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The 100 great drives in
this collection have been
selected from the most
beautiful routes Britain
has to offer. These
spectacular circular
tours offer scenic
stop-offs plus castles,
gardens, museums and
hamlets to explore. Each
drive - on A and B roads
- comes with a map and
the route is described in
text packed with
fascinating local detail.
From the southern coast
roads to lochside byways,
get to know Britain with
this indispensable guide.
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Antonys 100 one-pot
dishes for the slow
cooker, the oven and the
hob are wonderfully easy
to make. Once you have
put the ingredients into
the casserole, you just
leave them to cook while
you get on with something
else. There are
pot-roasts, stews,
braises, curries,
breads and puddings from
all over the world - from
India, through the
Middle East and the
Mediterranean, to
Eastern Europe and
Russia. All the recipes
for the slow cooker can
be prepared in advance
and left to cook during
the day, so when you get
home from work there is a
tasty supper waiting for
you. Dishes for the oven
and hob are also slow
cooked, taking a minimum
of 1 hour to bubble away.
Many of the recipes use
inexpensive ingredients,
including beans, lentils
and cheap cuts of meat -
which are deliciously
succulent after hours in
the pot. Perfect for the
family table! The book is
packed with information
on which ingredients are
suited to slow cooking
and hints and tips for
getting the most out of
your slow cooker. Antonys
recipes are easy to
follow, so whether you
have been using a slow
cooker for years or have
just bought one, there
are lots of recipes here
for you.About the
AuthorAntony Worrall
Thompson is one of
Britains best loved chefs
and a father of four. He
became a Saturday morning
staple on our TV screens
with Saturday Kitchen on
the BBC and Saturday
Cooks on ITV and also
appeared on Ready Steady
Cook for many years. He
currently presents Daily
Cooks Challenge on ITV.
He is the chef-proprietor
of Kew Grill and Windsor
Grill, a food shop,
Windsor Larder, and has
a pub near his home, The
Greyhound. Antony has
written numerous
bestselling books,
including Real Family
Food, Fast Family Food
and Antony Makes it Easy
for Mitchell Beazley.
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This title reveals the
fascinating history of
British craftsmanship in
a series of interviews
with leading crafters at
work in Britain
today.Many crafts survive
in the hands of just a
few individuals whose
rare skills date back as
far as 1, 000 years. They
are part of our history,
part of a past of
craftsmanship, skill and
attention to detail that
most of us probably
thought had vanished
forever. It features such
people as the trug maker,
cricket bat maker,
thatcher, hurdle maker
and a rope maker. It also
includes the mentors from
the Mastercrafts
series.The Book of
Forgotten Crafts records
and celebrates the best
of these ancient crafts,
before they disappear
and, more importantly,
to record the lives of
the crafters
themselves.About the
AuthorTom Quinn is a
writer, editor and a
social historian. He is
the author of
Mastercrafts, as well as
the bestselling Tales of
the Old Railwaymen. Sian
Ellis is a writer and has
been an editor of
Heritage magazine for
eight years. Paul Felix
is a rural photographer
whose photographs can be
seen in newspapers,
magazines and calendars
around the world.
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Here comes a brand new,
updated edition of this
best-selling book for any
keen vegetable grower,
demonstrating acclaimed
gardener, Ed Smiths,
unique system for growing
high yield organic
vegetables at home.A
comprehensive guide to
growing your own fruit
and vegetables, it is
full of practical advice
about everything from
building raised beds,
planning your veg patch
to making your own
compost.Learn how to make
the most of your garden
and grow vegetables to
feed your family and
friends. Smiths
easy-to-follow techniques
will ensure you get
maximum yields for less
work.It includes a much
expanded plant directory
with a focus on specific
fruit and vegetables and
how to grow them, as
well as tips on
harvesting and storing
techniques.About the
AuthorEdward C Smith has
been growing all of his
familys food for more
than 40 years using
organic techniques. He
tends a 1, 500 square
feet garden at his home
in Vermont, USA.As well
as writing gardening
books including the
best-selling, The
Vegetable Gardeners
Bible, he teaches
college courses in garden
ecology and lectures on
gardening throughout
North America.
