Alex Edelman

Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and a widely recognised global expert on behavioural finance, responsible business and misinformation. He has spoken at Davos, testified in the UK House of Commons and has reached millions through his hugely popular TED talks and his contributions to outlets such as the BBC, CNBC, the Guardian and the Independent. 
 
 
He is the author of May Contain Lies, which was an Amazon #1 bestseller and received huge acclaim from the Times, The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, and The Financial Times. His first book Grow the Pie was a Financial Times Book of the Year for 2020.

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Alex Evans is Campaigns Director at Avaaz.org, a Senior Fellow at New York University’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC), and has nearly twenty years’ experience in climate and development policy. Alex has worked as Special Adviser to two UK Secretaries of State for International Development (Hilary Benn and Valerie Amos), as an expert on climate change in the UN Secretary-General’s office, and with think tanks including Chatham House and the Brookings Institution. He has also worked as a consultant on futures and foreign policy for organizations from Oxfam to the US National Intelligence Council. 
Alex lives in North Yorkshire and is married with two children.

Alex Evans

Alex Ferguson was born and brought up in Govan, Glasgow. He has always been a controversial figure, never far from the limelight, from the time he led an apprentices’ strike before entering full-time football. As a player with a reputation as uncompromising centre-forward his clubs included Glasgow Rangers, Dunfermline and Falkirk, and he became a spokesman for the player’s union. His first appointment as manager was with East Stirling, from where he moved to Love Street, where St Mirren’s crowds under his dynamic leadership rose from 3,000 to 12,000. He joined the Pittodrie set-up as manager in 1978.

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Alex Fryer

Alex Games

Alex Garland was born in London in 1970. He is the author of two novels, The Beach, The Tesseract and an illustrated novella, The Coma, in collaboration with his father. He has also written screenplays for films including 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Never Let Me Go and Dredd. In 2015, Garland made his directorial debut with Ex Machina.

Alex Garland

Dr Alex George was the UK’s Mental Health Ambassador for children and young people from 2021 until early 2025, and he currently hosts the Stompcast podcast. Dr Alex’s first children’s book A BETTER DAY was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, won a British Book Award and sold 42,000 copies through TCM. Dr Alex previously worked for the NHS as an A&amp;E doctor and is now passionate about helping to equip everyone – especially children and young people – with the tools needed to live a full, productive and meaningful life.

Alex George

Alex Gordon

Alex Grecian worked for an ad agency before returning to writing fiction full-time and raising his son. Alex is the author of the long-running and critically acclaimed comic-book series Proof, and the bestselling Scotland Yard Murder Squad series. He lives in Topeka, Kansas, with his wife and son.

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Alex Gutteridge

Alex Halberstadt is the author of the award-winning Lonely Avenue: The Unlikely Life and Times of Doc Pomus. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, GQ and The Paris Review. He is a two-time James Beard Award nominee and a recipient of fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. He works and lives in New York.

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Alex Haley

Dr Alex Hanna is Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) and a former senior research scientist on Google's Ethical AI team. She is an outspoken critic of the tech industry and a proponent of community-based uses of technology.

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Alex Hannaford

Alex Hely-Hutchinson

Professor Alex Hill is the co-founder and Director of The Centre for High Performance – a collaboration between the University of Kingston, Duke Corporate Education, London Business School and Green Templeton College, Oxford – which is dedicated to helping high-performing organizations develop a stronger and more robust economy, society and environment. The Centre has worked with organizations in sectors ranging from the arts and education to sport, technology and the military. 
 
He is also a Professor at Kingston University (UK), Educator at Duke Corporate Education (US), and Visiting Professor at Cass Business School (UK), Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa), The Academy of National Economy (Russia) and KEDGE Management School (France). 
 
He has written a number of books, published articles in leading academic journals such as the Harvard Business Review, advised the UK Government on educational policy, appeared on BBC Newsnight, presented at the Global Economics and Skills Forum and has written for The Times and Schools Week.

Alex Hill

Alex Hoffler and Stacey O’Gorman’s motto is ‘Follow your dream’. Just a couple of year ago Alex and Stacey quit their 9 to 5 jobs and began their Meringue Girls journey. Now they have a bakery HQ in Broadway Market with a staff of eight, which sells to Selfridges, Fortnum &amp; Mason, Recipease and Harvey Nicholls, as well as fashion events, weddings and their weekly market stall. They run masterclasses rated by the Evening Standard as one of the best in London. They have had a huge media and social media response including numerous TV appearance and over 80,000 Instagram followers. They are in talks to open a franchise in Dubai. 
 
