Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President Francois Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Daniel's thrill at being in such close proximity to the most powerful man in the land persists even after the presidential party has gone which is when he discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit & as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow
- different.
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The Ultimate Secret. The Ultimate Agent. Nathaniel Cade returns. For 140 years Nathaniel Cade has been the President's Vampire sworn by a blood oath to protect the President & America from their supernatural enemies. Cade's existence is the most closely guarded of White House secrets: a superhuman covert agent who is the last line of defense against nightmare scenarios that ordinary citizens can only dream of. When a new outbreak of an ancient evil
- one that Cade has seen before
- comes to light he & his human handler Zach Barrows must track down its source. To 'protect & serve' often means settling old scores & confronting new betrayals.. .as only a century-old predator can.

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By cooking food at temperatures that are far higher than conventional ovens pressure cookers drastically reduce cooking times enabling us to cook in a cheaper healthier & greener way. Pasta & rice can be made from scratch in less than 10 minutes; thrifty cooks can tenderise flavoursome cheap cuts in just 20 minutes & pulses can be cooked without having to soak them. As a busy working mother Guardian" writer Catherine Phipps is wholly reliant on her pressure cooker to produce quick & easy one-pot meals for her family. Her authoritative guide is aimed at those who are new to pressure cookers as well as established fans. Alongside mouthwatering recipes ranging from pot-roast chicken & seafood risotto to Boston baked beans pulled pork sandwiches & Scotch eggs & even cheesecake & chocolate pots Catherine offers handy tips on how to adapt conventional recipes for the pressure cooker safety ideas & a guide to using certain ingredients. With mouthwatering photography throughout this is an indispensable partner for every pressure cooker owner." ...

How can you enjoy slow-cooked flavours in a fast-paced world? Pressure cookers are the answer. They enable the preparation of delicious meals cheaply quickly & efficiently because the food is cooked in liquid at temperatures far higher than in a conventional saucepan shortening cooking time by up to 70 per cent. Because the method seals in flavour cheaper ingredients can be used to great effect & since the cooking time is shorter you save on energy making it one of the most eco-friendly cooking methods available. Time savings are impressive
- braising beef takes just 30 minutes a chicken casserole can be ready in 15 minutes. Pulses & grains cook in a fraction of the time so its great news for veggies too. Choose from soups & stocks such as Bean & Bacon Soup. Meat dishes include hearty Pork Loin Ribs with BBQ Sauce while lighter poultry & seafood dishes to try include a Thai Green Chicken Curry. A pressure cooker also makes light work of vegetarian dishes
- use it to prepare a satisfying Beetroot & Quinoa Salad while simple sides include New Potatoes with a Tomato Pepper & Olive Sauce. To finish try a dessert such as Ricotta Cheesecake.

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The stress-free way to cook under pressure In todays hurry-up" society pressure cooking is an attractive means of preparing consistent convenient everyday meals. Increasing health concerns coupled with a continuously rising cost of living have made pressure cooking more popular as a way to save money & eat healthier at home. This revised edition of Pressure Cookers For Dummies

Includes:: all new recipes & refreshed content. Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you the lowdown on the different pressure cooker options that are available to make sure you get the pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It

Includes:: delicious recipes for dishes such as soups chilis & stews; roasts & poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; & desserts jams & compotes. It also offers a wealth of recipes for those on vegan vegetarian gluten-free & lactose-free diets. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker plus several comparison recipes made the traditional way. Every recipe

Includes:: preparation times cooking times & nutritional information. Updated expert advice on choosing the best pressure cooker for your kitchen including coverage of electric cookers Explanations on how pressure cookers work & tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker Shows you how to use pressure cookers to create vegetarian vegan special diet & sustainable dishes with flavor & zest; & incorporate ethnic dishes into your pressure cooker repertoire

Includes:: fun tasty & easy recipes for holidays & other occasions that the whole family will enjoy If youre a new or seasoned cook Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you everything you need to make the most of this time-saving appliance."







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Whether you've just bought your first pressure cooker or you have left your old one languishing at the back of the cupboard for a while Dianne Page will help you get the most out of this most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Pressure cooking cuts conventional cooking times to a third. Soups can be ready in minutes. Favourite recipes which traditionally take hours to prepare can be cooked & enjoyed at the end of a busy day. Plus shorter cooking times mean lower gas & electricity bills. Other benefits include: food retains its flavour vitamins minerals & colour; cheaper cuts of meat
- that are packed with flavour but normally need long slow cooking to make them tender
- can be cooked quickly; & less steam is produced so no condensation in the kitchen.

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When rail travel boomed during the early 1900s it opened the gateway to North Wales for the bucket & spade brigade showing them that happy times were here at last on their visit to Prestatyn. Picture the scene in those uncluttered years for these early visitors to the town refreshing embracing sea air clean lengthy sands seaside Pierrots & a stroll up the towns popular hillside to experience the jaw-dropping panoramic view of Prestatyn Rhyl the Irish Sea & beyond. The vast number of visitors to the town were subsequently more than keen to settle in this alluring & slow pace of life coastal seaside resort that still retains an unspoilt village-like charm with a strong sense of community & a heritage & history that would rival any town of its size. This is an affectionate & colourful portrait of one of the oldest seaside resorts in North Wales. ...

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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South Africa 1900. After his father dies nineteen-year-old David Crawfurd is sent off to South Africa to earn his living as a storekeeper in the back of beyond. A strange encounter on the journey suggests that dark deeds & treacherous intrigues are afoot
- all bound up with the mysterious primeval kingdom of Prester John. Written as a boys adventure story & set mostly in South Africa (where Buchan had worked) Prester John" was published in 1910 when Buchan was 35. Its a fast-moving thriller in the style of Robert Louis Stevenson & Rider Haggard."
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Two 19th century stage illusionists the aristocratic Rupert Angier & the working-class Alfred Borden engage in a bitter & deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later. Working in the gaslight-&-velvet world of Victorian music halls they prowl edgily in the background of each others shadowy life driven to the extremes by a deadly combination of obsessive secrecy & insatiable curiosity. At the heart of the row is an amazing illusion they both perform during their stage acts. The secret of the magic is simple & the reader is in on it almost from the start but to the antagonists the real mystery lies deeper. Both have something more to hide than the mere workings of a trick. ...