Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books UK

Over 65 recipes and ways to enjoy chickpeas, the most deliciously versatile staple in vegetarian and vegan cookery. A prince among pulses, the humble chickpea is an essential ingredient for anyone who is embracing more vegan and vegetarian foods in their daily diet. This book provides all the inspiration you need to take full advantage of this versatile legume and its endless culinary possibili

A fantastic collection of animal hats to knit, ranging from cute and cuddly to wild and woolly. Everyone loves wearing something featuring their favourite animal, and there are 35 designs to choose from here. Hats for tiny babies include Buzzy Bee, Tweet the Robin or Rudy the Rabbit. For bigger kids make something to keep them cosy, from Blizzard the Reindeer (complete with bright red nose) to

Make your own animal origami models with this book and printed papers. Explore the best nature has to offer, with 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a cheeky monkey to a sneaky snake and even a lovely lion. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends

Use this informative book to hone your skills in the art of sewing. A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a complete sewing course for first-timers. It starts by telling you which pieces of sewing kit you need to buy, explaining which fabrics to use and how to use paper patterns. The second part of the book is a structured course of 12 workshops, which build from the most basic ha

Working with the body’s seven chakras (energy centres) is an ancient practice to help attain optimal health and wellbeing. One way to do this is through the foods you eat. From light bites to main meals and Sarah’s wonderful chakra cakes, this book will inspire you to prepare simple meals that will nourish you in a whole new way. The recipes are organized Warming soups include Butternut Squash wit

Be present and connected in your home with feng shui and mindfulness techniques. Feng shui teaches that we are interconnected and interdependent. This includes the spaces that we live in and engage with every day. We are not separate from our homes, our spaces or the objects and people that surround us. How can we begin to connect to and appreciate our world, and see the beauty in each moment?

With these self-care and mindfulness practices, discover a path through the uncharted, invisible territory of grief and learn how you can change, grow and heal through the different types of losses in life. Grounded in author Heather Stang’s expertise and heartfelt desire to relieve suffering, Navigating Loss explores the invisible, often minimised, nature of grief in a variety of losses, from

Find healing and wisdom from the depth of the ocean with this beautiful deck of 52 cards and accompanying 64-page guidebook. Water calms, soothes, fascinates and inspires us. There are many aspects of the sea – beauty, grace, mystery, flow, power – which we can emulate in our daily lives. This special oracle deck highlights these qualities and allows you to channel the energy of the earth’s nat

Who doesn’t long for a little more romance in their home? The kind that makes your heart feel at ease when you walk inside and close the door on our fast-paced world. Today’s romantic interiors come in many different forms, but all share a passion for beauty. Romantic rooms are filled with treasures that honour the past and defined by graceful furnishings, subtle hues and evocative items. It’s

More than 75 stunning recipes and a wealth of inspiration for how to host and bake for the perfect afternoon tea party. The ultimate guide to enjoying this experience to the full at home, from insights into the history, traditions and etiquette of afternoon tea to achievable recipes. Learn how to create a three-tiered cake stand brimming with delicious treats that will be the envy of any tea s

The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast.

Kombucha is a fermented drink (made using tea, sugar, a simple bacteria and yeast) that is known for its health-giving properties. It is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, along with the trends for home-fermenting, preserving and enjoying ‘living’ foods.  Louise Avery began brewing kombucha in 2010 as part of a self-sufficient and healthy lifestyle, living on a Scottish Island in the Hebride

Wave goodbye to boring shop-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care – the healthier, tastier and cheaper option. The lunch hour is one that can be the biggest highlight or disappointment of any day. A shop-bought meal purchased in haste is so often a bland specimen, shovelled down without a second

Unravel the history, sample the flavours, and experience the amazing versatility of the worlds favourite brew and all its health-giving properties. Tea expert Timothy d’Offay starts with the very basics with a section on water and tea tools to make brewing easier. Then, as well as traditional ways of making tea, he explores new brewing methods such as ‘Flow Brew’, which involves brewing one tea th

Its time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, and instead elevate the cordials, infusions, syrups and mocktails to unprecedented heights of deliciousness. For too long designated drivers, detoxers and teetotallers have been left out in the cold when it comes to great drinks. Instead they are forced to sip on the same insipid fruit juices that make up most alcohol-free offe

Discover a sparkling region in Southern Italy which offers the most tantalizing food, through 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention using the best ingredients. Italian food reflects culture. In Italy cooking is the product of geography, history, and religion. ‘Italian cooking’ is really a patchwork of local and regional cuisines, all fiercely claiming to be the best in the country.

A collection of the finest sandwich recipes from around the world. From the humble cheese and tomato sandwich to an enormous meatball sub, the sandwich is both a comforting classic and the most versatile type of food imaginable. Whether you want a simple snack to stick in your lunchbox or something more substantial to see away a Sunday morning hangover, Great Sandwiches has delicious recipes from

This book is such a page-turner, I just want to fill my eyes up with more and more of the patina-filled rooms and Hans' styling.' Review of In the Mood for Colour, Jeska Hearne, Lobster & Swan blog. In Hans Blomquist's new book Inspired by Nature, the stylist and art director identifies the connection between our home environment and our emotional wellbeing.

Join the gin craze with this captivating introduction to the world of gin, plus recipes for perfect gin cocktails, brought to you by award-winning bartender and bestselling author Tristan Stephenson.

An expert guide to setting up your home bar plus over 75 cocktail recipes to try from one of the world’s leading bartenders, drinks industry innovators and best-selling author.