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For 99p today
"The Doctor’s Kitchen - Eat to Beat Illness: A simple way to cook and live the healthiest, happiest life" by Dr Rupy Aujla

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JBSF14L/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c2_x_3_t?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=2EJFV063V8M80KP14ZH6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=f919c5f8-edf0-4006-8e4e-0da74f867846&pf_rd_i=5400977031

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

'If you read this book you’ll live longer and you’re going to leave this world better than you found it… amazing' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio UK

Following on from Dr Rupy’s bestselling cook book The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness distils actionable ideas for daily life to teach you how to use food to trigger and amplify your defences against illness. Accompanying the advice there are 80 new delicious recipes.

In Dr Rupy’s second book he builds on the message that what you choose to put on your plate is one of the most important health interventions you can make. Food can not only affect our likelihood of disease but it can lengthen our lives, change our mood and even affect the expression of our DNA.

The first section of the book explains how our bodies can better fight off illness through eating well and how we can heal our bodies through simple lifestyle changes including exercise, stress reduction, sleeping well and finding purpose in our lives.

It is now scientifically proven that certain foods and food groups are beneficial for staving off illness and here Rupy will look at key conditions such as cancer, depression, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stress and explain what to eat to increase our chances of staying healthy.

Complemented by 80 new recipes, full of tempting international flavours such as Roast Golden Beets with Italian Greens and Hazelnut Pesto; Bangladeshi Cod Curry
Spatchcock Poussin and Middle Eastern Ful Madames;
Iranian Dizi Stew; Garlic Chilli Prawn and Black Bean Stirfry with Bokchoy and Silverbeet; Pea and Broccoli Orecchiette
Japanese Togarashi Mix, to name just a few, eating well for has never been so easy and delicious

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Today's 99p cook book deal is from an author I like, I have all of them, mostly because they are often on sale for 99p. I always find several nice recipes that I get asked to make again.

From the Oven to the Table: Simple dishes that look after themselves: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by Diana Henry

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NRSQNFH/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c2_x_3_i?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=JEPCT08BR7XSCG6A9CM9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=f919c5f8-edf0-4006-8e4e-0da74f867846&pf_rd_i=5400977031

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'For bung-it-in-the-oven cooks everywhere, this is a must-have book: Diana Henry has a genius for flavour.' - Nigella Lawson

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The Sunday Times Best Cookbooks of the Year

'This might be Henry's most useful book yet, which is saying something.' - The Sunday Times

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Guardian's Best Cookbooks and Food Writing of the Year

'The shining star is Diana Henry's From the Oven to the Table, in which she faultlessly delivers highly achievable, boldly flavoured dishes.' - Meera Sodha, the Guardian

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Independent's Best Cookbooks of the Year

'A new cookbook from Diana Henry is always a reason to celebrate and From the Oven to the Table is no exception.' - Independent

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Observer Food Monthly 20 Best Food Books of the Year

'There's so much to love about the latest from the Sunday Telegraph writer. Its great strength lies in updating and upgrading food you'll want to produce with a flourish. Deliciously photographed, too.' - Allan Jenkins, Observer Food Monthly

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Daily Mail's Cookery Books of the Year

'Diana Henry is one of Britain's best cookery writers: her recipes are instantly appealing and she's the most elegant of writers. (...) Packed with hearty, highly flavoured dishes, it's the perfect winter cookbook for those days when you need sustenance without putting in too much effort.' - Daily Mail

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Sunday Times Ireland Cookbook of the Year

'Of all the new cookbooks that came into my house this year, this is the one that has been used most often.' - Sunday Times Ireland

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Delicious.magazine's Best Cookbooks of the Year

'Her most simply satisfying book yet? A must-own.' - Delicious.magazine
Whether you're short of time or just prefer to keep things simple, From the Oven to the Table shows how the oven can do much of the work that goes into making great food.

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'I'm not quite sure how Diana Henry does it but every book she writes is a winner; practical, enticing and evocative. And the recipes always work. This one may seem as simple as it gets (one-pot or tray cooking) but it never ceases to delight.' - Tom Parker Bowles, the Mail on Sunday

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Diana Henry's favourite way to cook is to throw ingredients into a dish or roasting tin, slide them in the oven and let the heat behind that closed door transform them into golden, burnished meals. Most of the easy-going recipes in this wonderfully varied collection are cooked in one dish; some are ideas for simple accompaniments that can be cooked on another shelf at the same time.

From quick after-work suppers to feasts for friends, the dishes are vibrant and modern and focus on grains, pulses and vegetables as much as meat and fish. With recipes such as Chicken Thighs with Miso, Sweet Potatoes & Spring Onions, Roast Indian-spiced Vegetables with Lime-Coriander Butter, and Roast Stone Fruit with Almond and Orange Flower Crumbs, Diana shows how the oven is the most useful bit of kit you have in your kitchen.

