In a world where finding even ten minutes to do nothing the benefits of meditation can be profound. Meditation is simply a way of giving our brains a well-deserved break & can actually help our brains to function healthy & happily. This beautifully illustrated guide is an inspiring & practical book which shows you how to meditate without the need for uncomfortable lotus positions or prayer beads! With his typical gentle & insightful humour Matthews guide to meditation will enable to you to feel more present more youthful have more energy & greater concentration improve your mood & sleep more soundly. ...

When Catherine Ducane disappears in the heart of New Orleans the local cops react rapidly
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Twenty-third century Earth ravaged by climate change looks backwards to the holy ideal of a pre-industrial Eden. Political power has been grabbed by a few powerful families & their green saints. Millions of people are imprisoned in teeming cities; millions more labour on Pharaonic projects to rebuild ruined ecosystems. On the moons of Jupiter & Saturn the Outers descendants of refugees from Earths repressive regimes have constructed a wild variety of self-sufficient cities & settlements: scientific utopias crammed with exuberant creations of the genetic arts; the last outposts of every kind of democratic tradition. The fragile detente between the Outer cities & the dynasties of Earth is threatened by the ambitions of the rising generation of Outers who want to break free of their cosy inward-looking pocket paradises colonise the rest of the Solar System & drive human evolution in a hundred new directions. On Earth many demand pre-emptive action against the Outers before its too late; others want to exploit the talents of their scientists & gene wizards. Amid campaigns for peace & reconciliation political machinations crude displays of military might & espionage by cunningly wrought agents the two branches of humanity edge towards war.. . ...

When Bobby Pendragon arrives on the territory of Quillan he discovers a whole new meaning to the word competition! Quillan is heading for destruction the people have lost control of their own future & are struggling just to survive. The only chance they have of finding a better life is to play the Quillan Games but this is more dangerous than you would think. Game masters Veego & La Berge have created a world filled with competition using the people of Quillan as pawns in their crazy computer-driven games. To triumph in the games is to live the life of a king but to lose is to die! Pendragon realises the only way to save this troubled territory is to beat Veego & La Berge at their own games & dismantle their nightmare fun house. But there is a lot at stake for Bobby Pendragon more than he could ever have imagined... Let the games begin! ...

Simply stitched rustic apples buttoned quirky birds beautiful bunnies a family of teddy bears cute cats country dolls & homespun hearts are just some of the patterns in this book all created with flair & originality by Anne-Pia. She also

Includes:: a fun range of Christmas angels & snowmen a Father Christmas & a quilted wallhanging. Accompanied by illustrations patterns & templates these charming projects & Annes easy-to-follow- instructions make this book a must-have for anyone looking for unusual gift ideas or something special for the home.

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The projects combine simple patchwork & applique felt & trim embellishments & decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs & colour theme & the projects cover a range of festive gifts & decorations. Designs are suitable for stitchers of all abilities whatever time they have available with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in either 3 hours 2 days or a week. ...

Quilters love to use their skills & their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members & this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts & wall quilts to showcase the quilters skills or to celebrate the love of quilts. Additional projects include sewing notions home accessories & miscellaneous gifts. The projects use a variety of quilting skills but also general sewing embroidery punch needle etc. Sewing aids & organisers include pincushions ruler holders & wool sewing wallet. Minis & wall quilts reflect traditional & whimsical styles. Other items include a quillow pillows purse set backpack lap throws table runners fabric bowls & more. ...

Talented author Mandy Shaw shares her fresh approach to quilting with an emphasis on fun fast results & fabulous quilts! Full step-by-step instructions guide you through 10 gorgeous quilting projects ti stitch & sew that have plenty of 'wow' factor but won't take a lifetime to complete. All the projects can be made using fat quarters & when the main project is finished Mandy shows you how to use up the remaining scraps of fabric to sew delightful accessories toys home decor items & gifts. Projects include wall hangings a cot quilt picnic rug & ' Welcome' sampler. With a clear & comprehensive section covering techniques tips & templates this is a book for quilters & sewing enthusiasts to dip into again & again. ...

Award-winning quilt artist Ineke Berlyn shows how to use the most innovative quilt art techniques to make a range of quilted items from bags books personalized quilt journals fabric postcards to vase covers boxes & even dolls. All the latest materials & techniques are covered: painting with acrylic paints transfer paints using Lutradur as a base using computer printing stencils Markal Painsticks Bondaweb recycling found objects stitching by hand & machine punching holes & burning & distressing with the soldering iron & other heat tools. The author is one of the most innovative textile artists in applying techniques to any kind of object. She brings her wealth of experience knowledge & enthusiasm to this book. Any quilter or indeed textile artist will find this book full of inspirational ideas backed up with full technique information & step-by-step projects. ...

Every quilter whether you are new or more experienced should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting patchwork & applique it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork quilting & applique techniques & is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume & the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice & instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters. It also features over 15 quilt projects including cot quilts bed quilts lap quilts bags cushions wall hangings table mats & runners & other beautiful projects for the home. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions clear diagrams & stunning photography combine to create this must-have resource for quilters of all abilities. Techniques covered include quilting basics such as making a quilt sandwich hand & machine quilting basting & binding a quilt. Other techniques include big stitch sashiko free motion corded & stuffed (trapunto) quilting. There are instructions for over 100 different patchwork blocks with detailed instructions for different kinds of piecing such as English paper piecing foundation piecing & strip piecing. Techniques for applique are also included which cover different types of applique such as needle-turn; reverse inlaid & shadow applique as well as using freezer paper & fusible web. ...