In this imaginative quilting book, Jane introduces readers to 14 quilts inspired by moments, places and objects from our world. There’s a Lisbon Tile Quilt, inspired by Portugese decor, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens and herbaceous borders and a Suits and Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties designed in an Irish Chain.

The practical section covers all the knowledge you’ll need – from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for your quilt. Armed with theses design techniques, you can embark on your quilting journey and begin creating your own personal masterpiece.

Featuring stunning inspirational photography throughout, in The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making you will discover how to quilt and design with confidence and create totally unique quilts for family and friends.

Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Meet the Oxford scientist who, in 1910, discovered the marvellous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout who caught a large mussel – containing no less than forty pearls – and managed to earn more in one day than his father, a farm worker, had earned in the last five years?

Fishing's Strangest Tales is full of fascinating tales that may sound fishy but will have have you caught – hook, line and sinker.

That's not to say we shouldn’t enjoy eating great hunks of beef, perfectly charred steaks, or golden deep-fried chicken. Nor should we forgo slow-cooked lamb, Chinese roast duck, Keralan pork curry or rich jambalayas – you’ll find recipes for all of these here. But read on and things get a little less carnivorous.

In the Less Meat chapter, meat shares the limelight with other ingredients – think an Iberian bean stew with a few frazzled chunks of chorizo for flavour. In Meat as Seasoning, scraps of beef, lamb, pork and chicken give depth and savoury goodness to a range of dishes.

Let's Eat Meat embodies Tom’s approach to meat-eating, which is buy the best you can, and use every last scrap to eke out the flavour. With an eye on welfare, this modern approach encourages us to spend money on eating less but better meat. Here are recipes often rooted in cultures where meat is considered a luxury, all so delicious you will return to cook them again and again.

Some say that the twilight hours are the best time to enjoy a garden; a time when the spirit of the place really comes alive. It is also the time when many people pass front gardens on their return home, have a few spare minutes for garden maintenance, or want to enjoy the garden for entertaining.

This revised and updated edition of The Twilight Garden includes garden advice for front gardens, terraces, larger plots and container gardens, so you can be inspired to transform your outdoor space into a twilight paradise.

Say goodbye to DIY disasters and hello to a relaxing home that reflects your personal style and your amazing new skills.

With Laura’s expert, easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll learn how to finally hang those frames with confidence, pick the perfect kid-friendly paint, and impress visitors with your DIY shelves.

The projects are super budget-friendly and doable, covering everything from upcycling to flat-pack hacks. Learn how to apply caulk, fill holes in the wall, sand a surface and wallpaper around a socket. Laura’s projects include no-fuss bookshelves, different styles of panelling, and a simple but gorgeous no-sew bench cushion.

Large DIY stores can be overwhelming with their endless aisles and jargon-laden signage, but Laura reimagines tools as a ‘capsule collection’, with key staples and nice-but-not-necessary additions. Each project features a Toolbox so you can easily identify which tools are needed for each project.

Every activity also comes with a time estimate, from quick tweaks to a weekend-long renovation, so you can fit everything in and make each project a success.

Laura’s genius tips are accompanied throughout by gorgeous, helpful illustrations. With her know-how in hand, you’ll feel calm, secure and empowered to pick up your toolkit and know exactly what you’re doing!

‘A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine’ – STANLEY TUCCI

‘Recipes that feel like old friends – comforting, much-loved, and a total joy’ – JAMIE OLIVER

Gennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.

From Pope’s Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin’s Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly – each captures the true spirit of Italy.

Filled with Gennaro’s warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland – celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy’s stories one irresistible bite at a time.

As a working mother, Ilhan understands the time constraints of modern lifestyles. Her cherished family recipes are all about nourishing food that feeds the soul as well the body.

With simple, satisfying meals suited to the quiet rhythms of suhoor and iftar, as well as generous Eid spreads to share with family and friends, the recipes all use easily accessible ingredients and simplified methods, without sacrificing on flavour.

By weaving flavours and techniques from various cultures, The Ramadan Kitchen celebrates the rich tapestry of Ramadan culinary traditions from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone who observes Ramadan as well as those who wish to understand and appreciate authentic Muslim home cooking and culture.

Recipes include:

• Bariis Somali – Aromatic Somali Rice
• Fuul Mudammas – Stewed Fava Beans with Eggs and Feta
• Suqaar – Diced Beef and Vegetable Sauté
• Bur – Cardamom-Spiced Beignets
• Timir Cake – Spiced Date Cake with Caramel Sauce
• Refreshing Watermelon Mocktail

Contents:

Introduction: The significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning, grocery tips and more

Suhoor: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for wholesome pre-dawn meals

Iftar: Classic recipes to break the fast, honouring traditional dishes and time-saving techniques

Mains: Comforting, hearty soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and vegan options

Breads: Authentic flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes

Dessert: No-bake and quick desserts plus traditional sweets with simplified methods

Drinks: Hydrating beverages and refreshing smoothies

Eid: Recipes for Eid al-Fitr and special occasion dishes, perfect for sharing

Cinemas are where emotions come alive – where heartstrings are tugged, fears exposed, and joy explodes with every happy ending. Cinemas are a place of communal experience, of first dates and unforgettable reactions.

Silver Screens captures that magic, celebrating remarkable movie houses and drive-ins around the world that are still showing films today. Part travel guide, part love letter to cinema, it whisks you across the globe through stunning photography.

Step inside art deco masterpieces like Jaipur’s Raj Mandir and Melbourne’s Sun Theatre; visit icons such as Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre and Madrid’s Cine Doré; and uncover hidden gems in far-flung corners of the world. From the northernmost to the southernmost, from India’s largest single screen to Italy’s officially smallest, from Britain’s oldest to the world’s very first – Silver Screens is your ticket to cinema’s most extraordinary destinations.