Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle. In the sun-drenched streets of Spain the lively tapas bar hung with smoked Serrano hams provides a focal point for every community. This comprehensive compendium of tapas dishes enables you to bring a taste of Spanish culture into your life with hundreds of recipes to choose from for any occasion. Neither difficult nor time-consuming to make tapas can be served as a starter quick snack side order or as a complete & exotic meal. Choose from scallops with morcilla & sage boqueronies patatas bravas & pannetone with rhubarb to name but a few. Be it an informal barbecue or sophisticated dinner party you wish to cater for your only difficulty will be in the choosing. ...

The teapot is to the potter what the canvas is to the painter. It has inspired clay artists to create their original works of art since the ancient Chinese first developed vessels for brewing & serving tea. This book provides a visual tour of how potters from around the world are interpreting this classic form today. The 500 figurative sculptural & traditional teapots astound us with their myriad shapes & delightful combinations of utility & decorative treatment. * FASCINATING compilation for arts & crafts ceramists & collectors of 500 of the most creative & astounding teapot designs you have ever seen. * FABULOUS SOURCEBOOK: pottery enthusiasts will enjoy the huge variety of shapes surface treatments & techniques: hand built & wheel-thrown stoneware & porcelain round & square wax resistant & slip work functional & sculptural. ...

The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners & professionals as well as collectors & enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public & private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature tell a story or make cultural observations. As always in this acclaimed series all the contributors are accomplished artists renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King & his wife & working partner Xinia Marin fashion large expressively rendered & sculptural installations. & Melody Ellis low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile. ...

Everyone remembers the special childhood toys made with love by a favourite family member. A full-sized teddy bear or doll can be a time-consuming project but you can recapture the joy of handmade toys with 500 Toys to Make. Explore a wide variety of projects ranging from cute & traditional to contemporary Japanese designs complete with patterns step-by-step instructions colour photography & variations for customizing your creations. This book is the ideal reference for making little toys your friends & family will adore. ...

500 Vegan Dishes is a brilliant new collection of animal-free recipes providing tasty dishes for all occasions from breakfast family meals food for entertaining & baked treats. Some are vegan adaptations of familiar dishes others are specifically created to show vegan food at its very best. Within these pages you will find 500 recipes that would impress even the most sceptical eater. Each dish is based on a love of good food & exploits the natural goodness of fresh fruit & vegetables beans & lentils. The book is packed with exciting & surprising ways to use tofu & other less familiar foods such as barley & polenta. ...

There are over 500 000 golf holes in the world. So how did the editors of Golf Magazine
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No season exerts a grip on the hearts of English cricket followers quite like the summer of 1981. For the first time in a generation the whole country was transfixed by a Test series. What made it all the more remarkable was that the fortunes of the national team not to mention those of the game in general & the country itself seemed at rock bottom. During the course of an Ashes series that shifted from the mundane to the fantastical with breathtaking speed the third Test at Headingley proved to be the turning-point. Amid record unemployment & the worst outbreak of civil unrest in a century England 500-1 against at one stage (odds taken by two members of the Australian team) achieved the most improbable sporting triumph of the 20th century mounting a dramatic comeback to beat Australia by 18 runs. The names of Ian Botham Bob Willis & Mike Brearley duly became forever entwined with what readers of the Observer recently voted ' Most Memorable Sporting Moment'. 500-1 recreates the match with the aid of those who were there
- players officials groundstaff spectators & media
- while placing events in their full context tracing a timeless tale in rich vivid & unprecedented detail. As the thirtieth anniversary approaches 500-1: The Miracle of Headingley has been fully updated to reflect the impact that Test had on the game & those who watched it at a time of struggle in both the game & society as a whole.

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This is essential reading for parents-to-be! It reveals the meaning of 5 000 names both commonplace & unusual & how these thousands of names take their sources from many languages ancient & modern. Using this book you can satisfy your curiosity about other peoples names discover the real meaning of your own name & find the perfect name for your baby. ...

The most comprehensive motif design resource for all kinds of creative work. Whether youre a graphic designer a stitcher woodworker ceramicist or tattooist this book has over 5000 floral & plant motifs providing a range of designs for use or inspiration. A huge number of the motifs come in historical styles including Ancient Greek & Roman Egyptian Gothic Islamic Chinese Japanese Art Nouveau & Art Deco. It

Includes:: border motifs simple plant motifs plus elaborate plant compositions. All h&-drawn by accomplished artist Graham Mc Callum these motifs provide the best creative resource today.

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The funniest wittiest & most cutting one line jokes from around the world collected together in one immaculate collection! Including: The wife said last night I think wed have less arguments if you werent so pedantic". I said " Dont you mean fewer?" Some b*stard has nicked my thesaurus. Im at a loss for words. Ill never forget the words my Grandad said before he kicked the bucket. He said " Son watch how far I can kick this bucket." My dad always used to say " He who smelt it dealt it" which is why he lost his job with British Gas. The key to any marriage is spontaneity. Youve got to be ready to leave at any time. Heres my gym schedule: Monday cardio. Tuesday weights. Wednesday 7 mile bike ride. Thursday 15 year break. Repeat. I was just in the post offi ce & the clerk said " Whats your street name?" I said "I dont have one people just call me Barry."" ...