Featuring history, trivia, recipes, sushi profiles, preparation and etiquette tips and more, this pocket guide is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of sushi.

From seaweed-wrapped maki rolls to tuna-topped nigiri, dive into this celebration of one of the world’s favorite delicacies

There are few foods more recognizable than sushi. Originating in Japan, the iconic fluffy white rice that’s topped, wrapped or rolled with beautifully prepared fish and vegetables is an art form as much as it is a meal.

This handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following and much
Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, The Little Book of Sushi will be your handy guide to the bite-sized delicacy which has found favor all over the world.
128 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2023

This edition
Format
128 pages, Paperback
Published
September 5, 2023 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781800078406 (ISBN10: 1800078404)
ASIN
1800078404
Language
English

Liz Dean

Uncover the mysteries of the tarot with this quick and convenient guide from tarot expert Liz Dean.

The tarot is a secret system of symbols that has been used for almost 600 years, and is becoming increasingly popular today as people look for meaning and reassurance in our ever-changing and chaotic world. This form of spiritual counsel can be used to seek answers to life’s key “Will I find success in my chosen career?”, “Will I find true love?”, “What does the future hold?,” and “Will I be happy?” This book empowers the reader by revealing the knowledge that each card brings, and how every reading can give a dynamic understanding of events, personalities, and relationships. With sample readings and concise interpretations, tarot expert Liz Dean gives you the confidence to approach the cards holistically. Freed from concentrating solely on the meaning of individual cards, you will begin to see them as a story or journey of life that gives you a clear picture of the past, present, and future.
144 pages, Hardcover

Published January 10, 2023

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
Published: January 10, 2023 by CICO Books
ISBN: 9781800651869 (ISBN10: 1800651864)
Language: English

Easy Vegan Recipes for Tasty, Healthy Eating on a Budget Alexa Kaye

A pocket-sized guide to all things vegan grub, this little book is the perfect gift for students who hunger for easy, affordable and feel-good food

The student lifestyle doesn't always lend itself to extravagant cooking - most of the time you might get by with toast - but this book is for those that crave a little creativity, sustainability and flavour in the kitchen.

Vegan student food always packs a plant-based punch, promising tasty ingredients, high nutritional value and ethical peace of mind. Featuring an array of budget-friendly, flavourful and easy-to-make meals, this guide gives you the vegan recipes you need to spice up your student suppers.

From comfort food to gourmet dishes, study snacks to batch bakes and delicious drinks, the recipes, tips and trivia inside this book will put the variety in your vegan diet.

Whether you're already a meat-free chef, a vegan cooking newcomer or an omnivore looking to explore plant-based food in your student kitchen, this book will provide you with the tools to ensure great taste every mealtime.

128 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2024

This edition
Format
128 pages, Paperback
Published
May 9, 2024 by Summersdale Publishers
ISBN
9781837992768 (ISBN10: 1837992762)
ASIN
1837992762
Language
English

The Perfect Gift for Lovers of the Water of Life by Tom Hay

A stylishly designed gift book to celebrate all things whiskey, with recipes, quotes, history and trivia. The perfect gift for whiskey lovers

Scotch or Irish?
Bourbon or rye?

However you like your whiskey, this book is a masterful blend of history, terminology, tips and memorable quips. Topped up with dozens of recipes to suit any whiskey lover’s palate – from classic cocktails to Scotch-imbued fudge and smoky bourbon glaze – this neat little miscellany will deepen your appreciation of this superlative spirit
160 pages, Hardcover

Published November 16, 2021

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Format
160 pages, Hardcover
Published
November 16, 2021 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781786857965 (ISBN10: 1786857960)
ASIN
1786857960
Language
English

Monday will now be referred to as Mon-Yay! Kate Freeman

Age is just a number, but it's also an excuse to have some good-natured fun; this hilarious survival guide for seniors will show you how to age disgracefully.

Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that counts

Now that you're a senior, you'll come to realize that there is nothing that can't be fixed by a quick trip to the garden center, that your "bad back" will reliably get you out of any tricky situation and that it's now socially acceptable to call anyone younger than you "Dear" rather than remember their actual name. In other words, now the real fun begins!

