In Make Believe Diana Athill acclaimed author of Instead of a Letter & Stet remembers her turbulent friendship with Hakim Jamal a young black convert to the teachings of Malcolm X whom she met in London in the late 1960s. Despite a desperately troubled youth he became an eloquent spokesman for the black underclass was Jean Sebergs lover & published a book about Malcolm X before descending into a mania that had him believing he was God. A witness to his struggles Diana Athill writes with her characteristic honesty about her entanglement with Jamal Jamals relationship with the daughter of a British MP Gail Benson & the couples eventual murder. ...

The rationing period during World War II is often described as a difficult time & yet also remembered nostalgically as a time of unity & great sacrifice. In fact many of its rules & guidelines could still be applied today. Make Do & Mend" focuses on clothes rationing which was introduced in June 1940. With the nation's industrial output concentrated on the war effort basic clothes were in short supply & high fashion was an unknown commodity. Adults were issued as little as 36 coupons a year to spend on clothes. But a man's suit could cost 22 coupons a coat 16 & a lady's dress 11 so the need to recycle & be inventive with other materials became more & more necessary. The government issued the leaflets included in " Make Do & Mend" to advise on how best to avoid wasting valuable resources by recycling curtains into dresses & old sheets into underwear; in short how to 'make do & mend' rather than buying new clothes. Produced from original material held in archives the leaflets are also a nostalgic showcase of 1940s' style which makes them the perfect gift." ...

Thrifty Advice For Homemakers. Don't let being cash-strapped hold you back from having a house & garden to be proud of! This little book offers sage advice on how to use your precious resources of time energy & money effectively to make a cosy happy home. With tips on mending upcycling cleaning & gardening interspersed with witty"ations this is an essential addition to every household. ...

Prepared for the Board of Trade by the Ministry of Information in 1943 this publication gives the hints & tips needed to make clothing last longer at a time when rationing & severe shortages meant that the average household were unable to replenish their worn out wardrobe. The ' Make Do & Mend' campaign was intended to help get the last possible ounce of wear from clothing & household items & the hints in this book were tested & approved by the Board of Trade Make Do & Mend Advisory Panel a body of practical people mostly women. The book aimed to help you: to keep clothes looking trim as long as they had to last; to renovate children's outgrown clothes so cleverly that none is ever wasted; to turn every scrap of good material possessed to advantage; to keep household linen in good repair; & to make do with things you already had instead of buying new. ...

Unleash Your Irresistibility! " Make Every Man Want You gives every woman the tools she needs to unlock her inner magnet". (Kelly Ripa). Lets make one thing clear: this book is like no other dating book youve read. There are no rules no list of things to do to land a husband in thirty days & no reason to blame yourself if "hes just not that into you." Please. Throw those books away. Instead lets focus on you
- & how you can make yourself more appealing to others in almost every situation
- whether you have a man or not. Think of it as a crash course in desirability a life-changing lesson in loving yourself inside & out. Once you embrace your unique qualities & dissolve your bad relationship habits youll be amazed to find how irresistible you are to others! This girl-friendly guide reveals: Five Truths Every Irresistible Woman Needs to Know: Live in the moment Men do not want to be changed or improved; Seven Habits of Highly Unattractive Women: Boring in bed Being needy; Eight Secrets of Attracting the Right Man for You: Get rid of your "perfect man" checklist Have your own life."

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Features over 30 inspiring projects incorporating a range of crafts DIY cookery & gardening.

