Drawing on work previously published in the Search Press ' Beginner's Guide' series of needlecraft books this definitive guide to stitching provides a must-have reference for anyone interested in stitching & embroidery. Aimed at both absolute beginners as well as those wishing to explore new areas or to develop their existing skills this book provides a complete step-by-step guide to traditional stitching techniques including drawn thread work hardanger goldwork stumpwork silk shading crewel work mountmellick & blackwork. Each section is written by an expert in that particular field & leads the reader carefully through the history of the technique; the materials & equipment required; & the most popular stitches used. Each section

Includes:: hands-on projects & are beautifully illustrated with examples of the author's work as well as step-by-step photographs & diagrams of the methods used. This timely book is the perfect choice for anyone whose interest in stitching has been re-awakened by the current trends in home sewing & who wishes to make beautiful h&-embroidered items for their home.

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When the Second World War broke out stitched items suddenly became absolutely vital. A massive production of uniforms & stitched equipment took over factories & raw materials while in the home every scrap of thread was utilised. The stories in these pages are of weddings; parachute drops in the dead of night into enemy territory; lice & mud in the trenches; & regimental insignia embroidered onto pyjamas until the men came home & secret stitched hidden from brutal guards. This gripping & unusual history offers a glimpse into the courage endurance ingenuity & skill of the men women & children who struggled to survive wartime conditions at home & overseas & through the hard years of rationing which followed. ...

Whether you are saving for a particular goal planning towards retirement or simply maximising your capital financial guru Alvin Hall helps you to: Make more informed choices about your investments. Learn basic analysis techniques to minimize risk & maximize reward. Understand your own risk tolerance & find an investment style that suits your personality & circumstances. Investing in the stock market can be a complex business but with practical examples & clear definitions Alvin makes it a highly accessible one regardless of your investment experience. Providing easy comparisons of the features benefits rewards & risks among the three different asset classes this is the ultimate guide to feeling more comfortable (and smarter) about your investment decisions. ...

Experience all of Stockholms attractions with this up-to date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover beautiful hotels authentic restaurants the citys trendiest places & night spots & also get tips on shopping & what to do with a limited budget. Also
Includes:: Perfect Day Festivals & Events Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Swedish Phrase Book & index. With MARCO POLO Stockholm youll experience a cosmopolitan city where the wilderness reaches into the centre & where elks occasionally lose their way in the streets. This practical pocket-sized guide leads you between magnificent buildings to street cafes where you get a blanket to keep warm & along the narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town which during the long summer nights turn into party central. The Insider Tips reveal where you can visit the longest & deepest underground art gallery with a metro ticket & where those with a sweet tooth can satisfy their desires. The Perfect Day gives you a variety of experiences from the Swedish capital: from a walnut baguette breakfast in Sodermalm to the trendy Sofo quarter with its little shops & a relaxing evening in the Gondolen bar floating above the citys rooftops. Panels in each chapter of the main section suggest things to do if youre on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The City Walks chapter takes you to some lovely places: get to know Stockholm from the water or see some modern art in the former military facilities on Skeppsholmen isl&. Finally the Dos & Donts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the city. MARCO POLO Stockholm provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around theres a detailed street atlas inside a useful public transport map in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
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In 18th century Stockholm as the winds of revolution rage through the great capitals of Europe the key to a nations fate rests in the hands of an unlikely hero. Emil Larsson is a drinker card player & contented bachelor until he is told that his position at the Office of Excise & Customs depends on his settling down & finding a wife. Mrs Sparrow proprietor of an exclusive gaming house fortune teller (and confidante of King Gustav III) offers to lay an Octavo for him
- a form of cartomancy which can divine his future if he can find the eight individuals who can help him realise his vision. When Mrs Sparrow wins a mysterious fan in her card game the Octavos deeper powers are revealed. No longer just a game of the heart collecting his Eight is now crucial to pulling his country back from the brink of rebellion & chaos. A debut novel full of opulent period detail brilliantly interweaving history romance & intrigue in which one mans fortune holds the key to a nations precarious fate. A delicious page-turner that brings 18th century Stockholm to vivid life complete with scandal conspiracy mystery & a hint of magic.
- Eleanor Brown New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters http://pinterest.com/tworoadsbooks/the-stockholm-octavo/

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Now in its tenth edition Stockleys Drug Interactions is still the most indispensible & authoritative international source of drug interaction information. Based upon the many thousands of published clinical papers & reports it provides a series of detailed yet concise monographs designed for quick & easy reference. Each monograph contains a summary clinical evidence for the interaction under discussion its probable mechanism clinical importance & management. Now also

Includes:: complimentary individual online access to Stockleys Drug Interactions on Medicines Complete for one year.

Features: 1. Covers interactions between therapeutic drugs proprietary medicines some commonly used herbal medicines foods drinks pesticides & drugs of abuse. 2. Provides a comprehensive & fully-referenced discussion of the available clinical evidence for interactions an assessment of their clinical importance & gives clear practical guidance on how to manage the interaction all in detailed yet concise monographs. 3. Content is clinically relevant evaluated & evidence-based & provides the depth of critical information that is often missing from more general reference works. 4. Based on published sources & fully referenced. 5. Global coverage
- inclusion of drugs used worldwide. 6 Part of a family of drug interactions resources including a quick reference pocket book Stockleys Drug Interactions Pocket Companion a specialist herbal interactions text Stockleys Herbal Medicines Interactions & Stockleys Drug Interactions Alerts which contains data suitable for integration into dispensing & prescribing systems. New in this edition. The tenth edition has been comprehensively updated in-line with published literature & contains information on many new drugs including amifampridine dapoxetine febuxostat fingolimod HCV- protease inhibitors (boceprevir & telaprevir) omalizumab & tapentadol. Some highlights include: * Content has been updated to include new advice regarding the concurrent use of oral contraceptives & antibacterials; * Table of P-glycoprotein inhibitors has been revised & updated; * Tables of cytochrome P450 inducers & inhibitors have been revised & updated; * Table of drugs that prolong the QT-interval has been revised & updated.




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The small & conveniently sized quick-reference Stockley's Drug Interactions Pocket Companion 2013 continues to provide the busy healthcare professional with a trustworthy affordable & practical clinical reference on drug interactions & their management. It draws on the wealth of clinically evaluated evidence-based information on drug
- drug drug
- herb & drug
- food interactions that is presented in the latest revalidated updates of the full reference work Stockley's Drug Interactions.

Includes:: over 2 000 interaction monographs pertaining to specific drugs or drug groups including 75 new monographs. New & updated interactions advice including the addition of drugs such as eslicarbazepine maraviroc & roflumilast & updates to the list of drugs that have a risk of prolonging the QT interval. Structured alphabetically for ease of searching with a comprehensive back of book index. Easy-to-use severity rating symbols offer guidance to the user on the clinical significance of the interaction. Quick-reference format summarises the interaction & management advice. An essential clinical reference for physicians pharmacists nurses & other healthcare professionals.




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Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love & knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories & little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts & feats including superstitions at sea the history of animals on the waves
- until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships
- & how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy it is packed with informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he explores marine myths & unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea such as whether Lord Nelson's body was really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his death at Trafalgar. Interspersed throughout are salty sayings showing the modern words & phrases that originate from the mariners of old
- 'cut of his jib' 'high & dry' 'the coast is clear' 'first rate' & 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic black & white line drawings Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany" is a charming giftbook guaranteed to appeal to the sailing enthusiast but also amuse & inform even the staunchest landlubber."


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Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...