From Debbie Bliss the UKs foremost knitwear designer comes this handy little book of tips & hints which is aimed at both new knitters who want a quick reference guide to the basics of the craft & more experienced knitters who want to improve their techniques & begin to create their own ideas. Debbie takes you through the basics from choosing your yarns casting on & off & simple shaping through to more complex procedures such as how to incorporate buttons & beads into your creations. She also offers her top tips for helping to correct common errors. With beautiful photography & simple illustrations guiding you through the processes step by step this is the perfect book to have in your workbag at all times. ...

Tips for Success
- Ice Skating" is a clear & easy-to-grasp guide to the fundamental principles of the figure-skating ice-dance
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Cath Kidstons easy style conjures up a way of life that many aspire to but few achieve. Described in the Times" as the other domestic goddess & in the " Daily Telegraph" as the woman who made cabbage roses funky & delivered nursery prints polka dots & candy stripes to modern bohemia he look is desirable & accessible. " Tips for Vintage Style" distills the essence from Vintage Style giving you the ultimate book of hints for your home. Covering kitchens bathrooms bedrooms sitting rooms & even home offices Caths practical & inspirational advice will show you the smallest steps can make the biggest differences. You will see the best ways to use up leftover wallpaper & fabric discover how to make your bathroom a haven get tips on the best places to find the best old furniture & kitchenware
- in short you will learn how to create a home that will be the envy of all your friends."
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Packed with hints & tips on everything you need to know to get the best out of your ice cream maker this handy book will show you how to make the perfect ice cream. Incorporating a wide range of recipes there is something for everyone from luxurious & creamy ice creams to zingy sorbets & refreshing granitas. Features advice on: choosing the right kind of ice cream maker for your needs basic foolproof recipes that always work avoiding & solving common problems such as ice crystals & grainy textures choosing the right ingredients & combining flavours. Tips for Your Ice Cream Maker is packed with top tips insider knowledge & recipe ideas
- impress your family & friends with your own range of ice creams!
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Tipton has been described as the quintessence of the Black Country. In the early nineteenth century its coal mines were said to be 'inexhaustible' & its ironworks 'on a most extensive scale' all served by a dense network of canals. By the end of the 1800s mining & iron making were in decline but manufacturing output continued to grow with a myriad of iron & steel working trades & engineering activities many related to the automotive & electrical industries. All this industrial activity left a scarred landscape with almost a quarter of Tipton's surface being classified as derelict in the late 1940s. Since that time there has been a gradual process of regeneration but the pace increased rapidly in the 1980s when many of the traditional industries closed & their sites were redeveloped for residential use. Tipton Through Time shows how the town has evolved into a new green post industrial landscape. ...

Tissue Salts are a group of 12 minerals that should be present in our bodies to ensure good health & well-being. These salts are found naturally in the earth's rocks & soil & are present in food grown organically in mineral-rich soils. This title explains how the 12 tissue salts (each presented in its own chapter) can be used to supplement our diet not only to promote good health but also to treat specific ailments. It details how we can boost our intake of these salts both with tablets or drops & by eating appropriate fruit & vegetables. The title ends with an ' Ailment chart' for quick referencing. In her easy down-to-earth manner Margaret Roberts laces her advice with case studies & personal anecdotes. For anyone interested in boosting or maintaining their health by natural means. ...

Here is a modern interpretation of an old pack of cards faithful to the symbolism of the originals but offering a contemporary twist to reflect current issues. It is easier to understand & more fun than the tarot. The cards are combined with a guidebook on layout & interpretation. ...

In April 1912 the unthinkable happened
- the supposedly unsinkable Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg. Or so it was thought.
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It boasted libraries palm tress swimming pools a 50-phone switchboard & was nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower. No shes not a skyscraper shes the Titanic! To commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the White Star Liner RMS Titanic in 2012 Titanic A Very Peculiar History delves into the human stories of both crew & passengers & the incredible feats of engineering & design involved in her construction. The book also takes a look at events that occurred once the ship was wrecked from discovering what dead passengers had tried to take with them to assessing the likelihood of us ever being able to raise the wreck for more study. Featuring a colour insert with a guide to the many decks on board letters from the liners passengers & crew & and an in-depth look at the events that led to the ships unpredictable sinking Titanic A Very Peculiar History is a great all-round look at the quirky scary & amazing facts & stories surrounding the Titanics conception construction & maiden voyage. ...

Can you crack the morse code messages design your own luggage label steer the ship clear of the icebergs & draw yourself on the grand staircase of the Titanic? Thats just a sample of Professor Zogs inventive nautical activities in this quirky compendium of facts & puzzles based on the unsinkable White Star liner. Its the perfect way to have some creative fun & learn more about the white-knuckle sinking of the Titanic. This Splat-a-fact Activity Book features a huge variety of puzzles jokes & activities. It has something for everyone & is big enough to keep children entertained & interested for hours on end. ...