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Julian Barnes

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The Pedant's ambition is simple. He wants to cook tasty, nutritious food; he wants not to poison his friends; and he wants to expand, slowly and with pleasure, his culinary repertoire. A stern critic of himself and others, he knows he is never going to invent his own recipes (although he might, in a burst of enthusiasm, increase the quantity of a favourite ingredient). Rather, he is a recipe-bound follower of the instructions of others. 
 
It is in his interrogations of these recipes, and of those who create them, that the Pedant's true pedantry emerges. How big, exactly, is a 'lump'? Is a 'slug' larger than a 'gout'? When does a 'drizzle' become a downpour? And what is the difference between slicing and chopping?This book is a witty and practical account of Julian Barnes' search for gastronomic precision. It is a quest that leaves him seduced by Jane Grigson, infuriated by Nigel Slater, and reassured by Mrs Beeton's Victorian virtues. The Pedant in the Kitchen is perfect comfort for anyone who has ever been defeated by a cookbook and is something that none of Julian Barnes' legion of admirers will want to miss.

The Pedant in the Kitchen

Kingsley Amis

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For the first time in audio, savour this volume bringing together the best of his three out-of-print works on the art of and, most importantly, practice of drinking. 
Including Kingsley Amis in Drink, Everyday Drinking and How's Your Glass?, this collection celebrates Amis' comic prose and collected thoughts on the art of drinking, alongside well-tested recipes.

Everyday Drinking

Ivo Graham

Sofie Hagen

Lou Sanders

Dane Baptiste

Jessie Cave

Bebe Cave

Jordan Brookes

Sheeps

Fern Brady

Amrou Al-Kadhi

Crystal Rasmussen

Giants

Jen Brister

Mo Omar

Chloe Petts

Leo Reich

Yuriko Kotani

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Helen Cripps

Michelle De Swarte

Jake Farrell

Kemah Bob

John Kearns

Christopher Bliss

'Penguin's fine pandemic audio festival delivers hours of laughs from comedy's most creative talents.' - The Observer 
 
'An absolutely cracking lineup' - The Guardian 
 
'A marvellous wheeze, almost like attending a private stand-up gig' - The I 
 
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The show has been called off. The show must go on.... 
 
Penguin is proud to bring you its very own audio comedy festival, featuring acts who would have performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020, developed in association with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. 
 
Containing nearly eight hours of hilarious original material from some of the finest comedians on the circuit, listeners can laugh along as Jordan Brookes (Winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019) takes you on a disastrous guided meditation session, Sofie Hagen (Comedy Central, Live from the BBC) lifts the lid on her Westlife fan fiction days, and just as Shakespeare did during the plague, Ivo Graham (Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week) tucks into his version of King Lear during the lockdown. 
 
Featuring household names, through to debut acts, as well as being compered by Scotland's very own Fern Brady (8 Out of 10 Cats, The News Quiz), Edinburgh Unlocked is the unmissable comedy festival that you can attend without leaving your living room. 
 
Full Cast: Ivo Graham, Sofie Hagen, Fern Brady, Dane Baptiste, Jessie &amp; Bebe Cave, Jordan Brookes, Lou Sanders, John Kearns, Jen Brister, Christopher Bliss, Michelle de Swarte, Sheeps, Glamrou, Giants (Fjord), Crystal Rasmussen, Jen Brister, Chloe Petts, Anna &amp; Helen, Kemah Bob, Leo Reich, Jake Farrell, Yuriko Kotani, SHELF, Mo Omar. 
 
Please note this contains adult themes and content. 
 
©2020 Penguin Audio (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Edinburgh Unlocked

Over 20 Comedy Acts From the Fringe that Never Was

Chloe Brotheridge

Sara Milne Rowe

Chloe Madeley

Helen Tupper

Sarah Ellis

Sophie Fletcher

The Mindfulness Project

Rukmini Iyer

Amir Khan

Oliver Burkeman

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Too much time? Too busy? Too tired? Too anxious? 
 
Listen to The Here and Now and discover how to master the art of living in the moment. 
 
Combining the expertise of some of Penguin's most trusted authors, this audio anthology of practical wisdom and calming advice helps you stay grounded during these uncertain times. Listeners will learn the joys of orientating themselves in the natural world, embracing the unknown, listening to their body, and finding time for themselves and their careers. 
 
Incorporating guided walks, meditation exercises, mindful movements and more, this enriching, affirming guide will realign how we live to make every moment our very best.

