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Organize your year in style accompanied by Karl Lagerfeld’s humorous, insightful, and sometimes jaw-dropping opinions with this chic fashion agenda. A cult gift for fashionistas, Karl Lagerfeld’s must-have agenda adds glamour to the daily grind, featuring international fashion weeks alongside public holidays. The Kaiser offers unique perspectives on everything from why luxury matters to spending Christmas with his cat Choupette. His witty and astute musings include: “If I could be reincarnated as a fashion accessory, I’d be a shopping bag,” an... + Read More
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Series: Blue NoteHardcoverFrancis Wolff9782080202208$49.95MUSIC Oct 06, 2015
Black-and-white photographs oozing with cool immortalize the performances and offstage lives of more than 100 famed jazz musicians who forged Blue Note Records’ legendary reputation. Blue Note Records—cofounded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff—is dedicated to recording the greatest musicians in jazz history. Wolff’s photographs taken from 1948–69 catch the stars in action: performing onstage, in recording sessions, or cutting stylish silhouettes around town. This curated selection includes jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Art Blakey, Ornet... + Read More
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Series: Olafur EliassonContactPaperbackOlafur Eliasson9782081358065$80.00ART Oct 06, 2015
This striking catalog, designed by Irma Boom, showcases the spectacular work of world-renowned contemporary artist Olafur Eliasson. Contact, Olafur Eliasson’s inaugural exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, addresses the themes of light—or rather, darkness and shadows—space, and time in installations that create a visceral experience for the spectator. The book features critical essays, an interview between the artist and curators, and sketches and preparatory drawings. It showcases the artist’s works in full color on black paper... + Read More
Combining bucolic charm and modern elegance, this new collection of French country interiors provides boundless inspiration for interior design enthusiasts and home decoration aficionados. This charming volume features a dozen interiors which bring together vintage and modern styles, for the ultimate in French country interiors. The homes represent a diverse range of possibilities for interior style, from the clean white lines and open floor plan of a barn converted into a modern loft to a traditional family home filled with antique pieces and... + Read More
In the same understated, covetable style as her husband’s interiors, May Vervoordt’s recipes bring out the essence of fresh ingredients in simple yet exceptional dishes. Over the past twenty-five years, Axel and May Vervoordt have cultivated a reputation for excellence in the fields of art, interior design, and entertaining. In this contemporary cookbook, May shares 107 seasonal recipes for entertaining in style. With an emphasis on the essence of individual ingredients and cooking in harmony with the seasons, May—in typical Vervoordt fashion—d... + Read More
This monograph—published to coincide with the Bauhaus exhibition at the MoMA (November 8, 2009-January 25, 2010)—celebrates the work of twenty women artists who created feverishly in all the teaching, workshop, and production branches of the Bauhaus—women who should have been included in the major art histories of the twentieth century long ago, but whose names, masterpieces, and extraordinary lives have only gradually become known to us. Recognized figures such as Anni Albers—the first textile artist to be exhibited at the MoMA—and Marianne B... + Read More
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Series: Behind the WheelThe Great Automobile AficionadosHardcoverRobert Puyal9782080202444$19.98TRANSPORTATION Oct 20, 2015
Introducing legendary stars of the thrilling world of the automobile. In Behind the Wheel, Robert Puyal presents eighty idols of the automobile world, including pioneers of the automotive industry, champion racing drivers, superstar car aficionados, and celebrated fictional characters. Among the inspirational figures featured is Henry Ford, who, overcoming his illiteracy, broke the land speed record with a machine of his own design. He went on to make the joys of driving available to the widest possible public with his innovative, mass-produced... + Read More
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Series: The Book of ChocolateRevised and Updated EditionHardcoverJeanne Bourin9782080202468$17.98COOKING Oct 20, 2015
Based on the original Flammarion title, The Book of Chocolate, this lavishly illustrated book, now edited and brought up to date, takes readers on a journey through the history and production of the world's most seductive confection: chocolate. Learn how the cocoa bean, first enjoyed by the Aztecs, has traveled around the globe to produce endless variations of chocolate. Through the eyes of food critics, chefs, journalists, and historians, this book explores the rich history of chocolate, along with a modern-day investigation of its many flavor... + Read More
