Chocolate Savour

From the unusual kitchen staff and their protests that hilariously unleash hell at Mimmo's, to the magical sweetness of Rosy Lilybottom and her angels gone missing... These are just a few nibblings from Four Chocolates to Savour - four stories to indulge in and enjoy...

Dark and luxurious or creamy and light ... drizzling, oozing or baked ... there are many ways to enjoy chocolate, but there is only one 'Queen of Chocolate'. Kirsten Tibballs, world-renowned chocolatier and pastry chef, has devoted her life to the pursuit of delightful desserts, perfecting her techniques and creating decadent treats that make people happy. Whether you're after a knockout chocolate mousse cake, sticky chocolate doughnut or the best brownie you've ever tasted, Kirsten has you covered. Her favourite chocolate recipes, road-tested at her cooking school, and detailed explanations of steps and techniques will instill confidence in the most kitchen-shy of chocolate lovers. So, go on - melt that bowl of chocolate, line a baking sheet and relax ... You're in the hands of a professional.

These recipes are the keys to the chocolate kingdom. The simplest route to chocolate happiness by the doyenne of chocolate, Kirsten Tibballs. It's always the right time for chocolate. Chocolate All Day is your invitation to indulge friends and family with choc-focused treats that are big on wow and low on difficulty. From a Chocolate Babka Knot with Peanut Swirl to Choc-chip Cookie Sandwiches with Orange Ganache, Rocky Road Chocolate Cake or Sticky Date Chocolate Puddings with Chocolate Caramel Drizzle. It's a chocolate-lover's paradise, brought to you by modern-day Willy Wonka Kirsten Tibballs, founder of the internationally renowned Savour School as well as star of the TV show The Chocolate Queen. Dip into luscious treats, morning, noon and night, arranged by textural experience: Crisp, Snap, Crunch Molten, Toasty, Melt-in-the-mouth Playful, Quirky, Out-of-the-mould Creamy, Smooth, Chilled Old-fashioned, Comfort, Classic Recipes include tips to 'fix it' when there's a problem, ways to take the bake to the next level, as well as Kirsten's trademark skill-building know-how and technique advice so that you gain confidence with every recipe you make.

Women love men, men love women . . . and everyone loves chocolate. Why not savour it all? After a lifetime of loving both men and chocolate, author Kas Jacquot discovered the key to finding the most pleasure in each. Savouring love like chocolate gives you a way to evaluate potential love relationships. What tastes good at first nibble doesn't always taste good in larger bites. Bittersweet can prove too bitter, and cream fillings too shallow and oversweet. Sometimes a chocolate is excellent, but not consistently available. As in chocolate, so in love: Would I really want this flavor exclusively, for life? In Savour Love like Chocolate, Jacquot reminds us that the tasting process is fun, even as it helps us decide when it's time to move on if a relationship isn't right. Whether you're going through a period of love gone wrong, wanting a humorous read, or hoping to gain a fresh perspective on romance, everyone can relate to this book, men and women alike. A word of warning, however: Reading this will make you crave chocolate--so make sure you have some to savour nearby!

Do you forget things easily? Are you worried that you're losing your mental edge? Don't be! Keep Your Brain Sharp will prove that, in fact, your mature brain is bigger and better than ever, and it will give you hundreds of diverting puzzles, games, tests and exercises to keep it that way. It explodes the myths about old age and mental decline, explains why you get better when you get older and gives you a set of great mental workouts in a brain-boosting bible ideal for you if you think your best intellectual achievements may well lie ahead. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to keep your brain sharp. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Train your brain to be quicker, fitter and brighter than it's ever been! This book gives you everything you need to get a mental edge, featuring hundreds of puzzles, quizzes and problem-solving games. It also gives you some great advice on how to maximise your mental agility through diet, exercise and the right lifestyle choices, as well as showing you how to put your new, more powerful brain to the test at work, home and play. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to train your brain. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.