Books

Brecon Beacons - 40 Favourite Hill Walks by Ben Giles The Brecon Beacons National Park is home to some of the most spectacular mountain and moorland scenary in Britain. Bridging South and Mid Wales, the park can be divided into three distinct upland areas, with the central flat-topped peaks of the Brecon Beacons massif sandwiched by the rolling ridges of the Black Mountains in the East and the...

Ceredigion - 40 Coast & Country Walks by Julian Rollins Encompassing the southern half of Cardigan Bay on the wild west coast of Wales, Ceredigion is famed for its glorious sandy beaches, dramatic sea cliffs and caves, spectacular sunsets and a wonderful array of wildlife, including the largest colony of bottlenose dolphins in Europe. Away from the sea, rolling farmland, fertile river valleys...

Clough Williams-Ellis Architect & Conservationist by Nigel Harrison Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) is famous for the creation of the Picturesque Italianate garden village of Portmeirion in North Wales, well known for its use as the setting of the 1960s television series The Prisoner, yet he was also a prolific general architect who could work in a variety of styles and deliver accomplished...

Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi Yotam Ottolenghi's award-winning recipes are always a celebration: an unforgettable combination of abundance, taste and surprise. Ottolenghi SIMPLE is no different, with 140 brand-new dishes that contain all the inventive elements and flavour combinations that Ottolenghi is loved for, but with minimal hassle for maximum joy. Bursting with colourful photography,...

Portmeirion Pottery - Will Farmer & Rob Higgins Portmeirion pottery evolved from a souvenir shop in North Wales into a twenty-first-century global business, thanks to the flair and vision of Susan Williams-Ellis. She captured the aspirations of households all over the world, transforming their kitchens and dining rooms from the 1960s onwards by cleverly blending the contemporary and the traditional....

RHS The Little Book of Wild Gardening: How to work with nature to create a beautiful wildlife haven (Hardback) by Holly Farrell The Little Book of Wild Gardening is a guide for anyone wanting to garden in a more sustainable, natural way. Working with nature benefits not just the garden, but also the gardener, wildlife and the wider environment. Divided into sections for different garden areas...

Simply Jamie Whatever time pressures you might face, these tried and tested recipes will slot smoothly into the rhythms of your week. Here are 20-minute-to-table dishes, no-time-to-shop cupboard rescues, and weekend wins that create smart leftovers and make mealtimes a doddle in the following days. Recipes include Jarred Pepper Pasta, Roasted Veg with Camembert Fondue, Batch-It-Up Bolognese, Gochujang...

The Cocktail Cabinet : Gin (70 Essential Recipes) Whether you prefer a simple gin and tonic, a bubbly French 75, or more modern creations like the bramble, gin is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn’t have the martini, the Tom Collins, or the negroni. With mid-century-inspired illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this deck is the ideal pick for budding...

The National Trust Book Of Afternoon Tea by Laura Mason From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea. Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two about it. This gift-sized guide has delicious...

Welsh Pottery - Lynne Bebb Examines and discusses the context for the manufacture of ceramics in Wales. This book introduces the techniques and methods of production and offers illustrations that help to establish design trends and influences, along with the identification and dating problems, so that the reader can understand some of the complexities of Welsh pottery.