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In Cosmic Cards, sought-after tarot teacher and astrologer Maisy Bristol shows us how to read and interpret the star signs and tarot in one combined practice to give us a fresh outlook on life. For years, we have looked solely to the zodiac for guidance. Astrology has long told us that Taurus is a comfort-loving homebody who loves routine, while Gemini is the extroverted social butterfly who craves variety. However, as the universe expands and we become even more multifaceted, surely this blinkered outlook is no longer reflective of the times we live in? By reading astrology through the lens of the tarot, we can uncover how to broaden our minds, smash stereotypes and discover the different facets of each sign's personality to reveal a deeper insight into us, our family, friends and lovers. Accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 78-strong deck, Cosmic Cards is a modern mystical toolkit that enhances our understanding of ourselves and others through the wisdom of astrology and tarot.

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Simply Chinese is a sumptuous collection of classic and modern Chinese home-style recipes that can be made, with ease, in your own home kitchens. For Suzie Lee, food and Chinese home cooking has always been personal – in Chinese culture, food and family are intertwined. Suzie strives to capture and recreate those cooking traditions she shared with her late mother, her inspiration. From Lee family favourites, such as Hong Kong style chicken wings, to vegetable classics like Tofu puff stir fry, you'll also find more modern creations like her Blackbean stuffed aubergines and green peppers or Garlicky scallops on glass noodles. With traditional dishes prepared in non-traditional ways, and with a classic Suzie twist, these recipes are creative and delicious, and celebrate real Chinese home cooking. Unrestrictive and easy to follow, Simply Chinese shows you how to create authentic-tasting pan-Asian dishes using supermarket ingredients, that are readily available.

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WINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST BAKING AND DESSERTS BOOK “A joy and an education. Irina Georgescu has disentangled the strands woven into Romanian cooking and identity and she has done so deliciously, through glorious cakes, pies, strudels and doughnuts. Cook, eat, learn.“ – Diana Henry“I am such a huge admirer of Irina Georgescu in general, and of this extraordinarily impressive and important book in particular. A must-have, not just for enquiring bakers but, crucially, for all those interested in the context and evolution of culinary culture.” – Nigella LawsonTava is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today’s cuisine in Romania. The author’s aim is to also share the story of those dishes that have come to represent the identity of different cultural communities across the country. Tava means tray in Romanian, a metaphor for how a whole culinary landscape is presented to the reader. You will find Armenian pakhlava, Saxon plum pies, Swabian poppyseed crescents, Jewish fritters, and Hungarian langoși alongside plăcinte pies, alivenci corn cake, strudels and fruit dumplings. Rice or pearl barley puddings, doughnuts and gingerbread biscuits come with their own story, while chocolate mousses, meringues in custard sauce and coffee ice cream introduce you to the glamour of famous Romanian and Eastern European pastry shops. The book is written with integrity and respect towards this rich heritage connecting the past with a present which can be encountered by the reader when travelling in Romania. The recipes are easy to follow, beautifully photographed, and tempt the reader to embrace the unfamiliar as much as the familiar, while enjoying their comforting and homely feel.

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Supper is a show-stopping collection of Flora Shedden’s best-loved recipes for transforming the often-mundane dining-in experience into something worth staying in for.For a super-easy mid-week dinner, why not try Ginger Noodles with Chilli Oil, ready in just 30 minutes? Or for a wonderfully romantic Friday night feast for two, serve up her Spiced Lamb with Lemony Hummus. Or for a suitably sweet ending, Flora’s Brown Sugar Cheesecake is sure to be a hit.Featuring over 100 delicious and doable recipes, alongside sample menu suggestions, drink ideas and guidance on how to make the most of your leftovers, this book will show home cooks how to elevate even the most ordinary dinners at home, into something joyful and celebratory.

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Cut Flower Growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level.Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants.Featuring simple ideas on how you can enjoy the spoils of your hard work with 12 beautifully inspiring, seasonal and stylish cut-flower arranging projects this stunning guide provides all the information you need to get started with your own cutting garden.