Encouraging you to laugh, embrace life and enjoy the ride, the pearls of wisdom in this no-nonsense handbook will guide you through all the pleasures and pitfalls of your latter years.

Filled with original illustrations and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to keep those gray cells active and the cobwebs at bay, The Little Instruction Book for Seniors will make the perfect gift for retirees or a milestone birthday.

96 pages, Hardcover

Published November 12, 2024

This edition
Format
96 pages, Hardcover
Published
November 12, 2024 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781837993710 (ISBN10: 1837993718)
ASIN
1837993718
Language
English

Joshua Charow

Joshua Charow spent the past two years creating his first photography book titled 'Loft Law. The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts' about artists living under the protection of the Loft Law. The law, enacted in 1982 (Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law), granted protection and rent stabilization to thousands of artists who were living illegally in commercial and manufacturing zoned lofts in neighborhoods like Soho, Tribeca, and the Bowery after the manufacturing industry predominantly left Manhattan.

Two years ago, he found a map of the remaining protected buildings, rang hundreds of doorbells, and photographed and interviewed over 50 artists who are still living in these incredible lofts to this day. As New York currently faces an unprecedented amount of vacant commercial space, this is the perfect timing for this incredible untold story.


ISBN: 9788862088152
Language: English
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 108
Binding: Hardbound
Release: Spring 2024

An invigorating guide for tasting, naming, and visualizing the chromatic diversity of wine

While smell and taste dominate the experience of sipping wine, Florence de La Riviére turns our eyes to its color, instead inspiring an artistic and visual approach to wine tasting. Throughout The Look of Wine, readers will meet winegrowers, oenologists, sommeliers, and scientists to weave a canvas of universal words representing the chromatic palette of wines. Alongside this descriptive vocabulary, original photography captures the authenticity of color while leaving room for interpretation. Each family of color is visually represented by a wine, with a description of its hues and the natural and human processes that contributed to creating it. Neither a directory of the colors of wine nor a technical encyclopedia, The Look of Wine is a living tribute to oenology’s chromatic diversity, with a focus on still, unmutated whites and reds, as well as rosés.

216 pages

A dawn-to-dusk instruction manual for living effortlessly and elegantly in the modern world

The MR PORTER Guide To A Better Day covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, from morning rituals, to flawless grooming to handy tips for taking the work out of your working and social life.

Compiled by MR PORTER’s Editors and featuring wisdom from Messrs Tom Ford, Laird Hamilton and more, this book is packed with expert advice, helpful illustrations and full-colour photography that explores the habits and routines of the world’s most stylish men. Of course, it’s also got the wardrobe side of things covered: between each chapter, a dedicated section on ‘How To Dress’ offers a deep dive into the ins and outs of contemporary menswear, offering rules and guidelines on what to wear and how to wear it, whether you’re heading out for a fancy dinner, or spending a weekend recovering from just such a thing. Drawing on MR PORTER’s unparalleled experience of dressing discerning gentlemen across the globe, it is the definitive volume that every man of taste should have on his bookshelf this season.

Introduction • 1. Morning Routine • 2. Fitness • 3. Grooming • 4. Work • 5. Wellness/Mental Health • 6. Eating & Drinking • 7. Socialising • 8. Home • 9. Play

Format: Paperback
Size: 24.0 x 17.0 cm
Extent: 340 pp
Illustrations: 225
Publication date: 8 June 2020
ISBN: 9780500295700

The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Italy

Italy feels comfortingly familiar for many. The very name conjures images of ruby red tomatoes, zippy Vespas and classical statues – yet beyond the clichés lies a complexity and variety that’s perpetually surprising. This is a place where laid-back living meets industrious craft, where well-heeled patrons tuck into simple dishes at rustic trattorie and where family, community and passion are the threads that lace it all together. For well over a decade Monocle has roamed the length of the boot – from the craggy peaks of the Dolomites to the azure waters of Sicily – and this is the result of their dedicated reporting. Join them as they throw down their towels at the best bagni, sit front row at dazzling runway shows, call in at vineyards, gelato spots and furniture fairs and maybe even hit a disco or two. Be prepared to see Italy through a whole new lens.


