On the second leg of his Great Escapes series Gordon Ramsay sets out to discover the flavours of Asia on a remarkable journey that leads him through Thailand Cambodia Malaysia & Vietnam. 100 new recipes are inspired by the tastes & experiences he encounters along the way. In this book to accompany the TV series stunning photography & Gordons inspirational travel stories combine to depict a richly-textured portrait of a continent. With breathtaking landscapes as his backdrop Gordon is welcomed into local communities & shown the age-old traditions & secrets that underpin their native dishes. He meets characters with fascinating lives shares delicious meals in beautiful surroundings & is invited to take part in the customs & rituals of the land -- venturing into paddy fields to observe the rice worship accompanying huntsmen on their quest for frogs & honey navigating the inky night-time ocean for moonlit fishing & cooking up a feast in a colossal Malay temple. Gordon has devised over 100 new recipes to showcase the very essence of these cultures & cuisines. There are unique tastes & styles from across the region with a wealth of enticing ingredients: from tangy limes & the earthy scent of sesame oil to floral jasmine & lush green banana leaves. Dont let unfamiliar recipe names put you off -- Tom Yam Goong Nam Khon is a divine hot & sour prawn soup Ngah Poh Kai Fan a slow-cooked clay-pot chicken & Karipap the Malay answer to a Cornish pastie. & there are recipes that even wary cooks will recognise -- Chicken Satay Pad Thai Red & Green Curries -- though look closer & each recipe has something extra an authenticity that comes from taking the time to understand the origins of the dish. Gordon proves that the real thing is easy to replicate at home whether its a single spice that makes all the difference marinating a cut of meat for 12 unhurried hours or being brave enough to try a key new ingredient such as kaffir lime leaves or lemongrass (readily available in supermarkets but often overlooked). Let Gordon open your eyes with his vivid portrayal of a magnificent continent & enjoy some of the very greatest Asian dishes in your own kitchen. ...

Gorgeous & Gruesome Cakes for Children" features 30 fun & original birthday cake designs suitable for both boys & girls alike. With designs by the UKs bestselling sugarcraft modelling author all the cakes are tasty easy to create & will be the star of the show at any childs birthday party. The book begins with a comprehensive section on getting started with cake decorating including useful advice on the basic tools & equipment needed. There are also delicious cake recipes providing the all-essential base to the added decorations. With such a compelling mix of pretty & horrible designs whether theyre into monsters or princesses theres something for all children here. Girls will love the gorgeous Frog Prince & Cinderellas Glass Slipper cake whilst boys will find the gooey Alien Egg or gruesome Swamp Monster simply irresistible!" ...

Gorgeous cakes are not the sole preserve of professional chefs. In this book you will find over 100 ideas for beautiful cakes all of them easy to make at home without the need for fancy equipment or specialist skills. The choice

Includes:: cakes-as-fashion statements comforting favourites & essential classics including the most wickedly indulgent chocolate cakes & sublimely creamy cheesecakes. Gorgeous Cakes" also offers mouth-watering recipes for those special occasions from Easter to St Valentines Day. The only decision now is to choose which one to make first."

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Sneezing sniffing snogging & snots! Zombies zebras & zits! A chemical experiment by the military has gone wrong & the toxins are now airborne. The pupils of Little Pumpington primary school are breathing in the gas & their behavior is becoming bonkers. Do you still pick your nose? Do you sit next to someone in school who stills picks their nose? Do they eat it even in secret underneath their hand when they think no one else is watching? The Little Pumpington nose-pickers are taking over the school & their own bogies are not enough any more; they need to eat everybody else's too. These psychotic snot-zombies are on the rampage feasting on the nostril contents of the entire town & the army will do nothing to prevent them. Can Gorgeous George Allison & Crayon Kenny find a cure before the military decide to blow up the school? With the help of Grandpa Jock Ben & Barbara & a box full of the tissues they must stop the snot-zombies biting their booger-crusted fingernails to the bone. Parents will not be able to read this book. This book is for strong-stomached children only so no wimps need apply. This is last taboo known to mankind & way beyond the comprehension of adults. The older you are the yuckier this book will be. You have been warned! Must
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- bogiieeeeeeeeeeeeeees! Gorgeous George & the Zig Zag Zit-faced Zombies is the another brilliant book in the Gorgeous George series. The action packed bogie dribbling follow up to Gorgeous George & the Giant Geriatric Generator.

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Learn all about the Gorgeous Georgians with all the nasty bits left in. You probably thought that Georgians just spent their time prancing about in powdered wigs & pantaloons. Find out the horrible truth like their sneaky schemes for hiding personal hygiene problems & about the schoolchildren who went to war with thei teachers!

Includes:: a grisly quiz to test your knowledge These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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With more intricate detail & fabulous double page spreads to colour this is the perfect gift for any girl who loves to make things gorgeous. From dolls' houses puppies cupcakes & quilts to exotic fruit feathers & fairytale carriages there's something for every girl in this book. ...

Magical Mallins Wood is under threat from developers. Unknown to everyone but the members of the top secret Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures the wood is the home of the last gorgon a creature so deadly she can kill with a look. Cols difficult mother is the gorgons Companion
- a human with a special bond with the gorgon
- & shes determined to save it. So determined that shell allow the evil shapeshifter Kullervo to help her even if it means having to sacrifice her son to him. But Kullervo wants more than to help the gorgon. He wants universal power & he needs Cols best friend Connie to get it. Cols mum tells Col that she wants to meet this powerful girl. But is it a trap? & if so who is the hunter & who the hunted?

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This is a stunning new edition of the classic picture book by a Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner. Hannah loves gorillas ...

The story of a gorilla from birth to adulthood photographed on location in the wild by an award-winning American photographer who specialises in work with newborn animals. The text will show all the aspects of the animals life in the wild accompanied by close-up pictures of the family group in its natural habitat. A spread at the back of the book will give further conservation information including useful websites. ...

' You stand rooted to the spot or you run like mad.' Hal & Roget Hunt head off for another challenging mission
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