Sophie Cornish & Holly Tucker are the founders of notonthehighstreet.com an award-winning multimillion-pound online marketplace selling 50 000 innovative stylish products. But six short years ago they were maxing out their credit cards trying to secure loans & crossing fingers that their big idea would take off. Now theyve written down all the lessons they had to learn the hard way drawing not just on their experience but also that of the 3 000 independent businesses they work with: from finance & marketing to PR & getting your workspace right. With startling honesty they lay bare the truth about getting started while raising a young family at the same time. They believe that anyone should be able to achieve a great working life on their own terms. Heres how. ...

Often found abandoned at the back of factories at dumps or even in skips the humble pallet for many practically minded people represents a huge source of inspiration as well as a challenge. When skilfully broken down into timber & smartened up they can be re-fashioned into beautiful chairs tables fences gates chicken arks planters sheds decking cladding & many other functional items. Build It!... With Pallets" part of the " Build It!" series illustrates the very best techniques for breaking down the pallets safely. The author then discusses the best ways to refurbish the wood & provides over 20 plans for tables fences chairs planters & other items of indoor & outdoor furniture. This book is the ideal companion for those who views towers of pallets not as an eyesore but as an inspiration & an economical source of wood making them the ultimate recycling solution." ...

Build Mobile Websites & Apps for Smart Devices is a practical guide for front-end web designers & developers. Youll discover a fun & fresh approach to mobile web design & development with enormous scope for opportunity. Mobile web development is changing rapidly with a greater emphasis on modern touch-screen smartphones. By following the advice in this book you can be sure youre learning the skills you need to make the most of this new technology. Youll learn how to: * Design effective interfaces for modern devices * Use HTML5 & CSS3 to build fast responsive layouts that look great on every device * Use Java Script to create a native feel with transitions touch & swipe events animations & more * Introduces Phone Gap & shows readers how to add native functionally to their web app with ease * Leverage APIs to take advantage of built-in device functionality * Use Phone Gap to turn your web app into a native app for i OS Android Black Berry & other platforms-and sell it online & lots more... ...

Book flashcards & audio CD. Build your Arabic Vocabulary" is a new & engaging way for learners of Arabic to expand their active vocabulary & move to the next level of sophistication. The material is also an invaluable tool for exam preparation.

Features: 1000s of key Arabic vocabulary items -- Core vocabulary: nouns with their plurals verbs & adjectives. Plus additional "further vocabulary sections"; Lively illustrations & design -- Photos & illustrations put the words in context; 16 topics -- house & home leisure family work travel environment media & many more; Over 600 bi-lingual flashcards -- Bilingual flashcards included for all core words together with advice for easy memorisation & intuitive recall; Audio CD -- All words & phrases recorded by native speakers for perfect pronunciation; Models & activities -- Examples of modern usage & lively practice activities; Expert advice & examination preparation tips -- Written by leading teacher of Arabic at the forefront of the profession.

Includes:: a 32-page pullout section with 640 individual flashcards arranged by topic (40 per sheet) & a 70-minute Audio CD."



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Each supercar in this colourful sticker book needs its wheels headlights trim & other details added. All are available as stickers at the back of the book so that children can complete a rally car a Le Mans car a Pro Mod racer an SUV & many more. ...

Ever dreamed of owning your own campervan but never thought you had enough money? Then this book is an absolute must.. . Armed with a crazy idea & lots of enthusiasm two brothers have achieved the seemingly impossible
- building a camper you'd actually want to own for less than GBP1000: or as it's now known the '1k Camper.' You don't need to be a DIY expert. This book will take you by the hand & guide you step-by-step towards your dream in as little as ten weeks. Full of never before seen money- & time-saving ideas including how to kit out your interior for free & how to source your van for peanuts. You don't even need to use an LDV van like the project vehicle
- the ideas in this book will work on any van. The 1k Camper revolution has begun. There's a big world out there just waiting for you & your van to enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Go on treat yourself or someone else to this highly entertaining & informative read.

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Most of us would love to design & build our own home. In fact more people than ever are doing precisely this. But how exactly do you go about it? How much of the building work should you do yourself? This manual explains the entire process in plain English backed up with hundreds of colour photos showing real self-build projects taking shape. Each chapter is devoted to a key stage of the build from the foundations right through to snagging & completion. Whether you tackle some of the works yourself or employ architects & contractors this step-by-step guide will show you how to stay firmly in control & cut out the stress completing your project on time & within budget & saving a small fortune! ...

One way to become the proud owner of a motorcaravan or camper van is to design & build it yourself. Not only can you create a distinctive holiday home but you can also control the cost. Whether you want to fit out a van renovate a camper revive an old model or build one from scratch this manual will show you how. It gives hands-on explanations about electrical systems water supplies storage ideas & saving weight when working with wood. All is revealed in this practical book. ...

If you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games build your own & make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need teaches you what all those computer terms mean & tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you: What tools you need (not as many as you might think!) All about operating systems How to install CD & DVD drives The scoop on sound & video & how to put a sound system together from start to finish How to connect a monitor & install a modem All about setting up & configuring the hard drive Secrets for securing your system & more Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard CPU RAM ports hard drive video & sound cards a DVD drive & more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself! Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

One fateful night a century ago... This is a 100th anniversary scale model of the Titanic to build yourself. Calling all Titanic buffs hobbyists & ship lovers: youre invited to build a cardboard model of the formidable & notorious vessel! Vast sums of money have been spent & enormous efforts have been made in order to explore the wreck now lying 12 000 feet under the sea. However if you are a Titanic enthusiast & you enjoy making things with your hands then there is a far less troublesome alternative that will allow you to explore the ship in detail: a 1:200 cardboard model measuring ca 53 inches/135 cm (dont worry it has cut & creased components & comes with detailed instructions). Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanics fated maiden voyage in 1912 TASCHENs Build Your Own Titanic" is the perfect way to commemorate." ...