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Planting for Butterflies: The Grower's Guide to Creating a Flutter
by Jane MooreButterflies are brilliant pollinators and add vibrancy and colour to the garden.A summer's day wouldn't be the same without the gentle fluttering of delicate wings. They connect us with living and breathing nature and are an essential part of a dynamic ecosystem. However, in the past forty years, these insects, which were once a common sight in our gardens, are now in decline thanks to habit loss, climate change and the use of pesticides.But do not despair – there is a lot you can do to help improve their numbers! Planting for Butterflies will show you how you can attract these beautiful insects and help them to flourish by creating a butterfly-friendly garden. No matter how small or large your space – from a window ledge in the city to a country garden – Jane Moore offers advice on the nectar-rich blooms to grow, and when and where to plant them.This charmingly illustrated, practical guide will set your garden a flutter.
Foolproof Fish: 60 Delicious Dishes to Make at Home
by Libby SilbermannFoolproof Fish is the ultimate cookbook for anyone who wants to know how to make simple and delicious fish dishes at home.Bringing you 60 fuss-free recipes, with everything from Ultimate Fish Tacos, Spicy Salmon Burgers and Grilled Tuna Steaks, through to Clams in Cider, Crab and Cherry Tomato Linguine and Prawn Laksa – you'll have a mouth-watering variety of recipes to choose from every time you fancy fish for dinner. Beginning with clear instructions for basic preparation, including how to scale, de-bone, gut and fillet, followed by delicious and practical recipes for brunch and light bites, quick and easy dishes, or weekend feasts – there really is something for everyone! The Foolproof series celebrates the simple ways to cook, eat and enjoy different dishes and techniques, and offers amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. The series includes: BBQ, One-Pot, Freezer.
The Power of Cold: How to Embrace the Cold and Change Your Life
by Níall Ó MurchúThe Power of Cold explores how we can learn to use the cold to release tension and anxiety, to deal with all types of pressure, including stress, grief and fear, and to make us whole again. Níall Ó Murchú shares insightful stories from his practise to demonstrate how bringing intention to our thoughts and breath during cold water exposure can be transformative. Starting with small alterations to our daily routine such as turning our showers to cold at the end or spending more time barefoot, Níall shows that with the right intention these practices can be life changing. The cold is for everyone. With The Power of Cold, learn how to use it as a real force of good in our lives.
Manifest Your Power: How to Realize Your Dreams and Live the Life You Desire
by Alison DaviesWhether you’re looking to dip your toe in the water with manifesting, or make some positive changes to your life and the world around you, Manifest Your Power will give you all the tools you need. Manifestation is based on one of the main principles of the universe: like attracts like. We are all in control of our destiny, even if we don’t realize it. All it takes is a little imagination, focus and persistence. This step-by-step guide, with practical activities and suggestions, will help you discover the power of manifesting. You’ll learn how to use techniques such as vision boards, affirmations and scripting to work towards your goals, from simple aspirations to larger long-term dreams. Once you begin your journey and start manifesting the things you want, you’ll realise that it’s all there for the taking – all you have to do is ask, and believe you have the power.
Bake Me a Cat: 50 Purrfect Recipes for Edible Kitty Cakes, Cookies and More!
by Kim-JoyFeline fans will love this collection of 50 a-miaow-zing cat-themed creations.Bake Me a Cat showcases the cutest bakes you will ever see, all celebrating our favourite pet. With brand new recipes for cakes, cookies, desserts, breads and more, plus vegan and gluten-free options, it's the kitchen essential for every kitten-cuddler. Kim-Joy is an expert in creating gorgeous animal-themed bakes, and her adorable feline characters have a purrsonality all of their own. Catering for a range of skills levels, whether you fancy baking Tiger Buns, Meow Bao, Kit-tea Scones or a Happy Purrrrthday Cake, bring joy to your cooking and a smile to every cat-owner's face with Bake Me a Cat!
Celebrate with Kim-Joy: Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful
by Kim-JoyLet Kim-Joy and her signature cuteness brighten your celebrations. From birthday cakes to year-round events, all occasions are covered!The 60 sweet recipes are bursting with colour, imagination and fun and there’s something for everyone, no matter what their baking skills.Big occasions include birthdays, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Christmas, weddings; and there are plenty of other celebrations too – Graduation Day, New Year's, new baby, Pride, Thanksgiving, Day of the Dead, Pancake Day and many more.Vegan and gluten-free alternatives are provided so that no one needs to miss out!This joyful collection of recipes includes all the step-by-step photography, clear instructions and words of positivity you need to learn to bake and decorate just like Kim-Joy.
