Every beader knows the seductive pleasures of the bead store. & once you've got your purchases home: what then? How do you put it all together to create a beautiful piece? What shapes fit? Will crystal go with wood? Can you set lustre aginst lustre or will lustre against matte work better? How many spacers between statement beads? Should you go symmetrical? Does red go with green? Malachite with metallic? & what about the rhythm of the piece? Will it sit still or shift & shimmy? Will it shout or whisper? Do you want glam or boho? Drama or harmony? Big clasp or small clasp? & what the heck is negative space? This book answers all of these questions & a whole load of others that bead jewellery designers are likely to encounter. It is the must-have guide to the key design principles for beautiful bead jewellery. & what's more the book lets you test all this out with 20 wonderful projects. ...

How to survive an earthquake. How to make an invisibility cloak. How to turn lead into gold. How to read someone's mind. Physics = tedious & unfathomable right? No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes. ...

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Drawing on Dale Carnegie's years of experience as a business trainer this book will show you how to overcome the natural fear of public speaking to become a successful speaker & even learn to enjoy it. His invaluable advice

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Everyone wants to be a DJ. Playing records & MP3s isnt rocket science but theres a universe of difference between doing it & doing it well. DJing is like modelling: most people could have a stab at it some can earn money doing it but only a very few can become supermodels. This book both forms the perfect introduction for the novice who wants a pair of Techniques turntables for Christmas & contains enough spot-on advice & advanced instruction to be valuable to more experienced DJs. Written in an opinionated & entertaining no-bullshit style with a healthy dose of realism it shatters some illusions about the dance industry & offers in return some powerfully inspiring visions as it explains the true rewards of the DJs craft. It

Includes:: everything you will ever need to know from illustrated tutorials on mixing techniques & styles digital mixing tips on buying the right equipment & records advice from superstar DJs aplenty plus how to make your own tracks & how to throw the best party. Now all you need is to get out of your bedroom & do it.. .

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Get the most out of Apples updated ultra-slim Mac Book Air notebook How to Do Everything Mac Book Air unveils all the new features & enhanced features such as instant-on responsiveness Multi-Touch trackpad & all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web manage email view & edit photos manage contacts & a schedule video conference watch videos/TV shows & movies listen to music & play games. Youll also get full details on Mac OS X Mountain Lion & all the built-in applications. Learn how to transfer files from a Windows PC or another Mac sync Mac Book Air with an iPad and/or iPhone & use Mac Book Air with i Cloud. How To" & " Did You Know" sidebars deliver guidance for dealing with tricky issues & advanced queries Tips for extending the Mac Book Airs battery life & external power source options Teaches how to run Windows & Windows software on a Mac Book Air via Parallels or other third-party software Coverage of traveling with Mac Book Air including tips for charging & connecting to the Internet anywhere Covers it all! Mac OS X Operating System; Make the Switch From Windows To a Mac; Set Up The Software That Comes With Mac Book Air; Install New Software Onto Mac Book Air; Transfer Data & Files from Another Computer; Use Apples i Cloud to Synch all Your Devices; Add Optional Peripherals & Accessories to Expand Performance; Create Documents Spreadsheets Digital Slide Presentations; Surf the Web on Your Mac Book Air; Set Up Existing Email Accounts For Mac Book Air; Bring the i Life Apps into Your Life; Get Organized with Calendar & Address Book Software; Find & Enjoy Music Movies TV Shows & More With i Tunes; Play Games On Your Mac Book Air; Travel with Your Mac Book Air; Use Face Time Skype or VOIP Software to Communicate & Video Conference" ...

When you buy a new computer or upgrade to a new operating system you'll often find that the processes you were familiar with have changed & it can be hard to get started again. This easy-to-follow guide will tell you everything you need to know to master the latest version of the Windows operating system & Office 2010. In over 150 clear step-by-step projects it shows you how to manage files download from a digital camera edit images digitise old records calculate bills & much more. You might learn some new tricks too with projects on getting set up on Facebook & Twitter accessing music on i Tunes & selling on e Bay. You'll be amazed at how much more you can get out of your PC with Windows 7 & Office 2010. ...

New to English law? Need to know how rules are made interpreted & applied? This popular & well-established textbook will show you how. It simplifies legal method by combining examples with an account of rules in general: the who what why & how of interpretation. Starting with standpoint & context it identifies factors that give rise to doubts about the interpretation of a rule & recommends a systematic approach to analysing those factors. Questions & exercises integrated in the text & on the accompanying website will help you to develop skills in reading interpreting & arguing about legal & other rules. The text is fully updated on developments in the legislative process & the judicial interpretation of statutes & precedent. It

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Lecturers why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Click on the above icon & receive your e-inspection copy today! Whether embarking on research as an undergraduate or for a doctorate Gary Thomas book will be of great value to you. It is refreshingly different from other books about doing research: its informative well-written wide-ranging yet sufficiently detailed & above all its enjoyable to read! I recommend it highly". (Professor Peter Earley Institute of Education University of London). Are you doing a research project? Do you need advice on how to carry out research? Using practical examples this book takes you through what should happen at each phase in the projects schedule. Gary Thomas explains the main design frames & methods of data collection & analysis used in education & social science research & provides down to earth advice on how to weave these elements together into a coherent whole. It is structured according to the main phases of doing a project the book covers: deciding your topic & your research question; project management & study skills; doing a literature review; methodology & research design; design frames; ethics & access; how to analyse the information you gather; & discussing findings theorising concluding & writing up. This book is an essential read for undergraduate postgraduate CPD & doctoral students undertaking a project in the applied social sciences. Comments from tutors: "I loved this book! It brought research methods alive". (Gill Richards Nottingham Trent University). " Unputdownable". (Joy Jarvis University of Hertfordshire). " Accessible & encouraging style". (Neil Stott Nottingham Trent University). Comments from students: " Brilliant". (Alison Patterson). " Love the visual models". (Susan Allan). " Filled me with optimism". (Anne Cowan). " Very entertaining as well as extremely useful". (Viv Brown). Gary Thomas is Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham." ...