Bouchon Bakery" is co-authored by Sebastien Rouxel whose skills & craftsmanship make every page a new lesson: it could be a subtlety that ensures a professional finish or a flash of ingenuity that reveals a whole new way to heighten flavour & enhance texture. The deft twists perfectly written recipes & dazzling photographs make perfection inevitable whether you're making a doughnut or an eclair a croissant or a cream puff. The Candy & Confections chapter offers unimaginable treats: peppermint patties with creamy centres nut-laden nougat fruit jellies caramel popcorn Flavoured marshmallows & bonbons as well as holiday delights. Each recipe provides weights for ingredients as well as volume measures & directions for standard & convections ovens. The recipes here run the gamut from the very simple to the complex but all are readily doable with many doahead steps & brilliant guidance from three exceptional chefs: Thomas Keller Sebastien Rouxel & Matthew Mc Donald." ...

In AD 60 Boudica war leader of the Eceni led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome
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AD 57: much of Britannia has been under Roman occupation for over ten years with key areas in the south & east administered as vassal states where the tribes pay costly tithes to the Emperor in return for the right to continue living on their own lands. On the sacred isle of Mona the Boudica or Bringer of Victory as Breaca has long been hailed now knows for certain that her lover Caradoc
- betrayed captured & kept hostage in Rome
- will never return to her. She decides to leave Mona where she & her warriors have been waging a guerilla war & to take the fight to the Eceni heartland where it is needed most. With her are her children Cunomar & Grainne & her best friend from childhood ex-lover & dreamer Airmid. But the once proud Eceni are a downtrodden & defeated people who are forbidden on pain of death to worship their old gods & now scrape a living from the once fertile l&. Across the sea in Hibernia Breacas half-brother Ban is struggling to make peace with his fractured past. Soon provoked by Roman aggression he will sail to Britain to protect Mona & from there he will go to Camulodinum & united with his sister he & Breaca will face down the might of Rome in the bloodiest revolt the western world has ever known.

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In AD 60 Boudica war leader of the Eceni led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome. It was the culmination of nearly twenty years of resistance against an occupying force that sought to crush a vibrant complex civilization & replace it with the laws taxes & slavery of the Roman Empire. Gloriously imagined Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle recreates the beginnings of a story so powerful its impact has survived through the ages recounting the journey to adulthood of Breaca who at twelve kills her first warrior & her sensitive skilful half-brother Ban who carries with him a vision of the future that haunts his waking hours. In the company of a supreme storyteller the reader is plunged into the unforgettable world of tribal Britain in the years before the Romans came: a twilight world of Dreamers & the magic of the gods; a world where horses & dogs & the landscape itself become characters in their own right; where warriors fight for honour as much as victory. Above all it is a world of passion & courage & spectacular heart-felt heroism pitched against overwhelming odds. Manda Scotts Boudica will tell the extraordinary resounding story of Britains first & greatest warrior queen the woman who remains one of the great female icons
- to read it is to discover our history to learn about ourselves & our heritage.
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Following the death of her husband Boudica queen of the Iceni tribe is brutally attacked by the occupying Roman forces. Her home is pillaged her daughters abused & her land stolen from under her. Fearless intelligent & determined she manages to free her daughters & escape returning with the might of an angry supporting army. With a story packed full of bloody battles fierce fighting & brutal military tactics Boudica is an iconic figure of war & womanhood whose legendary life story still resonates today. ...

When the Romans occupied the southern half of Britain in AD 43 the Iceni tribe quickly allied themselves with the invaders. Having paid tribute to Rome they continued to be ruled by their own kings. But 17 years later when Prasutagus the king of the Iceni died the Romans decided to incorporate his kingdom into the new province. When his widow Boudicca protested she was flogged & their daughters raped sparking one of the most famous rebellions in history. This book tells how Boudicca raised her people & other tribes in revolt & nearly took control of the fledgling Roman province before being finally brought to heel in a pitched battle at Mancetter. ...

Sensual photo shoot & inclusive A4 image It has become the in thing for ladies to have sensual yet tasteful photographs taken within a Boudoir setting. Its a great opportunity to show your sassy personality. Together with a professional photographer you can produce something memorable to last forever & create a beautiful set of photographs you will adore. These images make a perfect gift & you may wish to treat someone you love to one of your stunning photographs. You will be completely pampered at a state-of-the art studio within rich & opulent settings with incredible styling & detail. As part of the Boudoir make-over you will have your hair styled & make-up applied by experts before your photographic session. You can be assured of a totally professional approach & that the boudoir photographs are shot in an artistic & sophisticated manner. The photographic shoots can be done in lingerie & corsets & of course we want you to feel totally at ease so that you get a perfect set of images. You are welcome to bring a friend to the photographic session for your comfort. Following the session you will be able to select a complimentary A4 print & can order any other images that you like. Please note if you have purchased a voucher in the last 12 months you are unable to go to the same venue as you did before. Only one voucher per household per 12 months can be used. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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It doesnt matter where you are in the world to any chef worth their salt knives & ingredients are the most important things. Bought Borrowed & Stolen brings them together as they should be for the first time. This book is an authentic glimpse into food & cultures & is filled with Allegras favourite dishes eaten over 20 years of travelling tasting & scribbling. As a chef Allegra had developed a healthy admiration for the tools of her trade & searching for a knife that reflected the country she was currently eating in became her quest. Allegra tells the stories of her travels through the knives she has collected on the way from aesthetically-crafted filleting knives from Scandinavia to simple effective & impressive African tools &

Includes:: several recipes inspired by each country. From Spanish pea & ham croquetas & Malawian pumpkin curry to Brazilian breakfast juice & Cuban banana daiquiris
- these are straightforward & interesting recipes you will have never cooked before but will want to eat again & again.


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While the UK now has a good selection of guides to many local areas both in print & online there is nothing that covers the entire country. Boulder Britain changes that. The book gives selective coverage of the top problems at the best venues in the most popular areas. However it also goes far off the known map to seek out the obscure & the unknown finding bouldering in unlikely locations. Boulder Britain is relevant to anyone who climbs or boulders in the UK. For those new to the sport it will show where the best places to visit are. With these people in mind the problem coverage is perhaps the most beginner-friendly of any bouldering guide yet produced. For climbers looking for a quick hit at the end of a day on the crags it shows where the nearest bouldering is. For advanced climbers looking for the country's best problems to test themselves on it will lead straight to them. For people who travel the country it will show where to find some sport close to major cities. For families on holidays it will point out relaxing venues nearby. The book is laid out with clarity & inspiration in mind. Hundreds of maps will take the strain out of finding a venue for the first time. Clear photo-topos show every problem making location a breeze. Notes on the general character conditions approach & climbing style let the reader know what to expect. stunning action photos reveal areas in their true glory. ...

' Business is a jungle. But I love animals.' Francis Boulle. Venture Capitalist & CEO Francis Boulle has set out to conquer the world. Armed with strategies not seen since Sun Tzu philosophies to rival Aristotle a business head that makes Alan Sugar look like an amateur & thoughts about life that even Confucius would have found enlightening Francis is king of the new life-gurus. In this must-have little book of Boulleisms Francis shares his wry observations & indomitable views on business love sport art family politics & even pets. He offers expert guidance to help you live your life the Boulle way even if you've never set foot in Belgravia. Using clever typography illustrations & amusing diagrams this is the perfect gift for every budding entrepreneur. ...