This is a simple but lively illustrated book about Apollo the Swallow by Julia Donaldson author of The Gruffalo for Egmont's Blue Banana series. When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin a grumpy camel a greedy crocodile & a playful monkey help to deliver the message? Blue bananas are illustrated books for NC Level 2 readers learning to tackle longer prose for the first time with the support of extensive illustrations & speech bubbles. They are carefully designed with education in mind supporting children's understanding of vocabulary & punctuation. Blue Bananas explore the feelings & emotions of characters in a clear fashion. ...

Chack the blackbird & Apollo the swallow are fledgling friends. Apollo explains that he is practising flying to Africa
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A sequel to Andrew Matthews Being Happy" & " Making Friends" this is a simple & practical guide for anyone who wants to find purpose in their life & work. It is about: doing what one loves; dealing with bills & broken legs; discovering ones own power; finding peace of mind; dealing with disasters; & not blaming ones mother. The book is also about: how happy people think; why rich people make money even by accident; & what losers do & how not to be like them." ...

Tom Ryan is a middle-aged overweight no-nonsense newspaper editor. But when Atticus M. Finch a Miniature Schnauzer arrives he is forced to question everything about his life. Wanting to raise money in memory of a friend who died of cancer Tom decides that they will both climb 48 of New Hampshires mountains during a single winter
- twice. What awaits the pair is the adventure of a lifetime. In an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland they face raging blizzards frostbite & storms. It is a rare test of endurance that soon becomes a soul-searching journey. & then within a month of returning home tragedy strikes. Atticus goes blind & the blood tests suggest something even worse. Now facing an even greater challenge Tom & Atticus undertake a journey through darkness & into light. Following Atticus" is a heartwarming story of friendship selflessness redemption
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The River Camel for much of its length is arguably in the fi rst division of the most beautiful & interesting waterways in the West Country. This fascinating book with its infectious & easily readable text carries the reader on a colourful journey of discovery from the river's quiet beginnings near Davidstow through varying riverscapes under bridges old & new & past interesting towns & villages. Along the way the reader will discover old & new facts about ancient churches historic houses old inns disused railways archaeological sites industrial ruins quarrying boat building a cheese factory a newly established wartime museum a bird sanctuary & a vineyard. Following the River Camel is illustrated with over a hundred old & new images each supported by an informative caption carefully gathered together from old postcards libraries & museums & from the author's private collection. Both words & images are seamlessly stitched together into a rich tapestry which evokes something of the magnetism of the River Camel & the countryside through which it flows to the sea. This book is certain to appeal to local residents who either know the river intimately or from a distance & to those new to the area who wish tofurther explore this fascinating river in all its moods mystery & magic. ...

After being innocently embroiled in a school scandal teacher Judith Hay decides there is only one thing she can do & that is leave Britain. The small village of Vevey in the Languedoc near Montpellier seems the perfect answer. Life is cheap & the views are pretty. Vevey however may well be the French answer to St Marys Mead
- an abundance of vice & intrigue hides behind its pretty facades... Soon she meets her fellow expats & something seems odd. It appears that many escaped Britain for their own dark reasons rather than for the sunny climate. Behind their sombre faces even the French seem furtive & some still harbour Nazi secrets. There is one local expat in particular Gerald a writer of some fame who makes her shudder. If he is really as evil as she thinks he is his plan hatched with a local Frenchman will need to be stopped...
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This fondue cookbook contains over 100 recipes ranging from the traditional swiss cheese fondue & fondue bourguignonne to the exotic Mongolian chicken hotpot & the rich dark chocolate fondue. The book also

Includes:: fondue traditions for parties & a guide to the equipment available.

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Food" is full of uncomplicated tasty meals to tempt both vegetarians & meat-eaters alike. Inspired by growing up as a vegetarian & working on her mothers recipes & using stories & photographs (past & present) to tell her life through food Mary has created recipes for friends & family that are imaginative & creative. Fresh inspirational & irresistible Marys first cookbook will enthuse readers to bring more meat-free cooking into their repertoires. From Fruit & Nut Granola to Asparagus Tart Mexican Bean Tortilla to Coconut Rice Pudding Mary gives us ideas for every meal from breakfasts to Sunday roasts & offers new twists on old classics like pancakes & Shepherds Pie. As a working mother Mary is perfectly placed to write a contemporary vegetarian cookbook
- good food cooked well & with ease for all the family. & as a photographer she has a unique vision
- her pictures are a glorious accompaniment to her mouth-watering food."

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Explore the very best of Indian regional cuisine with 150 dishes from Jammu to Goa shown step by step in more than 850 photographs. This title offers 150 mouthwatering recipes that draw on the very best of Indian food around the country from the tandoori dishes of the Punjab to the stately cuisine of central India & the fish-based curries of the Arabian coast. This is an evocative & authoritative introduction that examines the impact of geography climate history & religion on this varied cuisine & reveals how these influences have helped to create such deliciously diverse dishes. Regional classics include Parsnip Patties Dhansaks Stuffed Quails Lamb in Rose-scented Almond Sauce Spiced Mustard Greens Saffron-scented Rice Pudding Kulfi & Sweet Samosas. Each easy-to-follow recipe is shown step by step with a nutritional breakdown & more than 850 stunning photographs will inspire everyone with a passion for Indian food from novice to practised cook. This vibrant cookbook takes you on a tour throughout India introducing you to classic local dishes & world-renowned favourites. Among the 150 varied recipes you'll find tasty cuisine ranging from simple street foods to rich roasted delights. An authoritative introduction shows how regional foods are often influenced by migrant cultures geography & religion. Regional chapters offer an enticing selection of starters mains & desserts & with clear step-by-step instructions cook's tips variations & full nutritional notes this is the ultimate way to discover India's best-kept secrets & unsurpassed classics. ...

This introductory textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food & beverage outlets from their day-to-day running through to the wider concerns of the hospitality industry. It explores the broad range of subject areas that encompass the food & beverage market & its five main sectors
- fast food & popular catering hotels & quality restaurants & functional industrial & welfare catering. New to this edition are: Case studies covering the latest industry developments within a wide range of businesses from the UK the USA & worldwide to help you understand how these ideas work in practice Coverage of contemporary environmental concerns such as sourcing sustainability & responsible farming. Issues of how to maintain financial control of a business handling staff & how to market your operation before discussing ways in which you can deliver quality to the customer It looks at some of the trends affecting the food & beverage industry covering consumers the environment ethical concerns as well as developments in technology Updated companion website including case studies multiple choice questions Power Point slides revision notes true or false questions short answer questions at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780080966700/ It is illustrated in full colour & contains end-of-chapter summaries & revision questions to test the readers' knowledge as they progress. Written by authors with many years of industry practice & teaching experience this book is the ideal guide to the subject for hospitality students & industry practitioners alike.
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