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Anness Publishing Best Ever Muffins & Quick Breads
This book deals with delectable home-baked muffins, scones, fruit loaves and quick breads. It is a wonderful collection of 30 tasty recipes for quick and simple traditional home bakes. It features classic cakes such as Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Chip Muffins, as well as new ideas including Cherry Marmalade Muffins and Parmesan Popovers. You can enjoy a wide variety of delicious breads such as Rosemary Focaccia, Lemon and Walnut Tea Bread and Apricot Nut Loaf, as well as wholesome scones, like Cheese and Chive Scones and Orange and Raisin Scones. It contains a practical guide to baking including working with yeast, mixing methods for muffins and tea breads, and much more. There is nothing quite like the smell of home baking and few things more delicious than muffins or tea breads served straight from the oven. Muffins are a popular snack, and are so simple to bake with all sorts of wonderful ingredients, such as chocolate, fresh berries, tangy cheese or chopped nuts added to make them extra special.The quick bread recipes within this book feature Banana Bread and Orange and Honey Tea Bread while the more traditional scone recipes include Wholemeal Scones and Cheese and Marjoram Scones - delicious served still warm and oozing with butter. There is plenty here to choose a tasy teatime treat.
£6.45
Anness Publishing Art Box - How to Draw and Paint (4-Book Slipcase): Watercolours • Oils & Acrylics • Drawing • Pastels: A Box Set with Four Practical Books
This magnificently illustrated box set explores the four most popular art mediums and techniques. How to Paint with Watercolours discusses brushwork, texturing, line and wash, and masking; How to Paint with Oils & Acrylics deals with mixing paints, knife painting, underpainting and glazing; How to Learn the Art of Drawing explains how to work in monochrome, how to draw with pencils, and the mechanics of drawing; and How to Draw with Pastels shows how to mix pastels, use charcoal, lay a textured ground, and how to create sgraffito effects. Together, the four volumes provide an invaluable practical reference for any amateur artist keen to improve their skills.
£7.89
Anness Publishing Marshmallows and Nougat
This title features 30 light and fluffy gourmet treats. It is an irresistible practical guide to making versatile and utterly delicious artisan sweets. It includes classic marshmallows such as Vanilla and Peppermint as well as more inventive ingredient ideas like Blueberry and Maple Syrup, Apricot and Amaretti Biscuit, Salted Caramel, and Japanese Matcha Green Tea Marshmallows. It also features recipes for wonderfully gooey nougat delights including French Nougat with Candied Fruit, Cocoa Nougat, and Pistachio Nougat. It includes a useful introductory section that provides information on ingredients, key equipment and techniques on working with marshmallow and nougat. It comes with cook's tips throughout, fun ideas for marshmallows for kids, plus sophisticated creations to wow your dinner party guests. It is illustrated with delectable photographs by Nicki Dowey. Whether toasted over an open fire or dunked into piping hot chocolate, marshmallows hold a special place in our childhood memories. And now, you can discover how easy it is to make mouthwatering marshmallows at home, from fun-filled Lemon Sherbet Marshmallows to the inspirational Rhubarb and Angelica Marshmallow.Equally delightful nougat creations are also on offer, all clearly explained and illustrated. The beautiful photographs are sure to inspire and the easy-to-follow instructions guarantee successful results every time.
£10.74
Anness Publishing The Complete Book of Cats: A comprehensive encyclopedia of cats with a fully illustrated guide to breeds and over 1500 photographs
This comprehensive book brings together veterinary-approved advice on cat care and a directory of the world's best-known cat breeds. The book opens with a brief history of the cat and covers every important topic that any responsible owner needs to be aware of. There is advice on buying and choosing a cat, inoculations for kittens, providing a safe environment indoors and out, and choosing equipment. There are also sections on feeding and nutrition, grooming and training, breeding, showing and holistic health care. Part two, The Breeds, is a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of all the main cat breeds, from ever-popular Persians and Shorthairs, to rarer breeds such as the Maine Coon Cat, Ocicat and Ragdoll. With over 1500 photographs, this book is indispensable for every cat owner's bookshelf.
