This easily navigable resource provides over 100 swatches of the most recognised & widely used varieties of fabric including cottons silks wools & linens to encourage consideration of not just the aesthetic appeal of various fabrics but also their structure feel & weight. Bound into a hardcover book with descriptions & contextual illustrations alongside them the fabrics are in their raw state before bleaching dying or finishing so that their properties can be observed without the distraction of colour or pattern. With information on fibres basic construction of fabrics weights construction & weave comparison the book will help student fashion designers to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric. A useful glossary defines key terminology. The book will be useful for anyone who works with fabrics & is the ideal companion to the Fabric for Fashion book. ...

This is an extraordinary & challenging synthesis of ideas uniting Quantum Theory & the theories of Computation Knowledge & Evolution. Deutschs extraordinary book explores the deep connections between these strands which reveal the fabric of reality in which human actions & ideas play essential roles. ...

The Master House close to the Welsh border is medieval & slowly falling into ruins. Now the house & its surrounding land have been sold to the Duchy of Cornwall. But the Duchy's plans to renovate the house & its outbuildings are frustrated when the specialist builder refuses to work there. ' This is a place ' he tells the Prince's l&-steward 'that doesn't want to be restored.' Directed by the Bishop of Hereford to investigate deliverance consultant Merrily Watkins discovers ancient connections between the house & the nearby church built by the Knights Templar whose shadow still envelopes isolated Garway Hill & its scattered communities. Why did all the local inns have astrological names? What deep history lies behind the vicious feud between two local families? & what happened here to intimidate even the great Edwardian ghost-story writer M R James? When Merrily learns that she
- & even her daughter Jane
- are under surveillance by the security services she's ready to quit. But a sudden death changes everything & she returns to Garway to uncover fibres of fear & hatred stitched into history & now insidiously twisted in the corridors
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From the bestselling author of The Elegant Universe" Brian Greene's " The Fabric of the Cosmos" takes us on an irresistible & revelatory journey through the biggest of the big questions. What is reality? Could we exist without space & time? Can we travel to the past? What are the limits of the universe? Brian Greene has made the mysteries of space & time accessible to millions with his acclaimed writings & award-winning TV series. Now he reveals a world more beautiful & bizarre than we could have imagined where 'dark matter' reigns space warps & wiggles through eleven

Dimensions minute particles dance fizz & teleport across vast distances everything is made from vibrating strings & like an ant on a lily-pad we may be floating on a sliver of spacetime. Revealing new layers of reality that lie just beneath the surface of our everyday lives this grand tour of the universe will make you look at the world in a completely new way. "A must-read". (" Sunday Times"). " Greene takes us to the limits of space & time". (" Guardian"). " Sends the reader's imagination hurtling through the universe on an astonishing ride". (" The New York Times"). Brian Greene is well known to many fans as a populariser of theoretical physics. He is the author of the bestselling books about string theory " The Elegant Universe" which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction " The Fabric of the Cosmos" & " The Hidden Reality". Educated at Harvard & Oxford he has taught at both Harvard & Cornell & has been Professor of Physics & Mathematics at Columbia University since 1996."

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This brand new textbook by one of the leading engineering authors covers basic sheet-metal fabrication & welding engineering principles & applications in one volume
- an unrivalled comprehensive coverage that reflects current working & teaching practice. It is fully up-to-date with the latest technical information & best practice & also

Includes:: chapters on non-technical but equally essential subjects such as health & safety personal development & communication of technical information. Roger Timings covers these areas of mechanical engineering & workshop practice in a highly practical & accessible style. Hundreds of illustrations demonstrate the practical application of the procedures described. The text

Includes:: worked examples for calculations & key points to aid revision. Each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries & ends with exercises which can be set as assignments. The coverage is based on the SEMTA National Occupational Standards which makes this book applicable to a wide range of courses & ensures it also acts as a vital ongoing reference source in day-to-day working practice. All students trainees & apprentices at up to & including Level 3 will find this book essential reading particularly those taking: Level 2 NVQs in Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 & 3 NVQs in Fabrication & Welding Engineering Level 2 NVQs in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering C&G 2800 Certificate & Level 3 Diplomas in Engineering & Technology SEMTA Apprenticeships in Engineering. In this book Welding & Fabrication topics presented together in one text in line with current teaching practice. It is fully up to date with the latest specifications for fabrication & welding course units for all the most popular qualifications. It is written by a leading engineering author.




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Tales of disguise & deception romance & revenge all involving special items of clothing are interlaced with Rachel Griffins magical melange of textures & materials. Together the words & illustrations create the warp & weft of fairy tale itself forming a glittering tapestry of enchantment that will appeal to all ages. This book

Includes:: Armenian Chinese Hawaiian Indonesian Jewish Swahili & Swedish stories. It is a beautiful special gift edition including astounding artwork utilising the fabrics featured in the tales as well as numerous other materials. It contains multicultural representation that will cross into many different markets as well as interesting factual introductions about fabrics that make this a good candidate for use in schools & adult education centres.

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There is nothing quite like owning a stylish unique handmade bag or purse that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe has used quilting & free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of bags & purses for all occasions. All the techniques are explained fully including how to make your own fabrics using ribbons & bondable fibre & how to make cords to give your bags & purses that really personal touch. The fabrics used include cottons silks & felts as well as the more exotic metallic organza chiffon velvet & netting. Variegated & metallic machine threads add texture & the bags & purses are further embellished with beads sequins shisha mirrors & wire in various colours. This title

Includes:: detailed step-by-step photographs & easy-to-follow text that show how to construct & decorate five beautiful bags & six purses. It uses material from Handmade Embroidered Bags" (9781844480296) & " Handmade Embroidered Purses" (9781844481743)."

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Tom & Henry Herbert
- The Fabulous Baker Brothers
- are fifth generation bakers with a passion for food in all its forms. Tom

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Baffled by bread? Scared of sourdough? Then fear not for the Fabulous Baker Brothers are here to show how you just how easy it can be to bake like a professional in your own home. Tom & Henry Herbert are the new faces of British cookery. Tom is a master baker who runs the famous Hobbs House Bakery that has been the family business for five generations. His brother Henry is the acclaimed chef who runs the Hobbs House Butchery right next door. From perfect pizzas & simple chapattis to the ultimate burger & the massive pork pie here in their first cook book
- packed full of mouthwatering new recipes & accompanying their hit Channel 4 series
- the Fabulous Baker Brothers show us how mastering a few simple techniques can open the door to a brave new world of wonderful breads & magnificent meaty masterpieces. Bye bye cupcakes. Long live the loaf!

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Let down by soggy scones? Fed up of lank salads? Well despair no more for the Fabulous Baker Brothers are here to rescue us from tired fish'n'chips & burnt burgers forever. Fresh from inspiring a whole new generation of bakers Tom & Henry Herbert are back with a new mission: to revitalise British heartland cooking. Taking traditional dishes from coddled eggs sausage rolls & bourbon biscuits to shepherd's pie sticky toffee pudding & Welsh rarebit the boys show us how their unique modern twists on old classics can turn our familiar faithfuls into delicious treats to fill the belly & warm the soul. Packed full of brand new recipes & accompanying their new TV series this book will have you throwing away your takeaway menus donning your aprons & falling back in love with British food. ...