Octopus Books: 795 books
Plain Simple Useful
The Essence of Conran Style
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014
Terence Conran has always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to superficial styling as they are to the shoddy and second-rate. Applied to the home as...
Totally Chocolate
60 Deliciously Seductive Recipes
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2014
In this beautiful book, master patissier Eric Lanlard shares more than 60 favourite recipes that use the ingredient he loves the most. Now you can share Eric's passion with his selection of chocolate-based recipes, from quick cakes, bakes and simple sauces to glamorous desserts, show-stopping party...
What Would Marx Do?
How the greatest political theorists would solve your everyday problems
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2018
Have you ever wondered what Kant might have to say about your addiction to social media? Or whether Plato would be able to help resolve your constant arguments about what to watch on TV? Or if Hobbes would agree to feed your pet hamster while you're away on holiday?
When it comes to the really...
Eco Chic
The savvy shopper's guide to ethical fashion
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2007
The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic"...
Baby Massage
Proven techniques to calm your baby and assist development
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2019
Being massaged makes babies relax and cope better with stress, improves their muscular coordination and flexibility and helps them straighten tightly flexed hands and legs. And who better to teach parents how to acquire these essential skills than Peter Walker, the world's best-known baby massage...
Top 10 of London
250 Lists About London That Will Simply Amaze You!
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2012
New from Hamlyn's bestselling Top 10 of Everything series comes a special collection of 250 fascinating lists guaranteed to intrigue and amaze you. With lists covering people, buildings, boroughs, art, transport, tourism, commerce and sport, Top 10 of London will open your eyes to just how diverse...
by Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alexander Langlands
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
During World War Two Britain had to look to the land to provide the produce it had previously shipped in from abroad, meaning huge changes on both the agricultural and domestic scenes. Accompanying an 8-part BBC series and written by the three presenters who spend a year living on a reconstructed...
How To Make Your Own Drinks
Create Fresh Seasonal Drinks From Elderflower Cordial to Cinnamon Schnapps
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
In How to Make Your Own Drinks award-winning author Susy Atkins gives the low-down on how to create delicious cordials, wines, infusions, liqueurs and health-giving juices from fresh, seasonal home-grown or locally sourced ingredients with minimum fuss and maximum results. Recipes include thirst-quenching...
The Craft Beer Dictionary
An AZ of craft beer, from hop to glass
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2018
Get to grips with the craft beer revolution, with this stylish and in-depth guide to the many complex terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect beer.
Hundreds of entries cover every aspect of the craft beer world, from ingredients, brewing and storing through...
by Stephen Beaumont, Tim Webb
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2013
As featured in beer-loving Great Food Magazine, this landmark guide provides beer fans with easy access to an expert overview and puts a world of superb beers at your disposal.
Written by two of the world's leading beer experts, with the help of a team of international contributors, The Pocket...
What they didn't teach you in design school
What you actually need to know to make a success in the industry
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2014
With record numbers of design and advertising students graduating into the job market each year, it makes more sense now than ever before to be fully armed to succeed.
This book helps new designers make the transition from design school to work, giving them the ammunition they need for a successful...
by Patrizia Collard, Helen Stephenson
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Mindfulness is the new attitude to living. Being aware of what you eat will not only help you appreciate every mouthful, but reward you and heal your food issues.
There's no dieting, calorie-counting or fasting - by changing your approach to feeding yourself, you can tune in to your 'body wisdom'...
by Kat Su
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2014
You won't know whether to laugh or cry at these spectacularly bad attempts at taxidermy, brought to you courtesy of the hit website crappytaxidermy.com. The site's plethora of bad taxidermy examples - including a squirrel riding a rattlesnake like a cowboy, and various anatomically imaginative renderings...
Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious Desserts
Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
Here is a collection of 200 tasty dessert recipes for every occasion. Presented in a handy format with colour photographs and easy-to-follow recipes, Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Delicious Desserts is great value for money. From fresh and fruity to rich and creamy, here you will find recipes to...