofu brings you 75 inventive recipes for breakfasts and brunches, snacks and drinks, light bites and salads, main meals and even sweet desserts. So whether you are looking for a delicious eggy vegan tofu scramble for breakfast, a post work out strawberry tofu smoothie, a buddha bowl with crispy tofu for lunch or a black bean and tofu filled taco for dinner followed by a scrumptious tofu brownie, then this is the book for you.

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From burgers and burritos to casseroles and roasts, over 65 tempting recipes that showcase the best ways to enjoy chicken. Entertaining a crowd? Serve up an impressive Garlic Butter Roast Chicken, or an appetizer of Chicken Caesar Sliders Wrapped in Parma Ham. Looking for some classic dishes for the family? Look no further than Grilled Chicken Burgers, Chicken Quesadillas and Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice. In search of something comforting after a long day? Perhaps opt for Chicken Pot Pie with Tarragon & Leeks, or Extra-Crunchy Crumbed Wings. Or if you want something hot and spicy, Red Hot Buffalo Wings and Jerk Chicken may be exactly what you need. Take this book under your wing, and find chicken recipes for all tastes and occasions.

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Incredible flavours, inspiring ingredients, simple techniques – learn how to master the mortar and pestle and bring new sophistication to your cooking with 65 delicious recipes. The mortar and pestle are ancient tools that no modern kitchen should be without – they're handy for everything from cracking peppercorns and bruising fresh herbs to making sauces such as pesto, as well as marinades, spice pastes and dry rubs. This book brings you an array of enticing recipes from around the world, all of which employ a mortar and pestle to bring creative seasoning and exciting new techniques to your home cooking. Beef can be made mouth-watering when prepared with an African Smoke Rub. Options for Lamb include a Pomegranate and Harissa seasoning, while, in the Poultry chapter, choose Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Portuguese Piri Piri Poussin. For those who love a lighter option and the enticing aroma of grilled Fish, try Spiced Red Snapper with Chermoula or Grilled Lobsters with flavoured butters. Vegetarian ideas include Grilled Courgette Flowers with Shiso Lemon Salt and Roasted Cauliflower with Walnut Romesco.

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Bring an authentic taste of Spain to your table with this collection of more than 60 mouth-watering recipes for small plates to share. Traditionally served as a bar snack with a glass of sherry or a cold beer, tapas has become a firm favourite thanks to its wide variety and versatility. Whether you are serving a starter before a meal, enjoying some small bites with drinks, or going all out and filling the table with multiple dishes to feast on, there is no bad time to indulge in these flavour-filled dishes. This book includes all the classics from the perennially popular Patatas Bravas and Spanish Omelette to Chorizo in Red Wine and Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod. Many of these dishes can be made in advance for ease, so you too can enjoy time with your friends - Buen Provecho!

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If you thought making sushi was strictly for the professionals, these easy-to-follow recipes will mean you never need to eat ready-made sushi again! Discover how to create delicious sushi in your own kitchen by following simple basic steps. Nigiri, maki, sashimi, temaki – all the different types of sushi are simply explained in this invaluable guide to making sushi at home. This is really easy party food, healthy snack food – and great fun for kids too, to make and to eat. This book begins by explaining how to cook the rice perfectly and then introduces simple rolled sushi using classic ingredients such as cucumber, tuna or salmon.Once you’ve mastered these easy ones you can explore more adventurous variations. The recipes use easy-to-source ingredients, including everything from spinach, asparagus and carrots to prawns, crab and smoked salmon. Also includes recipes for related raw bar dishes such as sashimi and poke, as well as great accompaniments, like fabulous pickles and three ways with wasabi.

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Pair your brunch recipes with boozy cocktails and delightful mocktails for a never-ending supply of breakfast fun. Enjoy a bottomless brunch in the comfort of your own home with this delicious collection of brunch recipes paired with irresistible cocktails. There is no better way to enjoy a lazy morning at home than cooking up a storm and then rewarding your hard work with a decadent cocktail. Whether you’re dining for two or cooking for a crowd, Bottomless Brunch will provide the inspiration to create your very own boozy brunch at home. Keep it simple with a classic Eggs Benedict paired with a Mimosa or make things more interesting with Baked Chilli Eggs matched with a long cold glass of Brunch Punch. Cooking for more? A pan of Slow-braised Beans with Ham Hock, some Cheddar Cornbread and a perfect Bloody Mary is a great way to feed, and impress, a crowd. There are even deliciously sin-free mocktail combos to appeal to the non-drinkers out there such as Herb Fritters with Fried Eggs and a Basil Limeade. Dive into this glorious collection of paired food and drink recipes and transform your brunch into a truly buzzing breakfast affair.

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70 easy recipes for exciting and nutritious dishes for anyone following a meat- and dairy-free diet. More and more of us are cutting out animal protein and products from our diets, or at the very least reducing them. Sticking to your resolve to eat a meat-free diet is going to be so much easier when your food is easy to prepare and exciting to eat and preparing fresh and healthy food couldn’t get any easier than cooking everything together in one pot/pan. Many of these recipes rely on a rainbow of fresh produce, alongside tasty vegan sources of protein, such as beans, lentils and nuts. Seasonings and sauces take their inspiration from all around the world, creating hearty and nourishing meals with eye-popping colour and irresistible flavour. Each dish is perfectly balanced and provides a complete meal all cooked in one pot/pan for ultimate ease. Whether you are a long-time vegan, entertaining friends or family who may be following a plant-based diet, or simply trying to cut down on your intake of meat and fish, the recipes in this book offer a whole host of tempting dishes to try.

