Alan Duff

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy, Angus Rides the Goods Train and Always and Forever to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author. 
 
He's married, with three children and lives in Brighton. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.

Alan Durant

Alan Edge

Alan Ereira

Alan Garner

Alan Gilbey

Alan Gordon is the founder and director of the Pain Psychology Center in California, a leading treatment facility for chronic pain sufferers that sees over 1,500 patients from around the world every year. Debilitated by chronic pain throughout his body for several years and frustrated by the lack of effective treatment, Gordon developed the ground-breaking Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) – a highly effective system of psychological techniques that rewire the brain’s neural circuits to turn off “stuck” pain signals. He is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Southern California.

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Alan Grant

Born in 1926 in New York City, Alan Greenspan worked as a Juilliard-trained professional musician before studying Economics at New York University, where he earned his PhD. From 1974 to 1977, he served as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Gerald Ford. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan appointed him Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. He is the author of the bestselling The Age of Turbulence and The Map and the Territory 2.0.

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Alan H Guth

Alan Hansen was one of Britain's most respected football players and is now one of the most outspoken and popular football pundits.

Alan Hansen

Alan Harris is a Welsh playwright who has written several plays for BBC radio including The Lighthouse and The Gold Farmer. His play A Good Night Out in the Valleys launched the new National Theatre Wales in 2010 and he has also been awarded a prestigious Creative Wales Award.

Alan Harris

Alan Hill

Alan Hollinghurst was born in 1954. He is the author of one of the most highly praised first novels to appear in the 1980s, The Swimming-Pool Library, and was selected as one of the Best of Young British Novelists 1993. His second novel, The Folding Star, won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and was shortlisted for the 1994 Booker Prize. His novel The Line of Beauty won the Booker Prize in 2004. His most recent novel, The Sparsholt Affair, was published in 2017.

Alan Hollinghurst

Alan Hooper is a founder and Honorary Fellow of the Centre for Leadership Studies, 
University of Exeter, and is also a visiting Professor at Bristol Business 
School. He has been a CEO in the public sector and now consults widely on 
senior management development and the management of change.

Alan Hooper

Alan Isler was born in England in 1934, emigrating to the US at the age of 18. After serving in the US army he went on to study literature at Columbia University, and taught for much of his adult life. Isler was the author of several novels including Kraven Images, The Bacon Fancier, Clerical Errors, The Living Proof and The Prince of West End Avenue, which won the National Jewish Book Award in 1994. Isler died in 2010. 
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Alan J Wilson

Alan Jenkins

Alan Johnson was born in May 1950. He is a British Labour Party politician who served as Home Secretary from June 2009 to May 2010. Before that he filled a wide variety of cabinet positions in both the Blair and Brown governments, including Health Secretary and Education Secretary. Until 20 January 2011 he was Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Johnson was the Member of Parliament for Hull West and Hessle until his retirement from politics in 2017. 
 His first book, This Boy, won the RSL Ondaatje Prize and the Orwell Prize in 2013. His second, Please Mister Postman, won the National Book Award for Autobiography of the Year in 2014. His third, The Long and Winding Road, was published in 2016 and won the Parliamentary Book Award for Best Memoir.

Alan Johnson

Alan Jones

Belfast-born twins Alan and Gary Keery love cereal. As creators of The Cereal Killer Café, the trendiest new eatery on Brick Lane, they have turned that love of the nation’s favourite comfort food into a thriving business. The opening of their first café saw extraordinary interest with press and broadcast coverage from all over the world. The café was voted best new restaurant by Hot Dinners in 2014. A second café is opening in summer 2015.

Alan Keery

Alan Langford

Alan Lerner

Alan MacDonald

Alan Macdonald

Alan Macfarlane

Alan McDonald

Alan Melville

Alan Moore

Alan Moorehead was born in Melbourne, Australia. He travelled to England in 1937 and became a renowned foreign correspondent for the London Daily Express. Writer, world traveller, biographer, essayist, journalist, Moorehead was one of the most successful writers in English of his day. During World War II he won an international reputation for his coverage of campaigns in the Middle East and Asia, the Mediterranean and Northwest Europe. He died in 1983.

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Hardie Grant Books

You betta work! Pocket RuPaul Wisdom contains only the fiercest advice from the supermodel of the world. Learn how to sissy that walk, sashay, shant&eacute;, and slay the runway.In Pocket RuPaul Wisdom, Ru shows off her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Full of insights into love, identity, glamour and performance, this collection of quotes is perfect for Drag Race fans and anyone seeking wisdom from the ultimate queer icon.&lsquo;If you can&rsquo;t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?&rsquo;&lsquo;We all came into the world naked. The rest is all drag.&rsquo;&lsquo;I can barely speak English, but I&rsquo;m fluent in throwing shade.&rsquo;Sometimes we all need a little Ru in our lives.