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Illustrated with stunning photographs, The Amalfi Coast is a glorious and decadent celebration that captures the elegance and glamour of this favourite destination.Join Katie Caldesi and her husband Giancarlo in The Amalfi Coast as they tackle the daring driving, precariously perched restaurants and hidden back alleys in search of the food that defines the area. The Amalfi coast is one of Italy’s magical spots: a sun-drenched land that looks like a glamorous film-set, bursting with lemon trees, breath-taking scenery and food fit for a king.From Positano to Ravello, be inspired by Katie’s recipes, as well as the quirky locals she meets along the way. Feast on crispy pizza garnished with clouds of creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, delicious pastas drenched with tomato sauce and fresh seafood, and homemade tarts that taste like they’re straight out of nonna’s kitchen.

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Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing and preparing your fibre for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, Furoshiki-inspired bag and a Korean-style Cloth used to wrap gifts.Natural Dyeing inspires you to experiment with natural dyes to give old garments a new lease of life, to create beautiful tablecloths and napkins from offcuts of linen and to inject a pop of colour into your cushions.

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Hot Dinners Best Cookbooks of 2022"A gorgeous book, alive with colour and flavour, a dizzying marriage of Thai flavours and techniques with British ingredients. John Chantarasak demystifies and encourages, making his electrifying dishes accessible to all. Love it." – Marina O’Loughlin, The Sunday Times Food Critic"An innovative and beautiful book full of mouth watering recipes. The best introduction to cooking Thai food at home from my favourite new chef." – Jessie Ware"John is a talented chef, with a natural ability to produce thoughtful, delicious Thai food, and... has made a real contribution to the Thai food scene in the UK and beyond. So it's no surprise to open this book and find it full of insight and winning recipes - have it in your kitchen, you won't be disappointed!" – Andy Oliver, Chef Patron, Som SaaKin Thai translates as 'Eat Thai' and is a collection of 80 delicious recipes that shine a light on lesser known Thai cuisine as well as more popular Thai food classics. Chapters are structured by type of dish, from snacks and relishes to curries, stir-fries and salads, so you can easily find your favourites – from Roast Duck and Lychee Red Curry (gaeng daeng bpet) and Langoustine and Rhubarb Hot and Sour Soup (dtom yum goong) to Red Fire Greens with Yellow Soybean Sauce (pak kheo fai daeng) and Assorted Flavour One-bite Royal Snack (miang kham). As well as using ingredients native to Thailand, John explores the origins of the western ingredients, explaining their place in Thai cuisine, and how the competent home cook can use them to achieve Asian flavours.

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In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home.Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and appliqué techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living.From a large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body pouch, each project is minimal in design but with thoughful details, making it ideal for first-time crafters. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear instructions throughout, Modern Quilting will make you fall in love with this age-old craft and give you a new-found appreciation for textiles.

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aran (Scottish Gaelic)From the Old Irish aránNounbread, loaf (masculine noun, nominative case)Aran is a beautiful cookbook from an artisan bakery in the heart of Scotland with the same name.In it, Great British Bake Off star Flora Shedden shares her simple, modern recipes and a window onto a picturesque life below the highlands, with stunning location photography and stories about the people and the place that inspire her creations.With a clean and fresh design, Aran is both whimsical and contemporary, and would be a perfect gift or self-buy for beginners, established bakers, armchair travellers or any lovers of baked goods!Sweet and savoury recipes take you from breakfast, through elevenses, through to your afternoon tea and after-dinner sweet treats, and include Poppy morning rolls, Twice-baked almond croissants, Peach, chocolate and almond brioche, Poached quince porridge, Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls and Banana, date and chocolate loaf cake.

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MAGIC SCORPIO, BEWITCHING, STEADY, FOR REAL. FEEL DEEP, FOCUS, FLOW.Who are you going to fall in love with next? What job should you really be in? When are you finally going to come into that big money? Why does everyone freak out when Mercury is in retrograde?In our increasingly turbulent world, many of us are looking to the sky to find guidance in the ancient art of astrology. In Scorpio, Stella Andromeda will tell you all you need to know about your astrological life as the water carrier. Learn how to harness the ancient power of the zodiac and open your mind to what the universe can offer in ways you never would have imagined. With advice that covers everything from self-care to sex, this little book is your key to a very starry future.Contents include: Get to Know Scorpio: Lucky colour; Scorpio careers; How Scorpio communicates; The Scorpio Deep Dive: Self-care; The Scorpio home; Food and cooking; How Scorpio wants to be loved; Give Me More: Your birth chart, The Moon effect; Saturn return.

