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What is The Tiger Who Came to Tea really about? How is Meg and Mog related to Polish embroidery? And why does death in picture books involve being eaten? Fierce Bad Rabbits explores the stories behind our favourite picture books, weaving in tales of Clare Pollard's childhood reading and her re-discovery of the classic tales as a parent. Because the best picture books are far more complex than they seem - and darker too. Monsters can gobble up children and go unnoticed, power is not always used wisely, and the wild things are closer than you think.'A gem . . . hard to put down. Thoroughly enjoyable' Spectator'Essential reading for every thinking parent' Penelope Lively'An enlightening, perceptive analysis of the books that build us' Sunday Telegraph, 5 star review'A happy way to reconnect with old friends' Times

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From craft beers and sourdough bread to kimchi, coffee, tea, and cheese, fermentation is a popular topic in both food and health circles. In Our Fermented Lives, food historian and fermenting expert Julia Skinner explores the fascinating roots of a wide range of fermented foods in cultures around the world, with a focus on the many intersections fermented foods have with human history and culture, from the evolution of the microbiome to food preservation techniques, distinctive flavor profiles around the globe, and the building of community. Fans of fermentation, chefs, and anyone fascinated with the origins of various foods will enjoy this engaging popular history, which is accompanied by 42 recipes adapted from historic sources, including sauerkraut, corn beer, uji (fermented grain porridge), pickles and relishes, vinegars, ketchup, soy sauce, Tepache (fermented pineapple drink), vinegars, beet kvass, and more.

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Spectacular centerpieces, tea services, and candelabras are among the gorgeous silver pieces shown in this new, beautifully illustrated book. These ware were made of coin and sterling silver, and range from compotes, pitchers, and serving trays to gravy boats and butter dishes. All of the top manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries are well represented, with photographs and discussions of pieces by Gorham, Kirk, Steiff and Shreve, among others. Eras of silver design are explained, with striking examples provided for Empire style, Gothic Revival, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Colonial Revival, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and Art Modernism. With over 300 detailed photographs of some of the most wonderful silver hollowware ever produced, this book is a must for collectors who love to dine in formal style. Each piece is described in detail, and a current value guide is provided.

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The cheerful design of household items which depict black people have made them collectible to a wide group today. Prompted by nostalgia and memories of warm households peopled by loving black hands, these kitchen tools with cute expressions so pleasant to have around are used as decorations in many homes. And in the collecting world, they are becoming popular. The legend which started Aunt Jemima pancakes is told and illustrated with many different variations of her image. Over 250 color photographs of spice shakers, tea sets, toys, match safes, books, ash trays, advertising cards, wall plaques, vases, etc. depict the diversity of items made with images of black people as the main design. Patent drawings of many designs are reproduced here from the archives of the U.S. Design Patents office. A price guide is included for quick references.

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Sterling Silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the Jensen store in New York City included designs by American craftsmen, especially William De Matteo and Alphonse La Paglia, in the late 1940s. This is the story of these two silversmiths' work and its impact on fancy goods of the mid-20th century period. Silver tea sets, candelabra, centerpieces, bowls, serving spoons, and women’s jewelry sets were made in original designs that incorporated Danish styles for which the store was famous. Today, these are vintage items that are valuable and highly popular among collectors of fine traditional style decorative arts. Many identifying marks, catalog pages, and original advertisements are presented and discussed. Through newly found documentation, original working drawings, and careful analysis, these vintage silver items finally can be identified and appreciated for their specialty status among the finest luxury goods worldwide.

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Finally, a much-needed expansive photo reference guide to this popular manufacturer of fine bone china from Longton in the renowned Staffordshire potting district in England. A grand assortment of the prolific Shelley Pottery’s products is illustrated, including works by their predecessor, Wileman & Co, a.k.a. The Foley China. Over 500 photos show more than 1,000 pieces, including dinnerware, tea and coffee sets, jelly molds, ashtrays and souvenir items, vases, pitchers, and the ever-popular miniatures in the chintz, landscapes, and bright floral patterns widely prized by today’s collectors. A brief history of Shelley and its predecessor, spanning the years 1860-1966, is included. Plus there is a guide to back stamps; a buyer’s guide to fakes, reproductions, and damaged items; a pattern index; and current market values, all making this an invaluable tool for collectors and dealers.

