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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When first published in 1996 Cyndi Dales guide to the chakras established a new standard for healers intuitives & energy workers worldwide. This groundbreaking book quickly became a bestseller. It expanded the seven-chakra system to thirty-two chakras explained spiritual points available for dynamic change & outlined the energetic system so anyone could use it for health prosperity & happiness. Presented here for the first time is the updated & expanded edition now titled The Complete Book of Chakra Healing". With nearly 150 more pages than the original book this groundbreaking edition is poised to become the next classic guide to the chakras. This volume presents a wealth of valuable new

Material: the latest scientific research explaining the subtle energy system & how it creates the physical world; depiction of the negative influences that cause disease as well as ways to deal with them; & explanations of two dozen energy bodies plus the meridians & their uses for healing & manifesting."

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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 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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This is a comprehensive & inspiring guide to drawing & painting ranging from people & animals to dinosaurs & buildings. Whatever their level of skill each idea will inspire readers & give technical information on how to improve their standard of drawing. The reference section provides details of artists' materials & how & when to use them. ...

This is a bright new edition of this complete collection of First Experiences" introducing young children to situations they might find themselves in for the first time. It features Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations bursting with things for children to look at learn from & talk about. It features simple text that enables slightly older children to read the stories for themselves. The nine stories included in this collection are also available separately." ...

The deluxe edition of Cicely Mary Barkers The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" is packaged in a vintage-inspired foiled presentation book with two h&-numbered limited edition prints. The book is printed on a luxurious linen effect paper with foil detail & special endpapers. Only 1000 copies of the deluxe " The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" have been made making it the ultimate collectors piece for " Flower Fairies" fans. First published in 1923 " Flower Fairies of the Spring" & the subsequent series of " Flower Fairies" books by Cicely Mary Barker have become essentials of childhood. In a format that has enchanted readers for 90 years each of Cicely Mary Barkers beautiful illustrations of the fairies of wild & familiar flowers is accompanied by a delightful poem. " The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" unites each of the eight " Flower Fairies" books in a single beautifully presented volume
- ideal for a new baby or christening present! The eight titles in the " Flower Fairies" series " Flower Fairies of the Spring" " Flower Fairies of the Summer" " Flower Fairies of the Autumn" " Flower Fairies of the Winter" " Flower Fairies of the Garden" " Flower Fairies of the Trees" " Flower Fairies of the Wayside" & "A Flower Fairy Alphabet" are also available as single editions. Want more " Flower Fairies?" " The Everyday Handbook for Magical Mothers" as presented by the " Flower Fairies" is a handy pocket-sized book of craft ideas & recipes for mothers who need a touch of magic in their lives."
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Food combining enhances the quality of your diet increases your intake of vitamins & minerals & improves the way the body digests & absorbs nourishment. It is one of the safest & most successful ways to lose weight as well as being an invaluable natural remedy for a variety of health problems. In her new definitive book Kathryn Marsden explains everything you'll ever need to know about food combining in one easy-to-follow volume. The book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 Essential basics including principles short cuts food charts etc; Part 2 Food combining for specific reasons ie. weight loss food allergies fluid retention low blood sugar stress etc; Part 3 Four weeks of food combining recipes & menu plans; Part 4 Alphabetical check list for specific foods For more information on Kathryn Marsden please visit www.kathrynmarsden.com ...