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. ...

This great kit contains all the components you need to build your very own piece of retro cool
- a 1970's style working FM radio!
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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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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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What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? Would you know how to protect your family, forage for food & hold your own if confronted by the undead? Packed with vital information about how to prepare yourself (mentally & physically) & your surroundings for attack, the Zombie Survival Manual will also include advice on how to flourish in a post-apocalyptic world. Accompanied by illustrations, maps, diagrams & step-by-step instructions, this manual will be essential reading for those interested in protecting themselves, their families & society at large from the living dead. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Babies is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted & entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis & the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all stages of baby ownership, giving them all the hints & tips needed to keep them running smoothly. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Marriage is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted & entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis & the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all stages of marriage, giving them all the hints & tips needed to keep them running smoothly. ...