June New Release - The Butcher's Apprentice

Title: Butcher’s Apprentice

             

Subtitle: The Expert’s Guide to 

Selecting, Preparing, and Cooking a 

World of Meat Taught By the Masters

  

Author/s: Aliza Green

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592537761

Format: Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 203mm x 254mm

Publisher: Quarry Books

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The masters in The Butcher's Apprentice teach you all the old-world, classic meat-cutting skills you need to prepare fresh cuts at home. Through extensive, diverse profiles and cutting lessons, butchers, food advocates, meat-loving chefs and more share their expertise. Inside you'll find hundreds of full-colour, detailed step-by-step photographs of cutting beef, pork, poultry, game, goat, organs and more, as well as tips and techniques on using the whole beast for true nose-to-tail eating. Whether you're a casual cook or a devoted gourmand, you'll learn even more ways to buy, prepare, serve and savour all types of artisan meat cuts with this skillful guide.

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June New Release - 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth

Title: 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker 

 Recipes on Earth

           

Subtitle: The Surprising, 

Unbiased Truth about How to Make 

the Healthiest Slow Cooker Dishes

                

Author/s: Jonny Bowden and 

Jeannette Bessinger

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592334940

 Format:  Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: Fair Winds Press

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The clean foods team of Dr. Jonny and Chef Jeannette use wholesome ingredients such as fresh fruit and vegetables, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish and pasture-raised poultry in their recipes. Losing none of the convenience, they skip the high-sodium canned food products used in many slow cooker recipes and bring you dishes with both traditional and ethnic flair. Try the Real Deal Beef Stew with Orange and Clove, the Quick Sesame Teriyaki Low-Carb Lettuce Wraps, the Hot and Hearty Red, White and Blue Crab Dip or the Gingered Honey Pears with Cinnamon Sticks. Bon appetit!

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June New Release - Back The Fuck Up

Title: Back the F*ck Up!

             

Subtitle: Wild Animals that

 Don’t Give a Sh*t!

                

Author/s: Danny Vittore

RRP: $14.99

ISBN: 9781440229251

 Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 152mm x 152mm

Publisher: KP Books

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Back the F*ck Up! Is a celebration of 30 creatures great and small that are revered for their coolness, whether for their “don’t give a crap” attitude or for being a boozehound. Animals include the vicious cassowary which is capable of delivering a fatal falcon kick to people; the mongoose which fights snakes just because it wants to; the polar bear, the only animal in the world that actively hunts humans; and the caterpillar, which is a lot more insane than people may think.

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June New Release - Clint A Retrospective

Title: Clint

             

Subtitle: A Retrospective

                  

Author/s: Richard Schickel

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781402797040

Format:  Paperback, 296 pages

Dimensions: 190mm x 228mm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This will make your day! Written by renowned film critic and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Richard Schickel, this lavish celebration of Clint Eastwood's life and films - now in paperback - features an introduction by the legend himself. Richly illustrated with over 300 spectacular images, including memorable stills and behind-the-scenes photos, Clint spans his entire career from the early spaghetti westerns and iconic Dirty Harry films to the soulful Bird (1988), the masterful Unforgiven (1992) and modern classics like Mystic River (2003), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and J. Edgar (2011).

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June New Release - Paper Zoo

Title: Paper Zoo

           

Subtitle: 15 Easy-to-Make, 

Cute Animals

                

 RRP: $14.99

ISBN: 9781402780493

Format:  Kit, 32 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

By simply punching out a card, folding a few flaps and adding a dab of glue, you can create some of the cutest critters ever seen! The absolutely adorable Paper Zoo kit features 15 cards with one animal each and an instruction booklet with bios on each captivating creature including a doe-eyed fawn, a goldfish named Pinky, a spotted dog, a winged pig, a fire-breathing dinosaur and more.

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June New Release - Heart Felt Holidays

Title: Heart-Felt Holidays

             

Subtitle: 40 Festive Felt Projects to 

Celebrate the Seasons

Author/s: Kathy Sheldon & 

Amanda Carestio

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781454702818

Format:  Paperback, 132 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 229mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Celebrate - and craft - from the heart! The same team that brought you the top-selling Fa la la la Felt now offers another adorable book of fresh, easy-to-make felt decorations, this time with festive and fun holiday themes for the rest of the year. Using readily available store-bought felt sheets, crafters can have year-round enjoyment creating 40 charming projects for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more.

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June New Release - The OlympKnits

Title: OlympKnits

             

Subtitle: Knit 18 Champion Athletes 

and a Handsome Horse

Author/s: Laura Long

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446302323

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 170mm x 170mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

10 brilliant patterns for knitting your very own team of athletes. Whether it’s a team of synchronised swimmers, a pair of heavyweight boxers or an accomplished equestrian (complete with horse) that takes your fancy, you’ll find all the instructions you need here to go for a medal-winning performance.

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