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| "Snitte: The Danish Art of Whittling : Make beautiful wooden birds" |
| "A fascinating practical introduction to the Danish art of whittling with inspiration and instructions for making adorable decorative wooden birds Snitte Denmark's art of wood whittling is a rite of passage for most Scandinavians and the passion for it lasts a lifetime Wood whittling's practical outdoorsy nature has been married to fine craftsmanship in this beautiful book about creating wood-sculpted birds that can be left uncoloured and crisp as they are in wood or coloured carefully to make exquisite sculptures Written by a passionate Danish woodsman Frank Egholm the book teaches even the beginner the basics of wood whittling a bird shape with step-by-step demonstrations (and templates) how to mount them elegantly on real pieces of wood and how to paint them delicately to bring out their colourful beauty From the familiar robin blue tit and wagtail to the less common yellowhammer the book has templates for eight European birds Whether you are new to whittling or are looking for a fresh project with your whittling skills this is a perfect book to make something special and tap into the wonders of Scandinavian craft"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Soil and Soul : People versus Corporate Power" |
| "It is easy to feel helpless in the face of the torrent of information about environmental catastrophes taking place all over the world In this powerful and provocative book Scottish writer and campaigner Alastair McIntosh shows how it is still possible for individuals and communities to take on the might of corporate power and emerge victorious As a founder of the Isle of Eigg Trust McIntosh helped the beleaguered residents of Eigg to become the first Scottish community ever to clear their laird from his own estate And plans to turn a majestic Hebridean mountain into a superquarry were overturned after McIntosh persuaded a Native American warrior chief to visit the Isle of Harris and testify at the government inquiry This extraordinary book weaves together theology mythology economics ecology history poetics and politics as the author journeys towards a radical new philosophy of community spirit and place His daring and imaginative responses to the destruction of the natural world make Soil and Soul an uplifting inspirational and often richly humorous read"
Price: 9.49 |
| "Growing Vines to Make Wines by Nick Poulter (Paperback, 1998)" |
| "This book is a fully updated amalgamation of two previously published titles - Growing Vines (1972) and Wines from your Vines (1974) It is concise yet detailed and covers all aspects from planting the vines through cropping and vinification to enjoying the final product The quality of English wine is constantly improving and this book will help the amateur to produce high-quality wine from home-grown grapes providing the right varieties are used and the simple rules followed"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Permaculture Design: A Step by Step Guide by Aranya (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Are you excited about permaculture but unclear how to put it into practice for yourself? In this unique full colour guide experienced permaculture teacher Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end using clear explanations flowcharts and diagrams It is based on course worksheets which have been designed refined and tested on students over time Linking theory to practice he places the ethics principles philosophies tools and techniques directly into the context of the process itself While written for anyone with a basic grasp of permaculture this book also has plenty to offer the more experienced designer This guide covers Systems and patterns Working as part of a design team Land and non-land based design Design frameworks Site surveying and map making Interviewing clients Working with large client groups Identifying functions Choosing systems and elements Placement and integration Creating a design proposal Project management Presenting your ideas to clients and much more A great reference for anyone who has done or is thinking of doing any kind of permaculture course"
Price: 10.99 |
| "Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design" |
| "This is the first book to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century who was as famous for his work in film as for his corporate identity and graphic work Saul Bass (1920-1996) created some of the most compelling images of American postwar visual culture Having extended the remit of graphic design to include film titles he went on to transform the genre His best-known works include a series of unforgettable posters and title sequences for films such as Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo and Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm and Anatomy of a Murder He also created some of the most famous logos and corporate identity campaigns of the century including those for major companies such as AT&T Quaker Oats United Airlines and Minolta His wife and collaborator Elaine joined the Bass office in the late 1950s Together they created an impressive series of award-winning short films including the Oscar-winning Why Man Creates as well as an equally impressive series of film titles ranging from Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus in the early 1960s to Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear and Casino in the 1990s Designed by Saul Bass's daughter Jennifer and written by distinguished design historian Pat Kirkham who knew Saul Bass this book contains more than 1400 illustrations many from the Bass archive and never published before providing an in-depth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century This definitive study is eagerly anticipated by design and film enthusiasts"
