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Murdoch Books The Ethical Omnivore: A practical guide and 60 nose-to-tail recipes for sustainable meat eating
Can you have your meat and eat it too? An ethical cookbook for readers of Michael Pollan, Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals, Fergus Henderson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Matthew Evans.'Heartfelt and wonderfully written, this is the kind of cookbook only butchers who think we should eat less meat could write.' MATTHEW EVANS'I can't recommend this book highly enough - science-focused but with a contagiously energetic optimism, it's the antidote to despair we so desperately need. Read it, give it to your friends, then cook for them with whole, natural food. We can start repairing our land and nourishing our souls by dinner time.' CHARLOTTE WOOD'It is both a beautiful book but also one of great importance: well written, great stories and it addresses the huge topic of false beliefs promulgated by vegans and others equally divorced from nature.' CHARLES MASSYWe live in an affluent era marked by an increasingly fraught relationship to food, and meat is arguably the most controversial ingredient. There is a communal ache for authenticity, for a way forward with good conscience.The Ethical Omnivore explores the solution: living with a conscience; asking the right questions of whomever sells you meat or of the labels you read; and learning how to respect the animal so much that you're willing to cook something other than chicken breast. This book traces how animals can be raised ethically, and demonstrates some ways regenerative farmers are outstanding in how they care for their animals. It offers tried-and-tested recipes from the Feather and Bone community, from simple and easy weeknight meals to slow roasts for special occasions. And it shows all of us how to live with less impact on the animals and environment that support us. The Ethical Omnivore is a user-friendly recipe and handbook that will open your eyes to a better way to buy, cook and eat.
£20.00
Murdoch Books Taste the Wild: Recipes and Stories from Canada
Who doesn't dream of leaving everyday life behind and really experiencing nature with an adventure in the wilderness... and a delicious campfire supper to round off a perfect day? Enjoy the beauty and stillness of breathtaking shots, taken on location in the National Parks of Vancouver and Banff, of the lakes, cascading waterfalls, rivers, canyons, mountains and deep, green, tranquil forests for which Canada is renowned. This is the stunning natural backdrop for recipes and short extracts from Charles Dickens, Margaret Atwood, Chris Czajkowski and Anne Michaels inspired by Canada's incredible landscapes. Whether it's fluffy blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, or tender salmon fillet on a cedarwood board, hearty campfire stew with craft beer or the unique national dish of Canada, poutine, these ingredients and recipes evoke bounty, simplicity, campfires and wilderness.
£18.99
Murdoch Books Can you Die of a Broken Heart?: A heart surgeon's insight into keeping your most vital organ healthy
'Dr Stamp is so clearly in love with her subject: that wonderful and yet still mysterious organ, the human heart.' Michael Mosley. When actress Debbie Reynolds died a day after her beloved daughter, Carrie Fisher, the world diagnosed it as 'heartbreak'. But what's the evidence? Does emotional upheaval affect the heart? Can love, or chocolate, really heal our heart problems? And why do we know so much about heart attacks in men, when they are more fatal in women? Heart and lung surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the operating theatre, explaining what she sees in patients with heart complications and how a life-saving transplant works. Stamp fell in love with the heart as a child and continues to be fascinated by its workings and the whole-of-life experiences that affect it. Rich with anecdotes, and insights for maintaining heart health, Can You Die of a Broken Heart? is the international bestseller from a uniquely positioned young specialist.
£9.99
Murdoch Books Poopy Pants and Potty Rants
'Hey there, kiddo! The time is right for you. 'You're going to learn the big-kid way to do a wee and poo!' Everyone has to learn some time! Poopy Pants and Potty Rants is a very funny look at the hits and misses of toilet training, that focuses on the delightful bond between a father and daughter.
£9.99
Murdoch Books Diamonds
Mama, if I was to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond? No, darling, there are no diamonds here. Where are diamonds, then? Oh, in other countries. In Africa for example ... A powerful parable that explores how the desire for endless riches perpetuates chains of inequality and corruption.