The Here and Now

10 experts show you how to be more mindful, calm and focused

Penny Wincer

As an interiors photographer, Penny Wincer found that walking through a stranger’s home, listening to them explaining the history of the space, and the meaning of precious objects, was one of most joyful aspects of her work. And in Home Matters Penny does exactly that, taking us through the houses of 13 artists, designers and writers, inspiring us to reflect on how we want our own homes to feel. Through beautiful photographs, interviews and Penny’s own reflections on the homes that she has lived in over the years, Home Matters brings together multiple perspectives, all centred on how we create homes to meet our needs. Looking at an eclectic range of spaces that are not often included in these conversations, each chapter of Home Matters considers a different aspect of what goes into creating a home, inviting the reader to reflect on their own memories, needs and constraints. This book is for those who want to think deeply about their homes, as well as be inspired by the beauty and joy that others have created within their own spaces. Through asking us to consider our pasts, our current needs and to examine the values we want our homes to reflect, Home Matters shows what is possible when we look within ourselves to turn a house into a home. And when we let go of the idea of the perfect home – one that can never be achieved – we can embrace the home that works for our lives as they are.

Home Matters

How Our Homes Shape Us, and We Shape Them

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How often do you think about your bedtime routine? 
 
Almost half of people in Britain say they're kept awake at night due to worry and stress - so making time to switch off in the hour before bed is more important than ever. 
 
Penguin Sleep Tales are ten specially designed descriptive audio tales to help you wind down and relax before you drift off. 
 
Developed with The Sleep Council, each track will transport you to a different location, encouraging you to visualise calming settings and landscapes to ease away the day's anxiety or worry and get you in the right frame of mind for sleep. 
 
Lie in a hammock on a tropical beach, relax by a campfire or shelter from a distant thunderstorm. These mindful tales are read slowly and soothingly, accompanied by relaxing sounds of nature. 
 
One has been specially designed to appeal to those with Auto Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a physical reaction to sound which can be particularly relaxing. 
 
Create a focused, peaceful environment so you can get a deep, natural night's sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning. The perfect de-stressor after a long day. 
 
Each track is 15 minutes long, so you can put your sleep timer on for any duration with no need to return to the screen. 
 
So dim the lights, and get ready for a good night's rest. 
 
Includes ten relaxing tales: 'Wakarango Mai', 'Hammock on a Distant Shore', 'The Purring Temple', 'Pegasus in the Night Sky', 'Dancing Flames', 'A Bothy in a Storm', 'The Warm Smell of Hay', 'Travel on the Overnight Train', 'The Magic Bookshop' (ASMR story) and 'Yara's Song' (inspired by the Brazilian folk tale 'The Story of Yara'). 
 
The Sleep Council offered information and advice around the development of this product 
 
Search for 'Ladybird Sleepy Tales' and 'Puffin Sleepy Tales' to see our collections for children

Penguin Sleep Tales

Ten stories to help you relax at night and encourage better sleep

Tanmaya George

Welcome, sister. 
 
From Artemis to Isis, Athena to Aphrodite, goddesses throughout time can teach us how to access our divine feminine and nurture our feminine energy. 
 
The voices of the goddesses speak to us through time. We can connect to them and to ourselves, When we are truly connected to ourselves, we can build a field of positive energy that effects everyone around us. 
 
Through seven unique guided meditations and practices, certified Guide and Healer in the King Solomon Lineage Tanmaya George empowers you to connect with your inner being, quiet outside voices, and unleash the goddess within. 
 
CONTENTS 
Introduction: Why these practices? 
Chapter 1: Embodied Presence 
· The goddess is here, embodied presence 
· Practice: Embodied Presence 
· Goddess Archetype: Lakshmi 
· Guided Self-Inquiry 
Chapter 2: Selfcare and Healing with the Great Mother 
· Building your inner resources, and why it matters 
· Practice: Selfcare 
· Goddess Archetype: Gaia the Earth Mother 
· Practice: Journey with Gaia 
Chapter 3: Empowerment and the Warrior Goddess 
· Who is the Wariorress? 
· Goddess Archetype: Durgha 
· Practice: Connecting to the inner warrior goddess with Durgha 
· Goddess Archetype: Kali 
· Practice: Guided self-inquiry 
Chapter 4: Sisterhood and Community 
· Introduction 
· Practice: The healing of sisterhood 
· Practice: Guided self-inquiry 
Chapter 5: The 7 Keys of Goddess 
Chapter 6: About the Mystery Traditions

Goddess Meditations

Daily practices to awaken & nurture the divine feminine

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