Price: 37.99 |
| "Winning Chess Endings by Everyman Chess (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Winning Chess Endings teaches endgame strategies in an exciting new way--by putting the player in the middle of the action with firsthand stories taken directly from famous matches Pull up a chair and watch the world's most exciting chess endings Then become an endgame master! Winning Chess Endings explains how to Relentlessly find checkmates from easy to hard in all basic endgame patterns Master the intricacies of King and Pawn Endings Win consistently in the most common endgame--the Rook ending Master the pros and cons of Bishop vs Knight Endgames Seize the advantage in Rook Pawn and Queen Pawn endings Play like a grandmaster in solitaire endings"
Price: 12.49 |
| "The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: A Modern Guide to a Fascinating Chess Opening by Christoph Scheerer (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Do you like setting your opponent problems from the very first move? And are you happy to roll the dice and take some risks? Then enter the intriguing world of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit! The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is a dangerous attacking opening which has amassed a cult following - a loyal band of supporters like no other in chess White sacrifices a pawn in return for a strong initiative which tests Black's defensive capabilities to the limit Some experts have questioned its objective soundness but there's no doubting its effectiveness over the board where pressure and a ticking clock often mean it's impossible to find the right defence In this book Christoph Scheerer takes a modern-day look at the gambit He examines in detail the most promising lines for White and the most resilient defences for Black discusses the key ideas for both sides and highlights the many traps awaiting the unsuspecting player It includes up-to-date coverage of the key lines It is packed with original ideas and analysis It is ideal for club and tournament players"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Shorter Catechism" |
| "Well known manual of doctrine for all those requiring an introduction to the Christian FaithThis edition contains the addition of scripture proofs in full & notes by Roderick Lawson The Westminster shorter catechism has been an effective tool for teaching the Christian faith to young and old for over 300 years and is still used in Presbyterian and other reformed churches to this dayThis is one of the most popular editions as it contains proof texts to aid a parent or teacher in their instruction"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Big Book of Questions & Answers About Jesus : A Family Guide to Jesus' life and ministry" |
| "Following on from the success of the original Big Book of Questions and Answers this book tackles the many questions that children have about Jesus includingWhat was special about Jesus? Why did Jesus heal sick people? Why did Jesus have to die? How can I give my life to Jesus?An answer is given for each question accompanied by a page of reading and a memory verse To help the children take the message on board there are activities and suggestions for discussion Prayers are also given to encourage them to bring every aspect of life to their Heavenly FatherAn invaluable tool for introducing children to Jesus and helping them to get to know Him better in an enjoyable and interactive wayShort listed for &39;Christian Children&39;s Book of the Year&39;"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Ten Girls Who Changed the World" |
| "Isobel Kuhn questioned whether God even existed Mary Slessor grew up in a slum with an alcoholic father Joni Eareckson broke her neck during a diving accident and Corrie Ten Boom just lived with her family in a little watch shop in Harlaam HollandWhat is so special about these girls and how did they change their world? Isobel Kuhn believed in God and then obeyed his call to travel to Asia to tell the Lisu people about God Mary Slessor put herself through evening classes and eventually became one of the first white women to venture into the interior of Africa Joni Eareckson struggled through her treatment and endless hospital visits to become the inspiration to many Christians Corrie Ten Boom spent most of her life just living in Holland until the Nazis started killing the Jews Corrie Ten Boom put her life on the line to save the lives of many Jews in the hiding place a hidden room behind her wardrobe in a little watch shop in Haarlem Holland Mary Slessor (Missionary in Africa) Corrie Ten Boom (hid Jews in Nazi Germany) Evelyn Brand (Missionary in India) Joni Eareckson Gladys Aylward (Missionary in China) Jackie Pullinger (Missionary in Hong Kong) Amy Carmichael (Missionary in India) Elisabeth Fry (Worked among the sick prisoners and homeless) Catherine Booth (Co-Founder of The Salvation Army) and Isobel Kuhn (Missionary in Asia)"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Down to Earth : Memories of a Young Woman Joining the Women's Land Army in 1943" |
