This book will teach you basic playing techniques for the ukulele. No prior musical experience is assumed. You will learn how to hold the instrument position the hands strumming techniques basic chords & beyond. The enclosed CD guides you through a series of exercises which are organised in a progressive fashion (practicing one strum & slowly building to more complicated rhythmic patterns). The CD also

Includes:: a variety of charming songs that you will be able to strum along with (starting with one/two chords & progressing on to more complex). Encouraging tips are included as well as fun/interesting trivia & sidebars about the ukulele. Music theory is included but the emphasis is on getting up to speed & on with the fun of playing quickly.

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The mission of this book is to get first-time ukulele players up & started enjoying music having fun & being ready & equipped to move on to more exciting stuff. Work hard at some of the exercises contained here & you can end up playing whatever music you like: high-speed fret-melting Be-Bob-Fusion burn ups; beautiful arrangements of Chopin nocturnes; heavy Metal riff-fest. Or you can just sit down with the uke on your knee & pick out a simple soundtrack to your private thoughts. Buy this book to learn how to play the ukulele: the one instrument where you dont have to work to be able to play. ...

Patchwork quilting has long been a popular craft but it is now reaching an even wider audience through the imaginative quilts & covers that are on sale commercially in home furnishings departments. Learn to Quilt" is the perfect guide for the complete beginner starting with a really basic hand quilt then progressing to simple rotary cutting & machine piecing through to slightly more complex block patterns & some simple design work. Each of the techniques is shown in clear step-by-step photographs with concise instructions & is followed by a project so the reader can build up skills as progress is made through the book. Each project is illustrated with clear & colourful diagrams. A whole range of delightful patchwork quilts for the home can be made following the techniques explained from a simple babys cot quilt to an eyecatching throw or a colourful & cosy cushion quilt. All are made in clear light fresh fabrics in 100 per cent cotton. Not only does this book teach new skills it also provides projects for fabulous quilts to display in contemporary homes." ...

This title is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. It contains a book & an audio CD. Great for beginning readers! Fourteen upbeat songs use the synthetic phonics approach to teach short vowels high-frequency consonants & blends. Songs in this collection teach about: short vowels & the consonants (s m h p b t d f l & hard c). ...

Where did you leave the car keys? What is the name of the new person in accounts? When is your partners birthday? There are many times in the normal day when we rack our brains to remember simple things now memory master Dominic O' Brien has the answer. Learn to Remember" is a unique illustrated guide to enhancing your memory featuring tried & tested practical techniques for combating forgetfulness. Whether you want to improve your memory at home in your relationship at work or when you study there is a technique in this guide to help you. With visualisation systems that can be customised to the individual this really is a book that can help anyone remember better." ...

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- this is the key to the refreshing clarity & simplicity of Learn to Ride" in today's confusing market of books
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Topsy & Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world & this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy & Tim are having fun! Follow the twins on their adventures as they have lessons learn to swim without their armbands & take part in a swimming competition. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through first experiences Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. " Topsy & Tim" remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles " Learning to Swim" " The New Baby" " Start School" " Go on an Aeroplane" " Go Green" & " Have a Birthday Party" these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation." ...

DESCRIPTION In Windows there's a control panel dialog box console or wizard to manage every component of a system. There are thousands of them-- so many that it can be nearly impossible to keep track of all the locations & settings one needs to administer Windows effectively. Power Shell provides administrators with a single unified command line from which they can control & automate every aspect of Windows. Learn Windows Power Shell in a Month of Lunches is an innovative tutorial designed for busy administrators. Author Don Jones has taught thousands of administrators to use Power Shell & now he brings his years of training techniques to a concise easy-to-follow book. Just set aside one hour a day--lunchtime would be perfect--for an entire month & readers will be automating administrative tasks faster than they ever thought possible. KEY POINTS * Learn Power Shell 2.0 from the beginning * Written for administrators * Practical examples packed into convenient one-hour lessons ...

Join Hello Kitty as she shows your child a simple way to learn the alphabet & develop early years literacy skills through lots of fun activities. Content is written by an education expert & linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. With lots of reward stickers included Hello Kitty makes learning fun! ...

Join in the fun as Hello Kitty helps your child learn numbers with this perfect & simple introduction to counting. With lots of reward stickers included Hello Kitty makes learning numbers & first number concepts easy & fun! Content is written by an education expert & linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. ...