The many influences of the past on our diet today make the concept of British food very hard to define. The Celts Romans Saxons Vikings & Normans all brought ingredients to the table as it were & onwards the Crusades gave us all manner of spices. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess & then of course the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from very little. The post-war period brought convenience foods & health issues which are being felt widely now. This is the first study of the rich history of our food its fads & its fashions to be combined with a practical cookbook of over 200 recipes from each age for use today. Offerings include tasty beach BBQ ideas from Celtic times a hearty Roman Army lentil stew & ideas for festive feasts from every period. ...

A powerful story of grief & hope a passionate & epic love story from the Russian-born author of the internationally bestselling novels TULLY & ROAD TO PARADISE. The world at war.. .two people in love. Tatiana is eighteen years old & pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West believing herself to be a widow. Her husband Major Alexander Belov a decorated hero of the Soviet Union has been arrested by Stalin's infamous secret police & is awaiting imminent death as a traitor & a spy. Tatiana begins her new life in America. In wartime New York City she finds work friends & a life beyond her dreams. However her grief is inescapable & she keeps hearing Alexander calling out to her. Meanwhile Alexander faces the greatest danger he's ever known. An American trapped in Russia since adolescence he has been serving in the Red Army & posing as a Soviet citizen to protect himself. For him Russia's war is not over & both victory & defeat will mean certain death. As the Second World War moves into its spectacular close Tatiana & Alexander are surrounded by the ghosts of their past & each other. They must struggle against destiny & despair as they find themselves in the fight of their lives. A master of the historical epic Paullina Simons takes us on a journey across continents time & the entire breadth of human emotion to create a heartrendingly beautiful love story that will live on long after the final page is turned. ...

Within the compact area covered by this guide (140km east-west 65km north-south) are two outstanding national parks in southernmost Poland: Pieniny & Tatra & the best of neighbouring Slovakia's mountains in four national parks: Tatra Slovensky Raj (Slovak Paradise) Low Tatra & Mala Fatra. There can be few places where walkers are better catered for: skilfully constructed paths make walking in very rough terrain comparatively easy; signposting & waymarking are almost universally excellent. Hillwalkers will be in their element here but there are often shorter easy suggestions for the less hardy
- or they can create their own walks from the detailed maps in the book (which show all waymarked routes). In addition the car tours lead to dozens of short walks & picnic spots so that even those with little walking experience can make the most of these wonderful mountains. The guide

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Tatting is simple & portable & this concealed spiral bound book can be laid flat for ease of use. It

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Black beaded butterflies to edge a dress Tudor roses blossoming on brooches & a ring cushion trimmed with lacy flowers & pearls: tatting beautifully enhances clothes jewelry soft furnishings & other accessories. This centuries old craft still thrives today so explore its potential with a wide ranging collection of charming innovative designs. Begin with a variety of patterns & motifs including a simple snowflake beads & picots water lilies & a ten-flower oval. Put them together to make mats & coasters or stitch them onto a bangle for a hanging decoration. Take the art further & fashion delicate earrings elegant chokers & pretty collars-or adorn blank cards with eye-catching designs. Over 40 original patterns shown in color photographs & diagrams will enchant you. ...

Kat Von Ds followup to her New York Times" bestseller " High Voltage Tattoo" offers an intimate look at a pivotal year in her personal & professional life through an illustrated diary that begins in spring 2008 & ends in summer 2009. When Kat does a tattoo she writes about it & draws sketches in a journal creating an entry for each piece. She has hundreds of ledgers of these entries in her own writing which reflect not only upon the significance of the tattoo for the person who is receiving it (their story) but also how the experience of creating this tattoo affects her personally. In these entries
- some poignant some hilarious some serious
- she lays it on the line about how doing these tattoos affects her life & her art. Here are the highs & the lows the good bad & the ugly
- including her feelings about her fame her family her boyfriend (Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue) her friends & fans. Visually stunning this graphically compelling diary is jam-packed with tons of Kats sketches candid photographs images of a variety of amazing finished tattoos & her many unusual personal collections
- all shot by Kat herself. Fans will love the array of clients featured here including Metallicas Kirk Hammett guitarist Dave Navarro & Motorheads Lemmy Kilmister as much as they will love seeing new photographs of Kat that were taken specifically for the book. Heres the real Kat Von D
- unscripted & uncensored
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Tattoos have moved into the mainstream & are continuing to grow in popularity. For people contemplating getting a tattoo however the choice of images can be overwhelming. THE TATTOO ENCYCLOPEDIA provides a comprehensive & informative exploration of the colourful world of tattoos. It presents precise descriptions of both common & unusual symbols & sheds light on their historic religious & cultural significance. Organised in a convenient A-Z format cross-referenced indexed & illustrated with 300 pieces of authentic tattoo line art the book features a stunning array of images from ancient Buddhist & Chinese designs to those sported by twenty-first century bikers. Whether choosing a personally significant tattoo wanting to learn more about a symbol or simply interested in tattoos as a form of art & body decoration readers will discover the richness of tattoo culture in this treasury. ...

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Inspired by modern tattoo designs this wire bound A5 notebook has a heart & flowers logo on the front & back against a black background with grey polka dots. There is a red elastic closure to hold the pages together when not in use & each page is lined & perforated for easy removal. ...

This is the latest collection from Lal Hardy tattooist to the stars & editor of the hugely successful Mammoth Book of Tattoos" & " Mammoth Book of Tattoo Art". " Tattoo Showcase" is arranged by themes from animal tattoos & images of famous people to tribal patterns script & Day of the Dead imagery. A sourcebook for tattooists & tattoo enthusiasts the images include a fascinating array of styles from traditional to photographic from abstract to downright weird." ...