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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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Dan Toombs

Cooking in a slow cooker saves time, money and effort &ndash; and curries are some of the most delicious dishes you can make in one. In&#160;Curry&#160;Guy&#160;Slow Cooker&#160;Dan Toombs offers foolproof recipes for creating&#160;curryhouse classics at home, all with minimal fuss and washing-up. 
 
 Dan is a master of&#160;curryhouse cuisine and he has now applied his knowledge and cooking tips to slow cooker recipes &ndash; just start your delectable Chicken Tikka Masala, mouth-watering Lamb Rogan Josh, Spinach Daal or Saag Aloo ahead of time, and when you&rsquo;re ready to eat a&#160;curry&#160;feast will await you.&#160; 
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 With sumptuous colour photos throughout, plus tricks and advice for getting your curries to taste just like the&#160;curryhouse, treat your family to a fabulous&#160;curry&#160;feast with&#160;Curry&#160;Guy&#160;Slow Cooker. 
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Curry Guy Slow Cooker

50 Simple Curry Favourites

Quadrille

‘I’m Charli XCX. I make music for myself, not for anybody else.’ 
 
Embrace the world of pop visionary Charli XCX in a stunning collection of the ‘Apple’ singer’s most beloved and certainly most iconic moments of her career so far. Charting her early days making mix tapes in her bedroom to her defining an entire summer with the album BRAT, you’ll learn all there is to know about the ‘party 4 u’ singer’s boundary-pushing performances at festivals like Coachella, her unapologetic style and that remix with fellow pop queen, Lorde. 
 
Bursting with 50 striking images paired with detailed insights into her life, this ‘Fancy’ performer has truly won the world over with her chart-topping anthems, honest lyrics and unforgettable world tours – and she’s not going anywhere. ICONIC: Charli XCX proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.

ICONIC: Charli XCX

The Making of a Legend in 50 Images

‘When you know your worth, you know what you want and what you don’t want.’ 
 
Dive headfirst into the world of ultimate pop sensation Dua Lipa in a vibrant celebration of the ‘Levitating’ icon’s most incredible moments to date. From her early beginnings in Kosovo to her first job working in a nightclub, you’ll learn all there is to know about the ‘Hotter Than Hell’ singer’s journey to stratospheric fame and global popularity, including her sold-out stadium shows, festival performances and internet-breaking fashion moments. 
 
Packed with 50 gorgeous images accompanied by insights into her life, join the ‘Houdini’ megastar on a visual journey of her life so far. With husky vocals and slick dance moves, there’s no doubt this ‘New Rules’ performer is an unstoppable force in the music industry, making waves with her bold lyrics, on-point style and radical optimism. ICONIC: Dua proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.

ICONIC: Dua

Suzie Lee

Get your favourite Chinese food on the table in minutes with Simply Speedy Chinese. 
 
In each chapter, Suzie Lee will showcase her handy shortcuts, enabling you to get a tasty meal served up in 30 minutes or less. From Honey Chilli Beef and Quick Dumplings to Hot Peanut Butter Noodles and Mochi, satisfy your Chinese cravings quicker than the time it takes to order a takeaway. 
 
Whether you’re a busy mum with only 10 minutes to spare before it’s time to put the kids down, a hungry student who needs brain food in 15 or a young professional with half an hour to whip something up after a long day at work, this is the book for you. 
 
Suzie will also throw in her famous twists that allow you to tailor the recipes to your needs, so if you need super-quick meals that are also kid-, veggie- and budget-friendly, look no further! 
 
Simply Speedy Chinese is a cookbook full of quick, easy and delicious recipes that are ready – and on the table – in no time.

Simply Speedy Chinese

Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

Zoë Curtis

A Crochet Year is a captivating collection of 20 projects made with the seasons in mind. 
 
In Spring, prepare your home for the year ahead and decorate your dining table with pleasing raffia Placemats; create the perfect accessories for time spent outdoors in Summer with the Beach Mat and Sun Visor; welcome the Autumn reset and add a touch of luxury to the home with a beautiful patchwork Cushion and hunker down in the cold Winter months with an oversized Wrap. 
 
The patterns are split into the four seasons, and each section will open with a delightful description of the sights and sounds of that time of year, providing plentiful inspiration for the projects ahead. 
 
