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MAKING A TEXTURE BLOCK

Read an exclusive extract from Botanical Block Printing by author and print maker Rosanna Morris. Creating a texture block is a great opportunity to explore your carving tools and see what they are capable of. I like to make a couple of back-up copies of my texture blocks to… Read More

Read an extract from Remarkable Treks by Colin Salter

Read an excerpt from Remarkable Treks by author Colin Salter. Remarkable Treks is a compendium of exhilarating walks from around the planet – some lasting weeks, some lasting just a few days, but all of them set against spectacular backdrops. Read More

Read an extract from SowHow: A modern guide to grow-your-own veg

Read an excerpt from SowHow: A modern guide to grow-your-own veg. SowHow is an innovative grow guide for the modern gardener. With its fresh, bright design and clear-cut know-how, this clever little book provides all the expert advice and encouragement you need to get growing. Read More

Squash & mussel soup – a warming autumn recipe from PROVENÇAL by Alex Jackson

Cook the simple and flavoursome food of the South of France with acclaimed chef Alex Jackson’s Provencal. This unique collection of recipes encapsulates the beauty and simplicity of Provencal French cooking and shows you how to recreate the flavours of the South of France at home. This might seem an… Read More

GIFTS FOR THE PERSON WHO… loves a surprise

Are you looking for a meaningful secret Santa gift or stocking filler that will delight the recipient and definitely not end up forgotten in a drawer? Build your reputation as the most creative gift-giver with these inspirational, creative, and fun books! Out of the Woods by Betsy Griffin Out… Read More

GIFTS FOR THE PERSON WHO… lives life with style

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one who has a keen artistic eye, a love of beautiful design or a brilliantly crafty hobby, we have hand-selected some books that are sure to inspire. Made With Love by Tom Daley Tom Daley’s debut… Read More

GIFTS FOR THE PERSON WHO… is always cooking up a storm

Impress the foodie in your life with these brilliant books featuring family dinners, budget friendly recipes and vibrant dishes diverse in culture and rich in flavour. If their love language is cooking for others, give them a gift that will bring them joy and get their creativity and inspiration flowing… Read More

A most fashionable monarch – an extract from Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifetime Dressing for the World Stage

Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of… Read More

An extract from Food Almanac volume II – recipes and stories for a year at the table

NOVEMBER Time to slow down and recalibrate; let the morning mists clear. Root vegetables, long forgotten beneath the ground, take the limelight, as soothing and comforting as they are versatile. Discover the pleasures of unfamiliar fruits – medlars, sloes and the intoxicating scent of bergamots. As November draws to… Read More

Wok-fried Singapore Noodles with Prawns – try this recipe from Bowlful

From crisp and zingy salads, to fresh and comforting rice bowls, and tangles of tasty noodles as well as plant-based bowls and stir fries, Bowlful will satisfy all your cravings, with 90 easy to follow recipes by Norman Musa. Try before you buy with this scrumptious recipe for… Read More

SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits extract: a glimpse into the home of Sophie Conran

There is a long tradition of painting rooms to provide a record of grand homes, giving an insight into the life and times of previous generations. Today there is a resurgence of interest in our living spaces, but there is no book in the tradition of illustrated room portraiture to… Read More

Carbonara done properly – recipe from Big Has HOME

Grounded and honest (and a little bit sweary), Hasan Semay (a.k.a. Big Has) is a bright and talented North-London based chef and YouTube presenter. Having dropped out of school and tried his hand at odd jobs from plumbing to security, Has was accepted onto the prestigious Jamie Oliver “15” programme… Read More