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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All good things come in small packages. Quick, easy and with almost zero washing up – oven parcels are the new cooking trend everyone is talking about. From families to the single workaholic, the updated en papillote is the perfect go-to dinner, combining familiar ingredients with low-prep, low-mess ease.Dinner''s in the Bag includes 60 tasty recipes all cookable in foil, baking parchment or oven-proof plastic and silicone bags. Everything from healthy weekday suppers, including Sesame pork with spring vegetables and Mussels with fennel and white wine, through to delicious veggie dishes, such as Leeks in romesco sauce and, of course, delectable desserts like Roasted rhubarb with vanilla, orange and cinnamon and Pineapple en papillote with honey, thyme and rum.With straightforward instructions and a photo for every dish, enjoy stress-free mealtimes without having to fork out for an InstantPot or Slow cooker. Whatever you fancy for dinner – just bag it up, po

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Sweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cozy and often the item you treasure and never tire of, they can be worn all-year round, under a coat in the winter or as an extra layer on a chilly night during the summer.In this fresh and modern guide to knitting, Emma Wright will show you how to create your own stylish sweater collection. Starting with the basics, learn how to knit three key silhouettes: square, raglan and set-in-sleeve. Once you have mastered these core shapes, the possibilities are endless, Emma''s playful approach will show you how to confidently mix-and-match a variety of necklines, sleeves and bold colorways to add your own creative flair.Packed with stunning lifestyle photography, this book will take you through all the essentials as you learn to make up the 15 beautiful designs. Through Emma''s clear instructions and expert tips, KIY: Knit it Yourself will show you how to enter the wonderful world of knitting, whether you are new to the craft or alrea

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Calling all spirit enthusiasts, wannabe mixologists and fans of aperitifs and digestifs... That's the Spirit! is here to guide and entertain you through the world of spirits and liqueurs, including whiskies both familiar and surprising, dangerous tequila and mezcal, gin and its Dutch counterpart genever, under-rated grappa, love-it-or-hate-it Bailey's, legendary absinthe and enough rum to make you book a flight to Jamaica immediately.Behind this very well-stocked, virtual bar is author Jonathan Ray, who knows a thing or two about alcohol, being drinks editor of the Spectator. Through his personal selection of the 100 most deliciously fascinating spirits and liqueurs in the world, he tells us all about the makers behind the drinks, what makes certain brands so enduring and fascinating, which famous drinkers had one glass too many, and what makes specific tipples taste so irresistible.Among these 100 bottles are tips on your essential home cocktail kit, the world's best cocktail bars, which glassware is right for which drink, and the ultimate way to serve key spirits at home.

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Merchant Gourmet produces quick and easy-to-use pulses, grains, seeds and chestnuts for the home cook.In their first cookbook, they offer 70 recipes using their delicious range of ingredients to make weekday dinners and weekend feasts more exciting – without the fuss.There are recipes for sweet treats, lunches on the go, meals for two and weekend feasts, as well as breakfasts and snacks. Discover how versatile these ingredients can be with dishes such as Herby Lentil and Mustard Scotch Eggs; Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Smoky Spanish-Style Grains and Rice; Chestnut and Squash Tagliatelle; and Banana, Freekeh and Caramel Cake. Every recipe indicates how long it will take, and includes simple variations to cater for vegans or vegetarians.

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Declutter every aspect of your life - from your wardrobe to your phone

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Classic recipes from a masterful cook, that just happen to be vegetarian. Welcome to the vegetarian option.

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Part of the periodic table inspired stationery range, this jotter pad has 128pp with a flip topcover and magnetic closure, perfect for shopping lists or even the theory of everything.

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15-Minute Vegan features 100 brand new vegan recipes that can be prepared in mere moments.Using ingredients that are available in supermarkets, the recipes are as easy as can be – from shopping to cooking to serving.The book starts with Katy’s introduction to vegan cooking and cooking, with advice on the equipment you need to make your cooking go faster, plus essential storecupboard ingredients. In chapters covering Breakfast, Light Bites, Mains, Essentials and Sweet Stuff, Katy offers 100 straightforward recipes and tips about preparation, freezing and storing.Whether you’re already eating vegan or just want to try something new, nothing could be simpler and faster than 15-Minute Vegan.

