Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Corinne Mynatt

Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘First Book’ category (2022)Tools For Food explores the history of 250 of our most-loved and intriguing kitchen items and how they&#39;ve changed the way we live. From 12th century Mongolian fire pots, to 17th century Chinese scissors, from beloved Tupperware food containers to the iconic Alessi lemon squeezer, this culinary journey covers well-loved items, as well as lesser known objects. From primitive tools to high-end objects conceived by brands such as Le Creuset, Joseph Joseph, IKEA, Tala, Rosti, Pyrex, Oxo Good Grips, Droog, Staub and many more, the reader will be taken on a journey around the globe, exploring how and what we cook has changed over the centuries, showing similarities and diversity across times and cultures. From basic necessities to design objects, each image is accompanied by a text detailing its origin, as well as interesting facts about its relationship between culture and cooking.

Tools for Food

The Objects that Influence How and What We Eat

James Rich

Who doesn&#39;t love apples? Grown, harvested and eaten for centuries, apples play an important role in everyday life and are enjoyed in a huge variety of ways.Author James Rich hails from apple country in Somerset, England, where his family own a cider farm. Apples, it could be said, are in his blood, this is a collection of over 90 of his best-loved recipes. Try your hand at a summery Crunchy apple, cherry and kale salad, a comforting Slow-roasted pork belly and pickled apple, and an Ultimate apple crumble, all washed down with a Cider and thyme cocktail. James uses whole apples as well as cider, apple juice, cider brandy and cider vinegar to add depth to his dishes.Apples can be delicate and complementary, floral and simple or they can be bold, sharp and stand out from the crowd. Set to the backdrop of his family&rsquo;s stunning apple, Apple is a celebration of this humble fruit.

Apple

Recipes from the Orchard

Flora Shedden

aran (Scottish Gaelic)From the Old Irish ar&aacute;nNounbread, loaf (masculine noun, nominative case)Aran is a beautiful cookbook from an artisan bakery in the heart of Scotland with the same name.In it, Great British Bake Off star Flora Shedden shares her simple, modern recipes and a window onto a picturesque life below the highlands, with stunning location photography and stories about the people and the place that inspire her creations.With a clean and fresh design, Aran is both whimsical and contemporary, and would be a perfect gift or self-buy for beginners, established bakers, armchair travellers or any lovers of baked goods!Sweet and savoury recipes take you from breakfast, through elevenses, through to your afternoon tea and after-dinner sweet treats, and include Poppy morning rolls, Twice-baked almond croissants, Peach, chocolate and almond brioche, Poached quince porridge, Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls and Banana, date and chocolate loaf cake.

Aran

Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland

Irina Georgescu

WINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST BAKING AND DESSERTS BOOK 
 
 &ldquo;A joy and an education. Irina Georgescu has disentangled the strands woven into Romanian cooking and identity and she has done so deliciously, through glorious cakes, pies, strudels and doughnuts. Cook, eat, learn.&ldquo; &ndash; Diana Henry&ldquo;I am such a huge admirer of Irina Georgescu in general, and of this extraordinarily impressive and important book in particular. A must-have, not just for enquiring bakers but, crucially, for all those interested in the context and evolution of culinary culture.&rdquo; &ndash; Nigella LawsonTava is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today&rsquo;s cuisine in Romania. The author&rsquo;s aim is to also share the story of those dishes that have come to represent the identity of different cultural communities across the country. Tava means tray in Romanian, a metaphor for how a whole culinary landscape is presented to the reader. You will find Armenian pakhlava, Saxon plum pies, Swabian poppyseed crescents, Jewish fritters, and Hungarian lango&#537;i alongside pl&#259;cinte pies, alivenci corn cake, strudels and fruit dumplings. Rice or pearl barley puddings, doughnuts and gingerbread biscuits come with their own story, while chocolate mousses, meringues in custard sauce and coffee ice cream introduce you to the glamour of famous Romanian and Eastern European pastry shops. The book is written with integrity and respect towards this rich heritage connecting the past with a present which can be encountered by the reader when travelling in Romania. The recipes are easy to follow, beautifully photographed, and tempt the reader to embrace the unfamiliar as much as the familiar, while enjoying their comforting and homely feel.

