'I did meet a boy,' Midge snaps. 'I met him at the Library. We had romantic picnics by the river and we kissed. A lot.' But soon Midge's white lie turns into a web of deciet - until, one day, she comes face-to-face with her imaginary boyfriend in the school corridor. The Boy catches on quickly an[...]
For chef Matt Wilkinson, vegetables come first. Whether he's cooking in the kitchen of his Melbourne eatery, Pope Joan, or for his young family at home, Matt plans and builds his dishes around the vegetables in season, when they'll taste the best, be cheapest and most readily available. Today too ma[...]
Mr & Mrs Wilkinson's How it is at Home is a window on the buzzy, creative, and sometimes chaotic home world of acclaimed UK born chef Matt Wilkinson, his partner, Sharlee Gibb, and their two young boys, Finn and Jay. Their book is about inviting people into that very real world, where the sometimes [...]
2010 is the Holy Year of the Camino and over 2 million people from all over the world are expected to partake in this annual pilgrimage. The Camino, a life changing walk, is the subject of Wilna Wilkinson's book. The Way Of Stars and Stones offers common-sense advice and information as well as spiri[...]
The 400-year story of music told by the instruments that make an orchestra. "The History of Music in 50 Instruments" outlines musical history in well-written nuggets of information. Profiling one instrument at a time, it describes the history of music since the 1700s, when orchestras first took the[...]
Beautiful quilts make wonderful gifts and family heirlooms. This collection of simple projects suits anyone new to this age-old craft. Once women would cut up old clothes and faded household fabrics with the intention of utilising scarce and expensive resources. Today's quilters have thousands of fa[...]
TVR 1946-1982 - The Trevor Wilkinson and Martin Lilley Years describes the complete story of the early days of TVR from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to the Martin Lilley years, which came to an end in 1982. The design and development of these classic British sports cars,[...]
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries [...]
Real positive change in the quest for a sustainable world begins at the local level, on the ground. Yet, the prospect of participating in building sustainable communities can be daunting. This title offers a view on sustainability through the lens of community engagement.[...]
Black Sabbath are one of the most outrageous yet longest-lived bands in the history of rock 'n' roll. This book paints a picture of their colourful early history - interwoven with the most crucial news stories of the time: from Vietnam to Bloody Sunday and the space programme.[...]
Feared across Europe, the Vikings arrived in their longships and launched lightning raids on coastal towns, churches and monasteries. "Vikings" tells the story of these ferocious warriors, revealing what led them to start their raids and illustrating their ships, weapons and the extent of Viking con[...]
Focuses on the importance of general managers understanding the role played by their accounting and financial management colleagues. This book gives an appreciation of the three traditional subject divisions of financial accounting, management accounting and finance. It covers accounting for public [...]
This edition of Badges of the British Army presents a wholly new, completely revised guide for the collector. All the photographs are new, and the coverage extended to encompass the badges that had appeared since the book was first published. Through six editions and many reprintings, this book has [...]
As sister of Henry III and aunt of the future Edward I, Eleanor de Montfort was at the heart of the bloody conflict between the Crown and the English barons. A woman of fiery nature, Eleanor worked tirelessly in supporting her husband's cause. Drawing on chronicles, letters and public records, this [...]
A dream of a book for cake decorators - here is a fabulous collection of fantastic cakes for decorators to show off their skills with. The cakes are modern and original creations which will demand to be the focus of attention at any special event. Sugar paste, marzipan and royal icing are used as we[...]
At one time, indoor rowing machines were used mainly by seasoned outdoor rowers for winter training, but since the 1990s indoor rowing has expanded enormously and has grown into an individual sport in its own right. Every year international competitions take place, the most important being the World[...]
Films and television programmes have made the public much more familiar with the handgun as it features in many dramas and thrillers, but unfortunately this exposure has led to many misconceptions about the uses and capabilities of such weapons. This book offers a more measured and realistic assessm[...]
This insightful Handbook examines how labour unions across the world have experienced and responded to the growth of neo-liberalism. Since the 1970s, the spread of neo-liberalism across the world has radically reconfigured the relationship between unions, employers and the state. The contributors h[...]
The perfect introduction to the key ideas of architecture.
Risk is central to professional practice, assessment and decision-making in dementia care. Yet theories of risk are often complex and difficult to translate into everyday practice. This book outlines some of the key issues in risk perception, assessment and management in dementia care in a way that [...]