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Ever tried to learn French and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.• Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.• A fun, jargon-free way to learn• Easy-to-understand French pronunciation• PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they’re incapablePaul’s course teaches you how to speak French more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you’ll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. His ‘word robbery’ will also help unlock the range of vocabulary you already know.Ideal for first-time learners or people who struggled in school, this book will help you absorb information quickly and efficiently, just like you did learning English as a child. Forget the way you used to be taught; this course guarantees you minimum effort and maximum success without the need for complex grammar rules or jargon.“There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple.” Paul NobleA quick, easy and fun way to unlock your basic language skills. Perfect for beginners, this book will give you all the information you need to build basic conversations and get by on your travels.Which Paul Noble product is right for me?I need a basic audio course for use on holiday or a business trip – choose The Essential Paul Noble Course.I am a beginner or near-beginner and need an in-depth audio course – choose The Paul Noble Complete Course.I have listened to a Complete Course and I would like to take my learning to the next level – choose The Paul Noble Next Steps Course.I have some understanding and have previously studied the language, I need a book to consolidate what I know and increase my conversational ability – choose The Paul Noble Unlocking Series.

Field tested by one of the most respected outdoor programmes in the world, ‘Collins Complete Hiking and Camping Manual’ is the most comprehensive guides available. It is broad in scope, while still focused on the essential skills and information that you need to travel safely and comfortably in any wilderness.Any backpacker knows that space in your rucksack is limited, but on your next trip pack the only guide that you will need. Use it for:• before you start your trip – for deciding on an itinerary, selecting equipment and figuring out what food, clothing and other supplies to pack, depending on whether you are going some where tropical or temperate• once you’re out in the wilderness – for choosing a campsite, setting up camp, navigating with map and compass, identifying trees and plants and preparing meals• if something unexpected happens – for finding a lost person, seeking shelter in bad weather (like thunderstorms) and first aid for common injuriesScattered throughout are Tricks of the Trail – additional tips for successful wilderness camping.CONTENTSTrip Planning, Equipment, Cooking, Nutrition, First Aid, Navigation, Wilderness Travel, Safety, WeatherSample Tricks of the TrailCotton What’s the worst thing to bring on a backpacking trip? Blue jeans. In most climates and environments, you should minimize your use of cotton clothing. Although cotton is comfortable to wear, cotton fibers absorb and retain water. Once wet, cotton loses heat 25 times faster than dry clothing. Wet cotton clothing can be a significant factor in hypothermia (see Hypothermia, page 293).

An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles – outside of arboretumsThis easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses it is put to and history.Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature – bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig and whole tree.Sample identification section:Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26mA slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit, especially if growing in an open, uncrowded situation.

Man is not ape. Dog is not wolf.From startling facts about its origins, to the fundamental reasons behind dog and man’s unbreakable attachment, Clever Dog: Understand What Your Dog is Telling You explores the myths that so many pet owners have been led to believe – and forms conclusions as to how our future relationship with the dog needs to change in order to survive, and thrive.With her unique understanding of the secret language of dogs and her belief that all dogs are ‘clever dogs’, Sarah uses amusing anecdote and useful case histories to discover the mysteries of dog behaviour and show us a way of communicating with the four-legged friend who shares our hearts and homes.Dog lovers can look at their best friends in a new light and create the perfect bond. As a world-leading expert in canine psychology, and often acknowledged as the ‘trainer’s trainer’, Sarah Whitehead shares her unique understanding of dogs in Clever Dog. With sections on Life, Love, Health and Happiness, this is a book about how we can become a harmonious team with our best friend. Here at last are the secrets your dog wants you to know.With fascinating case studies and expert practical advice, Clever Dog is much more than a guidebook – it is the book your dog would want you to buy.

Alice shares a fabulous selection of over 100 recipes in her new book, guiding you to be the best version of yourself with a range of meals, smoothies, sweets and treats that are easy to make and perfect for life on the go.Hundreds of thousands on Instagram have already been inspired by Alice’s meals that are both healthy and delicious. When people aren’t obsessing over her recipes, they are checking out her amazing abs. For Alice clean eating is all about developing a healthy relationship with food, and she believes that everyone can make permanent changes to their body with the right combination of diet and exercise. Alice will share her tips for creating enticing lunchboxes, breakfasts and dinners that fit your daily routine and will help you feel fantastic from the inside out. Arranged around your workout, Alice sets out what to eat post-work out, on rest days – and also your cheat day of course! Each recipe is tagged with dietary information on whether recipes are gluten-free or vegetarian, and there is an amazing variety of carb-free and low fat options too. Give your day a kick-start with crispy courgette fritters with smoked salmon for breakfast, spice your lunch up with chilli and coconut crusted turkey steaks, and give yourself a post-workout treat with grilled steak with balsamic puy lentils and feta for dinner. Alice’s cookbook also includes meal planners that will help you make those simple swaps to transform your lifestyle for the better.Don’t forget to check out Alice’s newly-launched YouTube channel where she shares her motivational tips and shows you how to prepare her favourite nourishing recipes!

