Search results for ""Anness Publishing""

Britain's royal history brought to life with 200 contemporary and historical illustrations, maps, shields and comprehensive genealogical tables. It includes the story of King Arthur, why William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings, how Robert the Bruce guarded Scottish independence, and the search for the body of Richard III. Throughout the book specially commissioned maps, plans, timelines and family trees highlight the vital events of every reign. It is a valuable reference book for any historian, with fact boxes to highlight important events for each reign. The royal history of the monarchs of Britain continues to fascinate. This book tells the story from the rise of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and Alfred the Great to the Union of the English and Scottish Crowns in 1603. Family trees trace the line of succession in the English royal houses of Wessex, the Danes, the Normans and the Plantaganets, and the Scottish houses of Macalpine, Dunkeld, Balliol, Bruce and Stewart. Pictures include paintings and contemporary portraits, manuscript drawings, sculptures and photographs. Charting nearly 1500 years of royal rule, this informative history brings the lives of Britain's ancient and medieval monarchs into focus.

Read more less

This is a fascinating guide to how the power of numbers, with their positive and negative attributes and vibrational energies, can help us understand the universe we live in. You can discover how numbers have a greater significance in the wider world than is often perceived. You can learn how numbers can help you gain a deeper insight into your own habits, spiritual challenges, family characteristics and personal qualities. You can find out whether you are a Number One personality, displaying courage and innovation; a Number Six, the home-maker, or revolutionary artist; or a Number Four, a person of action able to turn dreams into reality. It contains a concise history of numerology, practical exercises throughout, and over 100 illustrations. On a simplistic level numbers are used to measure age or time, solve a mathematical puzzle or define weight and size. Materialistically they are used to attribute a numerical value to possessions, income and homes. But numbers influence us in ways we may not be aware of, and can actually affect our destiny. Numerology is the science of numbers and cycles that has a specific application to each individual, and this book shows how numbers, and their various attributes, can shape our lives. Working out a personal number is easy and fun, using the number derived from a person's name to assess personality and motivation, while the birth date gives signals about how a person develops their potential. At a psychological level each number is assigned a series of qualities that can assist in mapping a life path. This is a fascinating little book that provides an intriguing insight into a subject that can change our perception of the world.

Read more less

How to make the most of your ice cream machine, including techniques, ingredients, and a wide range of innovative treats? Simple ways to create fabulous iced desserts, with more than 80 recipes shown step by step in over 550 photographs. Inspiring stage-by-stage pictures and an image of each finished dish makes it easy to achieve success every time. Recipes range from simple sorbets to luxurious ice creams, as well as cream-free, low-fat, low-sugar options. A comprehensive introduction covers the history of ice cream, equipment, ingredients and techniques, and ideas for sauces, toppings and decorations. Choose from traditional treats, such as Classic Vanilla Ice Cream or Classic Coffee Ice Cream, or try original new ideas, such as Apple Crumble Ice Cream or Ginger and Kiwi Sorbet. Ice creams and iced desserts make ideal sweet treats at any time of the year. From a simple scoop in a cone to refreshing sorbets and tangy granitas, this book contains everything you need to know to create delicious ice creams in your own home, with any kind of ice cream machine. An informative introduction contains the history of ice cream and ice cream machines, a guide to equipment and ingredients, and step-by-step techniques such as layering, rippling and marbling. More than 80 stunning recipes range from classic ice creams, sorbets and water ices to innovative modern variations. Choose from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Triple Chocolate Terrine, Banana Gelato, Raspberry Sherbet, or Cinnamon Ricotta Ice with Toasted Granola. Illustrated with more than 550 stunning photographs, this book shows how fun, easy and satisfying it is to make tasty ice cream at home.

Read more less

Since the dawn of time, people have found signs and symbols fascinating, and runes are some of the most powerful signs of all. The runic alphabets were devised by early Germanic societies in the 1st century AD, and were later used as a means of gaining deeper understanding of life through divination. For hundreds of years they have offered ways of coping with the journey through life by providing access to a greater wisdom. This highly accessible guide demonstrates how to access, question and understand the runes. The meaning of each individual rune is explained in detail, and sample rune readings that relate to common dilemmas show how to interpret the answers provided. You can choose between simple one- or three-rune draws, and more complex spreads using up to nine, and learn how to read the answers to your questions. The fully illustrated book is a highly accessible introduction to the use of this ancient alphabet for divination, protection and healing, and offers a path to spiritual understanding that anyone can tread.

