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The Well Gardened Mind: Rediscovering Nature In The Modern World
by Sue Stuart-Smith‘The wisest book I’ve read for many years … Much more than a gardening book, much more than a guide to mental health … Hugely recommended’ Stephen Fry
First-time Gardener
by Kim WildeEager to wear gardening gloves but feel lost in the garden? Full of practical tips and detailed step-by step instructions, The First-Time Gardener is the beginner's guide to gardening. Kim Wilde turned from show biz to gardening and learned from scratch to become a recognised expert in the field.
Plot 29: A Love Affair With Land
by Allan Jenkins‘When I am disturbed, even angry, gardening has been a therapy. When I don't want to talk I turn to Plot 29, or to a wilder piece of land by a northern sea. There, among seeds and trees, my breathing slows; my heart rate too. My anxieties slip away.’
Peculiar Ground: A Novel
by Lucy Hughes-Hallett‘One of the best novels of the year so far’ The Times A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘Unlike anything I’ve read. Haunting and huge, and funny and sensuous. It’s wonderful’ Tessa Hadley ‘I just enjoyed it so very much’ Philip Pullman
One: A Greener Way To Cook For You, Your Family And The Planet
by Anna JonesAward-winning cook Anna Jones blazes the trail again for how we all want to cook now: quick, sustainably and stylishly.
A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art Of Buying For Life
by Tara ButtonNow more than ever, we live in a society where we covet new and shiny things. Not only has consumption risen dramatically over the last 60 years, but we are damaging the environment at the same time. That is why buying quality and why Tara Button’s Buy Me Once brand has such popular appeal.
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries From A Secret World
by Peter WohllebenSunday Times Bestseller ‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?
Coming Home to Ottercombe Bay
by Bella OsborneOttercombe Bay was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.
Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much; Just Right
by Niki BrantmarkUncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning ‘just enough’. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything.
Indoor Plants (Collins Gem)
by CollinsA practical, easy-to-use, pocketable guide covering all the basics of choosing and caring for plants in your home.
Craft Beer: More than 100 of the world’s top craft beers (Collins Little Books)
by Dominic RoskrowThis beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of craft beer including the major UK, US, and European microbreweries. It includes a fascinating history of the product, how it’s made, how best to drink it and details of the world’s finest craft beers.
Bodacious: The Shepherd Cat
by Suzanna CramptonBODACIOUS: THE SHEPHERD CAT is a heart-warming and charming tale in which Bodacious tells us about life as The Shepherd Cat on Black Sheep Farm.
National 4/5 Health And Food Technology Course Notes (Course Notes For Sqa Exams Ser.)
by Edna Hepburn Lynn Smith Leckie and Leckie StaffExam Board: SQA Level: N4/5 Subject: Health & Food Technology Full coverage of National 4 and 5 course specifications with list of learning intentions Attractive layout with clear text features National 5 content clearly marked for differentiation Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure Exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment Keep your learning on track/Stretch yourself to encourage self evaluation and provide challenge for higher ability students Active learning ideas: 'You Should Already Know', lists for student to check they are confident with before proceeding AND 'Make the link' highlights links between the topic and other areas of the course and/or across different subjects Assessment questions, exemplar work, model answers, suggested topic work Teacher Notes Answers online. PDF format
Everything is Washable and Other Life Lessons
by Sali Hughes‘Every home should have a copy' MARIAN KEYES How to buy jeans that fit Thirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboard Tiny acts for mental health How to support a friend going through IVF Why bad boys are an absolute waste of your time How to cope with working mum guilt
Mr Doubler Begins Again
by Seni Glaister‘Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ Hello! ‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes
365 Days Wild
by Lucy McRobert365 inspirational suggestions for enjoying nature. These 'Random Acts of Wildness' will encourage you to fall in love with, learn about or even help wildlife and wild places near you.
The Miracle of Vinegar: 150 Easy Recipes And Uses For Home, Health And Beauty
by Emma Marsden Aggie MacKenzie150 simple ways to use this amazing, low cost ingredient. Cleaning, cooking and everything in between!
Skogluft (Forest Air) (Forest Air) (Forest Air) (Forest Air): The Norwegian Secret to Bringing the Right Plants Indoors to Improve Your Health and Happiness: The Norwegian Secret To Using Plants To Dramatically Improve Health And Happiness
by Jorn ViumdalWhy do we spend so much time indoors, which is not our natural habitat? Why have trends such as forest-bathing become so popular? The answer to the last question lies in the proven benefits we obtain from our connection with nature – from increased productivity to feelings of happiness and an enhanced sense of wellbeing.
Spirit of the Home: How To Make Your Home A Sanctuary
by Jane AlexanderSpirit of the Home is a wonderful guide to creating your own sacred space and sanctuary and discovering peace and tranquillity.
The Happy Home for Ladies: A Heartwarming,uplifting Comedy About Friendship, Community And Love (The Lilly Bartlett Cosy Romance Collection #4)
by Michele Gorman Lilly Bartlett‘The perfect way to lose yourself’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of the Comfort Food Cafe series A gorgeous cosy read to curl up with, perfect for fans of Juliet Ashton, Jill Mansell and Debbie Johnson!
Orchard: A Year In England's Eden
by Benedict Macdonald Nicholas GatesSpend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries to come, for wildlife and for us.
How To Clean Your House
by Lynsey, Queen of CleanPacked with simple tips and tricks, this is everything you need to know about household cleaning.
Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way To A Calm And Happy Home
by Nicola LewisFrom the creator of This Girl Can Organise, the ultimate guide to decluttering your home in a fun, sustainable and meaningful way.
BOSH! How to Live Vegan
by Ian Theasby Henry Firth’The vegan Jamie Olivers.’ The Times Save the Planet and Feel Amazing