Archive for January, 2010

Superfood - Superjuice - Superhealth - Michael Van Straten

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Michael Van Straten’s Super Food, Super Juice, Super Health is a great way to kick-start your winter. With over 250 mouth-watering recipes for meals, juices, soups and smoothies this super book will help you to energise, protect, cleanse and heal your body while encouraging positive thinking and good circulation. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular area of your health and together with the A-Z guides to health-boosting raw ingredients, vitamins and minerals and alternative remedies the great advice from Michael Van Straten will make sure that your body and mind are in tip-top condition!

Just So Stories - 8 Books - Rudyard Kipling

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

 

These books present the delightful tales of whales, cats, kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump!) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny, these fantastical stories continue to delight each and every generation.

Piccadilly Picture Book Collection - 10 Books

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Meet the liveliest bear in the House of Teddies, a dog who loves the beach so much that he decides to be a sea dog, a whale who can’t find his voice and a fairy who has worked so hard to help her friends that she falls asleep before she’s made her own costume for the Fairy Ball!

This magical selection of picture books features ten charming stories, each illustrated by some of the country’s favourite illustrators for children. Warm, thoughtful and perfect for preschoolers when it comes to winding down at the end of the day, this selection will provide a wealth of bedtime reading to keep you all satisfied throughout the year.

The Ultimate Recipe Book

Monday, January 18th, 2010

From making the perfect French Omelette with Raymond Blanc to Apple Pie inspiration with Gordon Ramsay, Angela Nilsen boldly sets out in the name of culinary research on a quest to perfect the ultimate recipes for 50 classic dishes! Whether you’re a novice or a practised home cook, this book will become your most trusted friend, enabling you to create winning classic dishes time and time again.

The Secret Ingredient - Sally Bee

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Sally Bee’s story is truly remarkable. At the age of 36 she had three heart attacks in a week and her survival is nothing short of a miracle. She attributed her recovery to a healthy and achievable eating plan and when the White House heard about her she was invited to cook with Michelle Obama. Here she shares her gorgeous recipes as well as telling her inspirational and thoughtprovoking story.

The Italian Diet - Gino D’Acampo

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Recently returned from a very successful stint in the jungle, the charming chef shows us how to enjoy the very best of Italian food whilst still losing weight! The Italian Diet combines simple, fresh ingredients and uses the basis of the essentially healthy Mediterranean diet to show you how to change your ways to incorporate truly delicious dishes into a very healthy lifestyle.

Juice & Smoothies Galore

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Making juices and smoothies is a simple and fun way to get your dairy requirement of five fruit and vegetables for a super-healthy, super-fresh and ultra-delicious diet. Learn how to make a huge array of drinks from vitalising healthy options to rich and sweet treats or meal-replacing heartier varieties. With full colour photography and plenty of help with juicing techniques.

Quick And Easy - Pilates and Yoga

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

 

Start the day with an energyboosting routine, practise stress-busting exercises at your desk and create calm at the end of the day. Clear and simple, these five-minute routines are perfect anytime, anywhere!

Food Doctor - How Not To Get Fat

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

In this practical and often humorous guide, Ian Marber, the Food Doctor, explains how our bodies work, reminds us of how unhealthy our emotional relationship with food can be, and provides simple guidelines on good nutrition. Quite simply, Ian shows us what to eat, and when, so that instead of spending our whole life on a diet, we can avoid getting fat in the first place.

Handmade Gift Wrap Collection

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010


Made in India from handmade cotton paper, this set contains four gift bags, eight gift-wrap sheets and eight gift tags. This is a beautiful set in a variety of colours; burgandy, pink, cream and white and would make perfect gift wrap for any occasion.