It has always been difficult to appreciate everyday life, often devalued as dreary, banal & burdensome, & never more so than in a culture besotted with fantasy, celebrity & glamour. Yet many writers, artists, film-makers & photographers have celebrated the ordinary life around them, & many philosophers, anthropologists, psychologists & neuroscientists have offered insights into the difficulties & rewards of paying attention to the here & now. With characteristic wit & earthiness, Michael Foley
- author of the bestselling The Age of Absurdity
- draws on the work of these artists & thinkers, & encourages us to delight in the complexities of everyday psychopathology. With astute observation, Foley brings fresh insights to such things as the banality of everyday speech, the madness & weirdness of snobbery, love & sex, & the strangeness of everyday objects & the everyday environment, such as the office. It is all more fascinating, comical & mysterious than you think.

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Owner of the most remarkable mind on the planet, (according to the US's Entertainment Weekly) Daniel Tammet captivated readers & won worldwide critical acclaim with the 2006 Sunday Times bestselling memoir, Born On A Blue Day, & its vivid depiction of a life with autistic savant syndrome. In his fascinating new book, he writes with characteristic clarity & personal awareness as he sheds light on the mysteries of savants' incredible mental abilities, & our own. Tammet explains that the differences between savant & non-savant minds have been exaggerated; his astonishing capacities in memory, math & language are neither due to a cerebral supercomputer nor any genetic quirk, but are rather the results of a highly rich & complex associative form of thinking & imagination. Autistic thought, he argues, is an extreme variation of a kind that we all do, from daydreaming to the use of puns & metaphors. Embracing the Wide Sky combines meticulous scientific research with Tammet's detailed descriptions of how his mind works to demonstrate the immense potential within us all. He explains how our natural intuitions can help us to learn a foreign language, why his memories are like symphonies, & what numbers & giraffes have in common. We also discover why there is more to intelligence than IQ, how optical illusions fool our brains, & why too much information can make you dumb. Many readers will be particularly intrigued by Tammet's original ideas concerning the genesis of genius & exceptional creativity. He illustrates his arguments with examples as diverse as the private languages of twins, the compositions of poets with autism, & the breakthroughs, & breakdowns, of some of history's greatest minds. Embracing the Wide Sky is a unique & brilliantly imaginative portrait of how we think, learn, remember & create, brimming with personal insights & anecdotes, & explanations of the most up-to-date, mind-bending discoveries from fields ranging from neuroscience to psychology & linguistics. This is a profound & provocative book that will transform our understanding & respect for every kind of mind. The size of this book is 22.4cm in height & 14.3cm wide with 294 pages. ...

Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment of our lives. Whatever is in store for us, the only thing we CAN be sure of is that nothing in life is certain. & since we all fear the unknown, life's uncertainty can be a constant source of worry to us. But, as bestselling author Susan Jeffers explains, life doesn't have to be one worry after the next, a steady stream of 'what if's', & a constant attempt to create a secure haven for ourselves. In EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY she emphasises that an unknown future doesn't prevent a rich & abundant life, & shows how by enjoying life's unpredictability we transform ourselves from a position of fear to one filled with excitement & potential. Through invaluable case-studies, exercises & her pragmatic wisdom, Susan convinces us, above all, that life is exhilarating because of, not in spite of, uncertainty. ...

Embroidery is embellishing a white linen handkerchief with a flower. Its needle-pointing a case for your favourite sunglasses. Its cross-stitching an ironic sampler, appliqueing a patch on a favourite pair of jeans, adding decorative beadwork to a dress, or monogramming canvas trainers. Embroidery is also inexpensive, portable, easy to learn, infinitely adaptable, steeped in history
- & the personal passion of Ms Rupp. Combining attitude & instruction, projects & inspiration
- plus iron-on transfer pattern sheets & a perforated practice stitch card
- " Embroider Everything Workshop" is a complete how-to. In clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions, it covers all the major embroidery stitching techniques: freehand embroidery, applique, smocking, needlepoint, openwork, beadwork, & counted thread. The projects include: 40 hip, clever, stylish, & useful patterns that give readers a real taste of embroiderys possibilities.


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Books Craft Books With just one crochet stitch & 10 basic embroidery stitches to learn, create 10 beautifully embellished crocheted items for you & your home. Single crochet (UK double) forms a dense, firm base that’s ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy & charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of crochet. This means you can transform your simple crocheted items into stunning, intricate pieces you'll love. Learn 10 different ways to stitch including chain, straight, satin, French knot, split, stem, back, running, woven wheels & cross stitch.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781782219712 •†Author: Anna Nikipirowicz •†Publisher:†  Search Press •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 96 •†Dimensions:† 14.99 x 1.78 x 20.83 cm ...

Relish every little detail of your embroidery & sewing projects with this Wooden Embroidery Hoop. Whether you're an expert cross stitcher or needlepoint novice, you'll be able to make your embroidery projects easier & more practical with this handy accessory.

Simply place your fabric between the rings & tighten the screw fixing to secure. The lightweight hoop will help you to effortlessly achieve the perfect tension in your material for cross stitch & embroidery. The wooden design will also provide greater security than a plastic hoop.

Perfect for avid crafters.

Measures: 20cm diameter.





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Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning image of Embroidery on Wool. This picture perfect puzzle

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Show off your creativity & enjoy hours of crafty fun with this wonderful Embroidery Punch Needle Kit!

This Needle

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This pack of Embroidery Thread contains twelve individual skeins, assorted by vivid colours & is ideal for all sewing & embroidery projects.

Each threads is composed of a six ply cotton & polyester blend.

Product Information:
• Embroidery Thread
• 12 Skeins
• Packaged Dimensions: 22cm x 10cm x 1cm
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Materials: Cotton & polyester blend

Please note
- Colours & designs may vary, only one supplied.














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Get creative with this pack of Embroidery Thread, containing 10 individual skeins in a variety of stunning colours.

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