Brighton has long been at the vanguard of English tastes
- in its attitudes towards homosexuality, the rise of the chav & binge-drinking,
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What are countries famous for making? For Japan, the answer might be electronic goods. For Germany, automobiles. For France, perhaps a Louis Vuitton bag. But what about Britain? Here, Evan Davis sets himself the task of finding out. Offering a fascinating look at our manufacturing industries & revealing the various companies that might not be household names, but are very much world leaders in their fields, he shows how we have learnt to specialise in high end & niche areas that are the envy of the world. Taking in our disappointments & successes, Made in Britain is a brilliantly readable tour of our economic history, exploring the curious blend of resilience, innovation & economic free-thinking that makes us who we are. The size of this book is 19.7cm in height & 12.7cm wide with 276 pages. ...

From pink cotton dresses with embroidered hems to bibs with bright motifs & stripy blankets, Made in France: Cross-Stitch & Embroidery for Babies, Toddlers & Children will inspire readers with its unique collection of embroidery & cross-stitch projects in the finest French style. With all the projects tailored to suit babies & young children, this book is the perfect gift for expectant mothers or friends & family. Making these affordable gifts is possible for beginners & accomplished crafters alike following the step-by-step instructions, & will take only a little time & care. With the help of Made in France: Cross-Stitch & Embroidery for Babies, Toddlers & Children, readers can create clothes & accessories from scratch & breathe new life into pre-loved items. Key points: provides readers with the skills & inspiration to tailor their own clothes & accessories for babies & toddlers; readers can update accessories they already own, making these projects very economical;

Includes:: step-by-step instructions, illustrations & a full page photo of each & every project.

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Hikaru Noguchi has created around 30 projects to knit & crochet in her typically sophisticated & quirky style. Scarves, caps, mittens, small brooches, ponchos...but also booties & slippers, two or three jumpers, a few cushions & a throw-blanket for those long winter nights. Noguchi's use of traditional knitting patterns & techniques combined with unusual juxtapositions of colour & texture make these projects both easy & interesting to make & wear. Made in France Knitting is also full of little things to crochet, cut out or sew so you can embellish your creations, &

Includes:: a techniques section & clear diagrams for each project.

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Be inspired by the earthy texture & elegant shades of linen & a stash of irresistible ribbons. Linen & Thread shows you how to use this versatile fabric to create & embellish beautiful accessories for the home. Follow the simple instructions to sew cushions, table linen, aprons, blankets or bags, & embroider your homewares with the charming motifs provided. All you need for a perfect finish is an exquisite length of rick rack or braid. Key points: each project is illustrated with a full page photograph, cross-stitch grid & instructional diagrams; simple cross-stitch motifs can be used both on the book's projects & to embellish any home accessories; easy patterns & stitches make every project accessible to complete beginners. ...

From Tudor oyster peddlers & Victorian pie & mash shops, to supper clubs & pop-up food markets, Britains capital is, & always has been, a tantalising draw for those who live to eat.

Leah Hyslops love letter to London is a joyful celebration of its food culture, featuring wonderful recipes inspired by & invented in the city.

Including Chelsea buns, smoked eel toasties, Brick Lane curry, East End bagels & Paddingtons bread & butter pudding!

Food & drink are as woven with Londons history as the Thames, & so Leah weaves in a raft of evocative & entertaining stories drawn from the past & present, provides beautiful food maps.

As well as invaluable guides to the best bakeries, unmissable pubs, quirky historic restaurants & more.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781472949059
• Author: Leah Hyslop
• Publisher: Absolute Press
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 302
• Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.5 x 3cm

















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In this inspirational book of one woman s journey through depression, Beverley Jones leads you along her personal road to recovery & beyond, courageously demonstrating how an ordinary life can become extraordinary & how experience can indeed be the gr ...

A triple bill of romantic comedies. ~ In ' Made of Honour' (2008), when serial womaniser Tom (Patrick Dempsey)'s long-time best friend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan) becomes engaged to Colin (Kevin Mc Kidd), Tom comes to the realisation that Hannah is in fact t ...

Including case histories & anecdotes, this book shows, among other things, how one Australian scientist convinced the world he'd discovered the cause of stomach ulcers by drinking a glass filled with bacteria, & how a gifted sports reporter got people to watch a football match by showing them the outside of the stadium. ...

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Maisy went to Grandma's house. They had such fun together! One day, on Maisy's birthday, Grandma had a special plan. They were going to make a cake, using Grandma's secret recipe! A story about the special bond between a grandma & her granddaughter. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781787009141 •†Author:   Susie Linn & Sally Garland •†Publisher:   Imagine That •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 32 •†Dimensions:† 20 x 14 x 1 cm ...