In a world where cooking has become increasingly complex it is perhaps an opportune time to demonstrate that simply prepared and cooked food is as good, if not better than the complicated offerings recently in vogue. This book presents a collection of recipes.

An antidote to modern lifestyles, this book tackles busy and stressful working lives with its simple, straightforward and unpretentious approach. The authors show how a contemporary look can be achieved without the need to call in the professionals.

This sourcebook for home design explores remodeling and reorganizing--everything from assessment to choosing floors, creating rooms, and providing practical maintenance.

A highly decorative sourcebook, Chinese Style is an evocative exploration of the design, style, art and culture of this rich, ancient world, offering classic design principles that are still applicable to contemporary living.

This sourcebook contains eight step-by-step projects, all of which can be completed in a weekend. There are ideas for inside the home as well as outdoors. Projects are accompanied by a template and two alternative, more complex designs, and include a tabletop and mirror frame.

This is an A-Z directory of new and original jokes, toasts and one-liners organized around popular wedding speech themes so that anyone preparing a wedding speech should be able to find ideas and light-hearted material that can be easily incorporated into their speech or toast.

The Japanese have an innate sense of style in the arts, architecture, interior design and especially in their attitude to flowers and plants within the home. This book guides you through the basic techniques needed to create your own arrangements.

This title includes 65 informal yet distinctive flower arrangements for a variety of interiors and lifestyles. The book is divided into four sections, each of which is defined by a style and mood. It contains sensational ideas for everyday as well as special occaisions from weddings to Hallowe'en.

Continuing from Terence Conran's Small Spaces , this book takes you easily through the entire planning sequence, providing a progressive organisational sequence that melds interior, exterior, and borrowed landscape into an elegant, practical, and integrated whole.

A guide to maximizing space in the home through creative storage. Shows readers how to plan their space and assess their storage needs to suit both their home and their lifestyle, and offers time-saving strategies to make everyday routines more efficient. Includes a directory of storage products.

The garden - whether it is a shady patio, a small yard or just a tiny balcony - is increasingly treated as an area for relaxation and entertaining. This book bridges the gap between interiors and exteriors, offering simple, stylish ideas for transforming your outdoor spaces.

Journeying through the sun-drenched Southern Italian island of Sicily, this title offers a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Easy, stylish and authentic dishes are included and an introductory chapter features information on essential ingredients plus recipes from the staple store.

Featuring 25 places from around the world, this book is intended for those who want to get married abroad. It provides information on the religious and civil ceremonies available, residency requirements and the best time of year to go to each destination. It includes contact details for the venues that do the planning and preparations.

Minimalism in interior design goes beyond plain white surfaces and this illustrated book helps to explain how. Through sections covering the origins of minimalism and how colour can be used within it, this guide should be of use to anyone wanting to decorate in this exciting and modern style.

A companion for anyone planning a wedding, this book covers all aspects of the preparations, from rings to venues, and catering to invitations, and much more. Its aim is practicality, a book that the bride or groom can fill in and use for reference as the big day approaches.

There are tips for styling and smart solutions for getting organised, storing and displaying, as well as inspiration and information on decorating every room.

Illustrating over 50 ideas for decorative tables, ranging from impromptu family gatherings and intimate breakfasts to specially themed dinner parties and seasonal weddings, this guide to modern table flowers features 20 imaginative and inspirational floral themes for contemporary homes.