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Series: The Book of Fine LinenHardcoverFrancoise De Bonneville9782080202475$24.98ARCHITECTURE Oct 06, 2015
A visual tribute to the elegant world of heirloom household fabrics, from the white linen cloth of ancient Egypt to the rainbow-hued coverlets of today. This lively text introduces heirloom household fabrics, their use, manufacture, embellishments, and care, as well as the infinite variety of fibers and materials used. The author explains how they serve as both unusually revealing testaments of the history of daily life and quintessential examples of the weaver’s craft, often so magnificently decorated that they rival works of art. The text is ... + Read More
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Series: Japanese AnimationFrom Painted Scrolls to PokemonHardcoverBrigette Koyama-Richard9782080202420$19.98ART Oct 20, 2015
A sweeping journey through the history of Japanese animation, tracing this cultural phenomenon from its origins in traditional art to the present day. A dominant force in its home country since the 1970s, Japanese animation has become a global phenomenon in recent years. But far from being a contemporary invention, anime draws on the same centuries-old artistic traditions that form the basis of manga. Widely disparaged when it first appeared in the West, today the real value of Japanese animation is recognized, and it has inspired international... + Read More
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Series: Mariage Freres French TeaThree Centuries of Savoir-FaireHardcoverAlain Stella9782080202451$24.98COOKING Sep 15, 2015
Mariage Freres, the premier tea importers of France since 1854, offer their definitive version of the "art of tea" for those who are unable to resist the temptation of a fragrant cup of tea accompanied by flaky pastry. When Richard Bueno and Kitti Cha Sangmanee bought the well-respected Parisian firm in the early eighties, they expanded the business and give it a radically new dimension by inventing the French "art of tea". Mariage Freres sought out the best tea buds from all four corners of the globe: green teas from Japan, white teas from Chi... + Read More
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Series: MusesWomen Who InspireHardcoverFarid Abdelouahab9782080202437$19.98SOCIAL SCIENCE Oct 20, 2015
The stories of thirty-three women who enthralled society’s artistic geniuses and thus inspired the creation of some of the greatest works of the past two centuries. American Lee Miller was a successful model before traveling to Paris to become the apprentice, lover, and muse of Man Ray; Nancy Cunard, British writer, heiress, and political activist, was a lover to numerous members of the twentieth century’s art and literary circles, including Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot; Parisian-born artist and poet Dora Maar had a profound influence on her infa... + Read More
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Series: Pin-UpsNight and DayHardcoverEarl Moran9782080202215$19.95ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Sep 22, 2015
This lovely gift book—available in three striking cover options that will be shipped to customers at random—will beguile a new generation with flirtatious representations of femininity from the 1940s and 50s. Illustrations of irresistible pinup models bring teasing frivolity to a range of everyday situations, organized thematically from morning to evening. From sun-kissed beauties at the beach to ski bunnies hitting the slopes, bedside nurses ready to take your temperature to scantily clad runaways, rakish shipmates to not-so-conscientious secr... + Read More
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Series: Baklava to Tarte TatinA World Tour in 110 Dessert RecipesHardcoverBernard Laurance9782080202154$34.95COOKING Oct 13, 2015
Bernard Laurance’s passion for food has sent him around the globe in pursuit of authentic dessert recipes from the world’s great culinary traditions. Sample a Portuguese pastéis de nata, indulge in a creamy slice of New York cheesecake, taste a Japanese mochi, or try an Italian hazelnut-almond-chocolate baci di dama. French food blogging sensation Bernard Laurance takes the reader on an international culinary tour via 110 expertly tested recipes for authentic world desserts. A self-described recipe decoder, Bernard is passionate about unlocking... + Read More
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Series: Defining DressesA Century of FashionHardcoverArthur Dreyfus9782080202253$34.95DESIGN Oct 20, 2015
The creative evolution and versatility of the dress over the past century is showcased in 101 groundbreaking pieces by iconic fashion designers. Featuring one dress from each year since 1914, this timeline of extraordinary dresses charts the creative evolution of fashion over the past century. These experimental designs reveal the potential of the dress both as a wardrobe item and as a work of art. A multitude of top international designers are featured including Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Martin Margiela, Kenzo, Helm... + Read More
