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Mushroom Duxelles, Truffles with Champagne, Sauerkraut and 600 other classic preparations. 304pp with colour photos. The fourth volume looks at timeless desserts, cakes and pastries from Black Forest Gateau and Passion Fruit Sorbet to Stollen, Muscat Grape Tartlet and the Russian Cheesecake, Vatrouchka. 352pp in paperback with colour photos, 500 quintessential desserts. Slipcased. $60 NOW £22.50


72431 BEST EVER RECIPES HEALTHY MEALS by Vicki Smallwood


The 100 recipes here are all easy to prepare and each is illustrated by several colour photos. Breakfast snacks include Banana and Walnut Muffins, Flapjacks and Super Boost Juice. Starters could be Parma Ham and Scrambled Eggs, Won Ton Soup or Squid with Avocado Salsa, and there is an excellent selection of fish dishes among the main courses, together with healthy meat recipes such as Pork Chilli. Vegetables, Salads and Desserts complete the picture. 256pp, softback, hundreds of colour photos. £12.99 NOW £2


72738 QUICK COOKING BIBLE by Reader’s Digest


The six quickest cooking methods include grilling, steaming and microwaving, and of course the time- savvy cook makes extra portions for the freezer. The recipes start with soups, including Ham and Pea, Celeriac and Pear with Sausage Bites, Speedy Two-fish Hotpot and Spiced Beetroot and Apple. Light meals and a range of pasta and noodle recipes follow. Fish dishes include Cod Parcels with Chorizo, Marmalade-glazed Mackerel, and there is a double spread on Five Ways with Canned Tuna. Even Cottage Pie and Lamb Steaks Provençal can be on the table in half an hour. Vegetables and desserts conclude. 365 recipes, colour photos. 320pp. £14.99 NOW £6


HANDICRAFTS


In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm. In the real world all rests on perseverance.


- Goethe 74000 VERY EASY GUIDE TO


KNITTING SCARVES by Marie Connolly


Scarves with pompoms or decorated with flowers, leaves and roses, bobbles and knitted balls, fringes and tassels, triangle edges and flat lace edging, customising scarves is made a doddle with this big clear


handbook. Make a simple cowl scarf, knit a bulky yarn with a perfect first Brioche design using three colours of wool, or a reversible, interchangeable cowl. Fair Isle patterns of stars and snowflakes can be knitted in luscious merino and alpaca for a traditional long coiled scarf. There is a colour work library, sugar and spice design, a striking lattice cable made with classic Donegal tweed for men, in an array of beautiful designs for the beginner. The book offers basic stitches paired with beautiful yarns to create gorgeous scarves from cosy winter warmers to delicate evening wraps. Showcases 22 patterns for different occasions with a directory of stitch patterns and customisation ideas. 144pp in very large paperback with colour photos and step-by-step diagrams.


$22.99 NOW £6 74253 KNIT AND PURL PETS:


20 Patterns for Little Pets with Big Personalities by Claire Garland


Are you a person who does not knit but would love to, or someone who needs to brush up on past skills? Then this is the perfect book for you. From start to finish, casting on to casting off, the instructions are as


helpful and basic as you can get, and the resulting pet animals are enchanting and cuddly. All the projects in the book are quick - some take less then a day - and, once the basic step-by-step techniques have been mastered, they are a doddle to knit. Most of them are worked using four double-pointed knitting needles, which is a fairly new approach to toy knitting, but the author assures readers that the very act of going round and round is ‘pure meditation and fun’, and the creature is ‘sculptured’ in 3D as you knit, so you can instantly see how the toy is progressing. There is also advice on special design techniques and those finishing touches which are so important. We are really looking forward to the expressions of delight on the faces of our young relatives and friends when they see Reggie Veggie the Stegosaurus or the gloriously striped Charlie the Chameleon. 127 softback pages 27.5cm x 21cm with bright colour photos, basic equipment, yarns, gauges of needles and list of suppliers. £14.99 NOW £7


73967 KIMONO PATTERNS: Book and CD


by The Pepin Press These motifs and designs for kimonos are seen in close-up detail in an array of colours, shapes, squares, repeated geometric patterns, delicious Japanese garden


scenes, lotus, plants and flowers, bamboo and baubles, water spirals and waterfalls. Some are antique, some more modern, all are reproduced on the enclosed CD, numbered according to the pages of the book. They are high-quality images for use in a multitude of design purposes like invitations, flyers, postcards and letterheads, t-shirts, web designs and other quality printed media, all copyright free. 144pp in large softback.


