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70498 NO-PATTERN KNITS: Simple Modular Techniques


by Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer Put the fun back in knitting and create beautiful and original clothing and accessories from simple geometric shapes. Forget about the complicated increases and decreases or pouring over a difficult pattern book - learn just a few basic stitches and discover how you can effortlessly create sweaters, bags, hats, booties, cushions and scarves. There are eight easy-to-follow projects and step-by-step colour photos to knit two-dimensional shapes and then how to combine these shapes into fabulous three-dimensional garments. Diagrams and colour photos, 128pp. $23.99 NOW £6


70686 COLOUR INDEX 2 by Jim Krause


Designers, fine artists and photographers often rely on differences in the relative values of colour in their layouts and images to direct attention and establish mood. Many of the colour combinations in this book were influenced by the methods of palette creation. Here are over 1500 new colour


combinations in this sequel to the bestselling predecessor, which is a stand alone publication. Chapters are organised by dominant hue and with unique expansion palettes - sets of four related hues arranged from dark to light that allow you to explore even more colour combinations for limitless possibilities. Heavyweight softback, accurate colour. 360pp. £14.99 NOW £5.50


HEALTH


70981 IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND


DIVERTICULOSIS by Shirley Trickett A self-help plan, this is the new revised edition, over half a million copies sold. The book looks at the digestive system and explains the range of IBS symptoms and what causes them and associated conditions such as candidiasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, food intolerance and the effects of


prescribed drugs on the digestive system, low blood sugar and problems with the nervous system. High fibre diets and drugs are seen as the instant cure for digestive problems, but the author feels that this conventional treatment compounds the problem. This essential guide details self-help therapies focussing on listening to the body. Includes cleansing diets, exercise and relaxation training, homeopathy and aromatherapy, colonic irrigation, Shiatsu and other forms of massage. 228pp with diagrams. £9.99 NOW £4


70965 SAY GOODNIGHT TO INSOMNIA


by Dr Gregg Jacobs Learn to sleep soundly again following this six week programme outlined in this landmark book on the prevention and treatment of insomnia. The programme has been shown to improve sleep in 100% of insomniacs, enable 90% to reduce or eliminate their use of sleeping pills and help 75% become normal


sleepers. It looks at conducting your own self assessment test, changing your thoughts about sleep, establish sleep-promoting habits, examine lifestyle and environment factors, relaxation, learning to sink away stress, developing sleep-enhancing attitudes and beliefs, plus managing jetlag and problems with children sleeping. There are spaces to fill in your sleep diary. 212pp in paperback. £8.99 NOW £4


71124 CLEAN CURES by Michael Dejong Subtitled ‘The Humble Art of Zen-Curing Yourself’, here are safe, sensible, green cures for your aches, pains, blisters and bites. From aching joints and muscles, acne and age spots to blocked ears, body odour, canker sores, chest congestion, constipation, digestion, hangovers and hay fever, head lice and leg cramps, migraines and moles, razor burns and snoring, toothache, urinary tract infections to warts and wrinkles, it is an A-Z by ailment. Uses things like apple cider vinegar, lemon and olive oil for a stiff neck (soak towel and warm it in microwave) and old favourites like baking soda, honey and salt you readily find in the cupboard for these cheap and effective cures. 190pp in illustrated hardback. £7.99 NOW £3.50


46647 JOINT PAINS by Penelope Ody Many types of herbs can be used in arthritis treatment - anti-inflammatories, analgesics, diuretics, laxatives, diaphoretics, metabolic stimulants and so on. The book looks at the whole area of herbal treatments including both Western and Eastern approaches, dietary regimes and the ever-growing assortment of food supplements. Contact addresses. 172 page paperback. £7.99 NOW £3


66303 HONEY AND BEES: Nature’s Magical


Golden Treasure by Margaret Briggs The book incorporates a history of honey bees, hints and tips on the art of bee-keeping and a directory of honeys as well as many delicious ways to try them out in the kitchen. It also contains fascinating statistics. Did you know that bees fly 55,000 miles to make a pound of honey? That is the equivalent of one and a half times around the world. We just cannot wait to try the foaming, silky, honey bath or to rush and prepare the irresistible recipes like Honey Rum Stinger, Ginger Turkey Stir-Fry and Honeyed Plum Crumble. 160 pages with line drawings. ONLY £3.50


67974 SECRETS OF REJUVENATION: Zen


Warrior Exercises by Martin Faulks The Zen Warrior exercises are based on an ancient regime created by the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. He taught these simple


techniques of movement and meditation with the monks of the Shaolin Temple in China, famed for its connection to martial arts, so that they could be free of illness, halt the ageing process, and even reverse it. The exercises work by removing blockages in the body’s energy system. In one amazing story, one person practised the sequences for just one month and their grey hair turned black again! Turn back the clock with this simple set of exercises. Line illus, paperback, 64pp. $8.95 NOW £3


