` There is a way to be cruel that seems Jamaican to me.` Tenderness & cruelty, loyalty & betrayal, ambition & regret
- Alexia
...

At a time when work & home life are becoming increasingly blurred, & modern technology brings the realm of the public into what used to be a personal & private space, Ed Hollis looks at what it means to make a home in today`s world. Exploring the meaning of private & public space, the importance we place on physical objects & the demands we make of our home environment, How to Make a Home challenges us to re-imagine the concept of home & hearth. ...

What characteristics & values define a country? Which countries are particularly successful in terms of education, economics, or culture? In this book, Monocle provides a global perspective on the distinct qualities of nations. Monocle`s books with Gestalten have shown you how to build a better life, business, & home. But now Monocle raises the bar: how do you run a great country? They are not talking about might, muscle, or nationalism
- although you need a bit of a swagger every now & then. They are talking about a country that feels like a cohesive community, knows what to value, & goes out into the world to gently get its way with soft power, fine ambassadors, & compelling cultural offerings. At home, this country celebrates good education, well-made institutions, & its own people & their skills. How to Run a Nation: A Monocle Guide is a thought-provoking primer that informs & inspires. The best ideas don`t need to be invented
- they need to be found & copied. Let Monocle be your guide

...

Belching, banana skins, being eaten & bear hunts make children laugh. As do practical jokes, peekaboo, pantomime & poetry that makes no sense. Why & how does this work? & why does it matter? Writer & Professor of Children`s Literature Michael Rosen, whose books
- from We`re Going on a Bear Hunt to Chocolate Cake
- have made millions of children rock with laughter, gives us the tools for this greatest of gifts.

...

Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it, & drinking good coffee is our delivery system. How is it that coffee has such a hold? Its all in the chemistry; the molecular structure of caffeine & the flavour-making phenols & fats that can be lured out from the bean by roasting, grinding & brewing. Making good coffee depends on understanding the science: why water has to be at a certain temperature, what method works best with which grind, how roast affects taste, what happens when you add cream, & which bean you start out with. How to Make Coffee lays out the scientific principles for the coffee-loving non-scientist; stick to these & you will never drink an ordinary joe again. ...

In this book, award-winning travel writer Sarah Woods answers the question she is asked several hundred times each year: `how do I become a freelance travel writer?` She offers practical advice on turning the dream into reality & shares her tips on contacts, hard work, & the best way to attract a healthy dose of luck. In this book she:
- Guides would-be authors through the pitching process & the publishing maze;
- Offers guidance on crafting a mission statement & building a brand;
- Provides writers with the tools to maximise their experiences
- & their incomes;
- Looks at how to foster long-term relationships with editors & publishers;
- Provides a guide to the world-wide market for those writers who want to maximize earning potential & writing outlets all across the globe;
-

Includes:: tips & advice from many of the UK`s finest travel-writing talent, editors & publishers, plus sample travel articles.








...

Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional & decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard & garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars & picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises & planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans & instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing & varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice & experienced woodworkers. superb step-by-step photographs & excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur & experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor decor. ...

Whether selling, managing, applying to university, looking for a job
- or looking for a soulmate
- the secret of success

...

How do you like your tea? An ethereal infusion, the ghost of a scent wafting across your taste buds? Or a mug of traditional brew, so strong that a spoon can stand up in it? Weve been drinking tea for thousands of years, yet few of us realize that all teafrom elegant lapsang to pungent pu-erhcome from the same source. The taste is down to science: geography, chemistry, & physics, the application of heat & pressure, & the magic of time & enzymes. How to Make Tea lays out the principles for the tea-loving nonscientist; extract the best from every cup. ...

At last a clear manual for managing slaves the Roman way. How to Manage your Slaves offers practical answers to every question you`re likely to have & guidance on every problem you`re likely to encounter. Marcus Sidonius Falx shows where & how to buy the slaves for the purposes you have in mind & how to get the best out of them once you`ve got them. He explains how to tell a good slave from a bad, offers guidance on the punishment of miscreants, & reveals the secrets of command & authority. He covers the delicate subjects of when you should let your slaves have sex with each other & whether to engage in sex with them yourself
- & considers when to set them free. Armed with this guide you will be master in your own home: your household will be a comfort to your family & its running the envy of your neighbours. Up to now ancient slavery may have been difficult to fathom: this Roman`s-eye view takes us to the heart of the matter &, based on a wealth of original sources, lets us understand just why slaves meant so much to the Romans.
...