£12.99
Murdoch Books A Clue for Clara
'GREETINGS. AM LOOKING FOR A MAJOR CRIME TO SOLVE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY RECENT MURDERS, KIDNAPPINGS OR JEWEL HEISTS IN THIS AREA.' Clara wants to be a famous detective with her own TV show. She can read claw marks, find missing feathers and knows morse code and semaphore. There's just one problem. She's a small scruffy chook, and no one takes her seriously. But when she teams up with Olive, the daughter of the local policeman, they might just be able to solve the crimes that have been troubling the town of Little Dismal. A puzzling and hilarious mystery from bestselling author, Lian Tanner.
£8.42
Murdoch Books Vegetarian: 101 recipes celebrating fresh, seasonal ingredients
Whether you are strictly vegetarian, trying to eat less meat or just searching for enticing vegetable dishes, this little book has 70 perfectly crafted recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Included are tips for choosing herbs and cooking with legumes, handy basic recipes for sauces, salsas and vegetable sides, and step-by-step recipes for making nut milks, labne and tofu.
£9.99
Murdoch Books Slow Down and Grow Something: The Urban Grower's Recipe for the Good Life
Backyards, rooftops, courtyards and balconies are sprouting with herbs, ballooning with fruit and bursting with vegies across our urban landscapes. Slowly, but we certainly believe surely, people are embracing the joy of gardening and the more relaxed lifestyle it brings. There is a change in the air and we are excited to watch it unfold. Enter the completely addictive world of urban growing, where you can pocket a slice of farm life in the city, even if just for a few minutes a day. Growing your own lemongrass for a mojito or rhubarb to make jam isn't just about producing food, rewarding though that is. It's an antidote to the relentless pursuit to 'do it all'. It doesn't matter the size of your space, or your skill, the garden is a place for everyone.The good life is waiting for you.
£12.99
Murdoch Books Hardcore Carnivore: Cook meat like you mean it
Hardcore Carnivore is a protein-packed cookbook for meat lovers everywhere.From slow smoked barbecue ribs to perfect cowboy steaks Jess Pryles's recipes are meaty winners. Including an intro section on the tricks of the trade and a collection of foundations and finishes at the end, this book will have you cooking meat like a seasoned pro.Australian by birth, Texan by choice, Jess Pryles is a professional Hardcore Carnivore and co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance. She's a cook, author and food personality, with a particular penchant for steak and bourbon.
£19.80
Murdoch Books Mindfulness for Mums and Dads: Proven strategies for calming down and connecting
As a parent, it can be all too easy to live life on automatic pilot - fulfilling one demand after another while missing out on much of the journey. And though you can't control every situation, you can influence the outcome by learning to change how you react. Dr Diana Korevaar, a practising perinatal psychiatrist, uses mindfulness practice as a powerful tool to help parents calm down, connect and reframe the challenges they face in order to experience life more positively. Grounded in science, Mindfulness for Mums and Dads features dozens of case studies, as well as simple mindfulness practices that can be carried out anywhere. These are practical tools for anyone seeking to actively engage in their own recovery from anxiety or depression, or for those no longer content to 'just exist' in life, hoping that things will get better in the future. In as little as three minutes a day, it is possible to take control of your life, become calmer and more compassionate, and be fully present for the small moments in life that create true and lasting happiness.
£14.99
Murdoch Books Backyard Chickens: How to keep happy hens
Keeping a few hens was once only for rural dwellers with big yards - or inner-city hippies. Now it's mainstream and an attractive proposition wherever you live. Fluffy little recycling units that eat weeds, bugs and scraps and turn them into organic eggs - what's not to love? Chickens are great backyard pets for young and old - they're a natural extension for everyone with a vegie patch, and for those who like eggs but are concerned about the welfare of commercial hens. This book is the perfect reference, whether you're already keeping chickens or an absolute beginner thinking about getting a couple of chooks. Dave Ingham offers compulsively readable advice on how to start, housing and feeding, settling chickens in with other pets, troubleshooting, and the (minimal) commitment required to keep your backyard hens healthy and happy.'This book is the what for, how to, where and why of chickens for novices and wranglers alike.' - Costa Georgiadis, ABC Gardening Australia
£14.99
Murdoch Books Chocolate: Luscious recipes and expert know-how for biscuits, cakes, sweet treats and desserts
Dark and luxurious or creamy and light ... drizzling, oozing or baked ... there are many ways to enjoy chocolate, but there is only one 'Queen of Chocolate'. Kirsten Tibballs, world-renowned chocolatier and pastry chef, has devoted her life to the pursuit of delightful desserts, perfecting her techniques and creating decadent treats that make people happy.Whether you're after a knockout chocolate mousse cake, sticky chocolate doughnut or the best brownie you've ever tasted, Kirsten has you covered. Her favourite chocolate recipes, road-tested at her cooking school, and detailed explanations of steps and techniques will instill confidence in the most kitchen-shy of chocolate lovers. So, go on - melt that bowl of chocolate, line a baking sheet and relax ...You're in the hands of a professional.