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Jack Russell Bingo saves
his owners life -
constantly: whenever
10-year-old Cole suffers
one of the
life-threatening episodes
in which he stops
breathing, Bingo barks
to alert Coles parents.
When leading fire
investigator Sam, a
springer spaniel,
smelled accelerant on a
discarded shirt it led to
the arrest of an
arsonist. Zoe, the water
rescue team golden
retriever, jumps out of
helicopters to save
drowning swimmers and is
strong enough to pull an
overturned boat to shore
with the stranded
fisherman still clinging
on. With real-life
stories like these,
Extraordinary Dogs
details how dogs
super-heightened senses,
strength and loyalty
allow them to perform
remarkable acts. It
explains the biology
behind dogs physical
make-up - their muscular
strength, how their
movable ears help to
pinpoint sound, how
their huge number of
scent receptors powers
their astonishing sense
of smell - and dispels
many myths, for example
that dogs sight is
limited: not so - they
have amazing ability to
see movement over long
distances. Each chapter
explores an element of
the world of dogs - their
agility, their hearing,
whether their abilities
constitute a sixth sense
- explaining the science,
examining which breeds
exhibit particular
capabilities and why,
and then focussing on
individual stories of
remarkable dogs. Filled
with fascinating and
heart-warming
descriptions of canine
bravery, intelligence
and instinct,
Extraordinary Dogs
examines the complex and
intriguing interactions
of dogs and their best
friends - humans.
Extraordinary Dogs
accompanies the 13-part
Channel 5 prime-time tv
series of the same
name.About the
AuthorElizabeth Wilhide
is the author of many
acclaimed books,
particularly in the field
of design and interiors,
including Scandinavian
Modern Home and New
Decor. As co-author and
contributing editor she
has also worked with a
number of different
authors, including
Victoria Stilwell (Its Me
or the Dog and Fat Dog
Slim) and Jo Frost
(Supernanny).
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Nothing tates better than
a good, home-cooked meal
- now it couldnt be
easier to recreate all
your favourite meals with
this fabulous collection
of tasty, triple-tested
recipes.From pies to
puddings, and casseroles
to cakes, warm your
stomach and soul with
these easy-to-make,
heart-warming dishes.
With clear,
easy-to-follow
instructions and
beautiful colour
photographs, youll find
a classic recipe for any
occasion and ever
taste.Packed with tips,
nutritional value and of
course, mouth-watering
ideas, this cook book is
guaranteed to lift your
spirits and satisfy the
hungriest appetite.About
the AuthorThe Good
Housekeeping Institute
was created in 1924 to
provide readers of Good
Housekeeping magazine
with expert consumer
advice and delicious
easy-to-follow recipes.
These ideals still hold
true today.
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Your Way to Train a
Well-behaved DogYour dog
just doesnt seem to
listen. Youve been
through obedience
training, but he still
cant seem to master the
most basic commands. And
nothing you do seems to
prevent him from
misbehaving. Clients
usually come to me when
their dogs are ruining
their lives, not when
they wont sit, says
Cesar. But everywhere I
go, people are telling
me they are confused
about the wide variety of
training options and
theories out there. Now,
in his usual
straightforward,
confident manner, Cesar
takes on the topic of
training for the first
time, by explaining the
importance of balance as
the foundation for a
healthy relationship
between you and your dog.
He calls upon some of the
foremost experts in the
field so that you can
find the perfect approach
that works for you and
your dog.Filled with
practical advice,
anecdotes, tips, and
trouble-shooting
techniques from Cesar and
his colleagues, this is
the ultimate guide to a
well-behaved and
well-balanced dog - from
a new puppy to an old dog
who can still learn new
tricks.About the
AuthorFounder of the Dog
Psychology Center in Los
Angeles, Cesar Millan is
the 1 New York Times
bestselling author of
Cesars Way, Be the Pack
Leader and Member of the
Family. He is the star of
The Dog Whisperer with
Cesar Millan, the Nat
Geo Wild Channels
top-rated show.
