Father Brown, one of the most quirkily genial & lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths. This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories, showing a quiet wit & compassion that has endeared him to many, whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination & a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner. ...

Reel in the complete guide to every aspect of fishing The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishing covering everything from strategies & techniques, to choosing bait, tackle & equipment. Whether you're beach-fishing for sharks or fly-fishing in the rivers of Engl&, advice on anatomy, behaviour & habitat & detailed photography on every technique will mean that no fish is safe from you! & for those who want to cast their net further? The Complete Fishing Manual gives you an amazing insight into the world's best fishing destinations, & the once-in-a-lifetime species that you can find there. Inspiring novices & experienced fishermen & women alike, The Complete Fishing Manual is an invaluable resource for any keen angler. Content previously published in Eyewitness Companions: Fishing. ...

Written a leading wildlife expert, this beautifully presented guide to more than 540 species of bird is an ideal family reference book or a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in bird watching. The guide is presented in striking full color throughout with magnificent artwork by leading bird artists, & authoritative & concise writing from leading ornithologists. Each species entry

Includes:: illustrations and/or photographs, distribution map, detailed background information, & bird facts such as habitat, feeding habits, & flight behaviour. Also included is advice on the best times & places to view the more secretive or rarer birds.

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Learn how to gain holistic control of your physical, emotional & mental welfare by harnessing your chakras
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Chinese calligraphy is an art that has developed over thousands of years of careful study. A skilled calligrapher can use his or her brush to express the most evocative emotions & produce elegant decorations. By following Qu Lei Lei's clear techniques & detailed step-by-step instructions you can replicate the scripts that have dominated the history of Chinese calligraphy & bring extra meaning & style to your writing. " The Complete Guide to Chinese Calligraphy"

Includes:: instructions for more than 15 projects that will allow you to put your skills into practice by creating beautiful artworks & presents. With more than 300 characters to choose from, you will be able to draw over 100 best-loved words & phrases, ranging from birthday wishes to the auspicious greetings & wise sayings of the Chinese ancients. * Discover the five primary scripts used through Chinese history--from the earliest pictorgraphic characters through to the modern Running script. * Practice the scripts with the integrated tracing paper, learning to use the brush like a traditional calligrapher. * Use the detailed, fully illustrated techniques to develop your skills.

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Digital color enhancing can be daunting but here's a book that clears it all up. Up to & including Adobe Photoshop CS2, this volume covers problems, tips & techniques as well as non-technical discussions of how we see color, the differences between human & camera perception, & how to work with a color wheel. Discussions about color, consistency & other display issues are tackled in clear language. A skills "toolkit" provides a detailed look at both computer hardware & image-editing software, & a hands-on workshop provides lessons in adjusting skin tones, retouching & restoring archived photos, & dealing with landscapes, fashion, still lifes, & more. ...

Digital illustration is a revolution, & this is a frontline report. The Complete Guide to Digital Illustration covers the whole breadth of this exciting field, from the most stylized line drawn artwork to photorealistic 3D animation. This comprehensive review is a must for anyone with an interest in the graphic arts. ...

This updated third edition of The Complete Guide to Digital Photography has over 600 illustrations, jargon-busting glossary of terms & a full easy to use index you can create crisp colour photographs every time. The book is split into 4 sections covering hardware, digital, techniques & outdoors to provide you with everything you need to know to take great pictures wherever you are. ...

Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques & step-by-step guides based on the illustrations of 5 acclaimed comic artists,

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With warnings about rising infertility rates & the dangers of leaving motherhood too late, many women are concerned about when or whether they will manage to have a baby. Written by an international expert on fertility, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEMALE FERTILITY deals with the medical facts, the emotional & social aspects of female fertility, &

Includes:: the real-life experiences & insights of dozens of women. It

Includes:: information on: * how your repoductive sustem works * when you are at your most fertile * how you age affects your chances of conceiving * how you can boost your fertility naturally * what may stop you getting pregnant * what reproductive technology can do to help. This book has 220 pages & is 21.2 x 13.6 x 2.4 cms



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