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Series: Bonjour LondonThe Bonjour City Map-GuidesPamphletMarin Montagut9782080202345$9.95TRAVEL Nov 10, 2015
As portable as a map but as informative as a guide, these hybrid Bonjour city map-guides by globe-trotting filmmaker Marin Montagut offer his curated recommendations for shopping, dining, and attractions. The Bonjour pocket-sized map-guides—made of water-resistant, tear-proof paper—feature rare and soulful places that exude an enviable je ne sais quoi. From bakeries to taco trucks, bicycle rentals to antiques shops, or boutiques to toy stores, each recommendation includes a succinct anecdote, tip, or description—illustrated by Marin Montagut’s... + Read More
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Series: Bonjour New YorkThe Bonjour City Map-GuidesPamphletMarin Montagut9782080202338$9.95TRAVEL Nov 10, 2015
As portable as a map but as informative as a guide, these hybrid Bonjour city map-guides by globe-trotting filmmaker Marin Montagut offer his curated recommendations for shopping, dining, and attractions. The Bonjour pocket-sized map-guides—made of water-resistant, tear-proof paper—feature rare and soulful places that exude an enviable je ne sais quoi. From bakeries to taco trucks, bicycle rentals to antiques shops, or boutiques to toy stores, each recommendation includes a succinct anecdote, tip, or description—illustrated by Marin Montagut’s... + Read More
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Series: Bonjour ParisThe Bonjour City Map-GuidesPamphletMarin Montagut9782080202321$9.95TRAVEL Nov 10, 2015
As portable as a map but as informative as a guide, these hybrid Bonjour city map-guides by globe-trotting filmmaker Marin Montagut offer his curated recommendations for shopping, dining, and attractions. The Bonjour pocket-sized map-guides—made of water-resistant, tear-proof paper—feature rare and soulful places that exude an enviable je ne sais quoi. From bakeries to taco trucks, bicycle rentals to antiques shops, or boutiques to toy stores, each recommendation includes a succinct anecdote, tip, or description—illustrated by Marin Montagut’s... + Read More
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Series: A Day with Marie AntoinetteHardcoverHélène Delalex9782080202109$34.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Nov 10, 2015
Featuring personal correspondence, lavish illustrations, and a wealth of unpublished material, this handsome slipcased volume reveals an intimate portrait of Marie Antoinette, her personal collections, and Versailles. Marie Antoinette was a mirror of her time. Never has a queen been so passionately admired and adulated, then hunted, vilified, and defamed. Spanning her tragically brief yet passionate life—from the young queen playing a shepherdess on stage, unaware of the turmoil in the capital, to France’s guillotined “martyr queen"—the author... + Read More
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Series: Unexpected ParisA Contemporary PortraitHardcoverNicolas Guilbert9782080202376$45.00PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 24, 2015
This book captures every aspect of Paris and its inhabitants: urban acrobats take to the streets, a sandaled nun crosses the capital on a city bike, extravagant partygoers strike memorable silhouettes during gay pride, children frolic in city fountains on a steamy summer day, and aging friends enjoy an aperitif at Les Deux Magots. The Parisian landscape is illuminated through photographs of the snow-covered Canal Saint-Martin at night, the Ferris wheel at the Place de la Concorde, a balloon launch at the July Column, and a Bastille Day aerial p... + Read More
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Series: Chanel: The EnigmaHardcoverIsabelle Fiemeyer9782080202239$60.00DESIGN Sep 06, 2016
This new biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel’s complex and enigmatic life and features previously unpublished information and images. Coco Chanel continues to beguile more than four decades after her death; her life and work are a source of enduring fascination. Chanel expert Isabelle Fiemeyer unveils the mysteries that have surrounded the private and public figure by piecing together new research with accounts from Chanel’s intimate friends and relatives, artists, writers, photographers, directors, actors, scholars, and tho... + Read More
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Series: Parisian Chic City GuidePaperbackInes de la Fressange9782080202369$19.95DESIGN Feb 02, 2016
This pocket-sized book—with maps, expandable pocket, ribbon page marker, and elastic closure—includes Ines de la Fressange’s favorite addresses for fashion and home goods with Parisian flair. Ines de la Fressange embodies the iconic Parisienne, combining elegance and chic, effortlessly. With her fashion savvy and her inspired home interiors, Ines demonstrates an eye for the details that characterize the best in Gallic style, from wardrobe accessories to home furnishings. In this exquisite new pocket volume―the perfect accompaniment to her bes... + Read More
