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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Written & presented in a fresh & original way by a team of international lifestyle & health specialists this is the definitive guide to men's health. The book is divided into two main sections: The Healthy Living Guide which deals with all aspects of men's lives their health looks effects of work including stress & personal profile; Male Health Concerns which analyses the benefits of preventative health measures & advises on when professional help should be sought. Concentrates on common male medical problems from back pain to prostate problems & discusses symptoms with suggestions on how to prevent their return. ...

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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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. ...

This is a guide to riding & pony care for complete beginners to experienced riders. It describes everything from how to clean a saddle to what to do if a horse bolts from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event. stunning photography detailed illustrations & clear text combine to provide an inspirational guide to this exhilarating world. ...

Ride faster fitter smarter & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing to become more competitive or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride improve your overall fitness or ride father & faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach cyclist & exercise physiologist this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency & comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies & tactics Train efficiently & stay in peak condition year-round & much more ...