Praise for How to Eat a Peach:

'This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn't love anyone who didn't love this book.' - Nigella Lawson

'...her best yet...superb menus evoking place and occasion with consummate elegance' - Financial Times

Food Book of the Year at the André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards 2019

Found this slow cooker cook book for 99p.
Slow Cooked: 200 exciting, new recipes for your slow cooker by Miss South

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P1WZMGE/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title

n her first book, Miss South turns to one of her favourite kitchen appliances, her beloved slow-cooker, and shares 200 recipes for economical, adventurous food. Look forward to mouth-watering one pots, including Pulled Pork, Sausage Ragu, spicy Gumbo, Beetroot Orzotto and even easy Christmas Pudding.

Her ideas include plenty of hearty stews, soups and curries, braises, pasta and rice dishes, and lots of meat-free ideas as well as foolproof recipes for slow-cooked chicken, pork, fish, seafood, lamb and beef dishes. There are scrumptious puddings, cakes, brownies and breads, simple jams, chutneys and relishes and easy side dishes and clever ideas for using up leftovers, all using your slow cooker.

This is no-fuss, affordable, slow-cooker food at its best.

For £1.99 an author whose books are reliable. A good starting place for slow cooking.

Ultimate Slow Cooker: Over 100 simple, delicious recipes by Sara Lewis

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Slow-Cooker-delicious-recipes-ebook/dp/B0087JVCW6/ref=pd_sim_351_12?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0087JVCW6&pd_rd_r=5a5a6a28-0d17-4553-a204-5d2c4cb3686b&pd_rd_w=7BcGM&pd_rd_wg=5UxGc&pf_rd_p=2fd67464-3829-4391-8747-f4fac7516a6d&pf_rd_r=34YFV2YR0J3VQYSMZXTY&psc=1&refRID=34YFV2YR0J3VQYSMZXTY

Using a slow cooker couldn't be easier: simply prepare the ingredients in the morning, turn on your machine and then return home to wonderful aromas and mouthwatering food that has been cooked to perfection! This book provides you with a choice of over 100 of the best slow cooker recipes to ensure that cooking will never be a chore and dinner will never be dull again! Whether you are making a family meal or entertaining friends, you'll find delicious, healthy dishes that are guaranteed to satisfy all tastes and save you valuable time

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Twochubbycubs The Cookbook: 100 Tried and Tested Slimming Recipes by by James Anderson & Paul Anderson  99p.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RMK7F8J/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c2_x_2_t?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=FC7AT3J7B8EJQ7JHQHC0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=f919c5f8-edf0-4006-8e4e-0da74f867846&pf_rd_i=5400977031

AS SEEN ON ITV's SAVE MONEY: LOSE WEIGHT!

*OFFICIAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!*

This must-have, delicious debut cookbook from the duo behind one of the UK's most popular slimming blogs, TWOCHUBBYCUBS, aka James and Paul Anderson - with 100 amazing, healthy yet filling recipes, all elegantly presented and beautifully photographed and each sprinkled with a mini-blog of total nonsense.

James and Paul will give you a newfound confidence to get cooking and have you laughing along the road to weight loss. Fancy that?!

INCLUDES:
- 100 tasty, slimming meals - tried, tested and loved by the TWOCHUBBYCUBS - with 90 BRAND NEW RECIPES and 10 updated classics from the blog.
- This is FUSS-FREE, RELIABLE and FILLING proper food you'll enjoy eating, that helped the cubs shed over 18 stone between them and it never once felt like a chore.
- There's banging breakfasts, lunches to keep hunger locked up and mouth-watering dinners - plus fakeaways, lighter takes on your favourites and snacks, sides and desserts.
- They've even added 'an occasional blow-out' chapter - those delectable dishes for once in a blue moon!

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Highly recommend this one as it got me onto this site since it's by the owner, John. 99p


Vegetable Growing Month-by-Month: The down-to-earth guide that takes you through the vegetable year
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/ref=pe_151291_452042481_pe_a4x1_1_reftag/?ASIN=B002S0KBVI

Whatever the size of your garden or allotment, you can grow your own vegetables. Even if you only have a balcony or a small paved area outside your kitchen, you can grow more than you ever thought possible in pots, containers and raised beds.

Experienced vegetable grower John Harrison takes you through the entire vegetable year so that, for all the main vegetables, you'll know exactly when you should sow your seeds, dig your plot and harvest your crops.

Choose the most appropriate vegetables for your particular soil and select the right position so that they flourish. Discover how to make your own compost and organic fertilisers, as well as the best methods of controlling pests. Find out how to extend the season by buying or building your own cloches and cold frames.

Put an end to worries that your shop-bought vegetables contain chemical residues or to concerns about the air miles such vegetables have flown en route to your table!

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Today's daily deal is

The Roasting Tin: Simple One Dish Dinners by Rukmini Iyer for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roasting-Tin-Simple-Dish-Dinners-ebook/dp/B01JNZ6EXY?_bbid=14376357&tag=bookbubemail-21

Cook quick and easy delicious meals by letting your oven do the work.

The Roasting Tin has recipes for 75 delicious one-dish dinners ranging from chicken traybakes to supergrains.

The concept is simple: fresh, easy ingredients, a few minutes prep, and let the oven do the work. Each chapter also includes a helpful infographic for how to build you own roasting tin dinner using whatever is in your fridge tonight.

These recipes are for anyone who wants to eat nutritious food made from scratch that fits around their busy lives. (And for anyone who doesn't like washing up).

