Novelty knitters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to knit ready for the festive season. Susan Stratford has designed twenty different projects with alternatives in different colour schemes. There are mini Christmas stockings a holly wreath reindeer a snowman a robin an egg cosy a star a Christmas pudding gingerbread hearts a mini Christmas sweater & much more. Full knitting instructions are given & each project is simply photographed so that knitters have a clear look at the design & also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces. There are plenty of ideas for ways of displaying the projects. The mini knits will appeal to those looking for ways to finish up ends of yarn. ...

Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs each accompanied by a full-colour chart key & general instructions. Each of Michael's unique quirky contemporary designs measures Approx. 31/2 x 31/2in (9 x 9cm) though the designs come in a variety of formats & include tall narrow designs as well as borders. All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric. There's a broad range of subjects to choose from including country cottages flowers hearts & festive Christmas trees so whatever the occasion there is bound to be a design that suits it perfectly. There are general instructions & simple stitch diagrams at the beginning of the book so even those new to cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects as well as notes on fabric preparation & washing instructions. ...

A handy handbag sized photo album perfect for carrying around your treasured photo&8217;s. made from faux leather in a dark blue with gold coloured protective corners the album measures Approx. 17.5 x 12 x 2.5 cm can hold up to 36 photos & is landscape format. ...

Not sure what to play? Wish you had all your favorite tunes in one book? This Mini Fake Book for Trumpet" has the answer with 101 much-loved songs & melodies from across the decades cleverly compiled in one bumper volume. Each book is packed with themes from film TV & theater including " Harry Potter" " The Flintstones" " Grease" " Cabaret" " Annie" " Wizard of Oz" as well as pop classics from Robbie Williams George Michael Kate Bush Abba Kylie Minogue. Jazz standards from the likes of Gershwin & Porter as well as well-known classical & folk tunes by JS Bach Mozart Tchaikovsky Schubert Faure & many many more! All the tunes have been carefully arranged by Sally Adams to & covers grades 1- 5 level in melody & chord symbol format. Ideal for buskers young & old or as an alternative to traditional studies for improvising or simply for fun these have to be the definitive compilations with something for everyone!" ...

Michelle Powell has designed this gorgeous collection of mini gift boxes decorated using pretty papers glitter ribbons & any other kind of embellishment you can think of. They can be used to hold wedding favours tiny gifts for handing to guests at the end of a party or simply to hold a small personal present for someone special. Craft shops are filled with readymade ones but it is easy & much more fun to make your own! They are an ideal way of using up all your left over scraps from other projects & all you need are some basic craft materials & tools. This title features twenty original designs & twenty alternatives based on the same methods. It

Includes:: clear step-by-step instructions & complete materials & tools lists provided for each project. It provides numerous designs colours & styles to choose from.

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Oblivious to the sound of chalk scratching on blackboard Nicky stared wide eyed into the pages of the atlas. The Mediterranean landscape beckoned & it occurred to her that Egypt
- land of mystery Bedouin tents & Turkish delight
- didn't seem very far away at all.. . Thirty years later & determined to help Willow Foundation Nicky decided it was the perfect time for a sponsored run with a difference: a never-been-done-before trek of 11 063km in under 40 days driving all the way to the Great Pyramid & back in a 50 year old Mini
- ten countries three continents.. .A lone expedition it would undoubtedly be an epic & arduous drive without a support crew enduring potholes sandstorms & occasional wayward camels; but it would also be an incredible adventure with every mile the car covered helping children devastated by life threatening disease. This book follows Nicky's journey from preparing the Mini to crossing the scorching sands of North Africa & the Middle East all the way to the exhaustion & sheer elation of elation of finishing back at Hatfield House again. An inspiring & informative read.


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Put the power of voodoo to work in the office--so you wont have to! With a mini corporate voodoo doll & 32 page executive spellbook youre practically guaranteed to turn nasty colleagues into friendly allies. & if youre looking for a raise or hoping for a promotion you can hardly go wrong with this hilarious kit. ...

The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" is your perfect companion to Europe's most visited & romantic capital. Discover Paris' highlights with stunning photography & detailed coverage plus a full-colour section introducing Paris' hottest sights such as the Eiffel Tower & the stylish Marais quarter. Find detailed practical advice on what to see & do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels & restaurants the trendiest bars & the most old-fashioned cafes & more offbeat attractions such as new cutting-edge arts space 'the 104'. " The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" also helps you to plan day-trips from the city to Europe's biggest attractions: Disneyland Paris & Versailles. Pocket-sized & portable this updated 4th edition comes complete with new colour maps with grid references to help you explore every corner of this romantic city. Make the most of your break with " The Mini Rough Guide to Paris"." ...

Englands Daily Telegraph sponsors an annual contest for this unique genre a sort of prose haiku. A mini-saga is a story with a beginning middle & end but it can only be fifty words long exactly (try it it isnt easy). Herewith are the winning 2001 entries: witty inventive provocative tantalizing mini tales -- of love tragedy religion horror the future -- & other strong contenders as selected by the committee led by the noted SF author Brian Aldiss as well as some specially commissioned pieces. & the winner is! Nigel Lodges Regular Meetings"" ...

Like mother like daughter...! Shopaholic Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood)'s two-year-old is.. .spirited. She knows what she wants whether it's a grown-up Prada handbag or a toy pony (40% off so a bargain surely?) When yet another shopping trip turns to mayhem Becky decides it's time to give Minnie her own pocket money. Is it a bad sign when Minnie goes instantly overdrawn? Minnie isn't the only one in financial crisis. As the Bank of London collapses people are having to Cut Back. Everyone needs cheering up so what better way to do it than to throw a fabulous surprise party? A thrifty party of course. Except economising & keeping a secret have never been Becky's strong points.. . ...