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PLAYFUL GEMINI, MID-AIR, QUICK WIT, THAT SHARP TONGUE. FULL LIFE, TWICE OVER.Who are you going to fall in love with next? What job should you really be in? When are you finally going to come into that big money? Why does everyone freak out when Mercury is in retrograde?In our increasingly turbulent world, many of us are looking to the sky to find guidance in the ancient art of astrology. In Gemini, Stella Andromeda will tell you all you need to know about your astrological life as the water carrier. Learn how to harness the ancient power of the zodiac and open your mind to what the universe can offer in ways you never would have imagined. With advice that covers everything from self-care to sex, this little book is your key to a very starry future.Contents include: Get to Know Gemini: Lucky colour; Gemini careers; How Gemini communicates; The Gemini Deep Dive: Self-care; The Gemini home; Food and cooking; How Gemini wants to be loved; Give Me More: Your birth chart, The Moon effect; Saturn return.

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Embroidery Now is a stylish hand-embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author and textile artist, Jennifer Riggs, known on Instagram as @Threadhoney, walks you through the embroidery process. You''ll learn about the materials included in the practice, nine different stitch techniques with illustrated step-by-step instructions, and 30 individual projects designed for you to use in your home and wardrobe.Perfect for both new and experienced embroiderers alike, projects include a boho stitched lampshade, embroidered accent pillow, constellation tablecloth, minimalist canvas wall art, starry-stitched dresses, and much more. You will be delighted by the unique, current designs, sophisticated color palettes and on-trend motifs. Each project is broken down into step-by-step instructions and templates so you can recreate them yourself, even if you have no prior embroidery experience. Packed with tips and tricks and a lot of inspiration, Embroidery Now shows that anything

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Get lost in your creativity with 365 Days of Drawing, a thoughtful and inspiring art journal designed to help you carve out moments of self-expression.Lorna shows you that drawing does not have to be scary – it can be done with any materials, in any colour, in any style and can be done anywhere.Each activity has been given a loose category: imagination, tutorial, relaxation, colour theory, and observational, so that you can practice a broad range of drawing skills. Each 'theme' is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful prompts and pages that encourage you to try new materials to draw with, 365 Days of Drawing is guaranteed to stir your imagination and put a little creativity into every single day.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

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Many people are intimidated at the idea of cooking Japanese food at home. But in JapanEasy, Tim Anderson reveals that many Japanese recipes require no specialist ingredients at all, and can in fact be whipped up with products found at your local supermarket.In fact, there are only seven essential ingredients required for the whole book: soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, dashi, sake, miso and rice. You don't need any special equipment, either. No sushi mat? No problem - use just cling film and a tea towel!JapanEasy is designed to be an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible (but authentic) dishes. The recipes here do not ‘cheat’ in any way; there are no inadequate substitutions for obscure ingredients: this is the real deal. Tim starts with some basic sauces and marinades that any will easily 'Japanify' any meal, then moves onto favourites such as gyoza, sushi, yakitori, ramen and tempura, and introduces readers to new dishes they will love. Try your hand at a range of croquettas, sukiyaki and a Japanese 'carbonara' that will change your life. Recipes are clearly explained and rated according to difficulty, making them easy to follow and even easier to get right.If you are looking for fun, simple, relatively quick yet delicious Japanese dishes that you can actually make on a regular basis – the search stops here.

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"Heartwarming and deliciously comforting." – Stanley TucciSpending time with our family and friends has never felt so important - and so often this means cooking for the ones you love. Who better to take inspiration from than Pasta Grannies who have spent their lifetimes plating up comfort and connection. Vicky Bennison, the author of the bestselling Pasta Grannies cookbook, brings you more heart-warming recipes and stories from our favourite Italian grandmothers in this easy-to-follow, crowd-pleasing recipe book that shows you how to make authentic Italian food that everyone will enjoy. Discover 91 year-old Pina's chestnut gnocchi with walnut pesto, lovingly made with ingredients she grows around her home in Liguria; or 99 year-old Marietta's special tagliatelle recipe, which is not really a recipe at all but a reflection of her vegetable garden, the Calabrian countryside and the changing seasons. As well as meat, seafood and vegetable pasta recipes, chapters cover pizzas, pastries and pies, rice and pulses, dairy and herbs, nuts and spices. Every recipe is accompanied with a QR code which, once scanned, will take you directly to the YouTube videos of these remarkable women and their recipes. Complete with stunning location and recipe photography throughout, with a clear guide to pasta making by hand, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking is not only a celebration of cooking and feasting together, it is an insight into their lives, and a joyous slice of the Italian way of life.

