From the best-selling author of Horrible Histories England 1485 The future of England is uncertain the king's allies might really be his enemies & poor young George is stuck in the crossfire Held hostage by King Richard III all George wants to do is become a noble knight Can he & his servant Robin survive in the cut-throat world of medieval battles betrayals & suspicious kings?A strange & exciting tale based on a real medieval knight this story is full of Terry Deary's dark humour & dry wit ...

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Challenging both your intellect & your craftsman&s skill this surprising game is as innovate as it is easy to learn & enjoy Knit Wit is colour tactile & funny It was designed to bring people together & have them explore their own creativity Craft your own word categories using loops & spools then find playful answers that match as many categories as possible The more categories you match the more points you score! Who will be quick enough to grab the bonus buttons? Every point counts when victory only hangs by a thread! Knit Wit is perfect for a happy hour fun time with your whole family as well as all your friends! Bring Knit Wit to work or to your favourite coffee shop & show off your mad skills sipping a hot cup of victorious tea! A fast paced & humorous game Colourful quality material A crafty way to test your intellect Ages 8 Players 2-8 Playing time 15 minutes ...

Knitting is a relaxing & therapeutic pastime & this winning combination focuses on mindfulness & the perfect stress-busting knitting projects Whether you choose a portable project to knit on the go a group project to do with friends or one that introduces new skills to stimulate a creative mind this book is the perfect path to keeping calm The book is aimed at beginners as well as more advanced knitters but does not include anything more complex than basic knit & purl stitches increasing decreasing & some simple colourwork Lynne Rowe covers the essential techniques at the start of the book followed by projects that have been specifically designed for mindfulness The projects themselves are split into five sections Quick & Easy Portable Group Big & New Skills Within these sections you can choose to make things such as a wash cloth a hat a blanket a shawl & an evening bag amongst others Every single one has been designed to promote calm & mindfulness & all the projects are beautifully photographed with clear & simple knitting patterns The Introduction is written by Betsan Corkhill an experienced healthcare professional who founded the community interest company stitchlinkscom in 2005 It has grown into a global online community for those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of craft & in particular knitting Betsan has also advised on the projects included in the book & repetitive techniques to promote a calm state The five sections have different ways of promoting calm & the feelgood factor Quick & Easy the projects in this section are designed for when you when you feel like a quick fix to raise your mood Use your favourite colours & textures to enhance the benefits of the rhythmic movements & the feelgood effects The feeling of success you experience will motivate & inspire you Portable These smaller projects are even more portable so keep one in your bag at all times Use it to manage stress on the go on your commute to work in your lunch break when travelling or at any other time when life is getting a bit much & you need to feel calm Group Getting together with friends to knit chat & laugh over a cuppa is one of life's joys Supportive friends help us to live longer healthier happier lives so why not combine the calming nature of knitting with the support of being with friends? It's a powerful way to switch off your stress fight-or-flight response & switch on a bit of fun play & laughter Big It's a lovely cosy feeling to sit quietly at home with your Big project on your lap keeping you warm as you knit Let it be your constant friend the one you turn to to find calm & consistency when the world around you feels a bit frantic As you get into the flow of the pattern its familiarity will enable you to settle into a soothing rhythm whenever you need to knit yourself calm New Skills Learning new skills on a regular basis is essential for nurturing a healthy brain opening new neural pathways & even encouraging the growth of new brain cells right into old age This section focuses on a range of new skills to encourage you to experiment with different stitch patterns & combinations of colour & textures They are designed specifically to stimulate your creative mind Whatever your skill level there are plenty of projects in this book to help you achieve calm bust those stress levels & enjoy a pastime which is creative fun & produces beautiful projects to wear or for the home ...

Knitbone Pepper is a friendly ghost dog haunting the crumbling Starcross Hall with a gaggle of other ghostly pets When Knitbone & his beloved owner Winnie invite the circus to Starcross the ghosts are so excited! But amidst the magicians the acrobats & the clowns Knitbone senses something beastly in the big top Illustrations Full colour throughout ...

Knitbone Pepper is a friendly ghost dog haunting the crumbling Starcross Hall with a gaggle of other ghostly pets But when he discovers that the Hall is up for sale & his beloved owner Winnie Pepper & her madcap parents must leave their home he smells a rat Can Knitbone & his ghostly gang of animals help Winnie save Starcross? ...

Meet Knitbone Pepper; the dead special ghost dog haunting Starcross Hall! Knitbone Pepper's beloved owner Winnie is fascinated by the stars after Knitbone digs up an ancient telescope So when a heartbroken ghost horse asks for help finding her owner
- a world-famous astronomer
- Knitbone looks to the skies for a dazzling answer

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Knitbone Pepper is a friendly ghost dog haunting the crumbling Starcross Hall with a gaggle of other ghostly pets When Knitbone & his beloved owner Winnie invite the circus to Starcross the spooks are so excited! But amidst the magicians the acrobats & the clowns Knitbone senses something beastly in the big top ...

Twitching to knit? Get off to a flying start with this book which contains all the instructions you need to bring a flock of characterful birds to life With full clear patterns for both quick & more involved projects you will find a little flying friend inside Great for gifts or perching as decorations these quirky birds are fantastic fun to make & display whatever your knitting experience The book also

Includes:: step by step photographs & instructions for techniques such as sewing up stuffing & creating legs that will let your birds stand perch or even cling to your finger!

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