A boxed set of 4 fine china black & white mugs with a sheet music design wrapped around all 4 mugs as well as the accompanying gift box The mugs are finished with a treble clef detail they are microwave & dishwasher safe Each mug measures 85cm high x 12cm wide x 85cm deep ...

Bring animals from the farm countryside & wood to life with the magic of feltcraft Wool is a wonderfully natural & tactile material for crafting This beautifully presented book guides readers through the creation of their own three-dimensional felt creatures from raw wool batting using Rotraud Reinhard's unique 'building-up' method From lazy cats to jumping squirrels tiny mice to majestic deer this richly illustrated book offers step-by-step instructions for more than 25 different animals many of which can be made in several stances & sizes to fit different nature scenes The book also provides options for designing individual fur markings & details As individual animals or in a seasonal tableau these natural-looking animals will enrich any home or classroom ...

This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in the popular craft of needle-felting Whether you are completely new to needle-felting or an experienced felter this book has something to offer from precise instructions to creative inspiration Written by two authors experienced in making & teaching crafts to students of all ages & abilities instructions are easy to follow & include practical yet creative ideas to fix common mistakes Projects arise from a genuine love of the natural world & animals whether they be family pets (Our Friend Dexter') or wild animals whose widespread ill-treatment has brought them into the limelight Requiring no experience other than an interest in working & playing with wool projects progressively build on skills throughout & will transform you into an avid needle-felter in no time at all ...

Margaret Bloom's new book introduces us to a new range of projects to keep hands busy From simple peg doll necklaces mobiles pin cushions & fantastical flying creatures this series of delightful craft projects will inspire all the family to make & play creatively ...

The world's greatest authority on language explains the secrets & subtleties of the grammar of English David Crystal explores its history & varieties explains its rules & irregularities & shows how to navigate its snares & pitfalls He gives practical guidance on how grammar is used in different ways for different purposes & in different social settings In a series of revealing illustrations he also considers what learned & prominent people have said about English grammar over the centuries Like its three companion volumes Making Sense will appeal to everyone interested in the English language & how to use it ...

Deliver engaging enquiry-driven lessons & help pupils gain a coherent chronological understanding of & across periods studied with this complete offering for Key Stage 3 History Designed for the 2014 National Curriculum this supportive learning package makes history fun & inspiring to learn Making Sense of History consists of four Pupil's Books with accompanying Dynamic Learning Teaching & Learning resources Structured around big picture overviews & in-depth enquiries on different topics the course develops pupils understanding of history & their ability to ask & explore valid historical questions about the past- Help pupils come to a sound chronological understanding of the past & identify the most significant events connections & patterns of change & continuity with specifically tailored big pictures of the period & of the topics within it- Develop pupils' enquiry skills & help them become motivated & curious to learn about the past with purposeful & engaging enquiries & a focus on individuals' lives- Ensure pupils' progress in their historical thinking through clear & balanced targeted coverage of the main second order concepts in history- Support & stretch your pupils with differentiated material including writing frames to support literacy & ideas for more challenge provided in the Dynamic Learning Teaching & Learning Resources- Make assessment become a meaningful & manageable process through bespoke mark schemes for individual pieces of work ...

Deliver engaging enquiry-driven lessons & help pupils gain a coherent chronological understanding of & across periods studied with this complete offering for Key Stage 3 History Designed for the 2014 National Curriculum this learning package makes history inspiring to learn 144 pages Bates Neil ...

What is research & how does it work in the context of nursing health & social care? Now in its 6th edition this easy to read guide keeps on providing a concise overview of the different research methods & terminology & helps readers understand how research is implemented in practice The new edition
Includes:o Case examples of real research from a variety of settings & countries o Updates in light of the new NMC standards more on critical appraisal tools & service improvemento Chapter learning outcomes & key points o A companion website featuring an interactive glossary reflective exercises & free access to SAGE journal articles for students as well as SAGE videos & seminar notes for lecturers & more This is essential reading for undergraduate & postgraduate students of nursing & health in the UK & internationally
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COMPLETELY REVISED & UPDATED EDITIONMaking Sense of the Troubles is David Mc Kittrick & David Mc Vea's classic history of the Troubles now completely revised & updated First published ten years ago Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most 'comprehensive considered & compassionate' (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland Written by a distinguished journalist & a teacher of history in Northern Ireland it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards the descent into violence in the late 60s & the three terrible decades that followed Mc Kittrick & Mc Vea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years including the disbanding of the IRA Ian Paisley's deal with the Republicans & the historic power-sharing government in Belfast' An updated reissue of a collaborative study published 12 years ago to rave reviews as a frank accurate & authoritative narrative of events which should be required reading for anyone hoping to understand what had been going on in the North' Irish Independent'I would strongly advocate that it be made compulsory reading for everyone in Northern Ireland because for the first time it is our history all of it warts & all presented in a clear & understandable way' Irish News' Extraordinarily well-balanced sane comprehensive & rich in sober understatement' Glasgow Herald' Compellingly written & very even-handed By far the clearest account of what happened in the Northern Ireland conflict & more importantly why it happened' Irish News David Mc Kittrick has reported on the Northern Ireland troubles since the 1970s After working for the Irish Times & BBC he has been Ireland correspondent of the London Independent since 1985 Awards include the Orwell Prize correspondent of the year & Belfast journalist of the year David Mc Vea graduated in politics & modern history from Queen's University Belfast & has an MA from Sussex University He was head of the politics department of a Belfast grammar school where he taught both history & political studies ...

Designing & making successful automata involves combining materials mechanisms & magic Making Simple Automata book explains how to design & construct small scale simple mechanical devices made for fun Materials such as paper & card wood wire tinplate & plastics are covered along with mechanisms
- levers & linkages cranks & cams wheels gears pulleys springs ratchets & pawls This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout & explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects
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