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This charming
introductory guide is an
essential read for all
aspiring pig-keepers.The
latest edition in the
hugely popular Keeping
Series includes expert
guidance on how to feed,
house and breed healthy
and happy pigs. From
introducing the many
breeds to sourcing the
perfect pig for you,
this extensive guide
encompasses all aspects
of pig keeping and is
complimented by
magnificent photography.A
highly informative and
visually appealing
handbook suitable for
every potential
pig-owner, from the
pig-lover to the
smallholder.About the
AuthorJeremy Hobson is a
countryside consultant
with a lifetimes
background in rural and
farming matters of all
sorts. Phil Rant has kept
pigs on a commercial
basis and as a hobby.
Hobson and Rant have
previously worked
together on Successful
Smallholding. Both
authors currently live in
France.
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Buy these two great books
together and help your
little ones celebrate the
royal wedding plus save
4.00!Sticker Dolly
Dressing WeddingsA timely
addition to the extremely
popular Sticker Dolly
Dressing series. This
enchanting new title has
over 350 fantastic
stickers to dress elegant
brides as they prepare
for their wedding and
celebrate the big day
itself. With over 350
stickers to choose from,
dress the bride and
bridesmaids as they
attend a fitting, choose
bouquets, arrive at the
reception, pose for
wedding photos and do
lots more.First Colouring
WeddingsThis fabulous
colouring book is filled
with pretty bridesmaids
dresses, glamorous
bridal gowns, lovely
shoes, gorgeous flowers,
amazing cakes and other
attractive wedding things
to colour. The
pre-coloured backgrounds
make the simple scenes
easy for young children
to complete and there are
2 pages of full-colour
stickers to add to the
pictures. The perfect way
to help little children
have fun and feel
involved in a very
special wedding day or a
fun activity for the
Royal Wedding day!
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The Lost Joy of Railways
will transport you back
to the 1950s and 60s,
reminding you not just of
the trains but of
personal accounts,
journey logs, timetables
and photographs.Divided
into six regions of
British railways, each
chapter documents the
favourite sections and
engine sheds that were a
magnet to the spotter.The
book also includes
records of trainspotting
trips and the final days
of steam, along with
feature pages on famous
railway photographers,
schedules, works,
scrapyards and essential
clothing, equipment and
survival kit for
spotters. Each chapter
also encompasses a
section on the
introduction of diesels
throughout the
system.About the
AuthorJulian Holland has
always had a passion for
British railways and has
documented his many
journeys around Britain
during the final years of
steam.He has worked in
the publishing industry
for the last 39 years,
coupling his work with
his passion on many
occasions, for titles
such as Along Lost Lines,
Tickets Please! and
Amazing and Extraordinary
Railway Facts.
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Amazing & Extraordinary
Facts about the English
Countryside explores the
flora and fauna, customs
and traditions that give
the English countryside
its unique charm and
special identity.From the
standing stones and
carvings of our ancestors
to the modern farming
methods and woodland
management of today,
discover hundreds of
fascinating facts about
rural England.Brief,
accessible and
entertaining pieces on a
wide variety of subjects
makes it the perfect book
to dip in to.The amazing
and extraordinary facts
series presents
interesting, surprising
and little-known facts
and stories about a wide
range of topics which are
guaranteed to inform,
absorb and entertain in
equal measure.About the
AuthorRuth Binney has
been studying the
countryside and nature
for over 50 years. She
holds a degree in Natural
Sciences from Cambridge
University and has been
involved in countless
publications during her
career as an editor. She
is the author of six
other books for D&C. Ruth
lives near Weymouth,
Dorset.