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Utterly absorbing and deeply affecting' – The Guardian As a Spice Girl, TV talent show judge and Broadway star, Mel B a.k.a Scary Spice, has been a global icon since her twenties. But behind the glittering façade of fame, the struggles and pain of this working-class, mixed-race girl from Leeds are laid bare in her critically acclaimed best-selling memoir, Brutally Honest.  With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness and trademark Yorkshire humor, the book tells how she went from Girl Power to girl powerless during her ten-year emotionally abusive marriage. Tracing a path through the key moments in her life, she reflects on her childhood, rise to fame and her chilling downward spiral before she finally broke free.   In this expanded edition, written with Louise Gannon, Mel brings her story up to date. With her trademark honesty, she tells the unfiltered story of piecing herself back together, dealing with trauma and new heartbreak wh

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The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation's screens in Spring 2024. The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey.Back to Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee to your home showcasing the show’s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine.  Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.  Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8–22) and 4 garments for men (UK

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Some like 'em gooey and chewy, others chunky and crunchy, but everybody loves cookies.  Whether it's classics like Milk Choc Chip, Peanut Butter and Chunky Double Choc, or new favorites – think Coffee and Cardamom or Melt-in-the-middle S'mores – you'll find endless options for baking cookies at home with these unforgettable flavor combinations, as well as an array of unbeatable vegan and gluten-free recipes.   In this fun-filled, fresh-out-of-the-oven celebration of everyone's favorite sweet treat, Kaja Hengstenberg keeps things simple, guides you through the basics and presents delicious, doable recipes. With handy tips scattered throughout, alongside ideas for using up leftovers – ice cream sandwich, anyone? – these are recipes that will show you how to make seriously good cookies every single time.

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The English language can be very confusing. But it’s not rocket surgery. Damp Squids and Card Sharks is a fascinating suppository of false facts and common errors, a minefield of information. Have we wetted your appetite? Peaked your interest? Are you waiting with baited breath? Or could you care less? Pull your socks together! For all intensive purposes, this is the book for you. This cute, funny book features gorgeous illustrations alongside the 50 amusing malapropisms, mixed metaphors and mondegreens. In one foul swoop you'll learn why so many people get muddled by the same phrases!

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OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY FOOD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2022Are you avoiding gluten but lack the time to cook properly for yourself? Do you need convenient, simple and delicious recipes to see you through the week? Looking for midweek meals that all of the family will love?Quick & Easy Gluten Free will show you just how simple it is to recreate all the foods you miss as well as introduce you to a few new dishes too – but best of all, nothing tastes or looks "gluten-free". Enjoy speedy, fuss-free, 30-minute recipes or choose from a variety of 'lazy' recipes that only ask for 15–20 minutes of effort – after which you can put your feet up while it cooks, bakes or chills. Best-selling author Becky Excell has spent years developing delicious dishes and sharing them with her followers on Instagram. She is here to show you that a gluten-free life can be exciting and easy, without having to miss out on your favourite foods ever again. Why hover over the stove for hours when you can get Crispy Lemon Chicken on the table in under 30 minutes, enjoy 3-ingredient Sticky BBQ Ribs with just 5 minutes of prep time, and lazy bakes that can be thrown together in a flash? Packed with over 100 recipes for everything from 30-minute fakeouts, quick dinners, easy breakfast and lunch dishes to speedy sides, party food, 30-minute sweet treats, classic bakes and simple no-bake desserts, this book instantly brings back the thing that a gluten-free diet takes from us all: convenience. What’s more, Becky includes slow cooker, pressure cooker, air fryer, oven and stovetop options for lots of the recipes, plus the usual dairy-free, lactose-free, low FODMAP, veggie and vegan options. An essential book when it comes to gluten-free home cooking, Quick & Easy Gluten Free will be a constant companion on your daily gluten-free journey.

