The Leaping Hare is a rare & remarkable book about every aspect of the life & legend of the wild hare, exploring nature, poetry, folklore, history & art. A frequent feature in the mythology of many cultures, the hare has been linked with mystery & witchcraft throughout civilisation, & still today retains an air of enchantment. ...

A series of 10 educational posters for readers 2+, featuring concept & first word charts from leading Finnish artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Sold in a quality, oversized format, little ones can tear off each chart & post it up on their wall. Each poster is themed differently: Colours, Counting, Shapes, Opposites, The Four Seasons, Sea Creatures, Woodland Animals, African Animals, Pets, & Transport. Another offering in our Learning Garden series that also makes for great gift product. ...

In his first book, Hussien Dekmak opens the door to his country`s food & traditions with over 100 delicious, authentic recipes ...

Following on from Phaidon`s classic home-cooking bibles of national cuisines, which started with The Silver Spoon in 2005 & has continued with 1080 Recipes, Vefa`s Kitchen, I Know How to Cook & India Cookbook, The Lebanese Kitchen is the definitive guide to traditional cuisine from Lebanon. The Lebanese Kitchen brings together more than 500 recipes, ranging from light, tempting mezes to rich & hearty main courses. On the shores of the eastern Mediterranean & a gateway to the Middle East, the food of Lebanon blends textures, colours, scents & flavours from both, & has long been regarded as one of the most refined cuisines in the Middle East. The diversity of Lebanese food reflects the variety inherent in the country`s landscape & climate, from the fertile Beqaa Valley to the snow-covered tops of the Danniyeh mountains. This means that fresh & inspiring vegetable dishes such as the classic tabbouleh (bulgur wheat & parsley salad) are as numerous as the meat specialities like lamb kofte, or traditional desserts such as muhallabieh (a milk & rose water pudding topped with pistachios). Many areas produce a range of home-grown fruit & vegetables such as tomatoes, apples, figs, beans, grapes & citrus fruits, & there are many traditional recipes that show the uses that resourceful home cooks have developed to make the most of seasonal produce. Lebanese food has become increasingly popular in the last few years, & is nutritious & healthy (based on vegetables, oil & pulses & a balanced use of meat), as well as aromatic & tempting. Salma Hage, a Lebanese housewife from Mazarat Tiffah (Apple Hamlet) in the mountains of the Kadisha Valley in north Lebanon, has over 50 years experience of family cooking. In The Lebanese Kitchen she presents a comprehensive list of her own recipes for family favourites along with classic dishes handed from generation to generation. A combination of old favourites & some inspiring surprises, The Lebanese Kitchen is a must for everyone with an interest in this wholesome & delicious cuisine. ...

“ The Lebanon” is another fantastic collection of Max Milligan’s sublime photography, which means that you can discover a country just as Milligan did. This book shows the many layers, ages, & faces of Lebanon itself, with some photos literally showing the present day world consuming the ancient. Produced over a couple of years, it is a fantastic addition to his other work in Peru & Ghana. Here you will see Lebanon in a way that the news doesn’t usually show you: ancient & modern, Bedouins & bikinis, it’s all here. ...

A laugh-out-loud funny new children`s book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors reveals the epic tale behind everyone`s favourite playground game! You`ve played the game...now read the book. Long ago in the Kingdom of Backgarden lived a fearsome warrior named ROCK. ROCK was undefeated in battle, & yet, he felt unfulfilled. So he went in search of a worthy opponent. Little did he know that at that very moment two more warriors were setting forth with the very same idea. When ROCK collides with SCISSORS from the village of Junk Drawer, & the ferocious PAPER, who hails from the Empire of Mum`s Study, an epic & hilarious battle ensues. & the rest, as they say, is history. A riotously funny new picture book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit & The Day the Crayons came Home, Drew Daywalt, & New York Times bestselling illustrator, Adam Rex. Suggested reading age 4+ ...

A laugh-out-loud funny new children`s book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors reveals the epic tale behind everyone`s favourite playground game! You`ve played the game...now read the book. Long ago in the Kingdom of Backgarden lived a fearsome warrior named ROCK. ROCK was undefeated in battle, & yet, he felt unfulfilled. So he went in search of a worthy opponent. Little did he know that at that very moment two more warriors were setting forth with the very same idea. When ROCK collides with SCISSORS from the village of Junk Drawer, & the ferocious PAPER, who hails from the Empire of Mum`s Study, an epic & hilarious battle ensues. & the rest, as they say, is history. A riotously funny new picture book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit & The Day the Crayons came Home, Drew Daywalt, & New York Times bestselling illustrator, Adam Rex. Suggested reading age 4+ ...

This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese rainforest to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore & beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief & a sad sailor with a heart of gold. A story of friendship & adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones. ...

In Irving`s great work, The Sketch Book, fictional historian Diedrich Knickerbocker introduces us to Rip van Winkle, the Dutch colonist who slept through the Revolutionary War; Ichabod Crane, the superstitious, social-climbing schoolmaster; & the pumpkin-topped Headless Horseman, ancestor to countless horror film antiheroes. In addition to ` The Legend of Sleepy Hollow` & ` Rip Van Winkle`, The Sketch Book touches on cultural & historical concerns that remain compelling, thanks to Irving`s modern outlook & impressive foresight. This new edition, with an introduction from Elizabeth L. Bradley, demonstrates how inextricably Irving`s writings are woven into the fabric of American culture
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The Legendary Cuisine of Persia is an original & fascinating cookery book which will provide stimulation to all the senses. The book won the Glenfiddich award & was first published by Grub Street in 2000, since when it has never been out of print, & is justly regarded as a classic. It is now re-issued in an updated & revised edition with colour photographs throughout. Persian cooking is one of the oldest & greatest cuisines of the world. It is refined, sophisticated, subtle yet distinctive, elegant & varied. Fruits, nuts, herbs & spices are combined with rice, fish & meat in combinations whose ancient influence can be found in the cooking of the Middle East, Spain & India. Persian cuisine is perfectly suited to today`s style of eating
- many of the dishes are vegetarian, & the marriage of sweet & savoury, such as grains & pulses stewed with fruit & spices, make for unforgettable meals. The sweetmeats & pastries are especially mouthwatering.
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