£17.89
Anness Publishing Mushroom Cookbook
This is a fabulous fungi feast for all seasons and occasions. You can make the most of this versatile ingredient in appetizers, fish, poultry, meat, vegetarian and side dishes. It includes stunning creations from Wild Mushroom Soup, Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms and Creamy Fish and Mushroom Pie to Mushroom Gougere, Wild Mushroom Pizettes, and Duck with Chinese Mushrooms and Ginger. You can discover unusual varieties of mushroom in dishes such as Tortellini Chanterelle Broth and Fresh Tuna Shiitake Teriyaki. This helpful guide shows how to distinguish the characteristics of different edible mushrooms at a glance. It includes advice on storing and preserving mushrooms to enjoy them at their best. There are countless varieties of mushroom known to be edible, and their unique taste and texture makes them immensely versatile for cooking. Mushrooms work well with poultry and meat, and this book showcases these classic combinations with delicious dishes such as Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Roast Leg of Lamb with a Wild Mushroom Stuffing, and Pepper Steak with Mushrooms.There are also plenty of luxurious options for vegetarians, including Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Curry, and Chinese Mushrooms with Cellophane Noodles. This inspirational little book will provide sumptuous ideas for every taste.
£6.33
Anness Publishing Classic Recipes of Greece
This book deals with traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. It is a glorious collection of enticing, healthy and delicious recipes to delight and inspire every cook. It features dishes from around the Greek Isles including skewered meats and shellfish grilled over a barbecue, refreshing salads dressed with luxurious amounts of olive oil and lemon juice, plus warming soups, baked fish with fragrant herbs and slow-roasted meat with golden potatoes. The introduction offers a concise overview of Greek cooking and eating traditions plus a guide to the classic ingredients of the country. Chapters include Soups and Appetizers; Main Meals; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and Desserts, Cakes and Bakes. It includes over 85 stunning photographs, showing key techniques and a perfect image of each finished dish. Complete nutritional information for every recipe is given to help with dietary planning. Greek cooks make clever use the abundance of local ingredients, cooking only the freshest available, creating genuine, uncomplicated dishes that show Greek cuisine at its best. From the season's new lamb, slow-cooked with vegetables and sun-drenched salads with herby marinades to hearty meat casseroles and sweet desserts oozing with honey, the recipes in this wonderful little book are sure to delight. It is the perfect introduction to this rich and ancient cuisine, and will enable you to create authentic regional dishes that capture the true essence of Greece.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Boiled Sweets & Hard Candy
Indulge your sweet tooth with this gorgeous collection of classic confectionery. From traditional hard candies and suckable lollipops to chewy taffies and shaped fondants, there is a best-loved treat for everyone here. Irresistible morsels include classics such as Pear Drops, Peppermint Humbugs, Aniseed Twists, Raspberry Lollipops, Salt-water Taffy and Sugar Mice, as well as lesser-known twists such as Honey and Star Anise Chews, Fondant-stuffed Pecans and Lemon Cream Dreams. It includes sugar-working techniques, such as making a sugar syrup, using a sugar thermometer, working fondant, and pulling and stretching taffy. Every recipe is described clearly, with easy-to-follow instructions and an inspiring photograph of the finished confection, making it simple to achieve success. This delightful little book brings the tastes of childhood to the present day, with 20 foolproof recipes for sweet-shop classics. It explains how sugar can be worked in various ways to achieve different effects - for hard, soft or chewy bites. You can impress your friends with home-made Sour Drops, Candy Canes, Rhubarb and Custards, Barley Sugar Sticks, Jewelled Lollipops, Pineapple Chews or Maple Cream Candy, which are all perfect for gifts. Vibrant photography shows difficult stages of preparation and includes a gorgeous picture of each finished sweet, making this recipe collection a delight for the eye as well as the tastebuds. The recipes are written clearly and simply, and there are plenty of helpful tips and variations, which make this pretty gift book a real treasure.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Lemons A Book of Recipes
A fabulous collection of 30 tart and tangy recipes, from chilled soups to irresistible desserts.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Gauguin His Life and Works in 500 Images
This is an expert account of the Post Impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin, who defied convention and renounced European civilization to pursue his art in the South Seas. It explores the influences that defined his style, from Impressionist painters to the brilliant hues and primitive forms of the South Pacific Islands. It features a gallery ranging from his early Impressionist work to his vibrant pictures of a Tahitian idyll. Paul Gauguin was one of the most important artists of the early 20th century. This informative book outlines the artist's personal and working life, his work in France and his paintings of the tropical landscapes of Tahiti and the Caribbean. His mission became to depict an authentic primitivism; a method known as Cloissonism, a technique that was inspired by medieval enamelling: The Yellow Christ is a good example of this style. Another iconic work is Vision after the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel). This beautifully illustrated book is essential reading for those who would like to learn about this artist, and to view his works in one comprehensive collection.