| "In Down to Earth Nancy Cooper gives us a glimpse into the real life of a seventeen year old young woman who is recruited into the Women's Land Army in 1943 It is a big change from her life at Old Hill in the Black Country and a welcome escape from the secretarial training that she was desperate to avoid She soon found herself living alone far from home and working on several farms She managed to milk 30 cows working alone as she did her part in providing the country with enough food in the shortages both during and after WWII At one farm she cared for a yard full of pigs who cunningly tried to outwit her attempts to share their food out Dealing with unfairly jealous wives strange billeting arrangements with a nocturnal visitor and rats everywhere were also ways in which Nancy's resourcefulness was tested There is now a memorial to honour the work of the Women's Land Army at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire If you go to see it you will notice that the rats have got in on this as well!"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Transit Of Venus" |
| "Caro gallant and adventurous is one of two Australian sisters who have come to post-war England to seek their fortunes Courted long and hopelessly by young scientist Ted Tice she is to find that love brings passion sorrow betrayal and finally hope The milder Grace seeks fulfilment in an apparently happy marriage But as the decades pass and the characters weave in and out of each other's lives love death and two slow-burning secrets wait in ambush for them"
Price: 7.49 |
| "My First Signs : BSL (British Sign Language)" |
| "Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains over 40 key signs Designed for parents and carers to share with babies with its simple and clear instructions and endearing illustrations this book is an ideal introduction to signing A helpful tip is given at the bottom of each page to help beginners get started Makaton compatible"
Price: 5.99 |
| Macarons |
| "Pierre Herme is universally acknowledged as the king of French pastry with shops in Tokyo Paris and London He is the best and has even been described as a couturier of pastry This is a man at the top of his art and there is no question his macarons are in a league of its own Macarons are the aristocrats of pastry; these brightly coloured mini meringues daintily sandwiched together with gooey fillings have become a holy grail for cookery fanatics and there are even food blogs dedicated to them Now for the first time all the macaron recipes from this most celebrated French patissier are published in English The French language edition has been one of the most sought after cookbooks of recent years And just like Pierre Herme's famous macarons it would be difficult for any macaron book to surpass this one There are 200 pages of recipes and beautiful food photography and because making macarons is mostly about technique rather than just a standard recipe readers will appreciate the 32-step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions for making shells and fillings All the classics are here like dark chocolate praline coffee and pistachio but others feature the more unusual macarons that Herme is justly famous for Isfahan is one with lychee rose and raspberry Arabesque with apricot and pistachio Satine with passion fruit orange and cream cheese Mandarin and pink pepper black truffles balsamic vinegar as well as a bright-green macaron filled with fresh mint Anyone interested in making macarons will find Pierre Herme's the best book in print"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Tough Guys Have Feelings Too by Keith Negley (Hardback, 2015)" |
| "A boldly illustrated picture book read-aloud about how everyone gets sad--ninjas wrestlers knights superheroes everyone even daddies have emotions!Did you know wrestlers have feelings? And knights Even superheroes and ninjas feel sad sometimes In fact everyone has feelings--especially dads who love their children!Children will love recognizing their feelings in Keith Negley's bold illustrations which accompany a fun-to-read-aloud narrativeParents can joyfully engage with children in a light-hearted discussion about emotions and how they affect us all!Keith Negley is an award-winning editorial illustrator with a penchant for emotionally driven illustration He's been published in a wide range of major newspapers and national magazines and is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and New Yorker He lives in the mountains of Bellingham Washington surrounded by rain forests and giant spiders"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Wind Strategy : 4" |
| "The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it As a result you will be more prepared for your race able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what to do when they come The first edition of this book was published in 1986 and it has been the go-to wind book for dinghy champions ever since This new-look fourth edition is fully updated for modern forecasting and analyses a revised set of popular racing venues around the world unveiling what to expect from the weather at 30 regatta locations it will get you ahead of the competition and powering up the leaderboard"
Price: 10.49 |