Pocket RuPaul Wisdom

Witty Quotes and Wise Words From a Drag Superstar

Chloe Timms

Add a touch of sweetness (and saltiness) to your life with this stunning collection of mouth-watering caramel recipes.Featuring over 50 quick and easy salted caramel recipes for brownies, cookies, cakes, pops, doughnuts and more, the queen of caramel, Chloe Timms, teaches you the ins and outs of caramel-making with step-by-step instructions and fail-proof techniques that anyone can achieve.From the golden, crispy Cornflake Bocaditos (South American caramel cornflake clusters) to the luxurious Salted Caramel Rye Truffles, you&rsquo;ll also find more experimental flavour combinations such as the Miso Salted Caramel Sauce and the dangerously addictive Crunchy Maple Bacon Popcorn.Including tips on troubleshooting, cutting and setting, as well as exactly which tools you&rsquo;ll need, it won&#39;t be long until you are whipping up your own batch of irresistible caramel treats. So what are you waiting for? It&rsquo;s time to indulge in your salted caramel dreams.

Salted Caramel Dreams

Over 50 Incredible Caramel Creations

Alfred Tong

Jack Hughes

Stylishly illustrated by Jack Hughes, The Gentleman&#39;s Handbook is the essential guide to living the gentleman&#39;s lifestyle.There&#39;s never been a tougher time to be a gentleman. In addition to the general vulgarity of the modern world, he has to contend with all manner of things: the dramas of social media, the practicalities of being metrosexual and still taken seriously at work, and juggling his finances in these cash strapped times. Or does he?Who is this man who is seen slipping with ease between the office and the smartest parties, dressed in the most elegant clothes, oozing charisma and cool? Why, he is a man of style and taste.Alfred Tong shares his insider tips with every aspiring gentleman, from what to wear and how to keep your clothes looking in top shape, to which jobs to chase after and how to plan the perfect romantic evening, all without breaking the bank.

The Gentleman's Handbook

The Essential Guide to Being a Man

Dan Jones

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits and profiles, 50 Queers Who Changed the World is a tribute to some of the most inspirational people of all time. LGBTQ people are some of the coolest in history &ndash; legendary figures such as Freddie Mercury, Virginia Woolf, Laverne Cox, Harvey Milk and Audre Lorde have made an unforgettable impact. Queer subculture has had an enormous influence on style, music, art and literature &ndash; the queer community were the first to vogue, throw shade and say YAS to life before it hit the mainstream. From Oscar Wilde, who defended his homosexual relationships in court, to RuPaul acting as an ambassador for drag on network television, queer people have fought to express their identities and make a difference. This book will celebrate the lives, work and unique perspectives of the icons who changed the world. Elegantly illustrated and packaged, these stories make utterly inspirational reading.

50 Queers Who Changed the World

A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons

Tim Anderson

Many people are intimidated at the idea of cooking Japanese food at home. But in JapanEasy, Tim Anderson reveals that many Japanese recipes require no specialist ingredients at all, and can in fact be whipped up with products found at your local supermarket.In fact, there are only seven essential ingredients required for the whole book: soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, dashi, sake, miso and rice. You don&#39;t need any special equipment, either. No sushi mat? No problem - use just cling film and a tea towel!JapanEasy is designed to be an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible (but authentic) dishes. The recipes here do not &lsquo;cheat&rsquo; in any way; there are no inadequate substitutions for obscure ingredients: this is the real deal. Tim starts with some basic sauces and marinades that any will easily &#39;Japanify&#39; any meal, then moves onto favourites such as gyoza, sushi, yakitori, ramen and tempura, and introduces readers to new dishes they will love. Try your hand at a range of croquettas, sukiyaki and a Japanese &#39;carbonara&#39; that will change your life. Recipes are clearly explained and rated according to difficulty, making them easy to follow and even easier to get right.If you are looking for fun, simple, relatively quick yet delicious Japanese dishes that you can actually make on a regular basis &ndash; the search stops here.

JapanEasy

Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home

Tom Angell

London is a world leader in tattoo art and The London Tattoo Guide is the authoritative, first-of-a-kind and beautifully presented handbook that illuminates the leading pioneers of the city&rsquo;s tattoo industry. The book profiles the top London studios championing new aesthetics and techniques, and celebrates their resident tattooists. 
 
