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Colour in these 20 beautiful illustrations of the animal kingdom, hand-drawn by artist Sue Coccia, to escape into a world of creativity, inner peace and calm. Reproduced as postcards, you can use them to send messages to friends, as invitations, or just to display in your home.

Colouring in these stunning images of bears, wolves, birds, dolphins and many other creatures will soothe and relax you. Colouring has become a form of art therapy, as well as a way to help you explore your creativity. Sue Coccia's fascinating images reveal her deep connection to the animal kingdom that surrounds her in Washington State, USA. The drawings depict animal images, or totems, from around the world. Animal totems represent a deep spirituality and by beginning to understand animals' qualities and traits, we can learn from them. Most people already have a favourite animal that they identify with, even if they cannot always express why. Each artwork is drawn by hand: Sue chooses which animal to draw and plans the outline only in her mind, then begins drawing. She starts in the middle and works outwards, incorporating intricate imagery of other animals and nature, which are all connected to each other and to the main animal. Finally, she adds the outline, creating a spectacular, meaningful artwork. Look for the secret ladybird hiding in every image: she represents good luck, happiness and prosperity!

The act of being mindful is being aware of the present moment, and colouring can help you to achieve this. Colouring is a form of art therapy: you can use it as a meditative process in which you become intently aware of colours, designs and motifs. You are living in the moment and the concentration and repetitive nature of the simple art of colouring takes over as you gradually relax and become oblivious to the stresses and strains of everyday living. Mandalas, symbols of the cosmos, have for hundreds of years inspired those who gaze upon them. Colour Yourself to Mindfulness will give you inner calm and peace as you connect to the shapes and symbols that create these powerful images. Here we present 100 original designs of mandalas for Awareness, Forgiveness, Wisdom, Abundance, Creativity and Karma, among many other themes.

There are plenty of creative ways to bring vitality to your garden, with ideas for planting pots, forcing bulbs, growing winter crops and more. In the first chapter, Stems and Leaves, you will learn how to make a stunning door wreath from succulents, plant a decorative display of miniature conifers, and grow ferns in a reclaimed sink. Add scent to your winter garden with Beautiful Bulbs, where you will find bright hyacinths in glass jars, lily of the valley in jelly moulds, narcissi in white vases and other imaginative ideas. Winter Colour has bright designs such as a window box with winter-flowering pansies, a vivid vertical display of cyclamen, an indoor terrarium with hellebores and violas, and a variety of pots and containers with small-scale shrubs laden with berries. Even the keenest gardener can find it difficult to keep an outside space looking fresh and bright all year round, especially in winter, so whether you want to decorate your entrance with colourful pots, brighten up your balcony or windowsills or grow winter herbs by the kitchen door, you will find "The Winter Garden" packed with ideas and inspiration.

This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You'll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the cafe before discovering the varieties of coffee, and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world's most popular drink.You'll learn how to roast coffee at home in the fascinating Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavour of Coffee and finding out how sweetness, bitterness, acidity and aroma all come together. You'll then get to grips with grinding before learning about the history of the espresso machine and how to make the perfect espresso in the Espresso chapter. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Latte, Cappuccino, Flat white and Macchiato; you'll also find out how to pour your own Latte art. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques to bring the coffee to your table, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing. Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan's expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this really is the essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast.

'Making' is the next generation of creating. It's the union of traditional techniques, from print-making and jewellery-making to knitting, with cutting-edge technology, often yielding astonishing results, such as laser-cut jewellery and 3D-printed porcelain. 'Maker Spaces' takes an in-depth look inside 13 beautiful homes, studios and workspaces of the pioneering creative minds of some of the best-known makers, from a colour-filled, uplifting studio space in super-trendy East London to the retro reverie of a stunning San Francisco apartment. Their clever styling ideas and imaginative, ingenious creative spaces will delight and inspire in equal measure. 'Maker Spaces' also includes examples of the incredible things that their owners create, as well as advice on how to turn your ideas into beautiful products. This innovative, engaging book will give you the ideas and impetus to create inspirational and achievable interiors, fresh from some of the most exciting and dynamic designers in the world right now.

