The Star Chef’s Cookbook Marco Pierre White (Foreword), Richard Bramble (Author, Illustrator) An illustrated collection of personal portraits of some the most celebrated chefs in the country. Each chef has submitted his or her favourite recipes and these are accompanied by interviews in which they talk about their life and work. Names such as Gordon … Read more
George Courtauld, The Pocket Book of Patriots: 100 British Heroes. The Pocket Book of Patriotism proved that George Courtauld had a real gift for making history simple. The book became a word-of-mouth bestseller which dominated bookseller lists for many weeks. Now in this book he brings his talents to bear on great British figures. From … Read more
George Coutauld, The Pocket Book of British Patriotism. This self-published sensation sold over 120,000 copies in one month in Great Britain. George Courtauld wrote it when he discovered one evening that his three young boys had history questions even he couldn’t answer. So, he set out to create a simple book that would outline the basic facts … Read more
Kevin Desmond, Planet Savers: 301 Extraordinary Environmentalists. Protecting the planet is everyone’s work. But we all have our own heroes in whatever area we are working. Planet Savers brings together the varied stories of the hundreds of movers and shakers that have spoken up throughout history and taken action to defend the world from pollution, … Read more
Peter Bruce, Heavy Weather Sailing. www.peterbruce.co.uk For 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels. The first edition was compiled by Kaines Adlard Coles himself in 1967. Since then technology may have improved, but the weather certainly hasn’t. This is the seventh … Read more
George Courtauld, The Illustrated Book of Patriotism. Essential British words and deeds, dates and phrases, songs, speeches and commandments from Stonehenge to the present day in one simple book. No judgement, no padding, just the bare bones of our glorious history, brought to life by soul-stirring quotations that still echo down the ages. Presenting complex … Read more
Peter Coy, Crack a Culture. This is a ‘do-it-yourself’ plan of action for anyone who wishes to spend up to a year out of the U.K. getting to know another society. Acquiring a deeper knowledge of a European community leaves fewer carbon footprints and is also, probably, a safer option than traipsing around the Far … Read more