In this accessible book His Holiness the Dalai Lama considers such well-known Gospel passages as the Sermon on the Mount the Healing of the Sick & the Resurrection. He offers fresh perspectives on these familiar Christian sources of faith & also considers such widespread concerns as inner transformation meditation ritual & the ideas of reward & punishment heaven & hell. His exploration of the similarities & differences between Buddhism & Christianity gives us a model of dialogue for the coming era of global spirituality which will open the windows of understanding for the modern spiritual seeker of any faith. ...

From pastries to cakes bread to biscuits this book shows you how easy it is to do your own baking. In a world filled with preservatives & additives home baking provides you with one of the healthiest tastiest & cheapest ways of giving you & your family a treat. The mouth watering recipes in this book cover the basics
- such as wholesome bread delicious cakes & tray bakes (some with as little as three ingredients)
- as well as a range of special treats for celebrations. As well as a vast recipe section Diana

Includes:: in-depth techniques for perfectly risen cakes the softest loaves & the crispest shortbread (as well as many more) that will ensure your tins are packed with goodies all year round. When home baking is this easy & tasty why buy ready made?



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Having fresh flowers in the house is an unbeatable treat. They bring life & character to a room but how do you make sure they look their best & last more than a day or two? Modern flowers should reflect todays trend for simple relaxed living & there is a knack to making them look beautifully casual rather than stiffly strangled by the vase. 101 Ways With Flowers is packed with stylish creative & above all easy ideas for flower arrangements
- everything from combining different colour & flower shapes to making the best use of vases. The book is divided into 8 sections covering different styles all achievable with the minimum of materials & no special floristry skills. Beautiful full colour photos accompany each idea & the laid-back style is the perfect match for modern interiors. & if you think lifes just too short for flower arranging turn straight to the special section on quick & easy arrangement ideas that can all be achieved in under five minutes.
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Since its first publication in 1948 the Good Housekeeping Cookery Book has sold over 2 million copies firmly establishing it as the ultimate cook's bible. This completely revised & updated edition is a superb collection of delicious recipes collated & triple-tested by the world-renowned Good Housekeeping Institute. This new volume has the perfect recipe for every occasion
- from simple family favourites to special dishes for celebrations. It

Includes:: traditional favourites that have been passed down from generation to generation as well as more contemporary classics with recipes ranging from meat poultry & healthy fish & vegetarian dishes to mouth-watering cakes & puddings jams pickles & chutneys & tasty soups & sauces./p> Each recipe is accompanied by a colour photograph & packed with useful information
- including preparation & cooking times freezing notes & a calorie count
- & there are tips on everything from storing fresh herbs & dejointing a chicken to icing cakes & making perfect pastry. The reference sections are also illustrated in colour throughout to make identifying shopping for & preparing ingredients easier. Complete with all the recipes that every cook should know this classic compendium is an essential reference for every kitchen. Previous ISBN: 9781843401155




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Good Housekeeping is full of good things: wonderfully inspirational food gorgeous (and great-value) fashion & beauty health advice home style garden ideas money-saving & life-planning strategies & features brimming with real-life stories uplifting writing & amusing observations. ...

This comprehensive volume is the only guide to cooking you need. Entirely revised & updated the Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cookbook is packed with tips & trouble-shooting advice on all the essential cooking techniques & is perfect for both the novice & experienced cook. From poultry meat game fish shellfish pasta noodles & eggs to pastry sweet & savoury breads chocolate icecreams sorbets & preserves you can tackle any recipe for any occasion. It also features a comprehensive section on equipment & utensils refrigerator storage times nutritional advice tips on health & hygiene & a complete glossary of cooking terms giving you complete confidence in the kitchen. With over 400 delicious triple-tested recipes & 650 illustrated techniques the Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cookbook is an essential addition to every cooks library. Word count: 150 000 ...

What better way to celebrate a special occasion than a beautifully iced home-made cake? But cake decorating is a specialised art which can be difficult to pull off without the right guidance. Luckily this new cake decorating bible from the amazing creative team at the Good Housekeeping Institute offers just that
- expert advice & step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear photographs to help you get the techniques just right. From birthdays to Christmas children's parties to weddings Good Housekeeping's Complete Book of Cake Decorating contains attractive cake designs for every occasion. Covering all aspects of icing piping modelling chocolate & sugar decorations this book shows you how to handle every type of cake decorating whether a simple sandwich sponge or an elaborate three-tiered wedding cake. You'll learn how to model perfect flowers animals & figures pipe intricate lettering & designs as well as mastering run-out crimping extension & template techniques. In addition to large-scale celebration cakes this book

Includes:: imaginative easy-to-achieve cupcake designs & simple tricks for finishing off any cake with an impressive flourish. With the latest advice on equipment & ingredients & troubleshooting to save any disasters this book is all you need to create stunning home-decorated cakes that will wow your family & friends. Word count: 60 000


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Another warm wise & witty offering from Sunday Times bestseller Trisha Ashley. James is everything Tish has ever wanted in a husband
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As winter turns to spring across the red earth acacia trees & slow green rivers of Botswana all is not quite as it should be on Zebra Drive home to Mma Ramotswe & her beloved husband Mr J. L. B. Matekoni. At the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency there are the usual number of cases to be pursued from persistent theft at Teenie Magama's printing works to the rather more serious case of three suspicious deaths at the Mochudi hospital but there is discontent among the ranks. It is bad enough that Mr Matekoni's apprentice Charlie is off on another escapade & Mma Makutsi's impending marriage threatens her happy working relationship with Mma Ramotswe. & when
- in trying to prove himself a worthy husband
- Mr J. L. B. Matekoni himself decides to try a little detective work disaster looms.. . Tender witty & wise the latest instalment in the lives of Alexander Mc Call's Smith's extended Botswana family instructs us with familiar modesty in the importance of trust love not judging by appearances & what really makes a good husb&.

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Ten years on from Brightness Falls Russell Calloway is still a literary editor although in a diminished capacity; his wife Corrine has sacrificed her career to watch anxiously over their children. Across town Luke Mc Gavock a wealthy ex-investment banker is taking a sabbatical from making money struggling to reconnect with his socially resplendent wife Sasha & their angst-ridden teenage daughter Ashley. These two Manhattan families are teetering on the brink of change when 9/11 happens. The Good Life" explores through the lens of catastrophe that territory between hope & despair love & loss regret & fulfilment. But ultimately this is Jay Mc Inerney doing what he does best presenting us with the life of New York City in all its moral complexity." ...