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If people want to eat stir fries or Chinese food

Stir Crazy: 100 deliciously healthy stir-fry recipes by Ching-He Huang for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stir-Crazy-deliciously-healthy-stir-fry-ebook/dp/B0786S5W3W/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_rcmlt_0_31?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0786S5W3W&pd_rd_r=fb7d53ce-a60a-43e6-b121-7deeea433d29&pd_rd_w=pQMlw&pd_rd_wg=HG6cD&pf_rd_p=34659bef-20b9-453b-936d-732092967a7a&pf_rd_r=NXKSPH800GXSSPCQGN36&psc=1&refRID=NXKSPH800GXSSPCQGN36&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F

Winner - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best UK Chinese Cookbook 2017

Stir-frying is one of the quickest and easiest ways to cook - and one of the healthiest, using little oil and retaining more nutrients than many other methods. It also requires very little equipment - all you need a wok, a knife and a chopping board. Learning what separates a good stir-fry from a great one, however, is not always so easy to master. Indeed, it is all about timing, knowing when to add what and how to get the best out of each ingredient. With tips on everything from controlling the heat to using the right oil, bestselling author Ching-He Huang has gathered together a collection of delicious dishes, simple enough for every day and with nutrition, taste and affordability in mind. Many are gluten and dairy free, as well as suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and include both Asian and Western ingredients readily available in any supermarket. So whether or not you eat meat, love carbs or prefer to avoid them, want something special or find yourself having to feed your family, Stir Crazy will do the trick.

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Second post today, given some of us can't get bread or flour I don't know how helpful it will be.

The Handmade Loaf: The book that started a baking revolution by Dan Lepard for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handmade-Loaf-started-baking-revolution-ebook/dp/B008YGJHBU/ref=pd_cp_351_2/260-4049864-3059355?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008YGJHBU&pd_rd_r=820d1d95-74cb-4de9-b59f-253f5f21b91c&pd_rd_w=qsgBJ&pd_rd_wg=XO3Ut&pf_rd_p=7f1b6edf-b341-4013-8da3-b019d0a14f8d&pf_rd_r=MB14TE8G50HXHVQ8ZEDQ&psc=1&refRID=MB14TE8G50HXHVQ8ZEDQ&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F

'Dan Lepard is to baking what Lewis Hamilton is to Formula One.' - Jay Rayner

'After 40 minutes in the oven my loaf emerges to a round of applause (mine). It is quite simply the most beautiful, flour-dusted, crisp-crusted, heaven-scented, honey-coloured loaf I could ever have hoped for. It is the loaf of my dreams, a loaf with which to celebrate not just the ending of a diet, but life itself. Mr Lepard, I love you.' - Nigel Slater

'Dan Lepard - one of the first bakers and writers in the UK to get people interested in honing their baking skills.' - Diana Henry

With more than 75 recipes, from dark crisp rye breads and ricotta breadsticks through to effortless multigrain sourdough, The Handmade Loaf guides you through the stress-free techniques you need to make and bake great breads at home.

Made and photographed in kitchens and bakeries across Europe, from Russia through to the Scottish Highlands, Dan Lepard's ground-breaking methods show you how to get the most flavour and the best texture from sourdough and simple yeast breads with minimal kneading and gentle handling of the dough. Let this classic cookbook guide you to making superb bread at home.

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Third post today and this is a daily deal, it's about virus.

The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age by Nathan D. Wolfe for £5.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Viral-Storm-Dawn-New-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B005JZD364/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1585326697&refinements=p_27%3ANathan+D.+Wolfe&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Nathan+D.+Wolfe#customerReviews

In The Viral Storm award-winning biologist Nathan Wolfe - known as 'the Indiana Jones of virus hunters' for his work in jungles and rain forests across the world - shows the threat of a global pandemic is greater than we have ever imagined.

The Viral Storm examines how viruses like HIV, swine flu, and bird flu have almost wiped us out in the past - and may do so in the future. It explores why modern life makes us so vulnerable to global pandemics, and what new technologies can do to prevent them. Wolfe's provocative vision may leave you feeling distinctly uncomfortable - but it will reveal exactly what it is we are up against.

Nathan Wolfe is the Lorry I. Lokey Visiting Professor in Human Biology at Stanford University and Director of Global Viral Forecasting, a pandemic early warning system which monitors the spillover of novel infectious agents from animals into humans. Wolfe has been published in or profiled by Nature, Science, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, Forbes and many others. Wolfe was the recipient of a Fulbright fellowship in 1997 and was awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) International Research Scientist Development Award in 1999 and the prestigious NIH Director's Pioneer Award in 2005.

Reviews:

'An excellent piece of scientific gothic, rich in descriptions of the threat we face from emerging viruses' Nature

'Part autobiography, part warning ... enthralling' BBC Focus

'Quietly terrifying ... It's hard not to feel a bit feverish at times while reading' Boston Globe

'Wolfe has an important story to tell and as a virologist at the forefront of pandemic forecasting, he is the perfect person to tell it. He explains the science clearly and never stoops to sensationalism - the evidence of our increasing vulnerability to pandemics speaks for itself' Guardian

'The plague-ridden future imagined by this authoritative, measured, yet gripping book is extremely alarming' Sunday Times

'Nathan Wolfe is saving the world from near-inevitable pandemic ... a kick-ass book' Mary Roach, author of Stiff

'The world's most prominent virus hunter' New Yorker

'A good place to start preparing for what might come' New Humanist

If you want something funnier read East of Croyden by Sue Perkins which is rather funny.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/East-Croydon-Blunderings-through-India-ebook/dp/B07GBBBVMG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11U0IXA74H41M&keywords=sue+perkins+east+of+croydon&qid=1585326812&s=digital-text&sprefix=East+of+Cr%2Cdigital-text%2C170&sr=1-1

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Daily deal again.