£20.00
Murdoch Books Perfect Imperfect: The beauty of accident, age & patina
If you have read The House that Pinterest Built, Smart Spaces, The Alchemy of Things, or Elements of Style you're going to love Perfect Imperfect.Wabi-sabi and new creative interior design expressions: Perfect Imperfect is a stunning collection of homes and studios of creatives from all over the world, with thought-provoking text by Karen McCartney and stunning visuals by Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel. Perfect Imperfect takes as its founding principle the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. Wabi-Sabi advocates the beauty to be found in imperfection, impermanence and the authentic. Importantly this is done without losing sight of the benefits of living in the 21st century; where designers are merging digital technology with the handmade, rethinking how to use space and accommodating the natural world.Creating a new interior design vocabulary: As the collaborative process for creating Perfect Imperfect involved working across continents, the authors created a list of words and phrases that define how to curate the work they include in their stunning book. Their new interior design and interior decorating vocabulary includes terms such as mutability, irregularity, unfinished and incomplete, void, the effects of accident, unpretentious, simplicity, contrasts, and Leonard Koren's idea that 'beauty can be coaxed out of ugliness'.The new words and phrases introduced by the authors define the book's visual sections:Spirit of NatureStrange BeautyMark of HandDeep ShadowWeathering & DecayAnd, Incomplete and IrregularA beautiful, inspirational decorative book: Perfect Imperfect is a celebration of accident, curation, collection, hesitation, collaboration, reuse, reimagining and true originality. It explores an established aesthetic in a new way and embraces current design objects alongside well-worn ones; featuring interior settings that mix comfort, design and an off-beat beauty.
£31.50
Murdoch Books Falafel For Breakfast: Modern Middle Eastern Recipes for the Shared Table from Kepos Street Kitchen
Full of flavour... generous... made for sharing.Israeli-born chef Michael Rantissi has converted the brunching crowds from customary bacon and eggs to his sharing plates laden with falafel, labneh, spicy dukkah and pita bread warm from the oven.Yet his reach extends much further than breakfast at his busy inner-city Sydney bistro. He makes the best of fresh ingredients to create mouthwatering meals: hearty slow-cooked braises, spicy burgers, spectacular fish dishes, plus an array of salads that will knock your socks off. To finish are delicious pastries, breads and syrup-laden cakes that turn a meal into a feast.Falafel for Breakfast brings you 140 easy recipes that open up a world of Middle Eastern flavours for the home cook.
£20.00
Murdoch Books Apples for Jam: Recipes for Life
Inspired by the excitement and simplicity of childhood, Tessa has brought together recipes based around colourful and pure fresh ingredients that create uncomplicated and delicious family meals. From the comfort of soups and roasts, to the striking colours of beetroot gnocchi and mango sorbet, to the simplicity of rice pudding with nutmeg, this book weaves recipes with reflections and hopes. Alternative ingredients and options for serving suggestions are given for many of the recipes, extending their appeal. The evocative text and innovative recipes are complemented by beautiful photographs and hand-drawn pictures. Key points: more than 100,000 copies sold worldwide; like Tessa's other bestsellers, "Venezia" and "Falling Cloudberries", this also mixes a traditional recipe style with a rich and personal narrative on Tessa's own passion for food; featuring mouth watering food photography and traditional recipes; and, reads beautifully and captures Tessa's warm and genuine voice in the recipes and accompanying text.
£18.99
Murdoch Books Craving
Easy, delicious and fun recipes for what to eat when you're expecting.
