Buttons have been made from almost every known material & by every manufacturing technique. Their study provides insight into fashion trends the clothing industry & social history in general. This book introduces the wonderful array of these treasures from the past to show the variety of materials & the intricate design & workmanship incorporated in the making of the humble button. Military & civilian uniform buttons are not included. Buttons can still be found amongst small items of silver or jewellery on antique stalls. The discerning eye can also spot interesting examples at boot fairs or charity shops. Collecting buttons can therefore be a hobby for everyone however much or little they have to spend. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This is the new edition of this insiders guide to identifying trash treasure or tomorrows antiques from antiques guru Judith Miller. Ever wondered if your junk might be someone elses antique or treasure? From coins to kitchenware fashion to football memorabilia find out all you need to know to enjoy collecting & make a tidy profit. Pick up expert advice top tips & tricks of the trade from antiques expert Judith Miller. Shell guide you through identifying tomorrows red-hot collectables so you can make the right investment now; which items to hold onto while they increase in value; & what to sell to maximise your profits. Super-easy to use may save or make you a bob or two
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Planning a new home? Make the move as straightforward as possible with the expert advice in this bestselling guide. From working out how much you can really afford through to completing the sale Buy Sell & Move House explains in simple terms how to get through each stage of the property process. Case studies & tips throughout highlight solutions to common problems & the pitfalls to avoid so you can keep things moving. Covers: Arranging a mortgage; Valuing property in uncertain times; Choosing the right estate agent to sell with; Viewing properties to suit your lifestyle & budget; Getting the surveys done; Managing a chain; Covers the UK & Ireland ...

This book was created as a step-by-step guide for anyone who is an investor or a potential first time investor in a Buy to Let property. The chapters within this book outline ever step that you will take through the process from the every beginning whilst you are considering it to the very end & all that is entailed in your daily business as a Landlord. This process is a journey & one you will take with complete confidence after you have read this book. Every single page in this book is derived from extensive research & information complied from over 15 years of trade experience as a Landlord. There is information within these pages that you will not find anywhere else as some of the trade secrets that have been shared with you are practical useful & they work to protect the investor/ Landlord ...

Buying a House in France is only book with up-to-date information on the current French property market. Written by trusted property experts who live & work in France Buying a House in France provides inside information on the up-&-coming areas in France where the bargains are to be found as well as full coverage of the regions already popular with British buyers. Many Brits dream of buying property in France & thanks to the Eurostar & budget airlines the country is closer than ever. Buying a House in France provides everything you need to know to buy a house whether for use as a second home weekend retreat base while working abroad investment or retirement home. It provides a step-by-step guide to the buying process advice from legal & financial experts to guidance on what you can get for your money & where. This comprehensive guide

Includes:: cultural & economical information & uncovers how to find all types of property from villas & apartments to farms & vineyards. Buying a House in France also

Includes:: case studies from people who have already bought property in France with tips on how to get a bargain. Buying a House in France covers all of the essentials for buying a house in France from raising finance & dealing with estate agents to arranging removals getting power & water connected & dealing with builders. Buying a House in France addresses everything youre unsure of equipping you with all the information you could ever need so that you know what to expect & how to avoid being ripped-off helping you to get the best deal for your dream house in France.



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The leading guide to Buying a House in Italy this fully comprehensive book combines cultural & economical information with practical tips & advice. It reveals how to find all types of property from villas & apartments to farms & vineyards. It will divulge inside information on the up-&-coming areas in Italy where the bargains are to be found as well as full coverage of the regions already popular with British buyers. Fully revised this new edition boasts up-to-date information on subjects such as property prices housing regulations & taxation. It will cover all of the essentials from raising finance & dealing with estate agents to arranging removals getting power & water connected & dealing with builders. ...

This new edition of Howard Gooddie's classic is more relevant than ever during the current credit crunch. Every week increasing numbers of properties
- both residential & commercial
- are sold at auction in Britain as more houses are repossessed & generous finance is no longer available. Auction rooms are now filled by a growing proportion of private individuals looking for genuine bargains. Property auctions are in author Howard Gooddie's blood. He comes from a family of auctioneers & was head of one of the country's leading auction houses. He has brought the gavel down on literally thousands of lots. In this fourth updated edition of his best selling guide he elegantly spells out just how straightforward the auction route can be & divulges the tips & practices of this still relatively unknown world. This guide

Features: how to find your bargain; contracts; finance; bidding & winning your bargain; after the auction; insider's guide to an auction house; selling your property at auction check-lists; & directory of auction houses.



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Most anti-smoking campaigns inadvertently encourage people to smoke. The scent of melons helps sell electronic products. Subliminal advertising may have been banned but its being used all the time. Product placement in films rarely works. Many multi-million pound advertising campaigns are a complete waste of time. These are just a few of the findings of Martin Lindstroms groundbreaking study of what really makes consumers tick. Convinced that there is a gulf between what we believe influences us & what actually does he set up a highly ambitious research project that employed the very latest in brain-scanning technology & called on the services of some 2000 volunteers. Buyology" shares the fruits of this research revealing for the first time what actually goes on inside our heads when we see an advertisement hear a marketing slogan taste two rival brands of drink or watch a programme sponsored by a major company. The conclusions are both startling & groundbreaking showing the extent to which we deceive ourselves when we think we are making considered decisions & revealing factors as varied as childhood memories & religious belief that come together to influence our decisions & shape our tastes." ...

The amazing mind mapping speed reading & memory techniques developed by Tony Buzan the world's bestselling author on the brain & learning will revolutionize your studies & maximize your success in exams
- whatever your subject or academic level. * Improve your concentration & comprehension to levels you never thought possible * Memorize information & recall it with ease
- even in high pressure situations like exams * Take effective usable & reliable notes while in lectures & when reading * Read at an amazing speed & remember exactly what you've read * Calmly & confidently plan & prepare for exams tests & assessments So take the stress out of your studies move your brain up a gear & start getting the results you really want with Buzan's refreshingly different effective powerful & proven approach.

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