Read more less

More than any other entertainment medium, video games offer the chance for us to participate in a world beyond the ordinary. Whether you are playing as a supersonic hedgehog, an athletic archeologist, or a moustachioed Italian plumber, video games allow their players to inhabit spaces where the usual parameters of existence do not apply. The medium's history is chronicled through the individual stories of 151 of the most iconic video games. Beginning in the early 1970s, the book charts five decades of the pixel revolution. The story of each game is accompanied by trivia and quotations, and illustrated with photographs, screenshots and artwork. This celebratory reference, and up-to-date history, will enthral any video games aficionado. - Chronicles the history of gaming through an analysis of151 of the world's most-iconic and best-loved games - Expert analysis of the story of each game, accompanied . by fascinating trivia, memorable quotes, and information on the year of publication and where the game can be played today - Includes titles across all platforms, including arcade, console, PC, online and handheld games - Charts five decades of video game evolution, from Computer Space to Fortnite - Compulsively illustrated with over 1000 action screenshots, game artworks and photographs

Read more less

This title features 25 practical basket-making projects for every level of experience. The beauty of traditional basketwork is shown in 25 contemporary projects. It offers complete step-by-step instructions for original projects, from a classic fruit-picking basket and linen basket to a decorative platter, a Christmas door ornament and a hedgerow wreath. Techniques and projects are shown in over 300 photographs by award-winning photographer, Peter Williams, making the tasks clear and easy to follow. It is a comprehensive course in all the historic techniques in cane and willow, with projects suitable for all levels of experience. It features a gallery of contemporary pieces by leading basketry artists. Basketry, one of the most ancient crafts, evolved from a practical need to collect and transport food, using materials gathered from nature. Basket-makers draw on the techniques developed in the past to create objects of great beauty, from both traditional cane and willow to more modern media such as wire, cardboard or plastic. This comprehensive course in basket-making techniques includes 25 wonderful projects for crafters of all levels. Simple yet effective ideas include a woven fan and willow door decorations; more advanced projects range from traditional items such as a blackberry basket to an abstract platter and a contemporary linen basket made from dyed cane. An expert introductory section teaches all the necessary skills in easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs, and also includes all the information the reader will ever need on materials and equipment. With the addition of an inspirational gallery of basketwork by professional artists, this book is not only a fantastic crafter's handbook, it is also a visual celebration of this timeless art.

Read more less

This fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works. The first part begins examines his style; it covers Renoir's techniques and training: painting copies at the Louvre; his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionist artists and his struggles for recognition. The volume then investigates Renoir's move away from Impressionism, his stay in Guernsey and also the changes to his personal life and the way in which these informed his work. It also documents his eventual success in the art world and considers the devastating series of illnesses and losses that blighted the end of Renoir's long painting career. The second part of the book is a gallery of Renoir's work in 300 glorious pictures, each accompanied by an in-depth analysis of its context within his life, his technique and his body of work as a whole.

Read more less

This beautiful book provides an authentic taste of the country's cuisine, with a selection of more than 30 of the very best recipes. Ranging from enticing breakfasts, hearty soups and delicate appetizers to substantial main courses and mouthwatering desserts and cakes, the dishes embody the ethos at the heart of Irish cooking - good-quality seasonal ingredients cooked simply and with care.

Read more less

This work contains an unprecedented wealth of over 550 full-colour illustrations, including specially commissioned uniforms, battle plans and campaign maps. It is an expert guide to the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of the national forces of the day, as well as fascinating detail of the day-to-day life of a Napoleonic soldier. It is an unrivalled reference to the insignia, appearance and experience of the fighting men of the period. The book's main focus is the soldiers who fought the historic battles of the day, and the uniforms they wore. It was in this age of war that military uniforms flourished, with an astonishing array of flamboyance, colour and intricate detail. The cut and colour of uniforms were used for identification from afar by the generals directing battles from strategic viewpoints, but at this point in time were also given an extraordinary level of detail in facings, laces and buttons, which carried never-ending intricate differences to denote regiment, rank or division. With over 550 specially commissioned and expert colour artworks, each regiment is vividly portrayed here in all their glory.All the major nations involved in the conflict, France, Britain, Austria, Prussia and Russia, are covered in detail, and there is a section on the uniforms and contributions of the smaller forces, including those from America, Spain, Italy and Saxony.

