In the world of the late-Victorian & Edwardian country house the mistress & her daughters had many social duties & responsibilities to carry out both in their home community & in London, where they spent the Season & where the girls officially entered Society by being presented at Court. Pamela Horn's book examines the lives of these real ' Downton Abbey' ladies from their childhood & marriage to their role as a ' Lady Bountiful'. It covers their leisure pursuits, sporting activities, country-house weekends, & much more besides, up to the life-transforming years of the First World War. ...

Colin Montgomerie was Europe's No.1 golfer for a record seven years in a row, with the reputation of being arguable the best player never to have won a Major. A key figure in the Ryder Cup, following the European team's win last September he also holds the enviable record of never having lost a Ryder Cup singles match. The Real Monty is about the hero of the 1997, 1999 & 2002 Ryder Cup matches, the tournament that inspires him more than any other. It is the story of a prodigious talent & complex personality who is still determined to add to his already impressive achievements. ...

Foreword from Delia Smith Eliza Acton is the forgotten hero of our culinary past. A debt of gratitude to her is what Delia Smith, Elizabeth David & Mrs Beeton have in common. She was the original & best: the first cook to write recipes in a clear, accessible format; one of the few Victorian ladies whose legacy has lasted well into the twenty-first century & whose recipes are still used in thousands of kitchens today. In this absorbing first biography, Sheila Hardy creates a vividly painted narrative of how a young woman produced the first cookery book for general use & changed history. She provides a rich background to Eliza's success, not only as the little-known mother of modern cookery, but as a poet & a campaigner for healthy eating. She encouraged us to eat curry, chorizo & gluten-free diets 150 years before they became fashionable. She knew Charles Dickens, & her family life was possibly an inspiration for several of his plots. She had a fascinating career, & this brilliantly researched book is a must for anyone interested in food & cookery, or simply as an insight into the life of a unique lady who was years ahead of her time. ...

The authorised biography of Brendan OCarroll, based on extensive interviews with the hugely popular star of BBCs Mrs Browns Boys. Whod have thought a potty-mouthed Dublin mammy with a cream cardigan & elasticated tan tights could storm British TV screens & leave a nation helpless with laughter? Brendan OCarroll performs to tens of thousands of people a night in packed-out stadiums across the country. In the last four years Mrs Browns Boys has become a number 1 ratings success & hes even making a movie. But Brendan has had to battle hard for success. The youngest of eleven children, his mother was Maureen OCarroll, a former nun who went on to become the first woman to be elected to the Irish parliament. Brendan adored his strong, widowed mother
- & she later became the inspiration for his indomitable character Agnes Brown. However, the family endured poverty reminiscent of Angelas Ashes & Brendan saw no option but to leave school at 12 to work. He married young & for decades struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, bankrupt & desperate, Brendan went to see a fortune teller who told him she could see his future achieving worldwide success as a comedian & actor. At first Brendan laughed at the notion, but then he thought of how much his friends loved his gags, & decided to give it a go... This is the magical story of how a loveable Irishman with a wig & a wit as caustic as battery acid surprised everyone
- most of all himself
- by becoming one of the best-loved comedians in the world. It is a story of hardship, heartbreak, & talent & will remind readers afresh that sometimes the facts can be even more extraordinary than the fiction.


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Who'd have thought a potty-mouthed Dublin mammy with a cream cardigan & elasticated tan tights could storm British TV screens & leave a nation helpless with laughter? Brendan O' Carroll performs to tens of thousands of people a night in packed-out stadiums across the country. In the last four years Mrs Brown's Boys has become a number 1 ratings success & he's even making a movie. But Brendan has had to battle hard for success. The youngest of eleven children, his mother was Maureen O' Carroll, a former nun who went on to become the first woman to be elected to the Irish parliament. Brendan adored his strong, widowed mother
- & she later became the inspiration for his indomitable character Agnes Brown. However, the family endured poverty reminiscent of Angela's Ashes & Brendan saw no option but to leave school at 12 to work. He married young & for decades struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, bankrupt & desperate, Brendan went to see a fortune teller who told him she could see his future achieving worldwide success as a comedian & actor. At first Brendan laughed at the notion, but then he thought of how much his friends loved his gags, & decided to give it a go... This is the magical story of how a loveable Irishman with a wig & a wit as caustic as battery acid surprised everyone
- most of all himself
- by becoming one of the best-loved comedians in the world. It is a story of hardship, heartbreak, & talent & will remind readers afresh that sometimes the facts can be even more extraordinary than the fiction.


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Six real life Wild West biography tales from the past, DVD's include General George Custer 1839-1876, Buffalo Bill 1846-1917, Crazy Horse 1842-1877, Geronimo 1829-1909, Wild Bill Hickok 1837-1876 & Buth Cassidy 1866-1909. These were the real legends, heroes & villains of the real wild west. ...

Inside this Really Horrible Game Show book bundle there are 10 copies of the gruesome quiz book & is a perfect activity for children to enjoy as they tackle revolting questions & foul facts! Each book has 128 pages & is 23.3cm x 16.1cm x 0.8cm ...

Dazzle your mates no matter your budget or experience with  The Really Hungry Vegetarian Student Cookbook!

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Do you love amazing food & cooking for your loved ones? 100 of Britains food heroes have shared their most beloved recipes to make this extraordinary cookbook.

Nigella Lawson divulges how to bake her Chocolate Guinness Cake, Rick Stein fries up Shrimp & Dill Fritters with Ouzo, & Yotam Ottolenghi would serve Pea & Mint Croquettes.

These are just a few of the incredible recipes provided by the best & brightest on the British food scene, including chefs such as Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Delia Smith, James Martin, Nigel Slater, Thomasina Miers, Mark Hix, Jason Atherton, Marco Pierre White, Claudia Roden & more.

Compiled by award-winning food editor & author William Sitwell, The Really Quite Good British Cookbook is keenly anticipated & a stunning object in its own right. Ultimately it is a celebration of the breadth, creativity & richness of Britains unique food culture.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781848993280
• Author: William Sitwell
• Publisher: Nourish Books
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 426
• Dimensions: 27 x 21 x 4cm













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If you are living away from home, managing a modest budget, studying hard & trying to east well at the same time. This collection of more than 190 curry recipes will make worrying about what to eat a thing of the past. With helpful tips on food safety, ingredients & cooking methods, this guide is perfect for even the most basic of beginners. It's the cookbook you really can't live without. ...