Award-winning encaustic artist Daniella Woolf shares her groundbreaking techniques & ideas in The Encaustic Studio. Inside this essential resource on encaustic art youll discover a thorough introduction to materials & methods & a wonderful array of techniques from image transfers to combining color with rich texture. Daniella shares her unique approach to mixed-media encaustic art using collage written text filled incisions three-dimensional casting & many other techniques along with advice on good studio practice & encaustic fundamentals. An inspiring selection of easy projects will help you embrace the myriad possibilities of these encaustic techniques. A one-hour bonus DVD showcases Daniellas expert teaching & the books extensive techniques. ...

When Kathleen finds a mare in foal despite the fact that she & her father can barely afford to feed her they take her in. Tragically the mare dies leaving an orphan that they name The Enchanted. As the young horse grows up among Irelands lush pastures Kathleen loses her heart to him... But as Kathleen has always feared The Enchanted must be sold. Rory James & his father take a chance on the little horse in the hope of improving the fortune of their run-down racing yard. But luck does not run Rorys way when The Enchanted mysteriously sickens. It seems that only Kathleen can help. & it is only under her care that The Enchanted is able to live up to his name & astonishing things start to happen to all those around him. ...

A discreet advertisement in The Times addressed to Those who Apppreciate Wisteria & Sunshine... is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Mrs. Wilkins Mrs Arbuthnot Mrs Fisher & Lady Caroline Dester each quietly craving a respite. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit they gradually shed their skins & discover a harmony each of them has longed for but never known. First published in 1922 & reminscient of Elizabeth & her German Garden this delightful novel is imbued with the descriptive power & light-hearted irreverence for which Elizabeth von Arnin is renowned. ...

Enchanted English covers essential topics from the National Curriculum & is based around the popular theme of magic. Wizard Whimstaff s blend of fun with curriculum-based activities enchants & educates young learners. Children work towards attaining a Wizard s Trophy of Excellence at the end of the book. * Motivating activities based on the KS2 National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
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Enter a magical world of friendship & fun! The first book in the Secret Kingdom series introduces Ellie Summer & Jasmine who are the very best of friends. One day they find a magic box which whisks them away to a fantastical world! Can the friends help Trixi the pixie save King Merry's 1000th birthday party from Queen Malice's spiky thunderbolt...? Secret Kingdom is a brand new series full of the things girls love most: special friendships secrets & magical adventures. Newly confident readers will be swept away by the magical stories of three children whose courage & resourcefulness save a fantastical land from disaster. Full of all the things little girls love best: special friendships secrets & magical adventures all set in an incredible kingdom! Eye-catching illustrations throughout. Become best friends with Ellie Summer & Jasmine
- plus Trixi the pixie! Help Ellie Summer & Jasmine save the Secret Kingdom from wicked Queen Malice & her naughty storm sprites. A new exciting adventure in each & every book.
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Dive into this magical new mermaid series featuring gorgeously girly illustrations & fabulous ocean adventures from an ever-popular author. When Molly Holmes moves with her family to Horseshoe Bay her grandmother gives her an enchanted shell necklace that magically transforms her life. The power of the necklace transports Molly to the Undersea Kingdom where she discovers that she is a Secret Mermaid & meets lots of new mermaid friends. But the evil Dark Queen Carlotta seeks to steal control from the good Merqueen Luna by seizing the magic pieces of conch shell that help protect the Undersea Kingdom. Can Mollys piece of the enchanted shell keep her safe from the Dark Queens army of bewitched sea creatures & help her to restore order to the magical mermaid world? Readers will be enchanted by Molly the Secret Mermaids daring ocean quests full of gorgeous undersea detail & captivating characters in this dazzling new series for budding mermaids everywhere. ...

When Joe Beth & Frannie move to a new home an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. & when they discover the Faraway Tree that is the beginning of many magical adventures! Join them & their friends Moonface Saucepan Man & Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells the Land of Treats or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? There'll be adventures waiting for them whatever happens! Funny magical adventures that will delight children again & again. ...

This is a stunning vintage edition of Enid Blyton's best-selling classic The Magic Faraway Tree now republished as the perfect ...

Book 5 of the Belgariad" the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by master storyteller David Eddings. Discover the epic story that inspired thousands
- from Raymond Feist's " The Riftwar Cycle" series to George R. R. Martin's "A Game of Thrones". On the outcome of one duel rests the fate of the world... With Garion on the throne peace has finally come to the West. But as long as the evil God Torak still lives he knows they will never truly be safe. As Princess Ce' Nedra leads her armies in a desperate bid to divert the Evil One's forces Garion travels to the City of Endless Night to face Torak for the last time. But one question haunts him: can man ever destroy an immortal God?"
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Described by Charles Darwin as one great luxuriant hothouse made by nature for herself" Borneo is home to a rich profusion of flora & fauna including 669 bird species; a diversity of mammals including the Proboscis Monkey the Bornean Pygmy Elephant & the Orang-Utan; & an immense variety of marine life invertebrates amphibians & reptiles. From the spectacular peak of Mount Kinabalu the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia to the depths of the world's largest cave in Sarawak's Mulu National Park & encompassing some of the world's most exotic wildlife watching locations along the Kinabatangan river & at Danum Valley Borneo is an unrivalled destination for adventurous & eco travellers." ...