£30.29
Anness Publishing Dim Sum
This title helps to bring the tastes, textures and traditions of this classic Chinese style of dining to your own home. Whether steamed or fried, vegetable or meat, roll or dumpling, there is a delicious bite here to tempt everybody's tastebuds. You can try classic Yam Cake, steamed Jicama Dumplings, crispy Sesame-coated Chicken, world-famous Roast Pork Dumplings or irresistible Deep-fried Wontons. It offers 100 photographs that include step-by-step images and inspirational pictures of each finished dish, making it simple to create professional-looking morsels. It includes nutritional notes that are provided for every recipe. It covers various cook's tips that explain unusual ingredients and techniques, and variations provide ideas for ringing the changes. Dim sum is a traditional style of eating, where bite-sized tidbits are served for shared dining. This beautiful book makes authentic Chinese dim sum accessible to the home cook. It opens with a practical introduction to the cuisine, with essential information on ingredients and equipment. More than 25 recipes follow, with a diverse selection of dishes from all over China. There is something for every occasion, with vegetable, shellfish, poultry or meat offerings. Choose from Chive Dumplings, Quail's Eggs Sesame Toast, Beef Cakes, or Pork and Cabbage Dumplings. Photographs show tricky stages of preparation, as well as the finished dish, so it is easy to see the results you are aiming to achieve. With easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of tips and variations throughout, this book will be a perfect addition to the kitchen shelf of every keen cook.
£7.89
Anness Publishing Calligraphy Techniques
This is an essential beginner's guide to classic alphabets, with over 40 projects and 400 photographs and artworks. It helps you how to master the art of calligraphy, from simple letters in black ink to illuminated lettering in gold leaf. It features all the classic alphabets - both formal and decorative - such as Roman, Foundational, Uncial, Gothic, Italic and Versal, as well as numerals and fractions. It is a complete guide to calligraphy equipment, including pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, inks, paints, brushes, paint palettes, cutting tools, compasses and protractors. It includes 40 step-by-step projects, such as addressing envelopes, making posters, inscribing t-shirts, making gift booklets and creating perpetual calendars, as well as how to use pretty hand-made papers and metallic paints. It is fully illustrated with clear artworks of each type of lettering and numbering, as well as superb photographs of hand-painted backgrounds and finished projects. The thrill of calligraphy lies in the making of letters with your own hand - the nib moving smoothly over the surface of the paper and leaving nicely proportioned letters in its wake. This illustrated guide to the craft shows how the beginner should set about acquiring the necessary skills to become a proficient calligrapher. It includes many different alphabet styles, each illustrated with diagrams that show how the letters are constructed. There is a guide to papers, paints and inks, and step-by-step projects are included to show how to create finished examples of calligraphy. Readers will soon develop the skill to produce their own beautiful handwriting.
£19.46
Anness Publishing Coffee: A Book of Recipes
This is a book of recipes. It is a delightful introduction to the versatility of coffee with 30 mouthwatering recipes. You can choose from classic teatime treats such as Mocha Sponge Cake, Coffee Profiteroles or Walnut and Coffee Slice or delight your guests with mouthwatering hot and cold desserts such as Baked Coffee Custards, Chocolate and Coffee Pudding, Maple Coffee and Pistachio Bombe, or Coffee Granita. You can indulge yourself in delicious souffles, hot puddings, iced desserts, soothing drinks and melt-in-the-mouth cakes and bakes. It includes a guide to the types of coffee, buying and making coffee and how to use it in recipes. It is beautifully illustrated with over 100 photographs of each finished dish, plus charming artworks. A nutritional breakdown for each recipe will help with dietary planning. Coffee is a wonderfully rich and versatile ingredient, bringing a unique touch of sophistication to even simple cakes and bakes. The family will love Mississippi Coffee Cake and Coffee Sponge Drops, while at coffee - or tea-time - your guests will adore classic treats such as Coffee Biscotti, Mocha Viennese Swirls, or a slice of Cappuccino Coffee Cake. If you are entertaining, there are ideas here to combine coffee with complementary ingredients such as cream, chocolate, alcohol and spices to produce delicious indulgencies such as Tiramisu, Irish Coffee Cheesecake, Coffee and Cardamon Zabaglione and Chocolate Coffee Truffles. There are also many coffee drinks to try including Cinnamon Iced Coffee, Coffee Milkshake and Coffee Chocolate Soda. With an introduction to guide you through the different types of coffee and how to brew it properly, and illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs and artworks, this delightful collection of coffee recipes can't fail to please you and your guests.
