Jill Norman speaks several languages and has travelled widely. Jill also created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has since become a Glenfiddich Trophy winner in her own right, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and worked with Mrs David for many years.

Named one of 8 Eloquent Spanish Phrasebooks for Foolproof Communication by FluentU“It’s designed to have a ‘clean’ look, so it should be easy to refer to with few visual distractions. The book is organized in a three-column approach, with the English phrase, Spanish phrase and Spanish pronunciation all appearing side-by-side. The Penguin Spanish Phrasebook is aimed at readers with little or no Spanish experience, so it’s a good option for complete beginners.”—FluentU