They also do weekly food styling for various publications including the Guardian. They live in east London. Alex has a new baby, and Stacey recently got married.

Alex Hoffler

Alex Holt is the Global Head of the multi-billion-dollar Technology, Media and Telecoms practice at KPMG. He leads a large team who work with all the major organisations across the sector on everything from multi-billion M&amp;A deals through to tax, audit and management consulting. As well as leading the TMT sector globally, Alex is also the Global Lead Partner for some of the largest tech companies in the world. 
 
 Alex also serves on the Board of the anti-poverty charity JobTrain.

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Alex Horne

Alex Hughes is an online recipe creator who is committed to making reaching your weight goals not only delicious but fun. All her recipes are comforting, low-calorie and will help you feel full. She can be found doing a little dance in her kitchen (the recipes taste that good) at @alexskitchenbangers on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Alex Hughes

Alex James is a writer, farmer, and the bass player with Blur. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and five children.

Alex James

Alex Kadis is half-British, half-Greek, and grew up in Leyton and Walthamstow, East London. She studied English Literature at Goldsmiths University before embarking on a music journalism career. She was Features Editor at Smash Hits in its heyday (RIP) and has also written for various newspapers and magazines, including Sunday Times Style and Q Magazine. She then went into artist management and now works as a consultant in the music industry. Alex suffers from delusions of grandeur and still believes she will, one day, headline Wembley Stadium.

Alex Kadis

Alex Kantrowitz is a senior technology reporter at BuzzFeed News and one of the ten most cited technology reporters in the world. His work has been referenced by dozens of major publications, from the New Yorker to the Wall Street Journal to Sports Illustrated. He is the founder of the tech publication and podcast Big Technology, which focuses on analysing tech giants. Kantrowitz is a graduate of Cornell University's College of Industrial and Labor Relations. This is his first book.

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Alex Kapranos

Alex Kerr is an American writer and Japanologist whose previous books include Lost Japan and Another Kyoto (with Kathy Arlyn Sokol). He was the first foreigner to be awarded the Shincho Gakugei Literature Prize for the best work of non-fiction published in Japan.

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Alex Kershaw

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston is TV royalty, celebrating 45 years in the business, from her debut in Grange Hill in 1980 to the title role (and BAFTA nomination) in The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders, starring in over 150 ER episodes and becoming part of Doctor Who folklore as River Song. Her appearance in Doctor Who was meant to be a one-off but she became a regular and remains a fan favourite.

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Rebecca Woods

A simple bowl of soup can be the most comforting meal. With these 60 nourishing recipes, there&#39;s something for every season and every appetite.All of them have an emphasis on well-being, with nutritious ingredients that include healthy whole grains, pulses, and fresh produce, and every one is packed full of wholesome flavour from herbs and spices and creatively healthy toppings. There are a number of dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, too.The book begins with basic stocks, tasty toppings, and tips for simple soup making. Then each of the 60 main recipes is photographed and includes Wild Mixed Mixed Mushroom Broth with Pearled Spelt and Tarragon; Prawn, Pernod and Pink Peppercorn Broth with Asian Greens; and Venison Soup with Beluga Lentils and Cherries.

Nourish Soups

Hearty Soups With a Healthy Twist

Annie Nichols

You&#39;re being healthy, considerate to the planet and compassionate toward animals &ndash; so why is it so hard to navigate life as a vegan?From going out for dinner, to staying in with friends, it can be a challenge to cook, eat and socialise vegan in a world of carnivores.How to be Vegan and Keep Your Friends helps you to go about your life without compromises, excuses or apologies. Instead, you&#39;ll be armed with more than 50 incredible recipes you can cook for yourself, your friends and your family (without hearing any complaints!), as well as tips, tricks and hacks for being a better more easygoing and happy vegan.Your options will open up, you&#39;ll enjoy a whole new menu of food (from vegan cake to vegan chocolate breakfast bars), and your friends... well, they&#39;ll never have a bad word to say again!

