By Faber on July 23, 2012
The second part of an interview with Deborah Bull, who was a Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, on her new book The Everyday Dancer, in which she presents an honest and vivid portrait of a dancer’s every day.
Posted in Biography, Non-fiction | Tagged video interview
By Faber on July 20, 2012
Harriet Sergeant’s Among the Hoods is an extraordinary story of one woman’s friendship with a South London gang.
Watch an interview with the author.
Posted in Biography, Non-fiction | Tagged gangs, Interviews
By Faber on July 18, 2012
A unique perspective from behind the footlights, The Everyday Dancer is a vibrant and compelling picture of a life in the day of a dancer. Watch an interview with author Deborah Bull on her life as a dancer and her career with the The Royal Ballet.
Posted in Biography, Non-fiction | Tagged dancing
By Bloomsbury on July 2, 2012
Exciting recipes from Fuschia Dunlop’s Every Grain of Rice.
With stunning photography and clear instructions, this is an essential volume for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
Posted in Food and drink | Tagged Chinese cooking, Extracts
By Bloomsbury on June 1, 2012
August, 2003. Celia Walden, a young reporter, receives an unusual phone call from her editor. She is to drop everything and fly to Malta in an attempt to track down a legendary footballer and keep him from the press…
Posted in Biography, Non-fiction | Tagged George Best
By Gallic Books on May 23, 2012
Anyone for Orangettes (Candied Orange Peel)…?
Posted in Food and drink, Non-fiction | Tagged recipes
By Simon & Schuster UK on May 21, 2012
Read an extract from this beautifully illustrated commemoration of the Queen’s life and reign, and visit Bookdiva on Wednesday for a chance to win yourself a copy!
Posted in Biography, Non-fiction | Tagged Diamond Jubilee, Non-fiction
By Simon & Schuster UK on May 18, 2012
Hugh Warwick’s The Beauty in the Beast is a delightful portrait of some of the UK’s best-loved wild animals and birds and the colourful enthusiasts who champion their causes.
Posted in Non-fiction | Tagged Nature writing, podcast
By Gallic Books on May 11, 2012
A stunning dessert in red, white and blue – perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July, Bastille Day, the Jubilee… Tarte Rosette Tricolore (White Chocolate and Berry Tart)… yum!
Posted in Food and drink, Non-fiction | Tagged cooking, Video
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