A womans hair has always been regarded as her crowning glory: from the elaborately dressed styles in Ancient Greece to the simple bobs of the 1920s & the colorful gelled spikes of Punk right up to the latest directions in the world of hairdressing today. Straight or curly long or short blonde or dark hair offers women the ability to change their appearance dramatically
- & define their social standing & style allegiance. Hairstyles: Ancient to Present" seeks to celebrate the complex art of hairdressing from its earliest known beginnings to the most modern & contemporary of styles. Featuring over 1000 illustrations & photographs including astonishingly ornate eighteenth century powdered wigs bedecked with ostrich feathers flowers & jewels; photography of glamorous 1940s film stars & their carefully waved & dressed hair; advertisements for hair treatments & products going back to the eighteenth century; & the poker straight lengths so fashionable in the 1990s. " Hairstyles" also celebrates the famous names behind the styles
- Mademoiselle Julienne (whose elaborate coiffure of 1778 involved a scale model of a ship) receives plaudits as do Vidal Sassoon Leonard of Mayfair Raymond Bessone & modern day salons & stylists such as TONI&GUY Gianni Scumaci Antoinette Beenders & Eugene Souleiman. There is nothing we love to change more than our hair
- " Hairstyles: Ancient to Present" is not only a stunning documentation of the history of styling but a unique inspiration."


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With their zest for both adventure & food & their laugh-out-loud capacity for fun the Hairy Bikers make a very entertaining pair travelling on their motorbikes to the ends of the earth in search of great meals to bring home to their friends. The journeys are exciting the locations & people are fascinating & the food is delicious & unpredictable often caught by the boys & then prepared & cooked by the side of a river on a boat or on the beach. Funny endearing & down-to-earth they will very easily find a place in the nation's hearts. ...

With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food Si King & Dave Myers AKA the Hairy Bikers travel the length & breadth of Britain to discover our finest traditional foods. Touring the counties of Britain on their trusty triumphs Si & Dave celebrate local recipes & chefs from the villages & towns they explore. Creating delicious meals from local produce they inspire with their bubbling enthusiasm. Find out where the best sausages are made why Ludlow has become the foody Mecca of the Shires & discover the century-old recipe for gingerbread with a hint of rum & port. Si & Dave are self-confessed life-long foodies. They celebrate each ingredient & create delicious dishes while providing some laughs along the way. THE HAIRY BIKERS' FOOD TOUR OF BRITAIN puts the passion back into cooking & inspires readers to eat the best of British. ...

Dave & Si are back carving up the roads of the world on their motorbikes in search of adventurous food & foodie adventures. Their first book was a top-five bestseller & book two delivers more of the same: more laid-back interesting food more travel tales & fascinating stories more humour & lots more fun. Their infectious enthusiasm & natural charm makes them a joy to watch & their delicious relaxed food is a pleasure to cook & eat. The Hairy Bikers are hungry for more.. .' The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook" is not so much a breath of fresh air as who left the bleeding door open.. .'
- " Guardian"."
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Make this years Christmas dinner your greatest & most relaxed ever with Hairy Bikers Si King & Dave Myers authors of the 1 runaway bestseller MUMS KNOW BEST: THE HAIRY BIKERS FAMILY COOKBOOK. With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food & all things festive Si & Dave have put together the definitive Christmas cookbook. Combining foolproof versions of the nations favourite Christmas dishes with new & inventive festive recipes they love to cook for their friends & families the Hairy Bikers will ensure you serve up cracking meals with ease throughout the holiday season. As well as covering what to cook on the big day itself the Hairy Bikers also give you tasty dishes for Christmas Eve delicious cocktails to tame your in-laws ingenious recipes for all those leftovers & fancy snacks to nibble on in front of the telly. They even show you how to make your own Christmas crackers
- & help keep the kids distracted. This is the perfect companion to your festive celebrations.
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With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food Si King & Dave Myers AKA the Hairy Bikers travel the length & breadth of Europe to discover the best baking recipes from the Continent. From Norway to Southern Spain the boys eat their way across ten countries making friends & swapping recipes along the way. They discover the ultimate Black Forest Gateau in Germany the most incredible pastries in Southern France & cook cakes that will tickle the tastebuds of all home bakers. This is a welcome return of the Hairy Bakers. These recipes will delight & will bring a freshness to all home baking. ...

This is the definitive Pie Bible from the Kings of Pie The Hairy Bikers. In their culinary homecoming Si & Dave celebrate a dish close to their hearts. This beautifully illustrated cookbook brings together the Great British classic in 150 br&-new recipes. Featuring an extraordinary range of pies
- from the sweet & savoury deep & small & to the pies that are puddings
- The Hairy Bikers will inspire you to coo & share the mighty dish with the ones you love. With top tips on pastry the failsafe methods the secrets & the cheats the boys will teach you how to choose the right type of pastry & filling for any occasion. Learn the rules of pastry making & how to add the right pickles relishes & sauces to make your pie an unforgettable dish. & of course how to make the most of those little left over bits & turn them into delicious cheese straws jam tarts & turnovers. This is a heart-warming delicious & nostalgic recipe book that can be enjoyed by families friends & fans of the nations favourite dish.

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With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food Si King & Dave Myers AKA the Hairy Bikers travel the length & breadth of Europe to discover the best baking recipes from the Continent. From Norway to Southern Spain the boys eat their way across ten countries making friends & swapping recipes along the way. They discover the ultimate Black Forest Gateau in Germany the most incredible pastries in Southern France & cook cakes that will tickle the tastebuds of all home bakers. This is a welcome return of the Hairy Bakers. These recipes will delight & will bring a freshness to all home baking. ...

Who doesn't love a curry? Whether it's a take-away korma at your kitchen table or a lamb biryani at your local Indian restaurant a curry is everyone's favourite Friday night supper. But curry is so much more. A proper curry can be an exquisitely fragrant dish with delicate flavours that surprise & titillate your taste buds & the Hairy Bikers bestselling authors & BBC presenters are here to show you how to make the most delicious authentic curries you've ever tasted in your own kitchen. In this book Si & Dave have put together loads of br&-new recipes from around the world
- from simple dishes for a quick midweek taste treat to fantastic feasts for a weekend celebration. Their recipes are the real deal using great techniques & secrets they've discovered on their travels in Asia as well as years of cooking curries themselves. You'll find all the recipes & tips you need to make some mouth-watering meals with everything from starters to pickles & chutneys. This is the one-stop shop for the best curries you've ever tasted
- fresh full of flavour & fantastic. These are curries for the 21st century.

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This is the definitive Pie Bible from the Kings of Pie The Hairy Bikers. In their culinary homecoming Si & Dave celebrate a dish close to their hearts. This beautifully illustrated cookbook brings together the Great British classic in 150 br&-new recipes. Featuring an extraordinary range of pies
- from the sweet & savoury deep & small & to the pies that are puddings
- The Hairy Bikers will inspire you to coo & share the mighty dish with the ones you love. With top tips on pastry the failsafe methods the secrets & the cheats the boys will teach you how to choose the right type of pastry & filling for any occasion. Learn the rules of pastry making & how to add the right pickles relishes & sauces to make your pie an unforgettable dish. & of course how to make the most of those little left over bits & turn them into delicious cheese straws jam tarts & turnovers. This is a heart-warming delicious & nostalgic recipe book that can be enjoyed by families friends & fans of the nation's favourite dish.

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