Getting started on growing your own fruit can seem daunting—as appealing as the thought may be—and many people are put off by a lack of knowledge and time. This no-nonsense book sets out to overcome these problems. With clear practical instructions and inspirational pictures, Clare Matthews demystifies the growing of fruit and shows that with the right approach, it can be done successfully on weekends or slotted into a busy week.
The book is packed with practical advice and shortcuts, from planning what to grow and companion planting to dealing with pests and diseases and no-dig gardening. Soft fruit, tree fruit, nuts and other fruit are all covered. The author explains simple short cuts, suggests unusual low maintenance strategies, and promotes a relaxed, robust attitude to growing-your-own that really works.
The beautiful photographs are by the acclaimed garden photographer Clive Nichols in Clare Matthew's own weekend fruit garden, where the principles promoted in this book have been tried, tested and proven. Filled with sound horticultural advice, the book is essential reading for time-poor gardeners who want to achieve maximum yields from their fruit gardens with minimum effort.

The Easy Fruit Garden: A No-Nonsense Guide to Growing the Fruit You Love (IMM Lifestyle Books)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Clare Matthews

Gardening & Landscape Design

IMM Lifestyle Books

Traditional upholstery skills are much in demand for both making new furniture and for refurbishing treasured antiques.
This extensively illustrated hands-on guide teaches would-be professionals all the crucial techniques they need to know. It offers an overview of the required tools and how to use them, and explains the fundamentals of internal spring and suspension systems, fillings and stuffings, fabrics, and other supporting mechanisms.
Seven attractive projects are demonstrated with step-by-step full color photographs and explained with clear and concise text.

Professional Results: Upholstery (IMM Lifestyle Books) Learn the Traditional Craft of Upholstering at Home - Projects Ranging from Simple to Complex with Clear Instructions and Step-by-Step Photos

Malcolm Hopkins

Crafts & Hobbies

This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens.
There are instructions and tips for selecting plants and materials that are readily available, as well as plant lists and climate zone maps to aid western gardeners. As the wealth of stunning color photographs from around the world demonstrates, Japanese garden design is concerned with a reverence for nature and the overall effect is of tranquility. Authentic Japanese Gardens will help people to create much-needed oases of calm in their own outdoor spaces.

Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More

Yoko Kawaguchi

Take a gastronomic tour of over 100 of London's finest food experiences!
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Indispensable London handbook for any food lover with access to the city, whether a visitor, a local, or an Anglophile</li>
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Over 100 food shops and experiences, including bakers, butchers, cheesemongers, chocolatiers, delicatessens, fishmongers, farmers markets, grocers, and wine merchants</li>
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300 gorgeous photos of the food, the locations, and the people who bring you the best food in London</li>
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Area maps at the beginning of every chapter help you find your way to your chosen shop, market, or experience</li>
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This beautifully photographed guide to more than 100 of London's finest food experiences, shops, services, and trends is a must-have addition to every food lover's bookshelf!
A Foodie's Guide to London takes you on a gastronomic tour of more than 100 of London's finest food experiences, shops, services, and trends. With its comprehensive low-down on the food of London, it will quickly become an indispensable handbook for anyone with culinary inclinations. Author Cara Frost-Sharratt takes you on a gastronomic tour around the capital, searching out the best food purveyors, emporiums, farmers markets, producers, and eateries. With its stunning photography and comprehensive directory, it's aesthetically pleasing, enlightening, and eminently useful.
Maps at the beginning of every chapter help you find your way to your chosen attraction, with stunning color photographs of the food and people involved. You'll discover the best bakers, butchers, cheesemongers, chocolatiers, delicatessens, fishmongers, food halls, farmers' markets, grocers, wine merchants, and world food stores, visiting famous names and uncovering hidden gems. 
Whether you're looking for freshly baked bread, exquisite chocolates, or exotic fare from across the globe, London has it all, and A Foodie's Guide to London presents the best of the delights on offer!

