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A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared “America’s next great cooking teacher” by Alice Waters.In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything comes Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, an ambitious new approach to cooking by a major new culinary voice. Chef and writer...

This book has been specially researched and designed to provide the ideal companion to Biblical studies. In the panels of this book there are thousands of new and interesting insights into the greatest stories ever told. In many ways it provides a new and easily accessible way of looking at Biblical history, which will bring to life the thousands of characters and events that have been so...

An enlightening popular account of the symbolism that drives global conflict

The Dark Horses guides are widely respected as the authoritative source of information about unexposed and unraced talent.

With thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to making university applications. Fully revised and updated annually, this essential guide covers everything students need to know to research and prepare effectively, helping them choose and win a place on a course that is right for them.

To save precious centuries-old Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean's Eleven.

33rd edition of this popular and highly regarded guide to two year olds.

Over 700,000 people apply for a HE course through UCAS every year. The process can seem daunting, but students can make sure that their application stands out with this practical guide. Covering each stage with clear, simple steps, it includes vital information on choosing a course, creating a winning personal statement and using the Apply system.

One of America's top photographers, shows how everyone can take top quality photographs they love. Whether you are a professional looking to advance your skills, a beginner, or a budding Instagrammer, this book will help you learn more fast and have fun in the process.

Lonely Planet's Discover Canada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hit the ski slopes at Whistler, wander Quebec's stunning Old Town, marvel at Niagara Falls, hike in Banff National Park; all with your trusted travel companion.

In the last century, the trolleybus developed into a successful provider of public transport in many towns and cities around Britain. It is often described as being part tram and part motorbus. The trolleybus was a fast vehicle whose acceleration from rest was far superior to that of any motorbus. This book offers full details of every trolleybus.

Anthropology has a critical, practical role to play in contemporary debates about futures. This game-changing new book presents new ways of conceptualising how to engage with a future-oriented research agenda, demonstrating how anthropologists can approach futures both theoretically and practically, and introducing a set of innovative research methods to tackle this field of research.Anthropology...

Discover how to machine quilt more than 50 striking and creative quilting motifs.

The new Fifth Edition of The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research has been significantly revised, and draws together a team of leading scholars to present the latest in the theory and practice of qualitative research.

During his 72 years and more than 150 movies, John Wayne imparted a seemingly endless amount of advice, wisdom and good old-fashioned common sense to his audiences, and that wealth of knowledge has been collected together for the first time by the people who loved and knew him best in The John Wayne Code.