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. ...

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." ...

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. ...

Over the past 50 years since Derek Buckler founder of Buckler cars inadvertently started the UK kit-car industry by supplying eager customers with replicas of his clubman racer the kit-car scene has evolved from one full of funny little plastic cars to todays position where it embraces credible businesses making superb cars such as Caterham Westfield & Ultima. This comprehensive authoritative & often humorous look at the UKs kit-car scene documents over 1 500 different vehicles including the successes & the failures the perennial survivors & the short-lived the good the bad & the ugly. Essential reading for all kit-car devotees & an indispensable reference book for all motoring enthusiasts. ...

This easy-to-use manual will be a useful companion for any aspiring or established microlight pilot. It

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Every word counts! We can all instinctively play SCRABBLE (t) but we could all play better. Packed with handy hints & tips to improve your game this pocket-sized guide is the ideal introduction to SCRABBLE (t) for everyone playing with families & friends. Collins Gem A-Z of Scrabble is an invaluable source of hundreds of unusual words that are great for Scrabble & will help players find the best words to use up their tiles. With Canadian Australian New Zealand Hindi Urdu & Chinese words included youll never need to panic about those unusual tile combinations again! This book will also help players with the main Scrabble tactics such as what to do with the high-scoring J Q X & Z tiles what to do if you have a Q but no U when to change your tiles & how to achieve high-scoring words. SCRABBLE (t) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd. a subsidiary of Mattel Inc.A (c) 2010 Mattel Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...