21 BOOK REVIEWS Bookstand The latest releases in gift books THE LITTLE BOOK OF VEGAN FOOD STUDENT FOOD Author: Alexa Kaye RRP: £7.99 Format: Paperback HBSN: 9781837992768 A pocket-sized guide to all things vegan grub, this little book is the perfect gift for students who hunger for easy, affordable and feelgood food. The student lifestyle doesn’t always lend itself to extravagant cooking - most of the time you might get by with toast - but this book is for those that crave a little creativity, sustainability and flavour in the kitchen. Vegan student food always packs a plant-based punch, promising tasty ingredients, high nutritional value and ethical peace of mind. Featuring an array of budget-friendly, flavourful and easy-to-make meals, this guide gives you the vegan recipes you need to spice up your student suppers. From comfort food to gourmet dishes, study snacks to batch bakes and delicious drinks, the recipes, tips and trivia inside this book will put the variety in your vegan diet. Whether you’re already a meat-free chef, a vegan cooking newcomer or an omnivore looking to explore plant-based food in your student kitchen, this book will provide you with the tools to ensure great taste every mealtime. www.summersdale.com OVERCOME DON’T OVERTHINK Author: Sam Cooper RRP: £9.99 Format: Paperback IBSN: 9781837993512 A supportive guide to help quieten racing thoughts, declutter your mind and embrace positive thinking. Everyone worries sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly overthinking every moment, decision and interaction, this can stop you from being confidently you. If you’re someone who regularly feels trapped in a negative thought loop, Overcome Don’t Overthink can help you break this cycle of self-criticism so you can feel confident in everything you do. With the help of this friendly and calming guide, you’ll learn techniques to ease anxious thoughts, boost self-confidence and quit overthinking for good. Inside you will find: • A breakdown of how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and affect each other • CBT-based techniques for combatting negative thoughts and embracing positivity • Tips to help you declutter your mind • Advice on where to find further help if needed Overcome negative thought patterns with this essential guide to living a worry-free life. With the tips and advice inside, you’ll learn to stop dwelling on the past and start living fully in the present. www.summersdale.com HOW HERBS HEALED THE WORLD Author: Connor Smith RRP: £22 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781529430530 Herbs are wonderful things. Without them so much would not be possible. Seventyfive herbs have been carefully chosen to tell the story of how they have each changed our world, looking at their historical and modern day uses. Enriched with historic and modern illustrations and botanical and horticultural information, this is an expertly written and beautifully illustrated guide to the 75 herbs that have been vital to human existence; from oral traditions and culinary history to modern medicine. How Herbs Healed the World shows how exotic herbs from across the globe have enriched our lives and delves into the origins of the culinary herbs that everyone knows and loves. www.quercusbooks.co.uk WE MADE A GARDEN Author: Margery Fish RRP: £14.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781849948722 An elegant new edition of a classic book from one of the twentieth century’s greatest garden writers. This landmark work on creating a garden was first published in 1956 and has rarely been out of print since. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, one of the leading British gardeners of the mid-20th century, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of wilderness into a stunning cottage garden, still open to the public at East Lambrook Manor, Somerset, England. Quirky and readable, this book details her creation of a world-renowned cottage garden, as well as her battles with Walter in the process, who preferred the standard suburban approach. www.batsfordbooks.com
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