This Christmas a little dog is in for a BIG adventure…Meet Claude. He’s a loveable, big-eared, permanently hungry French Bulldog, who loves his humans – the McCawley family of number 11 Maple Drive to be precise.When Daisy and Oliver McCawley start using new words like, ‘ferry’, ‘chateau’ and ‘France’, Claude realises they won’t be spending this Christmas at home. Only, when he finds himself on the street, as the family car pulls away, Claude realises he is ALONE. And more importantly, he is without all the yummy treats he knows the festive season brings…Cue the start of Claude’s Christmas Adventure. It all begins with a belly-flop through next door’s catflap, where he finds newly single and craft-a-holic Holly, Jack the ex-army postman, his arch nemesis Perdita the cat … and serious amounts of gingerbread.Maple Drive’s cutest resident is about to bring the street together for Christmas, in ways no-one could have imagined …A heart-warming and uplifting tale, perfect for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob, A Pug Like Percy and Home Alone.

Ching-He Huang is one of the brightest stars in modern Chinese cooking in the UK. Each week in her new BBC2 series she re-invents the nation's favourite Chinese dishes, modernising them with fresh, easy to buy ingredients, and offering simple practical tips and techniques. These are brought together in this beautiful book to accompany the series.Drawing on the experiences of top chefs, her family and friends, growers and producers and celebrity enthusiasts Ching sets out to discover the best Chinese cooking in the UK today, introducing easy-to-make Chinese food to sometimes resistant Brits, and painting a picture of modern Anglo-Chinese life in the UK as she goes.Ching's Chinese Kitchen begins with some of the most familiar dishes from a Chinese takeaway menu – Sweet & Sour Prawns, Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Chop Suey and Cantonese Vegetable Stir Fry, each with Ching's special and imaginative twist. Later we explore spicy Szechuan food: Noodles, Dumplings and Dim sum; Seafood; Fast Food ; Desserts and finally Celebratory Food, where Ching presents a complete banquet of dishes to celebrate the Chinese New Year.Ching's knowledge, charm and enthusiasm shine through as she shares the 'basic principles' of Chinese cooking including some of the simple techniques and tips taught by her Grandparents for tasty results. Using ingredients from high-street supermarkets and some imaginative suggestions for alternative ingredients, these classic Chinese dishes are updated, fresh and healthily prepared so that anyone can make and enjoy them.

An irresistible collection of easy-to-make recipes from the award-winning home bakery. Enjoy truly delicious cakes and bakes that are free from gluten, wheat or diary.Light and fluffy sponges, gorgeous cupcakes, rich fruit cakes and moreish traybakes – all without butter, flour or cream. Julia Thomas, the talented home cook behind the popular Cake Angels bakery, shares her secrets for a delicious range of well-loved cakes that everyone can enjoy, even if they have an intolerance or allergy.Cake Angels takes you step-by-step through the secrets of successful baking, explains frequently used ingredients and provides easy-to-follow recipes that even novice bakers will feel confident making. These cakes look impressive – with tempting frostings and pretty decorations – but don’t require hours in the kitchen nor resort to hard-to-find specialty ingredients. Divided into simple chapters this gorgeous, much-needed cookbook includes:Victoria spongeCarrot cakeChocolate, vanilla and lemon cupcakes with different frostingsChocolate and walnut browniesDate and caramel shortcakeRaspberry and almond traybakeCoffee and walnut cake with coffee creamItalian hazelnut cakeOrange and poppy seed cakeChocolate marmalade cake with chocolate cream fillingFlapjacksApricot and hazelnut traybakeGingerbread cupcakes with ginger caramel frostingWhite chocolate blondies