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Series: Parisian Chic Look BookWhat Should I Wear Today?PaperbackInes de la Fressange9782080202277$40.00SELF-HELP Apr 04, 2017
A brand-new book of fashion secrets by New York Times best-selling author, model, and Parisienne extraordinaire, Ines de la Fressange. Ines de la Fressange’s personal style is chic yet relaxed in every situation. While a navy-and-white- striped nautical top with slim, cropped jeans and flats is a classic French look, it’s harder to pinpoint how Parisians unfailingly blend elegance and allure with such ease. In this sequel to her best seller Parisian Chic, the world’s favorite style icon demonstrates how to achieve her quintessentially Parisia... + Read More
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Series: RodinHardcoverRaphaël Masson9782080202390$29.95ART Aug 30, 2016
This definitive monograph from the Musée Rodin in Paris on the pioneering artist who paved the way for modern sculpture is now available in an affordable compact format. Revered today as the greatest sculptor of all time, whose expressive style prefigured that of the modernist movement and abstract sculpture, Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) stirred up much controversy during his lifetime, and his sculptures often met with hostility and incomprehension from his peers. This monograph traces the life and work of the artist, from his youth and early pove... + Read More
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Series: Vacheron ConstantinArtists of TimeHardcoverFranco Cologni9782080202246$125.00ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Dec 08, 2015
This volume commemorates Vacheron Constantin’s uninterrupted 260-year history devoted to watchmaking excellence. Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin has maintained its reputation for producing exceptional timepieces, from its first watch circa 1760 to its extraordinary mechanical watches of today. Highly collectible, these prestigious timepieces are conceived as much to seduce by their elegance as to provide precision timekeeping. With specially commissioned photographs, the book traces the rich history of the manufacture and includes an informat... + Read More
Exceptional interiors by world-renowned designer Alberto Pinto, revealed for the first time.Revered as one of the greatest decorators of the twentieth century, Alberto Pinto made his distinctive mark on the world of interior design thanks to his style, his extraordinary perception and understanding of locations and local cultures, and his perpetually renewed inspiration. Following in the master’s footsteps, the Cabinet Alberto Pinto continues to give form to the wildest dreams, while preserving the founder’s unrivaled precision to every element... + Read More
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Series: Jeff Koons: Hulk ElvisHong Kong EditionPaperbackPhilip Tinari9780847847020$100.00ART Mar 01, 2016
"Hulk Elvis represents for me both Western and Eastern culture, a sense of a guardian, a protector, that at the same time is capable of bringing the house down.” —Jeff Koons
This catalog serves as a fully illustrated look into the world of artists Jonas Wood and Shio Kusaka, published in conjunction with the artists’ debut exhibition at Gagosian Gallery, Hong Kong. Both Kusaka’s porcelain vessels and Wood’s drawn and painted interiors are depicted within this new book in vibrant color plates and photographs. Wood and Kusaka draw from each other’s work as painter and potter to probe the tensions between representation and expression, precision and chance, and influences from art history and life. An insightful ne... + Read More
A catalog documenting an exhibition of Marcel Duchamp’s editioned readymades at Gagosian Gallery, New York, replicating his American debut at Cordier & Ekstrom in the same building in 1965 and including new essays. Marcel Duchamp’s first readymade, a standard bicycle wheel attached to a wooden stool, came about “as a pleasure, something to have in my room the way you have a fire, or a pencil sharpener, except that there was no usefulness.” Over the ensuing decades many of his readymades were lost or destroyed, but in 1964 Duchamp, working with... + Read More
Documenting Sterling Ruby’s first exhibition with Gagosian Gallery, this catalog includes beautiful colored reproductions of the artist’s newest suite of spray paintings, VIVIDS, electric color fields representing the artist’s ruminations on the shifting, multihued Los Angeles skies that he encounters en route to his studio. Additional color photographs of Ruby’s workspace, as well as installation shots of the aforementioned exhibit, appear throughout the book documenting the creative process. Accompanying it all is new text from art historia... + Read More
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Series: The heroine PaintAfter FrankenthalerPaperbackKaty Siegel9780847847051$40.00ART Sep 15, 2015
