This is the essential family reference guide to pet breeds & pet care. This is an authoritative practical guide to choosing & caring for puppies & dogs kittens & cats small mammals birds reptiles insects & fish. It

Includes:: all pet types with advice on pet characteristics the most suitable pets for children & how to choose the best pet for your family's lifestyle. Step-by-step sequences show techniques such as grooming feeding training & exercising. Over 1200 beautiful colour photographs aid understanding. This title offers authoritative advice from a team of the world's best-known animal writers. Whether you are a first-time pet owner or you are looking after an existing menagerie this book provides all the practical advice you will need for keeping your domestic pets happy & in full health. An essential reference guide for all the family this comprehensive volume allows families to choose pets confidently to suit their lifestyle time constraints & living conditions & to offer them the most comfortable & caring home. It gives detailed information about a wide range of small animals from cats dogs rabbits guinea pigs hamsters gerbils chinchillas rats & mice to birds reptiles invertebrates & fish. Illustrated throughout with 1200 sumptuous colour photographs this expertly written manual provides all the information you need to buy & care for your pet with complete confidence.

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Capturing garden vegetables at their best for year-round enjoyment. Pickling is one of the oldest & most inexpensive methods of preserving foods. Families would gather over mounds of vegetables & huge steaming pots producing savory & delicious pickles & chutneys. Home pickling is now enjoying a resurgence as the cost of food & the desire to know where & how foods are prepared increases. These wonderfully inventive recipes feature modern methods & equipment in accordance with the latest food-safety standards. The book also

Includes:: classic & unusual international ingredients. Newcomers to the art will find step-by-step techniques & details of specific equipment needs. Enjoy wonderful foods year round with recipes such as: Kosher dill pickles Aunt Thelmas bread & butter pickles Pretty beet & radish pickles Gingery cantaloupe pickles White balsamic & pepper pickled strawberries Clementine pear chutney Pineapple lime tomato salsa Smoky three-pepper cucumber relish. The author specifies manageable sizes for average households & there are serving suggestions & quick recipes for dishes that use the preserves for top flavors.

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The Complete Book of Quilting is the ultimate guide to both machine & hand quilting as well as patchwork & applique. Starting with a brief history of quiltmaking traditions it moves on to cover all the basics including choosing fabric color & design tools & equipment making templates cutting stitching & pressing. The following chapters cover patchwork applique & quilting in detail with 40 techniques carefully described & illustrated with step-by-step sample blocks. The sixth chapter shows how to make up a quilt with a selection of the different technique blocks made up into a traditional sampler quilt. The final chapter covers methods of care & display & also has a glossary of quilting terms. Truely inspiring but also very practical & reliable The Complete Book of Quilting will quickly become the one book that every quilter needs. ...

This is a guide to riding & pony care for complete beginners to experienced riders. It describes everything from how to clean a saddle to what to do if a horse bolts from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event. stunning photography detailed illustrations & clear text combine to provide an inspirational guide to this exhilarating world. ...

Ride faster fitter smarter & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing to become more competitive or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride improve your overall fitness or ride father & faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach cyclist & exercise physiologist this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency & comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies & tactics Train efficiently & stay in peak condition year-round & much more ...

Its the simplest fastest most accessible way to fitness & more women than ever are discovering its unique benefits
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The ultimate sewing guide for all skill levels from basic seamstress to the aspiring Vivienne Westwood. Detailed photographs cover every sewing technique from sewing a basic hem to creating a couture look-alike. Inspiring step-by-step guide for any sewing enthusiast who wants to create alter & repair his or her clothes in style. ...

This title teaches children to recognise common words that dont follow regular spelling rules. It features fun games & puzzles to keep childrens interest level high. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 9 years old. Learning to recognise common words that dont follow regular spelling rules & cant be sounded out" is an important step to becoming a strong reader. The engaging activities in this workbook teach 220 of these essential words in a structured format that encourages independent work. Fun games & puzzles keep childrens interest level high unit tests review & reinforce new vocabulary." ...

The Complete Book of Sushi is the definitive collection of traditional contemporary & innovative recipes for lovers of this Japanese cuisine. Fresh & delicious sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat being low in fat & high in essential vitamins & minerals. Aesthetically pleasing sushi is also surprisingly simple to make. This practical book will show you how to create beautiful & elegant sushi dishes with ease. The Complete Book of Sushi features a wide variety of recipes for: * Sushi rolls * Nigiri-zushi * Molded sushi * H&-rolled sushi * Vegetarian sushi * Chirashi-zushi * Wrapped sushi * Shushi rice in fired-tofu bags * Sushi in a bowl * New sushi * Drinks sauces & side dishes ...

The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention & treatment of illnesses & its beneficial effects for health & fitness are now widely recognised in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive & fascinating guide to the practical application & potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practise at home it covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art. It is an ideal introductory guide or a reminder to those who have already taken classes ...