No cook should be without the original unabridged translation of Auguste Escoffier's masterpiece Le Guide Culinaire a classic recipe reference resource which popularized haute cuisine as we know it when it was first published in 1903. This handsome new edition is a treasure-trove of over 5 000 recipes to guide chefs cooking along classic lines as well as inspire them with fresh ideas. These French dishes form the foundation of modern culinary art & with it the work of every trained chef who rightly revere this fascinating historical document. Not only a reference for professionals it's also a fascinating read for any foodie offering an insight into the history & development of modern cookery & the route of French culinary art from the Victorian age to our own kitchens. In his notes we can see Escoffier's philosophy of cooking: modern simple & clean. This lavish new edition has been beautifully repackaged &

Includes:: a foreword by award-winning chef Heston Blumenthal. It's also been significantly reduced in price so that it can take its rightful place on the bookshelves of chefs trainee chefs & students of the culinary arts as well as anyone who enjoys taking cooking seriously.

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Mr Hoppy a retired bachelor harbours a secret passion for his neighbour the lovely Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another... Alfie her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival & win the love of his lady will delight & amaze involving as it does a cryptic riddle & no fewer than a hundred & forty tortoises large & small. ...

The absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley reads two of Roald Dahls touching tales Esio Trot" & " The Minpins" for this unabridged audiobook edition. " Esio Trot" is Dahls wonderful warm-hearted story about Mr Hoppy Mrs Silver & the tortoise who brings them together. In " The Minpins" Little Billy doesnt really believe there are monsters in the wood but the tiny minpins are real enough & their miniature world is in danger." ...

Take the hard work out of lesson preparation with this unique collection of photocopiable activities. Written by an experienced ESOL teacher for ESOL teachers this photocopiable resource book is ideal for UK Skills for Life exams ESOL for Work exams Government Citizenship tests as well as General ESOL courses. Each of the activities is free-standing & comprehensive teachers notes give a clear indication of any preparation required as well as suggestions for differentiation. There are also self-study exercises linked to every activity which are perfect for use as ready-made homework tasks. This book is suitable for Entry Level 1 students. ...

ESOL Practice Grammar: Supplementary Grammar Support for ESOL Students: Entry Levels 1-2 This book has been designed for adult students studying ESOL at schools & colleges in the United Kingdom. It is also ideal for students who are interested in learning grammar in the context of UK culture. The material take the key grammatical structures at Entry Levels 1 & 2 from the Adult ESOL core curriculum as its basis. The rationale underlying the book is to make grammar accessible relevant & memorable. A bold & eyecatching design have been used to reinforce these three aspects of the book. Key features of the course include: *30 units matching the ESOL curriculum; * accessible explanations; * attractive full-colour format; * graded practice activities; * focus on language patterns; * contextualized language; * communicative interaction & genuine language development; * database of essential topic-based vocabulary; * accommodation of student differentiation; * for class study self-study or for home reference; *

Includes:: full answer key. See also the higher-level version of this book: ESOL Practice Grammar: Supplementary Grammar Support for ESOL Students: Entry Level 3

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This is a Spanish language course at four levels according to the Common European Framework: A1 A2 B1 y B2. Espanol en marcha" is designed for young & adult Spanish as a foreign language students. It can be employed both for intensive & extensive courses. Each level consists of a student book (with or without CD option) an exercises book (with or without CD option) & a tutor's manual. The Student's Book is divided into different sections: exercises in pairs grammar section & useful vocabulary verb lists & transcripts of the listening activities. The Workbook
Includes:: extra units & a glossary. The Teacher's Book

Includes:: extra exercises for the beginning & for the end of each unit games exercises in pairs & photocopiable tests. The first two levels are also published in one single book
- " Basico" with the same options as the rest of the series. The first level alone has also an exercises book with some of the explanations in English. Since the introduction of " Espanol en marcha" in 2005 this has been a very popular general course."



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This is a Spanish language course at four levels according to the Common European Framework: A1 A2 B1 y B2. Espanol en marcha" is designed for young & adult Spanish as a foreign language students. It can be employed both for intensive & extensive courses. Each level consists of a student book (with or without CD option) an exercises book (with or without CD option) & a tutors manual. The Students Book is divided into different sections: exercises in pairs grammar section & useful vocabulary verb lists & transcripts of the listening activities. The Workbook
Includes:: extra units & a glossary. The Teachers Book

Includes:: extra exercises for the beginning & for the end of each unit games exercises in pairs & photocopiable tests. The first two levels are also published in one single book
- " Basico" with the same options as the rest of the series. The first level alone has also an exercises book with some of the explanations in English. Since the introduction of " Espanol en marcha" in 2005 this has been a very popular general course."



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Espanol Mundial Third Edition is a two-level fast track Spanish course. It takes students from ab initio to GCSE IGCSE & Standard Grade examination level over two or three years. ideal to be used by middle to higher-ability students starting Spanish in Year 9 or for ab initio courses in FE/HE institutions. Students Books 1 & 2 offer carefully-designed learning activities for students of all abilities enabling them to quickly understand & produce authentic Spanish with complete confidence & accuracy Each Students Book is supported by a workbook Audio CD & a photocopiable Teachers Book containing: audio transcripts answers to all exercises & suggestions for teachers on the exploitation of photographs & realia in the classroom. ...

Daniel Weir used to be a famous
- not to say infamous
- rock star. Maybe still is. At thirty-one he has been both a brilliant

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Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the worlds biggest coffee manufacturers the second edition of the successful Espresso Coffee" will once again comprehensively cover the current status of the chemistry & technology of espresso coffee. It comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy green coffee processing roasting/grinding packaging percolating & decaffeination techniques. It provides a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fundamental notions of coffee quality; with a point of reference given in the form of a detailed bibliography to provide direction to the wider literature. Chapters include: Quality of espresso coffee; The plant; The raw bean; Roasting; Grinding; Packaging; Percolation; The cup; & Physiology." ...