Tava

Eastern European Baking and Desserts From Romania & Beyond

Gillian Reith

Nichola Lowther

Linsey Reith

Nichola Reith

For the Reith sisters, food is about delighting the senses &ndash; cooking delicious things that look as good as they taste.Full of recipes for every occasion, from brunch and picnics to afternoon tea and dinner parties, Three Sisters Bake shares the ethos that food is for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.Featuring hearty recipes like tomato, rocket and feta soup to light and summery prawn, coconut and rice salad, there is a recipe to suit every season. From easy pancakes for beginners to impressive crusty breads for the more confident home cook, Three Sisters Bake will be cherished by all.Best of all, the impressive cake section will inspire anyone with a sweet tooth - from the berry-drenched naked Victoria sponge, to a cream-cheese-frosting covered lime and courgette cake, you won&rsquo;t be able to resist a second slice of any of these bakes.Filled with classic recipes as well as contemporary dishes that will undoubtedly become new favourites, Three Sisters Bake is a celebration of flavours from three sisters who love food.

Three Sisters Bake

Delectable Recipes for Every Day

Hardie Grant Books

In Pocket Kardashian Wisdom, the world&rsquo;s&#160;most famous family offer their opinions on&#160;absolutely everything you can think of &ndash; from authenticity, to growing older, to how to take your best selfie.Whether you can&rsquo;t live without them, or you&#160;just can&rsquo;t look away, the Kardashian gang are&#160;an absolute goldmine of philosophy, advice&#160;and hysterical one-liners, and this collection of&#160;their best quotes is a must-have for any fan. Organised into six chapters with full-colour chapter openers and spot illustrations of separate portraits throughout, Pocket Kardashian Wisdom covers all aspects of the Kardashian empire &ndash; STYLE, HUSTLE, SELF-LOVE, HATERS, FAMILY and SASS.&#160; 
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&lsquo;I&rsquo;ll cry at the end of the day. Not with fresh make up.&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kim 
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&lsquo;On the cover of a magazine it said I was drunk and alone and just for the record, is there a problem with that?&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kris 
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&lsquo;My vibe right now is just living life.&rsquo;&#160;&mdash;Kourtney 
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Pocket Kardashian Wisdom

Sassy, Shameless and Surprisingly Profound Quotes From the Whole Family

Özlem Warren

Shortlisted for the 2024 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. 
 
 &ldquo;An absolute feast of Turkish home cooking&rdquo; &ndash; Diana Henry 
 
&ldquo;I absolutely love getting lost in this book. Wonderful recipe after wonderful recipe. You are in excellent hands with &Ouml;zlem as your guide. The text and stories transport you, while simultaneously making you extremely hungry, for food and discovery alike.&rdquo; &ndash; Joe Woodhouse 
 
&ldquo;Sebze is a celebration of some of Turkey&rsquo;s most celebrated and most loved vegetable recipes and there is nobody better equipped to share them with us than &Ouml;zlem.&rdquo; &ndash; Sabrina Ghayour 
 
&#39;Sebze&#39; translates as vegetables in Turkish and so this cookbook is a collection of 85 vegetarian recipes celebrating T&uuml;rkiye (Turkey) and its food. 
 