Lose Weight for Good: Full-flavour cooking for a low-calorie diet by Tom Kerridge for £2.69

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lose-Weight-Good-Full-flavour-low-calorie-ebook/dp/B074XC8H26/ref=sr_1_5?pf_rd_i=5400977031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=f919c5f8-edf0-4006-8e4e-0da74f867846&pf_rd_r=6483GTYVYZAZFZRSQ35J&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_t=101&qid=1585402863&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-5

Easy pizza. Fish-in-a-bag. Cajun spiced eggs. French apple tarts. If you think this doesn't sound like diet food, then think again. Featuring ALL the recipes from his BBC2 TV series, Tom Kerridge shows how you can enjoy all your FAVOURITE FOODS and still LOSE WEIGHT with his LOWER-CALORIE DIET WITH A DIFFERENCE.

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has been developing top recipes for nearly three decades and knows how to make things taste good. He also understands how much willpower it takes to shift unhealthy excess weight, because he has lost over 11 stone in the last four years by following a low-carb diet. Now Tom is turning his attention to helping food-lovers who have chosen a lower-calorie diet as their own route to weight-loss.

This is a lower-calorie diet with a difference – it's based on hunger-satisfying portions of delicious, lower-calorie dishes that taste amazing. The focus is on the food that we can and should be eating to lose weight, which is easy to make and won't make you feel as though you are missing out. Recipes include Southern-style chicken; One-layer lasagne; Chicken tikka masala; Lamb doner kebab; Beef stroganoff; Sweet potato and black bean burritos; Sticky pork chops; and Baked doughnuts with sweet five-spice dust.

As Tom says: 'It's impossible to stick to a diet if the food you're expected to eat is boring and doesn't fill you up. So I've developed lots of tasty and satisfying recipes that people will love to cook and eat, but that will also help them lose weight. I truly believe that this attitude works. I've been there myself and now I want to help others get there too.'

By adopting a new, healthy approach to eating you really CAN lose weight for good.

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My sincerest apologies, I've been distracted by the goings on. Here are the monthly deals which you have today and tomorrow to get.

The what are you reading thread revealed lots of people like crime, thriller and mysteries so here is the list of all the books on sale in that category. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?bbn=4363389031&rh=n%3A341677031%2Cn%3A%21425595031%2Cn%3A%21425597031%2Cn%3A4363389031%2Cn%3A341689031%2Cn%3A362247031&pf_rd_i=4363389031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=4dc2f7c6-5375-43a8-9fcf-20aa2c312e7b&pf_rd_r=4C3CTAS14GGPF3X9YM2B&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c2_x_c2cl

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: The Untold Story of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte for 99p-very good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Fall-Dinosaurs-Untold-Story-ebook/dp/B0776ZYDNB/ref=sr_1_1?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573959&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-1

The Times Science Book of the Year.
A Sunday Times Bestseller.

66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, Dr. Steve Brusatte, one of the leading scientists of a new generation of dinosaur hunters, armed with cutting edge technology, is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million years.

The world of the dinosaurs has fascinated on book and screen for decades – from early science fiction classics like The Lost World, to Godzilla terrorizing the streets of Tokyo, and the monsters of Jurassic Park. But what if we got it wrong? In The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, top dinosaur expert Brusatte, tells the real story of how dinosaurs rose to dominate the planet. Using the fossil clues that have been gathered using state of the art technology, Brusatte follows these magnificent creatures from their beginnings in the Early Triassic period, through the Jurassic period to their final days in the Cretaceous and the legacy that they left behind.

Along the way, Brusatte introduces us to modern day dinosaur hunters and gives an insight into what it’s like to be a paleontologist. The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is full of thrilling accounts of some of his personal discoveries, including primitive human-sized tyrannosaurs, monstrous carnivores even larger than T. rex, and feathered raptor dinosaurs preserved in lava from China.

At a time when Homo sapiens has existed for less than 200,000 years and we are already talking about planetary extinction, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is a timely reminder of what humans can learn from the magnificent creatures who ruled the earth before us.

'Thrilling . . . the best book on the subject written for the general reader since the 1980s.' - The Sunday Times

All Things Bright and Beautiful: The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet by James Herriot for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Things-Bright-Beautiful-Yorkshire-ebook/dp/B00844PED2/ref=sr_1_5?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573959&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-5

The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small.

Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmer’s daughter, James Herriot thinks he’s finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby – and Helen – for ever . . .

Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors.

This omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness.

