Brainiacs on the prowl for challenging fun will find everything theyre looking for in these cunning conundrums. Puzzle master Terry Stickels has created a mind-melting collection filled with hundreds of diverse & fiendishly tricky problems
- including wordplay maths analytic reasoning logic visual dilemmas & code breaking. Figure out the next number in a series find hidden phrases & determine what a three-dimensional object would look like from two-dimensional drawings. Every puzzle provides a workout that strengthens mental muscles. & while these brainteasers do require concentration they dont demand any special training or high-level maths skills. A little practice patience & imagination are all it takes.
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For millennia mankind has devised ingenious & diabolical means of inflicting pain on fellow human beings. This deplorable but seemingly universal trait has eaten away at mankinds very claim to civilisation. The Big Book of Pain is an exploration of the systematic use throughout the ages of various means of punishment torture coercion & torment; which takes the reader into the Ancient Roman Coliseum the medieval dungeon the Inquisitional interrogation the auto-da-fe the witch-trial & the most horrid of prisons. It is a shocking & compelling study of the shameful methods & motives of the torturer & the executioner & of the heinous duty they have performed through the ages. Since the earliest times it is an acknowledged fact that anyone can be made to confess to anything under torture making such confessions inadmissible. The Big Book of Pain questions why we have continued such practices for so long. ...

Always say & do the right thing at the right time! Developing the necessary skills critical to teamwork & company success
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The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets" offers clear instruction on supplies & references; shapes & values; a variety of people animal & nature subjects; refining your drawings; & more. It is easy enough to use so that even complete beginners will have the confidence to give it a try but it also has enough information that readers will get hours of enjoyment while refining their skills." ...

This title gives inspirational & practical suggestions for everyone wanting to give their children nutritious & adventurous meals. A childs first six years can be an exciting culinary journey which takes him or her from mashed banana through home-made pizza to their first mild curry. By introducing our children to a wide variety of tastes from an early age we can help them to grow into a lifelong habit of intelligent eating. Making the dishes ourselves we can give them foods that we know are nutritionally balanced in every way. In The Big Book of Recipes for Babies & Toddlers" expert paediatric dieticians Bridget L. Wardley & Judy More present a delicious food idea for every day of the year. The book is broken down into five parts; part one emphasizes the importance of healthy eating in children
- for fighting infection building strong bones & teeth & helping neural development; part two covers weaning giving practical advice on weaning techniques as well as 50 different "first food" recipes; part three focuses on 1-2 year olds; part four suggests breakfasts lunches dinners & snacks as well as sections on packed lunches & healthy party treats for 3-6 year olds; part five provides a selection of 7-day meal planners. The emphasis is on practical parenting throughout
- the recipes are quick & easy to make (no complicated measurements or methods) & are guaranteed to give enjoyment to your growing family."

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Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" magazine is proud to present this collection of 60 of the best projects for both scroll saw beginners & those with experience. Readers will find this book a great reference not only for its detailed patterns but for its tips techniques expert step-by-step instructions & crisp photos all guaranteed to help them master the projects featured or to spur their own creativity. From simple basic patterns for beginners to detailed keepsake portraits & beautiful compound cut pieces the inspiration is abundant by the designs of contributors such as John A. Nelson Gary Mac Kay Ron Brown Kathy Wise & Rick Hutcheson. This book is broken down by category so that the type of project can be easily found whether it is intarsia & segmentation fretwork or inlays & relief." ...

The aroma of home-made soup warming on the hob is one of lifes great comforts. Whether youre longing for a winter-warming creamy sweet-flavoured Parsnip & Nutmeg Soup on a cold & rainy day or want to try the sizzling flavours of a Chilled Tomato & Garlic Gazpacho for a sun-soaked summertime lunch outdoors this book gives you everything you need to create simmering stockpots of delicious goodness in your own kitchen. Here youll find a tureen-full of international flavours with tried & tested recipes. Try chowders from America dals or lentil soups from India Middle Eastern tagine soups Scottish broths Eastern European borschs Japanese miso soups Italian bean soups & pasta soups & French classics such as onion soup & bouillabaisse. Whatever the size of your appetite whatever the occasion youll find just the right soup in this mouth-watering collection of recipes from simple & traditional to elegant & inventive as well as countless ideas for the perfect accompaniment. Whether youre a beginner or a more experienced cook youll find it easy to master the art of soup-making with this one-stop guide for soup lovers. ...

This is a research-proven innovative & fun approach to stress relief & relaxation. These quick games exercises & activities provide fast fun stress relief wherever & whenever it strikes during the morning commute in front of the computer or when dealing with difficult people. To make dealing with stress less stressful
- & more fun
- Psychology Today" Editor-in-Chief Robert Epstein has created dozens of games that teach every major stress-management & relaxation technique validated by scientific research. For everyone from deskbound time pressed office workers to managers in important meetings
- even speakers addressing large audiences
- this creative collection of stress-relief games: helps alleviate high-pressure situations at home & at work; goes beyond relaxation exercises with stress-fighting life
- planning & life-organization activities; can be used by individuals or groups; &

Includes:: 50 activities & techniques
- most requiring less than 5 minutes."







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This bumper volume is a compilation of Jean Nisbetts most popular books The Complete Dolls House Book & The Secrets of the Dolls House Makers. It will be a delightful addition to the reference library of all dolls house enthusiasts: it is a complete treasure trove of over 400 glorious photographs & practical expert knowledge about these captivating miniature houses. * The House * Achieving the authentic Look * Themes * Practical Work * Most Popular Period Styles * The Worlds Top Dolls House Miniaturists * Fabulous Palaces * Elegant Mansions * Shaker Town Houses * Country Cottages * Features interviews with 30 of the worlds top makers: Mulvany & Rogers Bernardo Traettino John & Jean Morgan Ivan Turner Carol Lodder John Hodgson. * Fabulous value
- two books for the price of one & 400 colour photos!
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Full of techniques materials methods & ideas for any drawing project this book is perfect for budding artists of any age. Learn to draw people animals objects & scenes using a variety of different materials such as pen & ink watercolour & wax crayons by following the clear & simple step-by-step instructions. To leave hands free for drawing the book is spiral-bound so that it lies flat. ...