| "How to Make Awesome Comics" |
| "Learn how to have AWESOME ideas every time! Learn how to turn your ideas into AMAZING STORIES! And make your stories come alive with INCREDIBLE ARTWORK!"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Formula 1 All the Races : The World Championship Story Race-by-Race 1950-2015" |
| "This remarkable book is the third edition of an acclaimed work of reference about Formula 1 It has been meticulously researched and written to capture the character and essence of every one of the 935 World Championship races held from the beginning of Formula 1 in 1950 to the end of the 2015 season Each entry highlights the key events of each Grand Prix from qualifying through to the final outcome as well as spotlighting those incidental happenings so unique to F1 that influenced a race or an unfolding championship battle Nothing is missed in this unique book of record"
Price: 31.99 |
| "The Little Gardener" |
| "There was once a little gardener and his garden meant everything to him He worked hard very hard but he was just too little (or at least he felt he was)"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Woman at Sea" |
| "'A tale of travel and adventure the story of a body utterly surrendered to pain and joy It is mind-blowing a delight' Le MondeLili is a runaway She's left behind her native France to go in search of freedom of adventure of life Her search takes her to Kodiak Alaska home to a ragtag community of fishermen army vets and drifters who man the island's fishing fleet Despite her tiny frame faltering English and lack of experience Lili lands a job on board the Rebel the only woman on the boat Out on the open sea everything is heightened colours are more vivid sounds are louder and the work is harder than anything she's ever known The terrifying intensity of the ocean is addictive to the point of danger But Lili is not alone in her fellow crewmembers she finds kindred spirits - men living on the edge drawn to extremes Based on Catherine Poulain's own experiences and written in taut muscular prose Woman at Sea cuts through the noise of life and straight to the heart of our innermost longings"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Crown : The official book of the hit Netflix series" |
| "The official book to the Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning Netflix drama The Crown with extensive research additional material and beautifully reproduced photographs'The things which I have here before promised I will perform and keep So help me God'Elizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly so young leaving her with a throne to fill and a global institution to govern Crowned at 25 she was already a wife and mother Follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queenAs Britain lifted itself out of the shadow of war the new monarch faced her own challenges Her mother doubted her marriage; her uncle-in-exile derided her abilities; her husband resented the sacrifice of his career and family name; while her rebellious sister embarked on a love affair that threatened the centuries-old links between the Church and the Crown This is the story of how Elizabeth II drew on every ounce of resolve to ensure that the Crown always came out on topNetflix's original series The Crown dramatised Peter Morgan's powerful portrayal of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Written by royal biographer Robert Lacey The Crown The Inside History adds expert and in-depth detail to the events of the series painting an intimate portrait of life inside Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street Here is Elizabeth II as we've never seen her before"
Price: 14.49 |
| "I Just Get So ... Angry! : Dealing With Anger and Other Strong Emotions For Teenagers" |
| "Today's adolescents struggle with a range of issues from anger and low self-esteem to depression and anxiety In fact research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that directly impacts on their education and health Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (the subject of Dr Russ Harris' bestselling The Happiness Trap) has been proven to be effective in teaching young people effective flexible strategies for dealing with the stressors in their life and as in I Just Want to beMe! these principles are once again brought to life in graphic novel form By following the main character Andy through his encounter with the Beast (symbolising his inner anger hurt fear and resentment) teenagers will learn how to similarly deal with their own issues and develop a more resilient mental attitude and achieve better emotional balance"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Dark Space - Architecture, Representation, Black Identity" |
| "This collection of essays by architect Mario Gooden investigates the construction of African American identity and representation through the medium of architecture These five texts move between history theory and criticism to explore a discourse of critical spatial practice engaged in the constant reshaping of the African Diaspora African American cultural institutions designed and constructed in recent years often rely on cultural stereotypes metaphors and cliches to communicate significance demonstrating Africanisms through form and symbolism-but there is a far richer and more complex heritage to be explored Presented here is a series of questions that interrogate and illuminate other narratives of African American architecture and reveal compelling ways of translating the philosophical idea of the African Diaspora's experience into space"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Axel Vervoordt: Wabi Inspirations" |
