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This is the story of how one shy, uncertain, inexperienced young actress was persuaded to take on a role she at first thought too hard-edged and amoral

From an endlessly curious and often hilarious author, a wonderful social history of the postwar years through the prism of a single transport iconThe VW Campervan was invented immediately after the war, when a far-sighted English military man set up his factory in line with turning the German economy from making machines of warfare to more peaceful products. As this history shows, by the 1970s that dream had been amply fulfilled, as the VW Campervan became the conveyance of choice for West Coast hippies, Australian surf bums, and Europeans taking the overland route to find enlightenment and good karma in India. It had also become?indeed, still is?the first choice for those seeking a cheap camping vacation with wheels attached. So never mind the oddly off-center driving wheel, the vagaries of the aircooled rear engine?the VW Campervan had become more than a vehicle?it had truly become a way of life. Mike Harding shares the story of his first ride in a Volkswagen Camper Van back in 1961,

Domestic God or Sofa Slob? This unique work now available in a revised and expanded edition, contains everything the modern man needs to discover the art of household management.

When it comes to indulgence, nothing can compare. With the unique and utterly luscious recipes in Macaron, you'll be baking these delectable morsels like a professional in no time.

Provides tips, techniques and methods for making chocolates like a professional chocolatier at home. This book features recipes that combine unusual flavours, using ingredients such as vanilla bean, m

This book overs the most majestic of Rieslings, lesser-known varieties of Silvanor, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and upcoming classics such as Pinot Noir - hailed as the new 'Red Riesling'.

Every luscious flavour imaginable is grist for the chill in The Perfect Scoop, pastry chef David Lebovitz's gorgeous guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas and more.

The Capital Ring is a 75-mile walking route encircling inner London that links the astonishing number of islands of green space—parks, woodlands, abandoned railway lines, towpaths and nature reserves—

In Wreaths & Bouquets, world-renowned florist Paula Pryke turns her attention to two of the most popular forms in the flower arranger's repertoire, and demonstrates how to use these versatile structur

When Margaret Thatcher was ousted from Downing Street in November 1990 it appeared that Britain had reached a crossroads. After eleven years of bitter social and economic conflict many believed that t

Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating compendium of the metals, rocks, organic minerals, and gems that have had the greatest impact on the development of human civilizatio

The Perfectly Imperfect Home is a must-have guide to choosing the 80 essential items you need for furnishing and decorating your home, expertly written by Deborah Needham, founder of Domino magazine.

Divided into eight chapters, covering a full spectrum of classic, creative and contemporary styles, Couture Wedding Cakes will not only inspire you but will also give you all the information you need

In Ready for Dessert elegant finales such as Black Currant Tea Creme Brulee and Anise-Orange Ice Cream Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce are as easy to prepare as comfort foods like Plum-blueberry Ups

This compact anthology, with an introduction by Peter Porter, himself one of the most renowned poets of the second half of the twentieth-century, is a concise and valuable introduction to the last of

Fallowell's 'memoir for misfits' is a series of five brilliantly written travelogues that take us from an out-of-season Gozo to a becalmed Indian hill-town, a remote Scottish Island and a Welsh fishin

A memoir with a hilarious twist from one of Britain's leading female Muslim writers, Love in a Headscarf is an entertaining, fresh and unmissable insight into what it means to be a young British Musli

Setting out on a series of journeys to track the renegade rubber ducks, Moby-Duck is an adventure into the heart of the sea through science, myth, the global economy and some of the worst weather imag

Setting out on a series of journeys to track the renegade rubber ducks, Moby-Duck is an adventure into the heart of the sea through science, myth, the global economy and some of the worst weather imag

Whether you want to sit down for a family game of cards, learn a fancy shuffle to impress friends, or even a simple trick to amaze them, all you need is a deck of cards and this book.

Discover the wonders of extraordinary French cooking in the comfort of your own home with this sumptuous collection of over 100 recipes. Anne-Sophie Pic, the only woman in France to have obtained three Michelin stars, imparts into each and every dish the wisdom she has inherited from one of the world's most renowned cooking dynasties. As well as tips and tricks throughout the collection, the book contains 40 step-by-step guides to help you master even the trickiest of techniques; all accompanied by stunning illustrations so that you can see how each method is performed. Whether you wish to cook a simple supper for the whole family, an elegant main course showstopper for your dinner party or a delicious French classic,Scook has something for everyone, whatever your cooking ability.