 Featured studios include Cloak &amp; Dagger Tattoo (Shoreditch), Frith Street Tattoo (Soho), Good Times (Shoreditch), Love Hate Social Club (Notting Hill), Modern Classic Tattoo (Fulham), New Wave Tattoo (Muswell Hill), Old Habits (Haggerston), Parliament Tattoo (Finsbury Park), Prick (Old Street), Sang Bleu (Dalston), Seven Doors Tattoo (Aldgate), Shall Adore (Shoreditch), The Circle (Soho) and The Family Business (Exmouth Market). 
 
 Each profile includes a critique of what makes it an elite parlour, along with in-depth interviews with the owner and the resident artists, plus photographs of the artworks, the artists and the studio. Booking information is included. Tom Angell also gives his top ten tips for getting your first tattoo and the criteria to use when selecting a studio and an artist. Discover why London is one of the world&#39;s top tattoo destinations.

London Tattoo Guide

Alyson Walsh

In Know Your Style Alyson Walsh speaks to fashion experts and creative women from around the globe, to gather ideas and information and reveal how to dress with confidence and lead a stylish life. 
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Author of the popular blog That&rsquo;s Not My Age and with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson has the answer to any fashion dilemma. 
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Alyson explains that with a little bit of practice, any woman can be stylish. With advice on how to liven up a work wardrobe, how to match and mismatch pattern and colour, pick or mix accessories and score serious style points with flat footwear; looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable. Alyson also gathers thoughts and style tips from some of the world&rsquo;s most inspirational women including: Lucinda Chambers, Caroline Issa, Linda Rodin, Pat Cleveland, Sarah-Jane Adams and Lyn Slater (Accidental Icon). 
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Whatever your body shape, lifestyle and personality, Know Your Styleis your beautifully illustrated handbook to maintaining individuality, every day of the week.&#160; Whether you&rsquo;re working from home, going into a formal office or going out at night - the &lsquo;not-too-dressed-up-dress&rsquo;, the Super Shirt and the Timeless Tuxedo are a few of the basics that can help any woman carry off clothes with confidence and feel good forever. 
The biggest fashion conundrum is &lsquo;what goes with what?&rsquo; What kind of jewellery to wear with certain outfits, what are the best colours to coordinate, and the combinations to be avoided, what shoes to wear with different trouser styles, what&rsquo;s in fashion and does it really matter? And how do you maximise your looks without blowing your budget -- and your wardrobe space? 
 
Beautifully illustrated throughout, this stylish guide is for women of all ages.

Know Your Style

MIX It, Match It, Love It

Melissa Cole

It has never been a better time for quality ale and brews. But with more amazing beers available than ever before, it&rsquo;s hard to know which ones to choose.Do you want something sharp or smooth? Citrusy or herby? Light or heavy? In comes The Little Book of Craft Beer, which celebrates over 100 of the world&rsquo;s most innovative and tastiest beers. From classic IPAs bursting with zingy hops to silky-smooth stouts, you&rsquo;ll be pointed in the right direction to find the perfect brew for you.Self-confessed beer geek and expert Melissa Cole takes you through the brewing process and guides you to some of the best and most eclectic craft brewers. Combining two of her favourite passions &ndash; good-quality brews and delicious food, each section is finished with a cocktail and food recipe using beer as the key component.You will also discover a genuinely tasty selection of gluten- and alcohol-free offerings, as well a helpful advice on shopping for craft beer, tasting, and food pairing notes. Complete with clear and practical illustrations, and little known facts, hints, and tips throughout, The Little Book of Craft Beer is the perfect introduction for newcomers and connoisseurs alike.

The Little Book of Craft Beer

A Guide to Over 100 of the World's Finest Brews

Kathy Kordalis

When you want a feast in a flash, noodles are the obvious choice &ndash; quick, filling and utterly delicious. Pimp My Noodles shows you how, with just a few extra minutes and ingredients, you can elevate this store cupboard staple to a level you never thought possible.With over 50 imaginative noodle upgrades, this book is the ultimate guide to instant gourmet dishes. Not sure what to have for dinner? Why not whip-up the 10-Minute Ramen, topped with a yolky soft-boiled egg. Transport yourself to Italy with the Cacio e Pepe noodles or conquer your hanger with street food favourite, the Ramen Burger.For those of you with a sweet tooth, treat yourself to a Nutella&reg; Swirl Cheese cake Pot with Crispy Spider Noodles or for ultimate indulgence, get stuck into the Butternut &amp; Noodle Spiced Pancakes with Pecan and Maple.Fresh, fast and bursting with flavour, Pimp My Noodles with teach you how to transform the humble instant noodle into a tasty and impressive feast. Noodles just got pimped!

Pimp My Noodles

Turn Instant Noodles and Ramen into Fabulous Feasts!

