Jane Struthers: 6 books

This delightful book tells you everything you ever wanted to know about pies - from their surprising beginning in Ancient Egypt, through their adoption by the Romans to their journey to becoming a popular British classic. Did you know that originally the pastry on pies wasn't eaten? Or that what we...

Discover the secrets of the twelve signs of the zodiac to better understand yourself and those you love. In this detailed, authoritative yet easy-to-read book, bestselling astrologer Jane Struthers explains the full characteristics of each sign. Your Sun sign affects everything in your life,...

Part I: Packed with information introducing the key concepts of the horoscope, this is an ideal volume for those interested in going further than newspaper 'star signs'. Inside, you'll find: a guide to the planets, signs, elements, modes and houses; mind maps for the signs, planets and aspects; how...

Ever wondered how to predict the weather just by looking at the sky? Or wanted to attract butterflies to your garden? Is there a knack to building the perfect bonfire? And how exactly do you race a ferret? In this world of traffic tailbacks, supermarket shopping and 24-hour internet access,...

- What is the significance of holly at Christmas? - When should you make your figgy pudding? - Why was the Old Lad's Passing Bell rung on Christmas Eve? - And who was Good King Wenceslas? Did you know that, long before turkey arrived on our shores, it was traditional to serve a roasted wild...

Can you remember why the sea is salty? How does the moon affect the tide? Where were Britain's most notorious places for smugglers? And what was the mystery of St Michael's Mount? There are almost as many stories about the sea as there are pebbles on the beach. Beside the Seaside is a book...