Nadia Sawalha has always loved cooking but until recently rarely ate her own food. Like a lot of women whilst her family tucked in to delicious dishes she nibbled on diet food. Later ravenously hungry she binged somehow convincing herself that the calories didn't count if nobody saw her eating them. Two years ago after decades of fluctuating weight she decided enough was enough: * She wasn't going to start a new diet tomorrow. * She wasn't going to start a new diet ever again. * She was going to eat normal meals with her family & most importantly she was going to do so for the rest of her life. Since then Nadia has lost & kept off 31/2 stone by simply throwing away the diet books. Instead she shaved off the hidden calories all without anyone noticing. A little less oil here a different cut of meat there; brown rice instead of white more herbs spices & colour; & a dessert every day! The result is The Greedy Girl's Diet which is packed with more than 100 delicious recipes & Nadia's invaluable tips & advice on how to achieve a slim fit & healthy body. ...

The UK's most influential food & drink journalist shoots a few of the sacred cows of the food world. The doctrine of local food is dead. Farmers' markets are merely a lifestyle choice for the affluent middle classes. & 'organic' has become little more than a marketing label that is way past its sell by date. That may be a little hard to swallow for the ethically-aware food shopper but it doesn't make it any less true. & now the UK's most outspoken & entertaining food writer is ready to explain why. This engaging witty & honest narrative is driven by the appetite of one large man: Jay Rayner
- someone who lives to eat but also understands that there is a world beyond the high-end obsessions of the farmers' market. Combining sharply-observed memoir
- growing up with the UK's most famous agony aunt who also happened to be a bloody good TV chef; witnessing the arrival of Mc Donald's & Dayville's ice cream in Seventies London; working as a butcher's boy
- with hard-nosed reportage Jay Rayner will blow conventional foodie wisdom apart. For here is the reality: within a few decades we will have nine billion mouths to feed & we won't be doing that by flogging free-range eggs from a stall in Borough market. Jay explains why the doctrine of organic has been eclipsed by the need for sustainable intensification; & why the future lies in large-scale food production rather than the cottage industries that foodies often cheer for. From the the cornfields of Illinois to the killing lines of Yorkshire abattoirs Rayner takes us on a journey that will change the way we shop cook & eat forever. & give us a few belly laughs along the way.


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The greedy python eats every creature he comes across. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant the eaten animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake where they team up & kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson the python sticks to his greedy ways
- when he spots his own tail & mistakes it for food he swallows himself & disappears!
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When the animals discovere a cave full of furs & skins they discarde their drab skins for glossy new ones. Greedy zebra arrives late after a delicious snack only to find a few stripes of black cloth. He squeezes into them but Greedy Zebra iis too big for them & his new coat bursts open! The story of how all the animals chose their clothing except for Greedy Zebra who had to take the left-over pieces.. . ...

Food is central to the relaxed social Greek way of life & it reflects the warmth generosity & hospitality of the locals. Bring Greece home with the tang of feta cheese the sweetness of garlic & the tartness of lemons cooked through meat or slowly roasted potatoes covered in fresh green herbs. Abundant with mezze dishes salads seafood meats poultry & vegetables this collection of traditional & contemporary dishes will have you celebrating life the Greek way. ...

A study of the Greek Hoplite in the Golden Age" of Ancient Greek civilization from the victory at Marathon over Darius of Persia through bitter inter-state warfare to the rise of Philip of Macedonia & his son Alexander the Great. It was during this Classical period that the state began to play an important role in military organization taking responsibility for arming & equipping its citizens. Yet Hoplites also fought as mercenaries too at the behest of their paymasters. The volume contains ten colour plates that seek to bring the Greek warrior of this period to life covering his weapons armour shield & helmets & how he was recruited trained & fought." ...

Now in its 22nd edition this annual with its distinctive style honest commentary & comprehensive coverage is perfect for island veterans & novice hoppers alike. Fully updated to provide the most complete guide to the Greek Islands ever candid boat write-ups & typical timetables are complemented by itinerary maps for each ferry route maps for ferries to the major islands & ports ticket price tables town & port street maps & masses of background information. ...

Greek Language & People is the ideal introduction to the language & culture of Greece. These two 75-minute audio CDs are designed to accompany the Greek Language & People course book which is available to buy separately (9780563519768). Closely integrated with the course book the audio helps you to develop your listening & speaking skills with conversations & stage-by-stage pronunciation practice. Whether learning at home or in a class Greek Language & People can help you to reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. ...

Greek Language & People is the ideal introduction to the language & culture of Greece. This 256-page course book is designed to accompany the Greek Language & People CDs which are available to buy separately (9780563519775). As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in & understand basic Greek the course book provides an accessible introduction to the written language & enables you to read Greek with ease. Dialogues & language notes combine with cultural information introducing new language in a relevant context while activities drawn mainly from authentic Greek sources allow you to practise new language & reinforce learning. Also included is a useful reference section with two-way glossary & grammar guide. Whether learning at home or in a class Greek Language & People can help you to reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. ...

The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling romantic & unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun to the superhuman feats of Heracles Theseus & the wily Odysseus these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia & influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus & offered mankind hope the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic magical & mythical world of the Greek gods & heroes. As the tales unfold renowned classicist Robin Waterfield joined by his wife writer Kathryn Waterfield creates a sweeping panorama of the romance intrigues heroism humour sensuality & brutality of the Greek myths & legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae & Thebes Jason & the golden fleece Perseus & the dread Gorgon the wooden horse & the sack of Troy
- these amazing stories have influenced art & literature from the Iron Age to the present day. & far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages & a notable work of literature in its own right.
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