From Queen of Tarts to the nation's heart Mary Berry shares her Recipe for Life' In the words of my father my birth caused no end of trouble' From the moment she came into the world
- two weeks early throwing her parents' lives into disarray
- Mary has gracefully but firmly done things her own way Born in 1935 in the city of Bath Mary's childhood was a curious mix of idyllic picnics & ramblings & alarming air raids; of a spirited & outdoorsy home life & a dreaded school existence All nearly cut horribly short by an almost fatal bout of polio when she was thirteen which isolated Mary in hospital away from beloved family & friends for months Recovery saw her turn to her one true passion
- cookery & so began a love affair that has spanned six remarkable decades; from demonstrating ovens in the early 1950s to producing glossy food magazines in the 60s & 70s gradually becoming the country's most prolific &
- many would say
- best loved cookery writer Until her emergence in the 21st century as a TV sensation & style icon on the Great British Bake Off As a working mother at the heart of a busy household Mary became an expert at the art of juggling even bringing her working life into her home with her Aga school & there have been challenges one terrible tragedy & many joys along the way In this touching evocative & fascinating memoir we accompany Mary on her journey of nearly eighty years; a life lived to the full with a wicked sense of fun & an eye for the absurd it is the life of a delightfully traditional but thoroughly modern woman Fans of The Great British Bake Off will love reading more about the show's star in Recipe for Life Born in 1935 Mary has been teaching Britain how to cook for over half a century Her far-reaching culinary career has taken her from recipe tester cookery editor author & entrepreneur to TV personality Mary lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband Paul




...

' Deliciously enjoyable' Woman & Home A wonderfully romantic novel from the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love A French Affair & The Perfect Match Take one aspiring cook When Zoe Harper wins a coveted place in a televised cookery competition she can't wait to put her cooking skills to the test Add a very desirable judge But as the competition heats up she realises she's developing an inconvenient crush on one of the judges the truly delicious Gideon Irving Stir in a heaped tablespoon of romance All too soon there's more than canapes cupcakes & cordon bleu at stake Will Zoe win the competition or is Gideon one temptation too far? ...

This title features a fascinating introduction to the culture & traditions of the Netherlands including information on the local geography & produce national festivities key ingredients & cooking techniques You can discover both local & national dishes that range from sustaining peasant fare using fresh seasonal produce to the dishes influenced by exotic ingredients brought back by Dutch sea merchants You can explore the range of tastes found in Dutch cuisine with 75 varied recipes such as Alkmaar Cheese Soup Hussar's Salad Terrine of smoked Limburg Trout Poffertjes (pancake puffs) Spice cake & Frisian Sugar Bread It

Includes:: more than 350 stunning pictures by leading food photographer Debi Treloar The cuisine of the Netherlands reflects the tastes of a seafaring trading nation with a strong preference for fresh vegetables & a passion for all things sweet & spicy This beautiful book explores the rich history of Dutch cooking & eating traditions ranging from the characteristic spicy dishes of the early Middle Ages to today's cosmopolitan eating styles The book presents a selection of more than 75 superb step-by-step recipes from simple farmhouse main courses such as Sauerkraut Mash with Smoked Sausage to regional dishes like Creamy Veal Stew with Prunes Join in the Dutch love-affair with all things sweet by baking Janhagel biscuits flavoured with cinnamon aniseed & almonds or treacle & cheese waffles known as Goudse Stroopwafels & experience truly authentic Dutch cooking

...

This title features 65 authentic recipes from Portugal shown in over 260 photographs It explores the rich varied & historic ...

This book helps you discover the rich & varied character of Russian cuisine in 60 traditional dishes You can explore the distinctive tastes of Russian cooking in a collection of authentic & delicious recipes passed down through the generations You can learn about the culinary mix of wholesome peasant dishes & the influence of indulgent dishes from the imperial court It features a wide variety of soups tempting appetizers mouthwatering fish meat & vegetable dishes & rich desserts cakes & pastries It is beautifully illustrated by more than 300 photographs Russian cuisine is a combination of cultural & geographical influences combining indigenous traditions & local ingredients with imperial extravagance & modern imports The foundations of Russia's cooking lie in the hearty food of the rural population with plentiful fish poultry game mushrooms & berries The recipes included in this evocative book are much-loved Chicken Kiev & Pelmini (little dumplings) There is also the salmon-filled pie Koulibiac classic Beef Stroganoff & the fabulous Easter dessert Pashka You can capture the essence of authentic Russian food with this evocative book & create its nourishing dishes in your own home ...