 Inspired by thousands of years of rich and diverse culinary heritage, Sebze is a recipe collection built with convenience and flavour in mind, championing popular Turkish classics, along with lesser-known regional specialties, such as G&ouml;zleme (Stuffed Flatbreads), &Ccedil;&#305;lb&#305;r (Turkish Style Poached Eggs with Garlicky Yoghurt), Beetroot with Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses,&#160;Otlu&#160;Tava&#160;B&ouml;re&#287;i&#160;(Easy, Herby Pan B&ouml;rek),&#160;Nohut D&uuml;r&uuml;m&uuml; (Gaziantep&rsquo;s Spiced Chickpea Wrap) and more. You will be glad to know there are scrumptious sweet treats in Sebze too, from the Turkish classic milk-based F&#305;r&#305;n S&uuml;tl&ccedil; to the luscious Pumpkin and Walnut Baklava&#160;&ndash; &Ouml;zlem&rsquo;s take on the much loved classic. 
 
 A passionate and skilled advocate for her national cuisine, &Ouml;zlem will show you how to make meals that you want to &ndash; and can &ndash; cook, making Sebze the perfect introduction to Turkish food for the home cook.

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Vegetarian Recipes from My Turkish Kitchen

In Orchard cook and writer James Rich explores the huge variety of food that can be found in the English countryside; whether that is in the ancient orchards and hedgerows abundant with ingredients or the humble veg patch or kitchen garden verdant with home-grown staples. Celebrating fruit, including pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, gooseberries, elderflower, blackberries as well and quinces, medlars and apples, James offers more than 60 delightful recipes &ndash; both sweet and savoury &ndash; that are inspired by some of the most famous and delicious home-grown produce from England&rsquo;s ancient gardens. From Slow-Roasted Pulled Harissa Lamb with Apricot &amp; Chilli Jam or Chicken and Cherry Tray Bake for a special occasion feast, to a simple Apple, Plum and Walnut Cobbler or Chocolate Cobnut Tart for a warming autumnal pudding, James draws inspiration from seasonal produce that will gently encourage you to explore and cook from your own kitchen gardens. With a focus on core fruits, vegetables and nuts that are grown in orchards and among hedgerows, but which are also easily accessible for people everywhere, as well as a note on foraging and the kitchen pantry, Orchard is a treasure trove of edible gems that you will return to cook from, time and time again.

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Sweet and Savoury Recipes from the Countryside

David Frenkiel

Luise Vindahl

Delicious, nutritious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, inspired by flavors from around the world, from the Green Kitchen Stories family.The Green Kitchen Stories family David, Luise and their children are a family who love to travel. Hungry to see and taste more of the world, they embarked on an around-the-world trip with their seven-month-year-old.Start the day with indulgent almond pumpkin waffles from San Francisco, tuck into a raw beansprout pad thai from Thailand for lunch, and a Sri Lankan vegetable curry for supper. With easy to find ingredients and simple instructions, these recipes are sure to be a success.With stunning photography and food styling, as well as personal anecdotes and images from the authors&rsquo; travels, Green Kitchen Travels shares modern and inspiring vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes for all appetites.

Green Kitchen Travels

Healthy Vegetarian Food Inspired by Our Adventures

Christopher Winn

In The Book of Christmas,&#160;best-selling author and acclaimed historian, Christopher Winn, casts a&#160;revealing eye over the stories, myths and legends of the most celebrated festival of the year: Christmas. 
 
 In this lovingly written collection of festive myths, legends and (quite often) bizarre traditions, discover the fascinating truth behind some of our most cherished Christmas rituals and customs. 
 
 Along with&#160;a detailed Christmas timeline outlining significant moments and stories throughout history as well as the evolution behind many of the more&#160;mainstream customs, Christopher Winn&#160;unearths all sorts of unusual and symbolic traditions from around the world; from the Druidical origins of the parasitic plant mistletoe and why we now associate it with kissing, to Japan&#39;s predilection for a Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas dinner, to&#160;why we send cards, hang decorations, sing carols, eat turkey and much, much more &ndash; discover&#160;the fascinating&#160;truth (and oddities) behind this very special holiday.&#160; 
 
 Beautifully produced and charmingly illustrated, The&#160;Book of Christmas is a treasure trove of all things Christmas to delight the whole family.

