50 Things I Wish I Told You captures all of these intentions from practical lessons on how to make a bed how to iron a shirt & how to rent your first flat to personal advice on the perfect handshake & making small talk These are the lessons that would have been passed on had there been a few more hours in the day 112 pages 35 illustrations Powell Polly ...

This title contains 50 cards each showing a game activity or puzzle to keep children entertained on a long plane journey It



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A beautifully presented practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling There are 50 projects featured in the book ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects & even a chapter on creating things from cork The 8 main themes are Quick Things
- including a doorstop a bookmark & a gift-box book; Into The Woods
- including a willow whistle walking stick fish hook & slingshot; Around The House
- including chopsticks coat & crochet hooks; Cork Creations
- including a succulent pot stamp & earphones spool; Ornamental Carving
- including a boat a deer & a spinning top; Kitchen Carving
- including a carrot flute apple candle & onion flower; The Natural World
- including a bird feeder & instructions to prepare a fish for cooking a graft an apple tree The projects cater for a range of skill levels & the instructions are complemented by smart step-by-step illustrations which highlight the tactile quality of the material in hand The book also

Includes:: an introduction with advice on selecting a penknife maintaining your blade choosing your caving material & carving techniques Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship & savvy survival-skill projects this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers








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The perfect introduction to the Second World War this book breaks down six years of conflict into 50 manageable facts Each year of the war is introduced with a timeline featuring the key events & a map showing where the fighting took place & which countries were involved All the major events & battles are covered as well as entries on the home front weapons & the cost of war giving a comprehensive & international introduction Events are recounted in succinct & easy-to-understand text while photographs bring the past vividly to life & fact panels provide facinating snippets of extra information ...

Known for their vicious raids love of treasure & fierce warriors the vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period For 300 years they terrorized the world in their hunt for land & power but they also had a rich culture in art literature & law Packed with facts maps infographics & photos this is the perfect introduction to the most feared invaders of the Middle Ages Covering where they came from & who they conquered their commerce & culture (including their bloodthirsty stories) their travel & trade & the reasons behind their demise this complete guide provides a comprehensive exploration of who these peoples were
- & who they were not For while there is no doubt that some Vikings launched bloodthirsty attacks in this period pillaging communities & plundering treasure many more were peaceful traders & settlers Going beyond the fearsome warriors battles & adventures we associate with Vikings this detailed book provides an insight into the everyday life of the people to examine how & what they traded what Viking village life was like & how they made & sailed their famous long ships It explores the rich culture of the Vikings including the beautiful art they created the legendary stories they told & the complex law systems they built to maintain a civilised society as well as how their culture & influence lives on in the world today
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Ultra Pro Board Game Sleeves 41mm X 63mm Mini American 50 Per Packet Ultra clear archival-grade sleeves for board game cards with Ultra PRO's hologram quality seal Protects & extends the life of board game cards 50-count packs Fits games such as Arkham Horror ...

Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to the Cotswolds features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets ...

Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to Herefordshire & Worcestershire features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets ...

A boy has to decide just how far he's willing to go to maintain a new friendship in this offbeat coming of age-drama Billy (Andrew Paterson) is a 12-year-old boy growing up in a farming community in New Zealand in the '70s Billy's slight weight problem his flamboyant personality & his fondness for costume play has made him a target for bullies at his one-room school & his only friend is Lou (Harriet Beattie) his tomboy cousin who prefers to play football with the boys & is dreading the onset of adolescence As Billy resigns himself to his status as an outcast he's assigned a new deskmate -- a new arrival in town named Roy (Jay Collins) Roy is a few years older than Billy & takes an immediate liking to him; however while Billy is a bit fuzzy about the practicalities of being gay (something he's accused of on a regular basis) Roy seems to have a good bit of practical knowledge of the subject & seems keen on pursuing a physical relationship with his new pal As Billy is torn between happiness at having a new friend & confusion about Roy's level of interest in him he discovers Roy is also attracted to Jamie (Michael Dorman) who has just hired on to work at the farm owned by Billy's dad ...

From the creative minds & remarkable illustrators at Flow magazine a delightful book that teaches the art of drawing through 50 step-by-step lessons in drawing the everyday 256 pages Full-color illustrations throughout Smit Irene ...