Guy Jackson

Celia Farrar

Hailing from Hawaii, poke (or POH-key] is best described as laid-back sushi bowls, and is THE hottest food trend of the moment.Traditionally made from chunks of fresh, raw fish, anything goes when it comes to ingredients: select your fish, cube it, layer it on rice and pile it high with any topping you like. Simple!Start with the vibrant Tropical Ahi Poke, dressed with a zingy pineapple and chilli salad, or for something that packs a real flavour-punch try the wonderfully refreshing Lomi Lomi Salmon served on a bowl of crushed ice. Poke bowls are extremely customisable: if catering for vegetarians sub out the fish for chopped tempeh, tofu or even cubes of avocado and sweet potato.Complete with helpful instructions on how to prep fish and cook rice, you&rsquo;ll also find inspired ways to pimp up your bowls: from crunchy pickles and mouthwatering marinades to awesome sides and snacks and more! And whatever you do, make sure you leave room for the sweet stuff and drinks &ndash; this is seriously tasty comfort food that everyone will love.

Poke

Hawaiian-Inspired ‘Sushi' Bowls

Sophie Lee

Houseplants offer the perfect solution to the urban dweller, lacking in space &ndash; indoor and outdoor &ndash; and in Living With Plants, botanical-stylist, Sophie Lee, shows you simple but innovative ways to make your home gorgeously green. Starting with the basics, learn how to pick the right plant for your home (and specifically what room), what levels of sunlight your plant needs and the best space for your plants to thrive. Packed with information on plant types and breeds, how to dress a windowsill on a budget and essential tools, you&rsquo;ll also discover a comprehensive guide on plant care, teaching you how to nurture your plants correctly &ndash; from propagation and cuttings, to watering and potting, to recognising early signs of plant trouble and how to prevent them. With handy tips and tricks dotted throughout plus creative DIY plant projects like how to make your own terrariums to gorgeous kokedama and macram&eacute; plant hangers, Living With Plants is a beautiful manual of ideas for those who want to find inspiring ways to bring the beauty of nature into their home.

Living With Plants

A Guide To Indoor Gardening

David Frenkiel

Luise Vindahl

In Green Kitchen at Home, bestselling authors David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl share over 100 vegetarian recipes for the family favourites which feature in their own kitchen every day of the week. From quick, delicious weekday breakfasts and dinners, to more elaborate meals for weekend celebrations, this is food that will make you look and feel great. Recipes are smartly composed so they are easy to make, featuring prep and cook times as well as helpful tips along the way. Start with the staples such as Big-batch Tomato Sauce, Rice Cr&ecirc;pe Batter and Lazy Lentils and you&#39;ll have the building blocks for some standout meals throughout the week. The weekend recipes take a little more time to prepare but are delightfully uncomplicated: from Cauli Fish and Chips, their fun, vegetarian take on fish and chips, to a comforting Lemon Ricotta Lasagne and light yet indulgent Va-va-voom Doughnuts, they are most definitely worth the effort. With stunning photography and food styling, as well as charming personal anecdotes, Green Kitchen at Home sets a new standard in modern and inspiring vegetarian and gluten-free recipes. This is a cookbook you will refer to time and time again.

Green Kitchen at Home

Quick and Healthy Food for Every Day

Margie Broadhead

Move over ice cream, hello nice cream! With over 70 fresh and vibrant recipes, Guilt-Free Nice Cream has everything you need to know about creating delicious and flavourful dairy-free nice cream. Using bananas as the base, you simply add your main ingredients of choice, churn, chill and hey presto, you have your very own healthy ice cream! Flavours include classics such as Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble, Banana Rum n Raisin and Raspberry Ripple as well as more inventive combinations such as a tropical Pina Colada Nice Cream served inside a pineapple! Margie also shows you how you can use your nice cream as a show-stopping dessert including a triple layer Neopolitan Nice Cream Cake, Double-Choc Salted Caramal Mini Magnums and an exquisite Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tart. Not just for dessert, nice creams also make a healthy choice for breakfast; use in smoothie bowls, shakes, granola pots or for ultimate indulgence, serve on top of waffles or pancakes! Complete with recipes for fun sauces and toppings, cookies, brownies and a highly addictive Caramel Popcorn, Guilt-Free Nice Cream is the only frozen-treat you will need this summer: natural, nice and (just a little bit) bananas!

Guilt-Free Nice Cream

Over 70 Amazing Dairy-Free Ice Creams

Pocket Michelle Obama Wisdom has assembled the very best quotes from the world&rsquo;s favourite First Lady. Covering all of her passions &ndash; from her love of french fries to her feelings on fashion and feminism &ndash; this handy little book finally allows you to take Michelle&rsquo;s complete counsel wherever you go.On WomenEvery mother works hard, and every woman deserves to be respected.Like most women, I know how it feels to be overlooked, to be underestimated.On MenWhat I notice about men, all men, is that their order is me, my family, God is in there somewhere, but me is first.On HerselfI never cut class, I loved getting As. I like being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart was cooler than anything in the world.This book is a tribute to Michelle Obama, but she was not involved in its creation.