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This one-of-a-kind guide takes you to New York’s best-kept secrets, like vintage shops packed with unique collector’s items, opulent spots for high tea, the best places to grab a drink before or after the theatre, the best stretches for running, and the coolest sneaker stores. This guide reveals hundreds of addresses, as well as good-to-know facts and interesting information, like the best ways to mingle with New Yorkers, the sports that you absolutely have to see, and 5 things that New Yorkers just know. The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York is the perfect book for those who want to discover the city, but avoid all the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Discover the series at the500hiddensecrets.com

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50 party recipes to suit every occasion, from award-winning food writer Kate Young. It's time to spend time with those we love most. It's time to party. In The Little Library Parties, Kate Young draws on all of her experience catering for weddings and events, and her love of cooking for friends, to provide 50 sensational new recipes for entertaining. From dinner party feasts and canapes for a crowd, to barbeques, tea parties, house parties and that all important morning-after tonic, Kate provides delicious and joyful recipes – as always, inspired by her favourite literature – to ensure your get-together tastes delicious. With beautiful photographs throughout and in a gorgeous, giftable format, this is the perfect book to help you kick off the party season. 'Transportative... [The] recipes are enhancing and useful' Caroline Eden, TLS on The Little Library Christmas

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Satisfy that sweet craving as soon as it strikes with Mug Cakes – over 30 recipes for quick and delicious cakes that require minimal time and effort.Mix a simple batter in a mug with a fork, using whatever ingredients you have in your cupboard, microwave for a few minutes, and zap! You have a heavenly cake to indulge in all by yourself.Mug Cakes shares basic recipes for simple favourites such as vanilla, lemon or chocolate fondant cake, alongside recipes for more adventurous flavour combinations such as raspberry and green tea or blueberry and ricotta. You can even try recipes that push your mug-cake-making skills to the max – try marble mug cake or financier mug cake with red fruits.All you need is five minutes to spare, a microwave, and a serious cake craving!

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Since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. It is best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies®. Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 380 full color photographs, this revised book showcases the endearing miniatures produced by Wade from the 1950s to the present, including Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith premiums, Whoppas and Whimsie-Land figurines, Nursery Favourites, Happy Families, Disney's Hat Box series, the diminutive Minikins, and many more. Also featured are Wade's highly detailed miniature villages, original Wade boxes and displays, information on color and size variations, company marks, and updated values for all items. A treat for Wade lovers everywhere!

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From the Sunday Times bestselling authorWhich fifty people made Britain the wreck she is? From ludicrous propagandist Alastair Campbell to the Luftwaffe's allies, the modernist architects, it's time to name the guilty.Quentin Letts sharpens his nib and stabs them where they deserve it, from TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh, the dumbed-down buffoon who put the 'h' in Aspidistra, to the perpetrators of the 'Credit Crunch'. Margaret Thatcher ruptured our national unity. The creators of EastEnders trashed our brand over high tea. Thus, he argues, are the people who made our country the ugly, scheming, cheating, beer-ridden bum of the Western world. Here are the fools and knaves and vulgarians who ripped down our British glories and imposed the tawdry and the trite. In a half century we have gone from end-of-Empire to descent-into-Hell.

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The first book in the multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency seriesThe one where it all beginsMma Ramotswe is the proud proprietor of the finest ladies' detective agency in all Botswana (also the only one). She spends her time, with a cup of redbush tea beneath the acacia tree, waiting for clients. When they come along, whether it is to enquire after a missing spouse or check the identity of a long-lost father, it is not The Principles of Private Detection that helps her to solve cases but old-fashioned common sense and a warm-hearted understanding of the fallibility of human nature - especially that of men.'Among the greatest comfort-reads of all time' Sunday Times'Jolly and exhilarating' Sunday Telegraph'The Miss Marple of Botswana' New York Times Book Review'A publishing phenomenon' Guardian

