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. ...

Now in its fifth edition & with endorsement from the Institute of Counselling this key text continues to be of major importance to practitioners & students of counselling alike. Using the successful A-Z format the author gives a detailed overview of both common & less known theories of counselling. Practical examples further reading suggestions & cross-references ensure that this comprehensive text is accessible & engaging. This well-respected text is the perfect resource for students Counsellors in practice & as a useful reference tool for healthcare professionals for whom counselling in an intrinsic part of daily 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. ...

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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Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings Billys compositions are given a more contemporary twist combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book 40 flower portraits are presented arranged in alphabetical order each one accompanied by small studies details step-by-step instructions & the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials & equipment needed & the main techniques used including wet-into-wet colour blending lifting out layering glazes dry brushing & colour mixing & at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition & discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint or simply love flowers this book will delight & inspire you. ...

An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages. Harry Potter is without doubt the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers guide to all seven books. From Animagus (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to Zonkos (the joke & gift shop in Hogsmeade) Aubrey Malone explores the characters creatures places & spells that JK Rowling has brought to life so successfully. This is a must-have for all true Harry Potter fans & the perfect way to celebrate the series that has captured the imagination of millions. ...