Southwater imprint: 15 books

Saints are recognized and venerated in almost every corner of the world. This stunning visual dictionary of saints chronicles the mysterious history of sainthood, telling the story of individual holy lives from a modern perspective. It also unravels some of the myths surrounding sainthood, and explores...

Manga, the famous Japanese art form, has advanced into a cutting-edge drawing style that takes advantage of the latest digital technologies and innovations. Computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter now allow manga artists to create digital artworks, as well as live-action animation...

This beautifully illustrated book offers a complete collection of game recipes, whether you are cooking your own hard-won kill, or have a field-fresh purchase from a butcher or game merchant. There are chapters on feathered game; deer, boar and goat; and finally small furred game. Dishes range from classics...

Explore the spices, textures and harmonious tastes of this remarkable cuisine in more than 50 authentic Korean dishes. A fascinating introduction explains the distinctive Korean approach to food, cooking and eating, and the importance of vegetables, beans and tofu. The recipes then follow in several...

This practical book provides a detailed guide to drawing your own cartoons, illustrated in over 1000 amazing drawings and 65 step-by-step sequences. Divided into four main sections, the first, Materials and Methods, introduces traditional techniques, such as testing the effects of different pencils on...

This book is a teach-yourself practical guide to drawing cartoons on your computer, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists. This inspiring book provides a detailed tutorial to drawing your own digital cartoons, showing how to create amazing characters and worlds. The book begins by...

Country cooking is about returning to a natural rhythm, where recipes follow the progression of the seasons and where well-loved dishes are passed down from generation to generation, from delicious soups and heart-warming casseroles to tasty tarts and fruity jellies. The traditional heritage of the countryside...

Explore the essence of a rich historical cuisine with this distinctive book. The introduction describes Spains food and cooking tradition and introduces the staple Spanish ingredients and how to use them. The heart of the book, however, is a recipe collection of over 65 classic and regional dishes with...

This book offers a complete guide to joining elite runners, featuring advanced running from 5k and 10k races, progressing to marathon and triathlon. Among the topics covered are speed work, strength training and hydration. Practical information on competition running is given, with training programs...

The Islamic world has created a wealth of art treasures, and this book explores that rich heritage. The diversity of decorative Islamic art forms is simply breath-taking, extending from the Arabic calligraphy of the early Qurans and the beautiful Fatimid woodcarvings of 12th- and 13th-centure Egypt to...

This is a fully illustrated comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone-age flint hand axes to the swords of World War One. This broad-ranging work examines weapons from the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting polearms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing...

This comprehensive chronology takes you on a visual tour of sharp weapons throughout history: from the hand-held flints of the Stone Age, through to the civilian knives of modern times. There are intriguing blades from Africa and Asia, including the Japanese tanto and Sudanese throwing knives, the ceremonial...

Tofu is an essential ingredient for modern living. Not only is it low in fat and high in protein and thought to lower cholesterol it is also delicious and incredibly versatile, complementing vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood. This unique book opens with an informative introduction to tofu and the...

Here is the ultimate visual guide to moving up a gear: the challenges of off-road and on-road cycling. It includes training and taking part in sportive rides and mountain bike events, offering expert advice for cyclists who want the challenge of competition. It is full of practical information on the...