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The authoritative guide to baking that every baker needs in their kitchen, now revised and updated.

Learn to become a botanical artist with this beautiful guided creativity book created in collaboration with the RHS.

Discover fuss-free cooking packed with flavour with this book from the bestselling author of A Bird in the Hand.

Discover how crystals can enrich your life with The Little Book of Crystals - from bestselling author and crystal expert Judy Hall.

Looking into the enigmatic eyes of your cat, it can be hard to know just what on earth is going through their curious minds. But inside these pages you'll find out what they really think when you try to play with them, why they love knocking things off tables and why they get really cheesed off when your culinary skills fall short of their expectations.

This treasure trove of classic recipes is the only book on conserving you will ever need. Written by award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry, it is a complete guide to making your own jams, jellies, chutneys, pickles, relishes, cures, smokes, and foods preserved in oil.

Following on from the phenomenal success of our previous slow cooker titles, Slow Cooker: 500 Recipes is the ultimate collection of slow cooker recipes

Clear, easy-to-follow instructions help you create and develop your aquarium - whether it's coldwater, tropical or marine. Charts and tables show how to deal with ailments and diseases, and there's a guide to the most common fish. There are profiles of over 100 tropical, marine and coldwater fish, as well as plants and invertebrates.

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original "blow before throw" techniques.

Do you ever feel that you are tied to an immovable object and can't break free? This book argues that what ties you down and prevents you from realising your potential is only a 'twig'. It guides you through the process of breaking the negative thinking that binds us and reveals the '14 Golden Rules to Success and Happiness'.

A self-defence book aimed to train you to read the body language and ritual of attack and so "stop" your attacker in his tracks by using various tactics. Also covered are "ambush attacks" and "match fighting", with guidelines on how to distinguish and train realistically for action.

Some say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. For wagamama, it's the soul.Journeying from the restaurants' own open kitchens, wagamama travels across the Asian continent in search of the heroes serving up soul to their communities. Visiting eating houses, street food stalls, canteens and fine dining spots, we discover the art of eating through a focus on freshness, experimentation and a sacred moment of pause.In chapters that span a full day, you'll find banh mi, fresh glass noodle salads, warming curries and hot honey-fried chicken. As well as breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night eating, you'll discover recipes for how to repurpose your lefovers and learn the importance of curating a great condiment selection.Within these 70 recipes you'll find fresh, flavoursome, nourishing and easy-to-make meals intended to feed your soul both when cooking and eating them.

The much-anticipated first book by one of the most highly regarded women in the world of wine, the French-born, US-based star sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier."A masterpiece that offers a deep dive into the world of wine. It's a testament to its author's passion, expertise and commitment to sustainable practices." Robert Parker Wine Advocate"One Thousand Vines is a rare feat: an original book about wine. Few wine books draw on a deeper well of research than this one, but it is Lepeltier's fierce intelligence, and her sensitivity to wine's new quest for sustainability and renewal, which make One Thousand Vines a compelling publication for our times." Andrew Jefford"Thoughtful, well-researched, wide-ranging ... it's the most intelligent wine book I've read for a long while." Margaret Rand Does terroir really matter? What are the origins of wine and food pairings? Has professional wine tasting led to a uniformity of taste? Are we killing vines by the way we cultivate them? Is it paradoxical to talk about natural wines? How do economics influence wine styles?One Thousand Vines isn't an encyclopedia or atlas but it answers all the important questions about wine and offers the reader keys to understand the links between the bottle and the producers, terroirs and vineyards which give birth to it. With a refreshingly unique approach, star sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier offers those curious about wine not only the answers but also the tools to understand it by oneself. The book contains three parts - Reading the Vines, Reading the Landscapes and Reading the Wines - each broken down into chapters and shorter sub-chapters. The reader is invited to dive in as they wish: by reading from start to finish, or by picking out topics of interest, creating their own paths, connecting dots and discovering new perspectives. In imparting the most up-to-date knowledge in the fields of botany, geography, history, sensory analysis, anthropology and gastronomy, One Thousand Vines challenges preconceived ideas about the vine and its wine. It explains where we are now, how we got here, and shows us a way forward - in how grapes will be grown, made into wine and sold and in how to taste and enjoy wine.

A brand new collection of 150 Giles cartoons, capturing British humour and the brand's iconic style.

The latest edition in Philip's best-selling European Atlas range, the 2025 Philip's Easy to Read Multiscale Road Atlas of Europe contains all the mapping and information you need for driving in Europe - and some rail options, too.

'This book is about celebrating and savouring indulgent and satisfying healthy treats.Whether sweet or savoury, my hope is that every treat will be a joy to make, eat and share with all the family.' DR CLARE BAILEYIn this enticing new cookbook, Dr Clare Bailey shows you how to create fabulous bakes, sweet treats and desserts with recipes that are low in sugar, high in protein yet irresistibly delicious!From family favourites such as brownies, cheesecakes and crumbles to healthy cupcakes, scones and bite-size muffins, The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book brings you sweet treats and savoury snacks that won't send your blood sugars soaring.Featuring 80 indulgent recipes that make use of healthy and natural ingredients, plus top tips on ingredient swaps and how to weave these recipes into your Fast 800 Programme, this book is full of goodies for every occasion. Including:Chocolate Peanut Butter CookiesAll-time-favourite Chocolate Mug CakePistachio and Cranberry Bliss BallsBasil and Feta MuffinsCheat Custard TartsChocolate Chip Banana BreadThree-ingredient Chocolate MousseStrawberry and Cream Ice PopsAnd more...

The latest book from Sunday Times bestseller Edd Kimber!Craving a warm cookie, straight from the oven, but don't want to buy lots of expensive ingredients or make an enormous quantity to last for weeks? Then this is the recipe book for you! Edd's tasty cookies are simple to make, with straightforward instructions and mouth-watering flavours. Only ever making a maximum of 6 biscuits, these are the perfect little treat. From Lemon Custard Creams to Sticky Toffee Cookies, Red Velvet Sandwiches and Mint Thins there is a perfect cookie for every moment, to be made just for you. The first ever winner of The Great British Bake Off, Edd is known for his reliable recipes and expert baking know-how, so even a beginner baker is guaranteed to find joy in these 70 sumptuous recipes. Whether chewy or gooey, chocolatey or crunchy, a small batch of cookies makes everything better! Praise for Small Batch Bakes:'A brilliant idea for a book and a must-have' - Nigella Lawson'You're always safe with Edd Kimber' - Diana Henry

Gwen Bailey's bestselling puppy care guide has helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world raise a problem-free dog. Now, updated with the latest findings in canine behaviour and a completely new user-friendly design, this revised edition will teach you how to raise a problem-free dog. From housetraining to playing games, it will show you how to teach your dog good manners and build his confidence with the world around him. There are step-by-step training and socialization plans as well as a guide to understanding and preventing biting, chewing and other problems. If you want your puppy to develop into a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog, you cannot afford to be without this book.

From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of giants and witches, this book is a beginner's guide to this world of myth and wonder.

With thoughts and advice on staying positive throughout this sacred time, this little book will be a source of strength - offering spiritual support and guidance as you venture on a journey of reflection and purification. Let The Little Book of Ramadan serve as your companion, bringing comfort to your soul and peace to your heart.

Embrace the energy of crystals throughout the changing seasons

The ultimate, accessible guide to drawing and doodling flowers and botanicals.

Contemporary and cool crochet projects by trendy Danish creator Rose Svane (76k Insta followers).

The essential guide to colour theory and mixing for artists.

Use crystals to overcome obstacles, realise your goals and connect to your higher self