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Hardback 
Year: 2001
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Palgrave
Resource type: Physical
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Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Headline
Resource type: Physical
Note: Charlotte Crosby is one of the UK's most beloved reality TV stars, an accomplished presenter, an award-winning entrepreneurial businesswoman and now a first-time expectant mum. Here in 'Me, Myself & Mini Me' Charlotte will talk us through the next stage of her journey, from her single days and meeting her partner Jake, to the moment she found out she was expecting, the emotional and physical rollercoasters of pregnancy, and the magic of their first family Christmas.
274 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm (hbk)
0007383053 
Hardback
Year: 2011
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Collins
Resource type: Physical
Note: English
0715336355 
Hardback
Year: 2009
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: David and Charles
Resource type: Physical
024139659X 
Hardback 
Year: 2019
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Resource type: Physical
Note: TV tie-in Includes index Feeding a family and juggling a busy work load can be really tricky so Nadiya has crafted over 100 recipes that will teach you how to be time-smart in the kitchen. Featuring recipes that are both quick and easy to make, as well as those that have shortcuts to creating second - and even third - delicious meals without any additional preparation, Nadiya will share with you all her tips and hacks for making meal prep as simple as possible. Spin leftovers into completely new meals, learn the most effective way to use your freezer and discover just how easy it can be to batch cook without needing to have the same meal every night.
255 pages ; 26 cm (hbk)
1785903845 
Hardback
Year: 2018
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Biteback
Resource type: Physical
1911682245 
Hardback
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Pavilion
Resource type: Physical
1904010997 
Hardback
Year: 2005
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Jus-Rol
Resource type: Physical
Note: English
0241537746 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Resource type: Physical
Note: 'Desi Kitchen' is a unique culinary roadmap to the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent in Britain today, with chapters covering regions from all over the UK and the desi communities that call each one home. Travelling from the Pakistani community of Glasgow to the Nepalese community of Kent and everywhere in between, the book explores how communities from different regions have blended their food and culture to create a cuisine that is distinct, special and diverse.
320 pages ; 26 cm (hbk)
1399718126 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes bibliographical references and index In an eerie replay of the disastrous British retreat from Kabul in 1842, coalition troops withdrew from Afghanistan after 20 years of military campaigning. The subsequent collapse of the Afghan government and its army shocked the world, as a resurgent Taliban gathered its forces and swept across the country. Thousands of Afghans who had worked with the allies were left to the meagre mercy of the Taliban. As the Taliban went door to door to execute 'collaborators', a small international task force set out on a daring mission to evacuate as many Afghans and their families as possible. Drawing on a wide range of first-hand accounts 'Escape from Kabul' is the harrowing true story of Operation Pitting and the Kabul airlift.
xxi, 340 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm (hbk)
0857528440 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Doubleday
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes bibliographical references and index A body lies motionless on the ground. Small, with a snouty head and covered with spines, it is unquestionably dead before its time. And all of those gathered around the corpse are suspect. So which one of them is responsible for this crime - and for the disappearance of many many thousands of hedgehogs in recent decades? Is it the car driver, the badger, the farmer, the gardener? Who could possibly have it in for a hedgehog? In poll after poll they come out top as our favourite mammal. And yet their numbers are estimated to have halved in less than twenty years. Magnifying glass in hand, Tom Moorhouse investigates the evidence. On a vital mission to bring those responsible to justice, prevent further murder and save a species, he uncovers a story full of twists, turns and uncomfortable truths about the trade-offs that exist between humans and wildlife. But he can also see a solution.
262 pages ; 23 cm (hbk)
1910931896 
Hardback
Year: 2018
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Square Peg
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes index With the 75 recipes in this book you simply pop your ingredients in a tin and let the oven do the work. Every recipe is vegan or vegetarian (with an option to make it vegan), and all of them are simple, healthy and delicious. This fast and fuss-free formula is perfect for anyone who wants to cook more easy vegetarian and vegan meals day-to-day. With four recipes for every vegetable and helpful infographics, there is something for everyone. The recipes, which span super-greens to indulgent chillis, take flavour inspiration from around the world. These quick, clever and delicious recipes are for anyone who wants to eat nutritious food made from scratch that fits around their busy lives.
