Health/Lifestyle

So you're thinking of bringing home an adorable puppy or dog to share your life with? A furry friend who will spend weekends accompanying (read more)

So you're thinking of bringing home an adorable puppy or dog to share your life with? A furry friend who will spend weekends accompanying you to farmers' markets; who is just as comfortable on the bus as he is frolicking with children in the park; who is equal parts well-behaved, adorable, loyal and charming. But what are you supposed to do with your four-legged friend when you're at work? And what if you want to go out for dinner and come home late one night, what then? And hang on, you've just remembered that you don't have a garden. I mean, can you even HAVE a dog if you don't have a garden?! Fear not, as help is at hand.

In Dog About Town, urban dog trainer and behaviourist Louise Glazebrook offers essential wisdom for any current or potential dog owners. From guidance on which breed of pooch is right for you, to behavioural advice, information on vaccinations, food, sleeping arrangements and tissue obsessions (as well as countless other things you hadn't even thought of), this book has something for every puppy or dog owner. With a slant on urban living, Dog About Town is the perfect addition for anyone whose dog needs to be socialised beyond the confines of their back garden. (hide)

Stocked 11 June - 'The Dumpling Sisters are super cute, they know how to cook, they've got good flavours goin' on!' JAMIE OLIVER (read more)

Stocked 11 June - 'The Dumpling Sisters are super cute, they know how to cook, they've got good flavours goin' on!' JAMIE OLIVER Amy and Julie Zhang have been entertaining and educating their thousands of followers on YouTube with their recipes for deliciously easy homemade Chinese food. Destined to be adored by every Chinese food lover, THE DUMPLING SISTERS COOKBOOK is full of Chinese-food favourites, impressive sharing dishes and even sweet treats. Beginning with the simple; Best Ever Fried Rice, and working up to the more elaborate Cracking Five-Spice Roast Pork Belly, the recipes are interspersed with the insider tips and tricks that the girls' YouTube fans adore.

With insight into Chinese culture and eating etiquette (for perfecting those chopstick skills), including sharing menu planners and a guide to shopping at Chinese supermarkets, Amy and Julie take us on a journey to discover real Chinese cooking. (hide)

Dyslexia has long been known as a learning difficulty that primarily affects literacy skills. Increasingly, however, researchers (read more)

Dyslexia has long been known as a learning difficulty that primarily affects literacy skills. Increasingly, however, researchers and professionals working with dyslexia suggest that it is less a disorder than a sign of specially gifted people. People with dyslexia often have a highly developed imagination and a unique way of perceiving things.

They frequently have above average intelligence and are highly creative, provided they are supported and nurtured by parents and teachers. In this book Cornelia Jantzen explores the basis of this radical viewpoint. Throughout, she provides many practical examples which explore the different aspects of dyslexia, and can give parents and teachers confidence in dealing with the challenges that it presents.

This is a helpful and encouraging book for anyone looking for new insights into the enigma of dyslexia. (hide)

Eating a gluten-free diet needn't be a challenge. In this collection of recipes you'll find a dish for all occasions from a dinner (read more)

Eating a gluten-free diet needn't be a challenge. In this collection of recipes you'll find a dish for all occasions from a dinner party to afternoon tea. Choose from sustaining Breakfasts including Buckwheat Pancakes and Quinoa Porridge.

Simple Snacks such as Sausage Rolls, Lentil & Spinach Pasties and Fresh Broad Bean Falafel are not only great for sharing at picnics but also a real treat to enjoy at home. Ideas for Light Meals range from Salmon Cakes to Seared Beef Salad. Cooking for guests will be a breeze with comforting recipes such as Polenta Puttanesca and Pork Stroganoff.
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Unravel the history, sample the flavours and experience the amazing versatility of the world's favourite brew and all its health-giving (read more)

Unravel the history, sample the flavours and experience the amazing versatility of the world's favourite brew and all its health-giving properties. At the beginning of the book, tea expert Timothy d'Offay starts with the very basics with a section on water and tea tools to make brewing easier, like the hoop jug that helps you get the water temperature right for your green tea in an instant and with minimal fuss. Then, as well as traditional ways of making tea, he explores new brewing methods such as Flow Brew, which involves brewing one tea through another to create an infusion, and Ambient Tea, a way of making tea pair better with food.

