The Men's Cooking Manual will appeal to all blokes who want to cook for themselves, or their friends & family. Full of sensible advice & focused on techniques rather than just recipes, it's about teaching people how to cook absolutely anything, rather than just a set of pre-determined dishes. It shows the short-cuts & straightforward skills that will make cooking a simple, enjoyable activity instead of a terrifying mystery. The recipes & ideas inside are explained in a foolproof, clear way, to give even the most fumble-fingered man a chance of producing tasty, healthy food. ...

A unique gift for any music lover. Follow the instructions & build a working, amplified speaker complete with lead to connect to a smartphone or digital music device.

Includes:: all components & instructions in the form of a mini Haynes Manual.

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This new paperback title addresses every aspect of retirement, including how to spend your new-found leisure time, mental & physical health, how modern technology can work for you, potential changes to your living arrangements, all the way through to the legalities of wills & coping with grief. This manual, presented in the Haynes tried-&-tested step-by-step format, promises to be an informative yet informal guide to getting the most from your retirement. ...

Ah, retirement Don't we all dream of the day we won't have to wake up at 6 am to get into the office? Or of having a lunchtime where you decide what time to eat & how long it's going to take you? This step-by-step manual breaks everything down into manageable chunks for you & is there so that you can revisit it time & time again From how to spend your new-found leisure time, to taking care of your mental & physical health & even sensitive issues like coping with grief, this manual provides easy to understand information about how to make the most of your retirement & enjoy what you have always dreamed of: free time!

Features: Finance: from pension planning to prescription charges Modern technology: from satnavs to Skype & everything in between Leisure time: hobbies, college classes, volunteering, book clubs & travel Mental & physical health: advice on everything, starting with aches & Alzheimers Your home: pros & cons of downsizing, living with relatives, retirement homes, safety & security, useful home aids Becoming a carer & being cared for: hospices, nursing homes & support Legalities: age discrimination, wills, power of attorney The final curtain: funeral planning, organ donation, coping with grief.

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Relive the pixellated playing pleasure of the 1970's with this unique kit. Build your own version of the iconic ping pong arcade game, complete with coin slot & red LED display! The perfect gift for fans of gaming nostalgia & makes alike. ...

The physical training that all Royal Marines recruits undergo is challenging & demanding, yet also structured & achievable. Here, for the first time, is an official manual to show you in detail how they succeed & how you can mirror all relevant aspects in your own fitness training. Packed with facts & step-by-step instruction accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs, Royal Marines Fitness contains a wealth of guidance for anyone wanting to achieve a higher level of fitness, whether it s preparing for a marathon, losing weight or putting on muscle mass. This manual provides you with all the tools & information you need to put together a training programme specific to your own targets, & to adapt it as you surpass your expectations. The Royal Marines the training, ethos & lifestyle. Physical fitness including the seven components of fitness. Fitness psychology training your mind to control your body. Exercise physiology understand how your body will respond to training. Diet & nutrition, the facts & figures you need to know. Fitness programme, the Royal Marines approach. Warm up, cool down, the reasons, the importance & the ways. Fitness training all the methods, aerobic, anaerobic, circuits & weights. The exercises extensive, step-by-step instructions for all types of fitness training. ...

Sewing is no longer the preserve of grandmothers & aunties. The popularity of vintage clothing & brands such as Cath Kidston have led to a revival of make do & mend, & people of all ages are getting creative. This Haynes Manual starts with the basic kit & techniques before introducing fastenings, embellishments, clothing & home furnishings, as well as debunking sewing machine jargon & advising on care & maintenance. Accompanied by illustrated step-by-step projects, this manual is a must for anyone looking to take up this already popular pastime. Essential kit: different varieties of scissors, needles, measures, markers, pins & advanced tools. Sewing machines: choosing one, the functions & terms, specialist machines, how they work, setting tension, care & maintenance. Fabrics: varieties, properties, patterns & preparing for sewing.

Materials: threads, stitches, webbing, interfacing, wadding & stuffing. Techniques: straight sewing, curves & corners, seam allowance, starting & finishing. Fastenings: zips, buttons, Velcro, & hooks & eyes. Techniques: trims, edgings, pleats, gathers & tucks. Embellishment & customisation: embroidery, appliqu, Suffolk Puffs, beads & sequins. Clothing & dressmaking: sizing, patterns, darts, hems, pockets, waistlines, collars, sleeves, linings & mending clothes. Home furnishings: curtains, blinds, cushions & quilts. Step-by-step projects: embroidered napkin set, appliqu phone case, wrap scarf, snap-frame purse, envelope cushion cover, no-pattern skirt & bunting.

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Here is the Haynes Manual for all students. For many young people, university offers the first taste of independence, but also throws up a lot of new demands & experiences that initially leave them stumped. There is a growing need for trustworthy, quality advice within the ever-changing field of higher education, & " The Student Manual" offers just that. With insight from current students & advice from experts, The Student Manual covers everything from money & studying to health & relationships. This Haynes Manual will appeal to mums, dads & grandparents about to wave goodbye, &, of course, to prospective students themselves. ...

Every man's guide to succeed & impress This is a guide for & about the modern man, suitable for the young chap flying the family nest, the recent graduate moving on or the newly single older man rediscovering bachelorhood. It contains simple, easy to follow advice on managing the pressures of the modern world with style, because adult life doesn t come with instructions. Containing advice, hints & instructions on managing your home, health, looks & relationships this book will empower you with life skills that are good for your stress levels, self esteem & social success, & will give you an aura of competence that is highly likely to attract a mate. ...

How many blokes at Haynes does it take to change a light bulb? None. The girls have beaten them to it. They've also fixed the leaky tap, put up the shelves, tiled the kitchen, insulated the loft & changed the oil in the car
- all without damaging their nails. Presented in a contemporary, fashionable style (not too much pink, but certainly a bit) & written in a chatty way (with the occasional 'man' joke), the " Women's DIY Manual" will give all the girls the information they need for general household DIY. In true Haynes style, there is clear step-by-step photography & easy-to-follow instructions, with difficulty ratings for each project.
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