This treasure trove of talent is set against the background of places already familiar to Catherine Cooksons countless readers
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With bold flavours & packed full of fresh ingredients that promote well-being Asian dishes such as sushi & noodle bowls are quickly growing in popularity. Inspired by the cuisines of Japan China & South-east Asia Simple Sushi shows how easy it is to prepare dishes for every occasion whether its rolling sushi for either a tasty lunchbox or an elegant sharing platter for entertaining friends or whipping up a noodle broth or crispy salad for a quick weekday supper. To start experience a sushi masterclass & youll quickly find that those nutritious little packages of rice are not nearly as tricky to prepare as you expect. Learn the simple techniques for Sushi Rolls & then practice making delicious Teriyaki Chicken or Miso Asparagus Rolls. Pressed & H&-moulded Sushi embellishes on the theme & introduces more varieties such as nigiri & battera
- perfect squares of deliciously fresh salmon or mackerel & rice
- along with flower & star shaped sushi that the kids will love. Soups & Noodle Bowls are nourishing one-pot meals
- try a satisfying Salmon Soba Noodle & Shiitake Broth or an aromatic Vietnamese Beef Pho
- while crisp fresh Salads are perfect for a light lunch or summery supper & delicious varieties include Lobster Noodle Salad Cashew Salad with Tamarind Dressing & Coriander Ginger Duck Salad. Finally Accompaniments provides recipes for traditional flavourings such as pickled ginger & wasabi to add flavour heat & spice.



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In Simple Thai Cookery (published in hardback as Foolproof Thai Cookery) Ken Hom demystifies this delicious & popular cuisine. He describes the basic techniques needed to recreate authentic Thai food & demonstrates 40 of the most well-known dishes with step-by-step instructions & photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. Kens recipes appeal to the experienced cook & the novice alike as all are quick & easy to prepare & use readily available ingredients such as lemon grass ginger & of course small Thai chillies. Foolproof instructions will guarantee excellent results every time from healthy Spicy noodle salad or the comforting Coconut chicken soup to sweet & sour Pad thai or hot & spicy Green curry prawns. The tried-&-tested recipes include appetizing soups & starters quick & easy fish meat & vegetarian main courses & a variety of delicious accompaniments. ...

As a young conscripted soldier Rufus Harms was jailed for the brutal killing of a schoolgirl. Yet after twenty-five hard years of incarceration a stray letter from the US army reveals new facts about the night of the murder
- & the evil secret shared by some of Washingtons most powerful men. Fearful for his life Harms seizes his one chance to escape. But within hours the only people who knew about the appeal have been hunted down & eliminated. As the unknown assassins close in on Harms ex-cop turned criminal attorney John Fiske is drawn into the web. His younger brother is already a victim the woman he loves is under threat. For the truth & the chance of a fututre he will never give up the fight. But for both men time is already running out. Their enemy is buried deep witin the system & completely ruthless when protecting the truth.. .
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Aleksandr Orlov has in the last year become one of the most loved figures in British culture & his catchphrase
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Simplicity" is the classic work about making the complicated simple from world-renowned writer & philosopher Edward de Bono. From confusing manuals to uninterpretable jargon to bureaucratic red-tape modern life can be highly complicated & frustrating. For many of us it is almost impossible to make sense of. In " Simplicity" lateral-thinking guru Edward de Bono shows us how to bring simplicity into our increasingly complicated lives. Through his ten rules of simplicity he encourages us to be creative & break down the complex into manageable & recognisable parts. By making the complicated simple you will free up time reduce stress & make better decisions. " An inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought". (Sir Richard Branson). Edward de Bono invented the concept of lateral thinking. A world-renowned writer & philosopher he is the leading authority in the field of creative thinking & the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. Dr de Bono has written more than 60 books in 40 languages with people now teaching his methods worldwide. He has chaired a special summit of Nobel Prize laureates & been hailed as one of the 250 people who have contributed most to mankind. Dr de Bonos titles include classic bestsellers such as " Six Thinking Hats" " Lateral Thinking" "I Am Right You Are Wrong" " Teach Yourself How To Think" " Teach Your Child How To Think" & " Simplicity"." ...

This book offers an accessible & sympathetic introduction for relatives carers & professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia. Drawing on the two 'laws of dementia' the author explains the causes of communication problems mood disturbances & 'deviant' behaviours with particular emphasis on how these are experienced by dementia sufferers themselves. Case examples demonstrate the typical symptoms & progression of dementia & clear guidance is provided on how to support dementia sufferers at every stage & help them deal with the challenges posed by their condition. Relatives & carers will find this book a source of essential information & encouragement to deal confidently with the difficulties posed by the condition both for people with dementia & those around them. ...

Baking is one of lifes great pleasures & in this beautiful new National Trust cookery book Sybil Kapoor brings together an inspiring collection of baking recipes both sweet & savoury. She delves into our kitchen gardens larders hedgerows & orchards to illustrate different aspects of modern British baking. She shows how key ingredients such as produce from the orchard grain from the mill or butter from the dairy have shaped British baking & led to a delicious & deservedly famous repertoire of cakes pastries savoury bakes & bread. Seville Orange Crunch Cake & Blackcurrant Meringue Pie are just a few of the simple cakes & tarts that can be prepared with fresh dairy ingredients while pastry & breads from the mill provide a wholesome basis for Nectarine Slice & Olive & Onion scones. Harvest sumptuous apricots cherries pears & plums from the orchard for Apricot Creams & Chocolate pear cake or use the natural abundance of wild herbs mushrooms & nuts of the hedgerow to produce delicious almond blackberry cake or soft hazelnut macaroons. Sybils interests in nature & the use of seasonal & local produce reflect the National Trusts current food policy & combine to make this a unique & exciting baking book for our times. ...

A few well-chosen words can elicit smiles inspire happiness transform moods & turn a bad day into a good one. Philosopher William James once said The deepest principle in human nature is the desire to be appreciated". This is a fun fabulous reader-friendly book all about compliments
- the history of compliments how to use them best-loved compliments & how to take them. Along with numerous"es & words of wisdom " Simply Charming" covers what to say & how to say it in a wide variety of situations from meeting your in-laws to interviewing for a new job. There is also a detailed section on the importance of compliments in a relationship for both men & women."
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From simple looks to flashy trinkets every project in this book is charmed. On the catwalks of Europe in cutting-edge boutiques or adorning a celebrity's wrist charm jewellery is the hottest accessory! Whether your style is vintage or hip you'll find something to love in this gorgeous collection. From small photos encased in glass to flashy trinkets with Swarovski crystals to playful dice dominoes or jacks every project here is charmed. ...