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Amazing & Extraordinary
Facts about Great Britain
unearths the hidden
legends, laws,
landscapes, discoveries,
adventures and locations
that have shaped Britains
compelling, and at
times, tumultuous
past.Explore how Britain
was formed - its geology
and climate, the quirky
characters and events of
its history and the
origin of British
institutions, such as
public schools, fish and
chips and driving on the
left hand side. Brief,
accessible and
entertaining pieces on a
wide variety of subjects
makes it the perfect book
to dip in to.The amazing
and extraordinary facts
series presents
interesting, surprising
and little-known facts
and stories about a wide
range of topics which are
guaranteed to inform,
absorb and entertain in
equal measure.About the
AuthorStephen Halliday is
a historian specialising
in British and industrial
history. He is an
authority on the history
of London, with a
special interest in the
great engineering
works.He is the author of
The Great Stink: Sir
Joseph Bazalgette and the
Cleansing of the
Victorian Metropolis
(Sutton 1999) and Amazing
& Extraordinary London
Underground Facts. He
contributes articles and
reviews to magazines such
as Literary Review,
Times Higher Education,
BBC History and History
Today.
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You may (or may not) have
always considered the
Royal Family to be the
epitome of class and
sophistication. In
reality theyre just like
us, so lets enjoy their
charm, cheek and have a
chuckle at their
bloopers.Royal Wisdom is
jam packed with"es
and quips that will keep
you entertained for
hours. Find out what
really happens in
Buckingham Palace in the
words of the occupants
themselves.Featuring
corkers from the likes of
Prince William, Ive had
a grandmother stop me and
ask if I know a good
place to buy underwear
and Prince Charles, Do
you seriously expect me
to be the first Prince of
Wales in history not to
have a mistress?About the
AuthorKate Petrella has
always been fascinated
with the Royal Familys
ability to carry on
tradition, provide a bit
of pageantry and romance
in a cynical world, and
utter some truly
hilarious lines
throughout history.
Before becoming a
freelance proof reader
and copy editor, Kate
was a teacher, librarian
and co-owner/copy editor
of two city magazines.
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25 delicious recipes for
jams, jellies, curds,
pickles, and chutneys.
Preserves and pickles are
the added extra in life,
the relish to the meal,
the fruity kick to your
morning toast, the
squidgy filling in your
cake and the sweet hit
that makes afternoon tea
such a treat. You only
have to look on the
shelves of the smartest
delicatessens to see that
making jams and jellies
has never been so
popular, with flavours
and combinations that
range from the
traditional
tried-and-tested recipes
to the more adventurous
and exotic. Jam- and
jelly-making and food
preservation have always
been an important
household craft and an
essential part of the
culinary calendar. Here
Gloria Nicol offers 25
recipes to make the most
of a glut, when fruits
and vegetables are at
their best and cheapest -
whether you cultivate
your own produce, set
out on pick-your-own
expeditions or shop at
the local farmers market.
In essence, this is a
great way of appreciating
the seasons and capturing
times of plenty in a
bottle; that moment when
you twist the lid and pop
open the seal on the jar
releases a glorious
memory of a bountiful
time.About the
AuthorGloria Nicol is a
journalist and
photographer. She has
written features for many
leading magazines and has
authored a number of
lifestyle books. After 30
years of city life,
relocation to a rural
setting has given Gloria
the opportunity to live
the good life for real.
Gloria runs the online
company The Laundry,
selling vintage homeware
and linens, as well as
writing the excellent
online blog
www.laundryetc.co.uk.
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The Wildlife Garden;
covers everything the
gardener needs to know to
cultivate and maintain a
wildlife haven in their
own garden, however
small.There is a wealth
of practical information
and colour photographs on
natural gardening in a
clear, easy-to-use,
month-by-month format,
allowing gardeners to
find the advice they need
instantly, when they
need it.This title
provides an introduction
to the wild plants and
creatures for each month,
together with seasonal
tips, tasks, checklists
and detailed plant
profiles.It offers
easy-to-follow practical
projects to create new
habitats, such as making
a wildlife pond,
building a nest box,
planning a herb bed,
planting a summer meadow,
and more.About the
AuthorJackie Bennett
began her career in
theatre production before
moving into television
and writing.She has
co-produced several
gardening and natural
history series,
including Channel 4s
highly acclaimed Mushroom
Magic. She writes
regularly for the
gardening press, is
editor of the Garden
Design Journal and a
former recipient of a BBC
Wildlife Magazine Award
for Nature Writing.
