From the author of HEARTBEAT JEWELS & THE GHOST a novel set in 1902 featuring a motherless young girl who arrives in Russia & becomes a great ballerina who is welcomed into the heart of the Imperial family. However war revolution & illness upset her life & force her to make a heartbreaking choice. ...

Delilah Smart is just an ordinary child who wants to have a normal childhood but her parents have other plans. They are determined that she wins the Worldwide Junior Extreme General Knowledge Competition & in order to achieve this Delilah must cram all day & only play with educational toys like the Sir Isaac Newton Brain Building Bear. & because Mr & Mrs Smart are Very Busy People Indeed they buy a childcare robot to do the boring stuff like looking after her. But Robot Granny Grabbers has hidden qualities & her own views on how to raise Deliliah. She lets her eat chocolate cake & play on trampolines. She builds aircrafts out of household objects & orders pets off the internet. & very soon Delilah is learning how to have fun. Then disaster strikes! Happy Home Robotics learn of Granny Grabbers errant robot qualities & send a Nanny Deluxe replacement whose circuits are wired to ensure NO IMAGINATION whatsoever. Is Granny Grabbers for the scrapheap? Its instant Action Stations for Delilah Smart & the team.. . ...

What does he mean? Whats going on? Are you two thinking of putting Granny into a Home?" " Thinking is finished Natasha told him. It is decided." The four children Ivan Sophie Tanya & Nicholas cant believe it. Their parents are planning to put their grandmother into a Home. Shes a bit of a dotty old lady
- sometimes demanding often annoying
- but as much a part of their lives as their shambly house or the whirring of the washing machine. So they decide to take action. They begin The Granny Project with immediate & sensational results..."

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This is a quirky off-beat comedy about a boy scribe a kick-ass granny & a primate with a vendetta... Eccentric young wordsmith Samuel Johnson finds himself home alone while his diplomat uncle is off diverting a crisis in Azerbajan. As Samuel sits penning his memoirs & wondering how to divert the crisis in his own life
- namely the big hairy brute that is Boris Hissocks
- he spots the little old lady next door acting very strangely. Is she actually chopping wood with her bare hands? Then the Monkey King comes knocking & suddenly Samuels whole world is turned on its head...

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Color your world with granny squares! The granny square is a classic crochet motif that has graced innumerable afghans. In Granny Square Love author Sarah London breathes new life into this tried-&-true favorite by taking this motif out of the afghan so that you can use it throughout your home or make a quick gift for any occasion. Flip through Granny Square Love & find: Clear simple crochet instructions. Even if youve never held a crochet hook before the step-by-step instructions in Chapter One will quickly teach you the skills to crochet to your hearts content. 25 bright beautiful projects for every room of the house. Try a traditional project like a potholder for your kitchen or a comfy cushion for your sofa or bed. If youre feeling bold make a headboard for your bed a Christmas stocking for your mantel or a handy pocket for your favorite apron! Expert tips from Sarah on color & design. Let the color discussion accompanying each project encourage you to go forth boldly to experiment & ignite your work with color! Let Sarah London share her love of granny squares with you & transform your home into a colorful crochet dream. ...

This title features 20 projects based on 8 granny square shapes from UK author Susan Pinner. The projects are handy to crochet on the move & are satisfying & addictive to make. It is a perfect way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn from other projects. It is packed full of tips & problem solving for beginners. Discover the world of granny squares with this imaginative new book. These small crocheted squares can be made in a huge variety of patterns & colourways that become the building blocks for an array of different projects. Large small tight loose multi-coloured or monochrome
- the design potential of a granny square is endless. Small & portable you can take them anywhere with you but be warned
- making them is highly addictive! Eight basic granny square designs are presented & then fashioned into 20 stunning projects for the home. The projects have an appealing retro vibe taking you back to hazy bygone times & the feel-good comfort of home-made furnishings. From storage baskets to traditional throws these colourful & cheerful creations are sure to bring a smile to your face. Beginners to crochet need not worry. Granny squares are a perfect way to get started with crochet as they are quick easy & versatile. All the basic instructions you will need are given in a clear & easy-to-follow style.

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Whether you have hundreds of questions that have gone unasked or unanswered you seek the wisdom your grandmother has gathered over the decades or want to fill in the blanks of your childhood or hers The Grannys Journal will preserve the spirit & heart of your family within its pages. Beautifully designed & produced The Grannys Journal is one special place to capture all her wonderful tales the happy memories the highs & the lows her motivations & inspirations
- things that are too often lost as time goes by. It is the perfect gift for grandmothers everywhere & gives you the opportunity to ask all those questions that you never seem to have time to ask.
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Make over 35 fabulous projects from quick & easy scarves to mug cosies. The granny square is the starting point for many people when they first learn to crochet but as their skills progress this versatile crochet block is often forgotten. In Granny Square Crochet crochet teacher Catherine Hirst presents 35 projects which show how this traditional square can be updated & used in many different ways. The first chapter has over a dozen projects for the home ranging from a blue-&-white mug cosy which can be made in less than an hour to a stunning bed cover. There are cushions & seat covers to brighten up your living room plus place mats drinks coasters & a runner for your table. The second chapter has some great accessories including gloves scarves & bags & even a dog coat to keep your favourite hound warm in winter. The third chapter has a great range of patterns to make as gifts for children & babies such as crib & pram blankets bibs hats & toys. Each project is graded according to the level of skill required & there is a comprehensive basic techniques chapter explaining all you need to know. ...

Granpa nurses his granddaughter's dolls mistakes her strawberry-flavoured pretend ice-cream for chocolate takes her tobogganing in the snow & falls in with her imaginary plans to captain a ship to Africa like all good Granpa's should. It is a friendship that children who read this book will long remember. ...

A cornerstone of gross anatomy since 1943 Grants Atlas of Anatomy" reaches students worldwide with its realistic dissection illustrations detailed surface anatomy photos clinical images & comments & quick-reference muscle tables. Renowned for its accuracy pedagogy & clinical relevance this classic atlas boasts significant enhancements including updated artwork new conceptual & 3D diagrams & vibrantly re-colored illustrations. Clinical material is clearly highlighted for easy identification." ...