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The first book from Darcey Bussell in over six years, retired darling of the British Ballet and beloved judge of Strictly Come Dancing, this publishing extravaganza coincides with the superstar ballerina's 50th birthday.Exquisitely produced, the book is filled with remarkable images of Dame Darcey in various notable locations, such as a pod of the London Eye, on top of the Victoria and Albert memorial, and performing at worldwide events, like the Olympics opening ceremony. The collection includes rare and unseen moments of Darcey shot by some of the most famous photographers, including Lord Snowdon, Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz, in locations beyond the stage – including rehearsals, fashion shoots and more – which are accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes.A fitting testament to one of our true national treasures, this glorious and charming book is a wond

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Irreverent, eccentric, Max's Picnic Book is the follow up the Sunday Times Bestseller, Max's Sandwich Book.Both an ode to the art of eating outdoors, and an entertaining, frivolous reinvention of it, Max and Ben will redefine what the picnic is, and celebrate its true potential, before creating 16 themed menus.Including ingenious hacks – think flavoured salts for dipping eggs and soft-serve with a shot of espresso – as well as twists on familiar favourites, this book about how and why we should picnic.Interpreting the ways in which we can eat outdoors through the eyes of their picnicking heroes, such as Hunter S. Thompson, Mary Berry and Snoop Dogg, the reader will be left with a broadened perception of what a picnic truly is.

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With 60 recipes, Three Ingredient Cocktails demonstrate that all the best cocktails are made with no more than three ingredients – think martini, old fashioned and margaritas.Divided by main ingredient – gin, vodka, tequila, whisky, rum and sparkling wine – each drink can be whipped up in five minutes or less, with simple snack suggestions at the end of each chapter to pair with them.Three Ingredient Cocktails shows you also how to make the most of a simple home bar set up, and how to turn your living room into an on-trend cocktail lounge.With make ahead and batch cocktails, as well as renowned classics, this book is everything you need to bring elegance and style to your cocktail hour.

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Introduce more plants into every meal with over 65 quick, easy and exciting recipes. We all know that we need to eat more fruit and veg as part of a varied diet, but how many of us get stuck in a rut steaming broccoli or frying up some peppers for the same, old, boring meals? With Eat More Greens, learn how to incorporate fruit and vegetables into breakfast, lunch and dinner in new and exciting ways. Dishes include a Matcha Smoothie, Korean-inspired Kimchi Rice, Rocky Road and even Lamb Meatballs, proving healthy meals don’t have to be boring. Recipes are short on the page but go far when it comes to flavour profile and nutritional health, making a point of flagging how many plants are used in each (spoiler alert: every one of the 65 dishes contains at least four different, delicious greens). Featuring family favourites, one-pot suppers, tasty traybakes and super smoothies, Eat More Greens isn’t about turning you into a vegetarian, but just making sure that you eat enough plants to improve your overall health.

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Begin a journey to self-discovery through astrology, numerology and Tarot, guided by the bestselling Seeing Stars author, Stella Andromeda.Each of the 366 profiles incorporates astrological insights, numerology and a Tarot card reading specifically selected for that date.Learn to understand how you respond to life and its challenges, what predisposition you may already be aware of or what will be revealed as you mature and the way you approach your closest relationships.Astro Birthdays provides intriguing birthdate information not just about you, but also about partners, family, friends and work colleagues.

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Over-attached to technology and cosseted in our homes, the Western world has never been so disconnected from nature.Rewild Your Life is here to help you tune up your innate connection to the great outdoors. Through 52 seasonal indoor and outdoor projects, adventure writer and wild swimming enthusiast Sarah Stirling shows you how connecting more deeply with the natural world is key to keeping the environment alive, while simultaneously bringing the joy and wonder back into every day.Projects range from spoon carving to foraging in the hedgerows, making and mending to natural navigation and growing vegetables. You can follow these projects week by week for a year, or flick through the book to find ideas you'd like to try – many are achievable all year round.Whether you're an outdoor expert or a novice, eight years old or eighty, there's plenty in here for you.