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Eating for Victory - A
nostalgic, cloth-bound
collection of wartime
recipes. Full of healthy,
economical &
environmentally friendly
hints & tips.Make Do &
Mend - Discover how
people coped on war time
rations as well as pick
up loads of tips on
recycling & green home
crafts.
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Get the best out of any
type of garden without
spending a fortune,
whether its a small
window box or a hard
patio, with Deborah
Schneebeli-Morrells
brilliant guide to
growing crops in pots.
Using containers or pots
as a base for your
gardening is so versatile
- try making an
eye-catching design
feature by growing
nasturtiums in a
galvanized mop bucket,
or grow parsley and basil
on your window ledge in a
kitchen colander. Growing
your own crops is not
only rewarding and fun,
but youll be doing your
bit for the environment
too, as well as being
able to ensure that all
your crops are produced
organically, whilst
saving money at the same
time. This book is packed
with tips and techniques,
from companion planting
to deter pests to
choosing the right
container for the right
crop, along with a
wealth of other gardening
advice. Grow Your Own
Vegetables in Pots tempts
the novice gardener to
get growing and the more
experienced gardener to
grow organically,
producing crops that are
a pleasure to grow,
harvest and eat.About the
AuthorDeborah
Schneebeli-Morrell grows
crops on her city roof
terrace and has created
an eclectic allotment on
a spectacular site in
London. She also works a
large garden in
Wiltshire, where she
practises the
complementary craft of
bee-keeping. She is
dedicated to both flowers
and vegetables, and
grows all her produce
organically. Deborahs
other passions include
art and craft; she
originally trained in
fine art and is an
award-winning artist. She
has written over 20
practical craft books,
including Grow Your Own
Herbs in Pots and
Decorating Pumpkins and
Gourds (both published by
CICO Books).
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The Herb Garden covers
everything the gardener
needs to know in order to
cultivate, harvest and
use a vast array of
different herbs.There is
a wealth of practical
information on growing
and planting is provided
in a clear, easy-to-use,
month-by-month format,
allowing gardeners
instantly to find the
advice they need, when
they need it.This title
provides an introduction
to the herb garden for
each month, along with
straightforward
instructions and a
checklist for seasonal
tasks. It offers
easy-to-follow projects,
from designing a herb
garden to harvesting
herbs for scented gifts,
are achievable by
all.About the
AuthorBarbara Segall is a
garden writer with many
years experience. She has
written for a variety of
magazines including
Amateur Gardening and
Hortus.Her book The Holly
and the Ivy: A
Celebration of Christmas
recieved a Quill and
Trowel Award from the
Garden Writers
Association of America.
Barbara lives in Suffolk
where she maintains a
traditional garden of
fruit, vegetables,
herbs and flowers.
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Life on the Old Farm
takes you back to a time,
not so long ago, when
farming in Britain
followed a pattern that
had remained largely
unchanged for
centuries.Farmers from
all over Britain - the
last generation who knew
at first hand traditions
dating back to Saxon
times - reveal their
knowledge in a series of
fascinating
reminiscences.It reveals
insights into farming
life from Edwardian times
and before up to the
coming of mechanization
after World War II. The
personal accounts and
reminiscences include
many amusing human
stories as well as
eccentric country
characters.About the
AuthorTom Quinn is a
writer, editor and a
social historian. He is
the author of the
bestselling Tales of the
Old Railwaymen, as well
as books on countryside
history, antique
collecting, fishing and
walking. He is currently
the editor of Country
Landowner magazine and
former editor of The
Countryman.
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This is a family cookbook
with a difference. Its a
cookbook for people who
love food, love holidays
and love caravanning.
Avid converts to
caravanning, the Rivron
family have been
holidaying and cooking
for nearly a decade and
this book is a collection
of their family
favourites. For many
people food is one of the
most enjoyable elements
of a holiday, but no one
wants to feel that theyve
spent hours slaving in a
hot, small kitchen.
