The mid-20s to the mid-30s can be a time of difficult transition: the security blanket of college & parents is gone & it's suddenly time to make far-reaching decisions about career investments even adult identity. As well as heartfelt stories on issues from career to parents to boyfriends to babies Hassler provides practical exercises to enable the woman of today to chart a new direction for her own life. ...

Pack of 20 Watermark Effect Post Quarto White Peel & Seal Envelopes. The perfect match for our quality writing paper. Fits A4 paper folded into thirds. (89x 187mm) For your information: this product is in the letter format postal category providing that the thickness does Not exceed 5mm & the weight does Not exceed 100g. ...

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has dominated English football for over 26 years. Now having decided to call it a day 20/13 pays tribute to the man's remarkable achievements by recounting each of Manchester United's 20 title triumphs from the Edwardian era to the present day & the 13 titles won by Sir Alex during his United reign. The signing of Robin Van Persie provided the last great coup of the Ferguson era the Dutchman shunning Manchester City in favour of Old Trafford following a summer long transfer chase. Sure enough Van Persie went on to earn a second successive Premier League Golden Boot & with the league title he craved. Yet 20 is about more than just United's most recent triumph. Award-winning journalist Harry Harris looks back at every title winning season & analyses each one from the viewpoint of a player who distinguished himself in that title year. It is a tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson that the future of English football suddenly seems unpredictable without the last great football manager & the power & influence he wielded within the game. ...

Crochet is one of the oldest & most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out how to create your own wonderful & unique afghans wall hangings & accessories in a kaleidoscope of colourful contemporary & traditional designs. Choose from 200 beautiful crochet block patterns to mix & match & learn different ways of joining them to make blankets & throws that are both functional & decorative. From Art Deco-inspired geometric patterns to traditional chequerboard stripes & elaborate motifs discover new ways to combine colour pattern & texture. All stitches & techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations from working in rows & in the round to joining blocks & making fringes. At-a-glance symbols denote the methods used & level of difficulty so both new & experienced crafters can easily create a crochet masterpiece. Choose from easy to advanced crochet patterns & use the blocks in one of the suggested layouts or design your own
- all blocks finish to the same size when worked in the same yarn weight. Also learn how to finish your blocks in style with patterns for fringes ruffles & other decorative edgings. This invaluable crochet block library will be used time & time again from simple baby blankets to stylish throws in your home.
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200 Crochet Flowers Embellishments & Trims Customise your fashion & homestyle with this irresistible array of 200 crochet patterns for flowers fabrics trims & crochet motif designs.
- Learn how to embellish your clothes with crochet trims
- Mix & match motifs for one-of-a-kind crochet jewellery
- Restyle your home using crochet flower patterns & fabrics With 200 colourful crochet designs 20 inspiring project ideas & clear instructions with charts throughout your only question will be: Whats next for a quick crochet makeover?! Inside 200 Crochet Flowers Embellishments & Trims: This book is divided into four main sections: Flowers Trims Fabrics & Motifs. Each section has its own colour palette to inspire you. Flowers
- There is a great range of crochet patterns in this section from the natural to the more flamboyant. Add these to garments & interior items or use them to make jewellery. Trims
- Use the edgings & borders in the Trims section to add an individual touch to your next crocheted or knitted garment or a crocheted trim to ready-made clothing. Fabrics
- Included in the Fabrics section are texture lace & colour crochet patterns; make them into panels to add to ready-made items or make a patchwork throw of your favourites. Motifs
- There are three shapes of crochet Motifs: squares circles & hexagons; traditional alongside new. Ideas for joining motifs to make different items are given later in this section.






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Create gorgeous afghans & more with this amazing choice of 200 knitted block patterns to mix & match. From geometric designs to multi-hued blocks you'll discover new ways to play with colour pattern & texture. Choose from easy to advanced knitting patterns from simple knit & purl designs to more elaborate cable lace & bobble blocks. Use blocks in one of the suggested layouts or design your own
- all blocks finish to the same size when worked in the same yarn weight. Also learn how to finish your blocks in style with patterns for fringes ruffles & other decorative edgings. This book has everything you need to create unique afghans wall hangings & accessories; from knitting techniques & step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks to inspiration & advice for planning your design & creating a finished piece. Each block is labelled with at-a-glance symbols that tell you instantly what techniques are used to create the block & the level of difficulty so both experienced & new knitters can pick & choose blocks according to their confidence. This invaluable knitting block library will be used time & time again from simple baby blankets to stylish throws in your home.
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Arthur C. Clarke has been the presiding genius of science fiction for almost fifty years. His works include the ground-breaking & profound CHILDHOOD'S END RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA & EXPEDITION TO EARTH. Written when landing on the moon was still a dream made into one of the most influential films of our century brilliant compulsive prophetic 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY tackles the enduring theme of man's place in the universe. On the moon an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that for the first time men are sent out deep into the solar system. But before they can reach their destination things begin to go wrong horribly wrong... Look out for more information on this book & others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk ...

Idiomatic speech in every language undergoes constant change & this new third edition reflects informal idiomatic Spanish as it is spoken today. Its divided into two distinct parts the first part listing Spanish idioms with their English meanings & the second part presenting English idioms with Spanish equivalents. Each entry is followed by an illustrative sentence. Also featured are appendices listing irregular verbs abbreviations & weights & measures in both English & Spanish. ...

Each motif is displayed as a close-up colour photograph next to a clear easy-to-follow stitch diagram. The instructions are also written out in full so you can choose the way you prefer to work. Full instructions are given for the type of yarn to use the tension & the size of the motif plus tips on how to achieve the best result. There are also sketches & photos showing how the motif can be used either on its own with several together or partnered with other motifs. Uses for your completed blocks include cushions coverlets & Afghans scarves & wraps bags & totes. Once you start you will realize the possibilities are endless. ...

Here are 150 original crochet blocks & motifs plus 51 gorgeous projects to inspire your creativity. Packed with ideas to get you going this clever directory begins with a five chapters of motifs & blocks from the simplest crosses & spirals to geometric shapes pictures lacy patterns & bold beautiful flowers. Use them to make up your own bags throws scarves & cushions designed just as you choose or follow one of Melody's fail-safe projects
- included are a butterfly brooch holly greetings cards an openwork afghan cat cushion button baby blanket tie belt cherry border cardigan so there's something for everyone to make & give. Each motif is displayed as a colour photograph next to easy-to-follow instructions with stitch diagrams for more complex motifs. The instructions are also written out in full so you can choose the way you prefer to work. Melody also advises on the type of yarn to use the tension & the size of the motif & gives tips on how to achieve the best result. There are also sketches & photos showing how the motif can be used either on its own with several together or partnered with other motifs. Once you start you will realize that the possibilities are endless.
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