Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

This work talks about the Midland main line from Loughborough to Market Harborough; Midland lines from Leicester (West Bridge); Lines around Melton Mowbray; LNWR lines to Loughborough (Derby Road) & Hinckley; GNR & LNWR Joint line from Bottesford to Hallaton & Leicester (Belgrave Road); & Great Central line from Loughborough to Lutterworth. ...

Leigh Bowery (1961-1994) was a performance artist fashion designer nightclub sensation art object aspiring pop-star & above all an icon whose influence traversed the music art film & fashion worlds. Perhaps he is best-known for his role as muse & nude model for some of Lucian Freuds most famous paintings: ironic for the man who was infamous for his costumes. Bowery arrived in London in 1980 from Sunshine Australia notoriously collaborated with dancer Michael Clark & was proprietor of the infamous 1980s nightclub Taboo. In the 1990s Leigh Bowery created performances which both delighted & outraged audiences in New York London & Tokyo later incorporating his pop group Minty. This book is the definitive guide to the looks designed & in these photographs worn by Leigh Bowery. One of Britains most heroically ambitious yet underappreciated designers & performance artists Bowery remains an inspiration to many contemporary fashion designers though few are willing to admit it. In Leigh Bowery Looks you can easily see why: it contains more than 150 previously unpublished photographs of Bowery an extraordinary body of work that was the outcome of his collaboration with British photographer Fergus Greer between 1988 & 1994 the year of Bowerys death. ...

Leiths Fish Bible is the only fish cookbook you will ever need. With innumerable recipes from all over the world it has something for every occasion from a simple supper to an elegant dinner. As with every book from the classic Leiths series all recipes are fool-proof easy to use with an emphasis on proper technique. Here are many of the classics
- dishes such as Sole Meuniere Risotto Nero Lobster Thermidor & Deep-fried Cod in Beer Batter
- alongside the contemporary
- Mackerel Rice Noodle & Peanut Salad Noisettes of Salmon with Cucumber & Fennel Salsa
- & the exotic
- Braised Octopus in Rioja Seafood Laksa & Sushi Nigiri. Chapters are divided by fish groups (with alternative fish given for every recipe) with an extensive chapter on Shellfish as well as Preserved Fish. There is also detailed information on methods of preparation & cooking techniques such as filleting & boning alongside preparing shellfish & home-smoking. This new edition has been revised updated & redesigned with several new recipes & stunning new photographs. Comprehensive & authoritative it is an essential book for every kitchen.




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The Leiths cookery series are the most useful books to have in your kitchen. Produced by the acclaimed Leiths School of Food & Wine they are the most authoritative thorough & comprehensive cookbooks you can have. Leiths Baking Bible covers every aspect of baking from bread patisserie & pastry to cakes scones buns & biscuits. You will find all the classic recipes here
- Profiteroles Quiche Lorraine Swiss Roll Brioche- & innumerable tempting alternatives
- Artichoke & Green Olive Tart Walnut Bread Almond Shortbread. As with all the cookbooks in the Leiths series the emphasis is on proper technique to ensure success everywhere. Both the ultimate reference book & a fantastic source of inspiration Leiths Baking Bible will be the only book you'll need for home baking.

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The LEITH'S COOKERY BIBLE is a classic. The most authoritative & comprehensive cookbook there is for seasoned cooks & beginners chefs & caterers from the celebrated Leiths School of Food & Wine. Covering soups first courses vegetable dishes salads main courses stocks sauces dips spreads puddings cakes breads biscuits preserves canapes snacks & garnishes the Leiths Cookery Bible is truly exhaustive. In it you will find a perfected recipe for almost any dish you are looking for
- Steak Tartare Beef Bourguignonne Peking Duck Gazpacho Dauphinoise Potatoes Chicken Kiev Thai Red Curry Cassoulet
- & for any occasion be it a quick supper or cocktail party picnic three course meal or afternoon tea. The 1 400 recipes range from timeless classics such as Cheese Souffle & Steak & Kidney Pie to more innovative recipes such as Salmon & Plaice Ravioli & Red Onion & Polenta Tart & come from every part of the world from Scotland to the South Pacific. In addition there are clear illustrated instructions on how to perform every culinary operation from preparing a game bird to skinning a squid. From the prestigious Leiths School of Food & Wine this is a comprehensive & authoritative cookbook that contains everything anyone could ever need or wish to know in the kitchen.

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Perfect for beginners in the kitchen & everyone who is time-pressed but would still like to eat tasty homemade food this is the ultimate cookery reference book. Leiths Simple Cookery Bible contains a colossal 700 recipes that are foolproof delicious easy to follow & utterly reliable. Covering soups tarts snacks & sandwiches salads main courses accompaniments puddings baking preserving drinks breakfasts & the all-important basic recipes this terrifically comprehensive book has every recipe you'll ever need from spaghetti Bolognese sausage hotpot or shepherd's pie to salmon with dill & mustard crust couscous stuffed peppers or sweet chilli beef. Recipes come complete with 'prepare ahead' instructions in case you want to cook them in advance making it easy to rustle up quick after-work suppers or to cook for friends & family without spending all your time slaving in the kitchen. They can be adapted to whatever you have in your cupboard at home (the book contains a special section on substituting ingredients) they can be made with convenience ingredients (like ready-rolled pastry & bought pesto which come with recommendations on the best brands to choose) & the 'basic' recipes contain delicious variations that will enliven every meal. With 100 colour photographs conversion tables a glossary of terms illustrated techniques tips (from whipping cream to cutting a mango) a guide to wines & cheeses a seasonal table of fruit & veg & much more this is the cookery book you will turn to every day. It is a collection of recipes for real life & one with inspirational ideas that will make ready-meals a thing of the past. ...

Leith Techniques Bible is the ultimate cookery reference book. Here you will find all the information taught during the year-long diploma course at Leiths School of Food & Wine. Learn how to prepare meat & fish make perfect pastry & bread as well as equip a kitchen. Understand what makes recipes work & what has happened when they haven't. With answers to every cookery question from how to make perfect mashed potatoes to making a spun sugar cage this is an indispensable book for everyone from the novice cook to the experienced chef. ...

Leiths Vegetable Bible" offers almost 1 000 delicious vegetarian recipes ranging from the simple to the sophisticated. Included are recipes for snacks salads desserts & baking as well as classic slow-cooked dishes & modern main courses that can be prepared in minutes. With everything from avocado & rocket gazpacho Jamaican black bean pot & Swiss chard quiche to fig crumble cake strawberry tequila sorbet & rich chocolate peach cake this mighty cookbook covers all culinary eventualities. With the rise of box schemes & farmer's markets more people are cooking creatively with vegetables than ever before. " Leiths Vegetable Bible" is the perfect companion not just for vegetarians but for anyone who wants to give vegetables a central role in the kitchen." ...