Jelly is wobbling back into fashion & Bompas & Parr are at the forefront of the revolution. Here they present the definitive book on the history & making of jelly
- a fun informative visually stunning & entertaining package. The book begins with an overview of the incredible history of jelly from Henry VIII's 'jelly hippocras' to the fantastic forms dreamed up by the Victorians. It then delves into the science of creating the perfect jelly using the very best ingredients & unmoulding techniques. An array of delicious recipes finally ensure that you can enjoy everything from super-economical fruity delights to flights of the fantastic (everyone should try their hand at a glow-in-the-dark jelly at least once!). With cutting-edge design & photography & an unparalleled insight into the subject this is the book to make all your jelly dreams come true.
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Children love telling jokes to their friends & family & these jokes are easy to read & easy to remember. It is perfect for beginner readers who delight in fun wordplay. What's grey & wobbly? A jellyphant. What do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo? A woolly jumper. ...

Number one best-seller Jane Green
- author of Babyville" & " Straight Talking"
- explores reinvention & self-discovery

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This is a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit for babies & young children. Jemima Puddle-Duck: My First Little Library" contains four small chunky board books that gently introduce early learning concepts with help from beautiful classic illustrations of Beatrix Potter's famous characters. Perfectly sized for little hands the books are: " Words" " Numbers" " Animals" & " Weather". Each double page contains a beautiful Beatrix Potter illustration & one simple word for young children to learn." ...

This is a gorgeous little buggy book featuring Beatrix Potters Jemima Puddle-Duck with very simple & appealing illustrations. Suitable for the very youngest Beatrix Potter fans who will love discovering the things that Jemima Puddle-Duck likes to do best. Join her as she waddles & splashes along. This title is perfect for babies on the go simply clip to a buggy or a highchair & it will keep kids entertained at any time. ...

Millions of women throughout the world wear make-up but few of them have been taught how to apply it. This is what inspired leading international make-up artist Jemma Kidds vision for her make-up school product line & this book -which aims to teach a new generation of women how to use the latest & best formulations & techniques. Jemma Kidd Make-up is a glamorous contemporary & yet timeless make-up book that demystifies the art of make-up & shows every woman how to enhance her best features & feel confident in her appearance whatever her age or lifestyle. Lavishly photographed & designed it offers expert advice in an accessible & digestible way: informative text is broken down into bite-size chunks with"es top tips insider secrets & practical step-by-step instructions. With more than ten years experience of working in the beauty industry Jemma shares her professional know-how & explains her fail-safe techniques for maximizing natural beauty. While sharing insights into her life as a make-up artist with a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the preparation that goes on before a catwalk show or a magazine shoot Jemma explains how she works with the latest fashion trends to creates new looks & colour schemes & shows how these sometimes extreme looks can be adapted & toned down for everyday wear. With Jemma Kidd Make-Up on your dressing table you can approach the day feeling good & looking great whatever it might hold. ...

Jemmas Make-up Secrets is the must-have follow-up to Jemma Kidds best-selling first book Make-up Masterclass. Sharing her wealth of knowledge from years of working in the beauty industry as a professional make-up artist product developer & teacher to a new generation of make-up artists Jemma addresses the key make-up issues & answers the questions about beauty that every woman wants to know. Part 1: Making Make-up Work for You covers the groundwork demystifying ingredients & formulations & explaining which products to use & how to apply them. Jemma demonstrates how to achieve a flawless complexion & how to make up eyes & lips to best effect. She then reveals how to wear colour how to keep your make-up on-trend & how to achieve the most iconic make-up looks of all time
- from Audrey Hepburn to Brigitte Bardot. Part 2: The Problem Solver addresses key beauty concerns such as how to take care of your skin how to look younger & how to combat the damaging effects of the sun & cold weather. Beauty First Aid is a troubleshooting section dealing with problems such as eye bags blemishes & dull skin. Lastly Stop the Clock provides fail-safe five-minute make-up regimes for when youre pressed for time from running late for work to a last-minute party.
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If in doubt wash!" What is it like to be a cat? Find out in this classic animal story from the renowned writer Paul Gallico. Peter Brown longs for a pet cat. One day he is following a stray cat through the streets when he is knocked down & seriously hurt. On waking he is astonished to find that he has turned into a cat... The world is a dangerous place for him but luckily he is rescued & befriended by Jennie a kindly stray tabby who has been abandoned by her owners. Adventures wait around every corner for the two new friends as Jennie teaches Peter all about life as a cat. Humorous & touching & packed with acutely observed feline behaviour this is a beloved classic that's essential for any cat-lover." ...

Jennifer Lawrence Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth are the stars of this years hottest film franchise The Hunger Games! Find out all about their lives loves & roles in The Hunger Games in this essential annual. With makeover tips on getting Jennifer Lawrences & Katniss Everdeens looks quizzes & facts on all your favourite bits of the film & its stars as well as a look into the mythology that inspired Suzanne Collins to write the original book. This is a must have gift for all fans of The Hunger Games! ...

From BBC Radio 4's The Archers Jennifer Aldridge (nee Archer) has lived in Ambridge most of her life & has gained a reputation for entertaining in style at Home Farm. Here she shares over 150 of her favourite recipes with you & invites you to take a dip into the lives & foods of your favourite characters as you sample the real flavor of rural life throughout the seasons. Jennifer Aldridge's Archers' Cookbook takes a season-by-season tour of the kitchens of Ambridge: Spring
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Includes:: recipes such as Jill's cinnamony hot cross buns Lilian's posh fish pie & Rosie's rock buns Freda's rhubarb & ginger crumble & Pip's quick-fix spicy stir-fry. Summer
- delicious recipes abound in this chapter from Clarrie's famous fruit cake & Pat's almond loaf to the popular nineteenth-century recipe; ham loaf with green peppercorns & creamy piquant chicken made with Helen's Borsetshire Blue. Autumn
- as the weather gets colder these recipes will inspire you: Keeper's Cottage casserole Tom Archer's mustard crusted ham Pat's walnut bread Ruarri's favourite toffee apples & good old-fashioned bread & butter pudding. Winter
- imagine the frost across Bridge Farm's root crop as you read these winter recipes that include: Home Farm venison & pheasant casserole ginger tipsy trifle farmworker's warming winter soup & Walter Gabriel's gingernuts. Picture the seasons in Ambridge as you read these recipes & capture the feel of the village through its enticing aromas & tempting treats. Be prepared to pick your way over the yard at Bridge Farm for some of Tony's muddy crunchy organic vegetables. Borrow a bicycle & Lynda will lead you to discover the tenderest green shoots for springtime salad. Or just pack up a picnic & laze under the willows on the banks of the gently flowing Am. Pull on your wellies pick up a basket & join Angela on a seasonal walk through the delightful Borsetshire village of Ambridge. Rose tinted misty memories of days gone by intersperse the recipes & hark back to life in the village fondly remembering some of the residents of the past. With collected sayings & country wisdom from the pen of Jennifer herself Jennifer Aldridge's Archers' Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes
- it's a personal invitation into the lives of Britain's favourite countryside characters.






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