Daniel Ost is the worlds foremost floral designer & sculptor. Daniel has the unique ability to envision life through flowers & creates absolute beauty through his passion & art. He has fashioned his own world of astonishing floral designs which have earned him a devoted international clientele. This modern-day Belgian has inverted the old masters logic. These arrangements seem impossible & yet they actually exist. In this book Danile Ost continues to seduce & amaze with his wonderful spectacular floral creations. This title covers festive arrangements floating pieces above the heads of party-goers an abundance of flowers that changes a whole environment but also smaller floral pieces that everybody would like to give or receive. It

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To invite a monkey to tea" is to befriend your own mind -- which is often compared to a drunken monkey for all its mad twists & turns. A wild monkey is full of irrepressible desires & thus chases its own tail in its search for happiness! This book is about learning to welcome the mind as an ally without fear or resistance thus relaxing that frantic search discovering genuine contentment & resting in the joy of who you are. As a psychotherapist author Nancy Colier has accompanied hundreds of people in their "search for happiness" for nearly two decades. She has watched her clients try everything under the sun to be -- & stay -- happy. Witnessing & participating in this process she has become an expert in happiness or more specifically in the monkey-mind's search & demand for it & the unhappiness that all the striving ultimately creates. Along the way the author has come to understand the workings of the mind -- both from her clients & by her own diligent practice of meditation & self-observation. This book distils the wisdom & experience of her dedicated work & offers readers a roadmap of the territory of mind plus a toolbox of practical means for identifying & working gently with the unrealistic expectations that keep us from the enjoyment of who we are." ...

A nine-year-old boy is found murdered at the bottom of a well near a popular beach resort in southern Italy. In what looks like a hopeless case for Guido Guerrieri counsel for the defence a Senegalese peddler is accused of the crime. Faced with small-town racism fuelled by the recent immigration from Africa Guido attempts to exploit the esoteric workings of the Italian courts. More than a perfectly paced legal thriller this relentless suspense novel transcends the genre. A powerful attack on racism & a fascinating insight into the Italian judicial process it is also an affectionate portrait of a deeply humane hero. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

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At the beginning of 1918 the British War Cabinet endorsed the view of the Prime Minister David Lloyd George that after the war Austria-Hungary should be in a position to exercise a powerful influence in south-east Europe. These reassuring professions were the essence of hypocrisy since the Allies had already given away at least on paper large chunks of Austro-Hungarian territory as bribes to potential allies. In 1916 Romania was promised the whole of Transylvania the Banat both components of historic Hungary & the Bukovina in return for her entry into the war. These promises persuaded the Romanian Prime Minister Ion Bratianu (1864-1927) to intervene in the war on the side of the Allies in 1916. He lead the Romanian delegation to the Paris Peace Conference where he insisted on those promises to be fulfilled. His often-strained relations with the Big Four & the Supreme Council were further eroded when Romania invaded Hungary. Romania however in the end signed & adhered to the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye with Austria Neuilly-sur-Seine with Bulgaria the Treaty of Paris (1920) the Treaty of Trianon with Hungary & the minorities treaty. ...

This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. The compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. It spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It offers the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It has practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It has imaginative suggestions that reveal each destination's hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy. ...

Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning with Master & Commander these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback with smart new livery. This is the eighth book in the series. Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin veterans of many battles return in this novel to the seas where they first sailed as shipmates. But Jack is now a senior Captain commanding a line-of-battle ship sent out to reinforce the squadron blockading Toulon & this is a longer harder colder war than the dashing frigate action of his early days. A sudden turn of events takes him & Stephen off on a hazardous mission to the Greek islands. All his old skills of seamanship & his proverbial luck when fighting against odds come triumphantly into their own. The book ends with as fierce & thrilling an action as any in this magnificent series of novels. ...

Learn to build extraordinary apps for iPhone iPad & iPod touch i OS is the hottest development platform around & i OS 6 adds a new & deeper dimension to explore. This guide offers serious information for serious programmers who know the basics & are ready to dive into the advanced features of i OS. Youll learn to create killer apps for the iPad iPhone & iPod touch including how to maximize performance & make more money from your apps with in-app purchases. Topics covered include security multitasking running on multiple platforms blocks & functional programming advanced text layout & much more. App development for iPhones & iPads is a lucrative & exciting venture; books on this topic are steady bestsellers This advanced guide helps experienced developers take full advantage of the latest platform upgrade i OS 6 Provides in-depth background on maximizing your apps with Apples iPhone SDK 6.0 including the major new APIs & building applications for the new iPad Covers keeping control of multitasking increasing income with in-app purchases key value observing with Cocoa running on multiple platforms advanced text layout building a Core foundation & more i OS 6 Programming: Pushing the Limits gives experienced mobile developers a wealth of knowledge for creating outstanding iPhone & iPad apps on the latest platform. ...

All iPad all the time--the ins & outs of all things iPad & iPad 2! Packed with the power of a Mac Book iPod touch e Reader digital camera portable game console & so much more the iPad is an awesome device. & the business world has certainly taken notice. The iPad is moving into the enterprise where power users & professionals alike are using the device to increase their productivity & work smarter at the office & on the go. Long-time For Dummies author Nancy Muir walks you through the latest functions features & capabilities of the iPad & iPad 2 in six easy-to-understand minibooks. The minibooks cover setting up & synching your iPad; using the i Work applications; printing from your iPad; managing your contacts & calendar; accessing your e-mail & the web; making Face Time video calls; using your iPad as a presentation tool; & finding the best apps for travel news weather finances & business productivity. This revised new edition

Includes:: updated coverage of i OS 5 i Cloud & the latest must-have iPad apps. * Packs six minibooks in one full-color guide: iPad Basics Just for Fun iPad on the Go Getting Productive with i Work Using iPad to Get Organized & Must-Have iPad Apps* Covers the newest iPad features functions & capabilities including Notification Center Reminders i Message Newsstand Safari enhancements photo editing & more* Shows you how to use i Work & other productivity apps to dress up your documents create stellar spreadsheets add pizzazz to your presentations & maintain your schedule on the run* Walks you through connecting with Wi Fi & 3G; using Maps for directions & places to stay when youre away from the office; keeping in touch with e-mail & social networking; & using your iPad as a remote desktop while youre on the road *

Includes:: information on having a little fun too with tips on loading your iPad or iPad 2 with music movies photos e-books games apps & more Now that youve got an iPad get the perfect iPad accessory: iPad 2 All-in-One For Dummies 3rd Edition.



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