The Little Chinese Cookbook explores the ways in which geography, climate, culture & tradition have shaped oone of the world`s most popular cuisines. It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers, artisans, chefs & home cooks, whose passion for produce is reflected in the regional styles & flavours of China`s rich & varied food. More than 80 recipes including street food, seafood, dim sum recipes, hotpots & desserts. ...

In a little coffee shop in one of the most dangerous places on earth, five very different women come together. SUNNY, the proud proprietor, who needs an ingenious plan
- & fast
- to keep her cafe & customers safe. YAZMINA, a young pregnant woman stolen from her remote village & now abandoned on Kabul`s violent streets. CANDACE, a wealthy American who has finally left her husband for her Afghan lover, the enigmatic Wakil. ISABEL, a determined journalist with a secret that might keep her from the biggest story of her life. & HALAJAN, the sixty-year-old den mother, whose long-hidden love affair breaks all the rules. As these five women discover there`s more to one another than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will for ever change their lives & the lives of many others. The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is the heart-warming & life-affirming fiction debut from the author of the bestselling memoir The Kabul Beauty School.

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In this enthralling & thought-provoking novel of Middle Eastern intrigue, Charlie, a brilliant & beautiful young actress, is lured into `the theatre of the real` by an Israeli intelligence officer. Forced to play her ultimate role, she is plunged into a deceptive & delicate trap set to ensnare an elusive Palestinian terrorist. The Little Drummer Girl is a thrilling, deeply moving & courageous novel of our times. ...

` Wonderful` The New York Times Charlie, a jobbing young English actress, is accustomed to playing different roles. But when the mysterious, battle-scarred Joseph recruits her into the Israeli secret services, she enters the dangerous `theatre of the real`. As she acts out her part in an intricate, high-stakes plot to trap & kill a Palestinian terrorist, it threatens to consume her. Set in the tragic arena of the Middle East conflict, this compelling story of love & torn loyalties plays out against the backdrop of an unwinnable war. ` The Little Drummer Girl is about spies as Madame Bovary is about adultery or Crime & Punishment about crime` The New York Times ...

Add variety to your child`s bedtime routine with the latest book from the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, the global bestseller that parents have been raving about! Features all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to reclaim bedtime & provide a sweet & tender end to each day. Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters & have calming experiences that will help your child to relax & slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime. Children will love switching between stories about both Roger the Rabbit (The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep) & Ellen the Elephant (The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep), & parents will appreciate the diverse ways each character will help their loved ones fall asleep quickly & easily.

Includes:: never-before-seen material that will make a difference at bedtime, including insightful sleep tips & answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine! Advance Praise from Parents ” Even better than The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.” ” It`s nice to have an alternative for a bit of variety.” ” You only have to read a few pages & you have a sleeping child!” ”A must-have book in our home!” Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: Translated into 43 languages Global sales currently exceed 1.5 million copies ” Tired parents of planet earth
- this is what you`ve been waiting for... If you don`t already have a copy, you need to order one quick sharp”
- Metro ” The most peaceful bedtime we have had in months”
- Daily Mail ”A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist”
- New York Times





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A beautiful new limited edition paperback of The Little Friend, published as part of the Bloomsbury Modern Classics list The ...

Discover the secret world of our feathered friends with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Birds offers a fresh perspective on identifying the finches from the waterfowl around you. Featuring 40 of the most spectacular birds from all over the world, including common garden birds we know & love, as well as exotic flyers, birds of prey & sea-faring fowl. Each bird has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture their individual characteristics, & accompanied by information about where they come from, how many eggs they lay, wingspan & the incredible journeys they may fly in their lifetime, plus associated facts & fables. There is also an interactive spotter`s guide at the back, where you can check off each bird as you find them. This information, practical & beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. ...

Enter the secret world of the butterfly with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Butterflies offers a modern reference to identifying these glorious insects. Featuring 40 of the most distinctive butterflies from around the world, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, whether that`s when out walking or from the comfort of an armchair. Each butterfly has been exquisitely illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost & is accompanied by all-important information including their habitat, distribution & wingspan, plus an interesting fact or fable. There is also an interactive spotter`s guide, where you can check off & note the date each time you spot a new butterfly. Reacquaint yourself with the familiar Orange Tip & Monarch, as well as discovering new species such as the Apollo, Spicebush Swallowtail & Crimson Rose. This informative, practical & beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. ...

Discover the intriguing world of the leaf with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Leaves offers a fresh perspective on identifying the trees & plants around you. It features 40 of the most spectacular leaves from around the world, including the common British tree leaves we know & love, as well as exotic palms, ferns & houseplants. Each leaf has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, & is accompanied by information about the tree or plant to which it belongs & where it can be found, plus associated facts & fables. There is also an interactive spotter`s guide at the back, where you can check off & mark the date of when you found each leaf. This informative, practical & beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. ...