Acclaimed for their searing wit & their deep humanity this magnificent cycle of novels -- in which Patrick Melrose battles to survive the savageries of his childhood & lead a self-determined life -- is one of the major achievements in English fiction. Perhaps the most brilliant English novelist of his generation Alan Hollinghurst Ive loved Edward St Aubyns Patrick Melrose novels. Read them all now David Nicholls The wit of Wilde the lightness of Wodehouse the waspishness of Waugh. A joy Zadie Smith At once epic & intimate appalling & comic the Melrose novels are masterpieces Maggie OFarrell ...

The 2012 edition of the Yearbook of Astronomy celebrates Sir Patrick Moores remarkable fifty-year tenure on the book with a selection of the best writing to have appeared in its pages & a special picture section showing the most important & astonishing astronomical photographs from the era. It also contains all of the usual excellent

Features: articles by some of the worlds top astronomers an authoritative collection of charts & astronomical data & a month-by-month guide to events in the coming year: planets eclipses comets meteors nebulae & phases of the moon. The sort of book that beggars the reviewers powers of expression.. . These charts are masterpieces of clarity & detail.. . Indispensable Astronomy & Space

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This fully updated 2013 edition of this essential guide features a range of specially commissioned articles by some of the worlds top astronomers an authoritative collection of charts & astronomical data & a special picture section featuring some of the most important astronomical events of the year. It also

Includes:: a month-by-month guide to events in the coming year: planets eclipses comets meteors nebulae & phases of the moon. A first-rate curtain raiser for a year that offers a stream of astronomical treats Observer Science Books of the Year The sort of book that beggars the reviewers powers of expression.. . These charts are masterpieces of clarity & detail.. . Indispensable Astronomy & Space

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For almost thirty years Patrick Swayze has been an icon of masculinity & sex appeal strong but sensitive romantic yet dangerous. In this intimate & revealing biography bestselling author Wendy Leigh shares the inspiring untold story of Patrick's incredible life: his show business childhood his fairy-tale love affair with wife Lisa Niemi his catapult into alcoholism after his father's untimely death the daredevil exploits that almost killed him & his courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Ever since the steamy low-budget film Dirty Dancing skyrocketed Patrick to fame & cemented his place in the hearts of audiences around the world he has been one of our most cherished public figures. Based on interviews with countless sources who have never spoken about Patrick before
- from the Texas beauty who shared his first kiss to the woman he almost married to the manager who worked closely with him from his teen idol days until his romantic tour de force in Ghost
- & many more Leigh unveils surprising details about the charismatic actor's life on- & off-screen. This groundbreaking biography of the un-forgettable entertainer is the mesmerizing enduring & definitive story of a man who captured our hearts.

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Jack Ryan returns to take on Irish terrorists in Clancy's third No 1 bestselling thriller -- now reissued with a new cover. When Ryan foils an Ulster Liberation Army terrorist attack on the Prince of Wales & his family his courageous actions not only win him the admiration of an entire nation they also arouse the enmity & hatred of that nation's most dangerous men. Now a ULA target himself Jack Ryan plunges into the murky world of counter-intelligence where he uncovers a connection between the ULA & an international underground network that places him at the forefront of the deadly battle against international terrorism & pitches him into the most desperate struggle of his life! ...

The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns. Immediately recognisable her unique design language & sure sense of graphic control has seen her label become a hugely successful global brand in the decade since its launch. From her early signature bags the collection has grown to include a complete womenswear line accessories travel & homeware sold in shops & outlets worldwide. Giving a personal account of what informs her work & inspires her designs Orla looks at pattern in all its manifestations
- the impact of scale & proportion rhythm & texture & the all-important dimension of colour. With her prints applied to a wide range of products from bags & clothing to decorative objects & soft furnishings she is in a unique position to comment on all the ways in which pattern can enrich our lives. Illustrated with many examples of Orlas work along with inspirational images that have shaped her style the result is both a visual treasury & a thoughtful guide to using pattern with flair & confidence.
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An introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting this practical book shows students how to interpret the human form & look at clothing through the eyes of a designer rather than a consumer. As well as explaining the proportions of human anatomy the book introduces key tools & then takes the reader from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Step-by-step illustrations show how to create basic bodice sleeve skirt dress & trouser blocks before demonstrating how to adapt these to create patterns for original designs. There is also a chapter dedicated to digital technology & how this is increasingly being used in both colleges & industry. The book also examines a selection of the author's own creative designs encouraging experimentation with the potential of pattern cutting. ...

Major changes have occurred in the last few years in the methods of cutting & manufacturing outerwear. Light clothing companies are now manufacturing these heavy garments because of the development of fusible interlinings & new manufacturing techniques which have resulted in the deskilling of traditional tailoring methods. Outerwear has consquently assumed much greater importance in light clothing courses & this book
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- has been written to reflect these industrial changes. It offers a course of practical & theoretical study which is related to specific garment types & fabrics. An essential manual for students at every level. Suitable for use in CGLI BTEC & degree courses this uniquely comprehensive work is certain to become a standard textbook on its subject.

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This unique book contains a full range of blocks & patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie beachwear & leisurewear. It explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations. All the instructions have been tried & tested
- so they work. This book: offers many 'tips of the trade' to give a professional appearance to completed garments; encourages you to experiment in textbook size by supplying one-fifth scale blocks; demonstrates how to make the fullest use of patterns as practiced in industry; & considers the influence of choice of fabric on the way a pattern works. New features include tips for achieving the best results when taking personal measurements optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes thongs tankinis basques bustiers & hipster trousers.
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The Pattern Cutting Primer is the ultimate resource for keen sewers & aspiring fashion designers looking to get to grips with every aspect of pattern design & customisation. This practical & accessible book covers all the basics of pattern design & cutting & gives readers the confidence to take matters into their own hands & produce perfect patterns for all garments & styles. Featuring clear step-by-step instructions the Pattern Cutting Primer covers all the basics of tools & equipment pattern symbols & fabrics drafting techniques pattern developments finishing & even gives guidelines on how to sell & market your own patterns. The perfect resource for all amateur & professional pattern-makers designers & students. ...