Forget unrealistic childcare manuals
- this is the book you really need to help you cope brilliantly with those first chaotic days
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This title features 200 brilliant & bizarre curiosities highlighting the First Last & Onlys that have occurred during the illustrious history of this sport
- from the determined cricketers fined for playing on the Sabbath to the only virtuoso to score a century & take all ten wickets in a single innings. This absorbing collection of stories is guaranteed to enthral &

Includes:: some of the greatest gentleman to have graced the field of play such as: the first player to bat on all 5 days of a test match; the last incidence of under-armed bowling in an international match; & the only father & son to score centuries in the same First Class innings. Delight in a myriad of facts that you never knew about this glorious game.


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Mister Donnelleys compendium of tantalising tales brings you a multitude of intriguing & amusing stories
- from the midfielder
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Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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The Firth of Forth combines a rich wildlife with a history of long & intense human activity around its shores & in its waters. At one time herring cod & haddock with many other edible fish were vastly more numerous but seals & seabirds much rarer than they are now. Once the rivers running into the Firth were so polluted that people could set fire to some of the burns; now the water is often as pure as it has ever been since records began. Illustrated with black-&-white & colour photographs this is a capitivating exploration into the life of the Firth of Forth which considers a wide range of questions. How have people affected & exploited the wildlife & how in turn has it determined the lives of people? What changes to the biodiversity of the Firth have taken place as a result of human interference? Why has pollution been easier to control than over-fishing? What were the unintended consequences to the natural heritage both of pollution & of cleaning-up & what role has conservation had in bringing about changes? ...

' Fish: Recipes from the Sea features' over 200 authentic Italian home cooking recipes for preparing fish & seafood carefully ...

Atul Kochhar applies a simple but distinctive touch to more than 100 fish dishes in this innovative new cookbook. Tandoori-Style Salmon Seared Scallops with a Lively Mint Dressing & Sea Bass in Coconut Milk & Ginger sauce are just a few of the unique dishes on show. His celebrated take on battered fish with mushy peas is included--John Dory wrapped in a batter spiked with turmeric ginger masala & mango powder; peas flavored with asatoelida & ketchup substituted for a grilled tomato chutney. It's typical of the book--a traditional dish transformed by an Indian twist. All of Atul's recipes showcase wonderful ways to present fish bursting with new & exciting flavors. Packed with exotic but simple recipes from one of the most exciting Indian chefs working today this book also features stunning food photography. ...

Fish Indian Style" is a book of simple & easy recipes marrying fish with the spices & flavors of India. Atul Kochhar is one of the finest Indian chefs in the country renowned for the vibrancy of his food & the subtlety of his spice mixes. He was the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star & he has become the recognizable face of Indian cuisine on television. His innovative take on food has taken him through two whole series of the BBCs " Great British Menu" & continue to win him an admiring public through regular appearances on " Saturday Cooks" & " Saturday Kitchen". He has his own series on UKTV Food scheduled for 2008. In " Fish Indian Style" Kochhar applies a simple but distinctive touch to more than a hundred fish dishes. Tandoori-style salmon Seared scallops with a lively mint dressing & Sea bass in coconut milk & ginger sauce are just a few of the uniquely-skewered dishes on show. The book also

Includes:: Kochhars celebrated take on battered fish with mushy peas which he prepared for the " Great British Menu": John Dory wrapped in a batter spiked with turmeric ginger masala & mango powder; peas flavored with asatoelida & ketchup substituted for a grilled tomato chutney. Its typical of the book
- a traditional dish transformed by an Indian twist. All of Kochhars recipes showcase wonderful ways to present fish bursting with new anflavorsng flavours. This is a book for everyone to get excited about packed with exotic but simple recipes from one of the most exciting Indian chefs working today. This book features stunning food photography from one of the best in the business
- the inimitable David Loftus."



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Seafood is always a popular choice when eating out but many people shy away from preparing fish recipes at home. In Fish Cook: From Shrimp to Swordfish Aldo Zilli demystifies this delicious & healthy cuisine & demonstrates how to prepare seafood simply & with stunning results. The book is divided into sections by type of fish
- ' White Fish' (flat & round); ' Oily Fish'; ' Exotics & Specialities'; & ' Shellfish' (including crustaceans & molluscs.) Each chapter opens with a beautifully illustrated fish identification guide complete with information on the fish featured. Fish preparation techniques are demonstrated with clear step-by-step photography & each is accompanied by a delicious recipe allowing the reader to put their new-found skills to good use. Alternative fish are listed so that the reader can adapt the recipes as they wish -however with over 100 recipes to choose from including Pan-fried Red Snapper wrapped in Grilled Zucchini Charbroiled Lobster in Oriental Herbs & Sauteed Scallops on Broad Bean Mash the book provides a dish to suit every occasion & taste. Fish Cook comes with a whole wealth of expert advice &

Includes:: contributions from top international chefs such as Wolfgang Puck Jamie Oliver Anthony Bourdin Roger Verg Christian Germain & Giorgio Locatelli.


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A collection of 120 fish & shellfish dishes all made using accessible yet sustainable fish
- from salmon & trout to bream & bass
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