Read more less

Decorative paint techniques provide the quickest, cheapest, easiest and most effective ways to create stylish and eye-catching interiors. Paintwork presents 25 original treatments, from whole-room schemes to individual furniture and home accessories. To create a country look, limewash your kitchen or use a dry-brushed technique to make new pine furniture look desirably aged. For a more classical approach, frottage your hallway using traditional green colours or try trompe d'oeil by painting an imitation Tuscan doorway. Alternatively, for a fresh and modern look, stencil using aluminium leaf to create a dramatic diamond-stencilled wall, or comb a tiled pattern on to your floors in oranges or reds, or even use sponges for a tile-effect wall design. Each project is clearly shown step-by-step, so that you know exactly what you will need to do at each stage. A comprehensive basic techniques section includes a catalogue of paint effects, showing endless ways in which paint can be applied, and information on mixing colours and using glazes and varnishes. Combining practical advice with innovative designs, Paintwork is the ideal way to transform your home.

Read more less

This combined sticker and colouring-in book provides a charming visual introduction to time - from reading clock faces to the broader context of hours of the day and seasons of the year.With simple text and delightful outline drawings by Jenny Tulip, the scenes can be coloured in by the reader and then finished off by placing the special colour stickers within each scene. The stickers are reusable, so children will be able to complete the pages many times over, as well as use the stickers to create their own books, posters and games.

Read more less

My First Reading Book is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format - ideal for group storytelling. Simple vocabulary and imaginative pictures of all the characters and locations ensure that children can follow as you read, or try for themselves. Interactive writing exercises and a maze at the back of the book provide a valuable aid to learning. It is a delightful retelling of a classic fairy tale, with a fresh and lively storyline designed to appeal to young readers. When a woodcutter and his wife become too poor to feed their two children, they reluctantly abandon little Hansel and Gretel. The children wander through the woods, cold and hungry, until they happen upon a house - and what an unusual house it is. The walls are made of gingerbread, the roof is made of icing, the windows are spun sugar, and door is made from marshmallow. Who could live in such a place...? The timeless tale is retold in this enchanting book, with appropriate vocabulary and familiar language that children can easily follow.

Read more less

This title helps you discover the awesome lost world of the dinosaur. You can go back in time to the fascinating realm of the dinosaurs - more than 60 million years before the first humans existed. It features information-packed landscape pages, suitable for both home and school use. Special feature boxes provide incredible dinosaur facts and figures. There is outstanding artwork throughout, including detailed annotations for the budding dino expert. It is a book that children will want to read again and again. This beautifully illustrated reference book is essential reading for every child with an interest in dinosaurs. It helps them discover amazing facts about these incredible beasts, from the compact Compsognathus to the towering Brachiosaurus. You can find out which dinosaur weighed as much as twenty elephants, and how Stegosaurus had a brain as tiny as your thumb. You can learn about flying reptiles such as Quetzalcoatlus and undersea monsters like the giant predator Liopleurodon. The thematically written text answers many of the questions that children ask, such as "what were dinosaurs really like?" and "why did the dinosaurs die out?" Expertly written, this book reveals the mysteries of how these animals dominated the planet Earth for 160 million years.

Read more less

This fantastic book includes every kind of blended drink, from healthy fruit and vegetable juices to creamy, indulgent smoothies and delicious boozy blends for grown-up parties. It features a visual guide to fruits, vegetables and other ingredients that can be juiced, and explains which provide the most nutrients. The 160 recipes range from wonderfully healthy drinks such as Strawberry and Apple Slush to naughty-but-nice blends such as Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer. For special occasions, you can get your party off to a good start with a zesty Lime Mojito. Whatever the occasion, this practical and immensely usable book has just the recipe.

Read more less

This title features a selection of delicious recipes that will inspire diabetic cooks and enable them to enjoy food with the family on an everyday basis. It contains recipes for quick snacks, light lunches, substantial suppers and large family meals, and includes a chapter on special occasional treats such as puddings, cookies and desserts. Recipes are full of slow release carbohydrates that are high in flavour, energy and goodness but low on sugar, salt and fat, to make the most of your mealtimes. It is illustrated with over 160 photographs, each of the 75 recipes comes with a complete nutritional analysis and easy-to-follow instructions. This book contains everything you need for a day to day diet that is high on goodness and flavour and low on salt sugar and empty calories. The recipes present a collection of dishes that use a wide variety of ingredients, food types, flavourings and tastes. Here you will find meals that you can cook for every day of the week, simple suppers, healthy lunches, light meals, quick snacks and hearty family dinners. If you are cooking for children they will love many of the traditional favourites in the book, but there are also plenty of original, new and exciting recipes that will inspire the cook to try new ideas and flavours.