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Delicious, nutritious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, inspired by flavors from around the world, from the Green Kitchen Stories family.The Green Kitchen Stories family David, Luise and their children are a family who love to travel. Hungry to see and taste more of the world, they embarked on an around-the-world trip with their seven-month-year-old.Start the day with indulgent almond pumpkin waffles from San Francisco, tuck into a raw beansprout pad thai from Thailand for lunch, and a Sri Lankan vegetable curry for supper. With easy to find ingredients and simple instructions, these recipes are sure to be a success.With stunning photography and food styling, as well as personal anecdotes and images from the authors’ travels, Green Kitchen Travels shares modern and inspiring vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes for all appetites.

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Combining the power of magic with the art of divination, witch Semra Haksever’s 36-card oracle deck will unlock your inner knowledge and enable you to find the answers to all of life’s questions. Using the cards is easy: focus on your question, or the reason for your reading to connect with the cards while you shuffle the deck. There are three distinct ways of using the cards: for instant answers to a specific questions, there is a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer; for a quick reading when you are time-poor, there are four messages written along the edges of each card; and finally, for a deeper reading, look at the illustrations on the cards and refer to their meanings in the guidebook. Semra suggests 20 spreads, from birthday spreads to past, present and future; as well as spreads that will help you connect with your pet, prepare you for a date and more. Scattered throughout, you’ll find rituals to further your conn

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Sometimes life just throws a curveball that has the power to derail your day, week or even month. But what if you could regain control by asking the universe for some help? In Emergency Spells, green witch Gaia Elliot shares 35 spells that can be cast with very little notice – perfect for when you're out and about or ill-prepared for one of life's little surprises. Using easy-to-find ingredients, these spells are perfect for time-poor people who need results. And fast! From spells that will help you to stop procrastinating to fast money, quick confidence boosters, job interview spells, love and even sleep spells, there's something for every emergency. Small enough to pop in your bag for on-the-go spell-casting, and beautiful enough to display on your bedside table, this magical book will enable you to harness the power of the universe and take charge of your destiny.

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For anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic ‘ice and slice' gin and tonic, this is the book for you. Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world’s best booze, and in House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like ‘botanical’ and ‘herbaceous’ to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy's own personal concoctions, there is a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; unwind on a sunny summer's day with a Santorini Sunset, or simply indulge on an autumnal evening with a classic Bramble, topped off with fresh blackberries. Whether it’s a Friday night

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With AstroCrystals learn how to harness the power of crystals to manifest your greatest potential and desires. Stella Andromeda’s latest book, AstroCrystals, joins the dots between astrology and crystal energy, and while each zodiac sign is affiliated to a specific gemstone that enhances their focus and power, everyone can benefit from the unique properties of crystals. Each beautiful crystal featured in this book has its own vibrational energy, helping to balance, stimulate or clarify our own, enabling us to focus and manifest positive change in our lives. Whether we want to affect change in our personal circumstances, improve our health, job prospects, finances or attract a soulmate, when we know how to use them the crystals have the power to help manifest our greatest potential and desires. Chapters include: Powering Up Your Crystals, Crystal Meditations, and Using Crystals to Manifest, along with Crystals for Love, Crystals for Health, Crystals for Work Success, Crystals for Happiness and more, enabling us to focus, set intentions and manifest their use in everyday life to power up beneficial outcomes.

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The Green Barbecue Cookbook is a collection of mouthwatering vegetarian recipes, all of which are cooked with fire.From grilling directly onto fire to cooking with indirect fire, it covers everything that you need to know about making great food over the flame.Try a Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burger or a Pizza with Pumpkin and Chanterelles, paired with Oven-Baked Onions and Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Crisps. Plus, you can even try your hand at cocktail recipes, such as Smoky Pineapple Sour and Sangritas.With atmospheric photography and charming illustrations, Martin’s approach to meat-free cooking is anything but boring.

