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. ...

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 ...

Everything you need to know to capture Prince Charming's heart. The very best advice from The Rules & The Rules 2 is brought together to provide the ultimate guide to successful dating. The notorious dating handbook which comprises many tips such as ' Never call a man first' etc (designied to make Mr Right hungry for more) whcih although old-fashioned have been found effective by millions of women worldwide. Other essential advice offered: * Always end the first date
- it will leave him desperate for more * Don't call him
- it will make him desire you more * Never accept a Saturday night date after Wednesday
- it will encourage him to phone sooner * Always end the telephone conversation first -it will leave him wanting more * Don't rush into sex
- let his passion build * On the first date don't stare romantically into his eyes
- he'll know you are planning the honeymoon




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The ultimate sewing guide for all skill levels from basic seamstress to the aspiring Vivienne Westwood. Detailed photographs cover every sewing technique from sewing a basic hem to creating a couture look-alike. Inspiring step-by-step guide for any sewing enthusiast who wants to create alter & repair his or her clothes in style. ...

This title teaches children to recognise common words that dont follow regular spelling rules. It features fun games & puzzles to keep childrens interest level high. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 9 years old. Learning to recognise common words that dont follow regular spelling rules & cant be sounded out" is an important step to becoming a strong reader. The engaging activities in this workbook teach 220 of these essential words in a structured format that encourages independent work. Fun games & puzzles keep childrens interest level high unit tests review & reinforce new vocabulary." ...