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A RECOMMENDED BOOK FROM:Bon Appetit * The New York Times Book Review * Epicurious * Plate * Saveur * Grub Street * Wired * The Spruce Eats * Conde Nast Traveler * Food & Wine * HeatedFor the last 100 years, Nom Wah Tea Parlor has been slinging some of the world’s greatest dim sum from New York’s Chinatown. Now owner Wilson Tang tells the story of how the restaurant came to be—and how to prepare their legendary dishes in your own home.Nom Wah Tea Parlor isn’t simply the story of dumplings, though there are many folds to it. It isn’t the story of bao, though there is much filling. It’s not just the story of dim sum, although there are scores and scores of recipes. It’s the story of a community of Chinese immigrants who struggled, flourished, cooked, and ate with abandon in New York City. (Who now struggle, flourish, cook, and eat with abandon in New York City.) It’s a journey that begins in Toishan, runs through Hong Kong, and ends up tucked into the corner of a street once called The Bloody Angle. In this book, Nom Wah’s owner, Wilson Tang, takes us into the hardworking kitchen of Nom Wah and emerges with 75 easy-to-make recipes: from bao to vegetables, noodles to desserts, cakes, rice rolls, chef’s specials, dumplings, and more.We’re also introduced to characters like Mei Lum, the fifth-generation owner of porcelain shop Wing on Wo, and Joanne Kwong, the lawyer-turned-owner of Pearl River Mart. He paints a portrait of what Chinatown in New York City is in 2020. As Wilson, who quit a job in finance to take over the once-ailing family business, struggles with the dilemma of immigrant children—to jettison tradition or to cling to it—he also points to a new way: to savor tradition while moving forward. A book for har gow lovers and rice roll junkies, The Nom Wah Cookbook portrays a culture at a crossroads.

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El mar sigue amenazado? y el destino del reino está en manos de las chicas del Club de Tea!En los Reinos de Cobalto y Ultramar no cesan los preparativos para la boda de la princesa Iris y el príncipe Kilian! Todos están inmersos en un ambiente de fiesta por la inminente celebración que unirá de manera oficial a los dos pueblos del mar y no imaginan que alguien está tramando algo en la sombra?Pero el pérfido Baltazar, exprimer consejero de Ultramar al que la reina Cora mandó al exilio, está buscando el momento oportuno para regresar y vengarse. Dispuesto a todo para conseguir sus malvados fines, Baltazar decide pedirle ayuda a Darkan, el despiadado monarca que, tiempo atrás, destruyó el Reino de Esmeralda usando sus artes mágicas oscuras. La venganza del malvado Darkan y el desafío final se acercan?

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Eavan Boland is considered “one of the finest and boldest poets of the last half century” by Poetry Review. This stunning new collection, A Woman Without a Country, looks at how we construct one another and how nationhood and history can weave through, reflect, and define the life of an individual. Themes of mother, daughter, and generation echo throughout these extraordinary poems, as they examine how—even without country or settled identity—a legacy of love can endure. From “Talking to my Daughter Late at Night” We have a tray, a pot of tea, a scone. This is the hour When one thing pours itself into another: The gable of our house stored in shadow. A spring planet bending ice Into an absolute of light. Your childhood ended years ago. There is No path back to it.

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''A good story, embracing character, emotion and drama... refreshing.'' THE TIMES''A splendidly sympathetic and sparky portrait... Wittily written and rich in detail'' Miranda SeymourDespite Catherine of Braganza''s crucial place in British history, and that of its Empire, she has since been overshadowed by stories of the king''s many mistresses and forgotten as Charles'' boring, powerless wife. This could not be further from the truth.In an absorbing narrative, historian Sophie Shorland not only tells the full story of this long-overlooked figure and her difficult relationship with Charles II, but also reveals how Catherine changed the country in ways both large and small: part of her dowry was Bombay, Britain''s first territory on the Indian subcontinent; she also popularised trousers for women, Baroque art and music, and - perhaps most long-lastingly - tea drinking.

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Did someone see a monkey in the swimming pool?Or a monkey drinking a cup of tea?That can't be monkey driving a bus, CAN IT?When 103 monkeys escape from the zoo and go on a mischief-filled adventure in the city, no one seems to see a thing. Can you find the cheeky chimps hiding in the busy scenes?In this bold and clever counting adventure, look closely to find all of the missing monkeys. It gets trickier, as the number of monkeys to spot on each page keeps getting bigger. At the end of the book, go back and make sure you've counted them all!With high-contrast black, white and red illustrations, this stylish picture book is perfect to engage young readers aged 3 to 5 years who are getting to grips with counting to 100 (and just over!)