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The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide 1870–2020 breaks new ground in wine publishing, being the first volume to cover in depth 150 years of vintages and totally unique in its cultural scope. For wine lovers and collectors this is the indispensable guide, not only for finding out what happened in a particular season, but providing wider historical and social context. Every single year is accompanied by one event or milestone, one song or musical composition and one film that encapsulates the spirit of the time as well as the world into which the vintage was born. Wine writer Neal Martin offers a personal, witty take on the traditional wine handbook, with notes on not just the growing seasons, harvests and wines themselves, but cultural phenomena ranging from Sherlock Holmes through Casablanca to Beyoncé. Innovative, inspired and addictively dip-in-able, The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide is an essential addition to your bookshelf as well as your cellar.

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"A hymn to the joys of fried chicken, with irresistible recipes and invaluable cooking tips. If you don’t already love eating fried chicken as much as Susan Jung does, you will after cooking from this book." – Fuchsia Dunlop"This book is filled with delicious, fragrant recipes from East and Southeast Asia written by Susan Jung, one of the best veteran food writers I know." – Ken Hom, CBE"Susan Jung knows her stuff. And I’m so pleased that her stuff is fried chicken. Clear, concise recipes, compelling flavours, compulsory cooking. I so want to cook from this book!" – Jill DupleixEverybody loves fried chicken.Whether it’s Korean Fire Chicken, Vietnamese Butter Wings, or Japanese Karaage, nothing surpasses the unique twists and flavours that cooks in East and Southeast Asia have brought to fried chicken. Kung Pao and Beyond showcases 60 crisp, crunchy and spicy recipes that take this humble fast food to a whole new level. Susan Jung offers up mouth-watering recipes to satisfy everyone, so that you can enjoy fried chicken at home whenever the craving strikes.

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"A vibrant, inspiring celebration of fashion, family and passion. I love this colourful celebration of all things shoes." – Fearne Cotton"I really enjoyed the personal insights into what makes Sophia so unique and wonderful. A brilliantly bold, colourful delight, just like Sophia's shoes" – Alesha Dixon"Beautiful and motivational. A rare insight into what it's like to walk in Sophia's heels and build an empire in the fashion world." – Laura Whitmore Artist. Entrepreneur. Mum. Bosslady. Leading British shoe designer Sophia Webster is known for her sense of fun, playful and feminine touches – but less well known is the story behind the shoes, and how Sophia juggled a fledgling business with a young family, turning her love of drawing into a renowned brand. Charting her early days as a young creative, through her inspirations (from the Spice Girls to Grayson Perry) and on to how her designs are brought to life, Oh My Gosh, I Love Your Shoes! shines a spotlight on Sophia’s boundless imagination and enthusiasm for her craft. Sophia reflects on how her early life experiences set her up to face the challenges of establishing a fashion brand and the benefits of quick thinking and infinite determination when navigating the daily trials of business ownership. Her story is told through 365 sketches of her favourite designs, each evoking their own memories of this fascinating and colourful journey. Celebrating a decade of head-turning heels, Oh My Gosh, I Love Your Shoes! is an inspiring, uplifting showcase of Sophia’s remarkable shoes, inspiration and expertise. Gathering together the stories and learnings behind Sophia’s most cherished designs, it’s also a celebration of the many famous feet who have worn Sophia’s shoes on red carpets all over the world – from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani and Michelle Obama.

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Candles is a celebration of candles and the making process, showing you how to create a collection of 18 sustainable, seasonal candles to be enjoyed all year-round. Ebi and Emmanuel will teach you everything you need to know about soy wax, essential oils, wicks and scent blending. Once you have mastered the techniques, put your knowledge to the test through the 18 projects featured in this book. From taper candles and scented tea-lights for summer evenings to fragrant aromatherapy candles and crackling wood wicks for autumnal mornings – there is something for every occasion. Candles help us create calm in our homes. They are a symbol of warmth and can transport us to far off places with their scent. Discover the secret of blending scents that suit your mood and be inspired by beautiful lifestyle photography that captures the very essence and joy of making your own. This is a craft for all so snuggle up and make candles you can enjoy when seeking a moment of cosiness.