Taking Helen Frankenthaler’s 1950s New York debut as its starting point, “The heroine Paint”: After Frankenthaler, a new publication edited by Katy Siegel, follows Frankenthaler’s own painting as well as the immediate influence of Frankenthaler’s work on other artists, tracing artistic currents gathered under her name as they move outwards in different directions over time. The book collects scholarly essays, texts from contemporary artists, reprints of historical writing, and interweaves these voices with a visual chronology that locates key w... + Read More
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Series: Richard Serra 2014HardcoverNeil Cox9780847847235$80.00ART Sep 15, 2015
Published on the occasion of two concurrent exhibitions at Gagosian Gallery’s London locations in 2014 and 2015, this new catalogue features recent work by seminal artist Richard Serra, including four monumental sculptures and a single, yet massive, work on paper. The pioneer of large-scale, site-specific sculptures, Richard Serra has created works of art for architectural, urban, and landscape settings around the globe, and presented in this beautiful new book are the most recent additions to that oeuvre. Documenting the artist’s 2014–15 Lond... + Read More
Published on the occasion of the spring 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Fatal Attraction: Piotr Uklański Photographs, and an accompanying exhibition—curated by Uklański—of works from the Met’s permanent collection, Piotr Uklański: Selects from the Met Collection, this book presents an in-depth examination of Uklański’s photographic oeuvre as well as images from the Met collection exhibition. A luxurious, richly illustrated monograph, Piotr Uklański: Fatal Attraction consists of images of works made by Piotr Uklański, as well as grou... + Read More
Whether it's a birthday, wedding, or dinner party, there's no better way to celebrate than with a slice of glorious cake. In Cakeology, Juliet Sear shows home bakers how to take your cake-making and decorating to a new level, as she takes you through the step-by-step process to produce a true show-stopper.With a foreword by Buddy Valastro, of Cake Boss, this book is crammed with tips and tricks, and features step-by-step photography to guide you at every stage, ensuring these projects can be mastered by everyone. Learn all elements of cake deco... + Read More
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Series: IzakayaJapanese Bar FoodPaperbackHardie Grant Books9781742700427$20.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Walk beneath the paper lantern, pull back the half curtain, and enter a world that suddenly feels like the real Japan. The traditional izakaya - a Japanese tavern where simple and delicious food is every bit as important as the drinks - comes to life in this beautiful cookbook. It's relaxed, welcoming, and not bound by dizzying rules of etiquette; the food comes in small serves designed to be shared between friends while chatting about work, family and life.Feast on small plates, salads, skewers, sharing plates, and sweets, all the best morsels... + Read More
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Series: Halliday Wine Companion 2016The Bestselling and Definitive Guide to Australian WinePaperbackJames Halliday9781743790045$49.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Australian Wine Companion is recognized nationally as the industry benchmark. The 2016 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information.In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine's closure, alcohol content and price. He provides information about the wineries, winemakers and other important deta... + Read More
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Series: Mug Cakes ChocolateReady in Two Minutes in the Microwave!HardcoverSandra Mahut9781784880095$16.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Satisfy that chocolate craving as soon as it strikes with Mug Cakes Chocolate - over 30 recipes for quick and delicious chocolate cakes that require minimal effort and time. Mix a simple batter in a mug with a fork, using whatever ingredients you have in your cupboard, microwave for a few minutes, and zap! You have a heavenly, gooey cake to indulge in all by yourself.Mug Cakes Chocolate shares recipes for all varieties of chocolate cakes, from the simple dark chocolate; banana and chocolate; and chocolate orange, to cakes which push your mug-ca... + Read More
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Series: The Produce CompanionFrom Balconies to Backyards - the Complete Guide to Growing, Pickling and PreservingHardcoverMeredith Kirton9781742709192$56.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Great produce need never go to waste with this beautifully crafted gardening and recipe book that looks back to the classic skills of pickling and preserving. The Produce Companion showcases two sections - part one covers producing, growing and storing fruit, vegetables and herbs; the second part showcases over 100 recipes on what to do with an abundance of produce in the kitchen.The gardening component, written by influential and well-respected horticulturist Meredith Kirton, includes comprehensive notes on cultivation, choice of varieties to ... + Read More
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Series: Style ForeverThe Grown-Up Guide to Looking FabulousHardcoverAlyson Walsh9781784880002$27.95DESIGN Feb 01, 2016
