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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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 excite 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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The chaos of Lagos one of the world's most populous cities often overshadows the rich offerings found elsewhere in Nigeria. Explore further & travellers can bathe in the Wikki Warm Springs at Yankari National Park; trek through Oshogbo Sacred Forest
- a world Heritage site; or visit one of the Emir's many elaborately decorated palaces. This is the only dedicated English-speaking travel guide to Nigeria on the market personal anecdotes guide the traveller through each region highlighting places to eat sleep & shop. It provides essential advice on where to stay & how to avoid scams ensure travellers arrive at their destination safely. Lizzie Williams' engaging style brings alive the many cultural events such as the Abuja carnival & the horse-riding Durbar festivals.
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Born into a Jewish ghetto in Hungary as a child Elie Wiesel was sent to the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz & Buchenwald. This is his account of that atrocity: the ever-increasing horrors he endured the loss of his family & his struggle to survive in a world that stripped him of humanity dignity & faith. Describing in simple terms the tragic murder of a people from a survivors perspective Night" is among the most personal intimate & poignant of all accounts of the Holocaust. A compelling consideration of the darkest side of human nature & the enduring power of hope it remains one of the most important works of the twentieth century." ...

Jack the duck is afraid of the dark. & Olivia the Owl is afraid of the light! But when Jack shows Olivia the beautiful colour of the day & Olivia shows Jack the sparkling stars of the night they overcome their fears & form an unlikely friendship. This is a gentle bedtime story with a strong message about friendship & learning to understand different perspectives. ...

Jesse Stone is an ex LA cop who has taken the job of police chief in Paradise Massachusetts...and things are getting strange in Paradise. Stone is called to the junior high school when reports of lewd conduct by the schools principal Betsy Ingersoll filter into the station. Ingersoll claims she was protecting the propriety of her students when she inspected each girls undergarments in the locker room. Jesse would like nothing more than to see Ingersoll punished but her high-powered attorney husband stands in the way. At the same time the women of Paradise are faced with a threat to their sense of security with the emergence of a tormented voyeur dubbed The Night Hawk." Initially hes content to peer through windows but as times goes on he becomes more reckless forcing his victims to strip at gunpoint... And according to the notes hes sending to Jesse hes not satisfied to stop there. Its up to Jesse to catch the Night Hawk before its too late." ...

This is a stunning edition of the classic poem with beautiful illustrations. It is suitable for children aged 5 years & up. ...

Exquisite silhouettes & a spectacular pop-up finale bring this popular Christmas poem magically to life. This elegant cut-paper edition of the celebrated Christmas poem evokes the snowy magic of the season through moonlit silhouettes. With the turn of each page the scenes transform to reveal the fine details & surprises of a festive family home. Open up the house to see the characters within peer through the doors & windows to catch a glimpse of St Nicks arrival & witness the spectacular pop-up laser-cut finale. All the excitement & anticipation of Christmas Eve is captured here making this a book to delight in & to treasure. It boasts exquisite illustrations die-cut holes that transform the pages throughout & an amazingly intricate laser-cut scene showing St Nicholas & his reindeer in the sky. Stylish jacket design & gold printing make this opulent novelty book the ultimate Christmas gift! ...

Its Christmas Eve & all is still & quiet. One family are tucked up in bed dreaming of sugar plums until the magical arrival of Father Christmas & his team of reindeer wakes the poems narrator. Matilda Harrisons intricate illustrations are enhanced by embossing on every spread & act as a beautiful complement to the traditional text. ...

All Lydias ever wanted is a perfect Christmas... So when her oldest friends invite her to spend the holidays with them it seems like a dream come true. Shes been promised log fires roasted chestnuts her own weight in mince pies
- all in a setting that looks like something out of a Christmas card. But her winter wonderland is ruined when she finds herself snowed in with her current boyfriend her old flame & a hunky stranger. Well three (wise) men is traditional at this time of year...
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