| "Interior design guru Axel Vervoordt shares his latest inspirations for the home Axel Vervoordts intense curiosity has fueled his work as an interior designer spurring him to explore and draw inspiration from cultures around the globe He was first exposed to Eastern art and philosophy years ago but today it has become the guiding principle in his work particularly the concept of Wabi Developed in the twelfth century Wabi advocates simplicity and humility the rejection of all that is superfluous or artificial Through extraordinary photographs from Japan and Korea to Belgium and Switzerland Vervoordt invites us to explore the elements that inspire him natural materials and time worn objects that evoke the essence of Wabi Today together with the Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki Vervoordt carries the principles of Wabi into his remarkable interiors As Vervoordt reveals how he infuses his current creations with a fundamentally oriental approach interiors devotees will gain new insight from this tribute to the designers latest sources of inspiration for the home"
Price: 28.99 |
| "Risomania : The New Spirit of Printing" |
| "Graphic artists and designers from around the world have now rediscovered the risograph for themselves - along with other machines for similar almost forgotten techniques such as mimeography -and sparked an unexpected renaissance of analog printing A comprehensive introduction that addresses past present and future is followed by an essay about the key pioneers in the contemporary risography scene In the chapter Risoworld notable risography-oriented publishers printers and design studies from around the world are presented At the heart of the book are fabulous hugely diverse examples such as postcards magazines posters flyers and experimental printed products all of which inspire by the force of their color their unique textures and above all the perfectly imperfect authenticity of risography"
Price: 20.49 |
| "The Best of Dr. Seuss: The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Mixed media product,..." |
| "To accompany the release of the live action movie of The Cat in the Hat starring Mike Myers HarperCollins are proud to present this bumper bind-up of three of Dr Seuss's most popular books The Cat in the Hat' The Cat in the Hat Comes Back' and Dr Seuss's ABC' The Cat in the Hat'When the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat Sally and her brother are in for a roller-coaster ride of havoc and mayhem! The cat can rescue them from a dull rainy day but it'll mean lots of spills along the way The Cat in the Hat Comes Back'When the Cat in the Hat once more steps into the lives of Sally and her brother he's soon up to his old tricks He turns the house upside down and the snow pink ably assisted by a team of tiny helpers that he keeps in his hat! Dr Seuss's ABC'Big B little b what begins with B?Baby barber bubbles and a bumblebee!Children can have lots of fun learning about big and little letters"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013Inspired by a true story this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall He rarely misses life in the jungle In fact he hardly thinks about it at all But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both Told from Ivan's perspective this is a stand-out novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Maths Ages 7-9" |
| "An engaging Maths activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful questions and answers this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home Combining useful Maths practice with engaging colourful illustrations this Maths practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement Included in this book questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at school colourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at home helpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Favourite Paddington Stories" |
| "Three favourite stories of Paddington the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru brought together in one volume Paddington is now a major movie star! This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures - Paddington in the Garden Paddington at the Carnival and Paddington and the Grand Tour Whether he is gardening walking along the canal or seeing the sights of London - as always - there is never a dull moment when Paddington is around!"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Dance of Intimacy : A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships" |
| "In The Dance of Intimacy the bestselling author of The Dance of Anger outlines the steps to take so that good relationships can be strengthened and difficult ones can be healed Taking a careful look at those relationships where intimacy is most challenged--by distance intensity or pain--she teaches us about the specific changes we can make to achieve a more solid sense of self and a more intimate connectedness with others Combining clear advice with vivid case examples Dr Lerner offers us the most solid helpful book on intimate relationships that both women and men may ever encounter"
Price: 7.99 |