In the new edge-of-your seat thriller from New York Times-bestselling author Alex Kava Ryder Creed his K9 search-&-rescue dogs & FBI agent Maggie O' Dell find themselves at the centre of a dire & mysterious case In Chicago a young man jumps from his thirtieth-storey hotel room; along the Missouri river a hunter & his son find a lake whose surface is littered with snow geese all of them dead; & in Southern Alabama Ryder Creed & his search-&-rescue dog Grace find the body of a young woman who went missing in the Conecuh National Forest & it appears she filled her pockets with rocks & walked into the river Before long Ryder Creed & FBI profiler Maggie O' Dell will discover the ominous connection between these mysterious deaths What they find may be the most prolific killer the United States has ever known ...

Jacob has saved his brother from the Mirrorworld but now he will pay a terrible price A fairy's curse is burning in his heart & to break the spell he must embark upon a perilous journey
- with his trusty friend Fox by his side
- to seek out the only treasure that could save him Jacob's search for the golden crossbow will lead him across hundreds of miles by land & sea to an invisible enchanted palace within the Dead City It will bring him face to face with vicious beasts bloodthirsty giants & a deadly stone-faced rival It will test his courage like never before Living Shadows is the second book in the thrilling Reckless series

...

The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless series After a perilous encounter with an Alder Elf Jacob must journey into the enchanted Mirrorworld once again Together with Fox his beautiful shapeshifting friend Jacob has no choice but to follow his brother on the trail of the Dark Fairy who has fled deep into the East to a land of folklore Cossacks spies time-eating witches & flying carpets But what exactly is the Dark One running from? The third book in the series The Golden Yarn is a thrilling tale of courage & fear jealousy & forbidden desire; in which love has the power both to save a life
- & to destroy it
...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play John Cusack & Ryan Phillippe star in this thriller about a young American couple who become involved in a deadly scam abroad Desperate for a child Steven (Phillippe) & Shannon (Rachelle Lefevre) travel to Puerto Rico to adopt Haitian orphan Nina (Briana Roy) who they met through the organisation International Rescue Adoption run by Reigert (Jacki Weaver) But before the adoption can be finalised Nina mysteriously vanishes & the couple realise they have been the victims of an elaborate con The case gets even more complex when dangerous criminals become aware of the secret dealings & they move in to capture a slice of proceedings threatening the couple&s lives in the process ...

Disordered breathing patterns may be a symptom or a cause of frequently undiagnosed health problems A significant proportion of the population worldwide suffers from breathing pattern disorders particularly in the more developed countries Accordingly a wide range of practitioners encounter these problems often without having received any prior training in their causation or management This book is intended to help practitioners understand the causes & effects of disordered breathing & to provide strategies & protocols to help restore normal function Fully updated throughout this volume has been completely revised to guide the practitioner in the recognition of breathing pattern disorders & presents the latest research findings relating to the condition including a range of completely new techniques
- many from an international multidisciplinary perspective
- to help restore & maintain normal functionality The volume also provides an overview of the underlying anatomy physiology & basic biochemistry associated with breathing Chapters then examine the psychological & emotional variables associated with disordered breathing together with assessment protocols taken from a variety of perspectives
- including Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization methods osteopathic physiotherapeutic & psychological methods Comprehensively covering a range of interventions suitable for use in a variety of settings
- including the use of techniques in patients with longstanding pain disorders
- the book concludes with chapters on speech & singing breathing disorders in the athlete & looks at the importance of breathing techniques in relation to Feldenkrais (R) Pilates Tai chi Qigong & yoga " This is not a perfect all-encompassing textbook That was not its purpose As a catalyst for stimulating further exploration & for use as a reference in clinical work of wide-ranging paradigms it succeeds admirably" Reviewed by David Propert British School of Osteopathy UK International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date Aug 2014 Carefully prepared by a global team of renowned experts under the guidance of Leon Chaitow Focuses on practical validated & clinically relevant information Abundant use of pull-out boxes line artwork photographs & tables facilitates ease of understanding Contains clinical cases to ensure full comprehension of the topics explored Suitable for physiotherapists manual therapists physical therapists osteopaths osteopathic physicians & chiropractors massage therapists Pilates & yoga teachers & therapists Tai chi & Feldenkrais practitioners athletic coaches & voice-coaches Video clips on an associated website presents practical examples of the breathing techniques discussed in the book

Includes:: the latest protocols on breathing rehabilitation

Includes:: specialist chapters on breathing dysfunction associated with pain syndromes such as pain of pelvic origin & other unexplained medical conditions Discusses the use of capnography in assessment & rehabilitation

Includes:: discussion of Vojta Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Therapy










...