At some point a homeowner will be confronted by their plumbing: a dripping tap a flood of biblical proportions a freezing cold house a new dream bathroom or the latest gas bill. This Haynes Manual" covers it all & is bang up-to-date dealing with real taps that often don't have washers (but still drip) right through to the latest green technologies & gadgets that could save a fortune. Everything is explained in a clear & light-hearted fashion that will leave the reader confident that they can tackle their own plumbing & not have to cross the living room by canoe afterwards." ...

Throughout the Second World War thousands found themselves cut off behind the lines in Nazi occupied Europe
- soldiers were left
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HOME SAUSAGE MAKING with over 95 000 copies in print is the classic in the field. Now repackaged in a smaller friendlier size for a new generation of sausage lovers & completely revised & updated to comply with current safety standards this new edition features 150 recipes. Included in the lineup are 100 recipes for sausages (cased & uncased) & 50 recipes for cooking with sausage all written for contemporary tastes & cooking styles. ...

Add texture colour warmth & character to your home with 50 easy-to-follow projects Soft furnishings
- from curtains & cushions
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Home Smoking & Curing" introduces an inspirational method of retaining & enhancing the subtle flavours of fresh fish & game. With clear & simple instructions backed up by diagrams Keith Erlandson leads you through the basic techniques of smoking food. Whether you're looking to prepare your own smoked salmon & bacon or create some really impressive dishes for entertaining " Home Smoking & Curing" will guide you through the processes. With delicious recipes ranging from smoked rabbit pie to smoked oysters & venison there are dishes for every occasion. In addition it contains: advice on choosing raw ingredients; making the most of meats in season; easy to follow instructions for building your own kiln; & useful information on commercial smokers. First published in 1977 & never out of print this classic guide has introduced thousands of home cooks to the pleasures of smoking & curing food. Full of well-tested methods & reliable advice this book offers a wealth of information for amateur chefs & gourmets alike." ...

Should happy families be such hard work? When their uncle Djangos 75th birthday is interrupted by a mysterious visitor with a shocking revelation sisters Fen Pip & Cat find that the man who was like a father to them is now a stranger. Their mother ran off with a cowboy from Denver when they were young leaving the three sisters to be raised by their devoted eccentric uncle Django. No matter what problems theyve encountered
- relationships work starting families bringing up babies & step-kids
- theyve always had each other to depend on. Until now. Family matters!doesnt it?

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* Covers all learning outcomes for the QCF Home-based childcare unit. * Written in consultation with -- & approved by -- the National Childminding Association (NCMA) so you can be sure of relevant reliable content. * Full-colour easy to use & packed with practical advice to help you get registered & started.*

Includes:: full explanation on standards & frameworks & support systems so you can feel confident you are fully supported. *

Includes:: guidance on assessment.* Also suitable for experienced home-based childcarers who want to update their knowledge.



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These are four stunning books in one classic collection providing all you need to know about baking the cutest treats. From ...

The book opens with an insightful overview of the history of sweets & chocolates from their earliest inception to modern confectionery around the world. A directory of key ingredients & equipment comes next. Step-by-step techniques reveal how to do some of the more specialist techniques such as tempering chocolate or using a sugar thermometer enabling you to produce perfect results every time. More than 90 easy-to-follow recipes follow & include well-known classics such as Peppermint Humbugs & Honeycomb as well as modern twists on traditional ideas like Rosewater Edinburgh Rock & Fresh Coconut & Cardamom Caramels. Each method is clearly set out & illustrated & there is a stunning picture of each finished confection to help you achieve a professional result. ...

If you long to give your rooms a vintage air & country-cottage appeal you will love the retro floral prints & timeless designs of Home-made Vintage" your perfect guide to creating a h&-made easy elegance in your home. The book offers 40 simple-sew projects to transform every room into the romantic retreat youve always wanted. In this step-by-step guide Christina Strutt shows readers how to make a wealth of projects for the kitchen & bathroom conservatory & bedroom
- & for giving as gifts as well. A skilled stylist & designer Christina reveals how to create a look that is personal & unique but not at all labour-intensive. Reusing old fabrics & accessories in new ways allows the vintage & modern to mingle beautifully
- & also saves money & time. The charming projects highlighted in this delightful book include crisp linen chair covers a chic fabric headboard pretty flower aprons dreamy voile bed curtains & soothing scented pillows."

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