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Rick Stein is one of the most well-known and loved chefs and TV presenter and author, who has produced an array of award-winning books and television series. His latest book, RICK STEIN'S INDIA, sees Rick journey through India in search for the perfect curry. Get to know Rick a little better and take a look at our 10 quick questions that he answered about food and cooking.

Keen to find out how the Ranger’s Apprentice film plans are coming along? Or maybe you’re desperate to uncover the scoop on Halt and Lady Pauline’s chemistry? Well, thanks to our loyal Facebook fans, we’ve got the answers to these burning Ranger’s Apprentice questions and more, from the man himself, John Flanagan!

Are you desperate to know whether the Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband characters will ever actually meet? Or maybe you’re digging for facts about Gilan? Well, thanks to our loyal Facebook fans, we’ve got the answers to these burning Ranger’s Apprentice questions and more, from the man himself, John Flanagan!

Jun 14

COOK IT SLOW Recipe

by Random House Australia on 14 June 2013

One of the best things about winter is the food! We love to cook rich, slow cooked and hearty meals and this recipe  from The Australian Women's Weekly COOK IT SLOW cookbook is one of our favourites.

Do you want your students to forget about the ‘cheese touch’? Or to learn that a diaper has nothing to do with a rock band? Middle School by James Patterson is just the series your diehard fans of Wimpy Kid need to help them move on.

If your child is a fan of Billie B. Brown, they are going to love Lulu Bell. Natasha Boyd, former teacher and owner of Book Bonding, thinks this new series is sure to be a hit with girl readers.

We were delighted when ACT teacher Tim Kirsopp contacted us to say his class was reading ITCH by Simon Mayo to tie-in with a geology unit. But there was one thing we were dying to know. How exactly was ITCH being used in the classroom? Tim was kind enough to share his brilliant ideas.

The true identity of one of Australia’s bestselling erotic authors has been kept a closely guarded secret, until now . . . Industry rumours have been circling about intensely private author Natasha Walker since the 2012 release of the first book in The Secret Lives of Emma series. Mosman local and Booktopia’s Chief Buyer, John Purcell, revealed Natasha Walker is a pseudonym and that he is the true voice behind this phenomenally successful series.

Everyone loves a chicken dinner! Yotam Ottolenghi's adds a clever middle-eastern twist on the classic family dinner. For a more traditional recipe, take a look at Julie Goodwin's classic roast chicken recipe, from her latest cookbook GATHER.

A roast dinner is a weekly must and this simple and easy recipe from Julie Goodwin is achievable for any kind of home cook! This classic recipe comes from her latest cookbook, GATHER.