£7.16
Anness Publishing Pruning Success
This title shows you how and when to prune all the key plants in your garden, with step-by-step photographs. It clearly explains the different methods of pruning, such as deadheading, shaping, clipping and trimming. It describes specific pruning techniques for different types of plants, including roses, shrubs, climbers and hedges. You can learn how to restrict the size of evergreens, trim vines, rejuvenate conifers, train apple trees and shorten the growth on soft fruit bushes to maximize their yield. It includes an at-a-glance seasonal chart to remind you when to prune, and a list of plants' common names. Most plants benefit from a prune for healthy growth and visual appeal, but many gardeners approach the task with trepidation. This accessible handbook provides a clear, easy-to-follow guide through the complexities, explaining why we prune, and giving step-by-step instructions on the different techniques. There is also advice on selecting and using equipment, an extensive section on pruning specific types of plants, and two useful charts showing methods of pruning and seasonal pruning. The book contains all the information you need to keep your plants beautifully healthy, flowering and fruiting prolifically, and looking just as you want them.
£6.45
Anness Publishing Card Box of 20 Notecards and Envelopes: Clematis
£8.36
Anness Publishing 50 Great Ways With Mince
Making the most of ground meat in 50 fantastic recipes and 300 photographs. This is a new way of looking at one of our most versatile ingredients, with recipes for minced beef, chicken, pork, lamb and even fish. It features 50 delicious recipes using minced meat of all kinds. It includes dishes to suit all occasions and all tastes, from Dim Sum and Beef Stroganoff for supper parties, to Cheeseburgers and Calzone for the kids. It contains over 300 inspirational photographs with both step-by-step pictures and close-ups of the finished dishes. It demonstrates all the techniques that you will need, from stir-frying and blanching to mincing with a food processor or machine. It suggests herbs, spices and common store cupboard ingredients that will enhance mince recipes. Virtually any kind of meat can be minced, and the variety of dishes that can be made is endless. Mince of all kinds is used to make the family recipes in this book: tasty pies, pizzas, burgers, ragouts, pasta sauces and stroganoffs. Many dishes from around the world are made from minced meat, and this book offers authentic spicy Samosas and Koftas, tasty Nachos and exotic Dim Sum and Spring Rolls, all of which are ideal for entertaining. Traditional family recipes such as Meatloaf, Beef Stew with Dumplings, Cannelloni, and Beef Pasties are also featured, as well as innovative dishes such as Chicken Bouche - minced chicken and red currants in a creamy sauce with a crispy cheese and oatmeal topping. Never has mince been so tempting, whether for everyday meals, special occasions, cooking for kids or just a quick snack. This is a collection of recipes you will refer to again and again.
£9.31
Anness Publishing Country Farmhouse Cookbook
This title presents 400 recipes handed down the generations, using seasonal produce from the kitchen garden and rural surroundings, illustrated with 1400 photographs. This is a classic collection of time-honoured dishes inspired by the traditions of the farmhouse kitchen. A fascinating history of country cooking is followed by information on sourcing ingredients locally and in season, growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs, and preserving and storing. More than 400 recipes present a wonderful range of simple, heartwarming and tasty dishes that have stood the test of time, from soups and pates to stews, casseroles, roasts, and pies, and from tarts and cobblers to crumbles, puddings, cakes, breads, jams and jellies. Try classic dishes such as Country Vegetable Soup, Gamekeeper's Terrine, Rustic Meat Loaf, Mustard Thatch Lamb Pie, and Toad-in-the-Hole and irresistible home bakes such as Winter Fruit Crumble and Pumpkin Pie, together with a wealth of cookies, tray bakes, layer cakes, tea breads and scones. All the recipes are presented with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautifully illustrated with over 1400 photographs. The true taste of country cooking is captured in this delightful collection of home-cooked dishes, bringing the fresh ingredients and seasonal flavours of a farmhouse kitchen into your home. There are dishes for every kind of meal and occasion, from hearty soups and sustaining casseroles, to delicious country desserts and puddings. A section on baking will bring rustic breads, muffins, teabreads and cookies to the table, and wonderful aromas to your kitchen. Finally, the pantry chapter reveals farmhouse recipes for packing the larder with pickles, chutneys, and preserves.