Read more less

This unique volume represents the wonderfully diverse nature of the American culinary tradition. Over 200 recipes are presented, so you can sample all the food you love in your own kitchen. Learn the secrets of preparing authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Fried Tomatoes, Idaho Beef Stew and San Francisco Chicken Wings, and you don't need to go to a restaurant to enjoy Mexican or Cajun cooking either. From the coast of New England to the Southwestern deserts, from the bayous of the South to the Northwest mountains, or the Midwest plains to the rich valleys of California, this book takes you on a culinary tour of the very best of American cooking.

Read more less

This comprehensive practical book will show you how to fight the flab, strengthen and tone muscle, enjoy increased vitality and gain a more positive outlook on life, no matter what your age or current level of fitness. The guide explains how to assess how fit you are and how to get the most from your workouts. One of the main aims is how to improve the strength and efficiency of your cardiovascular system through all the most popular exercises. With personal training plans, you can tailor your exercise regime to your goals, whether you want to lose weight, run a marathon, be toned for your wedding day, de-stress or become fitter and healthier.

Read more less

This title features 200 fabulous main dish ideas. It is the complete collection of main-course recipes with over 800 step-by-step photographs. It is the essential guide for dinner parties, special occasions, spectacular entertaining, big events and the times when you need to impress the most. It features classic dishes such as Coq au Vin, Provencal Beef and Olive Daube, Risotto with Asparagus, and Turbot Sashimi Salad with Wasabi. It includes additional quick and easy ideas for superb starters, tempting accompaniments and desserts, to frame a perfect meal with ease. Blending classic and contemporary cuisine, this tried-and-trusted collection of recipes is all you need to host a successful dinner party. Whatever the event, there are ideas here from light lunches and suppers for friends and family to al fresco dining and formal dinner parties. With recipes that draw on many cultures, cuisines and traditions, you can enjoy classic world foods such as Roast Rib of Beef, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Moussaka, and Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce. With tips on planning, preparation and presentation, table settings and creating the right atmosphere, this is the essential cookbook for everyone who entertains.

Read more less

Dream interpretation: Runes; Tarot; I Ching. This is an examination of the world of dreams, and a guide to how we understand their significance. You can learn to interpret your deepest thoughts, feelings and desires by analysing the visionary inner world that is the key to the future. You can use the Tarot to foretell your own destiny by allowing the cards to tune into your worries, hopes and ambitions, and explore how to use runes and the I Ching. This intriguing book studies the world of dreams, their meanings, the symbols they may contain, and how we can use them to access our subconscious. Every culture in every historical period has interpreted the importance of dreams in different ways, but all agree that dreams have vital significance, and could even hold knowledge of the future. Ancient methods of divining dreams, including runes, I Ching and Tarot, are explained and instructions are given on how to use them to interpret your own night-time revelations. With intelligent and accessible text, and illustrated throughout with evocative images, this is an insightful examination of dreams and divination.

Read more less

Cleanse and boost your system in just two weeks. Lose weight the simple way, with 90 step-by-step recipes. It helps you how to renew your body and mind, with 500 photographs. It includes recipes range from soups, smoothies and breakfast ideas to sustaining salads, healthy fish and poultry dishes, and tasty desserts, each crammed with nutrients and cleansing properties. It includes a detailed introduction that explains what toxins are, where they are found, and how they can be avoided, as well as checklists of foods that should be included and those that should be excluded during a detox. You can choose from an intense one-week regime or a more comprehensive two-week detox plan. It contains ideas for exercise, complementary therapies and how to detox your home. An ancient therapy that has been used for centuries, detoxing is believed to help the body's natural cleansing process and replenish vital nutrients. The introduction contains a list of symptoms to enable self-diagnosis, guidance on when and when not to detox, tips on how you can boost your organs, advice on suitable exercises and complementary therapies, and a directory of foods you should include and those you should avoid. Menu plans for either a one- or a two-week plan make selecting and combining recipes easy, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of foods every day. Recipes include Lime and Watermelon Tonic, Granola, Fresh Cabbage Soup, Citrus Fruit Salad with Avocado, Pan-fried Chicken with Pesto and Summer Berry Frozen Yogurt. Crammed with invaluable advice, information, and recipes, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to detox safely in the home.