KIY: 15 Modern Sweater Designs to Stitch and Wear
by Emma WrightSweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cosy 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 colourways to add your own creative flair. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography, this book will take you through all the essentials as you learn to stitch 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 already have a couple of projects under your belt.
Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers
by Bex PartridgeEverlastings 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.
Sew Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing 20 Chic Projects
by Tammy JohalLearn how to sew a collection of 20 stylish garments with this beginner-friendly guide for the modern dressmaker.Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade covers all the essentials from choosing the right fabric, reading and using patterns to the stitches needed to complete the designs in this book. Featuring 15 unique designs with 5 variations in UK Women's sizes 6–32, Tammy specialises in uncomplicated, simple shapes that you will love to wear throughout the year.The patterns are easy to sew in a couple of hours, allowing beginners to make something they really love. They all have a slip-on style, meaning there won’t be any need for tricky fastenings – making this book beginner-friendly and easy to use.Including digital PDF patterns with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through sewing each garment easily. Whether you’ve picked up a sewing machine before or are starting from scratch, this book will get you sewing garments you’ll love in no time.Garments include: – Maxi Skirt– Shirred Dress & Top– Camisole Top & Dress– Button-back Top– Halter-neck Dress & Top– Tie-front Top– Cut-out Dress– Stretch Midi Skirt– Button-front Dress
Polska: New Polish Cooking
by Zuza ZakThe food of Poland has long been overlooked, but the time is right for a reinvention.In Polska, young food writer Zuza Zak presents her contemporary take on Polish cuisine, with recipes for snacks and party foods, soups, preserves, breads, fish, meat and poultry, salads and veg, and cakes and desserts. She places Polish food within the context of the country’s history and geography, and tracks how it has developed and adapted to Poland’s ever-changing political and economic situation.With recipes including Tuna cured in bisongrass vodka, Courgette islands with dill flowers, and Mini doughnuts with rose filling, and lavish photography from the acclaimed Laura Edwards, Polska is a breath of fresh air.
Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower: How to Cook with Vegetables and Other Plants
by Gill MellerGuild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘General Cookbook’ category (2021)Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower is a cookbook about plants – it's about making the most of the land's bounty in your everyday cooking. Making small changes to the way we cook and eat can both lessen the impact we have on the environment and dramatically improve our health and wellbeing: good for us and for future generations to come. Making plants and vegetables the focus of your meals can improve your cooking exponentially - they provide a feast of flavours, colours and textures. Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower is a true celebration of seasonal vegetables and fruit, packed with simple and surprisingly quick vegetarian recipes. With roots, we think of the crunch of carrots, celeriac, beetroot. From springtime stems like our beloved asparagus and rhubarb, through leaves of every hue (kale, radicchio, chard), when the blossoms become the fruits of autumn – apples, pears, plums – the food year is marked by growth, ripening and harvest. With 120 original recipes, every dish captured by acclaimed photographer Andrew Montgomery, and Gill's ideas for using the very best fresh ingredients, Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower is a thoughtful, inspiring collection of recipes that you'll want to come back to again and again. Praise for Time: "I love Gill Meller's food: it is completely his own, and ranges from the (unpretentiously) rarified to the smile-inducingly cosy; indeed, he often seems to fuse the two... his recipes make me want to run headlong into the kitchen." – Nigella Lawson "Gill Meller's latest cookbook, Time, is poetic and romantic – a string of beautiful recipes guide you through the seasons. – Yotam Ottolenghi, GuardianPraise for Gather: "My book of the autumn and possibly of the year... Gather is a perfect expression of something food writers have been trying to define for the past three decades: modern British cooking." – Diana Henry "Just stunning. There's no one I'd rather cook for me than Gill and there's not a recipe here I wouldn't eagerly devour." – Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The Knowledge: Red Wine (The Knowledge)
by Peter GroganIntroducing a new series of information-led pocket guides aimed at demystifying a wide and eclectic range of subjects.Called The knowledge each book within the series is written by an expert in the field providing a lively, and informative, introduction to their respective topic.Ever wanted to know more about red wine, but been put off by all that snobbery? In Red Wine, Peter Grogan demystifies the topic, explaining the process that goes into making a great bottle, revealing the best grape varieties, producers and regions and highlighting the most exciting wine styles, both old and new.It covers all the practical information and specific recommendations you need to start exploring and enjoying the world of red wine.