A Foodie's Guide to London: Over 100 of the Capital's Finest Food Shops and Experiences (IMM Lifestyle) Tour the Best Bakers, Butchers, Cheesemongers, Chocolatiers, Farmers' Markets, Grocers, & More

Business & Money

Cara Frost-Sharratt

Industries

An irresistible collection of utterly cute baby clothes, these patterns will give great delight to the knitter and those who see the results on babies. There are bootees that look like little strawberries, a bumblebee set of hat and mitts, and a cozy cot blanket that looks like a field of daisies. Lovely hats, bootees, mitts, little coats and cardigans, none of the patterns are complicated and many are suitable for complete beginners. As well as cute clothes, there are accessories for the nursery including play blocks, a cuddly teddy, and a laundry bag. Created with small babies in mind, many of the projects can also be made to fit babies from 3 to 9 months. All are the cutest ever and will make fabulous gifts for favorite little loved ones.

Cutest Ever Baby Knits: More Than 25 Adorable Projects to Knit (IMM Lifestyle) Booties, Cardigans, Bibs, Sweaters, Blankets, Hats, Soft Toys, and Vests - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Designs

Val Pierce

Here is the ultimate guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. If you're a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge, or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this informative guide will help you choose the perfect course. The marathons included here embrace far flung corners of the globe and every continent. They include fast and flat city runs, endurance events in hot and humid climates, scenic mountain challenges, the chance to run through historic sites and even in the polar regions.
Whether you're chasing a personal best time, hoping to compete with the elite, taking on a personal challenge and raising money for charity, or are a back-of-the pack runner taking in the sights and sounds of a life-affirming event, this informative guide will provide you with all you need to make an informed decision about each event. Each marathon is rated for difficulty, and includes an expert analysis of the course. Included too, are practical details such as the organizing body to contact for each event, when to enter, and when the run takes place, so that you can plan ahead. Stunning photography provides an overview of each marathon experience.

Marathons of the World, Updated Edition: Complete Guide to 50 Events on Seven Continents (IMM Lifestyle Books)

Sports & Outdoors

Alexander Jones

Hugh James

Individual Sports

A comprehensive yet concise look at how to make cheese at home!
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Beginner-friendly instructions on how to get started, from raw ingredients to equipment, along with a brief history of cheese</li>
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More than 20 recipes, from curd cheese and Dunlop to brie and halloumi</li>
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Step-by-step directions for each recipe and method</li>
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Take your cheese further with moulded cheeses, herbs, spices, and other flavourings</li>
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Helpful advice on selling cheese—from equipment, tools, and supplies to storage, packaging, and distribution</li>
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This book will appeal to anyone with a love of cheese!
If you're seeking a healthier, greener, and more self-reliant lifestyle—and interested in quality, handcrafted, local products—this book will offer you accessible, practical advice on what to do, how to do it better, and how to save money making your own cheese.
Self-Sufficiency: Cheese Making covers every aspect of making cheese at home, from the tools and equipment you'll need for the job, and basic recipes, to making more complex cheeses—plus advice on setting up a small cheese business.
You don't need to be scientifically trained to make cheese, nor do you need to be an accomplished cook or possess expensive specialist equipment. Artisanal cheese maker Rita Ash shows you just how simple the cheesemaking process is and how, with a little care and attention, anyone can produce delicious handmade cheeses at home.
Whether you are a fan of the deliciously soft molded Brie or prefer a strong blue veined Stilton, there is a recipe here for everyone. Each of the recipes are clearly explained and include suggested uses for each of the finished cheeses. Plus, you'll find an invaluable troubleshooting section and handy glossary.
As no prior knowledge is assumed, this book is a must-read for aspiring beginners and experienced cheese makers alike!

