In this book he illustrates what materials to use & how to paint twenty six botanically accurate flowers. Sketching is an important part of the process & artists are shown how to develop accomplished pictures from initial beginnings & observations right through to the drawing & final painting stages. A whole alphabet of flowers is accompanied by sketches small studies handy tips & details with clear descriptions of the colours & techniques used. Beginners will find this book suitable for their skill levels & those artists with more experience will find much to inspire them. ...

From accountant to zoologist this new edition of The A-Z of Careers & Jobs" offers detailed insights into more than 300 career areas. For those looking for their first job after school or university or for anyone considering a change of career the book provides reliable & up-to-date careers advice on a wide range of professions covering practical issues such as job opportunities in each market personal skills & qualities entry qualifications & training useful contact details & realistic salary expectations. " The A-Z of Careers & Jobs" is also a valuable reference for careers advisors working in schools colleges & universities who need to keep track of new developments
- new roles & routes of entry professional associations & exams
- to offer the very best guidance to todays jobhunters."

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Whether you are a new listener or an experienced concert-goer you can enhance your enjoyment of classical music with this invaluable guide. Selected & compiled by the experts at Classic FM the world's biggest classical music radio station The A
- Z of Classic FM Music" is packed full of compelling facts about famous composers performers orchestras & ensembles as well as explanations of key musical terms & information about the instruments. This engaging title enables every reader to gain a richer understanding of classical music."
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This large-format colour book is the first English-language volume to celebrate the entire spectrum of classic scooters from the Abbotsford to the Zweirad Union. Iconic scooters from Lambretta & Vespa naturally feature but the books scope is a much broader alphabetical journey via makes such as the Csepel Febo Cianca Husqvarna Kaptein Rumi & a host of other famous & not so well-known names. Beautifully presented & packed with information this authoritative study covers more than 300 makes with plenty of engaging oddballs along the way. ...

The broad perspective multidisciplinary approach of this second edition makes it invaluable in the counselling context at any level. It is comprehensive enough for full-time counsellors & students but it is also a resource for health care professionals for whom counselling is an intrinsic component of their practice. ...

Get hooked on crochet! Crochet is a quick & easy craft & can be addictive! This latest A-Z title will have you create beautiful pieces in no time. Dont know where to start? If you have never held a crochet hook before the simple instructions & easy to follow photographs at the beginning of the book will have you working like an expert in no time. Learn about bobbles & clusters loop stitches picots & popcorns shells & spikes. An expert but you want to expand your repertoire? Discover broomstick crochet entrelac crochet filet & hairpin crochet Irish crochet surface & tubular crochet Tunisian crochet & so much more. We show you how to achieve a perfect finish to your crocheted project & how to add your own special touch with fringes spirals edgings & three-dimensional motifs. Its 164 pages of hooking bliss! It is a complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced stitcher with more than 1200 colour photographs of every stitch you will ever need. ...

This book draws on the long & unique heritage of the county of Somerset bringing to life seventy of the little known but fascinating & unusual aspects of a much-loved area. It tells of body-snatchers & bewitchment; crime & conflict; lepers & lighthouses; songs & words; heroes & villains
- this is book is of & for the curious. Its accounts of larger-than-life episodes from Somerset activity locations & people take the reader on a near-unbelievable exploration of local human behaviour & idiosyncrasy. Richly illustrated this book is great for dipping into but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.
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An alphabetical list of terms about English language teaching. This work categorises & describes terms explains the importance of the concepts & their relevance to English language teaching. It covers grammar lexis phonology discourse methodology theory & practice. ...

Showcasing 151 new stitches in the popular step-by-step colour photographic style that A-Z" fans have come to know & love this encyclopedia of stitches is the ultimate guide for any serious embroiderer. Designed to challenge those who have mastered the basics the "A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2" will ignite your enthusiasm & provide you with an enriched knowledge of this timeless art. Discover new & unusual techniques from Antwerp edging basket & mosaic diamond filling stitch to renaissance rose leaf & sorbello stitch. Plus learn many different variations of your old favourites including blanket stitch chain stitch & eyelet. Following the success of the original "A-Z of Embroidery Stitches" this second volume is an all new resource eagerly awaited by avid needle crafters around the world. It features 150 new stitches all presented in the popular step-by-step colour photographic style that is the trademark of the "A-Z" series." ...

An A-Z of Famous Express Trains is an unashamedly nostalgic journey back to the golden days of the 1930s & 1950s featuring trains such as the Atlantic Coast Express the Royal Scot The Bristolian & The Elizabethan. These trains were actively promoted on posters & in other colourful publicity material including luggage labels restaurant car menus & fold-out route leaflets
- all designed to lend an air of glamour & romance to these high-speed train services. Over 120 of the named trains will be covered & no other title provides such comprehensive coverage of these iconic expresses. Illustrated with many colourful images from the authors collection of railway ephemera An A-Z of Famous Express Trains is a treat for all railway enthusiasts.
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