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Lick the spoon, feel the vibes, and bake with joy with the runaway star of GBBO 2022, Sandro Farmhouse.Sandro is on a mission to share his love of baking in this indulgent and uplifting book of bakes. A firm believer in the positive, mood boosting, delectable, and therapeutic effects of homebaking, his debut cookbook encourages you to loosen up and pick up the whisk and bake again.It's not all showstoppers - though you'll find recipes for some of his most famous awe-inspiring bakes - these recipes are carefully curated, mood-boosting antidotes to every mood or occasion. Whether you're feeling ready to romance, celebrate, commiserate, or simply indulge, there are over 100 recipes to elevate your baking skills and lift your spirits, too.

This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated composers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each composer, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and original musical scores and personal correspondence, Composers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual and their key influences, themes, and working methods.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each composer, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, and provide revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos and operatic scores - that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today. Entries explore the vision and approach of each composer, setting their works in context and conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of composers from the Middle Ages to the present day, Composers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse into the lives, loves, and influences of the giants of the classical music canon.

With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 100 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays on migration and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.Combining personal essays and contemporary twists on traditional recipes, Bahari takes us on a journey through the flavours of Oman, in a tale that is as fascinating as it is delicious.

Did you know that meditation can help you feel better - both mentally and physically - starting right now?No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you.Balm your soul and body with over 50 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practise on a mat or take your experience elsewhere - when walking, running and swimming; using sound and music; with art and creativity - discover which method works best for you, and find new ways to answer your specific needs.Meditation for the Real World will also address specific moments of need, such as how to find calm before a stressful situation such as a flight; to enhance focus before a big presentation; to reduce inflammation and pain; and much more, each backed with science-based research.

A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers. In 2021, the Science Museum made a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition of the contents of Stephen Hawking's office. This book delves into that remarkable collection, using the seminal papers, items and curiosities in his office to explain his theories and reveal more about one of the greatest minds in modern science. It's an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the best-known scientist of modern times.Artefacts include:- A Simpsons bomber jacket gifted to him following his appearance on the show- A copy of Hawking's PhD thesis: Properties of an Expanding Universe- His blackboard, where he debated ideas and doodled with his contemporaries- Scientific bets made with colleagues to prove (and sometimes disprove) his theories- His Permobil F3 wheelchair and communications systems- Hawking's Franklin medal and his CBE

This third installment of the DK Treasure's series explores the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Discover the stories of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species and objects, all told by author Ben Hoare.Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Many animals and plants seem bizarre, but they are uniquely adapted to their way of life, and once you uncover the reasons for their looks, they make perfect sense. In Weird Nature, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters.Third in the series after Nature's Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, Weird Nature is a substantial gift book that will be treasured for years to come.

It's not only likely kids will experience failure at some time in their lives, but it's a 100% certainty. Grownups, it's up to you to teach them how to embrace it. This book doesn't paint a pretty face on failure. Instead, it rethinks what it means and shows kids how to live their lives not trying to avoid it.

Loosen up tight muscles and stiff joints with more than 100 stretches designed to keep you flexible, energized, and pain-free.As home working becomes the new normal we are all at risk of seizing up, losing muscle functionality, and developing aches and pains from increased sedentary living. Yet with a regular programme of varied stretch workouts, everyone can reach and maintain their maximum mobility. Look no further than Science of Stretch for a complete home course in stretching, no gym membership required.Discover the latest scientific research on the benefits of static, dynamic, and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) modes of stretching, and learn how to best integrate them into your day, alongside warm ups and exercise sessions, to enhance performance. With detailed, annotated artworks demonstrating the most effective stretches for every part of the body, a series of stretch routines tailored to different abilities and fitness objectives, and tools to create your own bespoke workouts, Science of Stretch will help you stay flexible, avoid injury, and keep active.

Celebrate 100 years of magical Disney storytellingThe ideal gift for Disney fans and animation and movie buffs, this updated and expanded edition includes more than 50 new pages for DIsney's special 100th anniversary. Now including ten more years of magic, The Disney Book: New Edition features groundbreaking and record-breaking new creations-such as Walt Disney Animation Studios' Encanto and Moana, and Pixar Animation Studios' Turning Red, Soul, and Coco-and explores new parks, experiences, memorabilia, and much, much more.Celebrate movie history and the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios, from the animations and live action movies to the global Disney parks and attractions. Go behind-the-scenes of Disney's beloved movies and find out how they were made, follow Disney's entire history using the timeline, delve into the incredible archives, wonder at fascinating collectibles, and marvel at beautiful concept art and original story sketches.Perfect for fans who want to know everything about the magical worlds of Disney.© 2023 Disney

Verna Gao is throwing a Chinese dumpling party and everyone is invited - so roll out the dough and learn to pleat like a Hangzhou grandma! The Hungry Banana Cookbook brings together more than 70 of Verna's all-time favourite Asian-inspired recipes. Each dish is simple to make and sumptuous to eat, with something for every mood or occasion - whether you want to slurp spring onion noodles in a matter of minutes, sink into a comforting bowl of congee, or share a round of vegan baos with friends.More than just a compendium of recipes, this is a personal journey back in time, through words, memories, and photographs, to the people and places that inspired these dishes - from memories of a Shanghai childhood spent with mum and grandma in the kitchen, to impromptu "real Chinese" cooking lessons with university friends, and backpacking round the street food hotspots of East Asia.Super fresh, vegan-friendly, and full of punchy flavours, Verna's unfussy recipes make Chinese home cooking accessible to everyone.

Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends! Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too. Why can't I eat cookies all the time? Why do bees sting? Why do we have a moon? Join Elmo and find out the answers to these questions and many more. This must-have first encyclopedia for preschoolers is bursting with facts and images of best-loved Sesame Street characters and real-world photos to help curious little learners grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.© 2023 Sesame Workshop®

With a new wave of adult ADHD diagnoses sweeping the world, many are beginning to discover what it is that sets them apart, but few have learnt what it takes to thrive...What does ADHD tell us about how we think and act? Can it limit opportunities and connection? Does it offer cerebral superpowers? What strategies and medication can help lessen the difficulties of ADHD and instead boost its benefits? World-renowned ADHD expert, best-selling author, and TikTok sensation Dr Edward M. Hallowell (aka Dr Ned) demystifies this deeply misunderstood diagnosis in 100 lessons.Transform your understanding of ADHD and learn to thrive through simple science and must-know life hacks. This is a fast-track introduction to ADHD - what it is, how it manifests, and ways to cope - inspired by Dr Ned's viral videos, better known as 'NedTalks'. Brief entries and an easy-to-follow structure disseminates knowledge and the latest scientific findings in a style particularly suited to ADHD readers. As both an ADHD expert, and a diagnosed patient, Dr Ned blends a medical and personal take on the topic in this groundbreaking guide.

Grab your partner and get ready to work up a sweat with exciting sex positions that will help you tone while you moan.Swap the gym for the bedroom and limber up to impress your lover with these athletic positions, accompanied by easy-to-follow illustrations and plenty of tips and tricks to help you maximize your sexual and physical pleasure. Whether you're down for an intense quickie or an all-night marathon, all the guidance you need to get your heart rate going is here.Designed to target a range of muscle groups, each position is accompanied by exercise stats showing you which muscles you are working, as well as intensity ratings to choose the right difficulty level for you and your partner. Tailored sex sessions will give you a workout plan for whatever mood you're in - or take your pick from the random position selectors for some flexible fun.You'll never want to skip your workout again when it feels this good!

Keen to explore a different side of Los Angeles? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find Disneyland or the Hollywood Hills in these pages, because that's not where Angelenos hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals at quirky museums, Mexican food trucks and hidden speakeasies- and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as flea markets and movie theatres.- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Los Angeles.- Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.Compiled by four proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Los Angeles' best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs.Whether you're a restless Angeleno on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Los Angeles Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home.Looking for another guide to Los Angeles? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to California.

Discover our planet - its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes. Find out how the rock cycle shapes land and the water cycle fills rivers and seas.What's inside Earth, and why is it so hot under the surface? How did our planet come about, and what did it look like in the beginning? How are mountains formed and why are forests important? What happens when glaciers melt and how can we stop climate change? Explore habitats and ecosystems - inside caves, among enormous redwoods, on the savannahs, or deep down under the oceans. This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its jaw-dropping visual approach to explain anything from what keeps Earth in its place to the great diversity of plants, animals, and people who live here, how it is changing and why it is unique. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth! covers everything you need to know about Earth in glorious technicolour detail alongside easy explanations and fun facts to spark young minds to find out everything about our planet and how it works.Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.

With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback.Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia you will find: - 22 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to seven days- A laminated pull-out road map of Australia helping you navigate with ease- Walks, delightful detours and activities to do along the way, plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop- Practical tips: rules of the road, detailed directions and driving tips- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the country easily and confidently - Covers: Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and moreAbout DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Batch bake without having to start from scratch each time you want home-baked goods.Berlin Baking Queen Cynthia Barcomi revolutionises the way we bake. Simply make a dough, bake now or keep for later. Stock self-made doughs, batters and frostings in the fridge or freezer so you're ready to bake what you want when you want! Enjoy pancakes every morning for a week without starting from scratch each time. Get ahead with over 70 tried-and-tested recipes for cookies, cakes, breads, pies, tarts and even sourdough! Satisfy spontaneous cravings and unexpected guests with homemade convenience at your fingertips.According to a recent study, half of Brits say they have baked at home at least once a week since the first national lockdown hit last March, and a total of 27% are baking more than once a week! Why not beat the baking odds and hone in on your meal-prep practice with this ultimate guide to batch-baking? Proving the only book on the market to consider batch-making for baking, this is a must-have volume for enthusiastic home bakers who find themselves pressed for time or only want to bake a small amount - just enough to satisfy a craving. Keeping doughs, batters and buttercreams fresh is easy!This brilliant guide to baking includes:-70 photographed dough, batter, pastry, and frosting recipes -Fridge, Freeze, Bake from Frozen panels to help with batching and storing -Gluten-free with vegan recipes and substitutions included throughout-Icons to signify prep time and cooking timeBatch Baking is all about homemade convenience. Delicious pastries, breads, and cakes you make yourself will taste infinitely better than anything store-bought and working in batches makes it convenient too! Learn about the secrets to successfully making your own sourdough! Ever heard of a Cake-ie? And how about the most perfect chocolate chip cookies you have ever eaten? Make your own puff pastry and store it in the freezer for just that moment!In this tasty baking book, TV chef Cynthia Barcomi shares over 70 of her tried-and-tested dough, batter, pastry, and frosting recipes, featuring vegan recipes, and including advice on working with doughs (with and without yeast), plus refrigeration and storage. A must-have volume for home bakers.

