It`s a national icon, a British institution, the finest grocer of them all. Fortnum & Mason is a store that has fuelled the tide of British history, fed the appetites of kings & queens, maharajahs & czars, emperors, dukes & divas alike. Fortnum & Mason is a constantly evolving, hugely successful modern enterprise, one that respects its magnificent history while looking forward into the 21st century. The first Fortnum & Mason`s Cook Book will do the same, appealing to the modern reader & cook, whilst never forgetting the past. A contemporary, accessible recipe book that combines superb recipes & expert advice on ingredients, the Fortnum & Mason`s Cook Book will shine a light on the history of the best British cuisine, with delicious, contemporary Modern British dishes. ...

Hugo Soskin, son of best-selling author on Rennes-le-Chateau Henry Lincoln, has no time for the French Pyrenean village & its mysteries. He is fed up with the whole subject of how a nineteenth-century priest came to be a millionaire overnight & why he built so many bizarre clues into his church & his home. But when he & his wife decide to drive an old camper van to Spain to start a new life, they can't resist a tiny peek en route at the village that enthralls & captivates so many. After agreeing to work on a nearby campsite for a season, Soskin starts to absorb the culture & rhythms of life in south-west France, where working in the shadow of Rennes-le-Chateau exposes him to loony treasure hunters & conspiracy theorists, all of whom assume he has inside knowledge that could help them crack the mystery & find the hidden gold. If this isn't bad enough, Soskin's father arrives accompanied by a group of fanatical ' Rennies', including the punk rocker ' Rat Scabies', needing his assistance in touring places of interest & wanting to know Soskin's own theory about the mysteries of Rennes-le-Chateau: surely he knows more than he is telling? Will he reveal all? ...

This charming book recalls a time when the housewives of Britain were still making do & keeping a nation `fighting fit`. It contains a vast collection of recipes, from a classic fish pie to a `gooey` ginger cake, showing how even during the post-war rationing period, food could still be adventurous & tasty. Go back to basics & savour the tastes of the war years with this nostalgic collection of recipes. Illustrated with fine drawings by the artist Edward Bawden. ...

Go Travel’s ` The Cooler` is a pocket-sized mini-fan with soft flexible blades & a detachable neck chord. The fan can be adjusted in three positions allowing you to either hold it in your hand or sit back & let it cool you from a tabletop position. ...

Published in association with WWF-Malaysia, this important book describes the uniqueness of the Coral Triangle region`s marine biodiversity, its conservation importance & the stories, successes & struggles of the drive to maintain its rich biodiversity. The book gives a big-picture overview of threats & solutions & up-close & personal experiences from the ground & the people affected by conservation. The stories come from the work that WWF-Malaysia & USAID Coral Triangle Support Partnership are carrying out in the region. Chapters cover the rich habitats of the Coral Triangle & the endangered species, as well as an in-depth survey of each of the countries of the area. As the earth`s single greatest repository of marine life, the Coral Triangle is also a great draw for SCUBA divers. For each of the countries covered, top dive sites are listed. Stunningly illustrated with Eric Madeja`s photographs, this book is a visual feast as well as an essential read. ...

For most people, an amble round a farmers` market is a luxury, something that belongs in the hallowed realm of the weekend. ...

` Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature
- himself in one arm-chair, a police
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Completely revised & updated, the second edition of The Cornwall Gardens Guide contains many gardens that have opened to the public since the Guide was first published in 2003. Described as 'an essential companion for anyone who enjoys visiting Cornwall's wealth of gardens', this book is a comprehensive visitor's guide to over 130 gardens in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly open to the public. Written by the author of the standard reference work, The Parks & Gardens of Cornwall, with additional research by Margaret Grose, the text is thoroughly researched, informative, accessible & up to date. The guide is copiously illustrated with colour photographs
- over 100 of which are new to this edition
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Includes:: a general introduction to the geology, climate & garden history of Cornwall; a list of nurseries & garden centres in the county, & a calendar of garden opening times.



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Laos, 1976. The monarchy has been deposed, the Communist Pathet Lao have taken over. Most of the educated class has fled, but Dr Siri Paiboun, a Paris-trained doctor remains. & so this 72-year-old physician is appointed state coroner, despite having no training, equipment, experience or even inclination for the job. But the job`s not that bad & Siri quickly settles into a routine of studying outdated medical texts, scrounging scarce supplies, & circumnavigating bureaucratic red tape to arrive at justice. The fact that the recently departed are prone to pay Siri the odd, unwanted nocturnal visit turns out to be an added bonus in his new line of work. But when the wife of a party leader turns up dead & the bodies of tortured Vietnamese soldiers start bobbing to the surface of a Laotian lake, all eyes turn to Siri. Faced with official cover-ups & an emerging international crisis, the doctor enlists old friends, village shamans, forest spirits, dream visits from the dead
- & even the occasional bit of medical deduction
- to solve the crimes.

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The Correct Line – Uganda under Museveni is Olive Kobusingye’s rare, honest & foreceful testimony of life in Uganda under the rule of the NRM. It recounts the author’s experiences of betrayal under the rule of Muesveni, & the experiences of her friends & relatives after protesting against the abuses of power the Ugandan government have indulged in. ...