The Book of Christmas

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions

Carol Tai

As we all know, pets are the best-loved members of the family; they are always there with a wagging tail, and, unless there&rsquo;s a sofa-scratching or shoe-chewing incident, we rarely have cause to argue with them.Such is people&rsquo;s love of their animals that accessories and clothing have become a booming business &ndash; think designer dog leads, personalised collars, rain coats and even dog food cookbooks &ndash; but with Hoop n Loop, there&rsquo;s a difference: pets become the stars of their owners&rsquo; wardrobes and homes.In 2017, after years spent as a professional pattern cutter in the fashion industry, animal lover Carol Tai decided to put her two passions together &ndash; illustration and dogs &ndash; to create personalised t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, cushions and tote bags featuring people&rsquo;s pet portraits.This book, with a brief introduction explaining how to get started, pull-out and downloadable templates and step-by-step projects showing you exactly how to recreate the 20 most popular breeds in thread form, is perfect for the dog lover and fashion addict alike, showing just how easy it is to create your own homage.

Hoop n Loop

How to Embroider Your Dog's Portrait

Harry Styles is one of – if not – the biggest pop stars in the world right now. From finding fame on The XFactor to his sensational solo success, Harry in 30 Images is a look at Harry Styles’ rise to superstardom. 
 
Harry Styles has earned many accolades and this book will explore 30 of his biggest highlights to date, including his hat trick at the Grammys, performing with Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and his sold-out Love on Tour. 
 
Each of the 30 images is accompanied by an explainer on why it’s such an iconic moment in Harry’s life, and is a must-have for any Harry Styles fan. 
 
Harry in 30 Images is a visual history of Harry Styles’ biggest moments to date and proves him as one of the most exciting artists of his generation.

Harry in 30 Images

A Visual Story of His Biggest Moments

José Pizarro

Recipes from Andalusia is a culinary exploration of Andalusia, a place where the past and modernity blend together to form a rather magical destination. Not just a feast for the eyes, Andalusia is also a food-lover&#39;s paradise. In Recipes from Andalusia, award-winning chef Jos&eacute; Pizarro takes readers on a journey through it&#39;s most delicious dishes. Many of the dishes go back to Moorish times &ndash; or earlier &ndash; and each of the eight provinces has their own special dish. Try your hand at Pork loin with pear and hazelnuts, Prawns baked in salt with mango, chilli, coriander salsa, and a rather boozy Barbary fig margarita. Written in Jos&eacute;&#39;s signature fuss-free style, this is genuine, bold-tasting Spanish food, easily made at home. A beautiful keepsake that provides an impressive, fresh look at the region&#39;s cuisine and set to the backdrop of beautiful location shots, Recipes from Andalusia is a must for anyone who loves authentic, simple Spanish food.

Recipes from Andalusia

&lsquo;A fantastic and heartfelt book, full of recipes that make you feel like Spain should be your home.&rsquo; &ndash; Tom KerridgeBordering Spain&#39;s southern coast, Andalusia is a place where the past and modernity blend together to form a rather magical destination. From sandy beaches to amazing architecture, buzzing tapas bars and flamenco dancers, it&#39;s full of passion.Not just a feast for the eyes, Andalusia is also a food-lover&#39;s paradise. In Andalusia, award-winning chef Jos&eacute; Pizarro takes readers on a journey through it&#39;s most delicious dishes. Many of the dishes go back to Moorish times &ndash; or earlier &ndash; and each of the eight provinces has their own special dish. Try your hand at Pork loin with pear and hazelnuts, Prawns baked in salt with mango, chilli, coriander salsa, and a rather boozy Barbary fig margarita. Written in Jos&eacute;&#39;s signature fuss-free style, this is genuine, bold-tasting Spanish food, easily made at home.Andalusia is all about simple pleasures: a glass of wine or sherry, a piece of cheese or ham, and good company. Set to the backdrop of beautiful location shots, Andalusia is a must for anyone who loves authentic, simple Spanish food.