A Crochet Year encourages you to be mindful of nature's rhythms and rituals as you indulge in your creative crochet practice.

A Crochet Year

20 Striking and Seasonal Projects

Katie Marshall

Discover 60 versatile recipes to prep ahead, grab and cook, with step-by-step instructions. 
 
Batch cooking is an essential way to get ahead for the week, saving you money, time and hassle. From freezer fillers to hearty soups and winter warmers, through roasting pan dinners, summer staples, and even innovative recipes that can be transformed into two meals with a few extra ingredients, Foolproof Batch Cooking ensures you'll always love your leftovers. 
 
With straightforward instructions, a photograph for every recipe and tips to avoid kitchen disasters, Foolproof Batch Cooking is packed with simple solutions to revolutionise eating on a budget. 
 
The Foolproof series celebrates the simple ways to cook, eat and enjoy different dishes and techniques, and offers amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. The series includes: BBQ, One-Pot, Freezer, Veggie One-Pot, Fish, Picnic, Roasting Pan, and Slow Cooker.

Foolproof Batch Cooking

60 Simple Meals to Save You Money, Time and Effort

Tara Ward

The Mindfulness Year encourages you to find your inner calm through every season of the year. 
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 As the seasons change, so do our energy levels, our stresses and our anxieties. In this gentle guide, Tara Ward shows you how to embrace every moment, accept how you feel and be more intentional, whether you&rsquo;re in hibernation mode or have a spring in your step. 
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 Filled with short, simple acts of mindfulness that can be practised anywhere, at any time, The Mindfulness Year includes reflections for self-discovery, breathing exercises, meditations and techniques for grounding yourself in the here and now. 
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The Mindfulness Year

How to Thrive in Every Season

Power Positivity: I AM CREATIVE is designed to inspire and motivate you. This pocket-sized book is full of empowering quotes and little pick-me-ups for when you need them most. 
 
 The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, boost confidence and encourage you to try something new. Featuring advice and wisdom from some of our favourite celebrities, this little book will help you find daily inspiration, connect with your surroundings and unlock your inner creativity. 
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I AM CREATIVE

Anna Tromop

Yeehaw! Get ready to unleash your inner cowboy as you bring color and life to the pages of this must-have coloring book. Packed with 92 black-and-white line drawings for you to get creative with, work your way through dreamy vistas, covetable cowboy outfits and swoon-worthy romance scapes, adding your own personal touch with the dash of a pencil. 
 
Saddle Up! Color Your Way Through the Wild West is the perfect companion to help bring your biggest fantasies to life. From badass saloon girls and dusty ranches to orchards full of horses (and hunks), get your honky tonk fix and bring your own story and magic to every page.

Saddle Up!

Color Your Way Through the Wild West

Alison Roman

Something from Nothing is Alison Roman’s latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry. 
 
In Something from Nothing, bestselling author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless recipes that rely on a home cook's best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does–loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavour. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavourful, hardworking ingredients, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?”. In this book, you’ll find warm, opinionated writing coupled with classic recipes, both with signature Alison flair, such as: 
 <ul><li>Snacks and Things to Start with: Herbed Artichoke Dip; Spanish Tortilla (with Aioli and Friends); and Labne with Caramelized Harissa</li><li>Soups and Stews: Kimchi and Tomato Soup; Golden Mushroom Soup with Buttered Orzo; and Ginger and Greens Chicken Soup</li><li>Vegetables and How to Make Them Taste Even Better: Forever-Roasted Squash with Brown Butter Dates; Braised Green Beans with Anchovy; and Spiced Butter-Roasted Carrots with Walnuts</li><li>Pasta and Noodles: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta; Bolognese with Fennel; Carbonara for Two</li><li>Beans and Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan; Polenta with Fresh Corn; Caramelized Beans with Tomato, Cabbage and Browned Butter</li><li>Meats and Some Fishes: Crushed Olive Chicken with Turmeric; Steak, like Tartare; Crispy Fish with Garlic Yogurt, Capers, and Greens</li></ul> 
Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, this book has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Something from Nothing has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating.

Something from Nothing

A Cookbook

Lulu Mayo

Welcome to the world of Cozy Coloring: Self-Care, a squishy, magical place where cute creatures come together to bake, pick flowers, picnic in the park, and enjoy the little things in life. 
 
