In this timely book, John Parkes demystifies the brewing process and explains in easy-to-follow terms how anyone can produce delicious beer with the help of just some basic equipment and a few key skills. Those new to home brewing will love the easy-to-follow instructions and the detailed explanations of the brewing process and anyone already adept at home brewing will be delighted by the original recipes. Made without unnecessary chemicals and additives, the beers featured here will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 150 x 212 mm

Always in the shadow of Vesuvius, Naples is a vibrant, passionate city with food to match. From antipasti to pastries, this collection of recipes showcases the best that Naples and the surrounding islands have to offer.Using the freshest ingredients, local chef Arturo Iengo presents the most delicious Campanian cuisine in 100 recipes that are perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining.Additional features on key ingredients, including buffalo mozzarella and olive oil, describe how they are produced and the part they play in Neapolitan dishes.With stunning photographs taken in and around Naples and insights into its specialities and customs, this book will give you an all-round taster of a captivating city.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 210 x 265 mm

Make It Easy Cookbook is a collection of delicious, easy recipes that can be prepared in advance, making cooking for friends a stress-free and fun experience. Ranging from simple starters to quick suppers to more elaborate meals, all the recipes are contemporary, seasonal and fresh. Ingredients are kept to a minimum and are easily sourced.The lot of the home cook is a world away from that of the professional chef - planner, shopper, table layer, cook, washer-up and of course, host when entertaining. Home cooks need to keep it simple and get ahead as much as possible. Getting ahead means spreading the load, less stress, more time to enjoy friends and family and less washing up at the end. There are tips, shortcuts and a host of original ideas along the way.All the recipes are very easy to follow and only require a basic knowledge of cookery. Make it Easy Cookbook is packed with inspirational recipes all of which have been tested to within an inch of their lives and are explained in a lively and informative way!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 210 x 255 mm

Women's London is the only guidebook that focuses on the women who have shaped London through the centuries and the legacy they have left behind. This new book provides the perfect opportunity to explore sights, statues, plaques and buildings associated with famous and some not so famous women who have left their mark on London's heritage, culture and society. Their stories include scientists and suffragettes, reformers and royals, military and medical pioneers, authors and artists, fashion and female firsts … and more. The author, a popular London tour guide and lecturer, specialises in women's history and has provided a series of original self-guided walking tours taking you to historic areas where important women lived, worked and are commemorated. Illustrated with new full-colour photography, archive images and specially commissioned maps, Women's London will inspire visitors and Londoners alike to discover how much London owes to women.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 264

Dimensions: 147 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 15-01-2018

A completely irresistible collection of knitting patterns for utterly cute baby clothes. These patterns will give great delight both to the knitter and to all who see the results on tiny new babies.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2015

Your practical guide to learning the techniques of hand lettering! 12 step-by-step projects from professional lettering artist Margaret Morgan 4 included alphabets to practice various styles of calligraphy Expert advice on pens, inks, papers, and techniques to learn and practice calligraphy Create beautiful cards, calendars, letterheads, and wall hangings If you've ever wanted to learn the techniques of hand lettering, then Calligraphy will give you the practical advice and guidance on materials, tools, and proper methods that you need to get started. With the four included alphabets and 12 step-by-step projects, you'll learn how to create stunning cards, calendars, letterheads, and wall hangings. Inside Calligraphy, author and professional lettering artist Margaret Morgan will provide you with all the essential skills you need to enjoy and thrive in the beautiful art of calligraphy!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Grow beautiful garden plants with rich soil you produce yourself! Complete guide to learning the sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich, fertile soil for your specific garden Recycle your household waste in an environmentally efficient manner to grow beautiful fruits, vegetables, and flowers Perfect for any size garden, whether you have a small space in the city or are a large-scale gardener in a rural area Everything compost: what it is, how it works, how to make it, how to store it, and how to use it What you can and cannot compost, the best methods for each material, how long it takes to rot, and other important notes Valuable insight on organic gardening, community composting, worm composting, various techniques, FAQs, and more Help your garden to flourish the natural way! Whether you have experience with compost or are a beginner who has always wanted to learn more and see how you can incorporate composting into your lifestyle, this book provides everything you'll need to know. From understanding what compost is, how it works, and ways to make it, to how to use and store it, this handbook, written in clear and simple terms, carefully explains the sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich soil in your backyard. Author Pauline Pears is head of knowledge transfer at Garden Organic Ryton, part of Garden Organic, which is Europe's largest organic membership organization. She and her team answer many thousands of gardening queries a year. Pauline has written six books on organic gardening and is heavily involved with community composting, offering help and advice to members of the public. Whether you have a large backyard, a small garden space, or only a balcony, composting can be customized to fit you and your lifestyle. With detailed chapters on the benefits of composting, getting started, making compost, worm composting, leaf mold, mulching, high-fiber heap, grass-boarding, bokashi, Green Cone, apple worm heap, trench composting, and more—plus a handy section of frequently asked questions—Organic Book of Compost is the only composting book you need to get started!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Take the fruits of your labor further! An essential guide for gardeners who grow more produce and herbs than you know what to do with 90 easy-to-follow recipes for jams, jellies, marmalades, pickles, chutneys, ketchup, cordials, vinegars, oils, liqueurs, and breads Recipes that use your preserves as ingredients in complete dishes Helpful tips, variations, and sentimental notes for each recipe Anecdotes, literary quotes, and historical fun facts are interspersed throughout for a fun, engaging read An inspiring collection of more than 90 recipes for jams, jellies, chutneys, curds, ketchups, marmalades, pickles, cordials, vinegars, oils, and even liqueurs and breads, Preserving the Season is an excellent resource for any gardener! First, take the bounty on the season further by understanding the general preserving tips and techniques, as well as learning about useful equipment before you get started. Once your preserves are made, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes that use your homemade canned foods as ingredients! With charming personal anecdotes from the author, sentimental notes, literary quotes, helpful tips and variations, and historical fun facts interspersed throughout Preserving the Season, this delightful guide is an engaging and insightful source of inspiration from start to finish!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

London and tea go together like jam and scones, and this lovely book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene! 60 exquisite places to take tea in and around London Hip, up-to-date, stylish guide to the London tea scene Features famous recipes from the venues and lavish color photography Completely updated new edition, expanded to almost double size The perfect gift for that Anglophile friend, in this handsome new hardcover version London's Afternoon Teas is the hippest and most up-to-date source of information for both London residents and tourists alike. Featuring 60 of the best places to take tea in London, including classics such as Claridges and the Wolseley as well as completely unexpected venues, there's a tea here to suit all tastes and budgets. The text includes the history of the venues, their most popular recipes, interesting facts, and types of teas available, along with details of nearby attractions to help you make a day of it. Now in hardcover, this revised second edition has been greatly expanded with additional tea venues, more pages, and new lavish photography.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 147 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 27-04-2018

Encylopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches is the ultimate sourcebook for stitchwork practitioners: a compendium of 245 embroidery stitches photographed close-up, accompanied by stitch-by-stitch instructions, plus hundreds of illustrations and meticulous charts and diagrams. Twenty-four superb projects offer practice-makes-perfect work on every kind of embroidery, from cross-stitching and huck-weaving, crewel and needlelace to smocking and bargello. The finished products? An array of skill-displaying samplers, a Victorian brooch cushion, glittering Shisha bag, silk ribbon floral pane, Hardanger tablemat, and more, in a portfolio of beautiful handiwork. A must-have reference for beginners and the experienced alike.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 06-04-2016