This one I highly recommend, those medicines you take-they know who they work (mostly) and they've been developed using these cells. The knowledge of what is in cells, how cells and the intra cellular bodies work, how drugs work on cells, what diseases do to cells, DNA? All based on the work on one woman cells. This is the story of what happened.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Immortal-Henrietta-Lacks-Picador-Classic-ebook/dp/B003P2WJ6S/ref=sr_1_10?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573959&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-10

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, is now an HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey & Rose Byrne.

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells – taken without her knowledge – became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta’s family did not learn of her ‘immortality’ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . .

Rebecca Skloot’s fascinating account is the story of the life, and afterlife, of one woman who changed the medical world forever. Balancing the beauty and drama of scientific discovery with dark questions about who owns the stuff our bodies are made of, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an extraordinary journey in search of the soul and story of a real woman, whose cells live on today in all four corners of the world.

‘No dead woman has done more for the living . . . A fascinating, harrowing, necessary book.’ – Hilary Mantel, Guardian

How to Give Up Plastic: A Conscious Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time by Will McCallum for £1.99. Helpful maybe, if we were allowed out of the house.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Give-Plastic-spokesperson-anti-plastic-ebook/dp/B07BLPWV6B/ref=sr_1_16?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573959&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-16

'We have a responsibility, every one of us' David Attenborough

Around 12.7 million tonnes of plastic are entering the ocean every year, killing over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals. By 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight.

But how can YOU make a difference?

This accessible guide will help you make the small changes that make a big difference, including:

· Using a wash bag to catch plastic microfibers
· Replacing your regular shampoo with bar shampoo
· How to throw a plastic-free birthday party

Plastic is not going away without a fight. This is a call to arms - to join forces across the world and end our dependence on plastic.

#BreakFreeFromPlastic

The Hot Zone: The Chilling True Story of an Ebola Outbreak by Richard Preston for £1.99. It's about a level 4 virus. I'm currently reading it and it's really interesting.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Zone-Chilling-Story-Outbreak-ebook/dp/B00AKBEIFW/ref=sr_1_5?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573964&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-5

COMING TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ON 27 MAY 2019
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In March 2014, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was first reported. By October 2014, it had become the largest and deadliest occurrence of the disease.

Over 4,500 people have died. Almost 10,000 cases have been reported, across Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and the United States.

Impossible to ignore, The Hot Zone is the terrifying, true-life account of when this highly infectious virus spread from the rainforests of Africa to the suburbs of Washington, D.C in 1989. A secret SWAT team of soldiers and scientists were quickly tasked with halting the outbreak. And they did. But now, that very same virus is back. And we could be just one wrong move away from a pandemic.

Indian Cookery Course by Monisha Bharadwaj 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indian-Cookery-Course-Monisha-Bharadwaj-ebook/dp/B07DCY8NJR/ref=sr_1_2?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573975&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-2

'Monisha Bharadwaj, an Indian cooking authority,' The New York Times

This comprehensive guide to Indian cooking explores the myriad regional varieties of authentic, healthy and lesser known Indian recipes. With chapters broken down into: Rice, Breads, Meat, Fish & Seafood, Poultry, Eggs, Dairy, Lentils & Beans, Vegetables, Snack & Sides, Grills, Salads & Raitas, Chutneys & Relishes, Desserts and Drinks, Monisha covers a varied range of dishes as well as providing insights into ingredients, techniques and step-by-step masterclasses to help you recreate classic and popular recipes.

Monisha offers a vivid overview of India's colourful traditions and geographical differences, from the earthy lentil dishes of the North to the coconut-based curries which are a staple in the South. Including advice on the building blocks of Indian cuisine, such as how to make a basic curry and how to cook the perfect rice, plus tips on the different varieties of rice and how to shop for the best type for each dish. Monisha teaches you how to make traditional Indian food at home, based on the principles of good health and touching on the values of Ayurveda. The Indian Cookery Course is the ultimate guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Indian food.

If your going to be stuck in the house, why not have ice cream?
Jude's Ice Cream & Desserts: Scoops, bakes, shakes and sauces by Chow Mezger  for 99p.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Judes-Ice-Cream-Desserts-Scoops-ebook/dp/B07LFF5MQC/ref=sr_1_6?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1585573975&rnid=4363389031&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-6

Indulge in a collection of innovative, lip-smackingly brilliant recipes celebrating ice-cream and the desserts that accompany it.

This beautiful cookbook starts with a chapter on how to make classic and more unusual ice-cream flavours as well as sorbets and vegan options (from Strawberry and Buttermilk, No-churn Flat White Coffee to Vegan Coconut Ice Cream). Then ice-cream desserts and celebration recipes take centre stage, bringing fun to the kitchen (from Stacked Ice Cream Cheesecake with figs and cinnamon to Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie). Decadent desserts that are the perfect companion to ice cream, like Collapsed Espresso Cake, add a baking element, whilst sundaes, shakes and cocktails give inspiration for all-hours entertaining. Toppings, of course, are showcased, with sauces, chunky honeycomb, homemade waffle cones, marshmallows and salted pecan brittle on offer so you can decorate and create your own desserts.

This joyful selection is an homage to one of our favourite foods and, in the hands of the award-winning British brand Jude's, you know these recipes will be exciting and packed with flavour.