Featuring 50 cute scenes of animal friends celebrating special moments in life which enable you to find focus and calm in everyday rush, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing and creativity. 
 
Author and illustrator, Lulu Mayo follows on from the success of her A Million Creatures to Color series with a brand-new coloring book series all about those special cozy moments. Lulu's coloring books have sold over 1.2 million copies internationally and her whimsical approach offers creatives and kawaii enthusiasts the inspiration to escape from a hectic modern life into a relaxing world of cute and coziness. 
 
Cozy Coloring: Self-Care is filled with super adorable animals doing relaxing everyday activities. Each page tells a different story, sparking the reader’s curiosity and imagination. 
 
 
Featuring the following animal friends: 
Cats 
Bunnies 
Dogs 
Racoons 
Koalas 
Pandas 
Hedgehogs 
Elephants 
Foxes 
Frogs 
Bears 
Guinea pigs 
Capybaras 
Pigs 
 
and many more…

Cozy Coloring: Self-Care

50 super cute and calm animal scenes to color in

James Martin

Searching for meal inspiration? Something simple but stunning? Look no further than this curated collection of recipes from James Martin’s Saturday Morning ITV show. 
 
James has compiled a selection of dishes that will have you cooking from scratch through the week and into the weekend, with brunches and lunches, easy one-pots, weeknight favourites, recipes for easy entertaining and, of course, some sweet treats. And he’s even asked some of his top guest chefs, including Si King, Asma Khan and Nathan Outlaw, to contribute their winning recipes, too. 
 
Recipes include Prawn Linguine, Thai Pot Roast Chicken, Blooming Onion with Dahl and a Dubai Chocolate Bar – these are dishes that are elevated enough to impress friends and family, but straightforward enough for you to master in a home kitchen. And with James’s expertise at your side, offering handy tips and tricks, you’ll have the confidence to spice up your repertoire and have fun in the kitchen.

James Martin’s Saturday Morning Cookbook

Comforting and Foolproof Recipes for Every Day

The French Bastards

When The French Bastards crashed onto the Paris pastry scene in 2019, they turned heads. On a mission to bring fun and unexpected twists to precision baking, within days there were queues around the block for their chocolate babka, cruffins, feather-light croissants, baguettes and charcoal-sesame bread. 
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 With a global Instagram following and praise from peers around the world, this book includes 50 of the bakery&rsquo;s most iconic recipes to enable anyone around the globe to recreate their &lsquo;boulangerie, patisserie, bastarderie&rsquo; vibes at home. From classics such as chocolate eclairs and pecan Paris-brest to buzzy modern favourites such as popcorn and caramel cheesecake and brioche pizza, you can find recipes that are guaranteed to impress.&#160; 
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 With fun, stylised photography of the bakery capturing the vibrant concept and classically Parisian locations, step-by-step techniques and tips for the home cook, The French Bastards is a cool, creative vision of the dynamic future of Parisian patisserie. &#160; 
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Modern Pâtisserie Classics from Paris's Cult Bakery

Stephen Harris

In The Sportsman at Home, Stephen Harris welcomes us into his kitchen in Whitstable to discover how to make classic, nostalgic home cooking taste even better than you remember. 
 
The Sportsman is nothing short of an institution. Now in its 25th year, Stephen Harris took over a rundown pub on the Kent coast in 1999 and turned something ordinary into something extraordinary with his pared-back style of cooking, earning a Michelin star, as well as being named the UK’s best restaurant multiple times. It’s both a cult classic adored by chefs from all over the world, as well as a truly beloved, unpretentious local. 
 
Organised into chapters such as Tea, Dinner, An Ode to Cream and Christmas, to name a few, Stephen captures the imagination for simple home cooking with his love of seasonal, local produce, and scholarly, much-lauded approach to putting flavour first in the easiest, most effective ways. With dishes such as cream of tomato soup, cottage pie and tart tatin with vanilla ice cream, Stephen reintroduces familiar favourites, made simpler, and much better. 
 
With stunning location photography of the Kent landscape that serves as Stephen’s inspiration and essays on his life in the kitchen, The Sportsman at Home is a true celebration of simple food at its very best, from one of the most respected chefs in the UK.

The Sportsman at Home

Flavoursome Recipes for Nostalgic Eating

Kate Calder

Christelle Huet-Gomez

Sandra Mahut

Lene Knudsen

A quick mix, a few minutes in the microwave and – ping! – you’ve got yourself a delicious, mug-sized treat! 
 