£14.99 NOW £7


74002 VICTORIAN TAILOR: An Introduction to Period Tailoring by Jason Maclochlainn


Here are master tailors’ tips and the art of cutting for all those who know how to cut their cloth. The book covers the techniques as practiced during the height of Victorian tailoring (1875-99), based upon period tailoring manuals, practical study and examination of extant garments. The expert author offers a glimpse into the 19th century tailors shop and the people who worked there, how men’s fashion subtly evolved, tools of the trade and how they were used, which cloth to use for an authentic Victorian feel and where to obtain them, and fundamental techniques every tailor should know from how to sit in the traditional cross-legged manner to the full range of stitches used in the era. There are detailed instructions on how to draft and cut your own patterns to fit your client exactly and gives 18 patterns from different decades including capes, waistcoats, trousers, frockcoats, lounge coats and even a shooting jacket and breeches for the Victorian sportsman. There are clear step- by-step directions for making up your finished garments illustrated with diagrams. Plus full page colour plates, modern photographs, engraving and woodcuts and


advertisements from the period. A


beautifully presented 160 page outsized softback.


$29.99 NOW £8


73189 MODERN KNITS VINTAGE STYLE: Classic Designs from the Golden Age of Knitting by Kari Cornell


If you are interested in retro clothes, this is the book for you. Here is a timeless collection of 25 new but retro- inspired patterns by 19 of the most experienced and admired designers of knitwear, including: Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Michele Rose Orne, Annie Modesitt, Kristin Spurkland and Melissa Wehrle. The late 1930s, 1940s and 1950s were an era known as the Golden Age of Knitting, and here it is making a come-back. You will love the cardigans, pencil skirts and close-fitting short- sleeved pullovers, to mention but a few. Each garment has full, easy-to-follow instructions, for different sizes, and details of materials, gauges of needles, stitch keys and ways of finishing. What with all these Scandinavian crime thrillers on TV, the Nordic pullover looks amazingly modern, and the Jacqueline Bouvier Stole could easily pass for today’s pashmina. 144 pages 26cm x 22cm in with glorious modern colour and vintage b/w photos, plus abbreviations, yarn sources, standard yarn weight system and section about the designers. £16.99 NOW £6


73374 PIPE CLEANERS: Caterpillar Colours by Lizzie Rockwell


In bright lime green through to darker green, here are 36 super extra plush pipe cleaners for all crafts people, three, six, nine and ten mm respectively. Because they have sharp points, they are only suitable for ages eight to adult. Make your caterpillar by following the clear instructions like sliding the thorax coil onto the tail and up to the head. Great fun and send us a photo of the finished result! Special import. ONLY £2.50


73375 PIPE CLEANERS: Sea Star Colours by Lizzie Rockwell


Four shades of very attractive pink, purple and white, here are 36 super extra plush pipe cleaners, three each per colour of three, six, nine and ten mm respectively. Because of the sharp points they are only suitable for ages eight to adult. Use the 36 pipe cleaners to get you started making a doggy. Fold the ends of the arm piece for paws and press into the back of the body coil. Your dog can now sit! Import. ONLY £2.50


73499 KILLER SLIPPERS: And How to Make Them by Nick Godlee


You can trot gaily with Babar and Celeste on your toes, flap your fins, create slippers that look as if your feet were bare... you name it. The instructions are as basic as can be, with details of materials and equipment needed, how to trace the pattern, cutting out, covering, sewing and even which side is which, so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. Our favourites are the tugboats. 96 pages 25cm by 19cm, colour, diagrams. £9.99 NOW £4