Three Sisters Bake: Delectable Recipes for Every Day
by Gillian Reith Nichola Lowther Linsey Reith Nichola ReithFor the Reith sisters, food is about delighting the senses – cooking delicious things that look as good as they taste.Full of recipes for every occasion, from brunch and picnics to afternoon tea and dinner parties, Three Sisters Bake shares the ethos that food is for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.Featuring hearty recipes like tomato, rocket and feta soup to light and summery prawn, coconut and rice salad, there is a recipe to suit every season. From easy pancakes for beginners to impressive crusty breads for the more confident home cook, Three Sisters Bake will be cherished by all.Best of all, the impressive cake section will inspire anyone with a sweet tooth - from the berry-drenched naked Victoria sponge, to a cream-cheese-frosting covered lime and courgette cake, you won’t be able to resist a second slice of any of these bakes.Filled with classic recipes as well as contemporary dishes that will undoubtedly become new favourites, Three Sisters Bake is a celebration of flavours from three sisters who love food.
Big Salads: The Ultimate Fresh, Satisfying Meal, on One Plate
by Kat MeadEveryone loves a big salad: it's how many of us prefer to eat either when cooking for a crowd or eating alone. Summer or winter, one-plate salads make for a delicious, fresh and healthy meal.Big Salads offers 60 recipes that make the most of seasonal salad ingredients, giving people the option to eat vegetarian, vegan or use meat and fish in small amounts with a bounty of beautiful fresh vegetables, herbs and leaves.From Pea, asparagus and lemon labneh salad and Papaya salad with coconut poached chicken in spring, to summery White peach with prosciutto and watercress, comforting autumn platters of Balsamic fig and baked goats' cheese and wintry Parsnip tostada and roast heritage carrot salad, Big Salads make the most wonderful mealtime solution all-year round.Easy to throw together, and most definitely good for you and the whole family, who needs a dozen small dishes when you can have one BIG SALAD?
Rude Science: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Science No One Ever Talks About
by Stefan GatesRude Science is an extraordinary exploration of the embarrassing world of human biology. Eternal questions answered include: · How much snot do you produce each day? · Why do men have nipples? · Is it possible to burp and hiccup at the same time? · How does phlegm defy gravity? · What is toe cheese? Following in the flatulent footsteps of Fartology, quirkologist Stefan Gates explores the crispy, slimy, noisy, funny but absolutely vital science of the human body. Packed with bizarre biological secrets about your cocktail cabinet of revolting bodily juices, smelliest gases, multitude of hairs and more, Rude Science is the ultimate celebration of the human body’s imperfections and glorious quirks.
Posh Tarts: Over 70 Recipes, From Gorgeous Galettes to Perfect Pastries (Posh)
by Phillippa SpenceLiven up your cooking with a POSH TART! Whether it's a delicious savoury seafood quiche, a sticky fruit crostata or a traditional tomato tart, tarts have the edge over pies any day.Posh Tarts offers over 70 amazing recipes covering breakfast tarts (pasteis de nata, English breakfast), meat tarts (Spanish omelette quiche, Shredded smokey chicken and sweet corn, Bacon, leek and cheese), fish tarts (Pissaladière, Tuna tonnata, Smoked salmon and watercress), vegetable tarts (Baked camembert in filo with cranberry, Roasted ratatouille, Butternut squash tarte Tatin with chestnut and sage), and sweet tarts (Jam tarts, Tarte au citron, Dutch apple tart and Linzertorte).Simple to prepare, you can make a meal in moments with bought filo, puff or shortcrust pastry and a variety of topping ideas – or make your own pastry to be even more POSH. With easy-to-follow instructions and a photo for every recipe, Posh Tarts is a cut above the rest.