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The debut cookbook from Giorgia Eugenia Goggi, resident chef of a design-led restaurant, hotel and cookery school, Moroseta Kitchen is a true expression of modern Italy and what it is like to eat there. Think traditional, seasonal ingredients grown on the grounds with flourishes of inventiveness. From Grilled Asparagus with Gremolata and Tahini Sauce and Flat Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad, to Tomato Risotto with Garlic and Lemon and Fig Leaf Gelato, this is the kind of food that home cooks will love to serve to friends and family, discovering new ideas for familiar ingredients along the way. Organised into chapters by season, this is a journey of flavour with the most evocative of Italian ingredients – everything from citrus and fennel to basil and tomatoes. Including essays on the best of seasonal produce and bountiful photography of the kitchen garden, Puglian markets, farms and fishing towns, and of course the beautiful restaurant an

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AstroAffirmations offers 366 astrological mantras – one for every day of the year – designed to empower, to uplift, to inspire and to move.Each affirmation will reflect the ‘astrological weather’ of each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, the particular characteristics of the energy they represent, which of the 12 houses they rule and the planetary impact of of each sign’s ruling planet. These snippets of advice will help you to build confidence, challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts, overcome self-sabotage, strengthen self-worth and cultivate more awareness of the positive things already happening in your life. Even as the world changes (for better or worse), you can use these affirmations to adapt, motivate and cheer yourself on to rise to whatever the occasion requires.The perfect bedside table companion, AstroAffirmations will include both a daily and birthday affirmation for each of the 366 days of the year, setting you up for the day ahead, allowing you to be your best self and to live your best life.

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Part memoir, part guide, Burning My Roti is essential reading for a new generation of South Asian women.With chapters covering sexual and cultural identity, body hair, colourism and mental health, and a particular focus on the suffocating beauty standards South Asian women are expected to adhere to, Sharan Dhaliwal speaks openly about her journey towards loving herself, offering advice, support and comfort to people that are encountering the same issues.This provocative book celebrates the strides South Asian women have made, whilst also providing powerful advice through personal stories by Sharan and other South Asian women from all over the world.

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Floral Evolution shows you how to use accessible flowers to make beautiful floral designs.Author Catherine Foxwell believes that the flowers and beautiful arrangements should be accessible to all, and this book takes you through some simple projects using sustainable techniques to achieve this.She uses readily available, inexpensive flowers in straightforward projects that teach you how to repurpose the bloom into four different displays. Chapters are broken down into Flowers for the Home, Flowers to Give, Flowers to Wear, Flowers for Celebration, Large Arrangements, DIY Wedding Flowers and Special Project.With this step-by-step, extremely accessible approach, anyone can arrange blooms like a pro.

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Frida: Style Icon charts Frida's fashion evolution through 50 beautifully illustrated style moments including pieces from her famous wardrobe, her most iconic looks and her own special kind of styling.From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery strung by Frida herself, this book showcases how Frida used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress – rebozos (shawl), embroidered huipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which also illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18.Tastefully and elegantly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.

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Every little decision that we make has an impact on the world around us, and inevitably comes back on us in some form. This resulting karma can either be positive or negative, depending on the intention and action. Good Karma contains over 100 practical ideas to help you to make better decisions in your everyday life. From buying local and wasting less to using mindfulness and gratitude practices, there are a number of suggestions that can be implemented. Plus, it also contains easy Ayurvedic recipes and yoga stretches. With the help of Good Karma, you will learn that it doesn’t need to be a challenge to navigate through life whilst doing good along the way.

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Tools For Food explores the history of 250 of our most-loved and intriguing kitchen items and how they''ve changed the way we live.From 12th century Mongolian fire pots, to 17th century Chinese scissors, from beloved Tupperware food containers to the iconic Alessi lemon squeezer, this culinary journey covers well-loved designs, as well as lesser known objects.The reader will be taken on a journey around the globe, exploring how and what we cook has changed over the centuries, showing similarities and diversity across times and cultures.From primitive necessities to specialized high-tech equipment, each image is accompanied by a text detailing its origin, as well as interesting facts about its relationship between culture and cooking.

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Recipes from Venice is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian city. Husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi have dodged the tourists, drawing inspiration from less obvious areas of Italy's magical city, to unearth the most delicious and authentic recipes. Try some hot polpette (salty pork rissoles) or sarde in saor (marinated sardines) with a glass of wine with friends. The traditional Venetian pasta, bigoli, served with a delicious fresh fish salsa is a signature dish that you’ll cook time and time again. And the sweet frittelle, fried dumplings filled with custard, are bound to become an instant hit. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the city and Katie’s anecdotes of their travels, Recipes from Venice is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to Italy with every page turned.

