"The classic English country cottage is both an icon and an archetype. Dozing beneath a heavy thatch and with roses around the door, it seems to epitomize all that is desirable about life in the countryside and to offer the perfect antidote to the stress of the urban grind. In 'Perfect English Cottage', Ros Byam Shaw takes a fresh look at the decorating and design solutions that make the classic English country cottage as attractive inside as out...

Food is meant to be enjoyed, and Sophie Dahl would have it no other way. Growing up in a family of true food lovers, she began cooking at a young age and never looked back. Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights presents nearly one hundred of her tried-and-true recipes, organized around the four seasons and using the freshest ingredients available. Accented with her stories about how she came to know these foods and why she loves them, Miss Dahl's Voluptuous...

"This book features a diverse range of fabulous homes. Whether a converted factory in Paris, the attic of an Amsterdam canal house, or a family home in Southern Germany, these interiors are full of fresh ideas and clever ways to use paint and wallpaper. The book is divided into three main chapters: Classical, Country, and Contemporary. Under these headings, 18 locations are presented as case studies. In addition, spread throughout are ten informative...

"England's grande dame of traditional design shows home decorators how to create stylish and elegant interiors that are uniquely their own. 200 full-color photos & illustrations." --

"'English Eccentric' is a book about interiors that will amuse and inspire in equal measure. It visits the homes of intriguing artists, designers, antiques dealers, furniture makers, florists, writers, and gallery owners - people with a strong sense of the visual and the courage and flair to be original." --

"In Perfect French Country Ros Byam Shaw visits twelve glorious French country houses and celebrates the rustic, relaxed lifestyle of rural France at its finest." -- Back cover.

"With often contradictory reports in the press all the time about the role certain foods play in cancer (not all of them substantiated by plausible research studies), it is especially confusing for those diagnosed or at a higher risk of breast cancer to understand how they can take an active role in treatment and prevention through diet and lifestyle. Pioneering consultant breast cancer specialist Professor Mohammed Keshtgar makes it simple with...