£14.31
Anness Publishing Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War I
The war of 1914-1918 was a military, political and social disaster. No other war changed the map of Europe so dramatically and more than 15 million people were killed. The dramatic political and social changes of the period were mirrored in the uniforms of the armed forces, and the contrast between pre-war Europe and 1919 could not be more apparent. This unique illustrated book charts the developments in military uniform in fascinating detail: how the remaining reds and blues of 1900 soldiers died out in preference to browns, greys and greens. It also tracks the evolution of hardware and ammunition. Evocative photographs of the struggle and stunning illustrations of the uniforms show in detail the changes, reforms and modifications of all the major powers, Great Britain, France, Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary. This unprecedented volume is an incredible visual study of the uniforms of a pivotal period of military history, and of its context.
£17.88
Anness Publishing Illustrated Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture
This beautifully illustrated book explores the rich heritage of Islamic art. Starting with the original Arab-style courtyard mosques, it traces the development of mosque architecture over the centuries and in different cultures. Meticulously researched, with more than 500 colour photographs and artworks, the book provides an essential overview of Islamic art and architecture. From architectural monuments to pottery, carpet and costume, it embraces the range of Islamic artistic achievement, including the form revered by Muslims as the highest and purest of them all - calligraphy, the elegant decorative writing that represents the sacred words of God as revealed in the Quran.
£16.45
Anness Publishing Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Hinduism is perhaps the oldest major religion. The comprehensive book explores its rich historical and cultural development, from its Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. Over 500 photographs, plus a useful introduction, a clear timeline and a full glossary of Indian terms. This accessible book provides the perfect reference for anyone wishing to explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism. Updated 2024.
£16.45
Anness Publishing 500 Christmas Recipes
Make Christmas special with this comprehensive collection of classic festive recipes, shown in more than 500 inspirational photographs. The festive season is a time to enjoy wonderful home-cooked meals, and this exciting collection can help you plan your meals throughout the holiday. Be inspired by traditions from all over the world to spice up your Christmas menus and serve your friends and family delicious new dishes alongside the traditional favourites. All courses are catered for with recipes for soups and festive starters, party nibbles and dips, pates, terrines and mousses, fish and seafood dishes, poultry and game, and meat recipes. There are sections on vegetarian main dishes, side dishes with all the traditional vegetables and accompaniments, hot desserts, cold desserts, cakes and cookies. And of course all the sauces, stuffings and preserves are included, plus some festive tipples. Lavishly illustrated with inspiring photographs and helpful step-by-step instructions, this book is all you need to make your Christmas celebrations truly tasty. It offers imaginative ideas for sumptuous seasonal food to help you create a splendid celebration. Practical step-by-step projects with clear instructions make it simple to achieve perfect results every time. Learn creative new ways for favourite traditions, including delightful alternatives for festive feasting. It features over 500 beautiful photographs of finished dishes and projects to inspire and guide you. Every recipe has easy-to-follow instructions and includes nutritional information to ensure your holiday is healthy as well as happy.
£15.74
Anness Publishing Van Gogh: His Life and Works in 500 Images
The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh's life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in 1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting over 280 representations of his significant works, from his early sketches and paintings to the hugely famous Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. These superb reproductions are accompanied by thorough analysis within the context of Van Gogh's life and technique.
£15.74
Anness Publishing Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century
The uniforms from the 19th century are some of the most colourful and varied in the history of uniformology. In this book there are artworks of familiar Austrian hussars, Prussian dragoons, French chasseurs, American continentals and British grenadiers, but also Boer farmers, Zulu, Apache and Souix warriors, Boxers from the Chinese rebellion, and rebel Sepoys from the Great Indian mutiny. As well as illustrations of the uniforms, equipment and kit, the expert text examines the organization, tactics and experience of the men-at-arms of these pivotal times, where a century of war saw the beginning of a new era. This volume presents not only a unique visual directory of uniforms, but an evocative portrait of the political, military and social contexts of the soldiers of the time.
£17.88
Anness Publishing Comfort Food: 150 heartwarming dishes shown in 200 evocative photographs
£7.16
Anness Publishing Pasta Cookbook: 150 inspiring recipes shown in more than 350 photographs
£6.45
Anness Publishing Animals of Africa and Europe
Includes an amazing range of animals, from the largest, such as the big cats, giraffes and reindeer through to the smallest, such as the fire salamander, stoat and rock elephant shrew.
