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Cook up warm, comforting dishes this winter with Rachel Allen's timeless collection of soups, breads, garnishes, stocks and much more * SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * AS SEEN IN THE SATURDAY TELEGRAPH * 'Proof that soups are not just for winter. Bright, zesty and fresh. Comforting like Rachel herself' NADIYA HUSSAIN 'Warm, nourishing dishes with a twist' SUNDAY TIMES ________ In this love-letter to the world's most ubiquitous dish, acclaimed TV chef, cookery writer and renowned teacher, Rachel Allen, explores everything soup has to offer. Whether as a starter or main dish, a quick fix or a leisurely indulgence, to nourish a cold or heal a broken heart, or to feed yourself, your family or a crowd of friends, there is a soup for every occasion. With Rachel's expert guidance you can learn the classics and then expand your horizons, with delicious, achievable, heart-warming recipes you'll turn to time and time again, including . . . SOUP · Carrot and Harissa Soup with Za'atar Croutons · Nordic Salmon and Dill Soup · Pork and Fennel Meatball Soup BROTH · Chunky Chickpea and Chorizo Broth · Japanese Chicken and Udon Noodle Broth · Lamb and Pearl Barley Broth BREAD · Cheesy Tear and Share Swirls · Guinness Bread · Blue Cheese and Walnut Bread Rachel also shares easy recipes for fresh homemade breads, as well as clever garnishes, essential stocks, and a wealth of tips on equipment, batch-cooking, freezing, and presentation. Just as every cook needs good soup in their repertoire, this book will be a must-have source of inspiration for every kitchen shelf. ________ 'You can always trust Rachel Allen to deliver recipes that taste as good as they look' Good Housekeeping

You learned your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Italian in the same way. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. Use the unique method perfected over 50 years by the celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This method works with your brain, helping you to build up your Italian in manageable, enjoyable steps by thinking out the answers for yourself. You learn through listening and speaking without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You pick up the language naturally and unforgettably. Join the millions of people worldwide who have learned a new language with the Michel Thomas Method. Learn Anywhere Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player. What's in the Course?* Language Builder Italian with the Michel Thomas Method provides two hours of teaching over two audio CDs. *Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Masterclass Italian course. Learn new vocabulary, phrases, and expressions In Language Builder Italian, Michel widens your vocabulary and teaches authentic phrases and expressions in a one-to-one seminar. The two-hour Language Builder course enables you to express yourself more fully by teaching idiomatic phrases and language that will give you the edge when it comes to communicating. Consolidate what you know and pick up new language-learning skills Language Builder Italian consolidates everything you've learned in the Foundation and Intermediate courses. Or if you're new to Michel Thomas, this course is ideal for brushing up your language skills. In only a matter of hours, he gives you a comprehensive grasp of the structure of the language, enabling you to communicate with confidence. The present, future, conditional and past tenses are covered, and you are taught to think about the ideas that you are trying to communicate, rather than to translate words slavishly. He points out the similarities of the vocabulary in English and Italian and gives you the tools to guess the words you do not know, or think you do not know.

From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I've just found out that you've all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it's meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! Seems like it's only fair then that it's YOUR TURN! Lottie has been sharing her most cringe-inducing moments for years, and this book sums up all of Lottie's knowledge and wisdom for a totally ESSENTIAL guide to life. Lottie and her friends are here to help you through those tweenage years with their best advice on school, friendship, crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS. Filled with BRAND-NEW stories and Lottie inspired activities, plus space for you to write and draw as well, grab a pen (and maybe a KitKat Chunky, for energy) and get ready to learn from Lottie! What will you find inside: Tips and advice from Lottie Hilarious activities including Would you Rather, design your Drink of Dreams, list your top snacks, quizzes and more! Space to write and illustrate your very own diary Takeovers from Jess and Amber Mum's guidance on the 'Amazing Journey to Womanhood' (hmm, actually you might want to skip that page) Have you read all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3: The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4: Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Book 7: Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls Book 8: The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks: Lottie Brooks's Totally Essential Guide to Life Lottie Brooks's Twelve Disasters of Christmas (coming October 2026)