238 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm (hbk)
1785303791 
Hardback
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Content type: Poetry
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
Resource type: Physical
Note: 'I Wish I Knew' is a very personal collection of poems, for young women in particular who are navigating their bodies, emotions, mental health and growth in this fast-paced world. Having struggled in her teenage years w ith perfectionism, eating disorders and depression, for Donna this a very personal passion project. This is a book that will bring comfort, confidence, sisterhood and acceptance into the hearts of young women, and is also relevant for young men. Daily interaction with her followers has shown the dire need for a book to shine a light on these issues, further exacerbated by the pandemic which has been so tough on many young people and is proving to have long lasting effects. This book will start conversations and open discussions on the serious issues young people are facing today.
128 pages ; 24 cm (hbk)
1783352418 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Content type: Bibliography
Publisher: Guardian Faber
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes bibliographical references and index For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religion and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources; and been inspired by them for our music, art and poetry. In 'Ten Birds that Changed the World', naturalist and author Stephen Moss tells the gripping story of this long and eventful relationship through ten key species from all seven of the world's continents. From Odin's faithful raven companions to Darwin's finches, and from the wild turkey of the Americas to the emperor penguin as potent symbol of the climate crisis, this is a fascinating, eye-opening and endlessly engaging work of natural history.
vii, 408 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm (hbk)
1529907179 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Ebury Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes index Discover 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan. From perfect predawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes made for celebrating with friends and family during Eid al-Fitr, and all the accompanying salads, chutneys, breads, drinks and desserts you'll need, this book has all the most popular Ramadan dishes covered.
190 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm (hbk)
1849498032 
Hardback
Year: 2018
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Quadrille
Resource type: Physical
Note: English
0008595232 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: National Trust
Resource type: Physical
Note: Discover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors, no matter how limited your space. If one positive thing came out of the successive lockdowns of recent years, it was a renewed interest in gardening. While life slowed down, we were all looking for simple ways to connect with nature, improve our surroundings and lift our spirits. This book is a modern, fresh take on gardening that shows how anyone can grow their own vegetables, create a mini wildflower meadow or learn how to make the most of their houseplants. And you don't need your own garden to get started. Creating a thriving window box, choosing suitable plant pots for a desktop oasis or joining a local community garden are perfect ways to experience the joys of gardening.
0008553998 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Pavilion
Resource type: Physical
Note: Bring your favourite flowers to life in crochet with 30 new patterns, including step-by-step instructions, aimed at all skill levels. From winter snowdrop to summer rose, this book is a gardener's and crafter's delight!
156 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm (hbk)
1398518883 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Resource type: Physical
Note: Illustrations on lining papers In the autumn of 2020, Simon Barnes should have been leading a safari in Zambia, but Covid restrictions meant his plans had to be put on hold. Instead, he embarked on the only voyage of discovery that was still open to him. He walked to a folding chair at the bottom of his garden, and sat down. His itinerary: to sit in that very same spot every day for a year and to see - and hear - what happened all around him. It would be a stationary garden safari; his year of sitting dangerously had begun. For the next twelve months, he would watch as the world around him changed day by day. Gradually, he began to see his surroundings in a new way; by restricting himself, he opened up new horizons, growing even closer to a world he thought he already knew so well.
336 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm (hbk)
1914239806 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Kyle Books
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes index Michelin-starred seafood chef Nathan Outlaw gives his expert advice on what fish to cook and how to cook it, alongside more than 70 of his best seafood recipes. With illustrated preparation techniques, all of Nathan's top tips and species substitutes for every recipe, it is easy to cook delicious fish at home. From hearty stews to delicate soups, moreish snacks to perfect pan-fried dinners and super seafood salads to smoky barbecue specials, there is a fish dish for every occasion.
223 pages, illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm (hbk)
0241601592 
Hardback
Year: [2023]
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Edition: Updated edition
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Resource type: Physical
Note: Previous edition: published as The illustrated story of art. 2013 Includes index This title brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach. Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' and Monet's 'Waterlilies', and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China.
