Emma Kay: 7 books

In a society seemingly so obsessed with food – the preparing, eating, sharing and sheer enjoyment of what and how we all eat – the humble kitchen utensil and its evolution is an often overlooked aspect of Britain’s heritage. Yet antique and vintage kitchenalia can tell us so much about Britain’s...

A cup of coffee and a slice of cake, a glossy book in hand to cook for friends, Sunday lunch with the family at the local pub – most of us take these simple everyday pleasures for granted. But how did we learn to cook and what inspired us to get better at it? Today’s food-obsessed culture has...

From traditional seaside holiday treats like candy floss, ice cream and fish ‘n’ chips, to the British fascination for cooking and baking, the Victorian era has shaped British culinary heritage. Victoria’s austere attitude after an age of Regency indulgence generated enormous cultural change....

Twenty sexy short stories that give a new meaning to job satisfaction ... From encounters with the boss to affairs with colleagues or forbidden liaisons with clients, these stories revolve around all manner of workplace relationships and environments. There are orgies at the office, frisky fun at...

Rencontre aux Bahamas, Anne McAllister Sydney n’a plus le choix : si elle veut échapper à l’associé de son père qui la poursuit de ses assiduités, elle doit quitter ce maudit yacht sur-le-champ ! La voilà donc qui saute par dessus bord pour rejoindre un autre bateau qu’elle aperçoit au...

An interdisciplinary effort of scholars from history, women’s studies, and family and consumer sciences, Remaking Home Economics covers the field’s history of opening career opportunities for women and responding to domestic and social issues. Calls to “bring back home economics” miss the...

In the past, music therapy work with children typically took place in special schools without the family being present. More recently, music therapy has become a widespread practice, and this book reflects the variety of settings within which music therapists are now working with children together...