This title takes you inside the creative processes of 42 artists through their personal sketches, along with the occasional related finished piece & 'chatty' remarks on inspiration and more
- edited as little as possible to retain individual voices. Each artist shares intimate details that let you look inside their minds; some insights on techniques; & the risks, lessons, mistakes & dreams that lead them every day. The art is selected to pack the book with a lively, interesting mix of images from a wide variety of artists that the reader will enjoy looking in on.
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A noble image of a resting tiger from the Pollyanna Pickering Collection from DMC (DMC Creative World Ltd.) This counted cross stitch kit contains pre-sorted cotton thread, 14-count 100% cotton Aida, design chart, needle & easy-to-follow instructions. The Pollyanna Pickering Collection Finished

Size: 10 x 10 (25.4 x 25.4cm).

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Antony's 100 one-pot dishes for the slow cooker, the oven & the hob are wonderfully easy to make. Once you have put the ingredients into the casserole, you just leave them to cook while you get on with something else. There are pot-roasts, stews, braises, curries, breads & puddings from all over the world
- from India, through the Middle East & the Mediterranean, to Eastern Europe & Russia. All the recipes for the slow cooker can be prepared in advance & left to cook during the day, so when you get home from work there is a tasty supper waiting for you. Dishes for the oven & hob are also slow cooked, taking a minimum of 1 hour to bubble away. Many of the recipes use inexpensive ingredients, including beans, lentils & cheap cuts of meat
- which are deliciously succulent after hours in the pot. Perfect for the family table! The book is packed with information on which ingredients are suited to slow cooking & hints & tips for getting the most out of your slow cooker. Antony's recipes are easy to follow, so whether you have been using a slow cooker for years or have just bought one, there are lots of recipes here for you. About the Author Antony Worrall Thompson is one of Britain's best loved chefs & a father of four. He became a Saturday morning staple on our TV screens with Saturday Kitchen on the BBC & Saturday Cooks on ITV & also appeared on Ready Steady Cook for many years. He currently presents Daily Cooks Challenge on ITV. He is the chef-proprietor of Kew Grill & Windsor Grill, a food shop, Windsor Larder, & has a pub near his home, The Greyhound. Antony has written numerous bestselling books, including Real Family Food, Fast Family Food & Antony Makes it Easy for Mitchell Beazley.

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Small is Bountiful by Liz Dobbs is a great guide on how to grow vegetables & plants in containers, pots & small places. In 34 illustrated projects, the book covers everything you need to start growing your own food, however small the space available to you. There is advice on which plants grow best in containers, planting ideas, & detailed instructions on how to care for plants in pots, plus recipes & tips on how to store & preserve your the vegetables you grow in your garden. The featured planting has been developed around planting recipes, based on how you would use the harvest in the kitchen
- for example the container 'A Taste of Italy' gives you a marvellous tomato & basil combination. Each chapter takes you through the different stages of how to get the very best from your garden: ' Big Ideas for Small Spaces' looks at the space & site you have available for growing crops. ' Small Bites' offers ideas for planting fast-growing crops such as leafy salads, edible flowers, & herbs, & Bigger Servings explains how to increase the yield of fruiting & root crops. Here you'll find favourites such as potatoes for the patio & a crate of cooks herbs. Whether you have never grown anything before or are a seasoned gardener looking for new ideas, you'll find both inspiration & practical tips on planting, harvesting & nurturing.
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Snaps & Eyelets Pack This resourceful bumper pack of 5mm snaps & eyelets are ideal for embellishing your handmade cards or for adding dimension to your scrapbook pages. These snaps & eyelets come in gorgeous metallic shades of green, gold, silver, pink & blue & are perfect for adding some tactile glamour to your papercrafts.

Includes:: 300 snaps & 300 eyelets. Acid free & photosafe.

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Snow Leopard Cubs Counted Cross Stitch Kit by

Dimensions (Exclusive) You cannot buy this exclusive circular kit anywhere

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