Seriously Good Mug Cakes shows you how easy it is to create tasty and satisfying bakes in minutes, with minimal measuring, mixing and washing up. Enjoy fruity favourites like Right-Side-Up Pineapple Cake or enter chocolate heaven with a Chocolate Mug Cake with Double-Chocolate Chips. 
 
For something besides cake, why not try making a Peanut Butter and Sesame Mug Cookie – or there’s even a whole section on crumbles made in the microwave, with combinations like Apple and Blackberry or Dark Chocolate and Pear. There are even boozy bakes like Espresso Martini and Rum and Pineapple mug cakes, because sometimes grown-ups need a pick-me-up, too. With over 70 recipes, all which take less than 10 minutes to prepare and cook, it’s never been easier to whip up a quick dessert or mid-afternoon snack. 
 
They’re Mug Cakes. And they’re Seriously Good.

Seriously Good Mug Cakes

Over 70 Recipes for Mug Cakes in Minutes

Arounna Khounnoraj

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. 
 
Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. 
 
Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. 
 
All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like. 
 
Having a beautiful home doesn’t need to cost a lot – or the earth. The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorise your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have.

The Handmade Home

21 Simple Sewing Projects for Your Home

Lolita Olympia

Fun, simple and unique projects to make at home with air-dry clay! 
 
Ceramicist Lolita Daskalu-Glover breaks down the key techniques you need to craft pieces to decorate your home with, with just a few tools and materials needed to make stunning creations. 
 
Fill your home with cute homewares like a shell trinket dish, fridge magnets, a fruit basket, picture frames to hold precious memories and candlestick holders. Useful pieces such as an egg cup, a coil planter for your favourite plant, picnic coasters, a matchbox and even a clock make your creations practical for every day usage. Lolita also includes accessories like a pendant necklace or bow key ring, to bring your creations and personal style to the outside world.Learn basic techniques like pinching, rolling out a slab, rolling a coil, cutting, scoring and decorating with fun textures, paint and varnish. It's totally up to you how you personalise and customise your clay projects. 
 
Once you see how simple it is, you won’t stop rolling, building, creating – making clay your way.

Clay Your Way

Over 20 simple projects to make with air-dry clay

Susan E. Clark

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Constellations, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of stars. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating constellation facts, from celestial navigation and stars in poetry, art and song, to finding your own Zodiac constellation. The second part features 30 different constellations, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are most visible and how you can spot them. 
 
There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Constellations will encourage you to do just that.

Constellations

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Mushrooms, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of mushrooms. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating mushroom facts, from their favourite habitats and how to forage them, to their incredible medicinal powers. 
 
The second part features 30 species of mushrooms, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are active and where to spot them. There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Mushrooms will encourage you to do just that.

Mushrooms

Jane Moore

Discover how to fill your garden with flowers all year round, with seasonal planting inspiration, growing tips, plant pairings and flower profiles. 
 
Creating a garden that brims with colour, scent and beauty throughout the year is every gardener’s goal. Planting for a Year of Flowers explores 52 flowers that can be planted to create an enduring seasonal garden brimming with blooms. This charmingly illustrated guide explores the best plants to grow, including how to plant them, when they flower and the strongest plant pairings. 
 
Following the year from spring to winter, expert gardener Jane Moore shares the lessons she has learnt from years of growing. Through plant profiles, get to know each flower, their individual needs and the ideal environments in which they will thrive. 
 
As you flick through the pages of this beautiful book, discover spring blooms like scented tulips and dwarf daffodils, perfect peonies for the summer months, show-stopping autumn dahlias and roses that flower through the depths of winter. With an illustration and overview for each plant, this book will help you to create a garden you will never stop enjoying.

Planting for a Year of Flowers

Grow Your Garden Through the Year

Sarah Beeny

Sarah Beeny's practical good sense and expert eye, combined with her natural warmth and energy, are familiar to fans of her hugely popular TV programmes. 
 
Her down-to-earth attitude and expert knowledge informs her approach to DIY and in 100 DIY Jobs, Sarah shows you exactly how to tackle the most common household tasks. 
 
