Books published by Anness Publishing

Heathers can cope well in most garden situations and provide bright year-round interest. This practical guide explains everything you need to know at a glance, including a directory of 50 heathers, and instructions on growing heather in outdoor borders, raised beds,containers, hanging baskets and indoors.

Helps you unlock the secrets of the ancient arts of divination to gain remarkable insights into your life and possible future. This book is divided into four sections: Moon Magic, Astrology, Chinese Astrology and Palmistry. It features over 250 photographs that capture the essence of the mysterious arts and demonstrate the skills you will acquire.

Pasta is quick and easy to cook, but it is the sauce that makes the dish. This fantastic collection of over 75 recipes has a pasta sauce for every taste and occasion. Whether your choice is a meat-based, vegetarian or seafood sauce, you are sure to find a recipe here to suit the occasion.

Explore the essence of this rich historical cuisine and learn about ingredients and how to use them, including olives and olive oil, vegetables, and herbs and spices. From family meals to celebration feasts this book will ensure you can prepare Spanish food with confidence and style.

Features over 50 delicious and nutritious recipes, specially developed for coeliacs. This title also includes special menus for entertaining, picnics and social events, and brilliant ideas for children - from tempting party treats to healthy packed lunches. It also features over 220 photographs and easy-to-follow instructions.

Helps you create a garden that is quick to establish, and can be maintained in under an hour a week. This book explains how careful planning, design and planting can ensure trouble-free gardening in the future and gives lots of useful information on the best equipment and techniques.

Now out of print. See 9780754835158 for the new updated and expanded hardback edition. Discover the subtle and enticing taste of traditional Turkish cooking, with its intriguing blend of herbs and spices.

From the modern restaurants of Beijing to the home kitchens of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Dhanxi and Shandong, this expert book presents traditional Mandarin cuisine and the foods of the northern provinces. Fabulous photographs by Martin Brigdale inspire and guide the cook.

An irresistible collection of recipes that demonstrate the wonderful versatility of coffee in the kitchen. Features all the classic coffee desserts and cakes, such as Tiramisu, Coffee Coeurs a la Creme, Mocha Sponge Cake and Cappuccino Torte.

Slow cookers can transform your busy life by letting you prepare dishes in advance and then return home to melt-in-the-mouth meals. This comprehensive book containes recipes for soups, casseroles, curries and rich satisfying puddings, as well as pates, pies, cakes and preserves.

Make the best of your garden throughout the year by planting seasonal flowers, trees and shrubs. Inspirational displays include flower beds and borders, ponds, window boxes, hanging baskets and tubs, and the book features a handy at-a-glance calendar

Amphibious warfare vessels are ships that travel from shore to shore, and craft moving from ship to shore. This comprehensive visual directory features a guide to landing ships and craft, with specification boxes providing information on country of origin

Mustard is an essential ingredient for the discerning cook, whether you are partial to piquant Dijon or the mellowness and texture of wholegrain. This wonderful gift collection of 30 recipes makes the most of its spicy sensation.

An easy-to-follow manual for successful pruning without stress, from basic principles to more advanced techniques. Here is pruning guidance for every type of plant, from roses and climbers to hedges, fruit trees, cordons and esapaliers, shrubs and fruit bushes. Step-by-step photographic techniques and artworks make it simple.

Fragrant mint has long been used to add aromatic highlights to dishes around the world, and this delightful gift cookbook shows 30 delectable ways to use fresh mint in dishes ranging from minty yogurt soup to mint chocolate meringues; beautifully illustrated with over 100 photographs of each finished dish as well as charming illustrations.

Indulge yourself in the irresistible delights of chocolate with this collection of 30 delectable recipes. With chapters on sweet treats; tarts and pies; special occasion cakes; and cookies, slices and bars, this is the perfect gift cookbook for every lover of chocolate.

Explore the rich and varied delights of Polish cooking in a charming giftbook, from red borscht and hunter's stew to poppy seed cake and honey cookies; over 85 gorgeous photographs by Jon Whitaker capture the essence of the cuisine.

Putting a plant in the right location and soil will ensure it has the best possible chance. This book explains simply how to match plants to the conditions in your garden, whether it is moist, shady, dry or sunny. Includes a quick reference chart of the most popular garden plants and their individual requirements.

Enjoy vibrant beds and borders throughout the year, with practical advice and ideas for stunning combinations. Includes a simple reference chart giving planting and flowering times for many common garden plants.

Create fresh and tasty sandwiches that are perfect for parties, picnics, lunch or snacks - all the classics as well as original new ideas are included, from salami hero to salmon pinwheels.