Reading Age: 4 to 6 Years

Cooking for Optimists is the result of a decade of thinking, writing and cooking from author Nicole Stock. The book celebrates cooking - all of its meditative, frustrating, rewarding, soul-destroying complexities. There isn't any hyperactive fist pumping about the magic of some s...lightly tweaked pasta recipe, but there is genuine, inspiring enthusiasm for the perfection of the crunch of pastry, or the wobble of a just-set ganache tart. If there was a theme to this book, "unpretentiousness deliciousness" would be it. Recipes have been compiled not by trend, nor by how they might photograph, but by taste. As a passionate home cook, she is considerate of oven space and timing, realistic with the pressures of jobs and kids and general busyness, but also instils a sense of wonder and giddy gluttony that sweeps you along and makes you, too, eager to cook.
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The directory is the first stop reference for groups seeking accommodation. Groups vary from church groups, government departments, schools, other education groups, weddings and formal and informal groups, to groups seeking a gathering place for a reunion - families, organisation...s, schools and other educational institutions will find the directory invaluable. Business and institutions seeking retreats for development will find a suitable site. Many of the sites have accommodation for individuals and small groups as well. Some sites have facilities for self catering but most will provide catering suitable for the group, many also provide activities but some have agreements with providers to do this.
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Large hardcover edition of this authoritative and unique source on the contemporary art of Ewan McDougall. Two hundred and thirty-eight pages of stunning plates and illustrations present the artist's work, with insights from the artist, experts and collectors. "Ewan McDouga...ll attacks his canvases with colour and fire; creating art which speaks in tongues of life on the wild side'' - Nigel Benson. An essential source for libraries, collectors, and all those interested in contemporary art. The definitive collection of paintings by Neo-Expressionist artist Ewan McDougall. A unique insight into the life of this outstanding artist told in his own words. Such candid first-person accounts are rare in the history of art. Ewan McDougall manifests his whole world-view in words and images. A treasure chest created from the artist's life work.
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New Zealand Camera is the flagship publication showcasing a collection of outstanding photographic images from members of the Photographic Society of New Zealand. It is a hard cover, full colour, coffee-table book with images portraying all aspects of photography. From landsca...pes to wildlife; plants to people; sports and creative imagery. New Zealand Camera is a must have book for anyone who enjoys taking photographs and is a perfect gift for everyone with an interest in the visual arts.
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Can't sleep? Who better to deliver the recipe for a peaceful night based on groundbreaking sleep science than the bestselling author of The Fast 800, The Clever Guts Diet and The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet. Getting a good night's sleep can improve your mood, cut your risk of depress...ion, help you fight chronic disease, keep you slim and even improve your memory; so why is it that so many of us don't prioritise the necessary 7-8 hours a night? In Fast Asleep, Dr Michael Mosley brings together the latest science to explain exactly what happens to us when we sleep and why it is so important that we get enough of it. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy going. He explains why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn't and shares his own myth-busting programme to help you achieve a good night's rest. Along with fascinating case studies, 50 delicious, sleep-promoting recipes and menu plans by his wife Dr Clare Bailey, this book explains why gut health and meal times matter, explores the science of dreaming and reveals tips and tricks to help you not just to sleep better but to reduce stress levels and feel happier and healthier in general.
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