£13.49
Murdoch Books Turning Down The Noise: The quiet power of silence in a busy world
'A great Australian journalist on a deeply personal assignment: treading bravely, beautifully into the wonder of silence.' TRENT DALTON'I would never think of myself as a silent retreat person but I kind of felt like Jackman went in my place! She writes so thoughtfully and clearly about feelings that are hard to describe - it's very impressive. Writing a book about something essentially ungraspable is a very bold decision, but thanks to her journalistic method and assured style, Jackman has pulled it off. A counterintuitive modern odyssey in which the heroine sets out from a land of deafening overplenty in search of ... less. Beautifully researched.' - ANNABEL CRABBThrough the centuries, wise men and women have sought silence when seeking insight, wisdom and creative inspiration. Is neuroscience now beginning to catch up, to deliver proof that the mystics, monks and medicine men were onto something?Turning Down the Noise explores, through Christine Jackman's own quest for a better way of being, what is happening to our brains, to our lives and our communities as our world becomes noisier than ever before. More importantly, it asks whether we can reverse the damage through simple daily acts designed to strip out the stimuli and reclaim the silence. Our children have a plethora of devices and technology available to them, but increasingly are distracted, irritable and struggling to learn. The modern search for a better sense of wellbeing has fuelled an industry worth billions of dollars but at the same time the use of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications continue to skyrocket. In the vein of Leigh Sales' Any Ordinary Day (BS 103k copies), this is real-life working mum and respected journalist Christine Jackman's personal quest for a better way of being. Seeking ways to channel and capture the clarity and peace of mind so often lacking in our lives, she writes with a lightness of touch, sharing her own experiences and digging into her subject with the zeal of an investigative journalist with an enquiring mind.
£12.99
Murdoch Books Hope is a Verb: Six steps to radical optimism when the world seems broken
For readers of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, a gift book for an era of global anxietyWhen the world feels uncertain, we need hope, humour and meaningful action.Hope Is a Verb is the ideal handbook for anyone freaked out about the state of the planet. Illustrator and activist Emily Ehlers offers a cheerful six-step process that reframes the current global mood as an invitation to a better future. Be inspired to examine the stories you tell yourself, live in alignment with your values, realise your true agency and take both individual and collective action. For those of us feeling adrift, Hope Is a Verb points to a world of opportunity and promise.The future is calling. Let's answer!
£12.99
Murdoch Books How To Make A Pet Monster: Hodgepodge
A fantastically readable, gloriously funny and highly collectable new junior fiction series.
£10.99
Murdoch Books BeginnerS Guide to Cake Decorating
Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating will show you how to make sugar flowers and leaves, plus many other sugar craft techniques such as fabric effects, piping royal icing, modelling figures and animals. Foolproof methods will ensure impressive results every time, no matter what your level of experience.
£7.78
Murdoch Books Easy Eats Quick Easy
Contains more than 100 easy, everyday recipes.
£8.70
Murdoch Books Cake Cookie Pops
Introduces readers to a baking trend with easy-to-follow recipes and loads of fun decorating ideas. Part of "Make Me" series, this title includes chapters on cookie pops, cake pops, party pops and super-simple pops. It contains over 60 recipes with achievable instructions.
£8.03
Murdoch Books Home Guide to Cake Decorating
This compact, portable, user-friendly guide is the definitive reference book for all cake decorating enthusiasts. Cake decorating is a fabulous mixture of cookery and art, with a sprinkling of inspiration, precise care and reckless use of the imagination thrown in for good measure.
£12.99
Murdoch Books Easy Eats Slow Cookers 2
"It's very satisfying to make a meal all in one pot. Meat, seafood and poultry and vegetables, rice and beans all benefit from the process of gentle, slow cooking. Hot and spicy, rich and creamy...whatever the preference, there's plenty to choose from in this new collection of recipes created especially for the slow cooker appliance."
£8.70
Murdoch Books The Boy Who Stepped Through Time
When Perry steps into a crumbling ruin while on holiday in France, he is not expecting to be transported back 1700 years to Roman times. While he hunts desperately for a way home, he must blend in as a slave - even if it means eating mice for dinner! Gradually, Perry is caught up in the fascinating world of grand Villa Rubia and a life he could never have imagined. But when he makes a new friend, he thinks he might already know her terrible fate. Perry is faced with an impossible choice: to find his way home or stay and guard his friend's life - and risk being trapped in the past forever...
