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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Uncovering the myths, legends & realities of the Wild West, this fascinating DVD collection looks at the most renowned stories from the American Wild West. Introduced by Kenny Rogers, The Real West looks back at the fierce battles that took place on the breeding ground for the most revered warriors & leaders to have entered combat. These are the incredible stories behind the heroes & villains whose stories have become the stuff of legend. Learn the story of the great Apache guerrilla warrior Geronimo who, embittered after being forced off his beloved Arizona land by American authorities in 1876, launched a series of bloody raids against white settlers. Discover the true story behind the legend of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
- two men who looked on outlawing as a serious business.

Includes:: 9 episodes: ' The Klondike Gold Rush', ' Legendary Cowboys', ' Crazy Horse', ' Great Cheyenne Nations: Most Feared of All', ' Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid', ' The Coming of the Iron Horse', ' General Sheridan & the Indians', ' Geronimo: The Last Renegade' & ' Buffalo Bill & his Wild West'.


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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. ...

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. ...

No student should leave home without this informative cook book!

It is packed with recipes that are cheap, healthy &

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Nutritionally sound, relatively inexpensive & easy to prepare, a good vegetarian diet meets all the requirements of the busy student. With many recipes cooked in minutes to fit around your hectic lifestyle, there's plenty of ideas for parties, batch cooking, freezer favourites & hints on how to keep your diet healthy & nutritious. ...