How to be Vegan and Keep Your Friends

Recipes & Tips

Saara Huhta

Laura Huhta

Scandinavian fashion has long been admired for its stylish, clean-lined cuts and aesthetic. Breaking the Pattern is the first authentic dressmaking book that showcases the beauty of Scandinavian style. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, this book shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe &ndash; complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine with each other. The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label Named, Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. You will build your skills as you work through the book and with plenty of variations suggested for each garment, there&rsquo;s lots of room for you to add your own personal touches and quirks to each design. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Breaking the Pattern will inspire you not only to build your sewing repertoire but also to grow in confidence with your own sewing. Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and finding the perfect fit.

Breaking the Pattern

A Modern Way to Sew

Stefan Gates

Stefan Gates asks and answers all the questions about farts, so that you don&#39;t have to.<ul><li>What is a fart?</li><li>Do all creatures fart?</li><li>Why do farts smell?</li><li>Why do we find them so embarrassing... and so darned funny?!</li></ul>Broadcaster and obsessive fartologist Stefan Gates tackles these pressing issues in Fartology, the first ever book to take a comprehensive, scientific look at the body&rsquo;s extraordinary methane-making abilities.Stefan looks at the journey from food to fart; the weird science behind intestinal gas; the sounds, smells and all things in between. With farty recipes, musings on the greatest farters in history, farts in literature, and fart euphemisms Fartology offers mind-blowing, trouser-exploding fun for all the family.

Fartology

The Extraordinary Science Behind the Humble Fart

Simon Hopkinson

&#39;Simon Hopkinson is a classically trained chef with the heart of a home cook.&#39; &ndash; Nigella Lawson&#39;The Vegetarian Option performs the brilliant feat of being vegetarian without being vegetarian. Without an ounce of quorn or the merest sight of a nut cutlet, every recipe illuminates, and there is nothing you would not want to eat.&#39; &ndash; Rowley LeighNow more than ever, people are turning to vegetarian food. But how to know when to really eat a tomato, or the best way to get flavour from a gifted marrow? Simon Hopkinson&#39;s classic, simple recipes will solve any dilemma, accompanied by beautiful essays on subjects from the joy of bay leaves to the enlivening zippiness of a lemon.The key to Simon Hopkinson&#39;s cooking is using seasonal ingredients and good-quality produce. With recipes for everything from a quick supper to the perfect cocktail and accompanying snack, The Vegetarian Option is not written exclusively for vegetarians, but as a fresh source of inspiration for all genuine food lovers.

The Vegetarian Option

Simple, Vegetarian, Delicious

Titania Hardie

Your fate lies in the cards...From understanding the cards and deciphering their meanings, to finding out what direction your life will take, let Titania guide you through Madame Lenormand&#39;s simple technique of fortune telling.Though faithful to the symbolism of the pretty 19th Century originals, these cards offer a contemporary twist on an older wisdom to reflect our modern lives. Thirty six striking cards, combined with a book on layout and detailed interpretation, mean that taking a glimpse at your past, present and future has never been so easy.Whether you&#39;ve a history or interest in matters of mind, body and spirit or are completely new to the world of magic and divination, Titania&#39;s Fortune Cards pave the way for a fresh look at the spiritual world, and your place within it. What you learn from them is sure to fascinate you.

Titania's Fortune Cards

36 Fortune Cards and How to Interpret Them

Laura Goodman

We&#39;ve tried to hide it, shoving carbs aside for cauliflower rice and courgetti, but we&rsquo;re not fooling anyone. Carbs are what we want &ndash; what we really, really want.We love them because they make every meal better. And anyway, global medical guidelines now say carbohydrates should make up 50% of our daily food intake, and that skipping them could lead to long-term health issues. What have we been thinking? It&rsquo;s definitely time to embrace carbs in all their guises. Macaroni cheese is (practically) a medical requirement.Whether you&rsquo;ve always been a die-hard carb lover, or you&#39;d like to learn to love them again, this book has the recipes you need. There are rice bowls, pizzas, pastas, tacos, toasties, muffins, loaves, and oh-so-many ways with the glorious potato, king of the carbs (including all the chip hacks you can shake your&amp; salt at). It&#39;s time to put carbs back on the table.

