Sourcebooks is a clear leader in baby names & a refreshed edition of the 1 baby name book in the country The Complete Book of Baby Names will solidify our place in the marketplace across the category.
Includes:: updated cover 100 000 names including origin & definition The Popularity Contest (lists of most popular names in categories such as country ethnicity religion etc.) Attributes of a Perfect Name (considerations such as sound family names nicknames meaning stereotypes putting together first & last names etc.) What Not to Name Your Baby Adding a Middle Name or Two Sibling Rivalry (naming more than one child)
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Every hero needs the Book of Beasts! Contained in these pages is everything a Beast Quest fan needs to know about all the known Beasts featured in the series. Gain secret knowledge learn incredible facts & study amazing colour pictures. This unique book is a must-have for any Avantian hero! ...

This title features over 1000 stunning photographs including step-by-step how-to sequences. It contains professional hints ...

Heres the ideal hands-on guidebook for self-sufficient farmers ranchers & hunters with step-by-step instructions on butchering beef venison pork lamb poultry & goats. Time-tested advice on how to cure the meat by smoking or salting helps you preserve your harvest. A final section explains how to make sausages. Numerous mouth-watering recipes are included. ...

Crammed with over 90 card games for all ages this comprehensive guide offers a range of games for one two three four five or more players. It

Includes:: all the classics such as Bridge Brag Poker Rummy & Cribbage with all their variations along with lesser known games such as Red Dog Beleaguered Castle & Quinto. With easy-to-follow explanations for each game including their origins rules ranking of cards & tactics as well as clear illustrations of sample hands scoring systems & a full glossary of terms The Complete Book of Card Games & a deck of cards are all you need to test your abilities & have fun no matter where you may be.

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This stitchwork classic features 500 designs ranging from traditional patterns to original motifs & crocheters of every level will find essential information & inspiration on every page. Each design features a close-up colour photograph a diagram showing each stitch & its placement & easy to follow instructions. A pictorial index displays a thumbnail view of every design for easy selection & navigation. No wonder The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs" is considered a must-have reference for crocheters." ...

Whether you are an interior designer or a home decorator & you need to create a beautiful home space with a window dressing to complement your lifestyle look no further. Complete Book of Curtains Drapes & Blinds is the one-stop reference. No longer will you struggle with inspiration or measurements as youll find the essentials for creating a curtain design in this jam-packed volume. Learn the basics of window shapes measuring heading tapes fabric characteristics & fabric quantities. When youre ready to design the second chapter in the book provides a in-depth look into various types of accessories available for curtains & blinds. For designers/decorators the sketches can be scanned & reduced to put on sample board or e-mailed to their curtain makers to eliminate costly mistakes. The book also

Includes:: a section for cosy bed treatments & plush cushions & throws. From first-time homeowners to interior design students & studio professionals -- when it comes to window dressings & coordinated accessories the Complete Book of Curtains Drapes & Blinds will help you through bewildering choices in a simple & easy way. Now thats a curtain call.

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The essential guide for diabetics with an expert introduction to nutrition & healthy eating
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This book offers detailed help on cooking for people with diabetes including an extensive introduction that helps to explain the condition & offers advice on all aspects of nutrition as well as weight management & exercise. There is a special section on diabetes in children as well as advice & support for how to manage the condition through puberty pregnancy & through the ageing process. ...

This is the ultimate reference to 355 dinosaurs from the Triassic Jurassic & Cretaceous periods including more than 900 illustrations maps timelines & photographs. It features all the key groups: sauropods theropods ornithopods ankylosaurs stegosaurs carnosaurs polacanthids diplodocids iguanodonts boneheads & many more. It

Includes:: non-dinosaurs such as placodonts mosasaurs ichthyosaurs nothasaurs plesiosaurs & ptersoaurs. Expert identification text provides a description of each creature & technically accurate artworks show how each looked according to the latest scientific understanding. It features an overview of the evolution of the earths geology the development of life & the arrival of the dinosaurs the process of fossilization & development of dinosaur discovery & excavation techniques. Here is the ultimate identification guide for dinosaur enthusiasts featuring more than 355 creatures written by an acknowledged expert. A comprehensive introduction explains the Age of Dinosaurs & their classification & development. Fascinating anatomical drawings demonstrate their skeletal make up & the habitats in which they lived are depicted. The main section of the book is an encyclopedia of dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures arranged according to type. Each entry contains a description of the creatures key identifying features evolutionary adaptations & details of the fossil evidence.

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