Donuts: Over 50 Inventive and Easy Recipes for Any Occasion
by Vicky GrahamWhether they're studded with sprinkles, covered in chocolate, glazed with salted caramel or filled with layers of créme pâtissèrie... who can resist a donut?Vicky Graham has given this classic pastry a much needed makeover, with exciting recipes suitable for parties, celebrations or an indulgent Friday night treat! Featuring recipes for cake donuts, savoury donuts and fauxnuts – the free-from and vegan alternative – the variations are endless. Make letter donuts to spell out messages for a birthday surprise or use decorative icing to make cute characters and designs. Because you can never get enough dessert, try the cheesecake and créme brûlée donuts, or savour a s'mores donut.Packed with over 50 imaginative recipes, including variations on jams, fillings, custards and sauces, as well as helpful hints and insider tips these are eye-catching, versatile donut recipes, perfect for any occasion.
Even Cats and Rice Ladles: The Wise and Witty World of Japanese Sayings
by Yoshie OmataDiscover 50 expressions you never knew you needed in your life in this charming, illustrated collection of Japanese sayings. What do cats have to do with rice ladles? What do the moon and soft-shell turtles have in common? And why is your boss like a crane? You’ll find out the answers to these and so many more in this light-hearted look at Japan’s wisest and wittiest turns of phrase. Perfect for language lovers and Japanese culture fans alike, Even Cats and Rice Ladles will make a unique addition to your bookshelf (even if the books are already packed like sushi...). Explore the wonderful world of Japanese sayings in Even Cats and Rice Ladles.
Vegan BBQ: 70 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes to Cook Outdoors
by Katy BeskowVegan BBQ showcases 70 simple, summery recipes to cook on your barbecue, as well as delicious sides, dips and snacks to brighten up any alfresco event.From Katsu burgers with wasabi mayo, Buttered Hassleback squash, and Sizzling fajitas, to Brown sugar baked beans, BBQ patatas bravas or Kiwi and avocado salsa, the recipes are easy to follow, using seasonal and readily available ingredients – proving that you don't have to grill meat to enjoy a barbecue!Plus, you'll learn how to get the most out of your ingredients, how to host the perfect plant-based barbecue with friends and what essential kit you'll need (including advice on small barbecue set-ups for balconies or bijou gardens).With tips throughout from an expert author, Vegan BBQ will build your confidence on the grill, keep you fed all summer long and prove that vegan barbecuing is easy, with fun and vibrant recipes that everyone will love.
The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy
by Mark Andrew Dan KeelingWinner of the Guild of Food Writers Drinks Book Award 2021Shortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2020"Noble Rot manages to unravel the mysteries of wine with insight and humour. A wonderful - and essential - read for anyone interested in the world of wine, or even for those, like me, who just drink it." — Nigella Lawson"The Noble Rot guys have the ability to describe wines as if theyre either future friends, or rock-stars coming to blow your mind." — Caitlin Moran"Noble Rot has brought originality, humour and now space travel to the very serious business of drinking wine. About time too." — Brian Eno"Dan and Mark do that thing that only crazy knowledgeable enthusiasts can do, they make you a crazy enthusiast too. If they said, 'We've found a wine like no other, a wine that actually lights up the sky, but you can only drink it in the desert at midnight, are you coming? Id be off, and I'd be confident of meteor showers. They provoke curiosity - 'how does anyone make this extraordinary drink just with grapes?' - excitement, joy, and a longing for knowledge. Now, in this book, they're sharing the knowledge." — Diana Henry"To really know and love a wine one should know the grower and the vineyard. This isn't always or even often possible, which is why the Rotters introduce these wines at source. You learn that making wine, as cooking should be, is an act of love. You will come to love this book too." — Rowley LeighChoosing wine in a restaurant or shop can seem an unfathomable business. But, according to Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, the duo behind London's Noble Rot, it needn't be that way.In Wine from Another Galaxy they'll help you to understand how it is made, where to buy it, what to look for when you drink it, and how to talk about it. And once you've mastered the basics, they'll take you on a journey through the best of European wine culture, meeting the people and places behind their favourite bottles. Indeed, Dan and Mark have spent years visiting growers that you probably haven't heard of, from the original thinkers of the natural wine movement to the iconic estates of Burgundy and Bordeaux. This is the alternative, accessible, no-holds-barred guide to wine, where the usual clichés and rules don't apply.