Carbs

From Weekday Dinners to Blow-out Brunches, Rediscover the Joy of the Humble Carbohydrate

Joe Moruzzi

Brendon Parry

SMASH IT with the new stars of cheesecake!Joe and Brendon have reinvented the cheesecake for a new generation with their massively successful Pleesecakes. Their inventive toppings and out-of-this-world flavour combinations will have you drooling with anticipation, and they couldn&#39;t be easier to make.Pleesecakes&#39; first book features over 60 of the boys&#39; wildly popular no-bake recipes - once you&#39;ve got the base and the basics, you&#39;re SORTED. Pile the toppings high and enjoy! From boozy riffs on cocktails (Bang Bang Mojito, Geezer &amp; T, Daq Attack) and breakfast (Alpacino Cappuccino and Sizzling Bacon &amp; Maple Syrup Minis), through celebration cheesecakes (Black Forest Gateau, Eton Mess, Chilli-Willy Chocolate), plus healthy and vegan options (Avocado &amp; Lime Minis, Protein Slices), to classic Pleesecake favourites like the Strawberry Edge Ledge and Fully Loaded, this is a dessert book like no other.Get on some DECENT desserts and be a part of the CHEESECAKE MOVEMENT!

Pleesecakes

60 Awesome No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Caro Langton

Rose Ray

Ro Co

Life with a potted plant is undeniably better. And better yet is the ability to grow and replicate new, healthy houseplants without ever having to visit a garden centre again. Learn to share, swap and celebrate the miraculous methods of multiplying all of your favourites at almost no cost at all.And here&rsquo;s the secret: it&rsquo;s really, really easy.Plants are designed to multiply. They spread their roots, send off inquisitive shoots, and regenerate themselves in all sorts of exciting and unexpected ways without any help. Even for the beginner indoor gardener, a single leaf can hold enough life to be successfully grown into a brand new plant.With Root, Nurture, Grow, you&rsquo;ll quickly discover how to propagate any houseplant, take cuttings, cultivate runners and offsets, divide plants at the roots and even grow brand new root systems in the air. You&rsquo;ll learn pruning methods that produce no waste, organic rooting medium recipes, and eventually enjoy gifting and swapping newly grown greenery with friends, family and other houseplant hoarders you&rsquo;ll meet along the way.As well as myriad propagation methods, the book includes practical DIY projects to better nurture and display your plant family, including a homemade propagation chamber and simple self-watering planters.

Root, Nurture, Grow

The Essential Guide to Propagating and Sharing Houseplants

Susanna Forbes

&ldquo;The perfect guide you need to find out about the apple, the orchard, the maker and blender &ndash; in short, CIDER.&rdquo; &ndash; Tom Oliver, Oliver&rsquo;s Cider &amp; Perry, Herefordshire"Susanna&#39;s passion for cider has taken her from the heartlands of the old cider world to newer frontiers of it. Her straightforward common-sense approach combined with her love for the cider world means she has put together a neat little book full of the best bits of it to share. Well done!" &ndash; Bill Bradshaw, co-author of World&#39;s Best Cider"Susanna Forbes is one of the most knowledgeable and committed ambassadors &#160;for cider, both near and far, at the table, in the glass and in the orchard. Her passion is present in every page of The Cider Insider." Ryan Burk, head cider maker at Angry Orchard, board of directors, US Association of Cider MakersCider is enjoying a resurgence! A wave of new generation producers are joining family cidermakers around the world to reinvigorate a drink that has been enjoyed throughout history by all. With a new-found respect for the orchard, the apple and the pear, today&rsquo;s cidermakers are blending heritage with modern methods.In The Cider Insider, award-winning drinks writer&#160;and now, cidery owner, Susanna Forbes has hand-picked&#160;100 of the world&rsquo;s best craft ciders &ndash; and perries &ndash; that are worth seeking out and drinking now. Travel with her to each atmospheric orchard to meet the individuals that pour their souls into this glorious drink. For each entry, we hear about the region, the varieties of apples and pears in use, how each is made, find out about other ciders/perries to try, and explore how to experience the cider/cidery for ourselves.With a foreword by arguably the world&rsquo;s leading cidermaker, Tom Oliver, alongside appearances from a cast of cider stars, everything you need to know about this golden nectar&#160;is right here. Meet the free-thinking French cidermakers, experience the culturally-vibrant Asturian and Basque cider scene, and hear how Australia&rsquo;s cider pioneers want Tasmania to be renamed the Cider Island.While the cider leads the way, it&rsquo;s the people that count for Susanna with their boundless energy and passion for the art of making cider and for preserving the land.