£8.42
Murdoch Books Individual
We all deserve to live unapologetically in homes that reflect who we are. Instead of a cookie-cutter approach, we crave spaces that make us feel secure and connected, nurtured and enriched. Individual journeys to fifteen truly unique homes that are authentic reflections of the people who inhabit them, from an art-filled city terrace to a magical seaside shack and a 1970s-era palace in the 'burbs. Practical tips on such topics as choosing a palette, balancing function and style, and living better with 'stuff' show you how to imbue your space - whether a rented apartment or a cottage in the country - with the essence of you. Individual is a stunning reminder that you don't need a bulging bank account or an award-winning architect to create an authentic space in which you can thrive.
£22.50
Murdoch Books Food for Menopause
Some books tell you about menopause, about what to expect, breaking taboos and myths, getting more transparency around the symptoms and treatments. Much of it is about raising awareness, getting everyone talking more openly about menopause and showing women that there is real advice out there that's now easier to access than ever before. Dr Linia Patel's friendly, authoritative cookbook steps into this growing area with the nutritional essentials, but just as importantly with how to make your menopause work for you in a simple way. It's about understanding the process and mastering your midlife body by knowing exactly what to put on your plate. Why do you get brain fog, which nutrients should you be getting more of to combat it, and what are the recipes you can make to pack in more of those nutrients? Studies show that how you prepare yourself during the perimenopause is the game changer. And there's of course so much you can factor into y
£20.00
Murdoch Books What Can I Bring
''Big-hearted, genuine, bubbly - a joyful celebration of life and community.'' Tessa KirosThe easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It''s sanity-saving for the host, not to mention energy- and money-saving. And arguably more fun and interesting. But what do you make when asked to bring a plate?Bestselling author and beloved country cook Sophie Hansen offers seasonally delicious answers to that perennial question. Drawing inspiration from some of her favourite country cooks, friends, family and bring-a-plate traditions, here are the best recipes when you need a:Salad of substanceDinner for a camping tripSoup for the thermosWintry pot-luck mealTreat for the cake stallAnd countless others besides.The common thread of all Sophie Hansen''s recipes and gatherings is the community and kindness that binds us. These recipes and ideas will help glue together your own special gatherings.
£20.70
Murdoch Books I Miss You When I Blink: Dispatches from a Relatively Ordinary Life
In this memoir-in-essays full of spot-on observations about home, work, and creative life, Philpott takes on the conflicting pressures of modern womanhood with wit and heart. She offers up her own stories to show that identity crises don't happen just once or only at midlife; reassures us that small, recurring personal re-inventions are both normal and necessary; and advises that if you're going to faint, you should get low to the ground first. Most of all, Philpott shows that when you stop feeling satisfied with your life, you don't have to burn it all down and set off on a transcontinental hike (unless you want to, of course). You can call upon your many selves to figure out who you are, who you're not, and where you belong. Who among us isn't trying to do that?
£16.07
Murdoch Books Not Just Jam
This book is Fat Pig farm''s ode to the surplus of the seasons. Overwhelmed by ripe fruit, or mountains of rhubarb, we have found ways to preserve what we grow, and what grows near us.Not Just Jam is farmer Matthew Evans'' collection of more than 90 modern recipes for old-fashioned preserving methods. It is for the forager, who scours the suburbs looking for fruit trees whose bounty is overlooked by others; for the cook, who wants their dishes to resonate with flavours borne from their own hands; and for anyone who is passionate about flavour.Discover the joys of pear and cardamom jam for next level morning toast, or beetroot relish to brighten meals year round. Lunches made with apple cider mustard are always the better for the addition. A bowl of ice cream is transformed with a drizzle of homemade gooseberry and sour cherry syrup. Use this book as your launching pad, then adjust the combinations to suit the bounties of the place you call home. At its heart,
£20.00
Murdoch Books Hamburger Gourmet mini
All hail the greatest meal on the planet!Hamburger Gourmet is here to ensure you never eat a bland burger again. It''s time to take your burger cooking to towering new heights, inspired bythe team behind Blend hamburger, the cult restaurant creating hamburger greatness.Begin with the building blocks of an excellently simple beef burger, with the best bun and fries you''ve ever had. Then up your game with burgers made of everything from chicken to quinoa. With separate instructions on choice of buns, sauces and accompaniments, these 58 recipes will give even the biggest burger-lover new ideas for surprising twists on old favourites. All delivered in a cute gift format with die-cut front cover, Hamburger Gourmet is the must-have gift for any burger lover.