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How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-minute Art Drawing, of course! Explore the pure joy of colouring pencils and markers with 15-minute projects that encourage you to explore drawing, colouring and shading in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork. With sections including Patterns, Nature, Food and Characters, you can try your hand at drawing flowers, fruit, faces and more. Plus at the end of each chapter, Jess will show you how to put all of the objects together to create a beautiful still life scene.

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"A joyful, delicious celebration of Greece's Yiayias and the wonderful food they quietly, skillfully cook. This book will transport you, warm your soul and make you a better cook. I love it." – Rosie BirkettYiayia: Time-perfected Recipes from Greece’s Grandmothers showcases regional Greek cookery and features sharing and feasting dishes, mainly vegetarian, from the kitchens of grandmothers across Greece. Think Stuffed Courgettes from Lesvos, ;a Cycladic Fourtalia, Corfiot spicy Bourdeto Stew, Ionian pasta dishes, Cretan Dakos salad, Watermelon Cake from Milos.Yiayia maps out the diverse dishes of Greece — far beyond the most commonly-known Moussaka, Greek Salad, and Tzatziki dip – through the fascinating recipes and stories of its Yiayiades. Follow Anastasia's journey through Greece as each yiayia welcomes you into their home – cook with them in their kitchen, learn their time-perfected techniques and read the memories that season this book. With stunning location photography and heartwarming interviews, you can discover the true food of Greece and the characterful grandmothers behind beaded curtains in white-washed homes.

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Wise Cat Tarot is a 78-card deck and guide that taps into formidable feline energy to enhance the wisdom and insights of the major and minor arcana with all the perspicacity and philosophy of felis catus, and is sure to appeal to tarot aficionados and cat lovers alike. Beautifully realized, this tarot captures the colorful energy of the feline personality, shedding light on life’s questions and challenges through its interpretations and insights, with each card in this charming deck illustrated in Stella Andromeda’s signature style. Fun to use while providing access to the ancient practice of the tarot, Wise Cat Tarot offers insights into the past, present, and future by harnessing the power of the cards plus the wisdom of our furry, feline friends. Since the dawn of time, cats have been characterised as mystical creatures. The Ancient Egyptians and Greeks worshipped them and we still do to this day – Keyboard cat, Grumpy c

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Joyful case studies of homes that range from lightly speckled to heavily doused in colour with interviews from the renowned designers that created them, Kaleidoscope explores ways to use colour in the home, enticing readers into the world of the happy hued house. By covering 20 of the world’s most inspiring, colourful homes and talking to the interior designers, stylists and creatives behind them, interiors journalist Amy Moorea Wong explores how to incorporate pigment into interiors projects, the easy steps to embracing colour indoors and the modern twists to make every room pop. Banish the beige, the greys and the creams! The colour movement is here, welcoming colour into the home whether it be brilliantly bright and bold, or soothing, subtle and subdued. The cool, contemporary home is a space filled with happy, life-affirming hues that create both a relaxing sanctuary and a space that is fizzing with life, joy, creativity and surprise. Forget fleeting Instagram trends and discover the palette that works with your surroundings and light as well as representing your personality, and delivering a boost of positivity.

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Behind the Bar: Gin uncovers 50 gin cocktails from bars around the world, as well as anecdotes from the gin scene.In Behind the Bar: Gin, Alia Akkam gives a guided tour around bars around the world and their gin cocktails. From the Enzoni Cobbler at the Gin Palace in Melbourne to a Southern riff on the Gin & Tonic at The Gin Joint in Charleston, there is a simple recipe for anyone wanting to whip up a cocktail at home in no time.Along with recipes, Behind the Bar: Gin explores stories surrounding the bars and their cocktails, as well as interesting gin-based nuggets of inspiration – from sloe gins, the Negroni Sbagliato, to guides on tonics and punches, there is a lot to discover!With its beautiful illustrations and accessible style of writing, this will appeal to the armchair traveller as much as the keen home bartender.

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How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-minute Art Painting, of course! Explore the pure joy of paint with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-minute Art Painting encourages you to explore painting in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork. Although Hannah will provide a brief introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the process and pure joy of painting.

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From the author of Everlastings comes Flowers Forever – a book that will inspire you to create beautiful floral displays with long lasting, dried flowers.Packed to the brim with information on dried flowers, the book includes a section on the process of growing, drying and working with flowers that last, plus guidance on textures, tones and colours and advice on how to source materials sustainably. Flowers Forever also showcases 10 modern designs including an Autumn Bounty Fireplace, a Winter Solstice Wall-hanging and a breathtaking Tablescape.This is a book for those who question the origin and sustainability of all we consume and are seeking to educate themselves while creating these beautiful projects.

