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  Notes from an Island

  Tove Jansson, Alexander Chee

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  From a renowned artist and writer, a deeply personal nature journal that includes sketches from her romantic partner, artist Tuulikki “Tooti” Pietilä. In the bitter winds of autumn 1963, Tove Jansson, helped by Brunström, a maverick fisherman, raced to build a cabin on a treeless island in the Gulf of Finland. The island was Klovharun, where for thirty summers Tove and her beloved partner, the visual artist, Tuulikki “Tooti” Pietilä, lived, painted, and wrote, energized by the solitude and shifting seascapes. The island's flora, fauna, and weather patterns provided deep inspiration which can be seen reflected in all of Jansson's work, most famously in her bestselling novel The Summer Book and her longstanding comic strip and novels for children, Moomin. Tove's signature spare, quirky prose, and Tooti's subtle ink washes and aquatints combine to form a work of meditative beauty, a chronicle of living peacefully in nature and observing the island’s ecology and character. Notes from an Island is both a work of artistic collaboration and an homage to the deep love the two women shared. One feels as if Jansson’s journal, with Tooti’s sketches tucked inside, has been unearthed like a treasure from under a pile of old quilts in the back of their rustic cabin.Includes a companion PDF of images from the print edition.

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  Dinner with Mr Darcy - Recipes...

  Pen Vogler

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  'A delightful collection of Austen-inspired dishes' – Bee Wilson, Stella Magazine
  
  'It's a great idea – a book that you can read as well as cook from, and one that, uniquely, sends you straight back to the novels themselves' – Telegraph Online
  
  'In this charming bit of historical reconstruction, Pen Vogler takes authentic recipes from Austen's time and updates them for today. You'll find everything you need to recreate Netherfield Ball in your front room.' – Kathryn Hughes, The best books on food, The Guardian
  
  Enter Austen's world through the kitchens and dining rooms of her characters, and her own family.
  
  Food is an important theme in Austen's novels, used as a commodity for showing off, as a way of showing kindliness among neighbours, as part of the dynamics of family life, and – of course – for comic effect.
  
  Dinner with Mr Darcy takes authentic recipes from the period, inspired by the food that features in Austen's novels and letters, and adapts them for contemporary cooks. The text is interwoven throughout with quotes from the novels, and feature spreads cover some of the key themes of food and eating in Austen's time, including table arrangements, kitchens and gardens, changing mealtimes, and servants and service. Whether you are hoping to beguile a single gentleman in possession of a substantial fortune, or you just want to have your own version of the picnic on Box Hill in Emma, you will find fully updated recipes using easily available ingredients to help you recreate the dishes and dining experiences of Jane Austen's characters and their contemporaries.

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  Cask Strength - The Story of the...

  Mike Gerrard

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  From its first use by the Ancient Egyptians, the barrel has left an unmistakable imprint on human history. The Romans used the barrel in all corners of their vast empire, and explorers could not have charted the globe or opened up trade routes without barrels to store their food and water. And in all its thousands of years of use, the barrel's basic design has barely changed at all—a testament to its sheer and simple perfection. 
   
   
    
  Cask Strength is more than a history book. In it, Mike Gerrard, an award-winning travel and drinks writer, investigates the making, buying, and selling of barrels and details how drinks like wine, tequila, rum, cognac, and others are enhanced by specific kinds of barrel production. 
   
    
    
  Today, modern distillers, brewers, and wine-makers continue to use barrels in new, creative ways—with the barrel providing up to 60-70% of their flavors. Without the barrel, we would have no bourbon, no oak-aged chardonnay, no barrel-aged stouts . . . and no tabasco sauce, either. 
   
    
   
  Gerrard's expertise and palpable passion for good beverages interestingly made will ignite the curiosities of booze fans and history buffs alike as Cask Strength traces the simple splendor of the barrel.

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  Hammer It Home - The Complete...

  Larry Sobon, Jack Haun

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  Hammer It Home: The Complete Guide to Framing Your Dream House 🏡🛠️📘 
  Welcome home builders, dreamers, and do-it-yourself aficionados! Does the very thought of constructing your own home from the ground up ignite your imagination? Are you prepared to take the leap from vision to reality? Your comprehensive guide to the art of framing is at your fingertips! 
  Introducing "Hammer It Home: The Complete Guide to Framing Your Dream House." This volume isn't just a manual; it's a cornerstone of knowledge, sharing the artistry and expertise necessary to craft the skeleton of your sanctuary. 
  Embark on an in-depth venture into home framing: 
  🏡 Structural Foundations: Solidify your understanding of residential framing with core concepts that ensure strength and longevity for your home. 
  🛠️ Detailed Illustrations: Visualize your progress with detailed drawings and diagrams that guide you through each phase of construction, from sill plates to roof trusses. 
  📘 Material Mastery: Select the right lumber and hardware for your project with confidence, understanding the balance of quality and cost. 
  🏡 Sustainable Practices: Build with the future in mind, incorporating energy-efficient and eco-friendly framing techniques that benefit both your household and the environment. 
  Open the gateway to construction mastery with "Hammer It Home." Here begins the adventure of building not just a house, but a home filled with aspirations, memories, and stability, one joist at a time. 
  Grab your hammer, don your hard hat, and let "Hammer It Home" guide you to the proud moment when you can say, "I built this." Your dream house awaits! 🏡🛠️📘📐

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  Culinary Excellences Of Umbria -...

  J. Bastiani

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  Take a culinary journey through the heart of Italy with this book on Umbrian typical recipes. This region is home to some of the most authentic and delicious dishes in the country, and this book showcases the best of the best. 
  Discover the rich history and culture of Umbria through its traditional dishes, such as pasta alla norcina, made with black truffle and sausage from Norcia, and strangozzi, a type of spaghetti made from flour and water. Indulge in the succulent roasted pork, porchetta, stuffed with garlic, rosemary, and fennel. Savor the flavors of hearty soups like spelled soup and torta al testo, a flatbread filled with prosciutto, cheese, or vegetables. 
  Of course, no Umbrian meal is complete without a glass of wine. The book features some of the region`s best wines, including Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Rosso Riserva, and Grechetto di Todi. 
  Through detailed recipes, this book transports you to the rolling hills and charming villages of Umbria. You`ll feel like a local as you explore the region`s culinary treasures and learn about its culture and history. 
  So, whether you`re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavors of Umbria. Get ready to indulge in the rich and hearty cuisine of this enchanting region and elevate your culinary skills with Umbrian typical recipes.

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  From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots...

  Geoff Deane

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  A very funny book packed with very funny stories, written by a very funny and often peculiar man Jonathan Ross.  The Samuel Pepys of East London Maurice Gran.  As the lead singer of Modern Romance he toured the world, as the screenwriter of Kinky Boots he conquered Hollywood, now comes Geoff Deane's latest act as a brilliant and witty ranconteur in this hilarious memoir.  Geoff Deane has worked as a fly-pitcher selling out of a suitcase, and flogged suits on Brick Lane market in London's East End. He was the singer in a much-loved culty punk band the Leyton Buzzards, a floppy-haired pop star in Modern Romance, a songwriter, and record producer. He wrote a gay anthem for John Waters drag queen muse Divine, worked as journalist and restaurant critic for style magazines The Face and Arena, before becoming a successful writer and producer of TV comedy. And then he wrote a couple of films, one of which, Kinky Boots, became a Tony Award winning Broadway  stage show.  With a cast ranging from local oddballs to international celebrities, Geoff Deane's unique take on the world is only matched by his extraordinarily rich use of language, with a smattering of Cockney rhyming slang, Yiddish and Polari.  A glossary is provided.

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