This sumptuous picture book follows the story of the historic capital from its Celtic origins right up to the present including the settlement of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxon era, the Viking invasion and the growth of medieval London in Norman times. Along the way, the book explores major events in London’s history, such as the plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz of World War 11.
Good Housekeeping have conjured up over 250 recipes costing £5 each. Fully illustrated in colour, packed full of soups, salads, meat dishes, pasta and vegetarian treats, puddings and bakes, you’ll also find menu planners and money saving tips.
Whether you are looking for basic tips or want to learn how to make a successful soufflé, this invaluable guide offers everything you need to know. Step-by-step photography and expert advice will enable you to master techniques such as how to make perfect pastry or recreate a classic dish. From stocks and sauces to desserts and cakes, the book is packed with delicious and inspirational recipes to choose from.
Fay Ripley, successful actress and working mother, became tired of cooking different meals to please her family. Failing to find inspiration in any existing books, she has compiled a collection of recipes from which you can feed the children first, before adding more challenging ingredients for the adults later. The result is this exciting book of healthy, tasty and completely adaptable dishes.
The perfect guide to great gardens across Britain and Ireland, this up-to-date companion introduces you to 300 of the loveliest public and private gardens, providing insight and expertise to wet your appetite. Discover a who’s who of gardening, meet famous designers, gardeners and styles without leaving your front room and then use the region-by-region visiting information with directions, opening hours, websites and contact details to help you plan your trip.
Colin Forbes’ Tweed novels - starring formidable former top Yard detective and his team, Paula Grey and Bob Newman - are perennial favourites amongst thriller readers worldwide. Each of these six adventures is told at the usual whip-cracking pace and each thrilling topical tale of murder and mayhem leads the reader on a journey of twists and turns that will keep you guessing throughout.
Jeremy Strong is famous for writing really funny stories packed full of comic antics, irresistible characters and compelling plots. In this superb collection of ten of his best stories, you’ll meet a lovable giant, a vacuum cleaner on the loose, a granny with romantic ideas, a pirate who hates the sea and a host of other memorable and hilarious characters. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings, this collection is perfect for confident readers who enjoy a giggle!
Little Tiger doesn’t want to go to bed but discovers that staying up all night is not as much fun as it seems… Holly really wants a kitten but what she gets is a big, scruffy cat with a crooked smile… Meanwhile a little yellow bee spies a big brown bear and correctly predicts trouble… And a new animal called a kangaroo arrives on the farm. This fantastic spread of picture books will certainly brighten up your child’s bookshelf and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your bedtime reading. These ten original stories, each starring lovable animals and providing hours and hours of listening pleasure, are all accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by much-loved artists.
Widely recognised as the greatest masterpieces of crime fiction ever written, these are the original detective stories that pioneered the detective genre. Translated into 35 languages and with sales over 10 million copies around the world, the Martin Beck series has been a phenomenon. Written by a husband and wife team from Sweden, the ten novels follow the fortunes of the detective Martin Beck, whose enigmatic, taciturn character has made him a lasting favourite amongst fans of crime fiction.
Drawing directly from the experience he gained setting up a kitchen garden for River Cottage, acclaimed gardener Mark Diacono introduces us to vegetable growing whilst doing away with jargon once and for all. Veg by veg, Mark explains the benefits, the varieties to go for, the dos and don’ts and the popular culinary uses plus all we need to know about growing, harvesting and cooking each one.