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Like us, every dog is born under an astrological sun sign which depends on their date of birth. Just knowing their sun sign will give you some insight into your dog’s personality and character. In Dog Astrology Stella Andromeda answers all the burning questions you may have about your current -- or future -- pet, such as: Which star sign makes the best therapy dog? What’s your pooch’s lucky day of the week and favourite colour? Stella also shares insights into the breeds that may best suit your personality Fun and insightful, Dog Astrology will allow you to get to know your dog on a deeper level, by harnessing the power of the zodiac.

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Carl Clarke has garnered the reputation from his industry peers and the general public alike as an authority and advocate on cooking ethically reared chicken. What he doesn''t know about chicken isn''t worth knowing, from brining and seasoning to poaching, grilling, and frying. The Whole Chicken is not only an homage to the world''s most eaten meat, but also a demonstration of its versatility, from the pie that everyone wants to perfect, to the spicy and sour chicken thighs found on the hawker stalls on the streets of Seoul. With detailed, step-by-step photography showing exactly how to joint a chicken, the chapters that follow—whole bird, breast, wing, thigh, leg, skin, bone and offal—show exactly how to use every last scrap. This is in equal parts a cookbook, a compendium, and a love letter, with a whole lot of style and personality to frame it.

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If you visit the Basque Country, you will undoubtedly fall in love. Located on the Spanish-French border in Northern Spain, it is home to some of the world''s finest restaurants, spectacular modern architecture and dramatic scenery.In Basque, the leading Spanish chef, José Pizarro, takes readers on a journey around this magical place, taking inspiration from traditional dishes and local ingredients, and adding his own unique twist. From the delicious bite-sized morsels known as pintxos Basque-style tapas to more hearty main meals and sumptuous desserts, José shows you how easy it is to prepare Spanish food at home. The cuisine of this region is wonderful to share with family and friends but it''s also about informality and not being a slave to your stove.Set to the backdrop of the stunning views of San Sebastián and the rest of the Basque Country, Basque is a culinary jaunt around one of Spain''s most colorful and exciting destinations.

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For anyone interested in interiors, there is so much inspiration available online and in magazines these days of carefully curated spaces and contemporary homes. But what sort of spaces do interior designers themselves live in?British Designers at Home is for anyone curious to find out more about designers, and glean ideas and practical information for their own homes. This engaging and visually enticing book profiles over 20 of the most important names in British design and decoration in their own personal spaces.Names include: Alidad; Edward Bulmer; Emma Burns; Nina Campbell; Jane Churchill; Octavia Dickinson; Mike Fisher; Veere Grenney; Beata Heuman; Gavin Houghton; Roger Jones; Kit Kemp; Robert Kime; Rita Konig; Penny Morrison; Paolo Moschino; Wendy Nicholls; Guy Oliver; Colin Orchard; Carlos Sânchez-García; Daniel Slowik; Justin van Breda; Sarah Vanrenen and Philip Vergeylen.Each designer has been profiled and photographed at home – alongside details of their working life and the story of how they became interested in design, they talk at length about the house itself and the thinking behind its design and decoration. From the unexpected to that classic British look, this is an exciting look at modern British interiors.

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Everlastings is a celebration of the life of flowers, showcasing the ethereal beauty of dried flowers. Bex Partridge takes you on a journey, starting with practical advice on how to pick flowers both at your home and outdoors, with in-depth descriptions of the many methods of drying blooms, seed heads and foliage, before sharing her favourite ways to style with dried flowers in the home as well as wearable items such as floral crowns and hair clips. The main section of the book features over 20 projects to try at home, all accompanied with beautiful photography. Suitable for both those that have never worked with dried flowers before and the seasoned professionals, the projects span many levels of experience. Bex shares ideas on how to capture the memories and moments of special days, through the gathering and preserving of flowers, to be treasured for years to come. She also shares her knowledge of the ecological benefits of dried flowers, as well as chapters on foraging and thoughts on the meditative benefits of working with dried flowers. Filled with stunning imagery that Bex has become known for online, Everlastings presents a modern take on an age-old craft.

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