Read more less

This title features 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of recipes for shakes and smoothies, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts. Vibrant photography illustrates every recipe, with over 300 pictures, including stage-by-stage images and glorious finished images to help you achieve stunning results. Step-by-step sequences throughout show all the techniques and preparation stages, and provide easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed success. It offers smoothie recipes for every occasion, from healthy to indulgent treats: try wheatgerm Vitality Juice, Immune Zoom, Espresso Crush or Death by Chocolate. Essential information is included on the nutritional benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing. Fresh blended drinks have a seductive appeal - they look fantastic, smell wonderful and taste delicious. They are also quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas, this book introduces creative drinks of all kinds, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious dessert blends. It opens with an essential guide to ingredients and techniques. There follows a superb collection of 75 smoothies and shakes, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes are inspired by every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the Latin American Green Devil.

Read more less

The ancient art of tai chi has long-recognised benefits, which range from improved muscular strength to promoting inner harmony and equilibrium. Respected for centuries in China, it has established itself in the West as a simple and accessible aid to coping with the pressures of modern living. This book illustrates the popular Wu style, giving instructions on how to perform the short form with clear photographs. It explains the Taoist philosophy behind tai chi, and how to use energy flow and physical balance to improve your technique, and includes additional sections on working with others, rooting techniques to improve balance, and relaxing and releasing exercises.With help on how to get the most from your practice, this book covers all aspects of the art, from its philosophical background, through to its many therapeutic uses.

Read more less

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.

Read more less

This insightful book is divided into three sections, each forming part of a 'tree of kindness' that can grow from small beginnings and shelter us from the storms of life. The first section (roots) deals with the foundations of kindness. Section two (branches) outlines five key 'pathways to kindness' that show how kindness operates at a personal level. The final section (fruits and seeds), explores the ripple effects of kindness, extending out from beyond ourselves to our relationships with others. Throughout the book there are plenty of practical ideas and compassion-based mindfulness exercises, for bringing more kindness into your everyday life.

Read more less

This book presents a directory of varieties and how to cultivate them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of shoots, peas and beans, their history and cooking uses. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing. It offers practical advice on cultivating asparagus, celery, celeriac, globe artichokes, rhubarb, seakale, peas, runner beans, French (green) beans and broad beans. It includes helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Shoots, peas and beans are some of the choicest and most delicious of the many vegetable crops available to the kitchen gardener. In this book, the main types are described and illustrated, with useful information about the varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on improving your soil, making compost and preparing the vegetable bed. A section on practical cultivation explains how to grow and care for each type of vegetable, from sowing to harvest.A must for the novice grower, the book also provides information for the experienced gardener who wants to experiment with new varieties.

Read more less

In this title, the beauty of embroidery is celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It features over 20 beautiful and original ideas illustrated with over 250 step-by-step photographs. There are comprehensive details with expert technical instruction at every stage. It features a gallery of pieces by contemporary artists. It outlines all the materials, equipment and basic techniques you will need to get started. It provides templates; just enlarge to the finished size. It offers clear instructions for superb projects, such as Seashore Slippers, Horse Brooch, Kimono and a Starry Camisole. The versatility of machine embroidery has enabled designers to update and develop a traditional craft with innovative and truly original results, yet even experienced needle workers can be daunted by using the sewing machine in an unconventional way. This volume explores the technique, with stunning examples to create in both traditional and modern styles. It provides comprehensive instruction for newcomers to the craft, and will inspire the more experienced to experiment with the medium. The book contains 25 pieces that represent a complete course in machine embroidery. Free stitch, applique, cut work, shadow work and open work are all clearly explained, enabling readers to create beautiful and desirable item such as decorative adornments, clothing, bed linen and accessories, while at the same time learning new techniques. An inspirational gallery shows the enormously varied styles that can be achieved with this exciting medium.

Read more less

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.