Pocket Michelle Wisdom

Wise and Inspirational Words From Michelle Obama

Fern Green

Everyone loves a melted cheese sandwich &ndash; they are cheap, quick and easy to make, and don&rsquo;t involve much cooking skills or special equipment. This book includes over 50 imaginative and delicious toasted sandwiches, perfect for hurried dinners, tight budgets, quick snacks or when you just don&rsquo;t feel like cooking a big meal.Featuring a list of tasty bread suggestions, from filling sourdoughs and seeded multigrain to sweet brioche and fruity loaves, grilled sandwiches don&rsquo;t need to be boring. Try a Bacon, guacamole and cheddar, Pulled pork and cheese or Corned beef with wholegrain mustard and gruyere. Meat-free delights include a Beetroot, rocket and goat&rsquo;s cheese and a game-changing Kimchi and stilton that is to die for.They don&rsquo;t all have to include cheese, either! A toasted Curry and mango chutney sandwich and a Peanut butter and honey will change the way you view this humble comfort food. And yes, there&rsquo;s a whole section on sweet sandwiches that will have you drooling: Blueberries, honey and cream cheese, a Raspberry, Nutella and mascarpone, and, the most decadent of all, Roasted strawberries, brie and dark chocolate.Melted, grilled and piping-hot: it&rsquo;s the only way you&rsquo;ll want to eat a sandwich again.

Melts

Over 50 Delicious Toasted and Grilled Sandwich Recipes

Libby VanderPloeg

White shirts are a classic &ndash; they can be dressed up or down, be worn fitted, cropped or tight; with skirts, jeans and trousers, or just on their own, if you&rsquo;re feeling daring!The Art of the White Shirt is a fun, inspirational book on how to make the most of your white T-shirts, blouses or shirts. Dress up your white T with some boyfriend jeans, a statement necklace and a sexy pair of stilettos, or wear it casually with a pair of culottes and your favourite sneakers. Try wearing your white shirt backwards for a fashion statement, or go for a classic look and pop it under your favourite cashmere jumper. Learn how to transform your wardrobe staple with accessories, some key wardrobe pieces - such as jeans, a pencil skirt, and a good pair of black trousers - and a little bit of imagination. Beautifully illustrated, and featuring 50 ingenious ideas, The Art of the White Shirt is a delightful book.

The Art of the White Shirt

Over 30 Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt, Blouse or Shirt

Michael Price

Why is my hair curly? What type of curls do I have? How do I deal with humidity and frizzy hair? In Unruly Curls, hairdresser Michael Price teaches anyone with curly hair how to love their locks, and how to get the most out of them.From tight ringlets to larger, wavy hair, Michael shows you how to care for your curls, whatever they look like and whatever your age. The book features how to get the best haircut for your curls, and how to recreate your salon-styled hair at home. As well as daily maintenance and suggested products to use, there are tutorials to show you how you can mix up your look as well as how to grow out chemically straightened hair. There are also tips on food and nutrition to nourish your locks from the inside out.This book aims to work as a handbook for those with curly hair to refer to on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis with a cool aesthetic that has never been done before. With a pro-curl attitude and a focus on the positives of curly hair, Unruly Curls is as a celebration of this hair type and will inspire anyone with curly hair.

Unruly Curls

How to Manage, Style and Love Your Curly Hair

Orathay Soukisvanh

Vania Nikolcic

In Super Spiralized, authors Orathay and Vania show you how you can use your spiralizer, mandoline slicer or even just a vegetable peeler to produce creative, delicious meals - some low-carb, some that are just plain tasty.Vegetable noodles and spaghetti are a great subsitution for heavy carbs such as pasta and rice, and make for a much healthier diet. But now and again, it&rsquo;s nice to balance out these lighter meals with a treat.There are speedy meals, like a Courgette, feta and mint frittata and an Endive and roquefort salad - both great if you&rsquo;re in a hurry. Some of the recipes featured are low-carb and light, like the Rice-paper rolls, the Grilled vegetable salad, and a Beetroot spaghetti with basil and chevre.Other recipes are purely indulgent, and will show you that you don&rsquo;t just have to make vegetable noodles and spaghetti with you spiralizer. Try some Julienned vegetable tempura, a Butternut squash and filo tart and Steak frites revisited.With over 30 new and exciting recipes, Super Spiralized will show you how to make the most out of your spiralizer.