£12.99
Murdoch Books Secrets of Macarons
This definitive guide to macarons will equip you with extensive information on every stage of the process, from the ingredients and equipment required to an array of dazzling finishing touches.
£8.42
Murdoch Books The Best Friend Promise: MerTales 1
Today is Pearl's ninth birthday, and she is planning a sea-sational day with her best friends. But when Pearl takes a shortcut on the way to merschool and sees a shooting star fall into the ocean, things begin to drift off course... Suddenly, her mermaid tail begins to shimmer and sparkle. What could it mean? Well for a start, Pearl discovers she can now talk to animals, which comes in very handy when one of her friends is cornered by a hungry reef dragon!It's time for a mermazing adventure in Cockleshell Cove!
£8.03
Murdoch Books Home Is Where You Make It: DIY ideas and styling secrets to create a home you love - whether you rent or own
Add style and individuality to your home with DIY, even when you're renting. Home Is Where You Make It channels the simplicity and beauty of modern living. This is your room-by-room guide to making and DIYing your own place, with hundreds of clever styling hacks, repurposing and upstyling ideas, and easy weekend projects to create the home of your dreams.
£16.07
Murdoch Books The Book of Tripe
Gizzards, kidneys, feet, brains and all the rest
£20.00
Murdoch Books Supercharged Food: Eat Right for Your Shape: Deliciously Healthy Ayurvedic Recipes for a Brand-New You
It is a well accepted fact that our bodies come in all different shapes and sizes and they all react to food in different ways. In this much-anticipated book, Lee Holmes takes a fresh look at the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda and applies it to the way we eat. In Ayurvedic practice, identifying your unique body type, or 'dosha', and keeping it in balance is the key to maintaining your weight and overall health. This practical guide and cookbook will help you to achieve the ideal weight for your body type, connect with your constitutional needs and understand how to bring about harmony in your life through food, nutrition and mindfulness. An extensive introductory section to Ayurveda features tips, tables of dosha-specific foods and meal planners as well as yoga exercises illustrated with step-by-step photographs. The recipe section includes shopping lists and over 120 delicious seasonal dishes, such as Baked pumpkin, quinoa and kale, Fragrant fish stew, Butternut pumpkin curry, Carrot, mango, rocket and sunflower salad with orange dressing, Pistachio and blueberry pancakes and Pomegranate and lime cheesecake.At-a-glance symbols indicate which dosha (body type) each recipe is suitable for, and which dishes are appropriate during intermittent fasting. Take the Ayurvedic path to good health and abundant natural energy, and achieve your ideal weight and shape.
£14.99
Murdoch Books Apple Blossom Pie
Memories of an Australian country kitchen.
£20.00
Murdoch Books The Painted Cake
Turning cakes and cookies into edible hand-painted works of art
£16.99
Murdoch Books The Stylists Guide to NYC
A collection of stores, boutiques, galleries and markets that is arranged into loops of interest, such as 'Furniture & Interiors', 'Haberdashery, Handmade & Vintage Textiles', and 'Scents, Flowers & Gardens'.
£16.99
Murdoch Books The Crafty Kid
Describes the process of making cute crafts and gifts, both for and with children, from recycled or inexpensive materials. Suitable for parents who appreciate the qualities of handmade gifts and want to teach their children how be creative from an early age, this title offers photographs, diagrams, instructions and tips to support the projects.
£16.99
Murdoch Books Pizza Modo Mio
Features pizza recipes from a World Pizza Champion. This work covers a variety of bases, sauces and delectable toppings from the traditional through to completely decadent! It also includes tips on achieving the perfect crust and how to properly heat your oven for those of us not fortunate enough to own our own wood-fired pizza oven.
£14.99
Murdoch Books Quay
Much-anticipated book from culinary genius Peter Gilmore, one of the top 50 chefs in the world. Quay's stunning design and photography perfectly echoes Peter's nature-based philosophy and organic presentation.
