This magnificent commemorative anthology features 25 firsthand accounts from the UKs finest journalists. It draws upon all aspects of the London 2012 experience including the renovation of the Olympic Park the nationwide Torch Relay inspiring performances by individuals & teams the innovative Cultural Olympiad & spectacular Opening & Closing Ceremonies. Powerfully written narratives convey the intense emotion of these defining moments & consider individual achievements in the wider context of Olympic & Paralympic history. Illustrated with evocative photography it provides a unique celebration of an unforgettable year. ...

In the face of ecological & economic crises living more simply cost-effectively & gracefully may be the most urgent project of all. Making Home" demonstrates that new good life is within reach exploring ways to save money & use fewer resources in every aspect of our lives all while preserving more for future generations." ...

David Allens Getting Things Done hit a nerve & ignited a movement with businesses students soccer moms & techies all the way from Silicon Valley to Europe & Asia. Now David Allen leads the world on a new path to achieve focus control & perspective. Throw out everything you know about productivity
- Making It All Work will make life & work a game you can win. For those who have already experienced the clarity of mind from reading Getting Things Done Making It All Work will take the process to the next level. David Allen shows us how to excel in dealing with our daily commitments the unexpected & the information overload that threatens to drown us. Making It All Work provides an instantly usable success-building tool kit for staying ahead of the game. Making It All Work addresses: how to figure out where you are in life & what you need; how to be your own consultant & a CEO of your life; moving from hope to trust in decision-making; when not to set goals; harnessing intuition spontaneity & serendipity; & why life is like business & business is like life.
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Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads From gorgeous necklaces & bracelets to eye-catching earrings learn how to make beautiful gemstone bead jewellery with this collection of over 100 bead project designs from best-selling author Barbara Case. This book is packed with easy-to-follow jewellery making techniques as well as information on the features costs & availability of 32 precious semi-precious & ornamental stones including birthstones. Discover the fascinating lore legend history & meanings behind each type of gemstone bead & make unique personalized jewellery items for friends & family or even just for yourself! Clear artworks & stunning photography throughout along with expert advice from Barbara Case ensure flawless results every time. Inside Making Jewellery with Gemstone Beads: Each chapter focuses on a different type of semi-precious stone &

Includes:: full information on appearance & colour bead prices bead sizes & a buyers guide as well as simple instructions for making your own beautiful gemstone bead jewellery. Stones include: Agate
- Amazonite
- Amber
- Amethyst
- Aquamarine
- Azurite & Malachite
- Blue Lace Agate
- Carnelian Agate
- Citrine & Smoky Quartz
- Crystal Quartz
- Emerald
- Fluorite
- Garnet
- Hematite
- Jade
- Jasper
- Labradorite & Moonstone
- Lapis Lazuli
- Opal
- Pearl
- Peridot
- Rose Quartz
- Ruby
- Sapphire & Iolite
- Sodalite
- Tiger Eye
- Tourmaline
- Turquoise




























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Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed simple or complex the cycle of movement means that you can simply turn a handle & see the magic work. Making Mechanical Toys" explains how to make these wonderful & fascinating toys through a variety of bright & exciting projects. 17 original "gallery" mechanical toys have been designed & made especially for this book which

Includes:: step-by-step instructions with over a 140 color photographs & plans for making the toys. Advice on tools & materials priming & painting & tricks of the trade draw upon the authors wide experience."

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Everthing you need to know to create an entire miniature market & incredibly realistic produce in polymer clay. Master modeller Angie Scarr has perfected the craft of creating fruit vegetables meat fish cheeses bread pastries & gateaux in marvellous detail
- right down to the earth on her potatoes & delicate veining on cabbage leaves & orange segments
- & setting them in context by building market stalls complete with striped canopies wooden fruit boxes punnets & other display items. Polymer clay modelling techniques include: simple caning; colour blending; stacking; advanced caning; combination techniques; advanced ideas; Step-by-step colour photography shows you how to create your own mouthwatering masterpieces of miniature art. Full plans & construction techniques for all the projects. Out of the dolls' house & into the street
- bringing miniature hobbyists to a wider panorama for their craft.


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Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway creating an entire model village or simply one st&-alone structure there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs in all weather conditions & throughout the seasons. ...

Its an offer you cant refuse. Who would not to wish to be the man in charge of Ankh-Morporks Royal Mint & the bank next door? Its a job for life. But as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning the life is not necessarily for long. The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. Theres something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless) it turns out that the Royal Mint runs at a loss. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend hes about to be exposed as a fraud but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead. Oh. & every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies. Everywhere he looks hes making enemies. What he should be doing is.. . Making Money! ...

' Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one'. The banks are facing a crisis & this time it's too serious even for the old boys' club to sort it out
- this time they've sunk to government intervention. But opening the vaults to public scrutiny brings a whole host of problems for those at the top: people want to know where the money's gone they want loans reasonable interest rates & much much worse
- accountability. The fortress of high finance is crumbling & it may be time for a change of management
- before it's too late.


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Its an offer you cant refuse. Who would not wish to be the man in charge of Ankh-Morporks Royal Mint & the bank next door? Its a job for life. But as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning the life is not necessarily for long. The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. Theres something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless) it turns out that the Royal Mintruns at a loss. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend hes about to be exposed as a fraud but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead. Oh. & every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies. Everywhere he looks hes making enemies. What he should be doing is.. . Making Money! ...