Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander Mc Call Smith centres around the troublesome fact that there are things which men know & ladies do not, & vice versa. It is unfortunate, for example, when Mma Ramotswe’s newest client is Luengo Malefololo, owner of the failing Kalahari Swoopers, that one of the things even lady detectives know very little about is football. & when Mma Makutsi’s old enemy, the glamorous violet Sephotho, sets her sights on her unsuspecting fiancé Phuti Radiphuti, it becomes exasperatingly clear that men do not know how to recognise a ruthless Jezebel even when she is bouncing up & down on the best bed in the Double Comfort Furniture Shop. ...

Teatime showcases a much-loved British tradition in the year of the Queen`s Diamond Jubilee & the 2012 London Olympic Games The book features traditional world famous London venues such as The Ritz & The Savoy as well as those that offer a more modern take on afternoon tea, including the Primrose Bakery & Yauatcha

Includes:: over 30 delicious recipes from a selection of London`s best afternoon teas Illustrated by world-renowned food photographer Jean Cazals, Tea Time takes you on a sumptuous journey round fifty of London`s unique & brilliant tea-hotspots, capturing the ambience of world famous venues such as The Ritz & The Savoy. Specifically the venues which offer a modern twist on traditional afternoon tea such as the Primrose Bakery & The Berkeley, or the more down-to-earth like La Fromagerie & Daylesford Organic, & the indulgent Melt & Cocomaya. Although the British only invented the custom about 160 years ago, it has become part of their cultural DNA & a habit that they have exported around the World. Tea Time

Includes:: more than 30 mouth-watering recipes from a selection of London`s best afternoon teas made by the chefs from grand & boutique hotels, & chic bars & cafes.



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Bea`s of Bloomsbury has been offering mouth-watering teatime treats in the heart of London since 2008. Every day the layer cakes, meringues & tiers of cupcakes in the shop window entice passers-by. Now you can enjoy Tea with Bea in your own home with these easy-to-follow recipes. Cookies & bars are made to enjoy with a cup of tea. Be it lavender shortbread or double chocolate chip cookies, there`s something here to fill the tins. Imagine afternoon tea & what spring to mind are Scones & Small Cakes. Bea provides the ultimate scone recipe & other sweet fingerfood, such as French macarons. When teatime calls for something special, turn to the Tarts chapter. With recipes for two types of dough, & golden whisky pecan custard pie & key lime pie, you won`t be stuck for ideas. Bea`s key to cake success is a handful of failsafe recipes that she can always rely on. The Cake chapter is devoted to staple recipes which can be embellished or layered to create the dazzling ideas in the Special Cakes chapter. & when only a Cheesecake will do, you`ll find plenty of choice here
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Behind the wholesome image of the world`s most popular drink lies a strangely murky & often violent past. When tea began to be imported into the West from China in the seventeenth century, its high price & heavy taxes made it an immediate target for smuggling & dispute at every level, culminating in international incidents like the notorious Boston Tea Party. In China itself the British financed their tea dealings by the ruthless imposition of the opium trade. Intrepid British tea planters soon began flocking to India, Ceylon & Africa, setting up huge plantations; often workers were bought & sold like slaves. Roy Moxham`s account of this extraordinary history begins with his own sojourn in Africa, managing 500 acres of tea & a thous&-strong workforce. His experiences inform the book & led him to investigate the early history of tea
- & the results of his researches reflect little credit on the British Empire, while often revealing a fascinating world story.
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The range of the book: from wartime England to colonial Assam; from sapper training in India to jungle warfare in Malaya
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With a few sorry exceptions, it`s heartening to think that the gardener or bird-spotter of the 1950s or 60s would immediately recognise most of the songs that sing out over English gardens today. For the amateur ornithologist of the twenty first century, Teach Yourself Bird Watching will be as much of a delight now as it ever was
- a beautifully written, precise guide to identifying, protecting & encouraging birdlife in your garden & beyond. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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Are you looking for a complete course in Romanian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Romanian will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course & online. The course is structured in thematic units & the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself & dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone & talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency & spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read & listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak & understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don`t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture & history of Romania. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you`ve learnt & how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444105582), as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444105599) & as a double CD (9781444105605).

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First published in 1953, Teach Yourself Cycling is a beautiful, lovingly reproduced window into a distant age, where understanding the good manners of the road & enjoying the innocence of the family picnic dominated life on two wheels. Yet few vehicles have changed as little as the bicycle in the 65 years since this book first published. For all that they have become immeasurably lighter & better adapted to a range of terrains, the basic mechanics remain the same
- & a deeply recognisable spirit of joy runs through this book, even though the author, Reginald Shaw, feels he needs to reassure his readers that cycling can be ”a pleasurable activity as well as a mode of transport”. This book is perfect for fans of cycling interested in how the art & practice of riding a bike has changed. From a stout defence of `the good manners of the road` to a surge of enthusiasm when mapping out the itinerary of a good cycling holiday, this book is warm, interesting & enlightening. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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Originally published in 1958, Teach Yourself Good Manners is a fascinating guide, packed full of both timeless advice & tips that demonstrate just how much life has changed in the 60 years since it published. Indeed, the author, W S Norman, would doubtless be horrified by modern manners & would implore us to study his rather uptight but very funny rules for modern living. Amusing, intriguing & sometimes rather inspiring, this handbook is a window into how life would have looked had we lived in a `a simpler age`
- in which, confusingly, they had rather a lot of strange rules. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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About this series The student is taken through a series of lessons that provide a complete grounding in pronunciation, grammar & vocabulary. The exercises included in each stage aim to provide a practical set of lessons by which the student can progress smoothly to a sound working knowledge of the language. ...