Andalusia

Recipes from Seville and Beyond

In Pocket Diana Wisdom, the Princess of Wales shares her pearls of wisdom on everything from love to culture and society, kindness, leadership and family.Full of inspirational quotes and wise words, this little book pays homage to the people&#39;s princess.On Family 
Family is the most important thing in the world.On Work 
I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.On Love 
If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.Pocket Diana Wisdom is part of the Pocket Wisdom series - get more inspiration and wise words from Pocket Audrey Hepburn Wisdom, Pocket Coco Chanel Wisdom, Pocket Frida Kahlo Wisdom and many more.

Pocket Diana Wisdom

Wise and Inspirational Words from the People's Princess

Stella Andromeda

PLAYFUL GEMINI, 
 MID-AIR, QUICK WIT, THAT SHARP TONGUE. 
 FULL LIFE, TWICE OVER.Who are you going to fall in love with next? What job should you really be in? When are you finally going to come into that big money? Why does everyone freak out when Mercury is in retrograde?In our increasingly turbulent world, many of us are looking to the sky to find guidance in the ancient art of astrology. In Gemini, Stella Andromeda will tell you all you need to know about your astrological life as the water carrier. Learn how to harness the ancient power of the zodiac and open your mind to what the universe can offer in ways you never would have imagined. With advice that covers everything from self-care to sex, this little book is your key to a very starry future.Contents include: Get to Know Gemini: Lucky colour; Gemini careers; How Gemini communicates; The Gemini Deep Dive: Self-care; The Gemini home; Food and cooking; How Gemini wants to be loved; Give Me More: Your birth chart, The Moon effect; Saturn return.

Gemini

Quadrille

Harry Styles isn’t just a global superstar — he’s a walking, talking mood board of confidence, kindness and killer one-liners. From chart-topping hits to headline-making fashion moments, Harry has a way with words that’s as unforgettable as his stage presence. What Harry Says gathers some of his most iconic, heartfelt and downright fabulous quotes into one perfectly giftable little book.Honest, uplifting and effortlessly cool, his words celebrate individuality, self-expression and finding joy in the journey. Whether he’s reminding us that “Happiness isn’t this final resting place. Life is about the peaks and troughs,” encouraging us with “If you're happy doing what you're doing then nobody can tell you you're not successful,” or boldly declaring, “You can never be overdressed. There’s no such thing,” Harry’s outlook is equal parts grounded and glam.Stylish, giftable and packed with feel-good energy, this little book is the perfect present for the Harry fan in your life — or a treat for yourself. Ideal for birthdays, stocking fillers, graduations or just because, What Harry Says is a small but mighty reminder to live boldly, dress up, stay kind and embrace every high and low along the way.

What Harry Says

The Unofficial Collection

Lisa Nieschlag

Lars Wentrup

In Love with New York is an irresistible combination of 50 delicious sweet and savoury recipes and stories of epic romance. Take a carriage ride through Central Park or hail a yellow taxi and discover all the culinary delights that New York has to offer, from classic pastrami sandwiches and indulgent brunch dishes to the quintessential Cosmopolitan cocktail. Be inspired by the city that never sleeps and relive moments from classic films and TV series such as When Harry Met Sally and Sex and the City. In Love with New York will make you fall head over heels for the Big Apple.