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The Happiness Year encourages you to explore different ways of discovering happiness through each season and shows you how to nurture this in your everyday life. Seasons tend to be associated with certain behaviours: spring with hope, summer with sociable relaxation, autumn with harvesting, winter with hibernating. The Happiness Year features a host of tips and exercises to encourage you to break away from certain patterns, including mindful breathing and meditation exercises to help you recharge and reflect, as well as simple projects and seasonal affirmations. This uplifting book is for anyone seeking joy and wanting to explore the true meaning of happiness.

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"Decadently calorific." – Daily MailOne pan, over 90 unbeatable recipes and a lot of fun. A whole load of tasty cake recipes – from knockout carrot cake, banana bread, tiffin, crumble cake and cheesecake to an irresistible array of brownies – awaits you here and they're all made in one size of brownie tin. Start simple and work your way up to experimenting with new flavour combinations, different flours and seasonal ingredients if the mood takes you. What's important is that these recipes are for everyone who's serious about delicious cake. If you're after homemade cake, but without the need for fancy equipment, expert decorating skills and five spare hours, Bake It. Slice It. Eat It. is the cookbook for you. There are gluten-free options, healthier ideas, and more advanced ones, too, so there's something for every occasion.

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'The perfect capsule guide to the hows and whys of fermentation. Mark Diacono is an excellent teacher.' – Diana HenryFrom Scratch: Ferment is the no-nonsense guide to fermenting at home.From homemade kimchi to kombucha, shrub cocktails, and making your own pickles, award-winning food writer Mark Diacono tells the story of fermentation, and offers recipes that maximise the transformative power of this amazing process.From Scratch: Ferment offers a gentle guiding hand on a natural process that would happen without you, encouraging largely invisible activity of bacteria to work to your advantage. These skills take little of your time, they are particular yet simple, and the results are extraordinary.Packed with useful, accessible information and focussing on back-to-basics skills, the From Scratch series is designed to inspire you to slow down and create. Titles include: Sourdough, Brew, Charcuterie.Text is extracted and updated from Sour, with new recipes, by Mark Diacono.

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Master the colourful bargello stitch with 17 projects and learn how to incorporate it into your home.Starting with the basics, Nerrisa Pratt introduces you to this iconic stitch, explores its historical roots and shows you how to grow in confidence so you can build up to creating your own designs.From cushions and lampshades to plant pot covers and bags, this craft is extremely versatile and can add instant colour and texture to any interior thanks to its graphic style.Rediscover your love for needlepoint with Bargello: 17 Modern Needlepoint Projects for You and Your Home.

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Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards (2022)Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘First Book’ category (2022)André Simon Awards shortlisted (2022)"Beautiful, inspiring, but above all authoritative. Mandy Yin holds all the secrets to exquisite Malaysian cooking... It is a rare treat that she's chosen to share them." – Grace Dent, restaurant critic for the GuardianA soulful tribute to Malaysian cuisine, from snacks, soups and salads, to rice and noodle dishes, curries and sweet things.Sambal Shiok is a brilliant collection of over 90 accessible recipes that were handed down from Mandy Yin’s mother as well as those that she has developed for her critically acclaimed, award-winning London restaurant. The recipes – such as her signature curry laksa, Penang assam laksa, Malaysian fried chicken, prawn fritters, spiral curry puffs, flaky roti canai, beef rendang, KL golden fragrant clams, sambal mapo tofu, and the perfect steamed rice – can be made for a weekday family meal, a dinner party or celebration. Malaysian food results from the unique merger over centuries of indigenous Malay ingredients with Indian spices and Chinese techniques. Every dish delicately balances sweet, sour, salty with chilli heat and a hint of bitter. With Mandy’s evocative look at Malaysian food culture, her recipes, and the basics of a Malaysian pantry (shrimp paste, lemongrass, tamarind and coconut milk), you can easily enjoy the most delicious Malaysian meals at home.

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OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY FOOD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2022Are you avoiding gluten but yearn for fresh bread, all your favourite takeaways or a naan bread with your curry? And for your sweet tooth do you crave jam doughnuts, bakery-style cookies and classic cakes?How to Make Anything Gluten Free is the first cookbook that shows you how to unlock all the food you truly miss eating – but nothing tastes or looks "gluten-free". Becky Excell has spent years developing delicious dishes and sharing them with her followers on Instagram. She is here to show you that a gluten-free life can be exciting and easy, without having to miss out on your favourite foods ever again. Why restrict yourself to the obvious soups, salads and fruit? What you really want are the recipes that you think you& can't eat! From proper chicken chow mein to pad thai, doughnuts to lemon drizzle cake, cheesecake to profiteroles, French baguettes to pizza, plus dairy-free, vegan, veggie and low FODMAP options, Becky gives you all the recipes you'll ever need with tips and advice on how to make absolutely anything gluten-free.

