Books New for Summer Gifting

How to Fall in Love with Tofu by Emma de Thouars Tofu is the perfect canvas to soak up a pan's flavors. Much more than a meat substitute or a health food alternative, tofu is a delicious staple with endless, delicious possibilities. Emma de Thouras shares 40 of these in her new book. From Scrambled Tofu and Omelets with Chili Sauce to Sloppy Joes, Korean Tofu Pancakes, Stuffed Tofu with Minced Por…

Mouse on the River by Alice Melvin In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside. This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature m…

Mouse's Wood Hard Back by Alice Melvin An exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps that follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons. Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse's rambling journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse's Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature. The…

Never Too Small: Vol. 2 by Joel Beath and Camilla Janse van Vuuren Small footprint design that proves living better doesn't have to mean living larger. Following the success of their first book, the second volume of Never Too Small showcases 30 new and outstanding homes from around the world that explore small space living. Framed by five small-footprint design principles, the book features beauti…

Peinao: A Greek Feast for All by Helena Moursellas Peinao is a contemporary celebration of traditional tried-and-tested Greek food, delivered feast style: cooking for roommates; brunch with your besties; or making Sunday dinner for the whole family. It isn't another taverna cookbook; authors Helena and Vikki Moursellas are here to share their fun and modern spins on the Greek classics, presented i…

Plant Style Ferns are back in the bathroom, cacti are sitting on plant stands and you don't have to look far to see a devil's ivy hanging from a ceiling. Indoor plants are the ultimate indoor accessory. Softening interiors and readily available, they are also a stylist's best friend. However, it's their power to transform a sterile space into an urban sanctuary that makes them more than just an in…

Stones and Bones by Rob Wilshaw Excavating four billion years of history from the ground beneath our feet! This book looks at the fossil record and all that we can learn from it. From bacteria to sponges to fish to tetrapods to reptiles to dinosaurs to mammals and finally to humans, it excavates the story of four billion years of life on this planet. The science of paleontology is clearly broken d…

The Mediterranean Cook by Meni Valle A celebration of seasonal produce, the Mediterranean way. Escape to the Mediterranean with Meni Valle's celebration of the fresh and flavour-packed cuisine of the region, with more than 80 vegetarian recipes. From roasted eggplants and tangy artichokes to perfectly flaky pastry boats and juicy grilled plums and figs, each dish is an invitation to savor the sens…