£36.00
Murdoch Books The Beginners Guide to Floristry
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to floristry which includes step- by-step instructions for a wide range of basic floristry skills, from wiring and taping through to making a bridal bouquet. Inspirational pages feature a range of finished designs, both traditional and modern. It also provides advice for running a smooth business.
£20.00
Murdoch Books Stars & Snowflakes: Simple, sustainable papercrafts for the festive season
Do you wish you could turn your home into a Scandinavian winter wonderland? Stars & Snowflakes offers amazing inspiration, with budget-friendly, seasonal activities for all levels of crafters.All you need is paper, scissors and glue, and with the templates and step-by-step instructions in this book, you can create beautiful festive scenes at home. Start with snowflakes in different sizes and scatter them around the room, or hang them from your windows. Create the simplest Christmas tree topper, or a series of stars to decorate the family table. All sorts of paper can be used - from leftover wrapping paper, to baking paper and coffee filter paper. There are also wreaths, garlands, leaves, flowers and lots more to discover, and once you start creating these stunningly simple projects, you'll want to make more and give them as gifts, too!When the nights draw in and you need to add a little magic and sparkle to the long evenings, what better way than to make your own decorations.
£16.99
Murdoch Books Stoic at Work: Ancient Wisdom to Make Your Job a Bit Less Annoying
Marcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't.As head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations and political infighting. In his Stoic philosophy bible, Meditations, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other people's inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.Stoic at Work is for anyone with a job, applying ancient wisdom to the modern workplace set out in 49 rules, such as: think less; suck up but don't suck up; avoid irrelevant meetings; and remind yourself that work happiness sits somewhere on the spectrum between fear and boredom. These will help you manage the mind games, the meltdowns and the numbing reality that most of us must work until we die, transforming your experience of work from a place of irritation to a place of joy. Or one that is a bit more tolerable, at least.
£10.99
Murdoch Books Korean Home Cooking: 100 authentic everyday recipes, from bulgogi to bibimbap
For lovers of all things Korean comes the ideal step-by-step entry point to recreating your favourite dishes at home.Welcome to Korean Home Cooking, where the food isn't complicated but there is an art and tradition in its arrangement. Combining several small dishes allows for a constant flow of people at the table, and a bright array of colours and flavours. Start with traditional, simple and tasty family recipes such as Kimchi Fried Rice, Bibimbap and Pork Bulgolgi, and stay for the opportunity to learn new skills, like fermenting your own pickles, and creating classic stews, soups and your own Korean barbecue. Enjoy this rich resource of authentic family recipes to help you create delicious Korean meals at home.
£19.80
Murdoch Books The Food I Love: A new edition
Eighteen years and countless print runs since Neil Perry first published his philosophy on cooking, The Food I Love has stood the test of time as one of the most referenced and revered food 'bibles' by professional chefs and home cooks alike.This is more than just a book of recipes - it's designed for the reader to cook with, learn from and delight in for a lifetime. Neil provides methods, skills and wisdoms that draw from the food of the Mediterranean and have stood the test of time, now revised and refreshed for a new generation of readers.Including straightforward advice on everything from holding a cook's knife to trussing chicken and filleting fish, along with 200 delicious recipes for every occasion and skill level - from light breakfasts and sandwiches, to an array of seafood, meat and vegetable recipes, and a bounty of timeless desserts. This is home cooking at its very best: simple, seasonal and absolutely delicious.
£31.50
Murdoch Books 50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective
The perfect gift for book-loving friends and family, 50 Books to Read If You're an Armchair Detective will provide lots of inspiration for fans of cosy crime to discover lesser known books and revisit forgotten classics. Whether you're a Richard Osman fan or a Sherlock Holmes devotee, bibliophile and book blogger Eric Karl Anderson will introduce you to some new and unexpected novels. The book includes an interactive element with space for star ratings, lists of favourite reads, thoughts and dates for beginning and finishing books.The 50 recommendations encompass a range of authors and books, from classic to contemporary and from across the globe so as to offer the lucky reader plenty of scope. This is the start of a new series of gift books celebrating books and reading, so if cosy crime isn't your thing, don't worry! You can also indulge in some love stories with 50 Books to Read If You're a Hopeless Romantic.
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