In Keep it Simple, Atlanta Bartlett and David Coote present a practical and inspirational guide to creating ahappy and relaxed home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it. They start at the very beginning,explaining the key elements at the heart of their own unique decorating philosophy, The Simple Mindset,which appreciates good, honest design, values quality not quantity and advocates rediscovering the simplepleasures of life. In Chapter 2: Making it Happen, Atlanta and Dave focus on design essentials such asworking with existing architecture and choosing colour, furniture, fabrics, accessories and details. Finally, inLiving the Dream, they take a tour through every room in the home, from attic to cellar, revealing how easyand e njoyable it can be to put together rooms that are practical yet personal and beautiful, and to create ahome that's easy to live in and easy on the eye.

The Bohemian Modern home is a place where creativity, individuality, and a wild mix of colour and pattern meet in a modern environment. Whitewashed walls and polished concrete floors are brought to life by vibrant Moroccan rugs and wall hangings; a cosy chair made from wicker suspended from the ceiling, and a veritable jungle of house plants - clustered in pots, hanging from the ceiling or even growing on the walls. The style certainly gives a nod to '70s chic, with its use of shagpile rugs, Swi ss cheese plants, and macrame, but it stands firmly in the present day by boldly contrasting those elements with sleek modern art on the walls and polished concrete worksurfaces. Emily Henson starts by taking a look at the different facets of the look: pattern and colour, textiles, handmade pieces, living with houseplants, and collections and display. She also offers up styling tricks to use at home and ideas for recycling and reuse. Next, a series of case studies take a closer look at freespiri ted and creative homes and the people who live in them.From a restored barn on the coast of Morocco to a former parking garage in the Netherlands that's been converted into a flexible family live/work space, Emily shows that any home can have Bohemian Modern style.

Master patissier Will Torrent is back to show you the art of working with chocolate at home. Covering the history and provenance of chocolate, the varieties available, and the techniques needed to turn it into beautiful and mouthwatering creations, this book will inspire you to try all sorts of chocolate recipes. You will discover how to make a host of delicious ganaches, caramels and pralines. There are also chapters on Cookies, Biscuits & Bakes, and Desserts & Puddings, so that you can put your new knowledge and love of chocolate making to the best use in recipes like macadamia and white chocolate cookies, chocolate and salted caramel millionaire shortbread and chocolate fondants. Chocolate drinks and ice creams get a chapter too.

Following on from his bestselling cookbook The Guilt-Free Gourmet, chef Jordan Bourke is back in the kitchen dishing up more of his signature indulgent yet 'guilt free' food. Showcasing fresh and wholefood ingredients, Jordan's recipes offer vibrant, seasonal dishes that are made using naturally healthy alternatives to refined ingredients. The emphasis is on healthy everyday food for everyday people, using wholesome alternatives to refined ingredients, rather than ruling out food groups entirely. The result is a mouth-watering collection of classical and globally-inspired recipes with an innovative healthy twist. These everyday dishes will have a broad appeal, from parents looking for new and healthy recipes to eat with their family, to the modern foodie, who is well travelled and places just as much importance on their health, as they do on taste. From abundant salads, using only the best seasonal produce, to sustainably caught fish and meat dishes using exotic herbs and spices inspired by Jordan's travels, and indulgent desserts that no one would ever believe are nutritious, this book aims to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for food that is not just beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, but good for you too.

This sumptuously illustrated book provides the reader with an overview of speciality oils and vinegars and offers up a variety of recipes and tips for how to season and cook with them. Along the dry, rocky coast of the Mediterranean Sea, olive orchards and vineyards stretch inland from Spain, France, Italy and Greece, around to Turkey, circling back around North Africa, and to newer producers in North America and South Africa. The aromas are nearly as varied and complex as wine, the flavours at one end of the spectrum buttery; sharp and acrid at the other. Just as with any ingredients in cooking, the flavours must complement each other and bring out the subtleties by layering with other notes of sweet, bitter, acid and salty flavourings. Alongside oils, vinegar is a must-have. Derived from the fermentation of alcohol-based beverages, vinegars have been used for centuries to flavour and preserve foods. Speciality vinegars provide a wide range of flavours. Those that are wine based may call out the grape varietals from which they are made, such as Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Merlot.

