Books published by publisher Murdoch Books

After children have read this comprehensive guide, they will know which monsters eat others, the diet of moat monsters, the habits of long-legged underbed pigs, how to identify a saltwater warthog (its snicker), and much more Have you ever wondered why sometimes after you have washed your socks, one of them mysteriously disappears? Or why your shoelaces always seem to get tangled into tricky knots? The answer is, you probably have a monster problem or, more specifically, two monster problems with a gobblesock living behind your washing machine and a shoelace monster nesting under your bed. This field guide for monsterphiles of all ages, focusing on 64 curious creatures from piano tunas to soap slurpers to thunderguts, explains what they look like, what annoying habits they have, and even if they are useful for anything. With big color profile pictures for each monster and a handy section on how to keep them (or get rid of them), this is a must have book for any aspiring monster expert.

Simple food, well prepared, is one of life's great pleasures and when friends and family are part of the equation, cooking and sharing become all the more enjoyable. In a series that spans everything from casual barbecues to the tagines of Morocco, from nutritious ways with vegetables to the classic dishes of Italy, the recipes capture the spirit of a cuisine and the spirit of an occasion. There are feature spreads on specific ingredients and techniques, step-by-step photos, and suggestions for variations to the recipes.