Clear, step-by-step instructions for each job are accompanied by a comprehensive tool list and precise technical illustrations. From the smallest tweak – such as fixing a squeaky door or dealing with a dripping tap – to more advanced weekend projects like tiling a bathroom wall or fixing skirting board, Sarah's advice eliminates any uncertainty, meaning you can renovate with confidence. 
 
Every area of the home is covered, from Bathrooms and Kitchens to Floors, Walls and Ceilings to Doors and Windows. There’s advice on sanding down wooden floorboards to bring their natural beauty to the forefront, tackling tricky paint jobs and decorating your home to match your own unique style. 
 
With its wealth of practical information and clear illustrations, this guide provides a key reference for every homeowner and is an essential item for any Sarah Beeny fan.

Sarah Beeny's 100 DIY Jobs

The essentials made simple

Madeleine Kemsley

Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. 
 
Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. 
 
Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come. 
 
Inside, you'll find sections on sourcing inspiration, selecting good garments for embroidery, and determining the best placement for your designs. Detailed, illustrated guides will teach a variety of hand embroidery stitch techniques, and 20 step-by-step projects to test out your new skills. 
 
Threads offers a fresh, contemporary approach to the medium of hand embroidery making it accessible to crafters of different skill levels.

Threads

20 Hand Embroidery Designs to Enhance Your Clothes

Marc Summers

Bubala (meaning ‘darling’ in Yiddish) is all about vibrant food, culture, and generosity. 
 
Discover how to make the most of ordinary vegetables with 100 innovative recipes rooted in Middle Eastern flavours. Enjoy mezze-style plates such as Burnt Butter Hummus, Halloumi with Nigella Seed Honey or Oyster Mushroom Skewers, to the likes of extraordinary showstoppers such as Braised Fennel and Harissa Labneh or Romano Pepper Mujadara with Whipped Feta, every recipe is playful, delicious and designed for sharing. In this collection of impactful and exciting dishes, you'll also find additional chapters for sides, salads, skewers and more, including pantry staples that will elevate your cooking every day. 
 
Packed with flavour, stunning photography, and insightful cooking tips, Bubala takes modern, vegetarian cooking to a whole new level.

Bubala

Middle Eastern-inspired Vegetarian Recipes to Share

Freddie Janssen

It’s so easy to make your own pickles and ferments! 
 
Pickling and fermenting are age-old culinary processes that use seasonal produce so you can enjoy the flavours all year round, but they are also incredibly beneficial to your gut microbiome; and Freddie Janssen makes it fun and fuss-free with 60 simple recipes that you can master in your home kitchen. 
 
With imaginative recipes like Szechuan-pickled Watermelon, Shiso Quickles, DIY Sriracha, Elderflower Vinegar, and Rhubarb Water Kefir, as well as all the classics – including variations for Sauerkraut and Kimchi – this is an inspirational way to add flavour bombs to any dish. 
 
Ferments preserve the natural levels of bacteria, vitamins, and enzymes in the ingredients, cleverly converting them into probiotics that are crucial to good gut health. With this fresh package, Pickled teaches home cooks how to reap these health benefits while transforming their everyday meals with a lip-smacking assortment of traditional and modern pickled delights.

Pickled

Pickles, kimchis, vinegars and more to add a burst of flavour to any dish

Helen Symonds

Tom Saunders

The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife is the definitive introduction to the best knives in the business. 
 
The craftsmanship of Japanese knives is unparalleled and much coveted across the globe; to own a blade forged in Japan is to know quality, respect history and love food. 
 
The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife walks us through the principles of knifemaking, from blade shapes, materials, handles and finishes to showcase the very best that Japan has to offer. It also tells the story of iconic blades and world-renowned forges, and it is packed with need-to-know information about everything from how to select the right tool for the job to care guides that will keep your knives sharp. 
 
With location photography of incredible, multi-generational forges, stunning images of the knives themselves, diagrams to showcase the intricate workings of their design and step-by-step images to show you how best to care for and sharpen your knives, this book is the ultimate guide to the home cook’s most covetable piece of equipment, and a must-have for any knife nerd in the making.

The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife

The Ultimate Guide to the Culture and Craft

Flora Shedden

Banish the winter blues, embrace the stark beauty of the colder months and step into an invitingly warm world of comfort and culinary delight. 
 
