An essential reference for anyone working with ceramics from weekend crafters & students to practising ceramicists seeking a one-stop reference on techniques & processes this workshop reference covers both traditional & contemporary practices collecting the breadth & range of ceramic techniques into one definitive volume for amateur & specialist alike A directory of materials tools machinery & furniture describes everything you need to set up an effective workshop It

Includes:: an extensive guide to forming techniques from pinch coil slab & wheel to mold-making slip casting & extrusion detailed sections on slip decoration embossing & glazing glaze recipes & applications These techniques are explored thematically to facilitate the process of discovery that takes place in the workshop supported by detailed descriptions & step-by-step photography At the back of the book there is a comprehensive guide to firing & kilns along with charts & tables for quick reference All techniques are examined closely for relevance to practice & quality of finish The practical processes of running a workshop are discussed alongside the more complex techniques of making unique work Examples of how to set up a studio good workshop practices tool making & recycling of materials act as a foundation to creating a strong workshop environment to carry out your work

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Fascinating Facts The World helps introduce children to the world around them by making learning fun & full of facts Packed with information & brought to life with colourful illustrations the series covers everything a curious child needs to know about a huge range of topics including famous landmarks cultures & different countries Children can journey around the continents & discover where the largest rainforests are & the lifestyle of people found in far off lands The World is a great resource for schoolwork projects & home learning It is easy to follow plus a fun & entertaining read for young children A great introduction to the world with population stats & geographical references Packed with colourful maps & illustrations
- the perfect visual learning guide A great balance between important educational information & fun entertaining facts Ideal reference book for children aged 5 Part of the Fascinating Facts' series of reference books for young readers with eleven other titles to collect
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The incredible & heartwarming sequel to the bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob
- the uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship
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Jeremy Clarkson shares his opinions on just about everything in The World According to Clarkson Jeremy Clarkson has seen rather more of the world than most He has as they say been around a bit & as a result he's got one or two things to tell us about how it all works; & being Jeremy Clarkson he's not about to voice them quietly humbly & without great dollops of humour In The World According to Clarkson he reveals why it is that Too much science is bad for our health'70s rock music is nothing to be ashamed of Hunting foxes while drunk & wearing night-sights is neither big nor clever We must work harder to get rid of cricket He likes the Germans (well sometimes) With a strong dose of common sense that is rarely if ever found inside the M25 Clarkson hilariously attacks the pompous the ridiculous the absurd & the downright idiotic whilst also celebrating the eccentric the clever & the sheer bloody brilliant Less a manifesto for living & more a road map to modern life The World According to Clarkson is the funniest book you'll read this year Don't leave home without it' The World According to Clarkson is a hilarious collection of Jeremy's Sunday Times columns & the first in his The World According to Clarkson series which also

Includes:: & Another Thing; For Crying Out Loud! & How Hard Can It Be?' Brilliant laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph' Outrageously funny will have you in stitches' Time Out Number-one bestseller & presenter of the hugely popular Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson writes on cars current affairs & anything else that annoys him in his sharp & funny collections Born To Be Riled Clarkson On Cars Don't Stop Me Now Driven To Distraction Round the Bend Motorworld & I Know You Got Soul are also available as Penguin paperbacks; the Penguin App i Clarkson The Book of Cars can be downloaded on the App Store

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This is the life & times of T S Garp the bastard son of Jenny Fields
- a feminist leader ahead of her times It is also the life
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play This is the world according to Russell Brand Expect a menage-a-trois of sexy dark & hilarious jokes from Britain&s most notorious & talented comedian In The World According to Russell Brand we&re taken on a irreverent tour of Russell&s scandalous life delving into childhood memories travelling experiences & thougts on sex lies & being famous This is the very best of Russell Brand taken from Russell Brand Live Doing Life
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The World According to Theologygrams offers a unique way of looking at the world around us & the meaning of the Christian faith as presented in the Bible Rich Wyld's diagrams present the story of Jesus & its meaning for our lives today as you may never have seen them before This book collects 79 full colour diagrams & enlightening commentary by Rich & can be read either as a companion to his first book Theologygrams or as an introduction to his singular way of visualising life & faith Clever cheeky & genuinely instructive it will be appreciated by theologians non-academics churchgoers & non-churchgoers alike ...

For nearly ten years Ben Rhodes was at the centre of the Obama Administration
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The World at War The Ultimate Restored Edition is the definitive version of one of the greatest documentary series ever made Each frame has been painstakingly restored & the audio enhanced & upgraded so that this is the best this award-winning series has ever looked & sounded Narrated by Laurence Olivier & first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people&s minds & the war&s veterans numerous over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections together with archive footage to create one of the most powerful & successful historical documentaries ever seen The voices of those that fought worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there & was the hallmark of the serie Actors Laurence Olivier Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 1973 Screen Widescreen Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 22 hours & 23 minutes (approx)
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This ultimate guide to coffee contains comprehensive details on the beans & brews of more than 35 countries 272 pages c 200 colour images & maps Hoffmann James ...