Looking for a kids book about empathy? It's never too early to teach and show children the meaning of kindness and empathy. Introduce your little one to little acts of kindness in this adorable lift-a-flap book. Whether offering help, inviting a friend to join in at playtime, or sharing words of encouragement, there is always room for kindness. Packed with cute illustrations of all types of animals, this sturdy lift-a-flap board book is perfect for babies and toddlers. Babies Love is a delightful board book series designed to spark curiosity and joy in the littlest learners. With sturdy pages, vibrant illustrations, and engaging first concepts like colors, shapes, animals, and more, Babies Love helps babies explore their world through play, discovery, and love--one page at a time. Explore more emotions and feelings books for kids that help in teaching topics like kindness, diversity, anti-bullying, and more with Babies Love board books from Cottage Door Press! 6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again. Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear. Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged. Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know! ¿Busca un libro para niños sobre empatía? Nunca es demasiado temprano para enseñar y mostrar a los niños el significado de la bondad y la empatía. Introduzca a su pequeño a pequeños actos de bondad en este adorable libro con solapas. Ya sea ofreciendo ayuda, invitando a un amigo a unirse durante juego libre, o compartiendo las palabras de apoyo, siempre hay espacio para la bondad. Repleto de lindas ilustraciones de todo tipo de amigos animales, este robusto libro de cartón es perfecto para bebés y niños pequeños. ¡Explore más libros de emociones y sentimientos para niños que ayudan a enseñar temas como amabilidad, diversidad, antiacoso y más con los libros de tablero Babies Love de Cottage Door Press! Introduce a los pequeños a conceptos de aprendizaje socioemocional temprano. Toca temas de bondad, amor y difundir la bondad donde sea que vaya. Las páginas de cartón robustas y gruesas y las solapas duraderas están diseñadas para soportar el desgaste tradicional de los bebés y niños curiosos. Brillantes y alegres ilustraciones y texto que rima en estos libros sensoriales con ventanitas para levantar ayudan a que los niños mantengan compromiso. Los elementos interactivos motivan la exploración sensorial y ayudan a apoyar el desarrollo de las habilidades motrices afinadas y la coordinación ojo-mano en los niños en desarrollo. ¡Perfecto regalo sobre la bondad para baby showers, cumpleaños, Día de San Valentín, días festivos y más! Praise for our Small Board Lift-a-Flap "The flaps are the sturdiest in the business and will likely survive vigorous play and exploration."―Kirkus Reviews, PBS Kids Fish! Spanish Language Edition

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking and learning new words about different jobs! Introducing My First Busy Jobs, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world of work and all the exciting jobs to discover. Toddlers will love discovering what it's like to work outdoors on a building site or cook up tasty meals as a star chef in a top restaurant. This engaging board book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects for babies to sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This busy board book for babies offers: 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene featuring exciting jobs - from caring for animals as a vet to flying aeroplanes around the world as a pilot. A sturdy and chunky board book with safe, rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3-year-olds. My First Busy Jobs is an engaging first words book that contains exciting picture tabs and fun questions that spark little ones' imagination and encourage them to dream big. This interactive book is perfect for sharing and helps children develop speaking, listening and observation skills. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. Discover new topics, people and places to keep babies entertained time and time again. Experience everyday activities in My First Busy Day, see what happens around the house with My First Busy Home, and take a trip into town in My First Busy Town.

Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of hours? The acclaimed audio-led Michel Thomas Method Intermediate Italian course, endorsed by celebrities, executives and learners worldwide, will deliver the results you want. What's new? This new edition includes an audio review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to understand and speak basic Italian. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain and draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured and organised so that you assimilate the language easily and don't forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response and move on to ever-more-complex sentences. There is no need to stop for homework, additional exercises or vocabulary memorization, so you progress rapidly. What's in the Course?* Intermediate Italian includes four audio CDs and one audio review CD to continue and consolidate your knowledge. *Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Perfect Italian course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs. It does not include the Vocabulary Builder+ course. Learn anywhere Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player. Where do I go next? Insider's Italian phase 2 Michel Thomas course is ideal for intermediate learners looking to improve their conversational Italian, grammar and vocabulary in authentic contexts.