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What, exactly, did tea, sugar, and opium mean in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain? Alimentary Orientalism reassesses the politics of Orientalist representation by examining the contentious debates surrounding these exotic, recently popularized, and literally consumable things. It suggests that the interwoven discourses sparked by these commodities transformed the period’s literary Orientalism and created surprisingly self-reflexive ways through which British writers encountered and imagined cultural otherness. Tracing exotic ingestion as a motif across a range of authors and genres, this book considers how, why, and whither writers used scenes of eating, drinking, and smoking to diagnose and interrogate their own solipsistic constructions of the Orient. As national and cultural boundaries became increasingly porous, such self-reflexive inquiries into the nature and role of otherness provided an unexpected avenue for British imperial subjectivity to emerge and coalesce.

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Using over 200 evocative images, this book documents the people and places of Burslem, the mother town of the potteries. The birthplace of Josiah Wedgwood has been home to the greatest international names in ceramics, from Davenport to Royal Doulton, just a few household names whose dinner services, tea-sets and drawing room ceramic art pieces have graced the tables of the world's rich and poor alike. The Burslem Angel and the Old Fire Station are featured, as well as many of the grand Victorian buildings and the factories, schools, churches of the area. Many significant events are recorded, including the Sneyd Pit disaster of 1942. Compiled by members of the Burslem History Club, this pictorial history offers a reminder of another age and provides a valuable insight into how people lived and worked in this industrial community.

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The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels.Bursting with warmth and wit' Kirsty GreenwoodA warm and wonderful read' Woman's OwnCan their Christmas love story last a lifetime?In a village by the sea, where enormous skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected giftIn a village by the sea, where wintry skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected giftWhen Sophie receives a surprise package, she's intrigued to find a beautifully bound book inside.Sophie is desperate to discover the mystery sender, and her hunt draws to the enigmatic Harry. The subject of much gossip since his return from London, Harry keeps to himself in his crumbling manor house.But they are both about to learn that the best stories can take on a life of their own.

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Your Asian Veggie Patch is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to growing and cooking Asian vegetables, herbs and fruits at home. Permaculture gardener Connie Cao guides you though a curated selection of more than 40 cool-season and warm-season annuals and perennials (from amaranth greens, bok choy and daikon to loofah, pandan and yuzu), meaning it''s easy to find produce that will thrive in your garden and climate.Then, make the most of your abundant harvest with 50 fresh home-style recipes inspired by Connie''s Chinese heritage: think edamame and pickled mustard greens, stir-fried Shanghai rice cakes, pork and chive dumplings, Chinese pumpkin cakes and winter melon tea.Featuring photography and illustrations both beautiful and informative, Your Asian Veggie Patch has everything you need to get your garden flourishing and your mouth watering.

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Explore the rich musical landscape of the East as each Prelude weaves together native themes from countries including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Thailand with Christopher Norton's characteristically innovative popular music styles. Ideal for intermediate to advanced-level keyboard players, these pieces are perfect for the concert platform, whilst providing excellent teaching material. An accompanying CD puts each Prelude on the map with stylish demonstration performances by Iain Farrington.EASTERN PRELUDES COLLECTION - press reviewsNorton has a knack of writing in a distinctive style and attractive harmonic language, and students will surely find it difficult to resist the lyricism of Arirang (from Korea) or the dynamism of Ya, Ya, Maya, Ya (from India). The enclosed CD features exemplary performances by Iain Farrington. - PIANIST MAGAZINEIdeal for intermediate to advanced-level keyboard players, these pieces are perfect for the concert platform, as well as providing excellent tea

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English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular and easy method of creating beautiful, hand-sewn patchwork designs. The fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and the resulting shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing whether you're on the move, or at home. Successful and established author Alistair Macdonald provides 18 fabulous projects, including a lovely baby’s play mat, a stylish gentleman's scarf, a useful hobby bag, a tea cosy, a gorgeous tote bag and a make-up purse. All the patchwork is done by hand sewing, using the English Paper Piecing method in fresh, bright cottons and with clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. There is some machine sewing for putting projects together, but you can hand sew if you prefer. Actual size templates for every project are included.