About the Author
Tyler Brûlé is the Editor-in-chief of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine's Editor, Chiara Rimella is its Culture Editor and Joe Pickard, its Books Editor.

Format: Hardback
Size: 30.0 x 22.5 cm
Extent: 304 pp
Publication date: 25 March 2021
ISBN: 9780500971130

Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck, Fiona Wilson, Joe Pickard
The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Japan.

Ever since it launched in 2007, Monocle has had a rich and deep connection with Japan. From day one the magazine has had a Tokyo bureau – which today also encompasses a Monocle shop and radio studios – run under the watchful eye of Asia bureau chief Fiona Wilson.

Over the past decade the magazine has built up a unique understanding and passion for the nation. It has covered everything from a live journey on the Emperor’s jet and the tastiest places to eat in Kagoshima to the fashion designers crafting new levels of excellence and the businesses with remarkable stories untold outside Japan. This new book reveals the best of the nation in the run up to the 2020 Olympics. Complete with stunning photography and intriguing essays, it is a unique showcase of a country that for many remains a mystery.


Contents List
1. Introduction (illustrated) • 2. Essays • 3. The Nation (main photo section) • 4. Business & Brands • 5. Culture & Sport • 6. Portraits of the People (profiles) • 7. Architecture, Design & Fashion • 8. Retail • 9. Mobility/Transport • 10. Hospitality, Food & Drink 11. Know your cities (expos on main cities)


About the Author
Monocle is a global affairs and lifestyle magazine, 24-hour radio station, website, retailer and media brand, all produced by Winkontent Ltd. It was founded by Tyler Brûlé, a Financial Times columnist, and founder of Wallpaper* magazine. Described by CBC News reporter Harry Forestell as a ‘meeting between Foreign Policy and Vanity Fair’, the magazine aims to provide a global perspective on international affairs, business, culture, design and fashion. The magazine is edited by Andrew Tuck.


Format: Hardback without Jacket
Size: 30.0 x 22.5 cm
Extent: 304 pp
Publication date: 14 May 2020
ISBN: 9780500971079

From Annabel Gat, the author of The Astrology of Love & Sex, comes a fascinating guide that provides a deeper look at Moon signs—the zodiac sign the moon occupied at one's birth.

Most casual fans of astrology are familiar with their Sun sign, but your Moon sign is just as essential to your astrological profile. While the Sun sign symbolizes your ego and will, your Moon sign represents your inner world, your emotional landscape—your feelings, memories, and subconscious; your fears, needs, and desires.

Organized into twelve chapters, one for each Moon sign, The Moon Sign Guide details the characteristics and personality traits for each sign in relation to key aspects of life, including self-care, home, family, work, friendship, love, and compatibility. The book also includes a glimpse into progressed moons because as you age, your Moon sign changes, providing new emotional perspectives.

Illustrated throughout and packaged as a lovely hardcover with foil-stamping and gilded edges, The Moon Sign Guide is an invaluable reference for astrology enthusiasts of all levels and modern mystics looking to explore lunar energies and gain deeper insights into themselves and others.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Annabel Gat writes the daily and monthly horoscope column at VICE. She is a practicing astrologer certified by the International Society for Astrological Research.

ACCESSIBLE: Organized into twelve easy-to-navigate chapters (from Aires Moon to Pisces Moon), this guide is packed with information that will appeal to astrology fans of all levels. And every two and half years, your progressed Moon sign changes, making this guidebook a handy reference you'll turn to for many years to come.

EXCELLENT SELF-DISCOVERY TOOL: Astrology is a wonderful way to further explore and care for yourself and your emotional well-being. By learning about your Moon sign, you learn more about who you are and what you need to feel emotionally secure, safe, and nurtured.

