The many influences of the past on our diet today make the concept of ` British food` very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings & Normans all brought ingredients to the table, as it were, & onwards the Crusades gave us all manner of spices. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess & then of course the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from very little. The post-war period brought convenience foods, & health issues which are being felt widely now. This is the first study of the rich history of our food, its fads & its fashions to be combined with a practical cookbook of over 200 recipes from each age for use today. Offerings include tasty beach BBQ ideas from Celtic times, a hearty Roman Army lentil stew & ideas for festive feasts from every period. ...

A lively & accessible introduction to the life & work of David Hockney, one of the most popular & influential British artists of the 20th century. As he approaches his 80th birthday, Hockney continues to change his style & ways of working, embracing new technologies as he goes. From his portraits & images of Los Angeles swimming pools, through to his drawings & photography, Yorkshire landscapes & most recent paintings, his art has examined, probed & questioned how the perceived world of movement, space & time can be captured in two

Dimensions. Part of the Tate Introduction series, this book offers a concise & engaging account of Hockney`s life, his art, & the ongoing debates concerning his significance.

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Throw yourself into British art with this zany book of activities based on artworks by some of Britain`s most exciting artists. Play a game of ` Formaldehyde & Seek` inspired by Damien Hirst; take cues from Barbara Hepworth & carve a sculpture out of soap; & find out how to capture the spectacular glow of J.M.W. Turner`s painted sunsets with a torch & some cellophane. There are fascinating facts about the artists dotted throughout the book & when you`re ready to take a break from creating, delve into an Op Art maze inspired by Bridget Riley or take your pencil on a Word Walk like Richard Long. The Tate Kids British Art Activity Book explains the key concepts behind historical, modern & contemporary artworks in a succinct & fun way. Art activities & games encourage a deeper understanding of each artist`s ideas & introduce children to artworks in a variety of media including photography, mixed media, sculpture, conceptual art, installation art, & painting. ...

Bring modern art to life for young readers with this art activity book based on 10 major modern & contemporary artworks. Fun facts & games will fire kids` imaginations, while each activity is carefully designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the artist`s approach & the concepts behind each artwork. Packed with James Lambert`s energetic, colourful illustrations, this new activity book shows that modern art can be accessible, enjoyable & above all, fun, for even the youngest viewer. ...

“ Tate to Tate
- an illustrated walk along London`s South Bank” is a book like no other you have ever seen. Concertina-bound illustrations
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Tatopani Trek in the hot springs area north-west of Pokhara at 1:50, 000 in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking regions of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes & hiking trails, huts & camp sites, local places of interest & other tourist information. The map covers an area which

Includes:: Ghandrung (Ghandruk), Ghorepani & Beni, as well as the hot springs at Jhinu Danda (Chinudanda) & Tatopani. Contours are at 40m intervals, with relief shading & vegetation colouring. Index lists places & passes. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 5’. Additional information

Includes:: tables showing the routes in stages with altitudes in metres & feet & trekking times. Maps in the Nepa series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres.



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Tatopani trek in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking areas of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes & hiking trails, huts & camp sites, local places of interest & other tourist information. Cartography is based on the country ...

Adorn your skin with these beautiful tattoos inspired by the animal kingdom. With over 100 designs, from birds, beetles & butterflies to seahorses & ladybirds, Tatouage: Wild also

Includes:: 21 art-print keepsakes. A mix of colourful designs in a variety of sizes & shapes, makes these tattoos suitable for different parts of the body. There is also a book of quality art prints to use for animal identification, as art-print keepsakes, or as a flash sheet to inspire further tattoos. Each tattoo is non-toxic & transfers easily, leaving a vibrant design that will last a few days. When it begins to fade, it can be removed easily with baby oil

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Tatra Mountains & their foothills in both Slovakia & Poland on a detailed road & leisure map from Freytag & Berndt, with a booklet containing street plans, an index & descriptions of 10 selected places of interest. Relief is portrayed by hill-shading without distracting from other detail. Road information

Includes:: minor roads, intermediate driving distances, toll routes, scenic roads & tourist routes, steep gradients, caravan traffic restrictions, seasonal closures on mountain roads, etc. Railways, cable cars, ferries & airfields are also shown. Cycle routes & long distance hiking trails are clearly highlighted. Symbols depict various landmarks, places of interest & facilities, e.g. churches, antiquities, look-out towers, campsites, hostels, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10` intervals. Picturesque towns are highlighted & in each title 10 selected places of interest are briefly described in the attached index booklet, which also provides street plans main towns in the region. * Map legend & the notes include English.*

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Tatra Mountains & their foothills in a series of detailed hiking maps covering the highlands of southern Pol&, including the Tatra & Beskidy mountains, from Sygnatura/ Carto-Media group. The maps highlight numerous walking trails, showing approx. hiking times & the degree of difficulty. Topography is shown by contours (at 20 m intervals on most maps), hill shading, graphic relief, & spot heights. The maps also indicate different types of vegetation & land use. Signposted walking routes are highlighted in different colours, showing approximate hiking times in both directions, the degree of difficulty, & possible danger points. Cross country & alpine skiing routes & mountain bike routes are also marked. A wide range of symbols indicate different types of accommodation, including campsites, youth hostels & mountain huts, various sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Road network shows petrol stations & bus stops. The maps also show railways with stations & all types of mountain transport: cable cars, chair list, ski lifts, etc. All the maps have latitude & longitude lines, usually at 1 ...