Following the success of Mary Berrys first book in the authoritative My Kitchen Table" series "100 Cakes & Bakes" the baking expert returns with a new collection of tempting delights. In this compact cookbook Mary has selected 100 mini bakes perfect for afternoon tea such as biscuits pastries cupcakes & tea breads & her favourite puddings including dessert cakes tarts pies cheesecakes & sponge puddings to provide plenty of inspiration to satisfy any sweet tooth. Including classic recipes & new ideas
- all tried-&-tested & photographed
- "100 Sweet Treats & Puds" is the perfect companion to Marys "100 Cakes & Bakes" & an attractive addition to any cookery collection."

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Sophie Grigson's passion for vegetarian food shines through every recipe in this gorgeous collection. From light summery salads to root vegetable soups Mediterranean pastas & Middle Eastern stews this book will entice all readers whether you are a vegetarian or not. ...

Cora Cash possibly the wealthiest heiress in 1890s America has been raised to believe that money will open every door to her. But when her mother whisks Cora to England to secure her an aristocratic match Cora is dismayed by the welcome she at first receives. The great English houses in which she is entertained are frosty & forbidding dogged by intrigue above stairs & gossip below. & it is only when she loses her heart
- to a man she barely knows
- that Cora realises the game she is playing is one she does not full understand & that her own future happiness could be the prize.

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Christy Brown was born a victim of cerebral palsy. But the hapless lolling baby concealed the brilliantly imaginative & sensitive mind of a writer who would take his place among the giants of Irish literature. This is Christy Brown's own story. He recounts his childhood struggle to learn to read write paint & finally type with the toe of his left foot. In this manner he wrote his bestseller Down all the Days"." ...

One of the biggest stars in tennis Serena Williams has captured every major title. From growing up in the tough neighborhood of Compton California to being trained by her father on courts littered with broken glass & drug paraphernalia to becoming the top women's player in the world Serena has proven to be an inspiration to her legions of fans. Her accomplishments have not been won without struggle. She has been derailed by injury criticized for her unorthodox approach to tennis & was devastated by the tragic shooting of her older sister. Yet somehow Serena always manages to prevail both on & off the court. She's applied the same strength & determination that helped her to become a champion to her successful pursuits in philanthropy fashion television & film. In this compelling & poignant memoir Serena takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life & what is still to come. ...

Steven Gauges response to an impending midlife crisis didnt involve piercings tattoos or leather trousers
- instead he decided
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In My Life as a Quant Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page Derman details his adventures in this field-analyzing the incompatible personas of traders & quants & discussing the dissimilar nature of knowledge in physics & finance. Throughout this tale he also reflects on the appropriate way to apply the refined methods of physics to the hurly-burly world of markets. ...

Born in London during the Blitz Elisabeth Luard
- step-daughter of a British diplomat & reluctant debutante in her teens
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Born in 1966 Kash the Flash Gill is proud of his roots in Birminghams inner city area of Handsworth. Kash was the first Asian to become World Champion in a contact sport. Today he remains the unbeaten four times World Kickboxing Champion. Standing tall at 6ft 3 he has an impressive line-up of British European & World titles under his belt. Kashs mother died when he was only nine so his father worked 18 hour days as a factory worker to support him his sister & four brothers. Athletic from an early age Kash discovered kickboxing at the age of 14 fell in love with the sport & the rest is history! With a Foreword by Tom Ross Head of Sport at BRMB Kashs biography has international readership appeal. Our 50+ contributors include close family members & friends; international musicians Apache Indian & members of UB40; Joe Egan Cyrille Regis & a host of other celebrities. Kashs speed athletic ability & flashy showmanship earned him the nickname The Flash inside the ring but outside of the ring he is a charismatic ambassador for the sport
- a positive role model for the champions he trains & the students he inspires."
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When Julia Child arrived in Paris in 1948 a 'six-foot-two-inch thirty-six-year-old rather loud & unserious Californian she spoke barely a few words of French & didn't know the first thing about cooking. ' What's a shallot?' she asked her husband Paul as they waited for their sole meuniere during their very first lunch in France which she was to describe later as 'the most exciting meal of my life'. As she fell in love with French culture buying food at local markets sampling the local bistros & taking classes at the Cordon Bleu her life began to change forever & My Life in France follows her extraordinary transformation from kitchen ingenue to internationally renowned (and loved) expert in French cuisine. Bursting with adventurous & humorous spirit Julia Child captures post-war Paris with wonderful vividness & charm. ...