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Bianco: Pizza, Pasta and Other Food I Like
Bianco: Pizza, Pasta and Other Food I Like
Chris Bianco
¥184.23
Born and bred in the Bronx, Chris Bianco is a second generation New York Italian. He established a pizzeria in Arizona after taking the first flight to a city he liked the sound of. Pizzeria Bianco was born, inside the back corner of a local grocery store, and has had queues around the block since.In 2005 Chris opened Pane Bianco, serving foccacia breads and sandwiches, then his Italian Restaurant.Chris’ food meccas have attracted fans from around the world and in 2011 he joined forces with Jamie Oliver to open Union Jacks in the UK. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, has appeared on TV shows as diverse as Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart, and now lives between London and Pheonix.
The First Iron Lady: A Life of Caroline of Ansbach
The First Iron Lady: A Life of Caroline of Ansbach
Matthew Dennison
¥81.03
A brilliant study of a brilliant woman' LUCY WORSLEY History has forgotten Caroline of Ansbach, yet in her lifetime she was compared frequently to Elizabeth I and considered by some as ‘the cleverest queen consort Britain ever had’. The intellectual superior of her buffoonish husband George II, Caroline is credited with hastening the Enlightenment to Britain through her sponsorship of red-hot debates about science, religion, philosophy and the nature of the universe. Encouraged by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, she championed inoculation; inspired by her friends Leibniz and Samuel Clarke, she mugged up on Newtonian physics; she embraced a salon culture which promoted developments in music, literature and garden design; she was a regular theatre-goer who loved the opera, gambling and dancing. Her intimates marvelled at the breadth of her interests. She was, said Lord Egmont, ‘curious in everything’. Caroline acted as Regent four times while her husband returned to Hanover, and during those periods she possessed authority over all domestic matters. No subsequent royal woman has exercised power on such a scale. So why has history forgotten this extraordinary queen? In this magnificent biography, the first for over seventy years, Matthew Dennison seeks to reverse this neglect. The First Iron Lady uncovers the complexities of Caroline’s multifaceted life: the child of a minor German princeling who, through intelligence, determination and a dash of sex appeal, rose to occupy one of the great positions of the world and did so with distinction, élan and a degree of cynical realism. It is a remarkable portrait of an eighteenth-century woman of great political astuteness and ambition, a radical icon of female power.
The Silk Stocking Murders (Detective Club Crime Classics)
The Silk Stocking Murders (Detective Club Crime Classics)
Anthony Berkeley,Tony Medawar
¥73.58
A classic Golden Age crime novel, and one of the first to feature a serial killer. Investigating the disappearance of a vicar’s daughter in London, the popular novelist and amateur detective Roger Sheringham is shocked to discover that the girl is already dead, found hanging from a screw by her own silk stocking. Reports of similar deaths across the capital strengthen his conviction that this is no suicide cult but the work of a homicidal maniac out for vengeance – a desperate situation requiring desperate measures. Having established Roger Sheringham as a brilliant but headstrong young sleuth who frequently made mistakes, trusted the wrong people and imbibed considerable liquid refreshment, Anthony Berkeley took his controversial character into much darker territory with The Silk Stocking Murders, a sensational novel about gruesome serial killings by an apparent psychopath bent on targeting vulnerable young women.
The Wychford Poisoning Case (Detective Club Crime Classics)
The Wychford Poisoning Case (Detective Club Crime Classics)
Anthony Berkeley,Tony Medawar
¥73.58
One of the earliest psychological crime novels, back in print after more than 80 years. Mrs Bentley has been arrested for murder. The evidence is overwhelming: arsenic she extracted from fly papers was in her husband’s medicine, his food and his lemonade, and her crimes are being plastered across the newspapers. Even her lawyers believe she is guilty. But Roger Sheringham, the brilliant but outspoken young novelist, is convinced that there is ‘too much evidence’ against Mrs Bentley and sets out to prove her innocence. Credited as the book that first introduced psychology to the detective novel, The Wychford Poisoning Case was based on a notorious real-life murder inquiry. Written by Anthony Berkeley, a founder of the celebrated Detection Club who also found fame under the pen-name ‘Francis Iles’, the story saw the return of Roger Sheringham, the Golden Age’s breeziest – and booziest – detective.
The Mulberry Empire
The Mulberry Empire
Philip Hensher
¥73.58
The breakthrough novel from one of Britain's most brilliant critics. 'The Mulberry Empire' is a seemingly straightforward historical novel that recounts an episode in the Great Game in central Asia -- the courtship, betrayal and invasion of Afghanistan in the 1830s by the emissaries of Her Majesty's Empire, which is followed by the bloody and summary expulsion of the Brits from Kabul following an Afghani insurrection (shades of the Soviet Union's final imperial fling in the very same country in the 1980s). The novel has at its heart the encounter between West and East as embodied in the likeable, complex relationship between Alexander Burnes, leader of the initial British expeditionary party, and the wily, cultured Afghani ruler, the Amir Dost Mohammed Khan.
