Dudley is so lovely & cuddly that his brothers & sisters just can't leave him alone
- even when he wants some time to himself.
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Fleeing from the evil Sir Philip Morton Peter Brownrigg finds himself on the wrong side of the law. On the run to London he meets Kit & the two decide to stick together. But a chance discovery endangers their lives & soon Peter is deep in murderous plots secrets & even treason. Set in the turbulent days of Elizabeth I this classic story of danger & intrigue conjures up a world of mystery twists & turns & thrilling action. ...

Salami goulash marmalade-filled crepes & many other specialities: this is the best of Hungarian cuisine! From hearty casseroles meat dishes & sweet baked goods all the way to the most exquisite culinary pleasures the Danube Republic has to offer Hungarian cooking offers a wealth of possibilities. The richness of the countrys culinary palette is no accident: the Orient & the Occident are combined in many typical Hungarian recipes that inspire gourmets to wax lyrical about the wonders of Hungarian cuisine. This volume is far more than just a cookbook however. Commentaries describe the tradition of Hungarian wine culture introduce Tokaj the king of Hungarian wines & relate the fiery history of the pepper. The texts range across the wide plains of the puszta the cosmopolitan Danubian metropolis Budapest & the Hungarian landscape with its sandy plains mountains & wild romantic forests. Colourful pictures invite readers to participate in a peasant wedding as well as Easter & Christmas feasts & to try the refined recipes for themselves. ...

Behind the new & modern design of this unique cookbook lies a world of culinary pleasure that will carry you off to the regions of sunny Spain. The scent of ripe oranges mouth-watering lamb stew fresh crawfish or the bouquet of a fruity red wine are characteristic of the countrys diversity with its unique variety of landscapes & regions that have much more to offer than just paella & sangria. A beautiful book that is as diverse & tasteful as a table lavishly laden with delicious tapas. ...

In Culinary Artistry... Dornenburg & Page provide food & flavor pairings as a kind of steppingstone for the recipe-dependent cook... Their hope is that once you know the scales you will be able to compose a symphony."a Molly O' Neil in The New York Times Magazine. For anyone who believes in the potential for artistry in the realm of food Culinary Artistry is a must-read. This is the first book to examine the creative process of culinary composition as it explores the intersection of food imagination & taste. Through interviews with more than 30 of America's leading chefsa including Rick Bayless Daniel Boulud Gray Kunz Jean-Louis Palladin Jeremiah Tower & Alice Watersa the authors reveal what defines "culinary artists " how & where they find their inspiration & how they translate that vision to the plate. Through recipes & reminiscences chefs discuss how they select & pair ingredients & how flavors are combined into dishes dishes into menus & menus into bodies of work that eventually comprise their cuisines." ...

No this isnt a book about joining some fringe cult. Its a book by LEGO (r) fans for LEGO fans & you & your kids will love it. In The Cult of LEGO Wireds Geek Dad blogger John Baichtal & Brick Journal founder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent illustrated tour of the LEGO community its people & their creations. The Cult of LEGO introduces us to fans & builders from all walks of life. People like professional LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya; enigmatic Dutch painter Ego Leonard (who maintains that he is in fact a LEGO minifig); Angus Mac Lane a Pixar animator who builds Cube Dudes instantly recognizable likenesses of fictional characters; Brick Testament creator Brendan Powell Smith who uses LEGO to illustrate biblical stories; & Henry Lim whose work

Includes:: a series of models recreating M.C. Escher lithographs & a full-scale functioning LEGO harpsichord. Marvel at spectacular LEGO creations like: * A life-sized Stegosaurus & an 80 000-brick T. Rex skeleton * Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis & Yankee Stadium * A 22-foot long 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato * A robotic giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent * A three-level remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler complete with moving conveyor belt Whether youre a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage The Cult of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks & build something amazing. Gold Medal Independent Publisher Book Award IPPY" for Pop Culture Silver Medal 2012 Fore Word Book of the Year Awards for Crafts & Hobbies Grand Prize 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Selected for the Communication Arts 2012 Design Annual Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read & admire this book & not want to doodle with some bricks by the time youre done." -Gareth Branwyn online editor-in-chief MAKE Magazine " This fascinating look at the world of devoted LEGO fans deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone whos ever played with LEGO bricks." -Chris Anderson editor-in-chief Wired "A crazy fun read from cover to cover this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." -Jake Mc Kee former global community manager the LEGO Group " An excellent book & a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" -Ulrik Pilegaard author of Forbidden LEGO " Were all members of the Cult of LEGO-the only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together & wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." -James Floyd Kelly blogger for Geek Dad.com & The NXTStep.com"

