In his brand new series, charismatic chef, Valentine Warner, takes us on a mouth-watering journey through the best of autumn food. This gorgeous book features 100 recipes, including all of those seen in the BBC TV series, as well as covering the classic autumn ingredients, it covers the very best winter fayre.
Anya used to dream of moving to Britian to start a brand new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. And then she meets bad boy Dan. He’s no angel, but she’s sure there’s a sweeter side to him… How can Dan be such bad news when being with him feels like heaven?
Sir Bobby Robson was the Toon’s favourite son. Universally loved and respected, his popularity embraced the town as much as Newcastle United, a football club he managed with great distinction. His book is an inspiring portrait in words and pictures of a large vibrant city in the north east, proud of it’s history, it’s architecture, it’s culture and it’s great football club. Bobby Robson’s association with Newcastle goes back to his early childhood and in this beautifully illustrated book he comments with passion about the local people and places that have meant so much to him throughout his life - from Jackie Milburn via Bryan Robson to Kevin Keegan, from the early coal mining culture and music halls to the radical architecture of modern Tyneside.
Whether you’re hoping to tackle a home-grown glut or you’re looking for a thoughtful homemade present, the Book of Preserves is full of modern ideas for making the most of seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs. Traditional recipes, such as blackberry jam and spiced tomato chutney are accompanied by exciting new ideas including parsley jelly and chilli jam to bring preserving right up to date.
These classic picture books from Anthony Browne are books that deserve to be part of every child’s early years. Willy the Wimp is an instantly lovable character, he is kind and gentle and wouldn’t hurt a fly. But when he is bullied by the suburban gorilla gang, he becomes desperate. Willy answers a bodybuilding advert and is determined that no one will ever call him ‘wimp’ again. When Willy reappears in Willy the Champ, he still has a lot to prove. He likes to read books and listen to music and he’s no good at sports. Wherever he goes he gets laughed at… But when he’s threatened by the horrible Buster Nose, it’s Willy who has the last laugh!
Join Dora and Boots in a musical adventure, as they look for the lost invitations. Young children love music and this great storybook and CD pack offers little ones the perfect chance to sing and read along with their favourite girl explorer!
From the bestselling author of ‘The Red Tent’ comes a contemporary novel that explores the burden of secrets, the weight of grief and the healing power of female friendship. When Kathleen meets Joyce, each woman has come to a turning point in her life. Kathleen, whose sister died of breast cancer fifteen years earlier, has just been diagnosed herself and finds her world abruptly thrown into terrifying turmoil. While Joyce, increasingly distant from her awkward, adolescent daughter, is taking stock of her marriage and family, and struggling to get to grips with a burgeoning career as a novelist. Neither realizes that their chance meeting will result in a life-altering friendship.
From prize-winning journalist to chat show king on a show voted one of the top ten British TV programmes of all time, Michael Parkinson’s starry career spans over four decades. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colourful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest, at last reveals his own story, with the easy manner and insight that has kept his audiences fascinated. His distinguished career has involved working on highly acclaimed current affairs and film programmes. His wide interests and expertise include jazz, film, football and cricket. Witty, humorous and blessed with exceptional intellectual clarity, Michael Parkinson’s memoir is a joy to read.
Julie Duff runs an award-winning cake business, supplying wonderful rich succulent fruit cakes and other traditional cakes to some of the country’s premier shops. She has now committed to paper her most treasured collection of recipes, some of them from generations of her own family, and the result is a delightful book packed full of regional treats and classic favourites.
This book is devoted entirely to delicious muffins - from a savoury muffin that could be eaten as a complete meal-in-one on the go, to a fruit-packed treat, warm from the oven. Packed with baking tips, captivating new recipes, modern photography and delightful illustrations, this book is full of ideas for a delicious muffin to suit every possible occasion.