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A collection of over 80 quick and delicious recipes to feed households on a budget. A busy family household is often short on time and money. The weekly food shop can be a stressful time when you are wondering how you can feed your family good, honest food without exceeding the weekly budget. Living on a budget, or trying to reduce your outgoings, doesn’t have to mean forgoing cooking and eating good food though. Thrifty tips will guide you through how to make the most of your ingredients and create wonderful family food for all mealtimes. Enjoy some budget breakfasts such as Baked Eggs or Corned Beef Hash before moving on to some purse-friendly soups and salads for lunch. The main meal of the day no longer needs to empty the bank, so instead delve in to some quick and easy dishes such as Thai Salmon Fish Cakes or Quick Vegetable Curry. Treats don’t have to be ignored in favour of saving pennies either – whip up some quick treats such as Iced Summer Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce or Banana Fritters. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to produce fantastic food, in super quick time, for the whole family even when you’ve had to tighten the household purse strings.

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The Vegetarian Student Cookbook will get you through your studies and become more valuable to you than any textbook. You won’t need lots of kitchen gadgets, hours in front of the oven, or a loan to make these recipes – they are all easy and cheap and designed to satisfy. Start with Kitchen Know-how: which essentials to stock up on so that you always have the foundation of a simple meal; tips on key equipment to buy; simple rules of food hygiene; and no-fuss tips for throwing together ingredients no matter how little is lurking in your kitchen. When you’re having a late-night essay crisis and you turn to the refrigerator for salvation, The Vegetarian Student Cookbook will come to the rescue with quick, stress-free Light Bites & Sides. Chapters on Salads, Pasta, Light Entrées and Easy Entrées include everything you could possibly want in your repertoire: mac ’n’ cheese, omelettes, stir-fries, vegetables bakes, risottos and lots more. Master the recipes in Food to Impress and you’re sure to win friends. Finally, when there’s no chocolate in the house and you need to satisfy a sweet craving, turn to Just Desserts and indulge in chocolate-dipped fruit and baked apples and pears.

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Every new parent knows just how special and precious the first year of baby’s life is. My Baby’s Journal is especially designed so you can hold on to every memorable moment: first tooth, first smile, first steps, first words, and many more. When completed, My Baby’s Journal is a unique memento full of happy, poignant and appealing memories of the first year of your child’s life.

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Make following a vegan diet easy for every student lifestyle with these tasty and affordable plant-based recipes. Moving away from home, buying endless amounts of books and making new friends are just some of the things to think about when becoming student, so why make your plant-based food prep part of that niggling list. Whoever you’re living with and whatever food they eat, your meal planning need not be a problem – this book will give you all the vegan variety you need for quick-and-easy breakfasts, in-between-lecture lunches and pre-night-out communal feasts – and may even inspire your housemates to create some meat-free meals of their own! Kick-start the student day with some Chia Seed Porridge or a Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie to go. To keep your brain powering through the mid-day slump, prepare some Red Lentil Falafel Wraps and grab some Spicy Tomato Kale Chips with Onion Jam Hummus for a snack. Then, if you’re cooking for a crowd and need all your energy for another mid-week party, wow your friends with a Mexican Vegetable & Kidney Bean Bake or a Chickpea & Almond Curry, followed by Chocolate Orange Pie for dessert. Whether you’ve eaten vegan food for years, or want to give some plant-based meals a go, take the stress out of your busy student diary and make this your go-to textbook for eating fun, nutritious, savvy and delicious food.

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From the reward of a post-surf brunch to enjoying a lazy lunch by the shore, these delicious recipes will evoke memories of time spent by the ocean.Whether you''re chasing a wave, reaching for an endless summer, or simply answering the call of the ocean, this book of bright and fresh recipes perfectly captures the spirit of the surf and soothing effect of time spent by the water. Sun-soaked breakfast recipes are presented in the Rise & Shine chapter, such as smoothie bowls and Corn Fritters with Smashed Avocado. For something vibrant, yet light at lunch, head to Veggies, Salads & Sides and take a beach-side break with bowls of Ouzo Watermelon Salad or Sweet Potato, Smoked Mackerel & Grapefruit. When the day calls for re-fueling with some tasty plates in between the surf, All-Day Dining includes Fish Tacos with Chipotle-lime Cream and Grilled Halloumi with a zingy Jalapeño, Lime & Tequila Relish. Gather round the grill to cook delicious food to share from Beachside B

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Over 65 recipes for perfect results from your pizza oven, from making delicious dough to getting the toppings and textures just right. For crispy, tasty and authentic pizzas, this book is your bible. Designed for your home pizza oven, you will find tips and tricks for making the most of your appliance and producing perfect pizzas from the comfort of your own home or garden. You will find guides to making bases and sauces, and recipes that embrace the simplicity of classic pizza, such as an authentic Four-Cheese and a Pizza Marinara. For special occasions or to spice things up a bit, there are more complex options like Pear, Pecorino and Taleggio Pizza with Honey and Sage, or Pizza Picante, plus focaccia recipes to enjoy. You will be surprised and delighted with just how many variations you can get out of your pizza oven!

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