Acclaimed professional baker Suzanne Dunaway reveals her truly revolutionary technique for baking unforgettable breads that that require no fuss and no special equipment.  The crusts are lighter, chewier, and the crumb is moist, stays fresh longer, and has more intense flavour than most breads. Her ingredients are simply flour, water, yeast and salt - and, passion. She uses no preservatives or additives of any kind. The recipes are her own creations, developed over years of trial and error. You will find focaccia, ciabatta, pane rustico and pizza as well as breads from around the world such as baguette, sourdough flapjacks, blini, muffins, corn bread, brioche, African Spiced bread, kulich and kolaches. In addition many of the basic bread doughs are fat-free, sugar-free and dairy-free making then perfect for people on strict dietary or allergy regimes. There are also dozens of recipes for dishes you can make with bread – soufflés, soups, salads and even desserts such as chocolate bread pudding. Plus fun recipes to make with children. \n Normal 0 false false false EN-NZ X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Pages: 270

Lumber prices are soaring, and deforestation is a rising concern. Yet millions of pounds of perfectly usable wood are dumped in landfills every year. Wood Pallet Projects shows how anyone can upcycle salvaged pallet wood to create truly one-of-a-kind projects.

Maverick craftsman Chris Gleason combines sound woodworking techniques with a hip designer’s sensibility to unleash the limitless possibilities of the common skid. Inside you’ll find 15 of his inspired projects for rescuing and repurposing pallets. Some of his pieces celebrate the rough, edgy character of the material, while others are crafted as fine furniture. He shows how to construct both indoor and outdoor furniture in a variety of styles, along with other useful items such as a birdhouse, a toolbox, and even a ukulele.

There’s plenty of nitty gritty here on working with pallets, including where to find them, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use. The author provides important advice on how to make sure that your pallets are safe, and not sprayed with harmful chemicals. A colorful gallery of finished work provides further inspiration for green crafting.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 127

Dimensions: 190 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-03-2013

With the help of expert casting instructors Symonds and Maher, you can now become a master of the flyrod. Whatever your present abilities, this book will leave you with the perfect casting skills for all situations.

Flycasting, that key pre-requisite to all successful trout and salmon fishing, can be a stumbling block for many anglers.

This clear, well-illustrated guidebook will show you, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: from basic Overhead cast to Double-handed Spey cast, and from the simple Roll cast to the flamboyant Snake cast, and many more.

Packed with useful tips on:

• which cast to use and when
• how to improve your casting techniques
• how to correct bad habits
• latest casts from around the world
• advice on best casting rods, reels and flylines

This book will transform your casting skills whether you are a complete beginner or an already experienced flyfisher.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 189 x 246 mm

Publication Date: 20-03-2013

Winston Churchill probably had more impact on 20th Century British military history than any other person and especially during World War II. Yet of all the many volumes since that war which deal with his relationships with generals and admirals, most surprisingly, there seems not to be a single book devoted to Churchill as a would-be pilot, and, more importantly, to the relations he had with a host of airmen between 1914 and 1945. Exceptional air marshals of his time included Dowding, Park, Portal, Freeman, Tedder, Coningham and Harris. Such men had years of professional expertise behind them and those who had reached the top by 1943 were such strong characters that not even the prime minister could dominate them in policy-making. Crucially, Churchill had supported the independence of the RAF from other services, and whilst he did bully and cajole, even abuse his airmen, he also listened to them and their plans, and inspired them. With his expert eye, respected historian and professor, Vincent Orange, has carefully studied and evaluated every detail of Churchill's relationships with his closest officers to produce a masterful analysis of a neglected subject.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm

Publication Date: 22-03-2013

Internet-speak for 'laugh out loud' (not 'lots of love', whatever your mum thinks)

Sometimes we can’t help but laugh out loud, but on the Internet no one can hear you chuckle, which is why we all need to LOL from time to time. This little book will introduce you to a chortle-inducing selection of peculiar facts, along with wry #hashtag commentaries – you’ll soon be LOL-ing so hard you may need to go to corsets.com to stop your sides from splitting. #hahahahaouch!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 01-07-2013

Perching on the porcelain can be very boring when you have nothing to do but poo. But fear no more, as Hugh Jassburn, in a phase of no-bowel-movement-drudgery, has put together a compendium of entertaining activities and informative fun that will make you want to stay put.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 146 x 146 mm

Publication Date: 07-10-2013

It's Christmas, and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree. But what about the big, hungry Bear who lives at the top of the hill? The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the big, hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Published in 1984, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear has been a perennial bestseller for over twenty years in countries and languages too numerous to mention.

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 245 x 268 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2011

The perfect recipe for bedtime! Six adorable rabbits are just one ingredient needed for sweet Rabbit Pie! Combine with a sprinkling of kisses and some warm milk for the ideal bedtime story. Told like a recipe, with delightful illustrations showing the preparations for bedtime, this sturdy board book edition of an already popular title makes the ideal addition to any bookshelf!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 22

Dimensions: 160 x 160 mm

Publication Date: 20-12-2012

Celebrate the 40th birthday of the Old Lady. Give this special hard cover edition as a gift and pass this timeless classic on to the next generation. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this much-loved nursery rhyme to life.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 16

Dimensions: 250 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 15-04-2013

Aspiring paperfolders of all ages can discover the delights of origami with this fabulous holiday collection. Eighteen easy models include a fir tree, candle, crown, Santa's boot, gift box, and other Yuletide projects. Along with clear instructions and helpful diagrams, 24 pages of colorful origami paper provide everything beginners need to get started!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 235 x 205 mm

Publication Date: 20-08-2013