EYE-CATCHING PACKAGE: With foil stamping on the cover, silver gilded edges, and vibrant illustrations throughout, this book makes a lovely gift for zodiac lovers and anyone captivated by the powerful and mysterious moon, and an excellent companion to The Astrology of Love & Sex.

Perfect for:

• Astrology enthusiasts of all levels, horoscope readers, and anyone who can't get enough of all things zodiac
• Fans of wicca, mysticism, spirituality, and tarot
• Those who enjoyed The Astrology of Love & Sex, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, and You Were Born for This

208 pages

The Most Beautiful Villages of France: Discover 164 Charming Destinations

Author Les Plus Beaux Villages De France

Discover the 158 most picturesque villages to visit in France in the newest edition of this illustrated travel guide.

From Vézelay with its UNESCO listed Sainte-Madeleine basilica, to Piana’s dramatic cliffs in Corsica, and from Ménerbes’s Provençal charm to Olargues’s origins dating back to prehistory, this illustrated guide unveils the beauty of rural France, providing complete visitor information for these exceptionally preserved destinations. Carefully selected each year, the featured French villages are replete with historical, architectural, and natural riches.

A brief history of each village is accompanied by recommendations for monuments, museums, places to visit, accommodation options ranging from hotels to campsites, restaurants, markets, artisanal products and local specialties. Details on leisure activities encompass festivals, events, and excursions that encourage visitors to explore the surrounding area on foot, by canoe, or on horseback.

This fully updated new edition includes a supplement on the history of more than twenty sweet gourmet regional specialties. In addition to an overview map of France, each village is featured on an easy-to-read detail road map, accompanied by indications for the best way to arrive by car, train, and airplane. Suggestions for neighboring villages that should not be missed simplify itinerary planning. Cross references and an index by region complete this practical, authoritative, and accessible illustrated guide.



About The Author

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, founded in 1982, protects and promotes the heritage of villages rigorously selected for their patrimonial wealth and architectural quality. It pioneered an international federation of the Most Beautiful Villages of the World, which is committed to sustainable development and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage in Belgium, Quebec, Italy, and Japan.


Publish Date: May 03, 2022

Format: Trade Paperback

Category: Travel - Europe - France

Publisher: Flammarion

Pages: 280

Mark Ottaway

A visual celebration of the loveliest villages in Greece, all set in landscapes of overwhelming magnificence

From the Ionian Islands in the west to the brilliant blue and white of the Aegean, the villages of Greece and its islands present a picture of incomparable beauty.

The variety of village life and building springs from a multitude of histories and influences, often through foreign occupation. Yet this cannot disguise the fact that these villages are all, in their separate ways, an expression of Greekness, one of the most durable ideals in history.

Here are the most beautiful villages created by that spirit. Complete with appendices of useful information for the traveller, The Most Beautiful Villages of Greece and the Greek Islands presents a fabulous picture of a culture largely lost to other countries of Europe, but loved by visitors every year.

Contents List
Introduction • The Mainland The Peloponnese: Arkadia, Messinia, Lakonia, The Mani Pelion, Epiros, Evritania • The Islands • The Cyclades • Other Aegean Islands: The Dodecanese, Chios, The Argo-Saronic • The Ionian • A Traveller’s Guide

About the Author
Mark Ottaway is the former ChiefTravelWriter at the The Sunday Times.
Hugh Palmer is one of most renowned photographers in the UK of gardens and rural life. He has contributed extensively to the Most Beautiful Villages... series.

Format: PLC (no jacket)
Edition Type: Compact edition
Size: 24.2 x 19.5 cm
Extent: 216 pp
Illustrations: 285
Publication date: 16 May 2011
ISBN: 9780500515747

Michael Jacobs

A tribute to Provence, its villages and its spirit of place which continues to entrance visitors

The Greeks, the Romans, the barbarians of the North and the Moors have all left their traces in its villages and small towns, from the hills and mountains of the Lubéron to the villages perchés of the Alpes-Maritimes.

