The creative guide for dressmakers & needlecrafters that takes your work to a new level What makes a good sewing project into something outstanding? Often it is the small hand finished details a mix of structural finishing & pure decoration which can quickly become a testament to the style creativity & skill of the dressmaker. This is the book which contains everything you need to know about hand stitching & embellishing. It is a comprehensive technique book that will take your work to a new level. A major part of the book is a directory of hand stitching techniques suitable for all levels of skill along with plenty of great examples of these stitches in action. & it is also a sumptuous celebration of the creative power of the sewing needle packed with inspirational photographs of stylish little touches that will make you want to launch into your sewing with renewed vigour. ...

In this newly updated directory the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment is provided including how to choose the best audio equipment on a budget how to get the best sound for the money & how to set up a system for maximum performance. Revised & expanded to include all the latest audio technologies this book is packed with expert advice how to make speakers sound up to 50 per cent better at no cost avoid the most common system set-up mistakes & how to choose the one speaker in 50 worth owning. Among the new topics covered are computer-based music servers wireless streaming of audio high-resolution digital audio internet downloads HD radio Blu-ray Disc & the new high-resolution surround-sound formats. A short course on listening-room acoustics is presented & additional information on audio for home theatre multi-channel audio system set-up secrets & what each components specifications & measurements mean is also provided. ...

Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more & more users & now every gym comes with one as standard. Its also a sport in its own right with competitions ranging from school leagues to the European & World Championships. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing is the first comprehensive book to focus on this unique form of strength-endurance training. Clearly illustrated in full colour & packed with information training plans tips & techniques it is suitable for serious athletes outdoor rowers & regular gym users alike & is a must for health professionals & coaches. Whether you are attracted by the weight-loss benefits of the rowing machine or using it to coach cross-training athletes this book will help you get the best from each session while crucially remaining injury-free. ...

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Wine has been a staple of tables around the world for over 4 000 years & in that time has developed into one of the most widely recognised & highly cultivated beverages in nearly every civilisation on earth. From the rice wines of Asia to the grape wines of Europe or honey wines of Africa wine is enjoyed by billions. For that reason many people seek out ways to make & enjoy their own wine from the comfort of their homes growing their own grapes & experimenting with a wide array of ingredients to facilitate one of the world s oldest domestic processes. Yet without the right instruction & resources wine making can result in just another pile of sour grapes. This book walks every potential winemaker through every process necessary in creating & enjoying wine from the comfort of your own home. From the basics of distillation to the ingredients used home-made wine can be on your table & wowing your guests in no time. You will learn all of the basics of home wine making starting with the wide array of ingredients available to you including grapes & berries. You will learn what all is required to start & operate a home winery & what you may be missing right now. The basic aspects of all red wines & white wines will be detailed for you giving you every bit of information you need to fully understand how the body & bouquet of each wine is supposed to taste & feel. You will learn how the grapes are pressed & how long you must wait between the pressing the addition of other ingredients & the bottling of the wine. We have also included a 16 page colour insert that features pictures from various & the wine making process. For this book more than a hundred wine makers winery owners & home wine experts were interviewed to gain a general overview of how wine making is done with details about the difference between each wine the right mixture of ingredients the better wine taste & the testing & trying of new things in each bottle. You will learn how to measure & affect the sulphur dioxide levels in your wine & ultimately how to take control of every aspect of your wines from taste to dryness to odour & colour. Everything you could possibly want to know about wine making & much more is presented in this complete guide for anyone with an eye for the hobby. ...

A peerless A--Z guide to the names places & events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien fully illustrated in colour throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith. J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy works The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings & The Silmarillion have delighted millions of readers over the years. Middle-earth the world in which the stories take place is as real & complex as our own. Events geography & names were created with care & loving attention by Tolkien who wanted every single detail of his books to fit into their total pattern. A belief in perfection the fun of the sub-creation & the desire to create something totally convincing involved him in map-making endless charts of dates & events & the development of his many invented languages. The Complete Guide to Middle-earth was designed to add to the enjoyment of the reader of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings & The Silmarillion by bringing together in an A--Z sequence facts & information about names languages places & events from these central books which will provide an indispensable aid to every readers discovery of Tolkiens world -- & the new edition has been enhanced by stunning illustrations courtesy of celebrated Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith. ...

This is a complete guide to primary swimming is designed to support school teachers with limited knowledge & experience of teaching swimming deliver the swimming component of the National Curriculum for key stages 1 & 2. Teachers already possess a range of skills & expertise that can be easily transferred into the pool environment & by demystifying the teaching of swimming this book allows them to teach it effectively safely & enjoyably. Time for the planning of swimming lessons can be limited & therefore this publication will become a constant source of reference for anyone involved in teaching swimming to children aged seven to eleven. This practical guide is spiral-bound & even printed on waterproof material allowing it to be used at the poolside without fear of damage. Teaching resource for non-specialist swimming teachers. ...

In The Complete Guide to Property Investing Success" you will learn all you need to succeed in property even in challenging times & why professional investors such as property millionaire Angela Bryant believe that now is the right time to buy property. The trick is to be ahead of the curve be ready for opportunities & buy while others are panicking! Statistics from all the main buy-to-let lenders show that in 2008 despite the credit crunch leading some to believe that the sky is falling experienced investors such as Angela are continuing to invest in property because they know that current market conditions provide some marvellous opportunities: sellers are more willing to accept big discounts!; rents are increasing!; competition is reduced! In todays world yesterdays strategies dont work. In this book you will learn the strategies you need to succeed in todays market including how to: source analyse & structure fantastic win: win property deals; plan & undertake thorough risk assessment; choose your mortgage & property with care; manage your properties & your tenants with expertise to ensure positive cashflow. & much more including an insight into the secrets of success that Angela shares throughout this refreshingly personal account of how to build a GBP10 million property portfolio." ...

An essential guide to basic & advanced restoration techniques for antique furniture & a comprehensive directory of tools materials & equipment. Step-by-step instructions for everyday repairs such as fixing loose joints & repairing broken legs as well as specialist skills such as turning carving & upholstery graining gilding marquetry & parquetry ...