68788 CROHN’S-DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE


COLITIS: 2nd Edition by Fred Saibil Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions known as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These have remained for far too long the secret illnesses that no-one wants to discuss. In this fully revised and updated bestseller, a renowned expert looks at signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests including capsule endoscopy and MRI, the effects of diet, various surgical options, how drugs work, effects on sexual activity and childbearing, and recent genetic discoveries. Diagrams, 224pp in paperback. $19.95 NOW £4


69329 DIET BIBLE: Use It To Lose It! by Judith Mills


Revised, fully updated and packed with no-nonsense advice and information. Over 50 diets are covered and the book is divided into 10 sections covering issues of weight, shape, health, fitness and the mental challenge, together with women’s, men’s and kids’ issues tackling frequently asked questions. “How much weight can I lose through exercise?”, “I eat when I’m angry or frustrated - is there a cure?”. The final section of the book is an A-Z of 100 diets. With cross-referencing and a calorie chart, toning routine and assessment questionnaires. 288pp, softback, colour photos, diagrams. £12.99 NOW £2.50


69467 ACUPUNCTURE HANDBOOK by Angela Hicks


Here is a book that looks at how acupuncture works and how it can help you. The book demystifies what treatment is like with the needles and moxibustion, the network of 12 main Qi channels and acupuncture points and the theory of Chinese medicine. Additional treatment methods discussed are electro- acupuncture and cupping therapy, treating children, animals and facial rejuvenation. Looking at anxiety and panic attacks, asthma, back pain, colds and flu, constipation, depression, hot flushes and more. Useful addresses. 288pp in paperback with illus and diagrams. £9.99 NOW £3.50


69574 MASSAGE IN MINUTES


by Grace Wilson Massage has been proven to improve mood, immune system and stress, and with the help of fully certified massage therapist Grace Wilson you can quickly learn simple, effective massage techniques that provide a wealth of benefits in a matter of minutes. For ease of reference, she divides the book into body areas: neck, shoulders and upper back; the back; the legs; the face and scalp; the arms; the feet, and then step-by-step describes a number of standard massages and then combines them into “recipes” for a full treatment ranging from one to ten minutes. Each description is further explained by means of a great many photos, so you will know that you are kneading the right bit! 144pp softback.


! £9.99 NOW £6 70108 MARY ROSE’S 1001 HEALTH AND


BEAUTY HINTS by Mary Rose Quigg ‘With reasonable care the human body will last a lifetime.’ - Arnold Glasgow. Lessons on pampering your feet, sensitive skin, natural beauty treatments, home remedies, the first aid box, the medicine chest, fitness and exercise, calorie data, smoking and drinking. Here are thousands of facts about natural products and hints to pass from one generation to the next, plus delightful poems and proverbs in this very common sense guide. A companion to 70107 Mary Rose’s 1001 Country Household Hints. 128 long pages with line art. £9.95 NOW £2.50


70722 THE TRUTH: The Only Fitness Book


You’ll Ever Need by Frank Sepe According to the author, a world-renowned fitness expert, the training tips and philosophy presented here will reveal everything you will ever need to maximise your body’s full potential. In order to do this, your mental power is as important as having a fit body. The author pulls no punches. He dispels the myths and excuses and reasons why it is not possible for you to follow a healthy lifestyle and offers instead Reality Checks which are undeniable. Once you have the right attitude, the next step is the correct nutrition. Here are tips to help you to eat plenty of the right foods, including a helpful Big Food Chart outlining protein, carbohydrate and fat sources. 387 paperback pages packed with colour photos and step-by step instructions. £9.99 NOW £4.50


HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY


71026 JOAN OF ARC: A


Spiritual Biography by Siobhan Nash-Marshall Joan of Arc led the French to victory over the English in the 15th century, and in return the English authorities colluded in her cruel execution at the stake while she was still a teenager. The medieval Catholic Church backtracked on its accusations of witchcraft within a few years of her death, and Joan was finally canonised in the 20th


century. This biography focuses on Joan’s famous “voices”, which she interpreted as being from God although the Inquisition thought otherwise, placing the label “heretic, relapsed, apostate, idolatress” on a tall paper cap she was forced to wear when going to the stake. Pierre Cauchon was the chief Inquisitor at her trial and there are many unanswered questions surrounding her capture and condemnation. If she was excommunicated as a heretic, why was she given the sacraments before her execution? Cauchon had withheld them for the previous five months, to Joan’s great distress. One of the key points in her condemnation was