The Cider Insider

The Essential Guide to 100 Craft Ciders to Drink Now

Richard Snapes

Grant Harrington

Eve Hemmingway

Bread &amp; Butter is a love letter to two glorious, artisanal products that have graced our tables for centuries. The book delves deep into the history and culture behind the bread and butter partnership, taking a global overview that brings us to the present day.It also shares more than 50 outstanding sweet and savoury recipes that celebrate the best of both bread and butter. There are key recipes for a variety of breads (flatbreads, brioche, grain loaf) and butters (real butter, ghee, flavoured spreads), as well as recipes that bring the two together, from simple buttermilk scones or bread puddings, to a brioche and brown butter ice-cream and spelt buttermilk pancakes.Bread and butter are put on the table to be eaten and enjoyed, and this book shows you how to prepare both brilliantly &ndash; but it also explores how&#160;bread and butter are eaten across the world. It covers the traditions, the flavours and the making processes.&#160;And it&#39;s a celebration of the most humble, but arguably most important, pairings in food history.

Bread & Butter

History, Culture, Recipes

Trine Hahnemann

WINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS&#39; BEST INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD 2019The food culture of Copenhagen is woven into the fabric of Trine&#39;s daily life; she has lived in the heart of the city for more than 40 years. There is no sm&oslash;rrebr&oslash;d, hot dog, ice cream, or coffee she hasn&#39;t tasted in this quietly gastronomic capital city. She has hosted summer parties, Christmas dinners, street parties, picnics and long, leisurely breakfasts for close friends and huge gatherings, and she has written and talked about the Danish way of eating for publications all around the world.Now, in this ground-breaking book, Trine takes us on a tour of her home town, introducing us to all the best spots to eat, drink, and catch up with friends. We learn about the old bakeries and food markets, the burgeoning street food scene, the coffee culture, and the world-famous restaurants &ndash; and along the way, Trine will offer 70 recipes for some of her very favourite dishes.

Copenhagen Food

Stories, Traditions and Recipes

Quadrille

Sandwiches are beloved the world over and nearly every country has its own variety. Posh Sandwiches showcases the ultimate "grab and go" meal, with more than 70 recipes celebrating this versatile, tasty staple of menus everywhere.From Vietnamese banh mi to Lobster po&#39; boy, Cubans to bocadillo, New York Reuben to Mumbai Vada Pav, the sandwich takes in all kind of wrapping (sourdough, wraps, tortillas, or just humble white sliced bread) and a multitude of delicious fillings.With a photo for every single dish, and recipes that anyone can tackle, if you want to spice up your sandwich life then this is the ultimate guide.

Posh Sandwiches

Over 70 Recipes, From Reubens to Banh Mi

Steve Tribe

University Challenge has been dazzling, delighting and puzzling viewers with its fiercely intelligent questions since 1962. From Bobby Seagull to Gail Trimble, the show has produced some iconic contestants and continues to be as popular as ever. This book compiles some of the most dastardly questions over the years and gives you the oppurtunity to hold your very own tournament. 
 
 Asking the questions... you. 
 
 Fingers on the buzzers, who&#39;s ready for their starter for 10?&#160; 
 
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The Classic University Challenge Quiz Book

Vanessa Montgomery

Become a better modern mystic with the help of this invaluable handbook.Through easy-to-follow, step-by-step chapters, you&#39;ll find all you need to know in order to read your own astrological birth chart, from the movement and meaning of the Sun signs and planets to understanding astrological elements, houses, aspects and transits.Star Power reveals how your birth chart can all help you learn more about yourself, your life and your future. You&#39;ll find out which sign you&#39;re compatible with, how the universe impacts your approach to love, wealth, creativity and careers, and ultimately learn to take cosmic control of your universe.

