For four decades Alan Siegel & Irene Etzkorn have been on the frontlines of the battle to make things simple. They have consulted with Xerox American Express 3M the U.S. Air Force the IRS & many others to simplify their processes their offerings everything they do
- with dramatic results for these businesses & the customers they serve. Siegel & Etzkorn believe in simplicity as a philosophy a guiding principle & a way of life but they have learned firsthand that it's not so simple to make things simple
- it demands a commitment to clarity honesty discipline & intelligence. Three things the authors believe can be said with certainty: simplicity works; it is accessible to all of us; & we've never needed it more than we do today. These three principles are at the core of SIMPLE a book that will expose the overly complex things you do reveal the reasons why you do them & make it harder for you to keep on doing them.

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Quick & Modern Quilts Easy as 1-2-3! Selecting fabrics & making great quilts has never been easier! In 3-Fabric Quilts Leni Levenson Wiener gives you the tools to make twelve fantastic quilts that each require only three fabrics. With each quilt composed of geometric squares rectangles & strips cutting & piecing has never been so fast & simple. Inside you'll find: Advice on choosing the three fabrics including tips on understanding color value & print scale making fabric shopping easier than ever. Illustrated instructions for twelve 3-fabric quilts each with yardage requirements & instructions for a small & large size. A unique quilting template for each project specifically designed for the quilt. Basic rotary cutting piecing & finishing instructions. Fun fresh contemporary fabrics layouts & patterns perfect for gifts or to decorate your own home! No need to stress about choosing lots of coordinating fabrics. With a few simple tricks & tips choose just three fabrics & one of 12 fabulous designs & you'll be on your way to a gorgeous finished quilt! ...

Start with the quick folds that work just as well with linen or cotton napkins as paper. Once these designs have been mastered beginning napkin folders can try making more elaborate ones like the Artichoke (which also doubles as a makeshift bread basket) or a Party-Favor Fold (tuck a flower into the napkin). This title helps to create your own set of personalized napkins by painting or embroidering them with Lindas easy instructions. For ambitious napkin folders who still want to go further theres detailed instructions for a Swan a Preening Peacock & much more. With easy directions readers can create napkin folds for backyard picnics elegant sit-down dinners & buffet suppers. For advice on where to place a napkin on a table guidelines for table settings & a foolproof stain removal chart The Simple Art of Napkin Folding" has the answers." ...

Mary Berry has a long-established reputation for providing the home cook with reliable easy recipes but if there's one area where she is the undisputed queen of the kitchen it's cake-making. In Simple Cakes Mary guides you step-by-step through the art of baking all kinds of cakes biscuits & pastries. All 40 of Mary's baking recipes which range from a classic Tarte Tatin to a sumptuous Sacher Torte Lemon Drizzle Traybake & Devonshire Scones use readily available ingredients. The recipes are accompanied by colour photographs at every stage to make this notoriously tricky area of cooking even easier. With clear easy-to-follow methods Mary Berry's fail-safe instructions guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

Chinese food is popular the world over. In Ken Hom's Simple Chinese Cookery (formerly called Foolproof Chinese Cookery) available in paperback as well as hardback Ken proves that anyone can cook this healthy & delicious cuisine. Ken demonstrates 40 of the most popular & well-known Chinese dishes with step-by-step instructions & photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. The recipes (including soups & starters fish & shellfish meat & poultry & vegetable accompaniments) are not only quick & easy to prepare but are also convenient as they use readily available ingredients. The cookbook also features a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. From simple Green Chicken Curry to the more elaborate Whole Fish in Coconut Milk Ken's easy recipes have foolproof instructions that will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

How many times have you opened the pantry or fridge door & thought there's nothing to eat? This book is your saviour. Whether it's pasta or rice from the pantry or vegetables from the fridge best-selling author Donna Hay will show you how to take everyday ingredients & turn them into delicious weeknight dinners. Donna is of the school that believes if you have an egg in the fridge you have a meal on the table. So long as you have the versatile basics on hand all you need to do is grab a few fresh vegetables or herbs on your way home & you have a quick meal & flavoursome dinner on the table. Divided into chapters according to ingredient
- such as eggs pasta noodles & rice chicken beef fruit & chocolate
- simple dinners provides delicious easy recipes to create at home. & no Donna Hay book would be complete without her signature tips & tricks helping you get the most out of your ingredients. This book is proof that the simplest things are often the best. It will change the way you think about cooking.

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In Foolproof French Cookery & its paperback edition Simple French Cookery Raymond Blanc demystifies French cuisine & demonstrates how enjoyable the simple creative act of cookery can be. He describes the basic techniques needed to create traditional French food & demonstrates 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known dishes. With step-by-step instructions & colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish all 40 recipes are quick & easy to prepare & use readily available ingredients. All Raymonds recipes are simple rustic & completely delicious & whether you choose quick & easy Oeufs en Cocotte or Moules Marinire for a more elaborate meal his foolproof instructions guarantee excellent results every time. ...

Sean King & Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case. Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But instead of focusing on her recovery Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital.. . Sean accepts a much-needed job. A physicist Monk Turing has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town -- a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists & cryptographers funded by an anonymous but powerful group. Meanwhile the dead mans young daughter piano-playing prodigy Viggie has secrets of her own. But what is the significance of the phrase codes & blood? Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground Camp Peary where Monk Turings body was found. With both the FBI & CIA breathing down Seans neck can he discover the truth? & will he be in time to save Michelle from herself? ...

In Simple Indian" award-winning Indian chef Atul Kochhar shares his passion for Indian food with a wonderful collection of recipes based in the rich culinary tradition of the sub-continent. Atul's style of cooking is contemporary & his enticing recipes reflect the diversity of modern Indian food with its vibrant colours & intriguing blends of flavours. Recipes are drawn from all parts of India from the rich meat-based Moghul food of the North to the vegetarian curries of Goa & Kerala & the aromatic fish dishes of Bengal & Assam. Atul provides a hands-on guide to cooking superb authentic Indian food at home. His recipes contain imaginative flavour combinations with an emphasis on the use of fresh ingredients carefully balanced spices & simple culinary techniques. Cooking techniques are clearly explained in the recipes; a good home cook will find most of the dishes in the book easy to prepare & even a beginner could attempt many of them successfully. There are also menu suggestions & general guidelines for choosing dishes to complement each for the parfect Indian dining experience. Comprehensively researched & beautifully photographed " Indian Essence" is an invaluable guide to preparing modern Indian food." ...

Madhur Jaffrey is renowned as an international authority on Indian food. In Simple Indian Cookery she shares her knowledge & her passion bringing us classic dishes from this hugely popular culinary region. Madhur demonstrates how to cook 40 well-known recipes with simple step-by-step instructions proving just how easy it is to serve up delicious Indian meals youve created yourself. The book is divided into Soups & Starters Fish & Shellfish Eggs Meat & Poultry & Vegetables & Accompaniments. All the dishes use readily available ingredients & theres a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. With the clear & easy-to-follow recipe methods & colour photographs accompanying each stage of the recipe Madhurs simple instructions will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...