Read more less

This is a delightful pack of high-quality flower gift cards and decorative envelopes. It is a fabulous collection of 20 beautiful flower portrait cards and decorative envelopes. The inside of each card is left blank, to be used for any occasion. Practical instructions on the back of every card describe how to cultivate each plant. The flowers featured, shown below from left to right, are hybrid musk rose 'Felicia'; Phlox 'Chattahoochee'; Bourbon rose 'Louise Odier'; honeysuckle 'Belgica' and fuchsia 'Celebration'. Each pack contains 20 greetings cards of 5 designs.

Read more less

This title features perfect puddings, from the everyday family classics to sumptuous dishes for entertaining. It includes 50 delicious classic puddings from the creamy to the glorious. All the traditional puddings are included, from family favourites, such as Bread and Butter Pudding, to indulgent treats, such as White Chocolate Parfait and Crepes Suzette. Full colour step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate each recipe, ensuring success. An easy-to-follow introduction provides you with all you need to know, from essential equipment to how to make a basic custard. Each recipe has clearly written text accompanied by a picture of the finished dish. For those of us who fondly remember eating rich, gooey, home-made puddings as children, it comes as no surprise to see the traditional pudding making a comeback into fashion. It is a rare thing to find a dish that is greeted with delight by all, but the classic pudding, be it a creamy rice pudding or a sumptuous steamed Christmas pudding with all the trimmings, is such a dish. One characteristic of all good puddings is an inherent simplicity. The recipes featured here use a relatively small number of ingredients and have straightforward methods so that even the most inexperienced of cooks will be producing classics such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and Mississippi Pecan Pie in next-to-no time.

Read more less

This is the ultimate practical project book for your furry friend, with catwalk fashions and furnishings, kitty recipes, exciting games and amusements, and even a fun guide to astrology and your cat's horoscope. It includes inspirational craft projects such as coats and collars, delicious recipes to tempt even the fussiest eaters, grooming, massage and aromatherapy techniques, and exciting games to keep your feline companion amused. It offers great food ideas to cheer up your pet's day, such as Sardine Soup, Mouseburger Bites and Rabbit Chasseur. It guarantees healthy pets with bright eyes and bushy tails. Cats are meant to be worshipped, and this book shows how to create the purrfect pet environment for your very best friend. The book begins with ideas for creating dream castles and carriers filled with luxurious soft furnishings. Every moggie wants to look good, and there are easy-to-sew projects such as a tartan winter coat and a high-fashion diamante collar. The book includes recipes that your cat will love, from fish fancies and mackerel munchies to puss poussin. Every feline needs to be pampered, and a wash-and-brush-up guide gives grooming and fur-styling techniques for both short- and long-haired cats, as well as massage tips. A section on games explains how to make paper mice, felt bird toys and a scratching post. There is even a fun guide to astrology, exploring your cat's zodiac sign and personality.

Read more less

This title offers fresh recipes for fitness, detox and raw power. This title presents fantastically fresh ways to serve up vegetable vitality in a glass, from healthy detox juices to delectable fruit-and-vegetable fusions or classic coolers. You can energize first thing with Carrot and Ginger Crush or Fennel Fusion, and enjoy daytime delights including Ruby Roots, Mixed Salad Soother or Avocado Cleanser. You can relax at night with chilled-out treats such as Spicy Bloody Mary, Cinnamon Squash or Cucumber, Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer. It offers full advice on choosing and preparing ingredients, and how to use different juicing and blending equipment, plus expert tips on boosting nutritional value, maximizing taste and serving drinks with style. 150 photographs accompany the step-by-step techniques. Nutritional information is provided for every drink. With juice bars springing up on every corner, it seems the demand for all-natural, high-energy drinks has never been greater. Raw vegetable juices score highly for being low in sugar and packed with nutrients. Amazingly versatile, these blends can be made from almost any vegetable you can think of. This superb collection makes the very best of a wide variety of vegetables, from tomatoes, carrots and squashes to fresh greens and shoots. Leafy herbs and spices add taste and zing, while firmed-bodied fruits and the odd squeeze of citrus make perfect partners for many of the vegetables. There are ideas here for breakfast boosters, midday medleys and inspired evening blends. Some of these classic coolers will make excellent non-alcoholic alternatives for dinner parties and outdoor gatherings. Step-by-step techniques are accompanied by 150 photographs, and there are plenty of tips and variations to help and inspire you.