Super Spiralized

Fresh & Delicious Ways to Use Your Spiralizer

Jeff Chegwin

Carmela DiClemente

Failure is something none of us like to experience, but in Dare to Win, Jeff Chegwin and Carmela DiClemente&#160;explain that mistakes are not only good for us, they can actually lead to huge successes.If you look at the most inspirational innovators, athletes and icons throughout history, they all share a common belief &ndash; they simply do not entertain the notion of failure as a bad thing.In Dare to Win you&rsquo;ll read some real life lessons, learnt by the most talented and successful people in the world. From Steve Jobs to Beyonce, Simon Cowell, Michael Jordan, Einstein, JK Rowling, Zaha Hadid, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more, all these superstars have had to confront failure.Just been sacked? It could be the best thing that&rsquo;s ever happened to you. Keep getting your ideas knocked back at work? Rethink your approach.Told with humour and compassion, these are stories to inspire us all to learn from our mistakes.

Dare to Win

Lessons from 57 of the World's Most Successful People

Bec Vrana Dickinson

Liven up your lunch box with this vibrant and creative cookbook, helping you to transform your lunchtimes.Whether it is a lunch on the go, eating at your desk, or a catch-up with friends or colleagues Love Your Lunches has over 50 inspiring ideas to brighten up your afternoon meals.From a red lentil, squash and coconut dal&#160;to a quick and fuss-free&#160;sushi bento bowl, each recipe is nutritionally balanced, easy-to-make and mouthwateringly delicious. Learn how you can adapt last night&rsquo;s leftovers for an exciting lunchtime meal, batch meals you can freeze ahead, fast lunches you can whip together in the morning, in a matter of minutes, as well as fresh and cost effective ideas for those days when you haven&rsquo;t got the time to make your own lunch at home.There are also ideas for toppers, snacks, shared lunches and that inevitable 4 p.m. slump. Taking just 30 minutes or less to prepare, all the recipes are easy to adapt&#160;so you can easily mix and match your lunch to your own personal preference.With a fun and playful design and recipes that are healthy yet satisfying and full of flavour, Love Your Lunches will help you to reclaim your lunch break.

Love Your Lunches

Vibrant & Healthy Recipes to Brighten up Your Day

Harriet Griffey

&lsquo;Confidence is like a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger it gets.&rsquo; &ndash; Anon Confidence is a key asset in life - from presentations at work to first dates, there are so many situations where a little confidence goes a&#160;long way. With tips on job interviews, body language and making a great first impression, I Want to Be Confident contains straightforward, well-researched advice to improve anyone&rsquo;s confidence and self-esteem. Harriet Griffey identifies what it takes to improve confidence and offers practical tips on embracing our social and working lives and approaching our personal and professional relationships more positively, and in a way that authentically reflects who we are and what we want to achieve. In today&rsquo;s virtual, social networking world, there is a downside: online rather than personal interaction is creating a climate of social awkwardness and a lack of social confidence, particularly among young people. If we don&rsquo;t demonstrate our abilities or show our unique qualities, it&rsquo;s difficult to be confident about them. We need to practise to improve our confidence.

I Want to be Confident

Living, Working and Communicating with Confidence

In I Want to Be Happy, Harriet Griffey shows how everyone can achieve happiness, whatever their age, and whether or not they have been born with &lsquo;the cheerful gene&rsquo;. With chapters on wellness, mindfulness, health and fitness, Harriet covers the positive steps we can take to be happier in an accessible way.The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques, meditation and staying strong in difficult times. Harriet shows us that happiness is not just about relieving misery, counteracting stress or reducing anxiety: it&rsquo;s also about protecting emotional and physical health by interacting more positively with the lives we lead.&lsquo;Do anything, but let it produce joy...&rsquo; Walt Whitman

I Want to be Happy

How to Live a Happy Life

Energy balls and bars are the number one snack. They are full of superfoods and can be easily made at home.With health benefits in mind, all these recipes are dairy-free, mostly gluten-free, cooked, raw and packed full of protein. The punch comes with the ingredients: chia seeds, hemp seeds, oats, quinoa, almond butter, walnuts, cacao, carob, coconut oil, goji berries and dates. All are rich in vitamins and minerals and can help boost the immune system as well as have anti-inflammatory properties. Each recipe helps boost your body&rsquo;s natural defences, giving it the protein it needs to keep the body functioning at its very best.These energising snacks are cheap and easy to grab on the go, as they can be packed in a lunchbox for work, school, travel or when exercising. And if you have too many, they are easy to freeze for later.What more could you ask for in a little snack? The recipes in this cookbook are simple and presented simply. You can immediately see all the ingredients you will need laid out, check the preparation time and quickly scan the method.