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In Andy Mc Dermotts brilliant new novel Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase are on the hunt for the lost pyramid of Osiris... The incredible secret of the Great Sphinx of Egypt is about to be revealed. An archaeological dig is preparing to open the Hall of Records a repository of ancient knowledge hidden beneath the enigmatic statue. But on the night of the unveiling student Macy Sharif makes a shocking discovery: a religious cult already raiding the Hall of Records to find the location of the mythical Pyramid of Osiris. Framed by corrupt officials she goes on the run trying to reach the only people who can save her before she is silenced
- permanently. Discredited jobless & broke archaeologist Nina Wilde & ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase have problems of their own
- until Macys plea for help sends them on a deadly quest across the globe as they try to reach the mysterious pyramid before Khalid Osir the charismatic leader of the Osirian Temple. But is the cults motive purely greed...or something more sinister?

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While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos its difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes. & when a woman goes shoe-shopping whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats shes spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the worlds top shoe brands & designers from Manolo Blahnik to Melissa Camper to Clarks & from the eighteenth century to the present day. Fashion journalist Harriet Walker selects 30 famous names that have an enduring appeal or command a devoted following & recounts the history of each brand & its most iconic designs among them the scarlet leather Repetto pumps immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in 1956 in
- & God Created Woman & Terry de Havillands multicoloured wedges which have adorned the feet of celebrities since the late 1960s. A must-have for any shoe fanatic the book also

Includes:: a concise illustrated introduction to the history of footwear & short features on key personalities & lesser-known but influential brands.


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One stupendous starburst of wild brilliance SIMON SCHAMA Aphoristic & acutely provocative: a crash course in civilization J. M. COETZEE Organized from A through Z & containing over 100 essays Cultural Amnesia is the ultimate guide to the twentieth century. This is a beautiful book. James proves himself not only to be in possession of a towering intellect but a singular ability to communicate his passions Observer Witty insightful & unashamedly erudite the book is a superb miscellany of 20th-century cultural & political subjects The Sunday Times Over the past forty years James has been scribbling notes in the margins of the books he has read.. .and this is the result. Clever contentious & funny Guardian An eclectic journey through the 20th century as Clive James explores the careers of luminaries such as Charles de Gaulle & Charlie Chaplin Daily Express ...

Culture Chanel interprets Mademoiselle Chaners universe through her designs her iconic pieces & her literary & artistic inspirations. Throughout her life Chanel was close to the greatest artists of her time including poets Jean Cocteau & Pierre Revert:ly painters Pablo Picasso & Salvador Dali & composer Igor Stravinsky. The creative heritage of the House of Chanel continued through the decades from Mademoiselle Chanel to Karl Lagerfeld in the form of a dialogue established between artists's & authors. The impact of these individuals & others on Chanel's designs is explored in detail throughout the book; examining this tradition of collaboration & inspiration. The book is organised around five themes central to this history of Chanel; Origin Abstraction Invisibility Liberty & Imaginary. For example the Origin section examines how traces of the orphanage in Aubazine where Chanel was abandoned by her father. The Cistercian abbey there can be identified in both her designs & her contemplative almost spiritual approach to her work. The stained glass windows of the church had a pattern that inspired the double C the iconic symbol of Chanel. Designs artworks letters documents & rare archival photographs come together to illustrate the creative dialogue between different eras & inspirations. Culture Chanel demonstrates the bold path of a brand that has always known how to express the essence of its times a fashion house that continues to be an enduring symbol of modernity. ...