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Ayn Rand’s philosophy has once again found an important part on the American political stage. With the rise of the Tea Party movement, her political and economic philosophy has infused the American public discourse with a new Libertarian vitality. Ironically, many of her new followers identify themselves as committed Christians, a prospect that Rand herself would have rejected. This book critically reviews Rand’s secular-atheist philosophy of religion, which includes her theory of altruism, collectivism, and statism, and asks the questions: How did Ayn Rand become conservative Christians’ favorite atheist?; Can Christianity, or any other prophetic religion, be reconciled with her philosophy of greed, selfishness, and capitalism?; Can one be both a Christian and a dedicated follower of Ayn Rand?; Can one appropriate her political and economic philosophy while rejecting her radical atheism and anti-religious stance?

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Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Legends of the Sea, Bells, Mirrors and Tea, Japanese mythology is delightful and enigmatic, full of spirits, gods and legendary creatures. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, the mystical Mount Fuji and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend and folklore. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

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Create your own signature cocktails with this essential recipe book for homemade blends and alcohol infusions.The Infused Cocktail Handbook is the essential guide to homemade blends and infusions. The illustrated recipes explain which ingredients and flavors go best when infusing vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, rum, and sherry. Make an infused simple syrup or try out a shrub and spice up your next party!You’ll find a range of globetrotting flavor profiles such as: Earl Gray tea (great for a gin infusion) Lemongrass Cardamom Walnuts Gummy bears Bacon (who doesn’t love bacon?) Craft delicious libations using The Infused Cocktail Handbook as your starting point to infuse liquors with new flavors that you can use in any cocktail. Not only will you know how to make your very own signature cocktails, you’ll save money — and have fun — doing it.

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*Shortlisted for the 2020 North Somerset Children's Book Award*From the co-creator of the viral 'Tea Consent' video, this is the perfect introduction to consent for kids and families everywhere.Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five your friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round! But consent doesn't need to be confusing. From setting boundaries, to reflecting on your own behaviour and learning how to be an awesome bystander, this book will have you feeling confident, respected, and 100% in charge of yourself and your body Brought to life with funny and informative illustrations, this is the smart, playful and empowering book on consent that everyone has been waiting for.

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There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a Brussels sprout. What's that about?This little pea is SO hungry! So hungry that he has swallowed a sprout, slurped down some soup, munched all the bread, wolfed down the pie, gobbled the cake, noshed all the pickle, guzzled the cheese (that made him sneeze), drank all the tea, and then, chomped up the table! And after ALL that, he needs to have a rest. But just WHOSE food was he eating? And WHOSE bed is he resting in? Cue ... one very grumpy, very hungry princess … with a taste for revenge.A highly imaginative modern retelling of fairy-tale classic, The Princess and the Pea, and much-loved nursery rhyme, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with artwork that is both stylishly detailed and incredibly funny.

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A beautiful and warm YA contemporary about finding love after loss, from a stunning new voice.This is a story about Noori and Aamir. A story about grief, family, and the unexpected turns life can take. A story of first love.Noori has it all sussed out. She may only be sixteen and a Bollywood fanatic with an incredible lack of foresight, but she knows a thing or two about life and its messy heartaches. When she runs into Aamir, a scruffy desi dude with tea-stained eyes, her confused soul turns upside-down. There is something about him she can’t work out.Aamir is trying to escape a misunderstood and painful past. When his world collides with Noori’s, life gets even more complicated. Invisible threads connect them. Will they both realize what's at stake, before they run out of time?

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Explore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties.From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses.Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artifacts not previously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readers with the key events that shaped Chinese history and laid the foundations of the modern nation. Starting with prehistory and early humans, Imperial China sets the scene for the arrival of China's first dynasty and reveals how the warring states of early China gave birth to the emperor-led dynasties - and China's long imperial age. With illuminating features on important historical figures, cultural achievements, and philosophy - such as the rise of Confucianism and the silk and tea

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Have you ever wondered what Queen Victoria ate for breakfast? Or pondered over George V's preferences for pudding? Straight from the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, this fascinating collection offers an extraordinary insight into royal gastronomy, featuring exclusive photographs, recipes, anecdotes and menus that span three generations of royal dining.This compilation offers a unique glimpse into the intimate affair of afternoon tea in the Royal Household, as well as the more formal proceedings of a state supper, alongside a brief insight into the history of royal cooking. Featuring a selection of menus used at actual royal events, alongside a series of exclusive private photographs of the royal family, this new insight into the world of royal dining will give you the inspiration you need to transform your own dinner parties and afternoon luncheons, enabling you to create exquisite dishes and decadent desserts that are truly fit for a king and queen.