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Tapas Revolution by Omar Allibhoy for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tapas-Revolution-Omar-Allibhoy-ebook/dp/B00DE15P9S/ref=sr_1_879?qid=1585725628&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-879

Omar Allibhoy is the new face of Spanish cooking: he’s charismatic, effusive, passionate and wants to bring Spanish food to the people of the UK.

Tapas Revolution is the breakthrough book on simple Spanish cookery. Using everyday storecupboard ingredients, Omar offers a new take on the classic tortilla de patatas, making this iconic dish easier than ever, and brings a twist to pinchos morunos and pollo con salsa. With sections covering vegetables, salads, rice dishes, meat, fish, cakes and desserts, the emphasis is on simplicity of ingredients and methods – reinforcing the fact that absolutely anyone can cook this versatile and accessible food.

TAPAS NOT PASTA!

Death by Burrito by Shay Ola for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Burrito-Shay-Ola-ebook/dp/B00I089U6Y/ref=sr_1_896?qid=1585725647&s=digital-text&sr=1-896

Delicious modern recipes from Death by Burrito, the revolutionary Mexican eatery based at the Catch bar in the heart of Shoreditch, with a new branch recently opened in central London.
A far cry from the Tex-Mex style of Mexican fast food, where cheese and mince dominate, the dishes in Death by Burrito put taste first - the truly exceptional range of starters, main meals and sides prioritises fresh, vibrant flavours: Smoked Beef Short Rib Mole Tacos, Deconstructed Guacamole with Blue Corn Tortillas and Crab Cakes also look stunning on the plate.
To recreate the atmosphere of Death by Burrito at home, the perfect tequila cocktail is essential: the legendary Taqueria Toreador Slushy is sure to become a favourite.

Wahaca - Mexican Food at Home by Thomasina Miers 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahaca-Mexican-Food-at-Home-ebook/dp/B0087JUVSM/ref=pd_cp_351_3/260-4049864-3059355?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0087JUVSM&pd_rd_r=ded67527-eade-48b7-8967-871a031e1508&pd_rd_w=OimOM&pd_rd_wg=hBVth&pf_rd_p=7f1b6edf-b341-4013-8da3-b019d0a14f8d&pf_rd_r=50G8QMF80S21FXJEKPN2&psc=1&refRID=50G8QMF80S21FXJEKPN2&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F

'Thomasina Miers is bringing a large slice of genuine Mexico to the mainstream' Independent Eat your way around the markets of Mexico with this collection of over 130 mind-blowing recipes from Thomasina Miers, co-founder of the award-winning Wahaca restaurants. Inspired by the flavours of Mexico but using ingredients easily found in Britain, Wahaca - Mexican Food at Home is all about cooking authentic Mexican food in your own kitchen. Mexican cooking is fresh, colourful and full of flavour, with breakfasts to get you through the day, hearty dinners, sensational puddings, and zingy cocktails. Follow Tommi on her trip through the markets, cantinas and fiestas of Mexico to discover recipes bursting with flavour you'll want to eat and share.

Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours by  Aaron Sanchez for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Food-Flavor-Unforgettable-Mexican-Inspired-ebook/dp/B005PMFDV4/ref=sr_1_1055?qid=1585725852&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-1055

You’ve seen him on the Food Network’s Chopped, Chefs vs. City, and Heat Seekers. You’ve savored his lovingly prepared dishes at Centrico in New York City. Now, with Simple Food, Big Flavor, award-winning restaurateur Aar󮠓ánchez brings the amazing tastes and aromas found in his kitchen to yours.

Aar󮠓ánchez’s passion for food has placed him among the country’s leading contemporary Latin chefs. He has earned a premiere spot in the world of culinaria, introducing an enthusiastic national audience to his technique and creativity with modern interpretations of classic Latin cuisine. In Simple Food, Big Flavor, rather than over-whelming readers with complex, intimidating dishes, he starts small, showing how one simple but fabulous “base” recipe can become many fantastic dishes. Take Garlic-Chipotle Love, a blend of roasted garlic, canned chipotles in adobo, cilantro, and lime zest that keeps in the fridge for weeks or in the freezer for months. Once you make it, you’re just a few steps away from delicious dishes like Chipotle-Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bean and Butternut Squash Picadillo, and Mussels with Beer and Garlic-Chipotle Love.

And that’s just the beginning. Sánchez features fifteen of these flavor base recipes, including Roasted Tomato Salsa, Cilantro-Cotija Pesto, and homemade Dulce de Leche. He even shares his plan of attack for making the perfect mole and how to team it up with roasted Cornish game hens, turkey enchiladas, and the ultimate crowd pleaser, braised beef short ribs. He then provides detailed yet easy tips for applying each sauce to everyday meals, whether you spread it on hamburgers, turn it into a marinade for easy grilled chicken, or stir in a little oil and lime for salad dressing with a kick.

With his warm and engaging style, Sánchez equips home cooks with the skills and knowledge they need to come up with their own simple, flavorful meals every night of the week. Your kitchen will be en fuego! As Sánchez says, your food will go from inspiring smiles and polite nods to igniting ridiculous grins and bear hugs. Enjoy!

