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While the impulse to choose high energy primaries or cool blues is often a matter of personal preference Wilson helps gardeners make a success of those choices by showing how garden colour (in both plants & hard landscaping) works. The size of a garden light levels the amount of colour & association with other colours are all critical to the process of making successful colour choices. Colour is a powerful component in the garden & this book is intended to nudge people out of their colour ruts shake new life into mixed borders & encourage a more experimental approach to the way gardeners perceive choose & use colour in their gardens. Photographic material is drawn from all over the world &

Includes:: both well-known designer gardens & ordinary backyards. * Showcases all the latest hot plant colours * Taps into current awareness that plants & hard landscaping are equally important when designing a garden & the two should work together * Colour is a cheap route to a garden makeover * Standout gardens in Britain France New Zealand Morocco Mexico & the U.S.A.

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Since the end of the Cold War conflict prevention & resolution peacekeeping & peacebuilding have risen to the top of the international agenda. The third edition of this hugely popular text explains the key concepts charts the development of the field evaluates successes & failures & assesses the main current challenges & debates in the second decade of the twenty-first century. Existing material has been thoroughly updated & four new chapters added on environmental conflict resolution conflict resolution in the arts & popular culture conflict resolution in the media & the communications revolution & theories & critiques of the field. The authors argue that a new form of cosmopolitan conflict resolution is emerging which offers a hopeful means for human societies to handle their conflicts non-violently & eventually to transcend & celebrate their differences. Part I offers a comprehensive survey of the theory & practice of conflict resolution. Part II sets the field within the context of rapid global change & addresses the controversies that have surrounded conflict resolution as it has entered the mainstream. Contemporary Conflict Resolution is essential reading for students of peace & security studies conflict management & international politics as well as for those working in non-governmental organizations & think-tanks. ...

Unlike Richard Dawkins the Contemporary Creed (revised edition) sees no conflict between evolution & God faith & modern science. But what sort of God creates a violent universe with a Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago & appears to do little or nothing to prevent built-in suffering & natural disasters like earthquakes famines disabled children & cancers? The Christian God leaves a lot unexplained. Some writers give superficial answers whereas Morris who helps care for his own handicapped grandson gets to the root of difficulties & succeeds in finding credible pathways through sixty problems of Christian beliefs & ethics. He writes for believers & unbelievers: for Christians like himself who admit their doubts & for atheists & agnostics interested in big questions. His unusual format of 90% prose & 10% original poetry is entertaining & the style straightforward everyday language offering conclusions that are often open-ended undogmatic. His systematic theology becomes a brief A-Z that may be read in any order for individual Bible study or by house groups that want a provocative structure for lively discussion. ...

Contemporary Human Resource Management provides students with a thorough & critical exploration of all the key functions & issues within HRM today. Written in a clear yet thought-provoking style the book contains chapters contributed by experts in their field to ensure coverage of the most recent ideas & practices. Each chapter is complemented by at least 2 more extensive case studies exercises or activities to put concepts into recognisable context. It is suitable for students studying human resource management on a wide range of HRM & general business / management undergraduate & postgraduate degree programmes. ...

With comprehensive descriptions of the basic oral surgery procedures performed in the general practitioners office Contemporary & Maxillofacial Surgery Fifth Edition" is a valuable reference for any dental office. This book covers the basic concepts of evaluation diagnosis & patient management so that you can immediately apply these concepts to practice. Detailed photographs line drawings & biological & technical explanations accompany the descriptions of basic techniques & an overview provides you with a general understanding of more advanced techniques." ...

Learn how to create your very own hooked rugs with this practical guide filled with expert advice. Hooked rugs were first created in the 19th century as a thrifty way to reuse fabric. Today there's renewed interest in this eco-friendly craft & in this information-packed book you can learn how to create your own modern work of rug art. Many crafters express their frustration at the paint-by-numbers approach of hooked rug kits & project books & are looking for a more creative approach. This book answers the need for guided design that leaves space for your own creativity. The Contemporary Rug Designer" will turn any novice into a hooked rug artist
- as well as starter projects teaching basic techniques there's instruction on working a colourful range of different elements that you can build into new designs to create your own custom hooked rug hanging cushion or bag. Also included is step-by-step information on techniques & expert advice on tools & materials."
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Contemporary Upholstery combines straightforward upholstery techniques with advice on choosing & styling fabrics inspiring people to rescue & revive all sorts of furniture. Packed full of fabric advice yardage charts upholstery tutorials & case studies that feature salvaged & inexpensive furniture this book is the perfect go-to-guide for the many sewers designers artists & creative folk who would happily dive into a flurry of fabric staples paints & webbing to update & transform pieces of furniture. The first section of the book provides an overview of the tools & materials commonly used for upholstery. The second is devoted to fabric including detailed advice on choosing & working with fabric. Section three then provides practical tutorials that are technique rather than project driven & range from quick makeovers to simple solutions for processes like webbing & springing. Twelve case studies are included all from designers who have taken the plunge & successfully re-upholstered their home furniture. They explain their fabric & colour choices the challenges faced & offer valuable money- & time-saving tips for stunning results. ...

This title features 15 inspirational projects accompanied by fully illustrated step-by-step instructions & detailed photography & illustrations. It covers topics such as selecting & sharpening tools & how to use additional equipment. This UK author teaches woodturning & decorative techniques how to sand & finish pieces. Contemporary Woodturning" is a clearly illustrated practical guide to woodturning aimed at woodworkers at all levels of skills: a one-stop solution for experienced turners & novices alike. This book will guide you through the various health & safety issues the tools & equipment needed to get the best out of your woodturning mastering the basic techniques & how to add decorative features. He also illustrates how to use highly original decorative methods & artistic skills to complete the finished projects. Each project

Includes:: easy-to-follow instructions & detailed photography to inspire you to take what you have learnt & apply these skills to your own work."

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The prospect of bringing a new baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring & challenging enough but with a demanding elder brother or sister to deal with too how do you cope? Written in the same reassuring accessible style as her bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book The Contented Baby with Toddler Book is full of practical tips & sanguine advice that will calm & reassure all panicked parents. A major feature of the book is the adaptable routines specifically designed to help you structure your day & meet all the needs of your toddler & your new baby...and still have time for lots of cuddles. By using Ginas easy-to-follow methods not only will you have a contented baby who feeds regularly & sleeps through the night from an early age but also a happy involved toddler who remains calm & co-operative during this unsettled time. ...