There's a revolution sweeping through the fashion and beauty industries right now: you don't have to be young to have style. A new generation of women are in the spotlight, and they are inspirational, confident, and in their prime.In Style Forever, fashion journalist and blogger Alyson Walsh celebrates the world's most stylish women and finds out how they look so amazing. She shares the tricks picked up during her years working with glossy magazines, and offers expert advice on looking fabulous, no matter your age or budget - things like invest... + Read More
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Series: The Sugar Hit!Sweets That Pack a Punch!HardcoverSarah Coates9781743790403$35.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
The Sugar Hit! is all about recipes that are the perks, the pick-me-ups, the cherries on top of your day. It approaches baking with unabashed joy, and totally undisguised greed. Of course balance is important, but there has to be something on the other end of the scale. Why not make it a 'like a fat kid loves' milkshake, or a salted caramel chocolate crackle, or a filthy cheat's jam donut?The Sugar Hit! offers something sweet for every occasion in life. First thing in the morning whether you're nursing a hangover, a broken heart or a long Sunda... + Read More
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Series: The Tailored InteriorHardcoverGreg Natale9781743790298$78.00ARCHITECTURE Feb 01, 2016
Multi award-winning architect and interior designer Greg Natale does things differently. His bold signature style juxtaposes clean lines with repeating geometric patterns, unadorned walls with highly embellished feature pieces, and empty space with vivid splashes of color. At once contemporary and vintage, restrained and flamboyant, sophisticated and playful, Greg's spectacular interiors integrate architecture, design and decoration to create visually breathtaking masterpieces.In this stunning photographic collection, Greg guides you through bu... + Read More
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Series: Time After TimeFlashback Fashion for Modern-Day PlayPaperbackMinna Gilligan9781743790052$41.95DESIGN Feb 01, 2016
In Time After Time, fashion icon Minna Gilligan imparts her wisdom and penchant for mixing and matching fashion, and details contemporary ways to wear vintage things, in combination with current 'new' items of clothing. Minna's philosophy is that dressing has no rules or regulations other than what you impose on yourself, and that an outfit's greatest goal is to bring you joy and make you feel good. She aims to encourage and inspire readers to develop their individual style and exploretheir own creativity. Minna puts together outfits not unlike... + Read More
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Series: Lucy's BakesOver 200 of the Easiest Baking Recipes You Will Ever MakeHardcoverLucy Cufflin9781742709376$41.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Lucy's Bakes is Lucy Cufflin's baking bible. The queen of kitchen shortcuts shares her many secrets on how to make divine cakes and baked treats that can be prepared with minimum fuss or baking knowledge. Uncomplicated and delicious, these recipes are perfect for novice bakers, busy mums, and cake-lovers who want impressive treats, and fast.You'll be spoilt for choice with the impressive but super-speedy cake recipes - wow your friends with the Nutella cake for a birthday party treat. Making bread isn't a daunting task with Lucy's cheat's sourd... + Read More
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Series: Nice Nosing YouFor the Love of Life, Dogs and PhotographyHardcoverElke Vogelsang9781784880057$35.95PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 01, 2016
Nice Nosing You presents Elke's expressive portraits of her much-loved dogs; a collection compiled over two years in what became a personal and touching project for Elke and her husband, Carsen.One year on Christmas day, Elke's three dogs suddenly started barking outside the bathroom door. Investigating the commotion, Elke discovered Carsen collapsed in the bathroom. He had suffered a major brain hemorrhage and the dogs had in fact saved his life, discovering him at a crucial time. The months immediately following were filled with much uncertai... + Read More
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Series: RomeCenturies in an Italian KitchenHardcoverKatie Caldesi9781784880040$56.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
All roads lead to Rome, and all roads in the Eternal City itself lead to a delicious meal. In Rome: The Urban Kitchen, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi unearth the city's hidden gems - centuries-old recipes that have been handed down through the generations, as well as new, exciting dishes inspired by Romans from all walks of life.The duo present their interpretations of classic dishes, like Katie's Cacio e Pepe (spicy cheese and pepper pasta), alongside family favorites like Spigola in Saltimbocca (seabass with parma ham and sage leaves). Collabora... + Read More