In this her eagerly anticipated fourth cookbook, food writer, acclaimed bakery owner and Bake Off semi-finalist Flora Shedden invites readers on a joyous, heart-warming journey through the enchanting winter season in Scotland, celebrating the region’s rich and distinctive culinary heritage and cherished festive traditions. 
 
Offering creative, deliciously do-able savoury and sweet recipes that cater for the entire winter season, it includes a mix of both traditional dishes and modern alternatives, as well as tips to get ahead for Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night, ensuring your table is always graced with warmth and flavour from the first snowfall to the final thaw. Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and picture-post­card wintertime charm, it is a stunning culinary adventure that is nothing short of magical.

Winter in the Highlands

Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland

Martina Calvi

The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules.This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side.Whether you’re brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity: 
<ul><li>COLLECT everything that inspires you or reminds you of something you want to remember</li><li>REFLECT to take a mindful moment for yourself to pause and think about what you are creating </li><li>CREATE with practical steps to try new crafty techniques in your junk journal</li></ul> 
You'll find heaps of fun, original ideas for what to include in your scrapbook, as well as tips on how to brainstorm and source materials. The 52 projects are built to inspire you – you'll create a portrait of you, celebrate your favourite snacks, play with textures and colour palettes, send yourself future notes, reflect on meaningful holidays and be encouraged to use your precious sticker stash... 
 
Embrace imperfection, expand your creativity, preserve your memories and get stuck in!

A Year of Junk Journaling

52 creative prompts to transform scraps of your life into art

Katie Jones

Learn how to crochet simple shape motifs that you can mix and match to create 15 amazing crochet projects, including garments, homewares and accessories. 
 
Crochet Shapes features granny squares, triangles, hexagons and octagons that can be easily joined together to complete stunning designs, from a cardigan and jumper to a cushion and blanket. As well as instructions and charts for the motifs and projects, there is also helpful information on sizing garment patterns up and down to make the book truly inclusive. Simple information on selecting your hook, yarn and colour palette is also featured so readers can adapt the patterns as they wish and they will also discover how to care for their creations and keep them looking fab! 
 
Handy instructional QR codes are included for the six motifs, giving readers another way to learn how to make the building blocks for their projects. Katie Jones's bright and beautiful designs are sure to inspire readers to pick up their yarn and get hooking!

Crochet Shapes

15 Projects, 6 Motifs, Endless Crochet Combinations!

Maunika Gowardhan

&#39;I would pretty much cook anything @cookinacurry told me to.&#39; &ndash; Mindy Kaling 
 
Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries. 
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 Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries truly special, Curry is a definitive guide to eating your way across India&rsquo;s incredible flavours. Thanks to their own crops, culture and traditions, each Indian state has distinct differences in the curries they create. From the aromas of the Himalayan region in the North to the fiery tastes of the South, the recipes in Curry bring the essence of each region into your kitchen. 
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 Discover the Kolhapuri Kaala Lamb Sukka, spiced masala lamb, or the humble but delicious Lucknowi Aloo Matar, a potato and green peas curry. You will even learn how to improve the basics of your Indian cookery, including how to much paneer from scratch and how to make ghee. 
 
 Whether you are cooking curry for the first time or are an experienced cook keen to discover new and exciting recipe ideas, Curry brings you all the tastes of India with authenticity, ease and passion. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that unifies the flavours of India in the comfort of your own kitchen. 
 
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Curry

Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens

Andy Clarke

Kick open the saloon doors and pull up a seat – the House of Whisky & Bourbon is open. Whether you’re a purist who enjoys whisky neat or someone who loves it in a classic cocktail or a new creation, this book is your ultimate guide. 
 
Professional drinker Andy Clarke takes both experts and novices on a journey through one of the world’s finest spirits. Beginning with the rich history of the drink, Andy goes on to explain the difference between whisky, whiskey and bourbon, and where to find the world’s best brands. Discover the best mixers for each type and master the art of stylish garnishes and syrups, essential for any home bar. 
 
No cocktail book is complete without recipes, and Andy shares his greatest hits, from the timeless Old-fashioned to the bold Espresso Whisktini, the crowd-pleasing Whiskypolitan and the delightful after-dinner Apricotini. The recipes are designed to be simple, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your drinks than making them. So, dust off your preferred poison and let’s start mixing!

House of Whisky and Bourbon

Over 40 Cocktails to Shake, Muddle and Stir at Home

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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