Baan: Recipes and stories from my Thai home by Kay Plunkett-Hogge for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baan-Recipes-stories-Thai-home-ebook/dp/B07QR17MJK/ref=sr_1_923?qid=1585725694&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-923

‘Baan’ means the hearth, the home, the community, the place where you come from and this new book by Kay Plunkett-Hogge emulates just that feeling from Thai cuisine. Born and raised in Bangkok, Kay spoke Thai before she spoke English and has spent more than half her life in Thailand. Baan is a true homage to her childhood, to the delicious recipes that she was raised on and a cuisine and country that she loves.

Baan features over 120 recipes that Kay has collected from all over Thailand from friends, acquaintances and street-stall holders, all gathered over around 30 years of travel, and all of them tried and tested back in London. Some are familiar, some unusual, and some so regional they capture a distinct sliver of Thailand and all its unique character. Crucially, all of them are well within the capabilities of the competent and curious cook. Kay demystifies Thai food, providing clear and concise recipes and revealing the shortcuts, kitchen hacks and ingredient substitutions that make delicious and authentic Thai cookery achievable in an ordinary Western home.

Learn how to cook rice – so central to Thai food and so easy to get right, whether steamed jasmine rice or sticky white rice, all secrets are revealed. Chapters include: Snacks and Aharn Len; Yums, Laarps and Tums; Soups; Stir-fried and Deep-fried; Curries, Stews and Braises; Grilled, Steamed and Baked; Relishes, Dipping Sauces and Pickles; Eggs and Drinks and Desserts.

Baan will guide the reader through the fragrant world of Thai cooking – of dishes of profound and gracious subtlety – onto a culinary adventure all within the comfort of their own kitchen.

Itsu 20-minute Suppers: Quick, Simple & Delicious Noodles, Grains, Rice & Soups by Blanche Vaughan (Author), Julian Metcalfe (Author) for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Itsu-20-minute-Suppers-Delicious-Noodles-ebook/dp/B016A8S7OQ/ref=sr_1_891?qid=1585725647&s=digital-text&sr=1-891

In this revolutionary cookbook the authors of the bestselling itsu: the cookbook (almost 60,000 copies sold worldwide) provide simple, nutritious, easy-to-follow recipes, all of which can be made within 20 minutes. Using ingredients readily available at mini-markets, they have created 100 deliciously healthy Asian-inspired recipes with noodles, rice, grains and soups. Why resort to bland ready meals when you can cook itsu-style meals at home in minutes?

itsu is dedicated to skinny but delicious food: light, green and good for you. But it's not just the calories that are taken care of; the 'superfood' ingredients in the recipes provide optimum nutrition too. And it's food that tastes as good as it looks...

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Simply Delicious the Classic Collection: 100 timeless, tried & tested recipes by Darina Allen for 99p. One of my favourite books, and it's got loads of content rather than loads of pictures.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-Delicious-Classic-Collection-timeless-ebook/dp/B07D79ZBTG/ref=sr_1_798?qid=1585725547&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-798

'Ireland's answer to Delia and Nigella' Sunday Telegraph Stella magazine

'Our first lady of food' Irish Independent

'There's not much this gourmet grande dame doesn't know' Nigel Slater

Nearly 30 years on from the original Simply Delicious book and TV series, Darina Allen brings together 100 of her timeless, tried and trusted recipes. Divided into:

Soups & Starters - Winter Leek & Potato Soup, Smoked Trout with Cucumber Salad & Horseradish Sauce and Ballymaloe Chicken Liver Pate
Meat - Ballymaloe Irish Stew, Dingle Pie and Steak with Bearnaise Sauce & Chips
Poultry - Farmhouse Chicken and Roast Duck with Apple Sauce & Cabbage
Fish - Ballycotton Fish Pie, Three-minute Fish and Cod with Leeks & Buttered Crumbs
Vegetarian - Macaroni Cheese, Mushroom Risotto and Potato, Carrot & Cauliflower Curry
Salads - Roast Red Pepper, Lentil & Goat's Cheese Salad, A Warm Winter Salad with Duck Liver's & Hazelnut Oil Dressing and Red & Yellow Tomato Salad with Mint or Basil
Puddings - Ballymaloe Vanilla Ice Cream, Country Rhubarb Cake, Caramel Mousse with Praline

Comfort: food to soothe the soul by John Whaite 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfort-food-soothe-John-Whaite-ebook/dp/B07D2FWWFB/ref=sr_1_751?qid=1585725502&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-751

Comfort food is enjoying a renaissance as people start to shy away from exclusion diets and `clean eating' and embrace the balance of nourishing homemade meals. With the concept of hygge emphasising the importance of enjoying the sensual, warming things in life, cosy cooking has taken on a new life. John's collection of enticing recipes will have you cooking up a comforting feast in the kitchen. A champion of comfort food, John Whaite celebrates the simple pleasure of cooking and eating without feeling guilty. Chapters are divided by comfort cravings and include Something Crunchy; Something Spicy; Something Pillowy; Something Cheesy and, of course, Something Sweet. Recipes include Breakfast Ramen, Devil Curry, Crab & Sriracha Mac'n'Cheese, Lemon & Pea Barley Risotto, Peanut Butter Brownies and Cinnamon Knots.

