Category Archives: Travel Guides
Before I Burn
In the late 1970s, a pyromaniac runs amok in rural Norway. As homes are burnt to cinders, panic spreads as neighbours wonder who amongst them could cause such fear and anguish. Born in to this chaos, Gaute Heivoll is indelibly linked to this disturbing time, and to the arsonist intent on such destruction. Before I
Blessed Are Those Who Thirst
The Oslo police are baffled. Crime scenes are being found covered with blood, but there is no victim. Only an odd series of numbers is left behind. When a girl is brutally raped in her apartment, Detective Hanne Wilhelmsen is charged with solving the case. Hanne quickly notices strange similarities with the blood-stained crime scenes.
Death of the Demon
In an orphanage outside Oslo, a twelve-year-old boy is causing havoc. The institution`s ageing director, Agnes Vestavik, sees something chilling in Olav`s eyes: sheer hatred. When Vestavik is found murdered at her desk late at night, stabbed in the neck with a kitchen knife – with Olav nowhere to be found – the case goes
Beyond the Truth
Four people are found shot dead at the luxury home of the Stahlbergs, one of Oslo`s wealthiest dynasties and notorious for highly publicised infighting. Three of the dead are members of the family and the fourth victim is a seeming nobody. With so many years of bad blood, it`s hard to narrow down a shortlist
A Darkness Descending
“When Niccolo Rosselli, the driven, charismatic leader of a Florentine political movement, collapses at a rally, his young party immediately comes under threat. And when it emerges that his long time partner, Flavia, has disappeared, leaving behind not only a devastated husband but their newborn son, the political becomes dangerously personal – and Sandro Cellini
Olives, Lemons & Za`atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking
Tangy lemony tabbouleh, smoky, rich baba ghanouj, beautifully spiced lamb shank…the recipes in Olives, Lemons & Za`atar provide something irresistible for every occasion. These dishes represent the flavours of Rawia`s Middle Eastern childhood with recipes copied faithfully from family cookbooks (her mother`s most treasured harissa), and then developed with a creative flourish of her own.
Me and You
Everybody needs somebody, sometimes…Lorenzo Cuni is a fourteen-year-old loner. His wealthy parents think he is away on a school skiing trip, but, in fact, he has stowed away in a forgotten cellar. He plans to live in perfect isolation for a week, keeping the adult world at bay. Then a visit from his estranged half-sister,
The Camping Cookbook
Increasing numbers of us are camping and while there are numerous guides to where to stay and what to do, there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France and England, Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious and
Bright Young Things
`Bright Young Things wanted for Big Project.` They`re in the prime of their lives but our bright young things are all burnt out. Six sparky twenty-somethings just out of university and working dead-end jobs, they are all bored to tears with their lives and looking for a way out. When a mysterious job is advertised
Orange Blossom & Honey: Magical Moroccan Recipes from the Souks to the Sahara
In researching this book, John travelled into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains to learn the secrets of traditional lamb barbecue, then journeyed north, through the city of Fes, where the rich dishes of the Imperial Courts are still prepared in many homes. From here he continued on to the Rif Mountains, where rustic
Yoga For People Who Can`t Be Bothered To Do It
From Amsterdam to Cambodia, from Rome to Indonesia, from New Orleans to Libya, and from Detroit to Ko Pha-Ngan, Geoff Dyer finds himself both floundering about in a sea of grievances and finding moments of transcendental calm. This aberrant quest for peak experiences leads, ultimately, to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, where, to quote
Stir Crazy: 100 Deliciously Healthy Wok Recipes
In Stir Crazy, Ching explains the techniques behind making a good stir fry, with tips on controlling the heat, choosing the right oils and the right order in which to add your ingredients, focusing on simple preparation to entice even those with little or no cooking skills to try something new. The recipes include both
Root & Leaf: Big, Bold Vegetarian Food
“Harris`s strength is in providing recipes to feed a crowd, from shareable salads to loaded, sticky-fingered flat-breads. This is vegetarian food but not as we know it” Daily TelegraphIn this exciting book they take centre stage as Rich Harris explores the many ways of using them, including pickling, smoking and fermenting, alongside the more traditional
The Goodness of Honey: 40 Healthy Sweet & Savoury Recipes
A natural sweetener that has antioxidants and is free of fat and cholesterol; plus it`s sweeter than standard sugar so you can use less and reap more benefits. Honey has been used as a food, medicine and more by cultures all over the world for at least the last 8,000 years – ancient Egyptians used
Ethiopia: Recipes and Traditions from the Horn of Africa
Ethiopia stands as a land apart: never colonised, the country celebrates and preserves ancient traditions. The fascinating cuisine is enriched with the different religious influences of Judaism, Christianity and Islam – a combination unique to Africa. The delicious dishes featured are Doro Wat, chicken slowly stewed with berbere spice, Yeassa Alichia, curried fish stew, and
Provence: The Cookbook
Provence is the fruit and vegetable garden of France, where much of its most beautiful produce is grown. These ingredients combined with Provence`s unique identity, position and history have resulted in a cuisine full of heart, balance and soul, a cuisine that showcases its peoples` reverence for the produce, the changing seasons and the land.Caroline
Menus that Made History
This fascinating miscellany of menus from around the world will educate as well as entertain, delighting both avid foodies and the general reader.Each menu provides an insight into its particular historical moment – from the typical food on offer in a nineteenth-century workhouse to the opulence of George IV`s gargantuan coronation dinner. Some menus are
Saffron in the Souks: Vibrant recipes from the heart of Lebanon
From the vibrant souks of Tripoli and Beirut to the quiet calm of the Chouf Mountains and Qadisha Valley, Lebanon is a land of bold colours, exquisite flavours and hidden beauty. For this gorgeous book, John Gregory-Smith travelled the length and breadth of the country to bring back the very best of Lebanese cuisine. Classic
Good & Proper Tea: From leaf to cup, how to choose, brew and cook with tea
Emilie Holmes started Good & Proper Tea with the intention of changing the tea market one cup at a time. Now, in this gorgeously presented book, she shares her passion for tea with tips, techniques and recipes. Discover how to make the perfect cup of tea, learn about the origin of your favourite blends, and
