From its humble origins as a Tudor hunting lodge to its present-day status as a protected historic building Nicky Haslam's delightful ' Folly de Grandeur' is a unique English country house that is one of the renowned decorator's favourite places. In this beautifully illustrated book Part 1: A History of the House provides a timeline of the house together with an overview of the design aesthetics that characterize Haslam's look. Part 2: The Essence of Style covers wall finishes soft furnishings the transition from room to room furniture form style & arrangement classical elements & creating tableaux with objets & photographs. In Part 3: A House for All Seasons you will find a year-round appreciation of this remarkable home which was once owned by John Fowler co-founder of Colefax & Fowler. By recounting events
- from society gatherings to quiet country weekends
- stories about the rooms & details about the decoration & furnishings Haslam reveals the personal touches that give the folly its unique sense of life both indoors & out. Inviting us into his carefully preserved & lovingly decorated country home he explains the intricacies & delights of carefully mismatched furniture collected over the years a colour palette of subtle warming tones that are quietly welcoming & effortlessly romantic & a wonderful collection of art that is nothing short of inspirational. Finally in Part 4: The Perfect Setting Haslam shares unique garden design secrets & outdoor 'rooms' that complement his celebrated home.

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Rachel & Kirsty are so excited about returning to Rainspell Island for a holiday! But their hearts sink when they go to their favourite beach & see that it's covered in litter. They're determined to clean it up but they need a very special fairy friend to help them... ...

Happiness then is the best noblest & most pleasant thing in the world. In the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotles guiding question is: what is the best thing for a human being? His answer is happiness but he means not something we feel but rather a specially good kind of life. Happiness is made up of activities in which we use the best human capacities both ones that contribute to our flourishing as members of a community & ones that allow us to engage in god-like contemplation. Contemporary ethical writings on the role & importance of the moral virtues such as courage & justice have drawn inspiration from this work which also contains important discussions on responsibility for actions on the nature of practical reasoning & on friendship & its role in the best life. This new edition retains & lightly revises David Rosss justly admired translation. It also

Includes:: a valuable introduction to this seminal work & notes designed to elucidate Aristotles arguments. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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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. ...

The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life which came to an abrupt end in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people whose interpretations of his thought range from the highly irrational to the firmly analytical. Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced the superman & The Twilight of the Idols developed the Will to Power concept; these term together with Sklavenmoral & Herrenmoral became confused with the rise of nationalism in Germany. Idiosyncratic & aphoristic Nietzsche is always bracing & provocative & temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanners readable introduction to the philosophers life & work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings. It also explodes the many misconceptions fostered in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote prophetically: Do not above all confound me with what I am not! ...

Nigella is now not only the best & most glamorous young home cook in Britain & a great cookery writer she's also become a household name. Her first short series on Channel 4 had over 2 million viewers & propelled her from success into stardom. How to Eat sold spectacularly on the back of the first unheralded 5-part series. Nigella Bites is a must-have for every viewer & all her fans. Some recipes are based on her popular Vogue columns others are new & different & all are characteristic of Nigella & the ethos of the TV series
- uncomplicated original fresh & perfect for the way we live today. They're easy to produce after a busy day at the office fun to linger over at weekends or to make with the kids delectable to read about dreamy to look at & delicious to eat. They include Late Breakfasts Party Food TV Dinners Trailer Trash Big Lunches Indoor Picnics & other delights. Nigella wants her readers & her viewers to enjoy eating & cooking. With her how could anyone resist!
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Nigella Christmas comprises reliable practical easy-to-follow recipes & reassuring advice about planning & cooking ahead presented in a gorgeous glittering package which will make this the ultimate gift to yourself & for family & friends. Illustrated with over 250 fabulous full-colour photographs by Lis Parsons (photographer of the bestselling Nigella Express) including method photos & lavish spreads Nigella Christmas is in a new larger & irresistible format. It