An irresistible collection of easy-to-make recipes from the award-winning home bakery. Enjoy truly delicious cakes and bakes that are free from gluten, wheat or diary.Light and fluffy sponges, gorgeous cupcakes, rich fruit cakes and moreish traybakes – all without butter, flour or cream. Julia Thomas, the talented home cook behind the popular Cake Angels bakery, shares her secrets for a delicious range of well-loved cakes that everyone can enjoy, even if they have an intolerance or allergy.Cake Angels takes you step-by-step through the secrets of successful baking, explains frequently used ingredients and provides easy-to-follow recipes that even novice bakers will feel confident making. These cakes look impressive – with tempting frostings and pretty decorations – but don’t require hours in the kitchen nor resort to hard-to-find specialty ingredients. Divided into simple chapters and with inspiring photographs, this gorgeous, much-needed cookbook includes:Victoria spongeCarrot cakeChocolate, vanilla and lemon cupcakes with different frostingsChocolate and walnut browniesDate and caramel shortcakeRaspberry and almond traybakeCoffee and walnut cake with coffee creamItalian hazelnut cakeOrange and poppy seed cakeChocolate marmalade cake with chocolate cream fillingFlapjacksApricot and hazelnut traybakeGingerbread cupcakes with ginger caramel frostingWhite chocolate blondies

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but only if we skip it.Since Victorian times, we have been told to breakfast like kings and dine like paupers. In the wake of his own type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Professor Terence Kealey was given the same advice. He soon noticed that his glucose levels were unusually high after eating first thing in the morning. But if he continued to fast until lunchtime they fell to a normal level. Professor Kealey began to question how much evidence there was to support the advice he’d been given, and whether there might be an advantage for some to not eating breakfast after all.Breakfast is a Dangerous Meal asks:• What is the reliable scientific and medical evidence for eating breakfast?• Why do people suppose that eating breakfast reduces the total amount of food they consume over the day, when the opposite is true?• Who should consider intermittent fasting by removing breakfast from their daily routine?• From weight loss to reduced blood pressure, what are the potential benefits of missing breakfast?

Andrew Whitley, organic baker and founder of The Village Bakery, reveals the deplorable state into which modern supermarket bread has fallen, and the secrets behind making good, nutritious bread at home.All is not well in British baking. Commercial bread is laced with additives to make it look good and stay soft. It uses varieties of wheat that have been bred for high yield and baking performance with little concern for human nutrition. To rush it through the bakery at the lowest possible cost, it's dosed with four times as much yeast as before. Described as 'fresh' when it may have been frozen and re-heated, it's sold as a loss-leader at knock-down prices which undermine what little respect it may once have commanded.Even before the Atkins diet frightened people off, there was evidence of a massive growth of intolerance – to gluten, wheat and yeast in particular. Call it coincidence. Dismiss it as hypochondria if you will. But things have come to a pretty pass when people avoid their staple food – the staff of life – in droves.‘Bread Matters’ offers a solution. Revealing the madness behind this modern adulteration of our most basic food as only an insider can, organic baker Andrew Whitley, founder of The Village Bakery in Melmerby, shows why and how to make real bread at home. Unlike many bread book authors, he has baked for a living for over 25 years. His recipes are fool-proof because he explains what’s really going on, demystifying the science, sharing a practical baker’s craft. Using the skills he deploys on his popular courses, he guides and inspires beginners and seasoned bakers alike. And he brings good news to those who have had to abandon bread because of dietary sensitivity, showing how to bake tasty and nutritious food without yeast, wheat or gluten.

Originally published as BOUNCE: How Champions Are MadeThe ‘Freakonomics of Sport’…What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life in general? Why doesn’t Tiger Woods “choke”? Why are the best figure skaters those that have fallen over the most and why has one small street in Reading produced more top table tennis players than the rest of the country put together.As a three-time Commonwealth table-tennis champion and two-time Olympian, Matthew Syed is perfectly placed to show what it takes to get to the top in any discipline. And as an award-winning writer for the sports and comment pages of the Times – and holder of a prize-winning degree from Oxford University – he knows the facts, the science and the personalities better than anyone.In his book Matt overturns myths and outdated thinking to show “why it is that top sportsmen seem to perceive faster, smarter and deeper than the rest of us.” He draws on the latest in neuroscience and psychology to discover why so many top athletes are superstitious, and meets the Hungarian man who turned his daughters into three of the best chess players in history – and explains how.Along the way, he introduces an extraordinary cast of footballers, cricketers, baseball players, speedskaters, scientists and experts – and interviews the East German athlete who became a man, and her husband. Matthew’s book is crammed full of fascinating stories and telling studies, insights and statistics, all brought together to make a wonderfully thought-provoking read.Matthew’s book is not simply the Freakonomics of sport though – it looks at big questions such as the nature of talent, what kind of practice actually works, how to achieve motivation, drugs in sport (and life) and whether black people really are faster runners. Fresh, ground-breaking and tackling subjects with wide appeal, Matthew’s book is sure to be one of the most talked-about of the year.