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The fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe – complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine.Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customise and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure.Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement.Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.

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WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘General Cookbook’ category (2022)Observer Food Monthly top 20 food books of 2021Waterstones best food and drink books 2021Longlisted for BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme Cookbooks of the Year 2021A deliciously inviting book, crammed with recipes that had me reaching for the post-it notes! - Nigella LawsonThe recipes will dazzle and delight. - Nigel SlaterOnce again, Ed Smith has done something really smart. Cooking the flavours we are craving in any given moment, the resulting book feels so novel and fresh. Ed's writing is thoughtful and conversational; his recipes confident and delicious. - Yotam Ottolenghi6 Flavour Profiles. Over 100 recipes. Every craving covered. Why do we choose to cook the things we do, when we do? Most of the time, it is simply so we can eat what we really fancy; a subconscious response to a constantly fluctuating state of mind and appetite that’s influenced by mood, season, weather, memory, occasion, outside events and internal feelings. Ed Smith helps his readers home in on their cravings (whatever the reason for them) by organising his recipes within six cleverly conceived flavour profiles: fresh and fragrant chilli and heat tart and sour curried and spiced rich and savoury; and (best of all?) cheesy and creamy. There’s also a directory of alternative cravings at the back, providing additional ways in. All bases are covered, from snacks through sides, to main courses and puddings. Think of fermented and fresh tomato salad with feta for when both sun and cook are already smiling; or lamb chops with cacio e pepe white beans if in need of a re-set; the likes of 'nduja spatchcock chicken, should a tickle of chilli be in order; or curried brisket noodles to meet spice needs. Whether we want snap and crunch or velvet softness, sharp citrus or warming aromatics, or just something involving bubbling, molten cheese, CRAVE presents a fresh take on seasonal cookery, but goes beyond that too — acknowledging core instincts and base itches, and so delivering recipes you’ll want to make every day of the week, whatever the weather or mood.

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The BBC primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is back.The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce, reuse and recycle – ultimately creating their own considered closet.Starting with the essentials, sewers will learn how to maintain and care for their sewing machine, find out the secrets to using an overlocker (and what to do if you don’t have one) and the key to pattern matching. With a guide that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you’ll be able to choose from 27 projects, for both women and men, that will ease you into the world of sustainable sewing.For burgeoning dressmakers, this book showcases a vast array of sustainable and natural fabrics, reveals how to breathe life into old garments and entices the would-be sewer to dress handmade. Interspersed with sustainable tips, from advice on keeping an eco-friendly sewing space and how to better care for your garments, to guidance on recycling old clothes, using up fabric scraps and making repairs, this book is an indispensable reference to a more considered approach to sewing, that will encourage you to create long-lasting projects to cherish.With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22 and menswear sizes ranging from XS to XL, along with five downloadable pattern sheets, expert sewers Caroline Akselson and Alexandra Bruce cover everything you need to build your sewing repertoire and grow in confidence as you sew yourself sustainable.

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Scandinavian Green is a beautifully inspiring exposition of eating plants.In this timely book, Trine has created naturally inspiring recipes that make fruit and veg shine so brightly that home cooks will lose the habit of making meat the hero of the dinner plate. In a nod to the Scandinavian way of eating, the book offers over 100 vegetable-focused recipes and incredible photography – shot over a whole year – to encourage anyone wanting to cut down on meat consumption to experiment with a wide range of fruit and veg, to entertain family and friends with plant-based feasts, and to change the focus of mealtimes for a greener way to cook and eat.The recipes take you through each season and include mains, breads, sweets, pantry staples and some special dishes for cooking outside.

