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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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 ...

This title shows how to create beautiful seasonal displays from flowers & natural materials. It also shows how to make beautifully individual floral garlands circles wreaths candle rings & swags. It features over 100 projects ranging from simple wreaths to flamboyant dramatic garlands & seasonal swags using a wide variety of flowers & natural materials. It also features contemporary & traditional designs from a glorious summer rose garland & a fresh springtime circle of pussy willow & fruit blossom to an aromatic blue spruce Christmas swag & a daffodil Easter wreath. It

Includes:: essential advice on simple floristry techniques tools & materials & how to make the most of natures abundance with fresh & dried flowers foliage nuts twigs seedpods fir cones & shells. In this book you will find garlands circles & wreaths for all seasons providing inspiration for weddings Valentines Day Christmas & more. A wide range of fresh & dried materials is covered with notes on each species. Basic wiring & taping methods are described & illustrated step-by-step. Included is a guide to the wide range of bases available from florists shops & the book also shows how you can make your own bases from rope hay & moss. Find out how to make standard circular & heart shapes then learn how to construct more unusual shapes such as triangles or squares using sticks or canes bound together at the corners. Whatever the season this stimulating project book has something to make every occasion special.

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As a tool for promoting greater physical & emotional well being & alleviating all sorts of ailments massage also boosts the circulation rejuvenates a sluggish system recharges flagging energy levels helps to maintain good mobility & flexibility & rehabilitates poor joint & muscle conditions. The Complete Book of Massage" is designed to show you how to enjoy the many therapeutic benefits of massage & share the caring & healing aspects with your partner friends & family. By explaining the basic techniques & giving detailed sequences for massaging every part of the body it enables you to develop your own unique massage style & create specially tailored programmes. This comprehensive & accessible guide is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to learn professional techniques." ...