In Love with New York

Recipes and Stories from the City That Never Sleeps

Suzie Lee

In Simply Chinese Feasts, Suzie Lee pulls the reader up a seat to her table to explore the myriad Chinese celebrations, festivals and traditions, all of which centre around food and family. All the recipes have been designed for the home kitchen. Growing up, TV presenter and author Suzie Lee was extremely fortunate in that her parents carried on the customs and traditions of Hong Kong in their family home in Northern Ireland, and now Suzie wants to do the same with this follow up book to her debut cookbook Simply Chinese. Ring in Chinese New Year with crescent moon-shaped dumplings (to be eaten during the last hour of the old year and the first hour of the new) and indulge in a fish dish to encourage prosperity. Recipes include Salted Chilli Chicken, Traditional Dumplings, Lotus Root Crisps, as well as Chestnut Tart and Fluffy Birthday Cupcakes. Structured via food group, in each section, Suzie will reveal the traditions, symbolism and lucky sayings associated with fish, meat, bread or cakes, before delving into delicious recipes to be shared and celebrated with family and friends. And Suzie will, of course, throw in her famous twists, allowing the reader to tailor recipes to their needs.&#160;Looking for kid-, veggie-, budget-friendly or super quick meals? Look no further!

Simply Chinese Feasts

Tasty Recipes for Friends and Family

&#39;Jos&eacute;&#39;s recipes take us to the heart of the very best of Spanish cooking.&#39; &ndash; Rick SteinIn this compact edition of the award-winning cookbook, Basque, leading Spanish chef, Jos&eacute; Pizarro,&#160; takes readers on a journey around this magical place, taking inspiration from traditional dishes and local ingredients, and adding his own unique twist.From the delicious bite-sized morsels known as pintxos Basque-style tapas to more hearty main meals and sumptuous desserts, Jos&eacute; shows you how easy it is to prepare Spanish food at home. The cuisine of this region is wonderful to share with family and friends but it&#39;s also about informality and not being a slave to your stove. Set to the backdrop of the stunning views of San Sebasti&aacute;n and the rest of the Basque Country, Basque is a culinary jaunt around one of Spain&#39;s most colourful and exciting food destinations.

Basque

Spanish Recipes From San Sebastian & Beyond

Dan Jones

The UK&rsquo;s &lsquo;gin renaissance&rsquo; has been under way for several years as tastes and drinking habits have changed. Once dubbed &lsquo;Mother&rsquo;s ruin&rsquo;, gin sales topped &pound;1bn for the first time in 2015 as younger drinkers flocked to a new generation of artisanal distilleries. And with so many brands now on the market, a little guidance is surely required&hellip; 
 
In Gin: Shake, Muddle, Stir&#8203;, Dan Jones introduces readers to the best gin makers on the planet, as well as some of the most exciting mixes that can be made from the spirit. If you&rsquo;re a fan of a classic G&amp;T and want to take things to a unchartered territories, look no further. Featuring all the staples like the Gin Fizz, Martini and Gimlet, Dan will have you dabbling with a Pink Lady, a Negroni (current hipster favourite) and an Rhubarb Sparkler in no time. 
 
Recipes include easy three-ingredient-recipes, to punches, apertifs, teas, martinis and more. Dan also shares his favourite syrup recipes that will elevate your cocktail making skills to new levels. With one bottle, you will soon be making over 40 drinks that will ensure you are the life and soul of any party.

Gin: Shake, Muddle, Stir

Over 40 of the Best Drinks for Serious Gin Lovers

Irina Janakievska

WINNER OF THE 2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL BOOK 
 
WINNER OF THE 2025 BRITISH LIBRARY FOOD SEASON NARRATIVE COOKERY BOOK AWARD 
 
WINNER OF A SPECIAL JURY AWARD AT THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS 2025 
 
ONE OF SAVEUR'S BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024 
 
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON DEBUT COOKERY BOOK AWARD 2025 
 
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023 
 
"The Balkan Kitchen is a treasure trove of delicious recipes, history and personal stories. A book to cook and learn from, to get lost in the beauty of a colourful diverse culture…and make you dream of visiting the region." – Olia Hercules 
 
"The Balkan Kitchen achieves what only the best recipe books can achieve…It is a book to come to for the food and stay with for the stories." – Tara Wigley 
 
"Irina's food is rich with history that tells of a region at the crossroads of myriad peoples and cultures." – Melissa Thompson 
 
In The Balkan Kitchen, Irina Janakievska gives a voice to the vast and varied dishes and cultural heritage of the Balkan region. 
 
