Winner of The Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book of the Year Award 2017' This is everything I want from a cookbook inspiration intelligent company great good-mood food & beautiful writing' Nigella Lawson' No one writes about food so beautifully with recipes which are as the title says simple to prepare yet always enticing A treasure both to give & receive' Julia Leonard London Evening Standard' Her latest book Simple is destined to become a classic' Daily Telegraph' Diana Henry's latest release is packed with tasty recipes we want to make again & again' Jamie Magazine'I have always been a fan of this author for her good basics & sensible recipes that taste delicious She writes well & gets the gastric juices going' Irish Examiner' It's the next best thing to going to a favourite friend's for dinner & knowing that the food will be delicious you're going to love & be nourished by everything there won't be a weird fancy table placement & there is no risk that you'll ever run out of wine Reading her recipes is almost as satisfying as making & eating them' Daisy Buchanan The Pool'A book to adore' Tom Parker Bowles Mail on Sunday' Simple is her 10th book & one of her very best; beautifully written & endlessly inventive it would make a great gift for anyone interested in good food with minimal effort (ie just about anyone)' Felicity Cloake The Guardian' Another outstanding collection of recipes for getting lunch or dinner on the table quickly & easily but with pizzazz It's also a fascinating look at how eating habits have changed over the past decade Sunday Times No-one is better than Diana Henry at turning the everyday into something special Here is a superb collection of recipes that you can rustle up with absolutely no fuss but which will knock your socks off with their flavour Peppered throughout the book are ingenious ideas such as no-hassle starters & sauces that will lift any dish From Turkish Pasta with Caramelized Onions Yoghurt & Dill & Paprika-baked Pork Chops with Beetroot Caraway & Sour Cream to Parmesan-roasted Cauliflower with Garlic & Thyme Diana takes the kind of ingredients we are most likely to find in our cupboard & fridge
- or be able to pick up on the way home from work
- & provides recipes that will become your friends for life

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In a chaotic world we all crave simplicity We don't want to waste time reconfiguring smartphones fumbling over digital printers or plodding through online forms while deadlines bear down on us We want technology that works Yet the harder we try to create simple user experiences the more we tie ourselves up in knots We're undermined by demands to cram in more features or lured into approaches that turn out to be more complex than ever The solution is to master the discipline of simplicity This book shows you how -- with humor powerful examples practical advice & up-to-date case studies You'll learn how to strip away complexity by organizing removing hiding & displacing -- creating focused elegant user experiences that people will love Simple & Usable Web Mobile & Interaction Design Second Edition is unique it contains simple practical advice presented elegantly in a "one-page at a time" format that's both enjoyable & inspiring This edition has been extensively updated to reflect new technologies & best practices & to serve the needs of everyone who understands the value of user experience -- including growing numbers of product managers Whatever your role in promoting better user experience it's a book you will use treasure & share ...

Let Simple Cakes dispel the myth that cake-baking is all fuss & fiddle Now Mary Berry guides you through the art of making the ultimate in comfort food from cakes biscuits & pastries to meringues & more From Coffee Cake & Devonshire Scones to Lavender Biscuits & of course the classic Victoria Sponge each delicious recipe is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations & simple instructions to ensure impressive results every time Including sections on ingredients equipments & methods as well as suggested party menus baking has never been so simple ...

Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns & colours Susan Ritchie & Karen Miller are the proprietors of Mrs Moon an online yarn store & their mission is to show you how simple it is to create your own modern-casual crochet garments accessories & homewares There are easy-to-hook projects in chunky yarns that will grow so fast you'll be finished in a day & larger or more intricate items that will take longer but are well worth every stitch you hook in to them There are pieces that are perfect for beginners to crochet
- such as a chevron throw a simple beanie or a snuggly cowl
- & other projects that introduce lacy & textured stitches so you can expand your skills at your own pace & with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book Choose to make a delicately lacy ombre scarf a hipster granny-square coatigan or a giant owl amigurumi that children will love Whatever your skill level Susan & Karen have designed projects for Simple Chic Crochet that you will love to make for your home your friends your family & of course yourself

