A sumptuously photographed French cookbook with simple, elegant recipes that will transport food lovers, Francophiles, & armchair travelers to an old farmhouse in southwest France. When Mimi Thorisson & her husband moved with their children from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way M doc, she did not quite know what was in store for them. She found wonderful ingredients from local farmers & the neighboring woods &, most important, time to cook. Her aspirational blog, Manger, was born, chronicling the family`s seasonal meals & life in an old farmhouse, all photographed by her husb&. These recipes -including Roast Chicken with Herbs & Cr me Fra che, C pe & Parsley Tartlets, Winter Vegetable Cocotte, Apple Tart with Orange Flower Water, & Salted Butter Cr me Caramel -will bring a touch of the French countryside into any home. ...

A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros...A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin`s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE & FIRE. Before Tyrion Lannister & Podrick Payne there was Dunk & Egg. A young, naive but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals
- in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg
- whose true identity must be hidden from all he & Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, & one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk & Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, & outrageous exploits. A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS brings together for the first time the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin`s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE & FIRE, set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, & the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory. Featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.

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The term 'A la Grecque', meaning 'in the Greek way', conveys perfectly the kind of food Pam & Kosta Talimanidis are famous for: stylish yet homely dishes that look to both sides of the Greek/ Turkish divide for inspiration. Clever & understated offerings include ribbons of silverbeet tossed in the pan with roasted walnuts & gorgonzola; or fillets of whiting simply dressed with olive oil, dill & lemon sauce, & a tangle of shaved fennel. There's proper taramasalata, salt cod croquettes & other mezze, plus delectable desserts like slow roasted nectarines drizzled with mascarpone or rich chocolate tart. Inspired by Kosta's Greek heritage & by the many years she spent in his home village of Polypetron learning about Greek food & cooking from Kosta's formidable mother Yiayia, Pam has gathered recipes, both traditional & modern, that showcase the simplicity & incredible flavours of the cuisine. This is Greek food at its best. Combined with a charming personal narrative & illustrated with spectacular photography of the dishes, the breathtaking coastal surrounds & village life in Greece, A la Grecque will have you yearning for the Mediterranean, & for the incredible flavours of its cuisine. ...

A comedic romp through one man`s life in the Loire Valley, France Comedian, mod, & professional grump Ian Moore has had enough. Tired of being unable to park anywhere near his cramped house in a noisy town he doesn`t like, he hatches a plan to move his wife & young son to a remote corner of the Loire Valley in search of serenity & space. Several years later, Ian finds himself up to his neck in bilingual offspring, feral cats, promiscuous horses, dysfunctional spaniels, & needy hens; he`s wrestling with electric fences, a foreign language, a mountain of animal waste, & a wife who collects livestock like there`s a biblical flood on the horizon, all while trying not to dirty his loafers. But despite the ups, downs, & increasing demands of Ian`s showbiz career, the Moore family persevere to create a unique, colorful, & ultimately rewarding life in their new home--”a la campagne & a la mod”! ...

In 1849, Heinrich Barth joined a small British expedition into unexplored regions of North & Central Africa. One by one his companions died but he carried on alone, eventually reaching the fabled city of Timbuktu. His five-&-a-half-year, 10, 000-mile adventure ranks among the greatest journeys in the annals of exploration & his discoveries are considered indispensable by modern scholars of Africa. Yet because of shifting politics, European preconceptions about Africa & his thorny personality, Barth has been almost forgotten. Though he made his journey for the British government, he has never had a biography in English. Barth & his achievements have, until now, fallen through a crack in history. ...

It is 1923 & Evangeline English, keen lady cyclist, arrives with her sister Lizzie & their zealous leader Millicent at the ancient city of Kashgar to establish a mission. As they encounter resistance & calamity, Eva commences work on her Lady Cyclist`s Guide to Kashgar... In present-day London, Frieda opens her door to find a man sleeping on the landing. Tayeb, a Yemeni refugee, has arrived in Frieda`s life just as she learns that she is next-of-kin to a stranger, a woman whose abandoned flat contains many surprises. The two wanderers embark on a journey that is as great, & as unexpected, as Eva`s. ...

A wonderful colouring book in the traditional Ladybird mini hardback format, perfect for Ladybird fans of all ages. The book contains twenty-four classic Ladybird covers for you to colour, reimagine & make your own. Either follow the design of the original vintage covers that are shown on every left-hand page, or create your very own bespoke Ladybird masterpieces! Some favourite covers included are: Well-loved Tales Cinderella, Tootles the Taxi, Understanding Maps, Shopping with Mother, Learning to Sew, Key Words: Play with us, The Ladybird Book of London, & How it works: The Computer. ...

Help young children learn first animal names with this beautiful special gift book, featuring iconic original Ladybird artwork from the 1950s & 60s & in the classic Ladybird format with a clear word on the left page, & image on the right. Taken from favourite vintage Ladybird books such as The Zoo, The Farm & Pets, each of the stunningly detailed 26 pictures will delight adults & children alike. Animals featured include cat, dog, fish, bird, bear, rabbit, panda, tiger, lion & monkey. ...

Help young children learn the names of all the key things that go with this beautiful special gift book, featuring iconic original Ladybird artwork from the 1950s & 60s & in the classic Ladybird format with one clear word on the left page, & image on the right. Taken from favourite vintage Ladybird books such as The Story of Flight, Underwater Exploration & Merchant Ships, each of the stunningly detailed 26 pictures will delight adults & children alike. Vehicles featured include car, train, aeroplane, ship, submarine, rocket & lorry. ...

A first animal words buggy book for babies on the move, containing ten stunning original illustrations from the vintage Ladybird ...