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Series: Postcards From MarrakeshRecipes from the Heart of MoroccoHardcoverAndy Harris9781784880033$32.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Postcards From Marrakesh is a celebration of the subtle aromas and colorful allure of Morocco. Andy Harris gathers over 140 authentic recipes from the spice stores of the medina to the hustle and bustle of the Djemaa El-Fna food stalls, covering all aspects of Moroccan cuisine, from breakfasts and snacks to tagines, roasts, and desserts.Be inspired by the array of flavors, from luscious slow-cooked Méchoui lamb to delicate pomegranate sorbet and mint tea jelly. Complemented by stunning photographs, Andy also includes useful hints on discovering... + Read More
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Series: Whip It Up!Over 75 Fast, Fun and Easy RecipesHardcoverBilly Green9781784880026$41.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
In his first book, Billy Green gets readers really, really excited about cooking: Whip it Up! features easy, awesome food that's perfect for all skill levels. Packed with straightforward recipes that don't compromise on flavor or break the bank with fancy ingredients, this is a perfect first-time cookbook, and will also suit more confident cooks who want big results in a hurry.Try Billy's tasty butternut squash and chorizo shells for a quick dinner; French baguette pizza for an easy film night with friends; or his confetti salad - a colorful me... + Read More
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Series: Coco ChanelThe Illustrated World of a Fashion IconHardcoverMegan Hess9781743790663$35.99DESIGN Aug 15, 2016
"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different" - Coco ChanelFashion is ever-changing, influenced by the key designers that capture a moment in history; and Coco Chanel is arguably the most significant influence on women's fashion in the twentieth century. Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a compilation of Megan Hess' stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel's history, from Coco's incredible life, to the impact of Karl Lagerfeld and the incredible items that have become fash... + Read More
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Series: Get Happy!Lessons in Lasting HappinessHardcoverAnthony Gunn9781743790069$27.95SELF-HELP Aug 20, 2016
When did you last give someone a heartfelt compliment? Do you take time to count your blessings? By showing how to reflect on yourself and your surroundings in new ways, Get Happy will help you to reveal the bigger picture. These practical, simple tips will motivate you to find your way to a happiness that lasts.The author, psychologist Anthony Gunn, draws on his experience to bring together quotes from international thinkers and his own inspirational tips to illuminate the path to happiness. This is a beautifully packaged, well-priced gift boo... + Read More
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Series: Luke Nguyen's FranceA Gastronomic AdventureHardcoverLuke Nguyen9781742707181$69.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Luke Nguyen's France follows acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen as he discovers the flavors, ingredients and dishes of France that have influenced Vietnamese cooking. From the bustling streets of Paris and the historic towns of St Malo and Strasbourg to the coastal cities of Nice and Marseilles, Luke meets the chefs and locals to hear their stories and sample their regional culinary specialities along the way.From classics to traditional recipes with a modern twist, Luke learns the secrets behind these much-loved French dishes, and discovers how their ... + Read More
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Series: Speakeasy200 Underground CocktailsHardcoverBenny Roff9781743790106$27.95COOKING Feb 01, 2016
Prohibition in the US was instituted during the 1920s, making the sale of alcohol illegal, in an effort to 'clean up' the sins of those 'evil' imbibers. However, far from shutting down the country's debauchery (and, let's face it, fun), it gave rise to a proliferation of speakeasies - underground drinking dens that became particularly popular in New York. Here, the golden era of the cocktail was born. The iconic Sidecar, White Lady, Clover Club and French 75 cocktails, among many others, were born in the dark, smokey, drinking dens of the era.S... + Read More
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Series: Man MadeThe Art of Male GroomingHardcoverDan Jones9781784880132$25.50HEALTH & FITNESS Feb 01, 2016
With the rise of perfectly-preened sports stars, online dating and the dreaded selfie-stick, every man worth his salt wants to looks his best. Male grooming is no longer about being vain: it's essential. A real man has a stylish haircut, conditions his beard, maniscapes, moisturizes, wears decent shoes, takes the right vitamins, and is probably hitting the gym right now to hone his physique.Feeling confused? Fear not, because Dan Jones is here to guide you through everything you ever needed to know about personal grooming. From man-buns and mou... + Read More