This title deals with the myths & legends of the ancient worlds from Greece Rome & Egypt to the Norse & Celtic lands through Persia & India to China & the Far East. It is a comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods & goddesses heroes warriors & mythical beasts with copious cross-references. Over 1000 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture & their importance to the ancient civilizations of their day. It is beautifully illustrated with over 1000 images spanning fifteen centuries of fine art from the ancient world to the present including specially commissioned artworks. It presents superb pictorial spreads on the mythical themes & symbols central to each culture. Timeless in scope & appeal it is a classic & enduring reference work by two expert authorities. In this important volume the mythologies of the ancient world are brought to life. In the first half author Arthur Cotterell describes the central mythical figures of classical Greece & Rome the Celtic heroes & the Nordic gods. In the second part author Rachel Storm expertly leads us through the powerful pantheon of gods & goddesses of the East from Ancient Egypt through Central Asia to the dragon festivals of eastern lands. Pictorial features focus on recurring mythological themes including heroes oracles & prophecies. This comprehensive guide to the myths & legends of two great continents is timeless in its universal appeal. ...

Carole Maggios Facercise has helped many thousands of people look younger without surgery through her scientifically-designed precision exercises. Now using the most advanced face technology Carole has devised the Ultimate Facercise" a programme that is even quicker & more efficient than the original. By working the muscles harder & more effectively it offers more dramatic results. In just eight minutes twice a day you can open up your entire eye area & reduce puffiness & bags lift your eyebrows define your cheeks plump up the lips turn the corners of your mouth up smooth out lines & firm your entire neck & jawline. She also has chapters on the most advanced (non surgical) beauty treatments & advises on how Facercise can help get rid of the hard lumps left under the skin by collagen or fillers & can smooth out the effects of botched cosmetic surgery. " One of the 100 best beauty products in the world". (" Harpers & Queen"). " The programme really does work". (" Daily Mail")." ...

A collection of thrilling fishing tales that will take you to 100 remarkable fishing destinations from Alaska to Australia From epic offshore battles to the peace & calm of fly fishing this stunning coffee-table book will inspire & excite with tales of adventure ranging from secret African rivers to idyllic tropical islands. Follow along as fishermen fight monsters from the depths of the Pacific or compete against the best in competitive fishing in the US. Anglers of every sort with treasure this masterful collection of the world's most exciting fishing adventures. ...

Ultimate Flexibility" is the book youve been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique " Ultimate Flexibility" is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style & level of martial arts practice. Written by acclaimed author & martial artist Sang H Kim " Ultimate Flexibility" is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows & whys of flexibility & stretching. Learn about the many types of stretching which methods are best for beginners when to graduate to advanced techniques & why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. Youll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training & how flexibility can make you stronger & faster. Building on this foundation Sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. Youll get detailed instructions workout planning guides goal setting tips difficulty levels injury prevention & recovery & over 400 photos to guide you. Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits 20 Tips for High Kicks & 10 workouts for specific martial art types." ...

The Ultimate Floral Collection is without a doubt the comprehensive flower design bible covering every aspect of the art of flower arranging. Easy-to-follow step-by-step projects make this book accessible to the beginner while stunning arrangements provide inspiration for more seasoned florists. Showcasing a wealth of beautiful designs The Ultimate Floral Collection indicates once again why Paula Pryke is one of the most respected & imitated floral designers in the world. The Colourful Creations section provides inspiration & advice on selecting & designing with flowers within a particular palette & on the best colour combinations. Decorating the Home guides the reader through a wonderful selection of containers & arrangements to use around the home. For special occasions there are sections on both Flowers for Giving covering portable arrangements that can be presented as gifts plus full-scale floral decorations for events including birthdays Christmas & weddings. Finally an extensive Techniques section with 24 step-by-step projects arms readers with the skills they need to become confident flower designers from the essential h&-tied bouquet to wiring arranging in foam & decorating containers. The Ultimate Floral Collection contains an unprecedented selection of different designs all packed into a single invaluable source book. It is guaranteed to inspire. ...

The Ultimate Gi Diet" incorporates & builds upon the remarkable results & success stories of the original " Gi Jean's Diet". Rosemary takes the scientifically proven success of Glycaemic Indexing (Gi) & represents it in a straightforward format with an easy to follow A-Z of Gi foods. The book contains no calculations or complex charts but a simple diet & maintenance plan that promises dramatic weight loss
- fast! There is 70 per cent new material with a greatly extended easy to follow diet plan offering twice as many meal options & many more new recipes as well as menu plans for solo dieters & shift workers tips on dining out easy exercises to speed up weight loss & lots of no-nonsense advice & motivation from Rosemary. There are anecdotes & success stories for slimmers who have lost weight on the original Gi Jeans Diet many of whom have reported amazing health benefits. It also features the story of five trial dieters who lost 8 stone between them in just nine weeks & who were featured on ITV's Central News."
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This title offers an illustrated encyclopedia with over 600 photographs of the most popular dog breeds. It contains information on grooming breeding & dietary requirements & a fascinating guide on how to keep your dog fit & healthy. It

Includes:: an extensive introduction to the history & origins of the dog. This book first describes the origins & nature of the dog & provides valuable advice & guidance concerning all aspects of dog ownership & care including choosing & keeping your animal healthy
- whether it be a pedigree or a cross-breed. Featuring over 170 of the most popular dog breeds available today The Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds" contains information on size temperament & special grooming & is the perfect guide to choosing your perfect dog."


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This lavishly illustrated comprehensive guide to sugarcraft comprises two sets of 20 lessons. Book One teaches how to make perfect cakes icings & frostings as well as master ribbonwork frills collars lettering modelling & piped decorations. It is suitable for people who have never decorated a cake before. Book Two teaches the intricate skills of tube & brush embroidery lace figure modelling sugar-flower sprays bas relief pastillage & filigree. The book is written by six internationally acclaimed authors each one chosen for their expertise in a particular field of sugarcraft. "" ...

The Ultimate Guide to The Munros" is a guidebook with a difference. Rather than telling the reader which are the best routes it describes all practicable ascent routes up all the Munros & rates them in terms of difficulty & quality (using comprehensive grading systems). This enables the reader to make his/her own choices from a range of route options. Providing everything a prospective hill walker could want " The Ultimate Guide to the Munros" also makes extensive use of annotated digital photographs & OS maps &

Includes:: everything about a route from the amount of effort required to local history weather conditions & the best tea-rooms in the vicinity."

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Volume 3 of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros explores the dramatic landscape of the Northern Central Highlands. The Central Highlands area is the smallest of the six regions covered in the series but is packed with more Munros than any other
- so many that this area has been split into two books Central Highlands South including Glen Coe & Central Highlands North including the Nevis Range. Volume 3 covers routes around Fort William Inverness & Perth among many others travelling along great changing landscape from Loch Linnhe to the Great Ben Nevis. With all the features which made Volume 1 & 2 so popular full colour maps & photographs throughout details of all the practicable ascents up all the Munros & a comprehensive grading system this is a must for hillwalkers.
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