Includes:: everything from scrumptious Christmas cakes & puddings to quick & easy homemade presents (biscuits preserves & other standbys) & edible tree-decorations recipes for feeding friends & family over the holiday season with minimum stress & maximum enjoyment (cook & freeze ahead or slow-cook in the oven) as well as Christmas party food & drinks. & of course exciting & inspiring variations for the Main Event itself
- from traditional super-juicy turkey festive ginger-baked ham special trimmings & the Ultimate Christmas Pud all the way to the special vegetarian Christmas feast by way of goose or pork-&-cranberry options & a Prodigious Pavlova... Her cakes as always gladden the heart & her At-a-Glance Christmas Dinner Countdown helps take the stress & strain out of the Big Day itself. Nigella Christmas will surely be a perennial favourite the book we will all reach for
- for inspiration & reassurance
- as soon as the Christmas lights start going up...




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Featuring fabulous fast foods ingenious short cuts terrific time-saving ideas effortless entertaining & easy delicious meals Nigella Express is her solution to eating well when time is short. Here are mouthwatering recipes quick to prepare easy to follow that you can conjure up after a long day in the office or on a busy weekend for family or unexpected guests. This is food you can make as you hit the kitchen running with vital tips on how to keep your store cupboard stocked freezer & fridge stacked. When time is precious you can't spend hours shopping so you need to make life easier by being prepared. Not that the recipes are basic
- though they are always simple
- but it's important to make every ingredient earn its place in a recipe. Minimise effort by maximising taste. & here too is great food that can be prepared quickly but cooked slowly in the oven leaving you time to have a bath a drink talk to friends or do the children's homework. Minimum stress for maximum enjoyment. This is a new generation of fast food
- never basic never dull always do-able quick & delicious
- for the busy lives we lead.



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THE DOMESTIC GODDESS IS BACK & this time it's instant. Nigella & her style of cookery have earned a special place in our lives symbolising all that is best most pleasurable most hands-on & least fussy about good food. But that doesn't mean she wants us to spend hours in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove. Featuring fabulous fast foods ingenious short cuts terrific time-saving ideas effortless entertaining & simple scrumptious meals Nigella Express is her solution to eating well when time is short. Here are mouthwatering recipes quick to prepare easy to follow that you can conjure up after a day in the office or at a busy weekend for family or unexpected guests. This is food you can make as you hit the kitchen running with vital tips on how to keep your store cupboard stocked freezer & fridge stacked. When time is precious you can't spend hours shopping so you need to make life easier by being prepared. Not that the recipes are basic
- though they are always simple
- but it's important to make every ingredient earn its place minimising effort by maximising taste. & here too is great food that can be prepared quickly but cooked slowly in the oven leaving you time to have a bath a drink talk to friends or do the children's homework. Minimum stress for maximum enjoyment... Nigella's is a new generation of fast food
- never basic never dull always do-able quick & delicious. Featuring the recipes seen on TV in BBC Two's Nigella Express series.


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Nigellissima" takes inspiration from Italian cooking to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen & onto the plate pronto. At the heart of Italian cookery lies a celebration of food that is fresh tasty & unpretentious; Nigella Lawson reflects this in recipes that are simple & speedy elevating everyday eating into no-fuss feasts. Italian food has colonised the world. " Nigellissima" shows us how & why in over 100 delicious dishes
- from telephone-cord pasta with Sicilian pesto to the crustless Meatzza from Sardinian couscous to Venetian stew from penne to papardelle from ragu to risotto from Italian apple pie & no-churn ices to panna cotta & sambuca kisses
- in a round-Italy quickstep that culminates in a festive chapter of party food with an Italian-inspired Christmas feast as its mouthwatering centrepiece. From the traditional to the unfamiliar here are recipes to excited the taste buds & the imagination without stressing the cook. Nigellas gastronomic heart is in Italy & in this new book she conjures up with passionate relish the warmth simplicity & directness of Italian cooking with an Anglo-twist. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs to instruct & delight " Nigellissima" is accompanied by a major new BBC TV series."

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