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"Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30 step-by-step botanical paintings that span the seasons. Learn to paint cherry blossoms and lambs in the spring, honeybees and wildflowers for summer, oak leaves and harvest mice in autumn, and pine trees and snowdrops in winter. Plus, enjoy charming bonus features like a recipe for wild garlic pesto in springtime, or guidance on how to paint a festive wreath with winter berries and foliage. The perfect primer for creating seasonal cards, personalized stationery and stunning artworks to decorate your home or give to friends and family"--

A quiet revolution has been gathering pace in photography - an exploration of the subtleties, excitement and pleasure in making images in black and white. This is not a case of old traditions reasserting themselves, but rather a rediscovery of what imagery made purely out of tones can offer to the creatively curious.The fourth book in Michael Freeman's newest series, Michael Freeman On...Black & White is a clear and concise guide to a unique, enduring and very popular subset of photography. Broken down into chapters covering every type of monochrome photography, the book provides both a practical guide to working without the distraction colour, details of the unique challenges posed by a genre that is so defined by shape and light and the ways in which working in monochrome can hugely improve your photographic practice.

Discover everything you need to know to become the ultimate cocktail connoisseur with this beautifully presented pocket guide  Do you know the difference between a martini and a margarita glass? Or why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Whether you're an aspiring mixologist or simply planning the ultimate cocktail party, this book has you covered! Packed within these pages is a selection of showstopper recipes to suit every taste bud, plus craft ideas to add flamboyance to your Old Fashioned and give your Piña Colada pizzazz. With a dash of trivia and a healthy measure of fun, it's time to make every hour cocktail hour!In this book you will find:An array of both classic and contemporary cocktail recipesTop tips and tricks for creating the perfect concoctionA comprehensive list of must-have cocktail-making essentialsStep-by-step instructions on how to make decorations to jazz up your drinksFun facts and quotes to entertain your party guests withMaestro mixologist, make mine a Margarita!

Show off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truthsHaving sex is great, and learning about it is too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mind-blowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert.Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no-holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask.Did you know...Wearing socks can increase a woman's chances of having an orgasm.A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of DNA information - this means that one ejaculation has the data capacity of 62 laptops!Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill).Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.

A beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to guide you through different crystal-healing practices using 30 essential restorative stones, and to track and your journey towards better health and well-being. Includes a history of crystals and tips on how to choose, cleanse, charge and care for your collection.

Begin your healing journey with this step-by-step workbook to help you understand and deal with trauma. Including practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises based on trusted CBT techniques it will help you to process the past and find your way back to yourself, your values, and a life where you can flourish and thrive.

"An accessible guide to health and nutrition to encourage shifts in diet and lifestyle to a healthier, happier you. Research is transforming our understanding of the ageing process and shows that briefly experiencing stressors such as short periods of intermittent fasting (IF) stimulate incredible changes in the body - proving that it is possible to hold back and even reverse some aspects of the inevitable. With chapters on emotional wellbeing, activity, sleep, plus three, two-week IF plans - a Super-Charge program with three days of 700 calories, a Reset 700 with two days of 700 calories and a Maintain Plan - and 50 deliciously healthy recipes, Gabriela shows how easy it is to look younger - and be healthier - fast, and without fuss! With 50 quick and easy recipes to support the weight-loss plans, as well as tips and tricks for lifestyle choices, you can be sure of noticing the positive changes much sooner than previously expected"--Publisher's description.

From the very first moment she set foot in South Korea, Barbara Zitwer, literary agent to some of the most celebrated Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love, rediscovering a vitality for life.In this fascinating book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this vibrant country forged by the philosophies of han, heung and jeong: resilience, joy and the art of giving. She takes us from the buzzing capital of Seoul to Buddhist mountain temples, from the bizarre theme park within the Demilitarised Zone to the island of Jeju to meet haenyeo, a remarkable sisterhood of free-divers. Along the way, Zitwer recounts magical moments of understanding and connection, as well as top travel tips and local recipes.The Korean Book of Happiness invites you to explore a beguiling culture and learn how the Korean way can make your life happier and more fulfilled.'Someone finally writes about Korean happiness! And who better than Barbara Zitwer, our de facto global ambassador for Korean literature, to give the outside world an account of the joyful aspects of Korean life?' Anton Hur'This eclectic and informative book is equal parts memoir, travelogue, guidebook, and cultural commentary with a bonus of authentic, delicious recipes. Delightfully energetic and upbeat, The Korean Book of Happiness has something for every reader.' Heinz Insu Fenkl, author of Skull Water'This book is an invitation to adventure into every corner of this wondrous country and find happiness and peace.' J.M. Lee, best-selling author of Broken Summer and The Investigation

"Moon Yoga is your guide to harnessing the moon's energy to lift and enhance your life. Insightful guidance on the lunar cycle and its effects on us as human beings will teach you how to practice yoga in sync with the moon's energy - from yin poses and yoga flows to individual poses for each full moon throughout the year. Plus uplifting mantras and rituals to provide grounding, strengthened intuition and mindfulness when you need it most." --

A little collection of classic and contemporary gin cocktails.Go beyond the Gin & Tonic with over 55 classic and contemporary gin cocktail recipes. Whether you love sweet drinks or sour ones, quick and casual cocktails or something more impressive, The Little Book of Gin Cocktails can help you transform your favorite gin into something special.-    Learn your way around making gin-based martinis, from the perfect Classic Martini to cap off a great evening to drinks that are perfect for kicking off a boozy brunch, like the Espresso Gin-tini and the Breakfast Martini (complete with toast to garnish!)-    Master well-known staples like the Gin Rickey, the Negroni and the Tom Collins and then take a walk on the wild side with contemporary twists on gin's biggest hits like the Mango Rickey, the Lychee Negroni, and the Camomile Collins.-    Discover your new favorite gin-based drink along with tips and tricks for making it, right down to the type of glass it is traditionally served in (though we won't judge you if you get creative).Enjoy gin your way and delight the gin-lover in your life with this pocket-sized guide to gin recipes for every occasion.

A powerful and transformative guide to self-discovery from the new star of self-help and #1 international bestseller

A foolproof step-by-step beginner's guide to gardening, written by TikTok gardening sensation Simon Akeroyd and backed by the authority of the RHS (625k members).

"From portable salads to bring to work to salad platters for leisurely weekend lunches, this brand-new recipe collection from the brand behind the hugely successful LEON Happy Salads proves that there is much more to a salad than a few damp leaves."--

Get the most out of your slow cooker with 150 easy-to-assemble recipes (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lighter options) for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

The 7 key steps to help you convince anyone to see your potential from Suneel Gupta, rising business star and the New York Stock Exchange's 'New Face of Innovation'

The shocking story of how incest and sexual abuse is ever-present at the highest levels of French society, even among the most glamorous, powerful, bohemian, left wing intellectual Parisian elite.

Your guide to finding your happy place whenever you need it, wherever you are.

Master essential watercolour techniques, get to grips with tips and tricks for painting outdoors and develop your core urban sketching skills with Sketch Club: Urban Watercolour.

Your personal guided journal for working with twenty essential crystals for balance and harmony in everyday life.