Explore this diverse and expansive region of cuisine with recipes including everything from Aubergine in Walnut Sauce and Leek, Lemon, and Olive Salad to Easter Roast Lamb and Chicken Paprikash, and of course sweet treats such as Vanilici Cookies and Chocolate Baklava. Irina's food is as vibrant and joyful as the stunning location photography and evocative essays, and with over half of the recipes being vegetarian or vegan, this is a book for all to enjoy the flavours of the Balkans. 
 
With cultural anecdotes, history and personal stories, The Balkan Kitchen will be a book that inspires cooks around the world for years to come.

The Balkan Kitchen

Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Balkans

&lsquo;This is an utterly magical book.&rsquo; &ndash; Nigella Lawson 
 
A culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River. 
 
 In Danube, the James Beard Award-winning food writer and cook Irina Georgescu takes you on a gastronomic adventure as you journey along the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern European cuisine. With over 80 extraordinary recipes for everyday cooking &ndash; many focusing on vegetables, beans and pulses without meat &ndash; this cookbook is a testament to the diverse cultures of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria in those border regions shaped by the Danube. 
 
 The recipes are simple and practical, from Potato Stew with Filo Crust, Leek and Rice Pie, Noodles with Sauerkraut and Slow-cooked Beans served with Cheese Breads to Horseradish Cornbread and Rice Pilafs. For those who crave the meat-centric dishes of Eastern European festivities, Danube offers mouth-watering and no-fuss recipes that will transport you to the heart of tradition, including the life-giving Lamb and Pearl Barley Curban Soup, Easter Lamb Stufat with Spring Onions and Sunday Pot-Roasted Chicken with Herby Stock. 
 
 With stunning location and food photography throughout, Danube is your passport to a world of flavours, stories, and traditions that will leave you hungry for more. 
 
"Utterly transporting &ndash; Irina&rsquo;s wonderful recipes and sparkling writing made me hungry to eat and to travel."&#160;&ndash; Mark Diacono 
 
"Danube&#160;is an enticing introduction to the rich culinary traditions of people living in the regions the Danube River traverses on its way to the Black Sea. Photographs and stories about life in Romania opened my eyes to its rich history, from the time of the Romans to the present day.&#160;This is a book to read with pleasure as well as to cook from!"&#160;&ndash; Naomi Duguid

Danube

Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe

Andy Clarke

For anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic &lsquo;ice and slice&#39; gin and tonic, this is the book for you. 
 
 Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world&rsquo;s best booze, and in&#160;House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like &lsquo;botanical&rsquo; and &lsquo;herbaceous&rsquo; to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy&#39;s own personal concoctions, there is a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; unwind on a sunny summer&#39;s day with a Santorini Sunset, or simply indulge on an autumnal evening with a classic Bramble, topped off with fresh blackberries. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a Friday night in front of the TV, a weekend BBQ with a crowd or a classy cocktail to call in the New Year, House of Gin will unleash the inner cocktail legend you always knew you were.

House of Gin

Over 40 Cocktails to Shake, Muddle and Stir at Home

Richard Lister

We live in a hectic world that demands us to always be &#39;on&#39;.Whether it is pressure at work, or families to look after, rest is almost always an afterthought. We&#39;ve been led to believe that rest, or the notion of rest, is quite the indulgence.In Radical Rest, trained nurse and holistic coach Richard Lister will provide you with a series of simple, effective ways to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing, enabling you to cultivate a relationship with rest, to help your body heal and more importantly, stay in its optimum operating state. So that you can rest AND get more done.

