The Good News Bible was the first truly easy-to-read Bible translation & it is still the UK's most popular. In this traditional imitation leather hardback binding & with concordance it is ideal for individual reading & further study. The Good News Bible was a bestseller from its first publication as ' Good News for Modern Man' providing a unique combination of accessibility & faithfulness to the best Greek & Hebrew sources. It has earned the respect of a wide range of scholars for its accuracy & reliability & because it is easy to read & understand it is suitable for people of all ages. In this hardback edition with a traditional imitation leather hardback binding & including cross references for key passages as well as a short concordance it is ideal for personal reading & study at all levels. ...

This distinctive Bible combines the popular & authoritative text of the Good News translation with a hard wearing & funky cover. The compact size makes it a great choice for teenagers & adults for personal use. The Good News Bible was a bestseller from its first publication as ' Good News for Modern Man' providing a unique combination of accessibility & faithfulness to the best Greek & Hebrew sources. It has earned the respect of a wide range of scholars for its accuracy & reliability & because it is easy to read & understand it is suitable for people of all ages. This edition comes with a ribbon marker & presentation page & makes a stylish gift or a lovely Bible for personal use. ...

The New Testament from the accurate & highly readable Good News Bible in a compact & economical format ideal for personal reading or for giving away to new readers of the Bible. The full text of the Good News Bible New Testament along with some helpful notes & guidelines as to where to start reading makes this an ideal book for anyone new to Bible reading or just for personal reading. Completely reworked layout & presentation this new edition gives additional force to the clarity & approachability of the Good News Bible text & is an ideal giveaway for evangelistic events or for class use in schools. ...

This book is suitable for readers aged from birth to 3 years. Some of America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the country's natural & cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions
- such as the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia Broadway musicals in New York City Lake Michigan in Chicago & orange groves in Florida. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day & the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
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Wine is a living & changing expression of life itself. It has a birth it reflects the places it is raised it matures in its making & declines with time. Wandering through the art & science that makes the delectable drop you will find a rich tapestry of human existence revealed. Robert Geddes is one of the few Australian-born Masters of Wine & has studied drunk & slept in some of the worlds most famous vineyards. A Good Nose & Great Legs" is his comprehensive & engaging guide to Australian & international wine culture & lifestyle. With chapters ranging from the history of wine wine making varieties regions tasting & buying wine to food matching it is replete with interesting information & insights. In this new edition there is a lot of new information on New Zealand the Island influence
- including a map of wine regions & updates on all the wines throughout. There is also more emphasis on Tasmanias wineproducing regions. There are new additions that discuss the popularity of organic wine & updates to the new labelling system for fortified wines in Australia/ New Zealand which have occurred since the first edition. When all is said & done wine is only a drink frothing swirling & flickering over your tongue but a closer look reveals the complexity in its antiquity flavour diversity colour & quality. "A Good Nose & Great Legs" will lead you through these elements & enhance your wine-drinking experience. Key points: the breadth of information combined with Robert Geddes personal tone & witty observations make this much more than a standard wine guide; offers detail on the history & geography of wine as well as practical advice on choosing & serving wine;

Includes:: beautiful photography from leading wine regions along with gorgeous illustrations; a must-have book for anyone who enjoys a good drop."


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* From Steak & Kidney Pie & Lancashire Hotpot to Coq Au Vin & luxury Fish Pie stews & pies are the ultimate comfort food. * ...

* Exquisite little book packed with recipes for great British cakes * Gloriously illustrated with mouthwatering photography * Contains a wide range of recipes from wholesome fruit cakes to frivolous fancies This charming little book contains more than 60 recipes for delicious cakes & tarts from rich chocolate cakes to fruity flans gathered from all around the country. It also contains invaluable information on the basics of successful baking & how to make your cakes rise perfectly. Recipes include traditional teatime favourites such as Maids of Honour & fascinating historical curiosities like 18th-century Pepper Cake fruity confections such as Pineapple Upside-Down Cake & to finish a selection of absolutely simply delicious tarts & flans. ...

There are few things more satisfying than opening your store cupboard to reveal jars of glistening jams & jellies & pots bottles & boxes full of delicious foods. Whether you are an experienced cook or rarely approach the stove making preserves jams & chutneys is not difficult & the results are so much better than anything you can buy. Food historian & cook Sara Paston-Williams shares her wealth of experience of British cooking demonstrating how to make the best old-fashioned recipes for chutneys & relishes pickles jams & jellies butters cheeses curds marmalades & mincemeats. Traditional favourites are included from Piccalilli Seville Orange Marmalade & Lemon Curd to old-fashioned Quince Jelly Traditional Mincemeat Sloe Gin & Fresh Lemonade. There are also twists on these delicious British classics such as Mango Chutney Runner Bean Pickle & Red Onion Marmalade or Blackberry & Apple Jam Black Cherry Conserve & Elderflower Champagne. ...

A delicious collection of great British pies & stews from the National Trust this new edition has been updated & expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.A delicious collection of great British pies & stews from the National Trust this new edition has been updated & expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography. Delicious slow-cooked ingredients simmering in the cooking pot or inside a homemade pastry crust are among lifes greatest simple pleasures. Easy & economical pies & stews are simple to make & can be thrown together in minutes making a filling & nutritious meal that can be left to cook gently while you get on with the rest of your day. The ultimate comfort food they make good use of inexpensive cuts of meat & are very versatile
- ingredients can be altered or added depending on the season mood or whatever is to hand in the cupboard. Laura Mason presents a selection of quality recipes for every palate including beef veal lamb pork chicken (of course) game fish & vegetables. From Lancashire Hotpot Lamb Casserole & Chicken Pie to luxury Fish Pie with Potato Topping & Irish Stew with Dumplings there is something here for everyone whatever the occasion.
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Armageddon only happens once you know. They dont let you go around again until you get it right. People have been predicting the end of the world almost from its very beginning so its only natural to be skeptical when a new date is set for Judgement Day. But what if for once the predictions are right & the apocalypse really is due to arrive next Saturday just after tea? You could spend the time left drowning your sorrows giving away all your possessions in preparation for the rapture or laughing it off as (hopefully) just another hoax. Or you could just try to do something about it. ...