Self-Sufficiency: Cheese Making: Essential Guide for Beginners (IMM Lifestyle Books) Beginner-Friendly Handbook with Recipes, Expert Advice, Troubleshooting, & More

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Rita Ash

Cooking by Ingredient

Your one-stop guide to successful preserving! 60 delicious recipes, cooking techniques, storage information, and helpful hints and tips—all inside!
Preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to turn home-grown or local produce into delicious treats that can be enjoyed all year round. There are several different preserving methods covered in Self-Sufficiency: Preserving, and all give delicious results!
Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles, and salted vegetables are all practical and economical ways to preserve seasonal produce. You don't need a load of kitchen gadgets and equipment to get started: A heavy-based pan, funnel, sugar thermometer, and a selection of glass storage jars are all you need!
Ingredients listings, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars, and cooking techniques are all explained, along with storage information and helpful hints and tips. This, along with the 60 delicious recipes that follow, make this book your one-stop guide to successful preserving!
Here is just a sampling of the recipes included in this book:
Jams, Jellies and Marmalades
<li>Apricot Jam</li>
<li>Crab Apple Jelly</li>
<li>Parsley Honey</li>
<li>Lime Marmalade</li>
Fruit Butters and Curds
<li>Apple Butter</li>
<li>Plum Butter</li>
<li>Gooseberry Curd</li>
<li>Pumpkin Curd</li>
Chutneys
<li>Beetroot Chutney</li>
<li>Green Tomato Chutney</li>
<li>Pear and Orange Chutney</li>
<li>Rhubarb Chutney</li>
Pickles
<li>Pickled Mushrooms</li>
<li>Spiced Pickled Blackberries</li>
<li>Piccalilli</li>
<li>Pickled Onions</li>
Bottling
<li>Hard Fruits</li>
<li>Fruit Salad</li>
<li>Tomatoes</li>
Salting
<li>Runner Beans</li>
<li>French Beans</li>
<li>Sauerkraut</li>

Self-Sufficiency: Preserving Jams, Jellies, Pickles and More (IMM Lifestyle Books) 60 Recipes, Instructions, & Troubleshooting Tips for Marmalade, Fruit Butter, Chutney, Pickles, Jarred Food, & More

Wilson, Carol

Canning & Preserving

With the invention of the tin can, freeze-drying, supermarkets, and microwaves, you might think that food preserved the old-fashioned way is no longer relevant to modern-day cooks and chefs. But the ancient traditions of smoking and curing food are actually seeing something of a resurgence these days, thanks to a growing back-to-basics movement and a renewed desire for simple, honest food.&nbsp;This book includes information on the origins and history of smoke-curing, the basic smoking process, raw materials, equipment, and storage. Also included are 25 recipes for meat, game, fish, and shellfish. Home Smoking and Curing is a practical guide to retaining the subtle flavors of your favorite foods, from simple smoked salmon to more adventurous ideas like smoked mussels, sausage, and even salt-and-pepper smoked squid. Home smoking and curing meat is all about bringing out the best possible flavors in a healthy, natural way, and savoring it all the more because you prepared it yourself. Preserving food is actually surprisingly simp&le; all it takes is some basic equipment and a little bit of organization.

Self-Sufficiency: Home Smoking and Curing (IMM Lifestyle Books) Recipes, Instructions, and Tips for Salting, Curing, Air-Drying, & Smoking Bacon, Salmon, Ham, Pastrami, Chorizo, Beef, and More

Farrow, Joanna

Cooking Methods

In this comprehensive book, an expert textile arts instructor reveals everything readers need to know to make their own fabrics. This book explains where different fibers come from, how to grow and harvest your own vegetable fibers, and how to prepare them for spinning.
The principles of spindle and spinning wheel spinning are covered, along with home dyeing using natural dyestuffs, and hand weaving with or without a loom. Finally, there are a number of simple projects, such as a rug, shoulder bag, bed cover, and jumper and mitts to put your newly learned skills to the test.

Self-Sufficiency: Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving: Essential Guide for Beginners (IMM Lifestyle Books) How to Grow and Harvest Your Own Homemade Fibers, Comb, Card, and Prepare Them, and 4 Starter Projects

Penny Walsh

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