Star Power

A Simple Guide to Astrology for the Modern Mystic

Cath Kidston

Little changes can make a big difference, especially when it comes to your everyday wellbeing. So put a spring back into your step with Cath Kidston: The Little Book of Health and Happiness, which includes everything from the perfect feel-good gym kit to keep you motivated, to practical but oh-so-cute accessories for all your adventures. Whether you want to set health and fitness goals, feel more fulfilled, or you&#39;re looking to up your happiness quota, everything you need is right here. Each page is packed with practical advice and motivation, combined with a selection of our popular, pretty prints. Dip in for encouragement and a daily insights, or read it all in one go to unleash a happier and healthier you.

The Little Book of Health & Happiness

101 Ways to Brighten Up Your Day

Gill Meller

Time is the highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Gather. In it Gill Meller distills the essence of his approach to food and cooking &ndash; time spent in the kitchen, with good ingredients, makes for the best possible way of life.Morning, daytime and night &ndash; these are the touchstones of our days, and days are the markers of our years. Gill&#39;s unique dishes fit within this framework, moving through the seasons, from freshness and light, to comfort and warmth.Gill&#39;s dishes follow the course of the day: simple breakfasts&#160;(wild mushroom &amp; sausage chachouka, buckwheat pancakes), glorious seasonal lunches (steamed vegetables with tamari, honey &amp; sunflower seeds, chicken with chamomile, tomato &amp; anchovy tart, date, olive oil &amp; fennel cake), evening gatherings in the soft glow of summer or chill of winter (lentil dhal with crispy kale, roast pheasant with parsnips &amp; chorizo, ceviche with rhubarb, lemon &amp; chilli, treacle tart with thyme &amp; orange, quince &amp; vanilla cr&egrave;me br&ucirc;l&eacute;e).This is the best of modern British cooking, from the most exciting new voice in food writing.

Time

A Year and a Day in the Kitchen

Chris Losh

Wherever you are in the world, there are wineries that are worth visiting, vineyards that are ready to be explored and cellars packed with great bottles begging to be drunk.Among more than 30 countries and regions (and some 400 wineries), this book explores the classic destinations, reveals hidden gems in well-known wine country, and celebrates emerging wine-producing locations.Where to Drink Wine travels country-by-country, region-by-region highlighting the must-visit wineries in each location. Its the definitive guide for the travelling wine-lover. Practical and evocative, colourful and comprehensive, its information covers the traditions, innovations and character of each winery and will help you decide where to go, the best tour for you, and what to expect when you get there.From Bordeaux to New York State, Tuscany to China, let Where to Drink Wine tempt you to tour the world, estate by estate.

Where to Drink Wine

The Essential Guide to the World's Must-visit Wineries

Alexis G Aïnouz

French Guy Cooking is a YouTube sensation with half a million subscribers. A Frenchman living in Paris, Alex loves to demystify cooking by experimenting with food and cooking methods to take the fear factor out of the kitchen. He wants to make cooking fun and accessible, and he charms his viewers with his geeky approach to food.In this, his debut cookbook, he shares 90 of his absolute favourite recipes, some of which feature step-by-step photography &ndash; from amazingly tasty toast and pizza ideas all the way to some classic but super-simple French dishes.Along the way, he offers ingenious kitchen hacks &ndash; a cheat&#39;s guide to wine, five knives you need in your kitchen, the secret to brilliant ramen &ndash; so that anyone can throw together great food without any fuss.

Just a French Guy Cooking

Easy Recipes and Kitchen Hacks for Rookies

James Morton

Tom Morton

"A wonderful slice of home, food and family from one of the most beautiful places on earth: this book is heaven." &ndash; Jenny ColganShetland is where Scotland meets Scandinavia and the North Sea hits the Atlantic Ocean. Isolated, unspoilt and rich in history and tradition, Shetland is a truly singular place. And for James and Tom Morton, it&rsquo;s home.Shetland: Cooking on the Edge of the World explores life on an island with food, drink and community at its heart. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, Shetland seafood is second to none. The native sheep roam freely. Here cooks, farmers, crofters and fishermen toil following traditions that go back hundreds of years.This is a heartfelt book, full of passion for place and community. The recipes celebrate the very best the isles have to offer, feasting on the ocean&rsquo;s harvest and the treasures of croft land and cliff face. There is cooking fuelled by necessity and thrift and, as you might expect on Scotland&rsquo;s Norse edge, there are drams and parties galore. With spectacular photography by Andy Sewell, Shetland celebrates a very different kind of island paradise.