Farming and Birds (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 135)
Farming and Birds (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 135)
Ian Newton
¥220.14
Ian Newton is an ornithologist and applied scientist, and a leading expert on bird ecology and biogeography, specialising in finches, waterfowl and birds of prey, especially the sparrowhawk. He graduated from Bristol University and gained his doctorate at Oxford. He joined the NERC in 1967, initially studying population ecology of geese and finches, followed by the impact of pesticides on birds of prey. He has written three previous New Naturalist volumes, Finches (1972), Bird Migration (2010) and Bird Populations (2013).
The New Forest (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 73)
The New Forest (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 73)
Colin R. Tubbs
¥476.96
I recall the New Forest in childhood and explored it in the 1950s. It has been my home and I have been involved in its affairs since 1960 when almost by accident I found myself working in the Nature Conservancy (since 1974 the NCC). The Forest has not been my only professional concern or research interest since then, but it has been of constant and absorbing interest. The absorption grows with time – partly because over long time spans, it becomes possible to measure and witness changes which illuminate the relationships between soils, vegetation, animals and management in ways which no short-term study can achieve; and partly because time increases rather than diminishes the degree of spiritual renewal and intellectual wonder to be derived from the familiar woods and heaths.
Care for your Pony (The Official RSPCA Pet Guide)
Care for your Pony (The Official RSPCA Pet Guide)
Anonymous
¥25.21
Owning and caring for a pony can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It teaches self-discipline and self-reliance and helps to develop a sense of responsibility in young people. In return for good care, a pony will provide years of pleasure and a wonderful way to get and stay fit.But ponies can be extremely demanding animals in terms of time, land and money. There may seem nothing to match the fervour of a child’s longing for his or her own pony, but if parents do not give the matter careful thought, or if they make a hasty purchase, then they may find out too late that they have created an impossible situation.A pony must have daily attention at regular times not just when its owner finds it convenient. It must have a safe, well-fenced field or paddock, and field shelter if it is to live out all year. The field must be well-drained and preferably large enough to divide into two or three sections to allow for controlled grazing. If the pony is to be stabled during the winter, a loose box of adequate size must be provided, with plenty of bedding, changed daily. The cost of winter feed is another factor to be considered before taking on ownership of a pony, for even hardy ponies which live out all year need supplementary food from late autumn to early summer. There will also be regular blacksmith’s and vet’s bills to be taken into account.
A Month To Marry The Midwife (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Midwives of Lighthouse
A Month To Marry The Midwife (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Midwives of Lighthouse
Fiona McArthur
¥29.43
Midwife Ellie Swift has devoted herself to beautiful Lighthouse Bay’s tiny hospital. After a painful divorce, she’s vowed never to get involved with another man—but then the sexy new locum obstetrician walks through the door! Despite his own damaged heart, Sam Southwell is captivated by Ellie’s warmth and compassion. She’s a woman who deserves the fairytale! It won’t be easy to change her mind but Sam’s never walked away from a challenge…
Reunited By Their Pregnancy Surprise (Mills & Boon Medical)
Reunited By Their Pregnancy Surprise (Mills & Boon Medical)
Louisa Heaton
¥30.61
Reclaiming his wife…and his baby Obstetrician Sam Saint wakes in hospital after an accident to find he doesn’t remember the last eighteen months. The beautiful woman by his bedside is in fact his wife…and she’s pregnant! Midwife Emily never thought her husband would want the child she longs for. But now she’s expecting his baby, she’s determined to fight for their marriage. And as they rediscover each other, Emily and Sam find themselves making new memories—ones they’ll both treasure, for ever!
The Secret Heir Of Alazar (Mills & Boon Modern) (Seduced by a Sheikh, Book 1)
The Secret Heir Of Alazar (Mills & Boon Modern) (Seduced by a Sheikh, Book 1)
Kate Hewitt
¥29.43
One stolen night with the Sultan… Virginal Gracie Jones longs for adventure—and one incredible evening in Rome, she finds it in the arms of charismatic Malik al Bahjat. But morning reveals he’s next in line to Alazar’s throne! Driven away by his royal family, Gracie discovers too late that their forbidden night left her pregnant… When Malik learns the truth a decade later, he explodes back into Gracie’s life. He sweeps her from her small hometown to his splendid kingdom where, kiss by scorching kiss, he’s intent on legitimising his heir—and satisfying his cravings—by crowning Gracie his desert queen!
Jack Pepper
Jack Pepper
Sarah Lean
¥7.65
The story of an unforgettable dog, from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless. Someone special will never be forgotten… When Ruby and Sid see a poster about a missing dog, they can’t believe it. It reminds them of an adventure they had, and a little dog they once met. Could it be the same Jack Pepper? Includes beautiful inside artwork from hugely talented illustrator, Gary Blythe.
