Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2012
by Hugh Johnson

Now in its 35th edition, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the UK's number one wine book appealing to wine-lovers and professionals alike. It is the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors and this year's edition boasts up-to-date news on more than 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, plus invaluable vintage information from experts around the world. A new colour supplement focuses on the array of wines from the South of France, while a new section offers the reader alternative wines to try based on those they already drink.

  ... The original and best - the ultimate compact wine guide ....

The Kitchen Diaries
by Nigel Slater

" The food in 'The Kitchen Diaries' is simply what I eat at home. The stuff I make for myself, for friends and family, for visitors and for parties, for Sunday lunch and for snacks. "
Fast food, slow food, big eats, little eats, quick pasta suppers, family roasts and even Christmas lunch, bestselling food writer Nigel Slater introduces us to what he cooks and eats at home everyday throughout the year. Without exception every single recipe in this book is a doddle to cook.

... The recipes sound uniformly delicious, rustic and tasty...but they’re also straight forward: easy to follow, easy to cook ...

Chocolate & Zucchini
by Clotilde Dusoulier

"Chocolate & Zucchini" is a blog written by Clotilde Dusoulier, a 27-year-old Parisian woman who lives in Montmartre and shares her passion for everything food-related - thoughts, recipes, cookbook acquisitions, quirky products, nifty tools, restaurants, ideas and inspirations.

... Funny, inspiring and thought-provoking ... part recipe box, part blissful musings on life, this blog will transport you instantly to France ...

Gi Diet Green-Light Cookbook
by Rick Gallop

Building on the principles of Rick Gallop's market-leading "Gi Diet", the book includes 100 green-light recipes covering everything from breakfasts, main meals, desserts through to snacks and lunch boxes and is photographed in full-colour.

... lose weight while still eating well ...

Gordon Ramsay Easy

Easy sees Britain's celebrated chef move out of the restaurant and into the home kitchen. It features dishes with all the hallmarks of Gordon's cooking, but made accessible for the home cook. The emphasis is on ease of preparation and simple techniques.

100 superb dishes, great original recipes and classics, each centred around a meal, with menus and recipe for each course

Best Summer Weekends
by Jane Rodmell

A delectable assortment of recipes for the summer includes hundreds of tasty recipes, including appetizers, snacks, barbecue treats, salads and side dishes, main courses, breakfast and brunch dishes, light and easy meals, and desserts.