Radical Rest

Get More Done by Doing Less

Vicky Bennison

WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION 2020 AWARD FOR BEST SINGLE SUBJECT COOKBOOKLearn how to make pasta like Italian nonnas do. Inspired by the hugely popular YouTube channel of the same name, Pasta Grannies is a wonderful collection of time-perfected Italian pasta recipes from the people who have spent a lifetime cooking for love, not a living: Italian grandmothers.&ldquo;When you have good ingredients, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about cooking. They do the work for you.&rdquo; &ndash; Lucia, 85Featuring easy and accessible recipes from all over Italy, you will be transported into the very heart of the Italian home to learn how to make great-tasting Italian food. Pasta styles range from pici &ndash; a type of hand-rolled spaghetti that is simple to make &ndash; to lumachelle della duchessa &ndash; tiny, ridged, cinnamon-scented tubes that take patience and dexterity.More than just a compendium of dishes, Pasta Grannies tells the extraordinary stories of these ordinary women and shows you that with the right know how, truly authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and entirely achievable.

Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook

The Secrets of Italy's Best Home Cooks

Get prepared for Harry and Meghan&rsquo;s royal nuptials with this adorable book celebrating their love. 
 
 Chock-full of quotes from the couple about their relationship, as well as quotes from each of them about their thoughts on love, this collection will not disappoint. With beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout and an eye-catching design, this is a must-have for royalists and hopeless romantics alike.

When Harry Met Meghan

A Modern-day Royal Love Story

Marisa Morea

This vibrant book illustrates the failures and fairytales of the musical couples that came together to give us hope about everlasting love.Author Marisa Morea takes us through it all with her playful illustrations and wry storytelling style: from when Leonard Cohen met Janis Joplin in the elevator of the Chelsea Hotel, to when Debbie Harry laid eyes on Chris Stein in a crowd in 1974, to the public fights and passionate reconciliations of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin... there are stories of drugs, drink, and brutal betrayal, but also of true love and old-fashioned romance.Travelling through all the feels, fixations, and heartbreaks that co-wrote the golden eras of pop and rock music, we relive the best of them with Ike and Tina Turner, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and so many more.

I Will Always Love You

The Loves, Break-ups and Songs that Have Made History

With Gin making record sales across Britain and the rest of the world, there&rsquo;s been a boom in new distilleries and a thirst for new ways to enjoy this juniper-based spirit. Enter Dan Jones, bestselling gin author and cocktail enthusiast, who will make you love this tasty drink even more.Starting with the history of gin, Dan reveals how the first distilleries opened in the UK in the 1600s, explains the nuts and bolts of making the beverage, as well as all the different trends it has experienced. He&rsquo;ll take imbibers on a journey around the world to some of the top producers, uncovers new trends, and shares over 100 tasty recipes, from classic cocktails, batch drinks, new concoctions, homemade syrups&#160;and more, and answers all the gin questions you were afraid to ask.Featuring stylish photography and illustrations throughout, The Big Book of Gin is a comprehensive guide to the renaissance of one of the world&rsquo;s most celebrated spirits.

The Big Book of Gin

&lsquo;I&rsquo;m just a cosmic yob, I suppose.&rsquo; 
 
&lsquo;I change every day. I&rsquo;m not outrageous. I&rsquo;m David Bowie.&rsquo; 
 
&lsquo;I&rsquo;m an instant star. Just add water and stir.&rsquo; 
 
Genre-hopping, gender-bending: Bowie has never been afraid to pushthe boundaries. Whether masquerading as an alien, a spaceman or a goblin king, this rock &lsquo;n&rsquo; roll hero was a true visionary. The death of the Man Who Fell to Earth shook fans around the world, but his influence lives on. 
 
Pocket Bowie Wisdom is full of insights into music, identity, fame, love and creativity from one of the most pioneering musicians of all time. This collection of quotes makes a perfect gift for the Bowie fan in your life.

Pocket Bowie Wisdom

Witty Quotes and Wise Words From David Bowie

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