73790 PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR OLDER HOMEOWNERS: Easy Ways to Make


Your Home More Comfortable as You Age by Rick Peters


Using a moderately priced house as an example, the author shows how to adapt virtually any room to increase comfort, safety and convenience - without breaking the bank. With its help, you can learn which options work best, whether it is anti-scalding devices on sinks, or curb-less showers. ‘Before’ and ‘after’ photographs of real-life makeovers, with approximate costs, accompany advice on everything from putting directional lights over the sink to installing grab bars in the bathroom. There are many, many useful tips, such as raising a front-loading dishwasher up from the floor to reduce the amount of bending required to empty it. There are 50 projects in six major categories, from steps and hallways to cabinets and countertops. 192 softback pages 25.5cm x 21.5cm. Colour photos and diagrams. £12.99 NOW £6


73804 WINDOW TREATMENT: Decorating


Ideas by Linda Hallam and Brian Kramer This lovely book is packed with innovative ideas for creating privacy and sun control without sacrificing appearance. Here are hints on how to solve decorating


dilemmas, advice about choosing the best materials, fabrics and looks for your needs, how to blend your choice of window decoration with the rest of the room, as well as suggestions for complete homes, decorated in dozens of styles and created for a variety of budgets. You will now be able to dress windows to match the form and function of each room, adorn your windows with flowing fabrics or explore the latest innovations in shades and shutters, and add boundless style with exciting toppings. 160 paperback pages 27.5cm x 21cm, 250 gorgeous colour photos. £12.99 NOW £4


72599 CLASSIC QUILTS: Tradition With a Twist 13 Sensational Patchwork and Appliqué


Patterns by Rosemary Wilkinson Each task comes with details of materials, sizes, backing, batting and thread, and measurements are given in both metric and imperial. There are classic patchwork patterns, appliqué patterns and contemporary combinations, which make the choice even more difficult. Our favourite is the Fans by the Cabin, but the others like Railroad Crossing, a summery quilt in lemon, pink and green, Twirling Rose of Sharon in warm golds, soft yellows, rusts and greens. 112 pages 28cm x 21.5cm, dazzling colour, diagrams and templates. $24.95 NOW £4


72708 EMBROIDERER’S COUNTRYSIDE MASTER CLASS EDITION: An Embroidery Classic Updated to Feature Step-By-Step


Instruction for Original Designs by Helen M. Stevens


This fully revised and extended edition contains four new practical master class projects, providing the opportunity for readers to replicate the artist’s original designs. Each captivating scene is accompanied by comprehensive info on threads, fabrics, colour, stitches and silk shading, making this the perfect guide and inspiration for the nature-loving embroiderer. Plus a fascinating historical and ornithological details in the lyrical text. 176 paperback pages 21cm x 27.5cm with close-up colour photos, line drawings, diagrams, templates and list of suppliers.


£15.99 NOW £5 72722 KNITTED TOY TALES: Irresistible


Characters for All Ages by Laura Long The collection of sweet knitted toys here will bring out the child in all of us. We start off with two baby bunny and their mummy, who love to chase butterflies in Polly Dolly’s garden, in which we also find Bertie and Beatrice, the bright and beautiful birds, and Frederick the Frog Prince, the Three Bears, the Russian doll Baby Babushkas, Simon Snake, three little piglets, mischievous mice, Eddie the Elephant, three little fish, Peter the Penguin, the Owl and the Pussycat (and their beautiful pea-green boat!) With details of yarn, needles, gauge and finished size followed by full row-by-row and piece-by-piece instructions, all fully illustrated with colour photos. 128pp softback, 8¼”×11". £14.99 NOW £6


72787 SEW STEP BY STEP by Alison Smith This excellent guide to basic sewing is not only suitable for beginners but also good for those who need to improve their skills. Equipment, fabrics, stitches and patterns are covered in detail here and the remaining two-thirds of the book addresses actual sewing techniques. Gathers, darts and pleats are fully demystified with step-by-step diagrams and practical information. Hemming and edging techniques are followed by a section on fasteners including hook and eye and press stud and pockets, sleeves, waistlines, collars and belts are explained. 200 different techniques, 224pp, glossary, colour diagrams. £12.99 NOW £4


72788 STITCH STEP BY STEP by Maggi Gordon and Ellie Vance Over 170 different stitches and numerous projects to brighten your life. The main part of the book offers designs using an impressive range of stitches from the whole gallery. Starting with surface embroidery using cross-stitch, leaf stitch and backstitch, together with whipping techniques to give texture, the authors go on to beading and needlepoint. The fashion beadwork covered here introduces sequins and shisha mirrors. Smocking is a wonderful way of adding original features to dressmaking, and a section on openwork includes details to add finish such as buttonhole bars, eyelets, picot and threadwork. Colour photos and step-by-step instructions. 224pp.