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that she had returned to wearing the men’s clothes which she adopted as a protection during battle. But how did she get men’s clothes in her prison cell? Provides a consideration of physiological explanations. 192 roughcut pages, photos. £11.99 NOW £5


70891 BRUNEL: Life and


Times by Annabel Gillings Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) was the outstanding example of an entrepreneurial Victorian engineer. He assisted his father in the design and construction of the Thames Tunnel, the first in the world to be constructed under water. This was followed by the Great Western Railway and its Terminus, Paddington Station. But the boldest of his many endeavours were his three great ships - the Great


Western, the Great Britain and finally the Great Eastern. The planning and construction of the last was to prove damaging to his health, he had a stroke on board the ship and died shortly after her disastrous maiden voyage. His fame and prestige has never dimmed. A superb introduction by Haus Publishing in 182 page well illustrated paperback. £10.99 NOW £4.50


71005 LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM


COBBETT by Richard Ingrams One of the founders of ‘Private Eye’, famous for his penetrating wit, focuses his attention on one of the greatest ever writers of English prose. Cobbett’s story is as exciting and eventful as a thriller. The son of a farmer, he was virtually self educated, yet, due to his talents as a journalist and master of invective,


became the foremost satirist and proponent of reform of his era. In his ‘Political Register’, he lambasted corruption and excoriated hypocrisy, exposing the misconduct of the Establishment, who, not surprisingly, hated him. The ordinary people, however, loved him. His ‘History of the Protestant Reformation’ was a bestseller all over the world, and his ‘Rural Rides’ has never been out of print. Cobbett was not merely a political agitator, he wrote books on farming, gardening, forestry and Cottage Economy and was incapable of writing a dull sentence. His biographer does full justice to Cobbett’s chequered career and his engaging character. 333 pages with b/w text illustrations and colour plates. £20 NOW £8


71031 CONFUCIUS: A


Throneless King by Meher McArthur


We know that Confucius lived in the modern Shandong Province and was an avid scholar of the traditions of the Western Zhou dynasty. In 530 B.C. at the age of 20 Confucius was appointed manager of the state’s grain warehouse, and he ended his career as Minister of Justice of the State of Lu.


Confucius’s teachings are collected in the volume known as The Analects, at the core of which is the concept of ren or benevolence. An ideal man, a junzi, possessed this virtue and also behaved with kindness and wisdom. For Confucius, compassion and respect were the keys to a good society and education was the key to keeping it going. Human relationships are central, but the glimpse we get from The Analects shows him as having rather a cold relationship with his only son, Boyu, who died in his forties. By the 18th century, worship of Confucius was so pervasive that the Pope considered it a threat, as did Mao Tsedong in the Cultural Revolution. 234pp, photos. £20 NOW £6


70895 MAINLY THE TRUTH:


Interviews with Mark Twain edited by Gary Scharnhorst Mark Twain was once described as the “Lincoln of our literature” and there is much truth here. Like the 16th President he was an autodidact who succeeded against the odds as a result of ambition and native genius, a philosopher who spoke the language of the commoner but who earned the confidence of kings, an erudite raconteur sans pareil. In this


collection of interviews conducted between 1874 and 1910 he discusses such issues as civil service reform, his lecturing, his writing, government corruption, humour, his bankruptcy and disastrous business ventures, racism, suffrage, censorship, imperialism, copyright, his meetings with Edward VII and his impressions of other writers such as Gorky, Shaw, Tennyson, Longfellow, Kipling and Dickens, to mention just a few. The interviews are sublime oral performances in their own right and retain their original spark and wit even today. B/w photos, drawings and cartoons. 289pp paperback. £22.50 NOW £5


71019 SOUL OF THE AGE: A Biography of the Mind of William Shakespeare by Jonathan Bate Bate is one of the leading Shakespeare scholars of our time and the editor of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2012 edition of all the works of the Bard. In this study Bate takes the “seven ages of man” speech from As You Like It and investigates each of


Shakespeare’s seven ages, combining close study of the plays with up-to-date historical research. When the theatres reopened in 1594 Shakespeare was in-house dramatist and major shareholder with the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, now taking very few acting roles and writing about three plays per year. Bate’s most controversial theory is that during the second round of theatre closures, between 1603 and 1610, Shakespeare was mainly in Stratford, working on his great plays from the comfort of his home. Records of touring companies and court performances during these years do not include Shakespeare’s name, and whereas he is known to have lodged with the Moutjoys in Southwark in the early