Shetland

Cooking on the Edge of the World

Gaz Oakley

Vegans and vegetarians everywhere will have the best holiday period ever with Gaz Oakley&#39;s fantastic alternatives to the trad turkey and trimmings. Gaz is an expert in bold flavours and textures, so everyone can enjoy a spectacular centrepiece and amazing food throughout the festive season.Gaz talks you through the menus and the planning, from Christmas morning breakfast like Sweet Potato Waffles and Tofu Benedict, through to a show-stopping lunch with the likes of Ultimate Christmas Wellington, "Turkey" Roast and Festive Nut Roast Wreath served with all the trimmings: "No Pigs" in Blankets, Hasselback Potatoes and Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings &ndash; all rounded off with spectacular dairy-free puds including Boozy Tiramisu and Creme Br&ucirc;l&eacute;e Tarts. There are vegan versions of mince pies, Pavlova and the traditional Christmas Pudding with Custard, and even a "cheese" board for afters! And it&#39;s not just about the big day: Gaz offers a supreme spread of party food for when you&#39;re celebrating with guests - Mini Sausage Rolls, Sticky BBQ "Ribs" and Arancini, among many others, plus ideas for Boxing Day leftovers including Bubble &amp; Squeak, Christmas Curry and Gyros.Packed with suggestions for the festivities and advice on how to keep cool in the kitchen if you&#39;re cooking on the big day, Vegan Christmas Cookbook offers every solution you&#39;ll ever need for what to cook for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas.

Vegan Christmas

Over 70 Amazing Vegan Recipes for the Festive Season and Holidays, from Avant Garde Vegan

Kat Mead

Everyone loves a big salad: it&#39;s how many of us prefer to eat either when cooking for a crowd or eating alone. Summer or winter, one-plate salads make for a delicious, fresh and healthy meal.Big Salads offers 60 recipes that make the most of seasonal salad ingredients, giving people the option to eat vegetarian, vegan or use meat and fish in small amounts with a bounty of beautiful fresh vegetables, herbs and leaves.From Pea, asparagus and lemon labneh salad and Papaya salad with coconut poached chicken in spring, to summery White peach with prosciutto and watercress, comforting autumn platters of Balsamic fig and baked goats&#39; cheese and wintry Parsnip tostada and roast heritage carrot salad, Big Salads make the most wonderful mealtime solution all-year round.Easy to throw together, and most definitely good for you and the whole family, who needs a dozen small dishes when you can have one BIG SALAD?

Big Salads

The Ultimate Fresh, Satisfying Meal, on One Plate

Alison Davies

Tom Frost

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. 
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The Little Guide to Birds

Enter the secret world of creepy crawlies with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Bugs offers a modern reference to identifying these glorious insects of all shapes and sizes. 
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 Featuring 40 of the most distinctive bugs from around the world, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, whether that&#39;s when out walking or from the comfort of an armchair.&#160; 
 
 Each bug has been exquisitely illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost and is accompanied by all-important information including their habitat, distribution and size, plus an interesting fact or fable. There is also an interactive spotter&#39;s guide, where you can check off and note the date of each time you spot a new insect.&#160; 
 
 Reacquaint yourself with the familiar Bumble Bee and Earthworm, as well as discovering new species such as the Giant Mesquite Bug, Lily Moth and Picasso Bug.&#160; 
 
 This informative&#160;guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors.&#160; 
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The Little Guide to Bugs

Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories. 
 
Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life.&#160; 
 
 Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess&#160;weaves coloured clouds,&#160;who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky. 
 
 Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike.&#160; 
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Written in the Stars

Constellations, Facts and Folklore

They can&#160;slow their heart rate down to such a pace that it is possible for them to hold their breath underwater for around 40 minutes. 
 
The female sloth will scream full pelt&#160;to alert any likely lad in the vicinity that she&#39;s ready and available for love. 
 
 Embrace your inner sloth with this light-hearted self-help book. From being still&#160;and&#160;enjoying the moment,&#160;to digging your claws in when life gets tough, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get the most out of living life in the slow lane. 
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 Sloths&#39; ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it&#39;s climbing higher to get a fresh perspective, or a graceful swim in a nearby lagoon, sloths have it sorted.&#160;Relaxed, resilient and powerful, sloths are happy to go at their own pace, unflustered by the world around them. 
 
