This volume features ten parterre & knot gardens presented in the French knot stitch. Parterre gardens are highly formal in design usually symmetrical & typically found in an English stately home. Knot gardens are horticultural representations of classic rope knots. The author has selected the French knot to work her designs for the ten projects in this volume & considers it the perfect stitch to depict the formality of both garden styles. Each project

Includes:: the thread requirements & simple step-by-step instructions on a pattern provided. A photograph of the completed work accompanies each project.

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This is a beautifully illustrated anthology with a selection of poems ranging from classic poets like Roald Dahl & Lewis Carroll & exciting new contemporary poets. The poems cover many different themes & moods & are chosen to show children how inspiring & magical poems can be making this a perfect introduction to the world of poetry. From Shakespeare to Spike Milligan from bouncy limericks to beautiful nature poems & enthralling stories every kind of poem is here for children to enjoy again & again. ...

If like most of us you love perennials & grow them in your garden this new straightforward book is for you. It is an easy-to-use portable reference text on every aspect of growing & caring for a thoughtful selection from this popular & long-lived group of plants. In this compact clearly laid out volume each alphabetical entry contains practical & detailed advice about the following: -The main characteristics of each selected perennial & how to grow & propagate them.
- Optimal growing conditions soil requirements & the best maintenance regime for each one.
- Each plant's flowering season & what other plants it goes best with. This book also contains information about which perennials are beneficial to wildlife which are suitable to use as cut flowers & the latest in variety development.

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I love little pussy. Her coat is so warm & now so affordable! From the time The Big Penis Book" was published readers anticipated " The Big Book of Pussy". Granted perhaps not the same readers but the seed had been planted & the calls & letters began flowing in. Once they had that long-awaited book some found themselves overwhelmed by the variety & abundance as well as the sheer size of the book. As one reviewer wrote "lets give credit to Amazon for...the strength of its packaging. Who wants a 2-ton pussy book being exposed for the mailman...?" For those who worry that there can be too much of a good thing weve made a pared down "best of" edition of " The Big Book of Pussy" a petite little kitten of a book that puts those in-your-face photos in proper perspective. Now you can follow the evolution of genital exposure with ease through 100 years of photos with one thing in common: the exhibitionistic pleasure with which the models present their feminine pulchritude. & with over 150 photos of the pet we love to pet no bothersome text to interrupt the flow all in a package that wont stress the mailmans back we just may have produced the perfect self-gifter of the year." ...

This twist on the traditional from East London sconoisseurs Liam & Grace of All' Scone features 30 uniquely scrumptious sweet & savoury scone recipes. Illustrated throughout with quirky black & white drawings sweet recipes include Cherry & Almond Hearts Raspberry Scones with Vanilla & Lychee Cream & Zingy Lemon with Mascarpone & Lemon Curd. Savoury treats include Pesto & Chorizo Sundried Tomato & Jalapeno Swirls & Honey & Mustard Ploughmans scones. There are also mouthwatering twisted recipes for scone dough including such delights as Pistachio & Nutella Fancies Monkey Butter Puddings Good Morning Drop Scones with Bacon Banana & Maple Syrup & a winter-warming Steak & Ale Pie with a Cheesy Scone Lid. Bringing scones back to the forefront of 21st-century baking these sensational recipes will have mouths watering & stomach's rumbling all across the l&. ...

Crammed full of advice examples anecdotes confessions & tips this hilarious pocket-sized book is essential reading for anyone interested in... er... whatever it is " You gotta keep in shape. My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today & we don't know where the hell she is. --Ellen De Generes""" With gems taken from " The Book of Senior Moments " this is an entertaining & uplifting pocket-sized guide to dealing with your dotage. Tales of late bloomers will inspire (Michelangelo was 71 when he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel) while plenty of anecdotes "es will keep you laughing. From early signs (You could paint a picture of it write a thesis about it demonstrate how to use it to Olympic standard... but you can't for the life of you remember its name) to the perks of senior momentitus (You can bake your own birthday cake & still imagine someone else has done it for you) this little guide covers everything there is to learn forget & then learn all over again about senior moments." ...

Snooker has a rich & fascinating history full of controversy colourful characters & cue action. Through informative snippets & bite-size facts as well as"es & anecdotes from players pundits & fans alike one of the world's most popular sports is revealed here in all its pocket-rattling glory. Who has the highest break? When were red balls first introduced? What have Marie Antoinette & Mary Queen of Scots got in common (aside from being unable to keep their heads)? How did Alex Higgins wangle a free taxi ride from London to Manchester? From the lawn games of the seventeenth-century elite to glittering waistcoats & lush green baize at The Crucible The Little Book of Snooker is a must-have for all snooker fans. ...

After the dog days of the last two decades it seems as if the sleeping giant of White Hart Lane is stirring once more. With the management reigns of Jacques Santini George Graham & Christian Gross but distant memories the club is on the march once more under the leadership of Daniel Levy looking forward to bringing back the glory days. With exciting young talent such as Aaron Lennon Tom Huddlesetone & Gareth Bale along with experienced internationals Peter Crouch Ledley King & Jermain Defoe under Harry Redknapps watchful eye theres now a solid base to build on. Perhaps more than most the club has had its share of ups & downs & more than its share of characters. This book is a collection of"es from those who have passed through London N17 & some who are still there soundbites that range from the inspired to the insane from the profound to the surreal. From Danny Blanchflower Jimmy Greaves Paul Gascoigne & Sir Alan Sugar to Daniel Harry & Jermain few clubs can boast so many people with so much to say for themselves. Tottenham Hotspur have a proud tradition & a very loyal support & this book captures the flavour of both. ...

Stress has had bad press for too long. Being clam is all very well but stress is better. In this book Rohan Candappa shows you how to increase your own stress levels & create stress in others with simple measures such as learning how to snore never taking any notice of your own limitations & always putting empty milk cartons back in the refrigerator. Learn to love stress & remember worrying is just mediation for realists. Here are just a few of the surefire stress inducers included in the book: Car Park Diem: When out driving if you see an opportunity to box someone in by parking too box someone in by parking too close to them seize it. Be Rude: Practice rudeness not just to make others feel bad but also to make you feel bad about yourself. Its win-win situation. Complicate: The more things you must do in life the more things you own manage or are responsible for the more things can go wrong. ...

The Little Book of Sudoku 4" contains over 200 brand new puzzles commissioned especially for this book & created by an expert in logic & artificial intelligence. The puzzles will test experts & train those unfamiliar with Sudoku helping to build your logic & reasoning skills improve your memory & keep your brain healthy & young by giving it a regular workout. The perfect companion for the work commute holidays & rainy afternoons " The Little Book of Sudoku Volume 4" will keep anyone's mind busy but beware as thousands of people have found it's highly addictive!" ...