Who is Marvel's Ultimate Fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts, to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this ebook pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior. 2020 MARVEL

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how animals in the wild in Africa find and eat their food - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Animal Feeding Time is a beautifully designed reader all about the stunning animals found in the wild in Africa and what they eat.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about African animals, from elephants using their trunks to gather food to how the giraffe uses its long neck to reach tasty treats.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about what dinosaurs ate - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Dinosaur Dinners is a beautifully designed reader all about what your favourite dinosaurs ate and how they hunted for their food.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the different dinosaur dinners, from T-Rex's sharp bone crushing teeth to the plant-based diet of gentle giant Brachiosaurus.

Meet 30 extraordinary people - from refugees and asylum seekers to those on the frontline helping them - and hear about the life-changing journeys they have made. We are currently experiencing the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. Across the world, from Ukraine to Sudan to Mexico, people are forced to flee their homes every day due to conflict, climate change and persecution. And devastatingly, the scale of this crisis is only predicted to get worse: by 2050, 1 in 10 people on earth will be displaced. Having met and interviewed hundreds of people impacted by migration, charity founder Jaz O'Hara shares 30 remarkable and inspiring stories, from refugees to volunteers working on the frontline: ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. Each story is accompanied by stunning photography, family photos, maps, and drawings. Here are the voices that often go unheard: the humans behind the statistics and the headlines. Asylum Speakers will transcend borders, nationalities, religions and languages, connecting you to the people with whom we share this world: our worldwide tribe.

A touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce. Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another. Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn't allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?This touching story for children aged 3-5 features: - The charming narrative of this book differs from the typically intense and institutional approach to the topic. - Beautiful, immersive illustrations that engage the young readers in the story. - A large format makes it perfect for adults and children to read together. - Two non-fiction pages that teaches families about how to approach this difficult conversation. - One page of professional advice and tips for parents and adults. This moving and sensitively written story gently introduces children to family separation and teaches them how to deal with the emotions surrounding divorce. Beautiful illustrations allow children to immerse themselves in the book, alongside the informative and charming narrative which provides a gentle approach to this sensitive subject. The second book in Tom Tinn-Disbury's Difficult Conversations series, Stuck in the Middle is ideal for adults and children to share and perfect for starting a difficult conversation with a little one. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Difficult Conversations series gently introduces sensitive topics to help children understand them a little better. Stuck in the Middle is the second book in the series, so why not try Lost in the Clouds, a gentle story to help children understand the difficult topic of grief.

Step up your sustainability and unlock your full eco potential with 365 easy, trackable changes. What if sustainability didn't have to be so complicated? 365 Ways to Save the Planet cuts through the noise and explains exactly how to live a "greener" lifestyle day by day. With its approachable ideas and achievable daily actions, anyone can up their sustainability score with this book on eco-friendly living. Georgina Wilson-Powell breaks down the significance of environmental statistics for issues big and small, and quantifies the difference low-effort, high-impact changes can make. In her year-long programme, each action is accompanied with a simple "Impact Index" to bring the statistics to life, making it easy to track your progress. Reflect positively on the impact you are having on the environment, across work, home, holiday, and more, for the duration of a full year. Dive into the pages of this superb sustainability book to discover: - Daily actions and reflections focus on different, key sustainability issues to build into your routine. - Pages include inspiring mottos, overarching statistics, and illustrations to create a bold, colourful course for the year.- An impact index accompanies each daily action helping you to measure your footprint and reflect on the difference you can make. This green-living guide presents the facts and suggests changes to readers' lifestyle for every day. If you want to make a difference but don't know where to begin, simply turn the page and start with day one, and learn how to break previous habits and shift your mindset. Being green has never been easier!

Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the eBook presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The eBook also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media - an ever-relevant issue in the age of "e;fake news"e; and "e;cancel culture"e;, and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK's The Politics Book in the "e;Big Ideas"e; series.

It's hard to beat the satisfaction of travelling on foot - settling into a steady rhythm, surrounded by incredible scenery, with the freedom to stop wherever takes your fancy. This endlessly rewarding - and sustainable - activity is joyously celebrated in Hike, which reveals 125 of the most scenic and spectacular walking trails across the globe. It's the ultimate inspiration for exploring under your own steam: ramble along coastal paths in Europe, scale soaring mountain peaks in Africa and trek through amber-hued canyons in North America.Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, this ebook includes ideas for your next hiking trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each trail will have you itching to get walking, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information - including things like distance and total elevation gain - will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We've also included the best places to explore en route as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a trail.