An innovative, captivating tour of the finest whiskies the world has to offer, brought to you by bestselling author and whisky connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. Tristan explores the origins of whisky, from the extraordinary Chinese distillation pioneers well over 2,000 years ago to the discovery of the medicinal 'aqua vitae' (water of life), through to the emergence of what we know as whisky. Explore the magic of malting, the development of flavour and the astonishing barrel-ageing process as you learn about how whisky is made. In the main chapter, Tristan takes us on a journey through 60 distilleries around the world, exploring their remarkable quirks, unique techniques and flavours, featuring all new location photography from the Scottish Highlands to Tennessee. After that, you might choose to make the most of Tristan's bar skills with some inspirational whisky-based cocktails. This fascinating, comprehensive book is sure to appeal to whisky aficionados and novices alike.

The secret to a home that works effortlessly and looks beautiful is inspired thinking. Ask any interior designer or architect, and they will say that time spent thinking and planning is never wasted. In Think Home the reader is encouraged to do just that: think. The introduction, Wishful Thinking, encourages readers to plan for their dream home. Chapter 1, Think Hard, guides the reader through the all-important first steps in planning, organizing, and setting a budget. The second chapter, Think Lifestyle, divides living spaces into three categories - family zones, sociable spaces and quiet retreats - and discusses each one. Chapter 3, Think Inspired, focuses on creative options such as colour and texture, while Chapter 4, Think Rooms, features examples of brilliantly planned spaces that work perfectly for their occupants. The book is also packed with Think fact boxes, Think About checklists, and This Expert Thinks pearls of wisdom from professional interior designers and architects.

Whether you're looking for a potent pick-me-up, an effective detoxifier, a postworkout boost, a weight-loss aid or an anti-ageing rejuvenator, this book shows you how to make flavour-packed juices and smoothies with health-enhancing properties. Along with the nutrients gleaned from fresh fruit and vegetables, these greattasting drinks contain active super-nutrients such as spirulina, wheatgrass, maca, baobab, lacuma, acai berries, chia seeds and raw cacao. To help those unfamiliar with these super-nutrients, an in-depth list of their numerous health benefits, with information on how to use them. There is no comparison between home-produced juices and mass-produced ones - with homemade drinks you can choose your favourite fresh produce, they are additive-free with no added sugar, and they're not pasteurized, a process which can deplete their nutritional status. Alongside over 100 recipes, this book gives practical advice on getting the most from your fresh produce, plus a guide to buying a juicer or blender.

Do you know your chia from your quinoa, your flax from your farro? Grains and seeds possess potent health-giving properties; they are packed with vitamins, dietary fibre and essential amino acids, and are known to support the immune system. But most people don't incorporate enough of these superfoods into their diets, and they are missing out - on both the health benefits and on the flavour! Amy Ruth Finegold has rid herself of the health problems that plagued her and discovered a whole new exciting way to eat by embracing these ancient grains - from amaranth to bulgur, buckwheat to teff. Get off to a good start with Breakfast options including Amaranth Porridge and Pineapple Bran Muffins. Soups include the fruity and tangy Summer Melon Soup with Tamarind, while Salads & Snacks also make a perfect light meal - try a Wheatberry Salad with Apples and Pecans. Satisfying Main Dishes to enjoy include Millet-stuffed Acorn Squash and Lamb Chops with a Warm Quinoa Apricot Salad. Seeds and grains work well in Sweet Treats, too; try Peach Pie with a Sunflower Seed Crust or treat yourself to Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies.

This comprehensive and inspiring cookery book is ideal for anyone starting out on their vegan journey and who is concerned about maintaining good health, the choice of dishes available, the vegan options for entertaining friends at home, and understanding vegan-friendly cooking. The book starts with plenty of clear, accessible information about key vegan ingredients, getting all the essential vitamins and minerals on a vegan diet, making clever substitutions, and how to make and buy pantry basics that form the foundations of many recipes in the book. There are 60 recipes from creative chef, teacher, and nutritionist Dunja Gulin - from tasty breakfast and brunch ideas to simple, fun food for every day, such as rich pasta sauces, spicy burgers with sweet potato wedges, and versatile pizzas. Stylish dishes such as warm spelt and asparagus salad, minestrone with pearl barley, hazelnut panna cotta, and cheat's ice cream make vegan entertaining easy. Also included are instructions on how to make nutritious nut milks and cheeses so that vegans don't have to miss out on their dairy favourites.