£4.31
Anness Publishing Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Effects
£10.90
Anness Publishing My First Book of the 50 States of America
This title comes with maps, dates and fun facts! In this title, all 50 states are listed in alphabetical order, complete with details about the capital city, nickname, bird and flower associated with each one, as well as the date on which it became one of the United States. Map illustrations show examples of native wildlife, regional foods, local industries and landmarks - including Mount Rushmore, Fort Knox and the Statue of Liberty. You can find out about the hot springs of Arkansas, the tiny state of Delaware, and the fossils of Connecticut's Dinosaur State Park. You can discover where Dr Seuss was born, why Montana is known as the Treasure State, how the Rhode Island Red chicken got its name, and why Virginia is called the "mother of presidents". It is designed for children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean padded cover and sturdy board pages. This fascinating first board book looks at each state in turn, including maps and interesting facts. Did you know that during the summer in Alaska, the sun shines for 20 hours a day? Or that California has the world's tallest trees, which can grow higher than a 30-floor building!Did you know that Hawaii is the only state with two official languages? Or that lowa is nicknamed the Hawkeye State after an important Native American leader. A little American is never too young to find out about the 50 great states that make up the USA!
£12.88
Anness Publishing 320 Italian Recipes
This work features a full-colour visual guide to Italian ingredients, packed with information about their history and uses, and essential preparation and cooking techniques. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to make your own home-made pasta. It features classic dishes, such as bruschetta, pizza alla margherita, baked lasagne, fritto misto and minestrone soup. It includes authentic recipes for risottos and polenta; fabulous fish and shellfish dishes, such as pan-fried prawns; a wide variety of poultry and meat dishes, including the classic osso buco; a variety of fresh vegetable dishes and salads; desserts, such as tiramisu and zabaglione; and, home-baked treats, such as herb or olive-flavoured focaccia and Italian bread sticks. This book opens with a fascinating introduction to the background of Italian cooking. This is followed by a full-colour, illustrated reference guide, with information about all the common and less well-known Italian ingredients. Each section includes facts about how and where the ingredient is made or grown, its history and culinary uses, and essential information on buying and storing, along with detailed cooking and preparation instructions and basic recipes where appropriate. The second part of the book is a beautifully photographed recipe section, with over 320 recipes presented in an illustrated step-by-step format. The recipes are a combination of authentic regional favourites and contemporary classics.
£23.73
Anness Publishing Bach Remedies & Other Flower Remedies
£12.98
Anness Publishing Creative Needlework Handbook
This inspirational book includes practical instruction for classic thread and wool crafts as well as related fabric crafts and needlecrafts. Full guidance is given on all the equipment and materials. Each basic technique is shown step-by-step, to ensure complete confidence and success. The prefect book for anyone new to needlecraft and a handy reference for experienced needle-workers.
£16.58
Anness Publishing Music Box
This is an outstanding and authoritative box set for classical music enthusiasts, covering the complete history of music-making, sections of the orchestra, and the lives and works of the great composers. It examines a wide range of musical instruments, including strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as rare and non-Western instruments. It features in-depth biographies of over 100 famous composers, such as Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Shostakovich, encompassing all styles of composition from medieval times to the present day. It is fully illustrated with over 1150 photographs, fine art paintings and illuminations, including handwritten musical manuscripts, scenes from ballets and operas, concert halls, orchestras, musical instruments and composers' portraits. The two books in this beautiful box set provide a complete illustrated guide to the history of music, instruments of the orchestra and the most influential classical composers. Music answers the question, "What is music?" and "What is a musical instrument?", and contains a directory of strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, as well as a section on the voice. Composers covers the life and times and key works of over 100 great composers, from Bach to Tchaikovsky, and continues up to modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen. For all those who love classical music and want to find out more, The Music Box is an essential companion.
£29.73
Anness Publishing A Concise Guide to Yoga: Uniting Body and Mind for Greater Wellbeing and Serenity, Shown in Over 120 Photographs
Uniting body and mind for greater wellbeing and serenity, shown in over 120 photographs. It is a simple guide to the ancient practice of yoga and its many healing benefits. It recommends beneficial postures for specific ailments such as allergies, asthma, arthritis, chronic fatigue, and back, neck and head pain. It features 120 helpful photographs and clear step-by-step instructions for all the yoga postures, as well as easy-to-follow routines and exercises. It advises on the best practice to gain maximum benefit from each yoga session. Yoga has been enjoyed for thousands of years, bringing stillness to the mind, and health and vitality to the body. Today we are rediscovering how this ancient art can bring healing into our lives, especially by rebalancing the nervous system, which is thrown out of balance by the demands of modern life. This practical book explains how to achieve union, harmony and balance through posture, breathing and meditation. There are breathing exercises, step-by-step routines for stretches and relaxation sequences, as well as information on how yoga can help health problems. With 120 photographs, this is the perfect guide to all-round wellbeing through yoga.