Energy Bars and Balls

Over 60 Protein-packed Snacks

In Super Smoothies there are over 60 healthy smoothie recipes divided into 12 detox plans to help your body detoxify efficiently.From stimulating metabolism, achieving clearer skin, alkalising and aiding digestion to boosting your immunity, there&rsquo;s a smoothie plan for everyone. Each recipe is packed full of goodness, helping you achieve optimum health.We need to give our bodies some assistance in eleminating harmful substances and toxins in our immediate surroundings and a detox plan can help with this. A smoothie detox can give the body the time it needs to flush out the backlog of toxins. By increasing your intake of a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and eliminating processed foods, smoothies help to restore your natural balance.A short detox is a wonderful way to boost your system and stimulate the whole metabolic process. Excess weight falls off, your skin becomes clearer, your hair shines and your eyes brighten, making you super, happy and healthy.

Super Smoothies

Over 60 Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Nadia Damaso

In Eat Better Not Less Nadia Damaso proves that by eating the right ingredients, you can look and feel fantastic without sacrificing on flavour.With over 100 quick and tasty recipes, Nadia shows that with a little bit of planning, it&rsquo;s easy to embrace a healthy lifestyle.Start the morning with a bowl of creamy Vanilla Quinoa Porridge or a guilt-free Banana Ice Cream and you&rsquo;ll be full of energy for the rest of the day. For lunch, Avocado Pizza makes a delicious feast, and the Sweet Potato Burgers are perfect for a weeknight dinner with friends. There&rsquo;s even room for treats: try the decadent Amaranth Hot Chocolate, a light Banana Chia Cake which makes the perfect snack, or a rich and satisfying Nougat Cheesecake.Nadia&rsquo;s philosophy is simple: food that&rsquo;s good for you needn&rsquo;t be boring or leave you hungry. With dishes for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike, Eat Better Not Less is a bible for anyone who loves nutritious, flavoursome food.

Eat Better Not Less

100 Healthy and Satisfying Recipes

Laura Herring

The 5:2, or fast diet, works by restricting calorie intake for two non-consecutive days a week, while allowing you to eat normally on the other five days. In The Fast Days Cookbook, food writer, Laura Herring shows you how you can avoid entering the hanger zone on your fast days with recipes that give you maximum satisfaction for the fewest calories. The focus is on planning what to eat and when, cleverly combining ingredients that provide huge flavours &ndash; fast days should not be a punishment! If you enjoy food, then you should also enjoy it on your fasting days, not resign yourself to sad-looking salads. With over 70 delicious, quick and easy recipes ranging from 50 calories to 350 calories, the meals in this book can actually be enjoyed any day &ndash; fast or feast! Taking you from Breakfast to Lunch and Dinner, you&rsquo;ll also find recipes for low-cal snacks, sweet treats and even toppings and dressings. You can mix and match the meals in the book to suit you and your lifestyle, and there are plenty of make-fresh and pack-up ideas to stash in your bag and take to work. Choose from Turkish-style baked eggs, burrito bowls, Nori wraps, Thai beef salad, pork and quinoa burgers and spicy dahls &ndash; there&rsquo;s even a banana and cardamom &lsquo;ice cream&rsquo;. Fast days should make your food work hard to earn its place on your plate! And who says you have to dine alone on your fast days? Most of the dishes&#160;in this book can also be eaten as part of a family meal, with a few simple add-ons. Complete with menu plans, batch cooking ideas, store cupboard essentials and time-saving tips and tricks, this book shows you how the 5:2 diet can become a seamless part of your lifestyle.

The Fast Days Cookbook

Delicious & Filling Low-Calorie Recipes for the 5:2 Diet

Darcey Bussell

Darcey Bussell chronicles Darcey from her early years through to her final performance. Along with images of her on stage and in costume, there are intimate behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals and preparation, from world famous photographers. 
 
Darcey provides a fascinating insight into the ballet world, with personal anecdotes and memories of some of the most important moments in her career. It features her now famous performances in ballets such as Swan Lake, Cinderella, Giselle, Manon, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. 
 
A must for lovers of ballet and dance, this latest edition features a new foreword from Darcey, plus a spectacular silver design finish to the spine, cover and gilded edges. This is truly a beautiful book to own and treasure.

A Life in Pictures

Kéda Black

Whether you&rsquo;re after a late night treat, a sweet snack in front of the TV, or a super speedy dinner party dessert that will still impress your guests, Nutella&reg; Mug Cakes will have you sorted.With over 30 recipes for delicious Nutella&reg;-based desserts that require minimal effort and time, all you need is a few minutes to spare and a serious Nutella&reg; craving!There&rsquo;s no long list of fancy ingredients or cooking equipment, and hardly any time at all to set aside to make a delectable dessert. Go Nutella&reg;!