There is a Cold Brew chapter as well as one for delicious sparkling teas, called Kitchen Colas, which you can make in the comfort of your own home with tea and a few other natural ingredients. Fresh Fruit Tea Quarters are another new innovation, combining tea and fresh fruit juice to create a refreshing soft drink. One of most exciting recent developments in tea is the worldwide popularity of matcha both as a beverage and as an ingredient liberating it from the refined world of the tea ceremony. (hide)

In her new book, bestselling TV cook, Rachel Allen shares her ultimate fast and easy family recipes. You can always trust Rachel (read more)

In her new book, bestselling TV cook, Rachel Allen shares her ultimate fast and easy family recipes. You can always trust Rachel to help you get a delicious and doable dinner on the table. Whether the cupboards are bare or you just want a fabulous meal without the fuss (or the washing up) you'll find the answers here.

Any situation, any problem, these are recipes you can come back to time and time again for delicious dinner solutions. After all, making home cooking both simple and enjoyable is what Rachel does best. Easy Meals contains 180 family friendly recipes for any night of the week. (hide)

Easy Vegan provides more than 100 easy recipes for exciting and nutritious dishes for anyone following a meat- and dairy-free diet. (read more)

Easy Vegan provides more than 100 easy recipes for exciting and nutritious dishes for anyone following a meat- and dairy-free diet. Warming soups include Butternut Squash with Allspice and Pine Nuts plus lighter choices for summer such as Courgette, Broad Bean and Lemon Broth. Try delicious Snacks and Light Meals - choose from Hot Red Pepper and Walnut Dip; Lentil, Carrot and Coriander Pate; and, Sesame Potato Wedges with Peanut Dipping Sauce.

Satisfying Salads to enjoy include Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and Spring Greens; Spicy Cauliflower and Swiss Chard Salad; and, Fennel and Orange Salad with Black Olives. Filling Hot Dishes to savour are Stir-fried Tofu with Crisp Greens and Mushrooms; Barley Risotto with Radicchio; and, Creamy Vegetable and Cashew Nut Curry with Coconut Milk. Sweet Things are a must - choose from Tropical Fruits in Lime and Chilli Syrup; Rhubarb and Apple Crumble; and, Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies.

Finally, Drinks include nutritious yet delicious concoctions such as Pineapple and Passionfruit Soy Shake; Peanut and Carob Smoothie; and, Date, Banana and Rice Milk Frappe. (hide)

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and (read more)

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco-design'.

Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best 'green' solutions. Revised and updated, this edition also includes new case studies inspiring readers with more real-life examples of how to make an ecohouse work. (hide)

This is the most comprehensive guide to foraging for wild mushrooms in UK and Northern Europe for both beginners and experienced (read more)

This is the most comprehensive guide to foraging for wild mushrooms in UK and Northern Europe for both beginners and experienced foragers. With a special pictorial index, it describes the best tasting fungi, where to find them and when they are at their best; how to distinguish between the edible species and the poisonous lookalikes and when to leave an edible mushroom alone so the species can survive. A fascinating, wise companion on the journey into the delicious, world of fungi.

Come Autumn, it will accompany every foray I make into the woods, and my life, and my frying pan, will be vastly richer because of it. - Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition movement. Bursting with quality photos and great information, this book is a must for foragers. (hide)

Having shown us how to master monsters in Edward's Crochet Imaginarium and capture our friends and family in Edward's Crochet Doll (read more)

Having shown us how to master monsters in Edward's Crochet Imaginarium and capture our friends and family in Edward's Crochet Doll Emporium, Kerry Lord is back with patterns for everyone's favourite pups in her new book Edward's Menagerie: Dogs. Including patterns for 50 classic dog breeds, Kerry also shows you how to adapt the patterns so you can perfectly capture your own furry best friend in crochet form. With step-by-step instructions for all the basic crochet techniques needed, this book is perfect for all skill levels. (hide)