£6.45
Anness Publishing Complete Step-by-step Guide to Chess & Bridge
Chess and bridge have been two of the world's most popular games for centuries, and this superb instructional book will tell you everything you need to know about them, from their intriguing histories to how to play and win. Biographies of the most well-known players are included, from famous bridge players such as Terence Reese and Omar Sharif to world-class chess players such as Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov.With stepby-step guidance and over 1200 photographs and illustrations, this easy-to-follow book will show players how to play and increase their enjoyment of two of the most tactical and complex games around today.
£12.16
Anness Publishing Energy Balls & Power Bites
There are moments in the day when you need a boost to keep you alert, or a protein burst post-gym or run. Our bodies need energy through the day, but snacking on sugary or salty processed foods is not the healthy answer. Here are nutrient-dense and tasty fatigue fighting snacks that are good for you too. Many can be made in a matter of minutes; others can be kept ready in the fridge and even freezer to pull out as you need. There are energy balls made with fresh medjool dates, frozen berries and spirulina; wholegrain muesli bars; lime and chia bars; spiced apple bites; and pumpkin seed, almond and sour cherry bars, all packed with taste and goodness.
£16.61
Anness Publishing The Little Christmas Tree: A Sparkling Story with Flaps to Lift!
This is a magical Hans Christian Andersen tale is retold for younger readers in this beautiful boardbook. Lift the flaps to see the bears and all their animal friends in their houses, and open a living room door for an even greater surprise! Special sparkly glitter on details such as lamplight, snow, Christmas toys and the decorations on the tree itself add to the festive feel. With bright illustrations to look at, and an advent calendar to open, this is sure to be a treasured gift. Follow the adventures of the little Christmas tree as he grows up in the middle of the forest and wonders where the taller trees go when they get chopped down. Just before Christmas, a family of bears find the little tree. They carefully dig him up, put him in a pot, and carry him to their home. There he is decorated with glistening glass ornaments, twinkling tinsel, and a shiny star on top. All of these details are highlighted with sparkly glitter. Open the living room door to see little tree surrounded by presents - he is a proper Christmas tree now! But what will happen when the decorations come down...? This version of The Fir Tree (1844) has been specially adapted for younger children.The original ending has been given a heartwarming lift with the addition of friendly bears and a valuable environmental message: that a Christmas tree isn't just for Christmas.
£9.73
Anness Publishing Getting the Best from Your Bread Machine
Today, a bread machine can make baking easier than ever before. Discover the different features of your machine and find out about ingredients. Learn how to adapt much-loved recipes for a bread machine, and how to incorporate traditional bread-making techniques to make more unusual breads. With 370 photographs, including step-by-step techniques, this is the essential guide to bread-machine baking.
£19.40
Anness Publishing World Encyclopedia of Wine
This title takes us on a definitive tour through the world of wine, with over 500 photographs, maps and wine labels. This is a globetrotting journey through the world's wine regions, from Bordeaux to Rioja, from the Lebanon to California, and from South Africa's Cape to Australia's Barossa Valley, including notes on the top vintages to look for. It focuses on 12 major grape varieties from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to Gewurztraminer and Gamay, discussing their aromas, flavours and typical characteristics. It explores the principles of tasting wine - identifying dryness, sweetness, acidity, tannin, oak and fruit - plus how to create your own collection in a cellar, a guide to corkscrews and glasses, how to let wine breathe, and which foods go best with which wines. This is a fully revised and updated edition of a classic reference, with over 460 wine and grape photographs, wine labels and hand-painted maps. Written for those who simply enjoy drinking wine and for connoisseurs looking for a deeper knowledge of a fascinating subject, this book is a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible guide that will provide readers with the confidence and enthusiasm to explore in depth for themselves. Country by country, and region by region, the book journeys around the world to drop in on familiar and lesser-known producers, and studies the world's 12 major grape varieties, describing their aromas and flavours. It is a fully updated major reference on the fascinating world of wines and winemaking.
£25.89
Anness Publishing Easy Fasting Diet Cookbook
This title features ultra-low calorie recipes to make fast days feel like food days. It is a practical guide to the intermittent fasting diet, with a detailed introduction explaining how to make 5:2 or 4:3 patterns part of your week. It presents 130 recipes containing from as little as 60 calories to tempting platefuls well under 500 calories. Recipes are designed to keep energy up on fasting days, and include smoothies, hearty soups, fresh salads, spicy stir-fries, high-protein main dishes and even sweet treats. It includes food charts and mix-and-match eating plans. The intermittent fasting diet, or alternate day fasting, is transforming lives. It is based on the principle that reducing your daily intake to under 500 calories for selected days a week is a more natural way to eat, as well as a highly effective way of reducing weight rapidly. This book explains how to introduce fasting into a busy lifestyle, work out calorie counts, avoid hunger pangs and manage fast days, with 130 sustaining, healthy and delicious recipes. With nutritionally-balanced dishes that keep you fuller for longer, and make the most of low calorie ingredients, this book makes steady and sustainable weight loss an achievable goal.
