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." ...

This is a practical illustrated step-by-step guide to achieving relaxation & well-being with top-to-toe body treatments & essential oils. This is a comprehensive practical guide to head face body & foot massage & aromatherapy treatments for health & harmony. Over 150 techniques introduce the massage strokes & essential oil applications for quick-fix daily remedies & slow therapeutic relaxation treatments fully illustrated in more than 1500 photographs. This title

Includes:: self-administered remedies as well as methods of treating partners friends & family & offers sequences designed specifically for babies & children expectant mothers & the elderly. It provides therapies for common ailments including headaches & sinus problems stress at work insomnia muscular pain cellulite & digestive disorders. This is the ultimate guide to working with top-to-toe massage & therapeutic oils to improve your health & to ease the stresses & strains of modern life. More than 150 illustrated techniques are included showing how to harness the natural healing ability of touch & essential oils & demonstrating how easily these therapies can be practised at home as part of a daily routine. All the techniques are illustrated in detailed step-by-step sequences with over 1500 pictures making the various disciplines simple to follow with ease & confidence. This is the ultimate guide to massage & aromatherapy for both beginner & experienced practitioner alike.

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This title is a fully revised & updated edition of the classic bestselling baby & childcare manual. The Complete Book of Mother & Babycare" was the first baby book to provide illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to care for your baby. Now it is fully revised & updated to include the latest in babycare guidelines & recommendations
- from sleeping advice to postnatal recovery. Packed with new fresh photography & essential advice tips & suggestions this guides you through every stage of your pregnancy & beyond up to the first three years of your babys life. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate everything from postnatal checks to breastfeeding & nappy-changing. Plus this will provide you with everything you need to recognize & treat common childhood illnesses & ailments. This is a classic must-have babycare manual."
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Popularly known as The Quilters Bible" " The Complete Book of Patchwork Quilting & Applique" provides an unique & inspiring overview of these popular crafts. Covering every process & answering every technical question this book uses over 1 000 easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations to break down techniques in detail. There are comprehensive instructions on how to create different styles of quilt as well as other projects including various items of clothing. The book also

Includes:: scores of traditional patterns as well as basic templates from which to work. In addition to these there are ideas to encourage the users imagination & creativity through trying unfamiliar techniques & design variations. This essential guide is perfect for both the experienced needleperson & the complete beginner with its combination of clear instructions & detailed illustrations."

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This is the essential family reference guide to pet breeds & pet care. This is an authoritative practical guide to choosing & caring for puppies & dogs kittens & cats small mammals birds reptiles insects & fish. It

Includes:: all pet types with advice on pet characteristics the most suitable pets for children & how to choose the best pet for your family's lifestyle. Step-by-step sequences show techniques such as grooming feeding training & exercising. Over 1200 beautiful colour photographs aid understanding. This title offers authoritative advice from a team of the world's best-known animal writers. Whether you are a first-time pet owner or you are looking after an existing menagerie this book provides all the practical advice you will need for keeping your domestic pets happy & in full health. An essential reference guide for all the family this comprehensive volume allows families to choose pets confidently to suit their lifestyle time constraints & living conditions & to offer them the most comfortable & caring home. It gives detailed information about a wide range of small animals from cats dogs rabbits guinea pigs hamsters gerbils chinchillas rats & mice to birds reptiles invertebrates & fish. Illustrated throughout with 1200 sumptuous colour photographs this expertly written manual provides all the information you need to buy & care for your pet with complete confidence.

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Capturing garden vegetables at their best for year-round enjoyment. Pickling is one of the oldest & most inexpensive methods of preserving foods. Families would gather over mounds of vegetables & huge steaming pots producing savory & delicious pickles & chutneys. Home pickling is now enjoying a resurgence as the cost of food & the desire to know where & how foods are prepared increases. These wonderfully inventive recipes feature modern methods & equipment in accordance with the latest food-safety standards. The book also

Includes:: classic & unusual international ingredients. Newcomers to the art will find step-by-step techniques & details of specific equipment needs. Enjoy wonderful foods year round with recipes such as: Kosher dill pickles Aunt Thelmas bread & butter pickles Pretty beet & radish pickles Gingery cantaloupe pickles White balsamic & pepper pickled strawberries Clementine pear chutney Pineapple lime tomato salsa Smoky three-pepper cucumber relish. The author specifies manageable sizes for average households & there are serving suggestions & quick recipes for dishes that use the preserves for top flavors.

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The Complete Book of Quilting is the ultimate guide to both machine & hand quilting as well as patchwork & applique. Starting with a brief history of quiltmaking traditions it moves on to cover all the basics including choosing fabric color & design tools & equipment making templates cutting stitching & pressing. The following chapters cover patchwork applique & quilting in detail with 40 techniques carefully described & illustrated with step-by-step sample blocks. The sixth chapter shows how to make up a quilt with a selection of the different technique blocks made up into a traditional sampler quilt. The final chapter covers methods of care & display & also has a glossary of quilting terms. Truely inspiring but also very practical & reliable The Complete Book of Quilting will quickly become the one book that every quilter needs. ...