400 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 27 cm (hbk)
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Paperback
Year: 2018
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Orion
Resource type: Physical
Note: They were Hollywood's hottest power couple. They had the world at their feet. Now one of them is dead and Hollywood star Robert Solomon is charged with the brutal murder of his beautiful wife. This is the celebrity murder trial of the century and the defence want one man on their team: con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn. All the evidence points to Robert's guilt, but as the trial begins a series of sinister incidents in the court room start to raise doubts in Eddie's mind. What if there's more than one actor in the courtroom? What if the killer isn't on trial? What if the killer is on the jury?
357 pages ; 20 cm (pbk)
1409185907 
Paperback
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Orion
Resource type: Physical
Note: They call him the King of Death Row. Randal Korn has sent more men to their deaths than any district attorney in the history of the United States. When a young woman, Skylar Edwards, is found murdered in Buckstown, Alabama, a corrupt sheriff arrests the last person to see her alive, Andy Dubois. It doesn't seem to matter to anyone that Andy is innocent. Everyone in Buckstown believes Andy is guilty. He has no hope of a fair trial. And the local defense attorney assigned to represent him has disappeared. Hot shot New York lawyer Eddie Flynn travels south to fight fire with fire. He plans to destroy the prosecutors case, find the real killer and save Andy from the electric chair. But the murders are just beginning. Is Eddie Flynn next?
1473222435 
Paperback
Year: 2018
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Gollancz
Resource type: Physical
Note: Originally published: 2017 There's something going bump on the Metropolitan line and Sergeant Jaget Kumar knows exactly who to call. It's PC Peter Grant's speciality. Only it's more than going 'bump'. Traumatised travellers have been reporting strange encounters on their morning commute, with strangely dressed people trying to deliver an urgent message. Stranger still, despite calling the police themselves, within a few minutes the commuters have already forgotten the encounter - making the follow up interviews rather difficult. So with a little help from Abigail and Toby the ghost hunting dog, Peter and Jaget are heading out on a ghost hunting expedition. Because finding the ghost and deciphering their urgent message might just be a matter of life and death.
118 pages ; 20 cm (pbk)
0857504797 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Bantam
Resource type: Physical
Note: It was one of the most searing images of the 20th century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last.
410 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm (hbk)
0755309510 
Paperback
Year: 2006
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Review
Resource type: Physical
Note: On the brink of her own life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother's past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. Originally published: 2005
480p ; 200mm (pbk)
0007448317 
Paperback
Year: 2015
Language: English
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Thorsons
Resource type: Physical
Note: Includes bibliographical references and index Why is it that the behaviour of teenagers can be so odd? As they grow older, young children steadily improve their sense of how to behave, and then all of a sudden, they can become totally uncommunicative, wildly emotional and completely unpredictable. We used to think that erratic teenage behaviour was due to a sudden surge in hormones, but modern neuroscience shows us that this isn't true. 'The Teenage Brain' is a journey through the new discoveries that show us exactly what happens to the brain in this crucial period, how it dictates teenagers' behaviour, and how the experiences of our teenage years are what shape our attitudes, and often our happiness in later life.
xvii, 358 pages, illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm (pbk)
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1472295935 
Hardback
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Headline
Resource type: Physical
Note: In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humour, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all. 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing' is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.
xii, 250 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates, illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm (hbk)
1471185249 
Paperback
Year: 2020
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Simon&Schuster
Resource type: Physical
1526647702 
Hardback
Year: 2022
Language: English
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Circus
Resource type: Physical
Note: Fourteen-year-old Maryam and Zahra have always been the best of friends, despite their different backgrounds. Maryam takes for granted that she will stay in Karachi and inherit the family business; while Zahra keeps her desires secret, and dreams of escaping abroad. This year, 1988, anything seems possible for the girls; and for Pakistan, emerging from the darkness of dictatorship into a bright future under another young woman, Benazir Bhutto. But a snap decision at a party celebrating the return of democracy brings the girls' childhoods abruptly to an end. Its consequences will shape their futures in ways they cannot imagine.
315 pages ; 23 cm (hbk)