Everyone has a talent & theres never been a better time to turn your talent into turnover. Written in plain English this book by small business guru Emma Jones takes you step-by-step through the process & is also packed with case studies & top tips from people who have successfully made the leap. Produced in partnership with Country Living Magazine" this book is for anyone who has a passion skill or hobby & an interest in turning it into a business. You will discover how to: make sales beyond your friends & family; promote your brand & become well known; register your company & manage your finances; embrace technology to save you time & money; convey a professional image both online & off; & create a support network & work with partners. Above all it shows you how to make money from doing what you love." ...

This text is designed for turners who have mastered the basics of the craft & are looking for creative ideas to expand their range & develop their skills. 50 design projects are included in this text each illustrated by a working drawing & colour photograph. The projects include a variety of native & exotic timbers. ...

This is an exploration of our preoccupation with the weather as heard on BBC Radi 3: Changing Climates. In his trademark style Richard Mabey weaves together science art & memoirs (including his own) to show the weather's impact on our culture & national psyche. He rambles through the myths of Golden Summers & our persistent state of denial about the winter; the Impressionists' love affair with London smog seasonal affective disorder (SAD
- do we all get it?) & the mysteries of storm migraines; herrings falling like hail in Norfolk & Saharan dust reddening south-coast cars; moonbows dog-suns fog-mirages & Constable's clouds; the fact that English has more words for rain than Inuit has for snow; the curious eccentricity of country clothing & the mathematical behaviour of umbrella sales. We should never apologise for our obsession with the weather. It is one of the most profound influences on the way we live & something we all experience in common. No wonder it's the natural subject for a greeting between total strangers: ' Turned out nice again.'
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Here is the ultimate one-volume story of Turners life & work. superb colour plates illuminate Turners range dramatic views ...

Improved with colour photography & a friendlier design this classic book takes on new life. Detailed information on all aspects of turning boxes from cutting & seasoning the wood to finishing the piece & easy to follow examples make it easy for any woodworker to learn how to turn a box. The book begins with basic design considerations & the tools & equipment needed. This is followed by detailed instructions for turning each part of the box as well as variations. Each chapter

Includes:: several step-by-step photo essays to lead the reader through the process. The book also

Includes:: a gallery & sections on decorative techniques & finishing.



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How to turn forty: 1. Set yourself a personal challenge. 2. Clear wardrobe of all age-inappropriate clothing. 3. Relax. How not to turn forty: 1. Have a complete meltdown.. . High-flier Matt Beckford's sole ambition is to turn forty with his life sorted. With a Porsche on the drive & a job that requires him to spend more time in BA's club lounge than his own lounge it looks like things are going in the right direction. But when Matt's wife unexpectedly calls time on their marriage a chain of events is set in motion that very quickly sees him facing forty broke homeless & completely alone. But all is not lost because Matt has a plan.. . ...

A guide to the art of turning delicate bowls & goblets from freshly felled unseasoned wood. Using green" timber enables you to choose & cut your own wood. The author explains how to harvest & store timber & how to make the best use of the grain patterns & other properties. Six projects are described & illustrated: a cross-grain translucent bowl; a cross-grain natural-edge bowl; an end-grain bowl; a natural-edge end-grain bowl; a natural-edge end-grain goblet; & a part-turned bowl." ...

A gripping novel of passion intrigue & ambition set against the backdrop of 1950s Britain in the popular tradition of Kate Morton. Cambridge 1952. When Ellen Kingsley embarks upon an exciting career in scientific research she soon finds herself caught in a bitter world of rivalry & ambition. Resisting the advances of charismatic Mark Pharaoh who will stop at nothing in his pursuit of success she moves to London & falls in love with dashing Alec Hunter. Then a chance encounter introduces Pharaoh to Ellens old school friend the captivating India Mayhew & they embark upon a passionate love affair that leaves destruction in its wake. & amid a web of deceit & desire long-held secrets will be revealed with far-reaching consequences... ...

A gripping novel of passion intrigue & ambition set against the backdrop of 1950s Britain in the popular tradition of Kate Morton. Cambridge 1952. When Ellen Kingsley embarks upon an exciting career in scientific research she soon finds herself caught in a bitter world of rivalry & ambition. Resisting the advances of charismatic Mark Pharaoh who will stop at nothing in his pursuit of success she moves to London & falls in love with dashing Alec Hunter. Then a chance encounter introduces Pharaoh to Ellen's old school friend the captivating India Mayhew & they embark upon a passionate love affair that leaves destruction in its wake. & amid a web of deceit & desire long-held secrets will be revealed with far-reaching consequences... ...

Are you ready to create a new Turning Point in your life? Have you ever looked back over time & noticed that there were certain turning points that literally changed the direction of your life? For most people these turning points are created by circumstance & without direction. In this life-changing book Dr Rohan Weerasinghe will show you exactly how to create & direct your own turning points whenever you choose to. You will be guided through a Six Step Change Process that can be applied to any area of your life from health to relationships & from money to career. You will also be given practical powerful tools that will enable you to: Identify exactly whose values you are living by Create a completely new financial template for your life Inject more health & vitality into your life Discover the seven blocks that crush positive change Focus in on your true life-purpose Find the critical point of contact between intent & attraction Discover the recipe for creating lifelong fun & passionate relationships. A 6 Step Process for Transforming Your Life. ...