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1600s, there are no firm sightings of him in London between 1604 and 1612, when he returned to give evidence in a court case involving the Moutjoys’ failure to pay a dowry. This would mean that he missed the première of King Lear at Christmas 1606, and Bate suggests that ill-health or scandal may have kept him away. 471 roughcut pages. $35 NOW £7


71020 ELECTRIC SHEPHERD: A Likeness of


James Hogg by Karl Miller A masterful account of the poet and personality behind the masterpiece ‘Confessions of a Justified Sinner’. Poet and shepherd, James Hogg was one of Scotland’s most unusual literary figures. He went on to number literary giants such as Wordsworth, Coleridge and Walter Scott among his friends and acquaintances and to become a


leading presence on post-Enlightenment Edinburgh. Miller’s book describes a key cultural moment when the ‘age of personality’ (insult, sport, gossip, clandestinity, ambiguity, indirection, exclusion) produced a writer who would translate its social codes into the protean psychology of Romantic selfhood. This is less an orthodox biography than a remarkable speaking likeness of the whole Hogg who gave the word ‘personality’ its modern meaning. Karl Miller was the founding editor of ‘London Review of Books’. 405pp in illustrated paperback with maps including a William Bewick drawing of Hogg.


£12.99 NOW £4 71044 FRAUDSTERS AND


CHARLATANS by Linda Stratmann


Previously published as ‘The Crooks Who Conned Millions’ in 2006, this is a welcome reprint of a peek at some of history’s greatest rogues. Here are ten stories arranged chronologically of some of the most audacious and extensive frauds of the 19th century, some of which resulted in financial ruin, political


disgrace, imprisonment, intellectual humiliation or suicide. Naval hero Thomas Cochrane went to prison for a colourful and complex fraud worthy of one of his great victories - but was he the victim of a miscarriage of justice? Alexander Humphrys undoubtedly knew what he was doing when he forged documents showing he was the Earl of Stirling, but his later rantings speak of self-delusion and paranoia. It is hard however not to admire Mary Baker, the high-spirited shoemaker’s daughter who conned the intellectuals of her day into believing she was a foreign princess. Less attractive is John Sadlier, the cold-hearted schemer who brought untold misery to the small farmers he represented in parliament. 224pp in paperback. £9.99 NOW £3.50


71053 LORD BEACONSFIELD by J. A. Froude


Benjamin Disraeli (created Earl of Beaconsfield in 1876) was a towering figure in Victorian politics and literature. Credited with creating and shaping the modern Conservative Party, he spent over 30 years in government and was Prime Minister twice. He turned to writing to make money and went on to produce over 20 books of both


fiction and non-fiction. His biographer here looks at his early life in London to his elevation to the House of Lords including his attempts at financial speculation, his literary career and 40 years as an MP, as one of our greatest statesman. First published in 1890 and with an introduction to the Modern Edition in this paperback of 190pp.


£14.99 NOW £5 71145 ROMANTIC


REVOLUTIONARY by Robert Harvey


Subtitled ‘Simon Bolívar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America’, Bolívar was the archetypal romantic revolutionary. Born into privilege and nurtured in Rousseau’s philosophy of the Homme Sauvage, the taper of revolution was only lit when the young colonial visited Europe. His


death-defying quest to fight for the people of his homeland had now begun. The Spanish Army brutalised the people while the wealth of the continent was shipped away to Europe. In 1807 Bolívar returned to Caracas and joined the resistance movement, declaring independence for Venezuela four years later. He soon gave up politics to search for a military solution, devising the ‘Decree of War until Death’ in July 1813, and claiming the title El Libertador. His final campaign from 1817-21 saw the eventual liberation of Venezuela, Columbia and Panama. He continued his commitment to liberty with the subsequent conquest of Ecuador and Peru. In 1825, the new nation of Bolivia was created with revolutionary zeal and the principals of enlightenment. Nonetheless, by 1828 Bolívar had declared himself a dictator, was finally handed from office and eventually died as he waited to go into exile in Europe. 404pp, illus plus two maps. £20 NOW £6


70229 THE POPE’S DAUGHTER by Caroline P. Murphy


Felice della Rovere witnessed Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. She saw her father Pope Julius II lay the foundation stones for New Saint Peter’s and she was immortalised by Raphael in the frescoes in the Vatican Palace apartments. But Felice was no reticent bystander. Astonishingly fearless and outspoken for a woman of her day, she scandalised the Vatican Court by refusing no fewer than five husbands, and fought off all attempts to interfere with her independence, engaging in a bitter feud with her stepson which culminated in murder. Felice thrived in Renaissance Rome, a world as treacherous as it was thrilling and ruled her family with single-minded devotion to become the most powerful woman in Italy. 359pp in paperback with line art and colour plates. £8.99 NOW £5


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