Category Archives: Accessories
Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Collection
When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in 1887`s A Study in Scarlet, a true icon of literature was born. Since then, their humble address at 221B Baker Street has become almost as famous as the great detective himself, with the incredible popularity of Sherlock Holmes`s adventures never
The Pebble Spotter`s Guide
Hidden in plain sight along every shoreline is the beauty of a smooth pebble. These amazing consequences of wind, sea and time all tell stories of our landscapes. In this spirited guide to pebbles, richly illustrated throughout, passionate geologist and pebble spotter Clive J. Mitchell gives practical advice on how to identify 40 pebbles and
The Quantum Astrologer`s Handbook: a history of the Renaissance mathematics that birthed imaginary numbers, probability, and the new physics of the universe
A Daily Telegraph book of the year.This is a landmark in science writing that resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the sixteenth century. Who is he? A gambler and blasphemer, inventor and chancer, plagued by demons and anxieties, astrologer to kings, emperors, and popes, and the unacknowledged discoverer
The Bucket List Book: 500 Things You Really Could Do
A fun, whimsical fill-in-yourself book to help you create your ultimate bucket list. Have you ever thought about what you want to do before you turn 20, 30, 40, or before you die? Write them down in a list and there you have it – your very own bucket list! But how do you start
Wild Words: How language engages with nature: A collection of international words that describe a natural phenomenon
The book showcases 75 beautiful words evocative of the wild, from all around the world, that describe natural happenings in nature. It includes words that describe weather, or a feeling you have when in nature as well as sensory words that explain the smell or sound of a place.The words used to express what is
Korean Bbq And Japanese Grills
In Korean BBQ & Japanese Grills, Jonas Cramby explores the best of Korean and Japanese barbecue – the techniques, philosophy and historical roots. He shares his favourite recipes, which include, among others, yakitori, yakiniku and izakaya-style classics. From succulent skewered meats to marinated bulgogi bowls, there`s a whole host of delicious dishes, as well as
Salads: Fresh, simple and exotic salmagundi from around the world
This comprehensive book from acclaimed author Sally Butcher looks at salad bowls across the world in 150 recipes. The recipes feature a number of archaic, traditional and staple dishes – as well as more modern recipes for quick dinners and lunch on the go.Divided into fourteen chapters (Herbs and Leaves; Vegetables; Beans; Roots; Grains and
MOB Veggie: Feed 4 or more for under GBP10
From the author of the No.1 Bestseller MOB Kitchen: Feed 4 or more for under GBP10Having taken the social media world by storm with his 1-minute, how-to-make recipe videos, MOB Kitchen founder Ben Lebus is back with his second book MOB Veggie.Perfect for the vegetarian cook on a budget, and stuffed with delicious, easy and
The Wisdom of Tea: Life Lessons from the Japanese Tea Ceremony
For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita has studied and practised the intricate rules of the famous Japanese Tea Ceremony, trying to master its complexities in order to find inner peace. In this vivid account of her experience of the universal trials and triumphs of adulthood, Morishita connects the core tenets of this ancient art
Miss Kraken
The minute we saw Miss Kraken, we all knew it was going to be a bad year.She`s cranky. She`s strict. She`s just plain … weird. Miss Kraken is definitely not the teacher the kids were hoping for. But she might have a surprise or two up her sleeves.A hilarious tale of bad behaviour and unexpected
Lemonade Jones and the Great School Fete: Lemonade Jones 2
A haunted house. A giant rainbow slide. And delicious donuts from Clark Dark`s dad`s donut van. Lemonade Jones`s school fete is going to be as sparkly and fun as a shook-up bottle of fizzy drink.Most exciting of all is the Year One Mum Band. Lemonade Jones has talked her mum into being the lead singer,
I See, I See.
A book for one? A book for two? A book for different points of view.I See, I See is a playful, rhyming call-and-answer conversation between two readers, each of whom view the page from a different perspective: I see water, I see sky, I see swimming, I see fly!
So … You`re Having a Teenager: An A-Z of adolescence from argumentative to zits
So, you`re having a teenager? Congratulations/commiserations. Worried about drugs? We recommend Valium, wine and HRT. Happy you survived the toddler tantrums? Let us introduce you to the eye roll, the cold shoulder and the incoherent mumble. On the bright side, you`ve reduced your need for Google – your adolescent is now able to frequently correct,
The Great British Tree Biography: 50 legendary trees and the tales behind them
Inspired by the history of Britain, from the tree under which the first trade union was formed to the branches from which outlaws were hanged, The Great British Tree Biography details the fascinating stories associated with trees throughout the history of the British Isles.How much did you know about the Glastonbury Hawthorn? A tree on
Vegetables all`Italiana: Classic Italian vegetable dishes with a modern twist
A brand new collection of recipes from Anna Del Conte that make vegetables the star of the show. Organised in an A-Z format from aglio to zucchina, Anna presents classic dishes alongside her own personalised (many previously unpublished) recipes created throughout her years as a writer. These range from classic recipes to more adventurous dishes
My Cool Campervan: An inspirational guide to retro-style campervans
My Cool Campervan celebrates a new wave of interest in modern-retro campervans. Join Jane Field-Lewis and Chris Haddon as they set off on a 3500-mile trip to locate campervans and proud owners, sharing their memories of family holidays under candy-striped pop-top roofs and of sunny days and simple pleasures. Delve into a world of road-tripping
Animals: The wide world awaits!
Explore the link between humans and the animal kingdom! From food chains to endangered species, a curious pack of fascinating facts and figures is now at your fingertips. Discover why isolated islands shelter unique species, where the fastest creatures live and how deep ocean creatures can really go. What you learn might just stay with