Delicious, uncomplicated
and simple to prepare
recipes that will satisfy
family and friends are
the perfect solution.
Part of the fun of
caravanning is shopping
for ingredients in local
markets and supermarkets
and the recipes here make
the most of fresh produce
that can be sourced
wherever you are, as
well as giving guidance
on the best essentials to
bring from home. Ideas
for picnics, snacks,
main dishes and rainy day
baking will make food an
integral part of your
holiday, and most
importantly, fun. Many
of the best holiday
memories are from around
the table and this book
ensures you will enjoy
many happy nights under
the stars.About the
AuthorConverts to
caravanning after
reviewing a caravanning
holiday for a BBC
programme, the Rivrons
have been visiting their
own caravan for nearly a
decade. In the process,
Monica, a chef trained
at Leiths, has become
expert in producing all
manner of gourmet
delights in a caravan
kitchen. Her husband
Rowland, got through to
the second round of
Celebrity Masterchef and
has been known to help in
the kitchen.
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Hardback: 128
pagesPublisher: David &
Charles
PublishersLanguage
English ISBN-13:
978-071532793750 paper
creations, cards and
keepsakes to mark all of
lifes special occasions,
including birthdays,
weddings, Mothers Day
and special
anniversaries.
Inspirational projects
include gorgeous gift
boxes and bags, cleverly
shaped cards and keepsake
books and beautiful album
covers. Each of the
twelve chapters features
countless ideas and
inspirational tips for
adapting the projects for
all your friends and
family. Explore a wide
range of papercrafting
techniques, from paper
pricking and teabag
folding to iris folding
and ATCs (artists trading
cards).With
easy-to-follow
step-by-step instructions
and stunning photography,
even novice crafters
will be quick to master
these papercraft
techniques.
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Happy Days at Work - the
BakerDoesnt this fabulous
nostalgic design take you
back to your childhood? I
can almost smell the
bread! This is the first
in a new Happy Days at
Work series from
Ravenburger using
specially commissioned
artwork from Trevor
Mitchell.Finished jigsaw
puzzle size: 50 x 70cm,
500 pieces
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Clever Dog Learn how to
train your dog to do
absolutely anything! In
her latest book, Gwen
Bailey, respected dog
behaviourist and trainer,
demonstrates how to
teach your dog to do
really useful things
around the house. From
closing the door to
finding lost keys, Gwen
Bailey will teach you how
to turn your pet into an
eager and useful friend
around the house,
enhancing your
relationship and having
great fun along the way.
With specially
commissioned step-by-step
photography and
easy-to-follow
instructions you will be
able to teach your dog
over 20 clever and useful
activities, including:
Take a message Ring a
bell to go out Put your
rubbish in the bin Find
your lost keys Bring the
phone when it rings Most
dogs love to work and
Gwens reward-based
methods will stimulate
your pet and build and
enhance your relationship
with him. About the
Author Gwen Bailey (BSc
Hons) pioneered the use
of animal behaviour
knowledge in the rehoming
of unwanted pets while
working for a large
animal welfare charity
where she was Head of
Animal Behaviour for 12
years. In June 2002,
Gwen set up Puppy School
(www.puppyschool.co.uk),
a UK network of puppy
class tutors trained in
animal behaviour and
offering socialisation
and reward-based training
classes run to a very
high standard. Gwen
lectures at national and
international
conferences, runs
training courses and has
written 12 books. She is
a member and past
Chairman of the
Association of Pet
Behaviour Counsellors and
a Trustee for Battersea
Dogs and Cats Home.
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Publishing Ltd (28 Jul
2006) ISBN-13:
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great ideas, this
brand-new title ensures
that no young artist will
ever be short of ideas
for making a homemade
card for that special
occasion. It features
cards for birthdays,
Christmas, Easter and
Valentines Day, along
with techniques and
methods for creating
artistic effects on the
cards themselves. Every
card is clearly and
vividly illustrated in an
appealing and colourful
style, with
easy-to-follow
step-by-step
instructions.
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