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Never before have so many people wanted to cook & experiment with food in their own homes. Worried by the credit crunch horror stories of excessive salt fat & sugar in ready meals the rise in obesity & the questionable source of many foods home cooks want to get cracking in their own kitchens. The lot of the home cook is a world away from that of the professional chef. Were usually on our own
- planner shopper table layer cook washer-up & of course host when entertaining. We need to keep it simple & get ahead as much as possible. Getting ahead means less stress more time to enjoy friends & family & less washing up at the end. Make It Easy is a collection of delicious easy recipes that can be prepared in advance making cooking for friends a stress-free & fun experience. Ranging from simple starters to quick suppers to more elaborate meals all the dishes are contemporary seasonal & fresh & aim to keep ingredients to a minimum. From chilled cucumber prawn & mint soup to Parma ham goats cheese & pesto parcels to braised steak with mustard & capers the book is packed with inspirational recipes all of which are explained in a lively & informative way.
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Following Natures Playground & Going Wild the authors once again lure kids away from computers & the TV into the natural world this time to have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever is available outdoors. This book is about looking at natural materials in a new light & discovering how they can be used creatively. It shows children from eight upwards including teenagers
- & their parents
- how to make anything from a cricket bat to an ice lantern & enjoy expeditions games & parties outdoors
- all with the emphasis firmly on fun. From making things that fly to playing hay bale games fashioning monsters from wet clay to trying stone jenga creating living willow sculptures to making natural jewellery the book helps youngsters to open their eyes & use their imaginations & to discover the wonder & value of natural materials.


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What you're reading right now is known as the 'cover copy'. This is where the 72 444 words of my latest book are boiled down to fit this space. But how does one do that? Do you reveal pivotal plot points like the one at the end of the book where the little girl on crutches points an accusatory finger & shouts: ' The killer is Mr Potter?'. I have too much respect for you as an attention-deficient modern consumer to attempt such an obvious ruse. But let's not play games here. You picked up the book already so you either: A. Know who I am B. Liked the cool illustration on the cover C. Have just discovered the bookshop toilet is out of paper So is it a sequel to my autobiography If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor? Sadly no
- which made it much harder to write. According to my publisher I haven't 'done' enough since 2001 to warrant another memoir. Is it an 'autobiographical novel'? Yes! I'm the lead character in the story & I'm a real person & everything in the book actually happened
- except for the stuff that didn't. The action revolves around my preparations for a pivotal role in the A-list relationship film Let's Make Love!. But my Homeric attempt to break through the glass ceiling of B-grade genre fare is hampered by a vengeful studio executive & a production that becomes infected by something called the 'B movie virus' symptoms of which include excessive use of cheesy special effects slapstick & projectile vomiting. From a violent fistfight with a Buddhist to a life-altering stint in federal prison this 'novel' has it all. & if the 72 444 words are too time-consuming there are lots & lots of cool graphics. Regards Bruce ' Don't Call Me Ash!' Campbell Bruce Campbell is the ultimate 'B' movie actor. Star of the cult Evil Dead series with a CV that spans school buddy Sam Raimi's Spider-Man through The X-Files Xena: Warrior Princess to Man With The Screaming Brain you've probably never heard of him. But it's a heck of a book nonetheless!

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The only guide youll ever need to everything youll ever want to know about conception pregancy & birth. In this groundbreaking new book Dr Simon Atkins unravels the science & presents the latest & most reliable evidence for making babies having babies & taking them home. Published to tie in with the TV series Make Me a Baby Dr Atkins will enable you to sort the facts from the fiction on the best routes to successful conception. With a step-by-step guide through pregnancy & birth youll know exactly what to expect at every stage & Dr Atkins honest & down-to-earth advice will ensure you are perfectly placed to make informed choices in your own & your babys best interest. Discover the best time for sex for conception. Understand how stress smoking drinking & other lifestyle factors may impact on your ability to conceive. Learn how to maintain a healthy pregnancy through the first second & third trimesters. Find out how to prepare for birth what to expect during the birth & what will happen during the first few weeks after you return home. Specially commissioned unique photography will illustrate every stage of foetal development so you will know how baby is developing & what is happening inside your body. * An authoratitive comprehensive & fascinating guide to conception pregnancy & birth.* Unravelling the science & busting the myths to offer you the most up-to-date & scientifically accurate facts on conception pregnancy & birth.* What to expect in all three trimesters of pregancy. * Learn how lifestyle factors suuch as alcohol sex stress & body image may affect conception & pregnancy. *

Includes:: advice on preparing for birth the actual birth & the first few weeks at home. This fantastic new book will open your eyes to some common misconceptions demystify the processes reassure you through the worries & lead you through every step on your road to parenthood.

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