Coco Chanel: A Celebration of the Timeless Style of Coco Chanel
by Maggie DavisChanel: Style Icon charts Coco Chanel's fashion evolution through 70 beautifully illustrated style moments including pieces from her famous wardrobe, her most iconic looks and her own special kind of styling.From the invention of the little black dress to pioneering trousers for women and pearls perfect for every occasion, this book showcases how Chanel was a supreme innovator of all things elegant and beautiful. Chanel's genius wasn't limited to clothing, her ambitions saw her move into making accessories such as the 2.55 padded flap bag and, of course, the signature Chanel No. 5 perfume. As well as charting Coco's personal and professional journey into fashion royalty, the book also looks at the legacy of the Chanel brand and the influence of another fashion legend – Karl Lagerfeld.Tastefully and stylishly illustrated throughout, this volume is a must-have for admirers of Coco Chanel, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.
The Wild Bee Handbook: The Amazing Lives of Our Wild Species and How to Help Them Thrive
by Sarah Wyndham LewisFrom the bestselling author of Planting for Honeybees, The Wild Bee Handbook is a celebration of the wild bees, those vital pollinators of the natural world and unsung guardians of our food chain. From bumblebees to solitary species, it’s a beautifully illustrated, informative guide introducing you to their amazing lives and equipping you with practical gardening knowledge of the plants and habitats they need. Discover common and uncommon wild bees to spot out and about in town and country. Learn how vital they are to the ecosystem and how to help them thrive with The Wild Bee Handbook. Featuring extensive planting advice, this book is an essential, hands-on resource for anyone interested in bees, biodiversity and sustainable gardening, with sections on container gardening, the no-dig method, building organic soil health, and easy ways to bring the wild back into your growing, whether you have a large space or just a city windowsill. Introducing you to the wild and wonderful world of bees, The Wild Bee Handbook is a fascinating way to learn more about supporting these essential creatures.
Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals
by Lelia CastelloSuper-Easy Air-Fryer Recipes features 69 simple, healthy and energy saving recipes. All the recipes require minimum effort and only a few ingredients, allowing you to create quick midweek dinners or weekend meals, without compromising on flavour. They also all use metric measurements, suitable for the UK market. There are appetisers and snacks (such as mini pizzas, vegetarian quesadillas, chicken nuggets), mains (roast chicken with lemon, fish tacos), one-pot meals (pea and basil risotto, chilli con carne, lentil dhal) and desserts (apple granola, strawberry muffins, chocolate bananas). Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph and all the ingredients are photographed too, making this Super-Easy Air-Fryer Recipes the ultimate foolproof cookbook for your air fryer.
Vegan Fake-out: Plant-Based Take-Out Classics For The Ultimate Night In
by Katy BeskowWe all love take-out. It's one of life's little pleasures, and a great way to try food from around the world in the comfort of our own homes. But when hankering after a plant-based treat, the take-out menu isn't always the easiest thing to navigate.Vegan Fake-out offers 70 recipes that deliver fast, easy, vegan takeaway classics that will make sure that you're able to indulge, whenever the craving strikes.Divided into chapters on American, Chinese, Indian, Italian and Middle Eastern classics you'll find recipes which take just fifteen minutes to cook, slow-cooker recipes that do the hard work for you, and menus that will feed up to four people.From All-in-one biryani or Sesame spring rolls, to Sicilian-style pizza, Falafel flatbreads and Chilli burritos, there's something for every Friday night feast. Using readily available ingredients, standard kitchen equipment and with tips on freezing, cost-saving and ditching single-use plastics, you can enjoy a fuss-free fake-out with minimal effort and maximum flavor – all without leaving the house.
The Curry Guy Thai: Recreate Over 100 Classic Thai Takeaway and Restaurant Dishes at Home
by Dan ToombsThe Curry Guy aka Dan Toombs is back, and this time he is taking on Thai takeaway and restaurant favourites.Dan has spent over two decades working with chefs and eateries to research and create recipes that taste just like the takeaway. Thai cuisine is known for its light dishes that are packed with diverse flavours and textures, and which make the most of a fine balance of sour, sweet and salt.In The Curry Guy Thai, Dan offers up his own versions of those much-loved dishes, including beef massaman curry, red duck curry, pad Thai, fishcakes and summer rolls.With over over 100 recipes, beautiful colour photography throughout, plus store cupboard tips and advice, you'll learn how to create your own classic dishes at home.