A culture of bacteria a flock of lice a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds a clew of worms or a bike of hornets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-lnown & sometimes more fanciful ones... ...

CRADLE & ALL is megabestselling author James Patterson at the height of his creative power. A breathtaking combination of suspense love & apocalyptic nightmare it will keep his millions of fans on the edge of their seats. Kathleen from privileged Newport Rhode Island; Colleen from a poor Irish village
- two teenagers who are both pregnant & both in great danger. Meeting Kathleen private detective Anne Fitzgerald suddenly has the case of a lifetime & quickly finds herself caught between the certainty of science & the possibility of a miracle that could stop terrible medical epidemics sweeping the globe. Annes belief in humanity is put to the ultimate test as she comes face to face with an unimaginable evil.
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Nell Reece has never known her mother & her fathers burden of guilt about his wife has kept him cowed for years working as a common labourer on his sisters farm. But for all her aunts spiteful attempts to break Nells independent spirit she has never succeeded. But now Nell pregnant & alone is forced to leave behind the men in her life believing she might never be able to return. With little but the clothes she wears she travels across the Bedfordshire countryside of 1890. When she encounters a scruffy urchin called Kit a ten-year-old orphan whos lived his whole life on the streets she takes him under her wing. The pair become devoted friends never knowing where their journey will take them but each aware that the time will come when there must be a reckoning. ...

When a minor road accident lands county prosecutor Katie De Maio in hospital she is forced to stay in overnight. Looking out of the hospital window in her half-conscious state she thinks she glimpses a man loading a womans body into the boot of a car. Or is it just a pill-induced nightmare? At work the next day Katie begins investigating a suicide that looks more like murder. Initial evidence points elsewhere but medical examiner Richard Carroll spots a trail leading to Dr Edgar Highley. He begins to suspect that the famous doctors pioneering work curing infertile women might in fact violate every principle of modern medicine. But before he can tell Katie his fears he learns she has already left the office for an appointment for routine surgery
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Craft Beer World is the must-have companion for anyone who appreciates decent beer. The last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from Copenhagen to Colorado Amsterdam to Auckl&. With more amazing beers available than ever before it's hard to know which ones to choose. That's where Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 300 of the most innovative & tastiest beers you need to try & divided into 50 different catagories you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style
- whether it's an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts
- along with an example of a classic brew & a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favourites. So whether you're looking for bitter beers or balanced flavours a hit of hops or a hint of coffee the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included throughout the book are interesting nuggets of beer information covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food & how to serve your drinks.

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The craft of stonemasonry will never be a dying art; the skilled use of hand tools to create or repair masonry structures will always be essential & sits well with our modern construction industry. The traditional stonemason holds skills & knowledge that have produced the most spectacular & beautiful structures the world has ever known. This book introduces the world of the artist craftsman from the basic essentials of selecting stone developing tool skills & techniques to producing set-work pieces of the highest quality to become part of the built heritage. ...

The appeal of papercutting is that anyone can try it the equipment is cheap & the results are stunning. All you need is practice ...

A cute collection of Christmas gifts & decorations from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from over 25 Tilda sewing & papercraft projects including stockings gift bags wall hangings cards decorations garlands & wreaths. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions & full-size templates for every design. Tilda dolls
- Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing cutting turning out stuffing & sewing. Create adorable Tilda angels snowmen penguins reindeer gingerbread men mice & santas for friends & family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details & co-ordinating clothing & accessories. Decorations
- Use festive applique designs to decorate wall hangings & personalise them by embellishing with beads buttons ribbons & embroidery stitches. Sew some fabric gingerbread men for your tree make a penguin wreath for your front door or decorate the fireplace with an irresistible snow angel garl&. Gifts
- Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in handmade gift bags boxes & stockings. Create simple handmade cards & gift tags to accompany them with painted Christmas motifs or paper designs. There are even pretty paper cornets for sweets to keep the kids happy!


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This is a must-have collection for anyone who loves to create a cross stitched card or keepsake to mark lifes important celebrations. Over 200 charted designs offer tremendous variety both in subject matter & project choice. When you have time stitch one of the many cards or a memorable keepsake; make a quick-to-stitch card or tag when you need something now! Full instructions are given for making the cards & tags as well as keepsakes such as a photo album ring pillow & gift bag. ...

A cute collection of springtime gifts & decorations from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from 25 Tilda sewing & papercraft projects including toys gift bags wall hangings cards decorations garlands & accessories. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions & full-size templates for every design. Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing cutting turning out stuffing & sewing. Create adorable Tilda bunnies lambs hens geese & good witches for friends & family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details & co-ordinating clothing. Sew some pretty fabric eggs for an Easter wreath make flowerpot hares to sit on the windowsill decorate glasses with embroidered fabric wraps or make a cute bunny wall hanging to display all year round. Use themed applique designs to decorate your projects & personalise them by embellishing with beads buttons ribbons & raffia. Create pretty potholders tea cosies & egg cosies to give as Easter gifts or to use in your kitchen. Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in a handmade bag or a fabric egg box & create simple handmade cards & gift tags to accompany them. ...