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Team Work presents a new approach to creating healthy, fulfilling, successful teams, and it all starts with individuals who put the team before themselves.The modern workplace is built on teamwork, but for many workers this structure feels like a necessary evil—an impediment rather than a perpetuator of success and fulfillment. The traditional approach to teamwork often pits individuals against one another with a “me-first” mentality, leading to dysfunctional teams that fail to accomplish their purpose. Fortunately, there is a better way to work. In this salient book, Russ Sarratt and Rusty Chadwick provide a framework for a different kind of team—one where personal excellence and sacrificial service at the individual level changes the narrative of the larger group. No matter the industry or profession, the success of a team and the fulfillment of its members depend on each individual’s ability and desire to contribute. Tea

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Which modern objects will be valuable 20 years from now? Lisa Roberts, a product and graphic designer and former architect, believes that the "antiques of the future" are those objects that represent the best in design today. Roberts's collection of objects includes more than 250 everyday items such as computers, lamps, toasters, tea kettles, salt and pepper shakers, all chosen for their exceptional design. Designed by Michael Graves, Karim Rashid, Philippe Starck and other superstars of the contemporary design world, these award-winning products are all relatively affordable and accessible. The book's energetic design and bright, colourful photographs reflect the eye-popping appeal of the products themselves, which offer the perfect combination of form, function and fun. Engaging and informative, "Antiques of the Future" shows readers how they, too, can develop an eye for distinctive design and start to build their own "museum-quality" collections.

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“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” —Anne Stevenson This book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea.Learn about sea creatures, such as turtles, jellyfish, whales, sharks, and dolphins Dish up delicious recipes and drinks, such as seafood paella, potted shrimp, halloumi kebabs, and mint iced tea Get creative with crafts, such as driftwood art, seashell art, and building your own raftThe Sea is beautiful and practical, delivering lessons on maritime history, coastline formations and features, famous lighthouses and shipwrecks, and myths and legends of the ocean while also offering do-it-yourself projects and encourageme

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Narrated by the web-slinger himself, Spider-Man’s guide to NYC’s iconic cuisine features his favorite hometown recipes, as well as those of fellow neighborhood super heroes and friends from across the Spider-Verse. With great recipes, there must also come great responsibility . . . to share. Spider-Man’s decided to do just that, pairing recipes for his favorite New York City dishes with action-packed anecdotes. From Aunt May’s Wheatcakes to Miles Morales’s Arañitas to Wong’s Chai Tea Latte, Spidey turns each meal into a culinary adventure. 60+ RECIPES: Enjoy more than 60 of Spider-Man and Co.’s favorite recipes for appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages from all over New York City! BRING NYC HOME: Cook up recipes from all around the five boroughs and enjoy the global influence that makes the city a true melting pot. ENTER A MULTIVERSE OF FLAVOR: This cookbook also feat

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A former power plant becomes an art mile; a tea house is built on the remnants of a historical wall. Everywhere we encounter buildings which are no longer used in their original state and now provide the setting for new uses. As disparate as the structures in question themselves are the structural and technological demands they impose on the architect. Whether the subject is energy-conscious renovation or progressive conversion, these new language editions of In Detail: Building in Existing Fabricincorporate innovative examples from Italy, France, and Spain developed specially for these volumes. Introductory essays by noted experts deal with the subject in depth from the perspectives of historical preservation, economy, and building technology. From a structure’s surrounding environment to large-scale representations of details, all of the drawings are meticulously researched and presented with the customary high quality and with the competence and experience of the editorial staff at DETAIL.