Nutella Mug Cakes and More

Quick and Easy Cakes, Cookies and Sweet Treats

Giancarlo Caldesi

Katie Caldesi

In Sicily, Italian aficionados Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi head to the island to immerse themselves in its diverse food scene, and soak up the varied landscapes.Thanks to its rich history Sicilian food has Italian, Greek, Spanish, French and Arab influences, making the food full of exotic flavours and extremely delicious.Starting in the capital, Palermo, the couple come across some exciting street food that features tasty Arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese) to Sfincione, a thick Sicilian pizza, topped with tomatoes, onions, anchovies and casciocavallo cheese. Heading to Noto, almonds feature in some of Italy&rsquo;s most memorable desserts including a classic Semifreddo to a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). No Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes and eggplants) and the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli.Join Katie and Giancarlo as they wander along the Arab domes and arches, Byzantine mosaics, baroque stucco work and Norman palace walls. Sicily is a stunning cookbook and visual feast of one of Italy&rsquo;s most amazing destinations.

Sicily

Recipes from an Italian Island

Annie Morris

Jonny Shimmin

Spoon is a celebration of morning time: filled with over 50 nourishing breakfast bowl recipes to start your day off on the right foot.Each recipe is made up of a short list of high-quality ingredients, to create simple, flavourful breakfast dishes that will fit into our everyday, often hectic, schedules.Featuring a combination of sweet and savoury granola, muesli and porridge bowls, authors Annie Morris and Jonny Shimmin share their simple philosophy for breakfast: a good reason to jump out of bed in the morning. From the Cinnamon and Pecan Granola, to more interesting flavour combinations such as the delicious Black Forest Granola with Cherry Compte to a savoury Avocado Porridge with a sticky Sweet Chilli Jam, this is a modern and fresh approach to breakfast. You&rsquo;ll also find exciting recipes for toppings, butters and smoothies, as well as more indulgent breakfasts bowls, for those slower weekend mornings.With a design-led aesthetic and special collaborations from well-known food names, Spoon will show you how to incorporate breakfast as part of a healthy, balanced diet or better yet, as the perfect &lsquo;pick-me-up&rsquo; snack!

Spoon

Simple and Nourishing Breakfast Bowls That Can Be Enjoyed Any Time of Day

P G Wodehouse is widely recognized as the greatest English comic writer of the twentieth century. 
 
His characters and settings have entered our language and our mythology. The first ever collected edition (Wodehouse had many publishers in his lifetime), the Everyman Wodehouse, will contain all the novels and stories, newly edited and reset from the first British edition. 
 
Printed on cream-wove, acid-free paper, sewn and bound in cloth, each Everyman volume is already recognized as the finest edition of the master ever published.

Everyman's Library P G WODEHOUSE

Everyman's Pocket Classics complements highly successful Pocket Poets series, offering the best prose writing in a handy pocket-sized format. Like all Everyman Library books, each title is printed on a cream-wove, acid-free paper with full cloth sewn binding, headbands and silk ribbon marker. Eminently collectable and great gifts.

Everyman's Library POCKET CLASSICS

Pocket clothbound volumes from the world's greatest poets, and with a stunning range of anthologies. Each volume has an elegant jacket, full cloth sewn binding, silk ribbon marker and headbands, with gold stamping on front and spine and decorative endpapers. In size, price and presentation they make ideal gifts and are a joy to read and collect. More than eighty titles in print.

Everyman's Library POCKET POETS

Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics

Ex-Heroes

Explore with Peter Rabbit

Extraordinary Lives

Factory Girls

Fairwick Chronicles

Fairytale in Progress

Faith, Hope and Glory

Laid-back Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco investigates crimes in the dangerous world of first century Rome, a place of political intrigue, corruption and murder.

Falco

Fall of the Dragon

Luce doesn’t like the sound of the Sword and Cross reform school, and it lives up to all her expectations. Until she meets Daniel. He’s perfect, but what she doesn’t realise is that they have met before. Many times. He is a fallen angel, and each time they meet they are torn apart, Luce dying and Daniel forced to live on without her. They think that they have found a way to break the curse, but they will have to make great sacrifices along the way. Love never dies in this darkly romantic series which spans centuries in its storytelling.

Fallen

Falling Kingdoms

Far Out Five

Far-Flung Adventures

Sam and Remi Fargo are a husband and wife team on a quest. Treasure hunters, they travel the world looking for ancient artefacts and exotic bounty. They're in it for the history and the mystery, but others are not so honourable, and the Fargo's often find themselves caught up in ancient riddles, desperate to solve the puzzle before the bad guys get there first.

Fargo Adventures

Fate & Flame

Father Brown

Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage

Faust

Feral Love

More than 100 million copies sold worlwide, this is a series that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

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