Alpine plants are often unfairly misunderstood as being hard to grow or only suited for rockeries. This guide explains versatility of alpine plants & the many ways in which readily available, hardy species can be grown as attractive features in any garden. All aspects of alpine cultivation & propagation are shown, as well as how to plant & maintain raised beds, troughs & containers. Other planting ideas such as, gravel areas, around ponds, paving & patios, walls & borders are fully explored & the comprehensive plant directory is packed with inspiration. ...

Provides a complete preparation for the BEC exams. This work is also suitable for in-company training courses & for business people & students wishing to improve their English & job prospects. It covers the three levels of the exam: BEC Preliminary; BEC Vantage; &, BEC Higher. ...

Written by a chicken-keeper of many years, this new book covers choice of breed, housing, feeding, breeding, showing & all other important topics associated with this popular hobby. Also featured are snippets taken from poultry books published during th ...

Climbing plants are perfect for softening a garden, hiding unattractive bare brickwork, fences or sheds, & also providing height & colour. Whether you want to create a romantic cottage garden look, with pretty pastel hues or a make a striking visual statement with intense, bold colour, clematis is the ideal plant. With over 250 known species & cultivars, there is an abundance of choice, both in terms of colour & form. This practical book gives all the guidance you need to choose the right clematis for your garden & expert advice on planting & cultivation. There are also tips on choosing companion plants to make the most of your displays. It
Includes:: detailed lists of the species & cultivars, arranged according to season; what to look for when buying clematis; planting for best results; providing support: trellises, pergolas & free-standing structures; & raising new plants from seed or cuttings by layering. It also

Includes:: aftercare with a clear guide to pruning & what to do when things go wrong. It is illustrated in full colour, with 150 colour photographs.


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Herb gardening is easy, inexpensive & very satisfying, & combines the pleasures of the flower garden with the usefulness of the vegetable plot. Lack of space is no problem: herbs will thrive as well in a pot on a windowsill as they will in a country garden, & reward you with decorative foliage, aromatic perfumes, & fragrant additions to your cooking. The clear instructions & numerous photographs in this book will inspire confidence in the novice gardener, but there is much to offer experienced gardeners too. In fact, this delightful book is an indispensable source of reference for anyone wishing to experience the pleasure of growing herbs. This book helps in: designing & planning your herb garden; choosing & planting herbs; growing herbs indoors; growing & using culinary herbs; & harvesting & preserving herbs. ...

A user-friendly guide for both professionals & their clients, Successful Aging details over 40 preventive, protective, & promotive strategies for good health, effective procedures that clients can perform for themselves. The authors focus on the natural strengths older persons possess or can develop, without ignoring the limitations of aging. ...

Written by a coach for coaches across various sports, this title blends the research & accepted practices in the sport sciences with practical advice from seasoned coaching veterans & offers students as well as new & experienced coaches a comprehensive guide to various aspects of coaching. ...

Details: Whether you are a new or experienced landlord, this bestselling up-to-date book (fully revised & reprinted in
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Triple pack of programmes aimed at sugarcraft enthusiasts. In ' Sugar Flowers' follow Elaine Mac Gregor's easy step-by-step guide to creating simple blossoms, posies & bouquets from Lilies, Orchids & Roses while also learning the techniques of cutting, forming, colouring & assembling petals & leaves into beautiful arrangements. In ' Sugar Modelling' Elaine shows you how to create simple models such as elephants, penguins & teddy bears as well as more ambitious subjects like iceberg cakes & pastillage vases. In ' Wedding Cakes' by using simple techniques, Elaine Mac Gregor creates five stylish cakes including a two-tiered royal iced cake, an iced cake topped with chocolate & ornamented with gilded chocolate roses, a ' Teardrop Cake', a delicate four-tiered cake & a spectacular Edwin confection. Three DVD set, including:- Sugar Flowers, Sugar Modelling, & Wedding Cakes. ...

When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for 'kidnapping' the white child she's actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive

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