It is in smaller communities that the true Provençal spirit can be found: in sunlight falling across the tightly grouped terracotta roofs, or in the velvety shade in an ancient square – the country of Marcel Pagnol and Jean de Florette. Such scenes come alive here in Hugh Palmer’s radiant photographs and Michael Jacobs’ evocative accounts.

The book opens with the villages of the Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhône then moves east to the Var and eventually the mountains of the Alpine départements, drawing out the special characteristics of each region. Here are the tranquil villages of the centre, but in stark contrast are the fortified hill villages of the east, perched on crests or terraced along the mountainside.

Contents List
Introduction • Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône: Ansouis; Bonnieux and Pont Julien; Crestet; Gordes; Lacoste; Lourmarin; Ménerbes; Oppède-le-Vieux; Roussillon; Séguret; Vaison-la-Romaine; Venasque; Eygalières; Les Baux-de-Provence • Var and Alpes- Maritimes: Ampus; Bargemon; Cotignac; Entrecasteaux; Les Arcs- sur-Argens; Seillans; Tourtour; Trigance; Villecroze; Éze; La Brigue; Lucéram; Peillon; Saint-Paul-de-Vence; Saorge • Alpes-de-Haute- Provence: Annot; Colmars-les-Alpes; Entrevaux; Lurs; Méailles; Riez

About the Author
Michael Jacobs has written many books on European travel, including the Penguin Guide to Provence.

Hugh Palmer is one of most renowned photographers in the UK of gardens and rural life. He has contributed extensively to the Most Beautiful Villages... series.

Lauren Li

The 'It Factor' - the French have it in spades. Discover how they apply it to their homes

Trends comes and go, but one style that remains perennially popular is the French look. The French prioritise plaisir (pleasure) in their lifestyles and it's no different for their interiors. The New French look is spirited and fresh, layered but never fussy, effortless yet always chic. It uses elements of colour and pattern confidently to create an elegant atmosphere, but with a sense of exuberance. It references history, without ever looking stale and stuffy. There's a respectful nod to the past but, at the same time, the interiors are edgy.

Interior designer Lauren Li takes practical deep-dive into some of the examples of the New French look to discover what makes them so appealing. From the city to the beach, the country and the mountains, this first book in the Style Study series showcases leading interior spaces, unpacking the guiding principles the reader can learn how to achieve the look for themselves at home.

About the Author
Lauren Li is the founding director of Melbourne interior design studio Sisällä, born of a passion to create beautifully rich spaces reflective of her clients' context, lifestyles and individual desires. She has more than 20 years of experience across the residential, retail and commercial sectors. Sisällä's projects have been recognised by several awards
programmes, including the Australian Interior Design Awards, and as a five-time finalist of House & Garden's Top 50 Rooms. Lauren is also a regular contributor to The Design Files.


Format: Hardback
Size: 23.2 x 19.4 cm
Extent: 224 pp
Illustrations: 170
Publication date: 8 February 2024
ISBN: 9781760763398

Edited by Wallace Schroeder, Selected by A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis

A collection of reviews for the 1,000 most important, popular, and influential movies of all time.

While critiques of beloved Hollywood milestones from Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles are all included, this book is notably a resource for the modern cinema buff and student. Nowhere else can one find this curated collection of reviews with such special features as lists of best films by category and year, as well as unique recommendations and sidebars for the modern viewer--including what to watch and how: from DVD and Blu-Ray to streaming platforms.

In an era when most students and fans of film simply rely on the Internet for information, this category killer will prove its worth as a relevant and indispensable gift and reference.
About The Author

The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won ninety-five Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper.
Wallace Schroeder is a Texas-bred journalist who has twenty-five years of newspaper experience at the New York Times. An avid moviegoer since boyhood, he remembers the train wreck in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) as his first movie experience. Topping his own best-film list are Splendor in the Grass and The Wild Bunch.

Publish Date: October 01, 2019
Format: Hardcover
Category: Performing Arts - Film - Guides & Reviews
Publisher: Universe
Trim Size: 7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Pages: 1296
ISBN: 978-0-7893-3657-6