 This book reveals the&#160;seven&#160;marvellous traits that you can&#160;embody&#160;to&#160;Be More Sloth&#160;and live a happier, healthier and all-round more chilled existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these furry gurus, there&#39;s something for everyone. So hang in there, relax and learn the art of being more sloth.

Be More Sloth

Get the Hang of Living Life in the Slow Lane

Chidera Eggerue

In What A Time To Be Alone,The Slumflower will be your life guru, confidante and best friend. She&rsquo;ll show you that being alone is not just okay: it&rsquo;s just about the best freaking thing that&rsquo;s ever happened to you. As she says, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re bad as hell and you were made with intention.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s about time you realised.Peppered with insightful Igbo proverbs from Chidera&rsquo;s Nigerian mother and full of her own original artwork, What A Time To Be Alone will help you navigate the modern world. We can all decide our own fates and Chidera shows us how, using a three-part approach filled with sass, wisdom and charm.<ol><li>Learn how to celebrate YOU &ndash; decide your self-worth, take time to heal and empower yourself in this messy world.</li><li>Don&rsquo;t worry about THEM &ndash; avoid other people&rsquo;s demons and realise that everyone is protecting themselves from something &ndash; no matter how aggressive their method.</li><li>Feel the togetherness in US &ndash; sustain and grow healthy relationships and avoid toxicity in your friendships.</li></ol>Own your story. Create your own narrative. Read this book. #WATTBA

What a Time to be Alone

The Slumflower's Guide to Why You Are Already Enough

Peggy Porschen

Cakes in Bloom is a celebration of Peggy Porschen&#39;s artistry, skill and dexterity within the world of sugarcraft. In this stunning book, Peggy shares her repertoire of incomparable sugar blooms, from vintage roses to exotic frangipani, and the secrets behind her expert modelling techniques. 
 
 After introducing the basic techniques and specialist tools you&#39;ll need, there are 24 varieties of flower to create, all accompanied by detailed step-by-step photography and glorious shots of the finished flowers &ndash; both close up and in position on some of Peggy&#39;s signature wedding cake designs. 
 
 The ultimate reference and inspiration for sugarcrafters, the book reflects Peggy&#39;s mastery of a breathtaking array of flowers, creatively used on a variety of cakes. 
 
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Cakes in Bloom

The Art of Exquisite Sugarcraft Flowers

English Heritage

The colourful floral design&#160;of this A6 hardback notebook is a contemporary reproduction of 19th century chintz in the private family rooms of Osborne,&#160;the seaside retreat of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children on the Isle of Wight.&#160;The perfect size to fit into your handbag, it has&#160;128 lined pages and foil on the cover.

English Heritage: Notebook

"Being an adult is like trying to fold a fitted sheet.""I&#39;m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a donut.""I was hot until my photoshop free-trial expired." From Instagram to Twitter, we all want to be a social media star these days. But behind your phone screen are those perfectly filtered lives all they&rsquo;re really cracked up to be? For millennials everywhere comes a book that says what we&rsquo;re all really thinking. Whether it&rsquo;s stuffing your face with pizza while scrolling through Gigi Hadid&rsquo;s feed or experiencing life at the speed of fifteen WTFs per hour, this is the real life struggle of getting that double tap and achieving #goals.

#GOALS

Life Behind the Instagram Filter

Holmes, Margaret & Poe

Holomonsters

Hope Harbor

Hot Wheels

House of Devils

House of Niccolo

House of Robots

How To

How To Be An Antiracist

How To Invent a Country

How to Garden

How to Grow

How to Grow Magic

How to be a Writer

Hurrah for Gin

I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

I Funny

I Like Birds

I Wanna Be Your Girl

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue

ICONIC

ITCH

Ian Mortimer’s Time Traveller’s Guides

Following a horrific car accident in which she was the only survivor, seventeen year old Mia is faced with a choice. Does she stay, living with her grandparents and her loving boyfriend, or does she leave? She makes a difficult decision, leaving  it all behind her, breaking Adam's heart. Three years later, and the pair find themselves thrown together in New York, reminding Mia of her past and everything that she left behind her. If I stay and Where She Went are simultaneously tragic and hopeful, exploring grief, romance and memory.

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