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An irresistible super-cute collection of soft cuddly dolls the charming characters in this book are all based on just one simple design Gorgeous in their simplicity the dolls personalities are created cleverly with different hairstyles clothes & accessories The basic model measures 16-18 inches in heights & the materials used are pure cotton jersey & wool with very simple stitching to define the shapes Suitable for beginners the book

Includes:: detailed step-by-step photographs showing how to make the basic doll & beautiful close up photographs of the finished dolls & their wardrobes All the patterns are full size & the author offers lots of good tips & advice throughout Whether new to doll making or experienced in the technique crafters & sewers will love making these beautiful appealing softies & the how-to book makes the creative process an easy & enjoyable one

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Take the hassles out of the festive season with this stunning gift-format book SIMPLE ESSENTIALS CHRISTMAS Donna Hay whose ...

Easy & elegant flower arranging for everyone Simple Flower Arranging helps you to create flower arrangements with style & flair- be it flowers for the home a gift or wedding flowers Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple from vase arrangements to wedding creations Owners of destination florist Bloomsbury Flowers Mark Welford & Stephen Wicks guide you through designs & techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps & sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms & present them with a professional touch encouraging you to experiment with h&-tying wire papers & ribbons Organised by flower type it&s easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket such as roses lilies & sweetpeas & turn them into amazing arrangements Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets & arrangements for every occasion from baby celebrations to Valentine&s Day & Mother&s Day ...

In Simple Genius David Baldacci reintroduces the main characters from bestsellers Split Second & Hour Game Sean King & Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner But instead of focusing on her recovery Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital Sean accepts a much-needed job A physicist Monk Turing has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town
- a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists & cryptographers funded by an anonymous but powerful group Meanwhile the dead man's young daughter piano-playing prodigy Viggie has secrets of her own But what is the significance of the phrase 'codes & blood'? Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground Camp Peary where Monk Turing's body was found With both the FBI & CIA breathing down Sean's neck can he discover the truth? & will he be in time to save Michelle from herselfsimple Genius is followed by First Family The Sixth Man & King & Maxwell
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A significant simplification of GMT&s popular Great Battles of History series this is a set of rules that means that you can play scenarios from many of the various GBOH games & their expansion modules Many of the more fiddly aspects of the system have been dramatically simplified (shock combat missile combat orderly withdrawal elephants leader activation) or eliminated entirely (routrally individual orders strategy ratings momentum trumping) The rules for SGBOH are the same across all the GBOH settings so there is no problem moving from game to game Scenarios also play much faster from 1-3 hours instead of the old 4 hrs & up Scenarios provided list approximate playing times as well as balance assessments for all the scenarios (of 53 scenarios 11 are rated as "even") Note that this is not a standalone game; ownership of at least one GBOH title is required Games that only require SGBOH rules (have SGBOH scenarios & game-specific rules included) ...

A beautifully illustrated guide to creating a home interior free from clutter & joy of keeping things simple The simple home is calm & uncluttered with each item carefully chosen It's in tune with the current desire to buy well-made well-designed items that will grow old gracefully & to create homes that are sustainable & stylish This doesn't mean a minimalist home
- it's about living in comfort in a carefully considered space The Philosophy of the simple home explores Mark & Sally Bailey's design ethos Their Colour scheme is inspired by nature to create a feeling of tranquillity Materials are reclaimed or reused & ethically sourced Calm reigns in the simple home
- a haven from the stresses of life Craft embraces the artisan's skill & the pleasure of owning items that will last Recycling furniture & materials will give your home an air of individuality with old & new objects living happily alongside each other Comfort is paramount with cosy textiles & warm wood A rediscovery of old-fashioned Natural Cleaning methods will nurture your home
- try the Baileys' own recipes for cleaning products without harsh chemicals Furniture is sustainable with clever storage to hide necessities Finally Curating Your Home looks at ways to make your space into your very own museum of cherished possessions The Baileys then turn to simple Spaces showing you how to create welcoming yet practical Entrances & Hallways versatile convivial Cooking & Eating spaces & supremely comfortable Living spaces Bedrooms are soothing places with possessions tucked neatly away while Bathrooms are functional yet warm Workrooms are a joy to furnish with rescued desks & fittings from old offices or former factories Above all the Baileys urge you to surround yourself solely with the objects that you really love & to enjoy the beautiful calm of an uncluttered home


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