What makes a man turn his back on society? What makes him return?For years a man calling himself Will Power lived in near-total isolation in northern New South Wales, foraging for food, eating bats and occasionally trading for produce.But who was this mysterious man who roamed the forest and knew all of its secrets and riddles? Some people thought he might be Jesus. Others feared he was a more sinister figure.The truth was that he was neither miraculous nor malevole...

'There's a realm beyond happiness that very few people inhabit. Follow what I've done and you may one day enter it. It's a wonderful place called contentment.'When Gregory Smith stumbled out of a New South Wales rainforest in 2000 he was close to death after living as a hermit in the wild. Determined to turn a wretched life into one worth living, Gregory stripped himself bare emotionally, psychologically and spiritually to undertake an extraordinary personal reconstruction....

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A richly promising and wide-ranging book! … It incorporates all manner of approaches and types of dishes. I have my eye on many of them.'Nigella Lawson'This is one of the best cookbooks I’ve ever read.'Jeremy VineDiscover the ultimate in low-effort, big-reward cooking.Join TV chef and social-media superstar, John Gregory-Smith, to enjoy globa...

Take the guesswork out of your spice cupboard with this fragrant trove of 200+ spice-laden recipes inspired by travels across the globe—featuring stunning photographs and a visual glossary of spices.Spices have been bringing fragrance and fire to food for thousands of years, and they are as relevant today as they’ve always been—versatile, healthy, economical, and, more importantly, utterly delicious. However, many people find spices confusing and equate them to end...

Are you confused on how to go about Alcohol ink painting? If so, you are definitely at the right place.Alcohol ink is a technique most artists have been yearning to gain mastery but the results are not forthcoming. Why? Because some basic tips were overlooked!However, there is no cause for alarm because this guide is going to help you overcome all the challenges of Alcohol Ink Painting. The author has done a detailed and comprehensive explanation, exposing t...

Borrowing is a crucial source of financing for governments all over the world. If they get it wrong, then debt crises can bring progress to a halt. But if it’s done right, investment happens and conditions improve.African countries are seeking calmer capital, to raise living standards and give their economies a competitive edge. The African debt landscape has changed radically in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Since the clean slate of extensive debt relief, stat...

Coming of age in New Jersey in the late 1940s, Greg and his pals got into enough scrapes to fill a book. That book is Mischievous in Mendham, an anthology of comic memoirs based on the author's childhood and told in the vein of Garrison Keillor, he sheds light on the fact that these incidents are not unique to his hometown, but are a microcosm of the American comedy in general. Mischievous in Mendham traces Greg's life from a childhood of adventure and discovery, where he gets into trouble...

The Days of James IV is a thorough biography of the King of the Scots, by noted Scottish historian G. Gregory Smith.

If you're looking for a quick, tasty meal after work but feel like you've lost your cooking mojo, or fancy hosting dinner but don't know where to start, Fast Feasts is just the book for you.John Gregory-Smith shares over 60 recipes that are big on taste yet simple to whip up, all featuring his signature Middle Eastern twist.Cooking should be fun, and sharing a meal with friends or family is one of life's simple pleasures. In Fast Feasts, y...

'John Gregory-Smith has a passion for Turkish food - and it shows. This is a rich and inviting introduction to the authentic flavours of Turkey, presenting regional dishes and traditional food.' The Bookseller'A gorgeous mix of modern, regional and traditional Turkish Dishes - I want to cook them all.' Diana HenryIn Turkish Delights John Gregory-Smith brings his passion for Turkey and its food to your kitchen. He celebrate...

From the vibrant souks of Tripoli and Beirut to the quiet calm of the Chouf Mountains and Qadisha Valley, Lebanon is a land of bold colours, exquisite flavours and hidden beauty.For this gorgeous book, John Gregory-Smith travelled the length and breadth of the country to bring back the very best of Lebanese cuisine. Classic streetfood, delicate pastries and little known Druze recipes are given John's signature twist, creating dishes that are bursting with flavour and sure to become...

A Second World War hero, who played a leading role in the evacuation of Dunkirk . . . has published a fascinating account of his memories of the war."— Salisbury JournalFrank Gregory-Smith's war started on the destroyer Jaguar and he saw action off Norway and during the Dunkirk evacuation, when she was hit by enemy air attack with 25 men killed. Command of the new escort destroyer HMS Eridge followed (he was to be her only Captain) and th...