Features over 30 inspiring projects incorporating a range of crafts DIY cookery & gardening.

Includes:: practical

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Never before have so many people wanted to cook & experiment with food in their own homes. Worried by the credit crunch horror stories of excessive salt fat & sugar in ready meals the rise in obesity & the questionable source of many foods home cooks want to get cracking in their own kitchens. The lot of the home cook is a world away from that of the professional chef. Were usually on our own
- planner shopper table layer cook washer-up & of course host when entertaining. We need to keep it simple & get ahead as much as possible. Getting ahead means less stress more time to enjoy friends & family & less washing up at the end. Make It Easy is a collection of delicious easy recipes that can be prepared in advance making cooking for friends a stress-free & fun experience. Ranging from simple starters to quick suppers to more elaborate meals all the dishes are contemporary seasonal & fresh & aim to keep ingredients to a minimum. From chilled cucumber prawn & mint soup to Parma ham goats cheese & pesto parcels to braised steak with mustard & capers the book is packed with inspirational recipes all of which are explained in a lively & informative way.
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Following Natures Playground & Going Wild the authors once again lure kids away from computers & the TV into the natural world this time to have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever is available outdoors. This book is about looking at natural materials in a new light & discovering how they can be used creatively. It shows children from eight upwards including teenagers
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- how to make anything from a cricket bat to an ice lantern & enjoy expeditions games & parties outdoors
- all with the emphasis firmly on fun. From making things that fly to playing hay bale games fashioning monsters from wet clay to trying stone jenga creating living willow sculptures to making natural jewellery the book helps youngsters to open their eyes & use their imaginations & to discover the wonder & value of natural materials.


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What you're reading right now is known as the 'cover copy'. This is where the 72 444 words of my latest book are boiled down to fit this space. But how does one do that? Do you reveal pivotal plot points like the one at the end of the book where the little girl on crutches points an accusatory finger & shouts: ' The killer is Mr Potter?'. I have too much respect for you as an attention-deficient modern consumer to attempt such an obvious ruse. But let's not play games here. You picked up the book already so you either: A. Know who I am B. Liked the cool illustration on the cover C. Have just discovered the bookshop toilet is out of paper So is it a sequel to my autobiography If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor? Sadly no
- which made it much harder to write. According to my publisher I haven't 'done' enough since 2001 to warrant another memoir. Is it an 'autobiographical novel'? Yes! I'm the lead character in the story & I'm a real person & everything in the book actually happened
- except for the stuff that didn't. The action revolves around my preparations for a pivotal role in the A-list relationship film Let's Make Love!. But my Homeric attempt to break through the glass ceiling of B-grade genre fare is hampered by a vengeful studio executive & a production that becomes infected by something called the 'B movie virus' symptoms of which include excessive use of cheesy special effects slapstick & projectile vomiting. From a violent fistfight with a Buddhist to a life-altering stint in federal prison this 'novel' has it all. & if the 72 444 words are too time-consuming there are lots & lots of cool graphics. Regards Bruce ' Don't Call Me Ash!' Campbell Bruce Campbell is the ultimate 'B' movie actor. Star of the cult Evil Dead series with a CV that spans school buddy Sam Raimi's Spider-Man through The X-Files Xena: Warrior Princess to Man With The Screaming Brain you've probably never heard of him. But it's a heck of a book nonetheless!

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The only guide youll ever need to everything youll ever want to know about conception pregancy & birth. In this groundbreaking new book Dr Simon Atkins unravels the science & presents the latest & most reliable evidence for making babies having babies & taking them home. Published to tie in with the TV series Make Me a Baby Dr Atkins will enable you to sort the facts from the fiction on the best routes to successful conception. With a step-by-step guide through pregnancy & birth youll know exactly what to expect at every stage & Dr Atkins honest & down-to-earth advice will ensure you are perfectly placed to make informed choices in your own & your babys best interest. Discover the best time for sex for conception. Understand how stress smoking drinking & other lifestyle factors may impact on your ability to conceive. Learn how to maintain a healthy pregnancy through the first second & third trimesters. Find out how to prepare for birth what to expect during the birth & what will happen during the first few weeks after you return home. Specially commissioned unique photography will illustrate every stage of foetal development so you will know how baby is developing & what is happening inside your body. * An authoratitive comprehensive & fascinating guide to conception pregnancy & birth.* Unravelling the science & busting the myths to offer you the most up-to-date & scientifically accurate facts on conception pregnancy & birth.* What to expect in all three trimesters of pregancy. * Learn how lifestyle factors suuch as alcohol sex stress & body image may affect conception & pregnancy. *

Includes:: advice on preparing for birth the actual birth & the first few weeks at home. This fantastic new book will open your eyes to some common misconceptions demystify the processes reassure you through the worries & lead you through every step on your road to parenthood.

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This is the perfect activity book for crafters of every mood budget & skill level with 20 diverse & fun craft projects. The stylish & imaginative projects cover all popular crafts from knitting & stitching to jewellery & soap-making providing an opportunity to try something new. It is gorgeous fun & wildly creative both beginner & experienced crafters will be amazed at what they can make! ...

Make fabulous festive craft projects with this collection of 20 fantastic projects that are modern & stylish but simple enough to make for the busy Christmas season. Covering a wide range of crafts from sewing & beading to card making & cake decorating
- it is everything you will need to create your best Christmas ever. Packed with step-by-step instructions beautifully illustrated techniques & handy tips from top designers to make it fun & easy for craft experts & beginners alike. With ideas for festive decorations for your home & pretty gifts for family & friends each project is simple to make but will be treasured forever. Learn different crafting skills & improve your techniques with handy tips. Create beautiful items that will bring a cosy atmosphere to your home. Celebrate Christmas with unique & special Christmas gifts for friends & family. Enjoy making delightful decorations tasty treats cards & presents for Christmas.
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Projects designed by a collective of talented D&C authors for this unique craft series. 12 project chapters cover a variety of styles & sewing techniques. Ideal for beginners to try & intermediate sewists looking to try a new technique.

Includes:: all the techniques needed to complete each design chapter with expert tips.

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Brighten up your baking. Make Me Cupcakes is the must-have guide to these irresistible treats. From classic chocolate mud & orange & poppyseed to playful ice cream sundaes & baby bears this book has the perfect cupcake for every occasion. With br&-new decorating ideas & flavour combinations this is the only cupcake book you'll ever need."" ...

This brand new & expanded edition of Dan Wilsons bestselling Make Money on Ebay UK" (reprinted with 2012 updates) covers every aspect of buying & selling on e Bay & goes beyond to include advice on setting up a fully fledged e Bay business & promoting a website shopping carts search engine optimisation & affiliate schemes. " Make Serious Money on Ebay" is the first book to cover the new fixed-price e Bay Express as well as giving details of e Bays application program interface the Trading Assistants programme setting up a Trading Post & branching out into drop-shipping. A major feature is a troubleshooting section focusing on the answers to frequently asked questions from sellers on the e Bay discussion boards & at e Bay University. Full of case studies of existing e Bay Power Sellers showing what can be achieved & offering inside information & tips " Make Serious Money on Ebay UK" is for everyone from the first-time buyer or seller to those who want to operate a full-time e Bay business. Dan provides tips & techniques for ramping up your sales maximising your listings becoming a Power Seller opening an e Bay shop & using tools such as Turbo Lister & Selling Manager Pro. Dan also explores the wider ecommerce landscape explaining how an e Bay business can be a starting point for moving on to other channels & establishing your own website. He explains what to watch out for how to research the opportunities managing payments marketing & branding." ...