Read more less

A well-made sauce can turn the simplest of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With a little know-how, an understanding of basic techniques and a selection of ingredients you can transform ordinary meals into something special. Fresh, bright and contemporary, this beautiful new book is filled with 150 easy-to-make recipes from around the world. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs of every finished dish, this book offers helpful hints and tips on methods for thickening, keeping sauces warm and recipes for basic stocks. You can also indulge with a variety of sweet sauces for desserts. Whether you are planning a special meal or want to liven up a simple supper at the last minute, this colourful volume has all you need to know to make fabulous sauces.

Read more less

This beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful sampler of classic dishes. Explore regional specialities as well as dishes that have become national favourites: pea and mint soup, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, roasted rib of beef, steak and kidney pudding, Bakewell tart, jam roly poly, and fruit trifle. Presented in over 100 beautiful and evocative photographs.

Read more less

Truly delectable creations for every day, for special occasions and for sharing with friends, with more than 75 ideas shown step by step and 270 beautiful photographs

Read more less

This book helps you discover the secrets of this fresh, fragrant and delicate food, with its South-east Asian and French fusion. You can explore the rivers and deltas of Vietnam, the bustling markets of Saigon and Hanoi, and the celebrations and rich traditions that pervade everyday life. You can enjoy classic street food, such as Singapore noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls, delicious main dishes such as Saigon shellfish curry, or one of the sumptuous sweets, such as coconut sorbet or Vietnamese fried bananas. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the jewels of South-east Asia, with a style of cooking that is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Asian ingredients and the traditions of classic French food. With more than 75 authentic recipes - from the national beef noodle soup, pho, which is eaten morning, noon and night, to pork pate spread on warm baguettes and drizzled with nuoc cham - this book gives you the opportunity to recreate a taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen. Make classic street food or sophisticated main meals, or try any one of the delectable sweet snacks that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam. This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures the real taste of Vietnam, and is irresistible for anyone who loves good food.

Read more less

This title features inspirational and practical design ideas and techniques using hard landscaping materials. It provides an exploration of contemporary hard landscaping solutions for gardens, courtyards and terraces, using stone, wood, concrete, glass, metals, clay, synthetics and organic materials. It presents a range of stunning creative ideas for flooring, surfaces, screens and boundaries, construction, furniture, containers and sculpture. It illustrates a range of styles and textures to customize your garden so that it meets the practical needs of your lifestyle. This innovative book explores the character of materials available for outdoor construction. The author looks in turn at natural materials such as stone, wood and clay; composites such as concrete, glass and metals; and, new technology synthetics. She also looks at unconventional, less restrictive organic gardens, including untreated twigs and vines. To help you plan your garden from the outset, the book features hard landscaping ideas to appeal to all styles and tastes. With over 300 beautifully evocative photographs and a wealth of suggestions from one of the garden world's leading writers, "Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel" is an invaluable sourcebook of cutting edge ideas for modern, low-maintenance gardens.

Read more less

This title presents classic dishes from the North-west of Italy. Discover the secrets of the world-famous cuisines of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, in a collection of 65 mouthwatering recipes. This is an insightful guide to the geography, climate and culinary history of each region, exploring the similarities and differences that bind the North-west of Italy together. This fascinating exploration of the typical ingredients of the area includes wonderful foods such as Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh egg pasta, risotto rice, Parma ham and exquisite white truffles. It is illustrated with over 370 beautiful photographs by the award-winning food photographer Martin Brigdale. Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley comprise the diverse North-western corner of Italy. This fabulous new book opens with an exploration into each region of this part of Italy, focussing on their geography, history and food culture. It includes fascinating information about the festivals and celebrations that take place, as well as the typical foods that accompany them. The recipe section contains 65 authentic dishes from antipasto, through the primo and secondo, to dessert. Famous classics are included, such as Minestrone Soup, Barolo Risotto, Salsa Verde and Panna Cotta. Each dish is beautifully photographed and complete nutritional breakdowns are provided throughout. Cook's tips and variations provide extra help and ideas to help you make the most out of each recipe. A celebration of the distinctive tastes and traditions that have shaped the Italian menu, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to learn how to prepare the classics of North-west Italy.

Read more less

Explore the simple, robust and distinctive fare of Slovenia, with over 60 authentic recipes shown in over 300 beautiful specially commissioned photographs

Read more less