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Get ready to start taking charge of your own success.Whether it is through our parents, our education, our bosses, our colleagues, or the media we consume, we are constantly told that being humble is essential to our professional success. It's often seen as distasteful or arrogant to shout about our achievements. But in a modern workplace, where the conventional, steady, linear career path is becoming rarer and rarer, this advice seems ever-more obsolete. In the age of flexible working and portfolio careers, it's time to f*ck being humble.With simple exercises, steps and real-life examples, this is a resource for your bedside table that you can come back to again and again, at any point in your career. Learn how to: Know what you stand for Stop hiding (even when you don’t realise you are) Fully realise the power of networking Know your self-worth Play the money game and win Manage your emotions at work Take action and establish the right time to make the leap Keep the momentum you’ve generated going and maintain that elusive work-life balance

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Are you fed up with thinking about that guy every minute of every waking hour, when he doesn't even reply to your texts?Are you reeling from the pain of a break-up, unsure of where to turn?Are you single and looking to be happy with your choices in the face of society's constant questioning?In How to Get Over a Boy, bestselling author Chidera Eggerue will show you, once and for all, how to reframe the stale goal of finding a man. She will equip you with tangible and applicable solutions for every part of your dating life, helping you recognise that men hold as much power in our romantic lives as we grant them.In the past, dating books tend to lean more into the territory of ‘how to make him find you hot!’, ‘how to make him jealous!’, ‘how to get him to propose!’. But these how-tos are placing men on a pedestal of being ‘the prize’.Men are NEVER the prize. You are. Let The Slumflower show you why.

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Being vegan or vegetarian, or wanting to reduce your meat intake, doesn't mean missing out on fantastic takeaway favourites. The Veggie Chinese Takeaway Cookbook offers over 70 amazing meat-free recipes, most of which can easily be made vegan.Kwoklyn Wan has spent his life cooking in Chinese restaurants and knows how to make your home recipes taste just like the takeaway. Chinese food is ideal for a veggie diet as it makes the most of fresh vegetables and meat substitutes, and uses very little dairy – but at the same time packs fantastic flavour into everything.From tom yum soup to spring rolls, fried tofu with chilli and black beans or aubergine with sesame seeds, to Hong Kong crispy noodles and sticky rice parcels, you can re-create the tastes of your favourite restaurant quicker than the time it takes to pick up the phone and order.

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The past few years have seen an explosion of interest in cooking over fire, with cooks all over the world seeking to get elemental in their cooking. But fire and smoke doesn't always have to be about hunks of meat. Chargrilling and barbecue are a fantastic way of getting the maximum flavour out of versatile vegetables.If you're bored of beefburgers, or if you're vegetarian and want more than scorched sweetcorn and chewy halloumi, then Charred offers up over 70 original, exciting recipes to cater for all your veggie BBQ needs.With sections on Stuffed and wrapped veg, Burgers and fritters, Kebabs, Low, slow and smoked, and Sharing Platters, the vegetarian dishes will be the highlight of every meal, with the likes of whole roast cauliflower drenched in spiced garlic butter, griddled radicchio with burrata and figs, or corn on the cob with Cambodian coconut, lime and chilli.Live-fire and BBQ expert Genevieve Taylor has developed these inventive, sensational dishes so that they can just as easily be cooked in a grill pan or conventional oven, year-round. Celebrate the magic that happens when glorious veg meet flame!

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Chinese is the UK's favourite takeout food, and it's beloved all over the world – as with much Indian food, it's the nostalgic, comforting creations for western palates that really get people salivating. Now you can make your favourite Chinese restaurant classics at home with Kwoklyn Wan's fabulous Chinese Takeaway Cookbook.Kwoklyn is a third-generation Chinese chef: BBC (British-Born Chinese). He’s also the brother of TV celebrity Gok Wan and both boys grew up working in their family's Cantonese Restaurant in Leicester in the 1970s.He has spent years perfecting recipes for Chinese dishes that taste like the ones from your local takeaway kitchen or restaurant. The book features 70 classic dishes, everything from sweet and sour chicken to char siu, prawn toast to chop suey, egg-fried rice to crispy seaweed – and most of them can be on the table in 20 minutes or less. Cook up a storm at home with Kwoklyn's fabulous take on food from the takeaway.

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