Daniel Tammet captivated readers with his bestselling memoir Born On A Blue Day & its vivid depiction of a life with autistic savant syndrome. In his fascinating new book Embracing the Wide Sky Daniel combines the latest scientific research with insights drawn from his personal experience to shed light on the mysteries of how our minds work & the incredible feats of which each one of us is capable. A unique & brilliantly imaginative portrait of how we think learn remember & create Embracing the Wide Sky is a profound & provocative book that will transform our understanding & respect for every kind of mind. ...

Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment of our lives. Whatever is in store for us the only thing we can be sure of is that nothing in life is certain. & since we all fear the unknown life's uncertainty can be a constant source of worry to us. But as bestselling author Susan Jeffers explains life doesn't have to be one worry after the next a steady stream of what ifs" & a constant attempt to create a secure haven for ourselves. In this title she emphasizes that an unknown future doesn't prevent a rich & abundant life & shows how by enjoying life's unpredictability we transform ourselves from a position of fear to one filled with excitement & potential. Through case studies exercises & pragmatic wisdom the author attempts to convince us above all that life is exhilarating because of not in spite of uncertainty." ...

Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show you the basic techniques accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams & close-up photography of the embroideries. The book is highly versatile & can be used with many languages
- there is no limit to the letters words & projects that can be made. There are numerous gorgeous designs including embroidered cards plaques boxes journals baby clothes & more giving you almost limitless scope for personalising special gifts for babies birthdays weddings anniversaries & more. Packed with useful tips & ideas this is book is the perfect companion for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities. This title

Includes:: designs for 26 beautiful monograms in ribbon embroidery. It is highly versatile
- can be used with many languages. It

Features: numerous projects for quilts clothing toys journals cards & home decor items; clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric; & step-by-step demonstrations explaining the basic techniques accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams & close-up photography. It is suitable for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities.





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From renowned Australian embroidery artist Susan OConnor comes this spectacular embroidered blanket inspired by the sumptuous style of the Elizabethan era. Rich in colour & decoration the favourite flowers & fruit of Queen Elizabeth I & her subjects are stitched in the elaborate fashion & beautiful colours that give the embroidery of this era such long lasting appeal. Set into a striking black trellis each of the twelve large ornate motifs & twelve smaller border designs are easily adapted for individual use on any number of items. A full thread conversion chart is provided so the twenty-four individual designs can be embroidered in any scale using wool cotton or silk thread. Easy to follow instructions full size patterns & clear step-by-step photographs make this an irresistible title for all embroiderers. ...

Simple instructions for shaping different-angled heads creating faces adding features & stitching the hair are just the start. She goes on to show different hairstyles & wigs: straight wavy curly free flowing & unkempt. Scale is important & there are full instructions on which threads & stitches to use. Moving on to poses arms & hands garments & accessories there are full instructions & illustrations every step of the way. You learn how to personalise & embellish portraits with fabric felt lace beads braids & cords & there is plenty of inspirational advice plus many new ideas. Whether you are new to stitching or an experienced embroiderer you will find much here to enthrall & excite you in this very special book. A unique & inspiring book by Jan Messent an eminent embroiderer with a strong following world-wide Probably the only book on the market devoted entirely to stitched portraits Packed full of exquisitely worked pieces all giving a contemporary twist to this traditional subject & with expert guidance on the materials & methods used ...

Annie Heesakkers is an experienced embroiderer & has been embroidering her own greetings cards for several years. She & Nico now design templates of their own & they have a host of fans all over the world. Here they combine their latest designs with decoupage techniques to create cards based on stylish floral & abstract designs. Embroidery patterns are included for all of the cards along with detailed easy-to-follow instructions & lists of the materials you need. ...

They were taken from their beds one frozen night when the world was covered in snow. The silhouette of a tall thin man has haunted Kate ever since. Ten years on Kate Michael & Emma have grown up in a string of miserable orphanages & all memories of their parents have faded to a blur. Arriving at Cambridge Falls the children quickly realise there is something different about this place
- & Kate feels sure she has seen the dark crooked house before. As they explore they discover an old empty leather book. The moment they touch it an ancient magical prophecy is set irrevocably in motion & the children are thrown into a dangerous alternate reality of dark enchantments & terrifying monsters. Only they can prevent the terrible event that will ruin Cambridge Falls
- & stop the world from falling into complete devastation.

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This is the first thrilling book in the most exciting children's fantasy series since Harry Potter. They were taken from their beds one frozen night when the world was covered in snow. The silhouette of a tall thin man has haunted Kate ever since. Ten years on Kate Michael & Emma have grown up in a string of miserable orphanages & all memories of their parents have faded to a blur. Arriving at Cambridge Falls the children quickly realise there is something different about this place
- & Kate feels sure she has seen the dark crooked house before. As they explore they discover an old empty leather book. The moment they touch it an ancient magical prophecy is set irrevocably in motion & the children are thrown into a dangerous alternate reality of dark enchantments & terrifying monsters. Only they can prevent the terrible event that will ruin Cambridge Falls
- & stop the world from falling into complete devastation.

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These eleven masterful stories
- the first collection from acclaimed author Jennifer Egan
- deal with loneliness & longing regret

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Plants have profoundly moulded the Earths climate & the evolutionary trajectory of life. Far from being silent witnesses to the passage of time plants are dynamic components of our world shaping the environment throughout history as much as that environment has shaped them. In The Emerald Planet David Beerling puts plants centre stage revealing the crucial role they have played in driving global changes in the environment in recording hidden facets of Earths history & in helping us to predict its future. His account draws together evidence from fossil plants from experiments with their living counterparts & from computer models of the Earth System to illuminate the history of our planet & its biodiversity. This new approach reveals how plummeting carbon dioxide levels removed a barrier to the evolution of the leaf; how plants played a starring role in pushing oxygen levels upwards allowing spectacular giant insects to thrive in the Carboniferous; & it strengthens fascinating & contentious fossil evidence for an ancient hole in the ozone layer. Along the way Beerling introduces a lively cast of pioneering scientists from Victorian times onwards whose discoveries provided the crucial background to these & the other puzzles. This new understanding of our planets past sheds a sobering light on our own climate-changing activities & offers clues to what our climatic & ecological futures might look like. There could be no more important time to take a close look at plants & to understand the history of the world through the stories they tell. ...