Secrets Of The A-List (Episode 3 Of 12) (Mills & Boon M&B) (A Secrets of the A-L
Secrets Of The A-List (Episode 3 Of 12) (Mills & Boon M&B) (A Secrets of the A-L
Donna Hill
¥8.14
Most. Revealing. Coma. Ever. With Harrison still out of commission in a coma, his wife, Mariella, is discovering there are oh so many things she never knew about the man she married. To distract herself, she focuses on Elana’s wedding to Thom, which is still on—for now. But is either of them in it for the right reasons? If only it were just their eyes that were wandering. Just who can they turn to – when there’s betrayal threatening the heart of the family? Super Rich. Super Sexy. Super Addictive. Secrets of the A-List – read all 12 episodes!
Secrets Of The A-List (Episode 11 Of 12) (Mills & Boon M&B) (A Secrets of the A-
Secrets Of The A-List (Episode 11 Of 12) (Mills & Boon M&B) (A Secrets of the A-
Maya Blake
¥8.14
What happens in Vegas… The Fixer has been hustling to keep the Marshall family’s scandals at a simmer, but nothing turns up the heat like the very public opening of a new nightclub. And when Vegas nights turn to Vegas fights, things look ready to boil over. They don’t call it Sin City for nothing. But between vicious jealousies and staggering betrayals, is anyone ready to confess their sins? Remember, dear Marshalls, social climbing has no safety net…
The Present: The must-read Christmas Crime for 2017 (The Present, Book 1)
The Present: The must-read Christmas Crime for 2017 (The Present, Book 1)
D S Devlin
¥14.22
This book can also be read with The Present by Charlotte Phillips. Two books, one unforgettable Christmas… 12 deadly gifts, one killer on a Christmas countdown… On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… this is one deadly Christmas that you can’t forget. The police are baffled by the ‘Santa’ killer, who sends his intended victims gruesome presents based on the twelve days of Christmas. When a young journalist receives a mutilated bird in the post, it’s a race against time to find the killer…
The Present: The must-read Christmas romance for 2017 (The Present, Book 2)
The Present: The must-read Christmas romance for 2017 (The Present, Book 2)
Charlotte Phillips
¥14.22
This book can also be read with The Present by DS Devlin. Two books, one unforgettable Christmas… 12 magical gifts, one love that lasts a lifetime… On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me … one romantic Christmas you won’t forget. When helping to clear out her beloved grandmother’s home, Lucy Jackson discovers twelve beautiful Christmas decorations hidden in the loft. As she discovers their heartbreaking story, a touching romance develops with the handsome gardener next door. Readers love Charlotte Phillips’ The Present: ‘A gem of a Christmas read…fabulous’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘A charming, unashamedly romantic tale…perfect for an afternoon in front of the fire with the christmas tree lights on’ Jane Hunt Author Book Reviews
Me, You and Tiramisu
Me, You and Tiramisu
Charlotte Butterfield
¥20.01
The love story of the year! Fall in love with the perfect feel-good romance for fans of Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews.
Fully Booked – Part 2 (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse, Book 2)
Fully Booked – Part 2 (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse, Book 2)
Cressida McLaughlin
¥20.01
The charming new bestseller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe
Do Not Disturb – Part 3 (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse, Book 3)
Do Not Disturb – Part 3 (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse, Book 3)
Cressida McLaughlin
¥20.01
The charming new bestseller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe
The Traveller’s Daughter
The Traveller’s Daughter
Michelle Vernal
¥20.01
A secret hidden for fifty years is about to be brought to light in Michelle Vernal's dazzling new novel The Traveller's Daughter! Her mother's secret... For fifty years Rosa kept the secrets of her past hidden from her beloved daughter, Kitty. The hurt and pain, the guilt over what she'd done, was something she could never face. But now the time has come to share the truth of Kitty's heritage... Her daughter's discovery... Kitty never knew anything about her mother's early life. But after her death, the discovery of Rosa's journal opens Kitty's eyes to a whole new world-a family she's never known and a love she's never dreamed of... The fate of a family... Now Kitty must travel to her mother's homeland, but after fifty years, can the sins of the past be forgiven? Or will history repeat itself? With a decades-old family feud threatening her future, can Kitty put right what once went so wrong? Join Kitty as she follows in her mother's footsteps from the South of France to Ireland, discovering who she is along the way in this beautiful tale of forbidden love and fancy cupcakes! What readers are saying about 'The Traveller's Daughter': 'A lovely feel-good read' Katie's Bookends 'If you like family sagas and romance, then look no further...at the end you feel like you are leaving behind new friends' Lorraine, Goodreads 'A beautiful and thought-provoking book' Artistic Bent Book Blog
The Pregnant Surgeon (Mills & Boon Medical) (Practising and Pregnant, Book 8)
The Pregnant Surgeon (Mills & Boon Medical) (Practising and Pregnant, Book 8)
Jennifer Taylor
¥20.01
The last two things she ever expected – a man and a baby! Sacrificing her personal life to become a high-flying surgeon has left Joanna Martin with few regrets. She has learned not to risk her heart for any man – including her new senior registrar, Dylan Archer, even though her secret desire for him is as strong as her drive to succeed…. Dylan's determination to impress and break through his beautiful boss's cool exterior, both in and out of the operating theater, finally results in one night of passion. But convincing her that they could have a future together remains a challenge.Then Joanna discovers she is pregnant…