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Two schoolgirls in Bolton take acid just before their English class. A film journalist shares tea and a Kitkat with Marcel Proust, more or less, during a long train journey. An afterparty turns into a crime scene. Colleagues, maybe in love, have lunch and don’t quite talk about their relationship. A woman flees to New Orleans and finds unexpected treasures there. In her electric debut, Anna Wood skips through the decades of a woman’s life, meeting friends, lovers, shapeshifters and doppelgängers along the way. Delights and regrets pile up, time becomes non-linear, characters stumble and shimmy through moments of rupture, horror and joy. Written with warmth, wit and swagger, these stories glide from acutely observed comic dialogue to giddy surrealism and quiet heartbreak, and always there is music – pop songs as tiny portals into another world. Yes Yes More More is packed with friendship, memory, pleasure and love.

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Ipswich Town Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the Tractor Boys. In these pages you will find irresistible anecdotes and the most mindblowing stats and facts. Heard the one about the Town striker whose shot cleared the stand and hit a horse ploughing a field, creating the fastest furrow on record? How about the Cubs pack who made tea in the Portman Road centre circle? Or the World Cup where six Town players starred? Do you know which legendary Town manager is statistically the club's most successful? Who only comes third on the list? Or when the club's first ever programme was produced, for a game that only drew 2,000 fans? All these stories and hundreds more appear in a brilliantly researched collection of trivia - essential for any fan who holds the riches of blue-and-white history close to their heart.

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Sweeten your styling for any dessert with these 50 creative ideas for presenting dessert platters for any occasion—no baking skills required! Indulge your sweet tooth—and make it look great while you do—with this delectable board deck. Inside, author Trang Doan provides 50 mouth-watering ideas for colorful, abundant, and beautifully arranged boards filled with delicious, sweet treats, fresh fruits, candies, dips, and more for every occasion. Organized by season, each card contains a bountiful board image on the front. And with simple recipe instructions and organizational tips on the reverse of the card, these boards are simplistic enough that anyone can assemble them at home but stylish enough to impress on every occasion. With ingredient lists, tips for swaps, and simple recipes for elevating store-bought goods, you can look forward to styling boards like: -A sweet brunch board -An afternoon tea board -A c

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The very best fart book you will EVER read and the only fart book you will EVER need. This is a truly joyful, colourful, laugh-out-loud celebration of all farts (NO FART LEFT BEHIND!), in every smelly shape and size and you''re not going to want to miss it!Have you ever been to a FART ZOO? Well, roll up, roll up, because you are in for one very special, super STINKY treat. Have a look around the enclosures, there''s lot to see. We''ve got sneaky farts, cheeky farts, ones that make you laugh; flying farts, lying farts, farts in the bath; squeaky farts, freaky farts, dancing in a tree; squashed farts, posh farts ... drinking cups of tea! But oh no! it looks like one little fart has escaped? Where can it be? Doesn''t it know? Escaping farts will always get caught.

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Starred Review from Publishers Weekly. "It''s a revealing visualization of a rare, ''depersonalizing'' condition and how Sweeney finds ''drops of disabled joy whenever I can.'' Sweeney''s subtle and elegant art reflects the nuance of her moment-to-moment struggle."An evocative and heartfelt graphic memoir about the challenges of living with a progressive disability.When Maria Sweeney was young, she kept count of her broken bones. As she grew older, she stopped. Living with Bruck syndrome, a rare progressive condition that gives her very brittle bones and joint abnormalities, meant that those numbers climbed and climbed.Today, she struggles every day, living in an often-inaccessible world. As an ambulatory wheelchair user, ordinary actions like entering a building, sitting at a café, or holding a cup of tea can be drastically different for her than for others.With lush illustrations, Maria tells the story of her lif

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Deep in the tea rich, dirt poor hills north of Nairobi, Kenya, the sun rises and sets and a miracle gently unfolds. Every day, Sister Lucy gets her good-at-thinking head to work and together with a bigger than usual helping of hope, turns dreams into reality for her great big family. Discover what even a small amount of faith can do! Content Benefits: As children go on an amazing journey of discovery in Kenya with Sister Lucy, they will see love in action and be inspired by what can happen with just a small amount of faith. - Based on the true story of the Hope Community Centre in Kenya - Beautifully illustrated - Shows how God answers prayers - Demonstrates that God can fulfil dreams - Helps children see the needs of others in the world in an age-appropriate way - Ideal for children aged 4 plus - Picture book format

