This title comes with 280 style ideas & step-by-step techniques. It shows you how to look salon-fabulous every day with a complete practical guide to caring for & styling your hair from simple styles & general haircare advice to braiding curling & elegant up-dos. It features over 85 amazing easy-to-follow step-by-step projects reveal the secrets behind creating the perfect hairstyle & the correct way to use wigs accessories & hats. You can learn how to achieve fantastic smooth or textured blow-dries ponytails buns & plaits as well as glamorous chignons & wedding-day hair. It

Includes:: top tips on choosing a style to suit both your face shape & your lifestyle with a picture gallery of options for different lengths & types of hair. It features an invaluable guide to products & tools what they are for & how to use them. Whether its a sleek bob or a more elaborate evening do that youre after this book shows you how to achieve perfect styling results every time. The introduction explains hair structure & biology advises on technical services such as perming & how to find a style to suit your lifestyle & face shape. From tousled to silky-smooth step-by-step projects offer a master-class on everyday finishes such as buns backcombs & one-length sets. Quick ideas for office-to-party styles & special occasions are also covered. Packed with 280 style ideas this guide to hair & hairstyles will have you looking gorgeous every time.

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This title shows you how to find identify & collect the worlds most fascinating specimens featuring over 800 stunning photographs ...

One of the simplest ways to add personality to a home is with fabric accents in the form of window dressings bed coverings pillows slip covers & more; this book shows readers how to do so. Sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start as this book proves. With the expert techniques shared in this book homeowners no longer have to rely on the limited options offered by ready made items or pay the price for custom. They can learn to sew their own soft furnishings from taking measurements & estimating fabric yardage to sewing techniques with step by step projects & over 200 detailed diagrams. Luckily sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start as there are no patterns fittings zippers or sleeves. By selecting fabrics with a proper mix of colour pattern & texture anyone can create home made decor with a designers flair. ...

This is an accessible easy-to-use illustrated dictionary designed especially for hairdressing students. It contains appropriate technical professional & assessment vocabulary required for NVQ Levels 1 2 & 3 for all awarding bodies. It

Includes:: a pronunciation guide to enable correct pronunciation & a more professional personal presentation. It provides illustrated terms that help to explain key concepts & reinforce learning. It also

Includes:: an appendix with key technical terms arranged in NVQ units so that students can see at a glance the terms they must know. The compact format will fit in most bags to offer the support of a quick reference resource in a work-based environment or within a client session.



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This new shrink-wrapped deluxe edition is presented in cloth binding & larger format. Beautifully illustrated throughout it is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen retold for younger readers. It

Includes:: The Emperor's New Clothes" " The Little Mermaid" " The Ugly Duckling" " The Snow Queen" " The Princess & the Pea" & other classic stories as well as a short biography of Hans Christian Andersen."

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Catholicism is the oldest & the largest of the Christian denomination & has become one of the worlds most practised faiths & this book provides an insight into the origins & history at the root of the Catholic belief system. The first part Catholic History shows how eventful & complex & exciting the story of the Church has been. Beginning with the life of Jesus Christ the key events in the Christian story are retold. Subsequent periods of consolidation & transformation are discussed such as the foundation of Monastic orders. The second part Catholic Doctrine looks at the various teachings that constitute Catholic beliefs from the Trinity & transubstantiation to the significance of the saints & the Churchs teachings are examined here. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs & fine-art paintings this comprehensive book offers a factual account of the Churchs theology rituals & achievements. ...

An indispensable reference source for anyone with an interest in period styles of furniture & decoration this renowned book comprises a complete survey of domestic interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late 19th century. Available again after some years out of print it presents a wonderfully rich collection of pictures of a type seldom reproduced anywhere. Around 400 paintings & watercolours from all over Europe Russia & America record with faithful accuracy rooms of all periods & their contents: the furniture fabrics carpets pictures & wall-coverings. This is a classic text that goes beyond scholarly commentary to present a fascinating cultural history of man in relation to his domestic surroundings. ...

Landscape design history greatly influenced todays design process & design solutions. I llustrated History of Landscape Design provides an overview of landscape design including the iconic spaces throughout the centuries starting from landscapes in prehistory to current trends in landscape design. Featuring hundreds of masterful h&-drawn images this highly visual guide illustrates how the landscape has been shaped over time in relation to human need. In a concise manner this book helps students & practitioners gain a critical perspective on how to apply historical context to contemporary design challenges. ...

This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types & quad bikes of today with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles from their first use at the beginning of the 20th century to the sophisticated models of today. It discusses machine-gun motorcycles tracked motorcycles diesel motorcycles ATVs & quad bikes. It explains the anatomy of the military motorcycle
- its frame engine transmission final drive front forks rear forks suspension & brakes. It features over 230 commissioned & rare photographs from archives museums & private collections. During the early years of World War I motorcycles started to enter military service replacing the mounted despatch rider & providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun & stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle highlighting the varied roles motorcycles have played as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time. It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France Belgium Germany Italy Great Britain the USA the USSR & Japan. An expertly written volume it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles.
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This title covers 100 years of cargo trucks troop-carrying trucks wreckers tankers ambulances communications vehicles & amphibious vehicles with over 200 photographs. It covers topics ranging from the first basic trucks produced before & during World War I through the technical advances made during the inter-war years to the rapid development of specialized vehicles in World War II & beyond. It

Includes:: motor lorries artillery tractors tank transporters recovery vehicles Jeeps half-tracked vehicles air-portable vehicles reconnaissance vehicles cargo vehicles medical vehicles communications vehicles missile transporters bridging vehicles & amphibious vehicles. It features over 200 photographs from museums libraries & other historical sources showing the vehicles in action & in service & restored vehicles photographed by leading military vehicle photographers. Military vehicles are vital for the fighting capability of any mechanized army. This fully illustrated reference book provides an authoritative overview of the fascinating history of these essential vehicles. It begins with the first motorized cars lorries & trucks that enabled a reduction in the amount of horse transport used then covers specialized vehicles including powerful artillery tractors missile transporter-erector-launchers tank transporters bridging vehicles & amphibious vehicles. With its wealth of 200 archive & museum photographs the book is a rich guide to this fascinating subject suitable for enthusiasts historians & model makers.

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