Joe's 30 Minute Meals: 100 Quick and Healthy Recipes by Joe Wicks for 99p.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joes-30-Minute-Meals-Healthy-ebook/dp/B07BKZTSJT/ref=sr_1_494?qid=1585725320&s=digital-text&sr=1-494

Easy and quick 30-minute recipes from Britain's best-loved healthy chef, Joe Wicks

Bestselling author Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, presents this gorgeous book featuring more than a hundred nutritious recipes that are perfect for sharing. Proving once again that you don't need loads of time to cook great food, Joe’s 30-Minute Meals is packed with everyday healthy dishes that you'll want to make, time and time again.

Most chapters are simply organised by main ingredient, making it easy to find a recipe for every occasion. Every recipe is labelled as either reduced-carb or carb-refuel, which makes this book a brilliant addition for those already familiar with Joe's popular Lean in 15 eating structure (carbs following workouts or on active days), but the meals are also enjoyable and tasty for all, whether you are following Joe's plan or not.

If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing lunch like the Bang Bang Chicken Stir-Fry or something tasty to chuck in the oven at the end of a long day such as Joe’s Sausage and Mushroom Pie, Joe's 30-Minute Meals makes it easy to make a fuss-free, tasty plate of food, every single day.

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Curry Easy by Madhur Jaffrey for 99p. Good book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curry-Easy-Madhur-Jaffrey-ebook/dp/B004K1EM0O/ref=sr_1_1020?qid=1585725820&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-1020

In this delicious collection of recipes, Madhur Jaffrey shows us that Indian food need not be complicated or involve hours in the kitchen. Take a few well chosen spices and readily available ingredients, and in a few easy steps you can make a delicious prawn curry from Goa; succulent chicken baked in an almond and onion sauce; hearty Sri Lankan beef with coconut milk; a creamy potato and pea curry; tasty swiss chard stir fried with ginger and garlic; and a spicy dip with beans (canned of course), cumin, chillies and lime. With over 175 clear, accessible and simple recipes, this mouthwatering cookbook is as beautifully written as her bestselling Ultimate Curry Bible, and is fully illustrated throughout with gorgeous colour photography.

Whether you are cooking curry for the first time or have plenty of culinary experience and are looking for quick and easy recipe ideas, Madhur Jaffrey brings you all the tastes of India with the minimum of work.

Curry Easy Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey for 99p. Good book, I use it for sides.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curry-Easy-Vegetarian-Madhur-Jaffrey-ebook/dp/B00NERNFCQ/ref=sr_1_815?qid=1585725561&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-815

Madhur Jaffrey is the queen of curries and the world authority on Indian Food, having published over 15 cookbooks on the subject over the last 40 years.

Following on from her bestselling cookbook, Curry Easy, Madhur is back with a beautiful new cookbook, Vegetarian Curry Easy.

Offering over 200 brand new and simply delicious recipes, Madhur cooks a tantalising, mouth-watering array of meat-free dishes and proves, yet again, how easy it is to cook authentic Indian food at home.

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From Mother to Mother: Recipes from a family kitchen by Lisa Falkner for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mother-Recipes-family-kitchen-ebook/dp/B01H0J3Z5U/ref=sr_1_954?qid=1585725732&s=digital-text&sr=1-954

I believe that most of us cook and create by being given nuggets of inspiration. We take recipes and cook from them, then we cook them again, and tweak them and add things, and then we cook them again. It was this idea of passing on favourite dishes to the next generation that inspired my first book, Recipes from my Mother for my Daughter.
    This book wouldn’t have come about without an email I wrote to my family and friends who are mothers. I asked them what they liked to cook and eat: what their fallbacks are, their comfort dishes, the meals they make for their families when time is short. I have tweaked, rewritten, added and played around with their ideas, and added my own family’s staples, but without their willingness to share their treasured favourites, there would be no book.
    In a world that is ever changing and not always a smooth ride, food is a thing that binds us. So here are those treasures, from mother to mother, with all my love and gratitude…

Tea and Cake with Lisa Faulkner for 99p

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tea-Cake-Lisa-Faulkner-ebook/dp/B00MCSQ3KY/ref=sr_1_958?qid=1585725732&s=digital-text&smid=A1G3UP32AZJ14F&sr=1-958

Number One bestselling author of Recipes from my Mother for my Daughter and Celebrity MasterChef winner, Lisa Faulkner invites you to join her for Tea & Cake.

A regular on BBC's Saturday Kitchen, ITV's This Morningand Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, Lisa really, really loves a cup of tea. As we all know, whether it's a broken heart, a crisis at work or just 'one of those days', reaching for the kettle is halfway to making everything better. But for Lisa, it's also about setting aside a moment, whether on your own, with your best friend or even in a bigger group, and taking a few minutes to just be.

And so that's what this book is all about: delicious things to dunk, slice and eat on your tea break so that you can have the perfect cup of tea moment too. Tried and tested easy recipes for biscuits, cakes, tarts and pies - as well as fancier, pretty things for special occasions and an entire chapter devoted to all things chocolate.

From the perfect dunking biscuit, orange blossom baklava, strawberry milkshake and Earl Grey tea loaf to savoury bites, pastries and even a G & Tea cocktail, you have everything you need to sit back and enjoy Tea & Cake with Lisa Faulkner.