Welcome to New York, where the Christmas lights dazzle, the snow is falling and love is just around the corner... 'The literary equivalent of wrapping up in a blanket with hot cocoa while watching the lights twinkle.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow wow wow. A brilliant book.' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she'll remember forever. Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly - but not the twinkling Christmas kind! As Fifth Avenue sparkles in all its holiday glory, can The City that Never Sleeps show these two frosted hearts that, maybe, the best love stories are the ones you never see coming. Don't miss this cozy Christmas spin off series from the million-copy-bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series! Each book can be read as a standalone. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Guaranteed: ¿¿¿¿ Forced proximity ¿¿¿¿ Grumpy sunshine ¿¿¿¿ Happy ever after ¿¿¿¿ Cozy comfort read New York Christmas magic - think red velvet bows, chunky tartan-knit scarves, giant red baubles, the Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree, Macy's, The Nutcracker and more! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Readers are LOVING Christmas on Fifth Avenue! ' A delicious and cosy festive romance ' Woman's Own 'Julie Caplin at her best - warm, witty and wonderfully romantic , a must-read festive treat!' Sandy Barker 'This is the perfect Christmas read , jingling with glamour, snow and red hot romance!' Samantha Tonge ' Fizzing with festive fun ' Celia Anderson 'A delicious read that brimmed with heart, warmth, emotion, humour and all the magic of New York at Christmas. ' Kathryn Freeman, author of Booked for Summer 'The perfect Christmas escape! Sizzling chemistry right from the start - a story you'll want to devour in one sitting!' Sue Heath ' The perfect feel good festive romance ' Debbie Johnson ' A festive, feel-good escape brimming with holiday charm , swoony romance, and the magic of New York at Christmas time. Julie Caplin captures the sparkle of the season perfectly' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I will never stay at the Plaza in New York, but now I feel as if I did spend the Christmas season there. ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A lovely book full of will they, won't they and a dash of Christmas magic .' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This was really sweet, you could feel the holiday joy the second you started this book.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As with all Julie's books she really takes you to the place the characters are due to her descriptive writing . A lovely festive read which I would highly recommend' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Another Caplin book for the WIN! I adore her slow build romances. This was such a fun Christmasy read!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could feel how much love the author has poured into this story through her masterfully written words' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is such a lovely story of two misunderstood people, getting together and figuring out who they are again . Of course, the Christmas sparkle is there too, and it's a wonderful read!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I can't recommend this novel enough and I will definitely be reading it again over the festive season .' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'You can't beat a cosy Christmas read ... Glorious ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'There's such a warmth to this and I found this easy to read from the start' ¿¿¿¿¿

A fun, pocket-sized interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of farm animals! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo: Farm provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of farmyard fun. Journey through the farm and find all the barnyard animals here!Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: one spotty moo cow, one galloping horse, three pink piggies, one bounding sheepdog and one cluck cluck chicken! Vocabulary about farmyard friends are carefully woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy story about the farm. Inside the pages of this adventure pop-up book, you'll find:- A compact, handy pocket-sized format - ideal for taking on the go. - Hands-on play elements that builds all-round learning skills. - Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity. - Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development. - Rounded edges and chunky board book pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth!This pocket pop-up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development. This interactive book for 0-3-year-olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups helps toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity. Complete the Pop-Up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up series. Wander around the garden and discover lifecycles with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Garden, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur, and much more! Try our other pocket-sized editions too, Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur, Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo! Bedtime and Pocket Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm.

Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of hours? The acclaimed audio-led Michel Thomas Method Foundation Italian course, endorsed by celebrities, executives and learners worldwide, will deliver the results you want. What's new? This new edition includes remastered audio and a review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to understand and speak basic Italian. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain and draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured and organised so that you assimilate the language easily and don't forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response and move on to ever-more-complex sentences. There is no need to stop for homework, additional exercises or vocabulary memorization, so you progress rapidly. What's in the Course?* Foundation Italian includes seven audio CDs and two audio review CDs to continue and consolidate your knowledge. *Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Total Italian course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs. Learn anywhere Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player. Where do I go next? Intermediate Italian (ISBN: 9781473692848) follows on from the Foundation course with four audio CDs and two audio review CDs.

'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the Michel Thomas Method Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. * Improve your Polish naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress * Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing * Build up your Polish in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourself WHY IS THE METHOD SO SUCCESSFUL? 'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.' - Michel Thomas Before there was machine learning, there was Michel Thomas. For over 50 years he worked on decoding languages by breaking them down into their most essential component parts. These 'building blocks' are introduced to the learner sequentially in such a way that you reconstruct the language for yourself - to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. This unique method draws on the principles of instructional psychology and works with the way your brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. Knowledge is structured and organized so that you absorb the language easily and don't forget it. The method is designed to eliminate the stress which prevents you from relaxing and allowing the brain to work in the way which accepts learning in a seemingly painless, very exciting and highly motivating way. HOW DO THE COURSES WORK? 'All stress inhibits true and effective learning' - Michel Thomas During the course, you will join Michel Thomas teacher Jolanta Joanna Watson and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct complex phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 15-20 hours. By the end of the course, you will have a solid working knowledge of Polish and be able to express yourself confidently in a variety of situations. WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE? 'I am the architect who builds the house. It's up to you to decorate it.' - Michel Thomas The Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your language learning journey. The Intermediate course will give you a full understanding of all the verb tenses and help you to speak more fluidly, with proper pronunciation, faster than most any other method. Along with the Foundation course, it is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, but still requires effort and concentration on the part of the learner. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS NEW EDITION? This new edition includes an audio review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?* Intermediate Polish includes 4 audio Course CDs and 1 audio Review CD to continue and consolidate your knowledge. LEARN ANYWHERE! Reclaim your pockets of free time to learn a new language! Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever and wherever you want, in as little or as much time as you have.