As the countdown to Mma Makutsi's wedding begins all is not as it should be at the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. While investigating unpleasant occurrences on a southern cattle-post Mma Ramotswe always on the side of the weak against the strong has reason to reflect on Rule No.3 of The Principles of Private Detection: never lie to the client. Apprentice mechanic Charlie seems to be avoiding certain important responsibilities. & as Mma Makutsi's big day approaches her nemesis violet Sephotho is casting her net wider: by standing for election which could spell trouble for the entire nation. But as friends & family gather under starry African night skies it turns out that even the most perplexing of apparitions
- & the most shocking of crimes
- may yield to rational explanation. & of course to Mma Ramotswe's inimitable way with love intuition & redbush tea.

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As the countdown to Mma Makutsis wedding begins all is not as it should be at the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. While investigating unpleasant occurrences on a southern cattle-post Mma Ramotswe always on the side of the weak against the strong has reason to reflect on Rule No.3 of The Principles of Private Detection: never lie to the client. Apprentice mechanic Charlie seems to be avoiding certain important responsibilities. & as Mma Makutsis big day approaches her nemesis violet Sephotho is casting her net wider: by standing for election which could spell trouble for the entire nation. But as friends & family gather under starry African night skies it turns out that even the most perplexing of apparitions
- & the most shocking of crimes
- may yield to rational explanation. & of course to Mma Ramotswes inimitable way with love intuition & redbush tea.

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Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular band of chefs & celebrities as well as archive material & interactive features it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical cookery content. Hosted by James Martin the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks. The Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show bringing together new ideas from some of the nation's favourite chefs cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent a variety of different cuisine from all around the world & a wealth of tips on current food topics. ...

With a new introduction by Richard Bradford. Alan Sillitoe's classic novel of the 1950s reissued to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its original publication. Working all day at a lathe leaves Arthur Seaton with energy to spare in the evenings. A hard-drinking hard-fighting young rebel he knows what he wants & he's sharp enough to get it. Before long his carryings-on with a couple of married women is local gossip. But then one evening he meets a young girl in a pub & Arthur's life begins to look less simple... First published in 1958 ' Saturday Night & Sunday Morning' achieved instant critical acclaim & helped to establish Alan Sillitoe as one of the greatest British writers of his generation. The film of the novel starring Albert Finney transformed British cinema & was much imitated. ...

This is a rollicking rhyming dinosaur picture book for young children. Have you ever wondered what the dinosaurs did for fun? What really happened when the Jurassic gang wanted to let off some steam? They danced of course! They rocked & rolled they twirled & tromped! They had themselves a dinosaur stomp! Join Diplodocus Iguanodon Duckbill Tyrannosaurus Allosaurus Brontosaurus & other rockin' dinosaurs at the biggest loudest wildest party ever! Boomalacka boomalacka! Whack! Whack! WHACK! ...

It was 1950. Magsy OGara her husband killed in the war plodded through her daily routine as a hospital cleaner dedicating all her spare time to Beth her genius daughter. Pursued by men who admired her great beauty she was determined to remain a widow. Nothing was to divert her from her gruelling schedule. Her goal was simple: Beth would become a doctor. Beth however wanted a normal life -- a brother a sister a stepfather who might make her wonderful mother happy. So Beth was delighted when a personable man began to court Magsy. Across the road at number 1 Nellie Hulme trapped in a world of silence watched the other two Saturday girls. Deaf since infancy Nellie had a secret so huge that it amused her. What would folk have thought had they known her true position in life? & why did she hear in her dreams? ...

It is the Roman holiday of Saturnalia. The days are short; the nights are for wild parties. A general has captured a famous enemy of Rome & brings her home to adorn his Triumph as a ritual sacrifice. The logistics go wrong; she acquires a mystery illness
- then a young man is horrendously murdered & she escapes from house arrest. Marcus Didius Falco is pitted against his old rival the Chief Spy Anacrites in a race to find the fugitive before her presence angers the public & makes the government look stupid. Falco has other priorities for Helenas brother Justinus has also vanished perhaps fatefully involved once more with the great lost love of his youth. Against the riotous backdrop of the season of misrule the search seems impossible & only Falco seems to notice that some dark agency is bringing death to the city streets...
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This title features 400 fail-safe recipes to transform everyday dishes into feasts shown step by step in 1400 photographs. You can add something special to every type of dish & every kind of occasion with recipes for a wonderful range of accompaniments from classic sauces to spiced mustards. It is a detailed introduction to the art of sauce-making & preserving from making stocks & marinades to setting jams & jellies. It

Includes:: quick easy recipes for creamy dips fiery salsas tasty relishes spicy marinades & simple dressings: try calvados & apple sauce for pork sweet pepper salsa for fish or basil & lemon mayonnaise for salads. You can try making some of the tempting preserves to stock up your pantry from green tomato chutney & spiced apple mincemeat to quince & coriander jelly & blueberry & lime jam. Make every meal memorable with this practical & accessible guide to the complementary sauces salsas & accompaniments that we love to add to our food. Over 400 original recipes add an inspirational touch to every conceivable kind of meal whether it's a rich gravy for a roasted leg of lamb a tangy orange sauce for duck a quick crunchy satay for shredded vegetables or a stunning series of party dips tangy dressings sweet chunky chutneys cooling raitas fresh fruit coulis or rich dessert creams. Many of these recipes will also make fantastic gifts such as Christmas chutney tarragon & champagne mustard rumtopf & spiced apple mincemeat. From much-loved standbys such as Bolognese sauce mango chutney & pickled onions to st&-alone sweet preserves such as apricots in amaretto this is an inspiring kitchen compendium.

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A superb sauce can transform the simplest dish into an impressive creation. This comprehensive collection of over 200 sauces ...

A well-made sauce can turn the simplest of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With a little know-how an understanding of basic techniques & a selection of ingredients you can transform ordinary meals into something special. Fresh bright & contemporary this beautiful new book is filled with 150 easy-to-make recipes from around the world. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs of every finished dish this book offers helpful hints & tips on methods for thickening keeping sauces warm & recipes for basic stocks. You can also indulge with a variety of sweet sauces for desserts. Whether you are planning a special meal or want to liven up a simple supper at the last minute this colourful volume has all you need to know to make fabulous sauces. ...