Anna Wilkinson is a splendid fresh talent in the world of knitwear design who for her debut book has put together a collection of 20 contemporary garments & accessories that not only teach you the basics of the craft but also give results that will be the envy of all your friends. Starting with the simplest stocking stitch scarf knitted as long as you dare in quick-to-knit chunky yarn Anna shows how you can make covetable accessories with just a few basic techniques. Moving through the projects the Detachable Lace Collar & Eyelet Lace Top are both simple ones with which to hone your lace knitting skills. Colourful fun & highly desirable Annas designs are flattering to women of all shapes & exceptionally easy to wear. A textured cape knitted in a gorgeous two-colour tweed-effect stitch can just as easily be thrown over jeans as worn with something more dressy. Either way the wow-effect of this knitted cape belies the simplicity of how it is made. Throughout the book Anna is on hand with a ready-reference of techniques & tips to guide you. So if you have ever really wanted to learn to knit but you have yet to find the right beginners projects to tempt you then Learn to Knit Love to Knit is the book for you. ...

Are you your own greatest critic? Do you have low self-esteem? Have you ever thought that if people knew the real you that they would think less of you? Does life feel an uphill struggle because nobody
- not even you
- is truly on your side? If any of this sounds familiar it is time to take a fresh look at the most important relationship of all: your relationship with yourself. In this thought-provoking book marital therapist Andrew G Marshall looks at how to love yourself enough to make better relationships & how to stop zig-zagging between boosting yourself up (often to unsustainable heights) & becoming overly critical. He explains:
- Why modern life is making it harder to have a balanced opinion of ourselves.
- The types of thinking that sabotage & make life harder.
- Why old pains can still cast a shadow today & how to make peace with your past.
- How to develop a positive mind-set.
- Increasing your self-confidence. (Some of the exercises in this book have appeared in The Single Trap by Andrew G. Marshall published by Bloomsbury)






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Learn to make your first quilt the easy way with designer Carolyn Vagts! If you are a beginning quilter or an expert just looking for new tips & techniques this book is perfect for you. Carolyn walks you through making your first quilt with step-by-step photos & instructions giving you her favorite tricks along the way. The book focuses in on one pattern consisting of one block which can be turned in different directions to make an infinite number of designs! You will also learn which tools are best & how you can use them to make your quilting easier. Once you have mastered this easy quilt design you will have all of the knowledge you need to try other projects! ...

If you have ever wanted to learn to play all sorts of Guitar styles from Pop & Rock to Jazz & Blues then this book is for you! Learn To Play Guitar In 24 Hours" offers you 24 clear self-contained lessons fully illustrated with photographs diagrams & musical examples for you too take at your own pace. Each chapter takes you through workouts & exercises right through to a performance piece that you'll be able to play in no time. Informative clear & entertaining the accompanying DVD gives you all the know-how you need. Everything is explained in detail from technique tone & terminology to historical background top tips & a great collection of original compositions." ...

Theres something about the sound of a harmonica that brings a smile to anyones face. This book gives you everything you need to learn to play this fantastic instrument with more than 250 pages of instruction a CD with over an hour of dedicated tuition & even a harmonica to learn with. Packed with dozens of practice projects to test your skills along the way this book is perfect for the amateur who wants to discover the joys of the harmonica or blues harp. Most good musicians become good because somewhere along the way theyve received good instruction inspiration & encouragement. This book is written with those things in mind & also with the hope that youll find it incredibly exciting rewarding & just plain fun. ...

This book will teach you basic playing techniques for the ukulele. No prior musical experience is assumed. You will learn how to hold the instrument position the hands strumming techniques basic chords & beyond. The enclosed CD guides you through a series of exercises which are organised in a progressive fashion (practicing one strum & slowly building to more complicated rhythmic patterns). The CD also

Includes:: a variety of charming songs that you will be able to strum along with (starting with one/two chords & progressing on to more complex). Encouraging tips are included as well as fun/interesting trivia & sidebars about the ukulele. Music theory is included but the emphasis is on getting up to speed & on with the fun of playing quickly.

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The mission of this book is to get first-time ukulele players up & started enjoying music having fun & being ready & equipped to move on to more exciting stuff. Work hard at some of the exercises contained here & you can end up playing whatever music you like: high-speed fret-melting Be-Bob-Fusion burn ups; beautiful arrangements of Chopin nocturnes; heavy Metal riff-fest. Or you can just sit down with the uke on your knee & pick out a simple soundtrack to your private thoughts. Buy this book to learn how to play the ukulele: the one instrument where you dont have to work to be able to play. ...

Patchwork quilting has long been a popular craft but it is now reaching an even wider audience through the imaginative quilts & covers that are on sale commercially in home furnishings departments. Learn to Quilt" is the perfect guide for the complete beginner starting with a really basic hand quilt then progressing to simple rotary cutting & machine piecing through to slightly more complex block patterns & some simple design work. Each of the techniques is shown in clear step-by-step photographs with concise instructions & is followed by a project so the reader can build up skills as progress is made through the book. Each project is illustrated with clear & colourful diagrams. A whole range of delightful patchwork quilts for the home can be made following the techniques explained from a simple babys cot quilt to an eyecatching throw or a colourful & cosy cushion quilt. All are made in clear light fresh fabrics in 100 per cent cotton. Not only does this book teach new skills it also provides projects for fabulous quilts to display in contemporary homes." ...

This title is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. It contains a book & an audio CD. Great for beginning readers! Fourteen upbeat songs use the synthetic phonics approach to teach short vowels high-frequency consonants & blends. Songs in this collection teach about: short vowels & the consonants (s m h p b t d f l & hard c). ...

Where did you leave the car keys? What is the name of the new person in accounts? When is your partners birthday? There are many times in the normal day when we rack our brains to remember simple things now memory master Dominic O' Brien has the answer. Learn to Remember" is a unique illustrated guide to enhancing your memory featuring tried & tested practical techniques for combating forgetfulness. Whether you want to improve your memory at home in your relationship at work or when you study there is a technique in this guide to help you. With visualisation systems that can be customised to the individual this really is a book that can help anyone remember better." ...