£8.59
Anness Publishing Illustrated Step-by-step Guide to Stencilling and Stamping
£12.16
Anness Publishing Dictionary of Dreams and Their Meanings
£13.59
Anness Publishing Vegetarian Cooking of India
This book deals with traditions, ingredients, tastes, techniques, and 80 classic recipes. You can discover the unique tastes and techniques of vegetarian Indian cuisine, with 80 authentic recipes. You can begin your journey in the rugged, mountainous north, where Kashmiri lakes teem with lush floating fruit and vegetable markets during the summer months. You can continue into the eastern region, spanning from the Ganges to the Himalayas, and sample Bengal's delicately spiced Vegetable Pilau or Cardamom Tea. It takes you on a journey west to enjoy Black-eyed Beans in Coconut and Tamarind Sauce and end your travels in the fragrant south with Mangoes in Cardamom-scented Coconut Cream. This cookbook transports you through India's regional diversity, featuring classic recipes ranging from pilaus and dhals to chutneys and flat breads, and providing wonderful highlights of a world-famous cuisine. There is a choice of simple appetizers, tasty snacks, spice-infused main courses and heavenly desserts.Choose a Punjabi Royal Corn Curry or Duck Eggs with Cauliflower from the north-east, sample Golden Mung Bean Patties from the heartland or venture west to enjoy Crispy Vegetable Triangles (the original samosas). Beautifully illustrated with over 430 photographs, the book will entice everyone to master the art of authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine.
£17.79
Anness Publishing The Visual Guide to Islam: History, Philosophy, Traditions, Teachings, Art & Architecture
£22.78
Anness Publishing Set of Four Magnetic Notepads: Van Gogh: A Collection of Handy Notepads with Easy Magnetic Fastening, Contained Within a Decorative Box
£8.35
Anness Publishing Card Box of 20 Notecards and Envelopes: Pink Tulip
£8.35
Anness Publishing Cookies, Biscuits, Bars and Brownies
£13.45
£21.59
Anness Publishing The Angler's Practical Guide to Fishing: Freshwater - Game - Satlwater - Fly Fishing
This is a comprehensive how-to manual on tackle, techniques and locations, shown step by step in over 1200 pictures. It features over 1200 photographs and illustrations, including step-by-step instructional sequences throughout. It covers all the major species of fish, and gives information on their habitat and location, feeding habits and how to identify them. It includes details of the best lures and baits to use, with guidance for every level of angler, and clear, step-by-step instruction on tying flies. It offers expert advice on where to fish, what to fish for, the best fishing techniques for all kinds of species, and locations and tips on reading all types of water. Angling is one of the most popular sports around the world, giving thousands of hours of pleasure to fishermen and women of all ages and levels. Here is extensive expert advice on the best fishing techniques and locations, and how to select rods, reels, lines, flies and plugs as well as clothes and accessories for all situations. The various skills involved in freshwater, saltwater and game fishing are covered in detail, with diagrams and explanations of different techniques. The book includes an in-depth visual guide to the major species the angler is likely to encounter, with advice on recognition, size potential and feeding habits, together with professional tips of the trade on how to catch each type.
£26.15
Anness Publishing Storyteller Book: the Jungle Book
This title features exciting adventures of Mowgli the man-cub and his animal friends are retold in this delightful storybook for young readers. You can meet Akela the lone wolf, Bagheera the black panther, Baloo the brown bear, who teaches Mowgli the laws of the jungle, Chil the hawk, Kaa the rock snake, and Shere Khan the terrifying tiger. All of these characters are brilliantly brought to life in appealing painted artwork by Jenny Thorne. It is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. A family of wolves rescue a 'man-cub' - a small human boy, barely old enough to walk - from being eaten by the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. They name the boy Mowgli, and raise him as one of their own. Mowgli is tutored in the ways of the wild by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther - who need help from Chil the hawk and the giant snake Kaa when the man-cub is captured by a troop of merciless monkeys...This timeless story is retold for a new generation in this engaging book, which is enlivened by detailed illustrations throughout.
£7.16
