Our Selection

Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver took time off to travel around Italy and this book is the result. A gastronomic tour of this food producing and food loving country, with a combination of old and new dishes, some reinvented. Written in Jamie's inimitable style with easy to follow recipes, which ensure success. It's a pukka book with fabulous photos by his old mate, David Loftus.
amazon: £12.00 (rrp: £20)



Landmarks of Britain: The Five Hundred Places That Made Our History by Clive Aslet
Clive Aslet tours Britain and the 500 places that have defined our history. For each landmark, Aslet tells the story of a great event or figure. One entry could refer to a battlefield, the next the discovery of penicillin. Aslet's writing brings British history to life and we urge you to put this fascinating book on your Christmas list.
amazon: £18 (rrp: £30)




Cath Kidston In Print
Cath Kidston is well-known for her vintage style floral prints. Her latest book is about bringing her fresh style into your home and making it work. The beautifully illustrated book is full of good ideas and simple sewing projects, which even the most clumsy will manage. In some cases, you just need a tube of glue.
amazon: £10.49 (rrp: £14.99)




Garden Design Details by Arne Maynard
A treasure trove of ideas for every type of garden from the tiniest back yard to the full works. A portfolio of walls, paving, water features, lawns, furniture: Arne has covered the whole gamut. With his years of experience in garden design, learn how to choose the right elements for your outside space.
amazon: £21.00 (rrp: £30)




The Good Schools Guide
One of the best guides around and now in its tenth edition. If you are choosing schools, this is the only guide you should reach for. Covering the whole country, the write-ups are intelligently written and tell you all that you need to know.
amazon: £29.00




Dr. Joshi's Detox Diet
Dr. Joshi has a large following of celebrities and the like, whose lives he has turned round with his easy to follow detox diet. Short of getting an appointment with this detox guru, this book is the next best thing. It's neatly laid out with advice on giving your body a thorough cleanse.
amazon: £9.09 (rrp: £12.99)