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From paper-wrapped parcels to crystalline living matter: a major new monograph on the biomorphic sculptures of Chun Kwang YoungKorean artist Chun Kwang Young (born 1944) is best known for his textured paper sculptures. Taking mulberry paper (the making of which is an ancient Korean craft) as his primary medium, Young creates large creaturely entities steeped in cultural and historical symbolism. He also uses tea and other natural dyes to color the paper. His works resemble living beings: gigantic mushrooms, deformed insects or viruses. In evoking these life forms, the artist stages a performance that is both ritualistic and aestheticone that reflects on the interconnection between living beings, biodiversity and the life cycle.Accompanying the exhibition at Palazzo Polignac at the 59th Venice Biennale, Times Reimagined features more than 150 color images from his oeuvre. Editor Yongwoo Lee contributes text throughout, interspersed with essays by sc

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On a cloudless summer night, a fox falls to earth and comes across a family of humans. As the seasons change and they move their camp, she follows them, growing ever more intrigued by human waysâand especially by the oldest son, Irniq. When Irniq grows older and sets out hunting on his own, he is surprised to enter his tent one day and find the lamp lit, the tea madeâ| and a strange woman who says she is his wife. Tired of being alone, Irniq welcomes the woman. But soon he grows curious and cannot stop himself from asking too many questions. Where did the fox pelt hanging in their tent come from? And why did the fox that had been following him suddenly disappear? Based on award-winning musician Beatrice Deer's powerful song "Fox," this graphic novel reinterprets a traditional Inuit story for a new generation.

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Through cabbie Jack Clyde's humorous account, the reader gains an insight into the rich variety of people with whom he has come into contact: the famous, the awkward, the shoppers, the emergencies, the crime, the late night clubbers, the mean and the generous tippers. This is Glasgow, rich in variety, seen through the twinkling eyes of a likeable cab-driver whose humanity shines through. The book also gives an insight into the business of being a cab-driver - getting a licence, passing the street test and renting or buying a cab of your own, a surprisingly large investment. It concludes with a short history of the Glasgow taxi trade and mechanical details of the vehicles used for the enthusiast. Rather like Anna Blair's Tea at Miss Cranston's (Shepheard-Walwyn 1985), this is a gently humorous trip down memory lane which will strike a chord with Glaswegians all over the world.

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How to recycle household waste to make quality compost You don’t need a science degree or a shed full of sophisticated equipment to make quality compost. What you need to get started is the know-how provided in this basic how-to book along a little elbow grease and the pile of organic materials you regularly throw away. Nature does the rest. Whether you live in the suburbs, country, or city, whether you have a garden or not, you can recycle household waste in an environmentally friendly way and turn it into black gold: compost. You’ll learn what and how to compost, how to make or buy bins, how to build a compost pile and make compost tea, and how to compost with worms. It’s simple and easy to do, and the best part is that you’ll be saving money and helping to save the earth as well.

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In 1813 Charles James Mason gave the public just what they needed, patenting his "ironstone china." This durable yet beautiful dinnerwarewas stronger and less expensive than the china that then dominated the market. And its white, unadorned base soon became popular as a canvas for decorations such as Flow Blue, Mulberry, and Copper Lustre, especially the Tea Leaf motif. This pictorial and collectors' guide provides an alphabetic listing of all known shapes and their makers, illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to help easily identify pieces and show the ironstone in detail never seen before. Collectors will find this cross-referencing tool invaluable. Included is also a miscellaneous chapter, which brings to new light the unusual and hard to find pieces and a section devoted entirely to children's sets. Color photographs of makers' marks are identified and dated to aid those wishing to date their pieces.

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For anyone who loves London – whether you're visiting for the weekend or are a die-hard local – this is the book for you.Artist Cierra Block loves to create maps, and this compilation will have you uncovering the best things London has on offer. Featuring the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, this is a guide like no other. Vibrantly illustrated, Cierra lists all the top addresses and areas to explore. Find out where to indulge in the best afternoon tea and festive mince pies; jump on a bike and take a spin around Shoreditch or Hampstead like a local; or follow in the footsteps of the Suffragettes. From haunted spots for true-crime lovers, to the best bookshops, romantic strolls and coffee pit-stops, London, Block by Block will make your next visit to London the most memorable one yet.

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