£12.99 NOW £3.50


For the love of trees An illustrated encyclopedia of wood types


74023 THE WOODBOOK


by Romeyn Beck Hough Assembled between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains and stunning and unparalleled achievement, ‘American Woods’ - originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stock, is a work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for study of trees and wood. Taschen’s Wood


Book reproduces, in painstaking facsimile, all of the specimen pages from the original volumes; for this purpose they have obtained the use of an extremely rare original set of volumes in very good condition, with minimal damage to the wood cuts. For each tree, three different cross-section cuts of wood are represented (radial, horizontal, and vertical), demonstrating the particular characteristics of the grain and the wealth of colours and textures to be found among the many different wood types. Also included in this special edition are lithographs by Charles Sprague Sargent of the leaves and nuts of most trees, as well as geographical origins and physical characteristics. Multilingual edition in English, French and German. 768 pages, 6.6" x 9.6". ONLY £18


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72841 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DRAWING: A Practical and Inspirational Workbook


by Barrington Barber and Duncan Smith Rather than copying every element of a subject, readers are encouraged to focus on expression and style to achieve ‘artistic truth’ and develop their own way of seeing subjects. There is, of course, practical advice on proportion, perspective, light sources, mark-making and much more. The book covers all traditional areas, such as still life, landscape, architecture, interiors, human and animal forms and portraiture. 160 pages 28.5cm x 25.5cm, ringbound cover and plastic dividers. £12.99 NOW £6


72842 FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING: With DVD Inspiring Projects by Barrington Barber


The methods used here have been utilised through the centuries by art students and professional artists. Barber brings his considerable expertise as a working artist and teacher to the task of showing you how to create successful drawings. Opportunities for improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects: still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing and portraiture, and are supported by demonstrations of a broad range of skills and techniques including composition and perspective. The final page on Aids to Better Drawing offers seven tips that you will find invaluable, including the advice to revisit the exercises provided in the First Stages section whenever you are having problems. 208 pages 30cm x 22cm with free drawing masterclass DVD. £14.99 NOW £7


72848 FUNDAMENTALS OF OIL PAINTING: A Complete Course in Techniques, Subjects


and Styles by Barrington Barber The author shows how, whether the subject is a still life, a landscape, a human portrait or a canvas full of moving figures, paintings can be broken down into simple steps. From understanding basic colour ranges and the uses of a variety of tools such as maulsticks and filbert brushes, to working in different mediums, such as impasto and glazes, you will soon be confident enough to experiment for yourself. 208 paperback pages 30cm x 21cm in super colour.


£12.99 NOW £5


72905 DECORATING WITH LAWRENCE LLEWELLYN-BOWEN


by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen


There is very little that celebrated interior designer, TV personality and now writer LL-B does not know about the art of interior design and neither is he averse to getting his hands painty, gluey and full of splinters. In his introduction he outlines the principles of home design, discussing the theories and practice of space, contrast, colour, pattern, lighting and utilities. The following 120 page section, Rooms to Inspire, is a real treat - 30 quite breathtaking rooms, exquisitely photographed, everything from cosy cottage bedroom to stylish modern riverside apartment, with spaces and schemes to suit every taste and budget. The next 80 pages, How it’s Done, explains all the techniques from hanging wallpaper and laying laminate to tiling and customising lighting. Colour. 240 8¾”×11¼” pages. £20 NOW £5


HEALTH


The sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy; walk and be healthy.


- Charles Dickens


73958 HEAD, SHOULDERS, PEE AND MOLES by Paul Kleinman


Subtitled ‘An Eyes and Ears and Mouth and Nose Guide to Self Diagnosis’ here real medical diagnostic advice is given with the tongue firmly wedged in cheek usually in the final line of the diagnosis - such as ‘consider moving underground.’ If you frequently have sinus infections, are you


losing your eyelashes, have tender gums, if your neck is itching, blistering, burning, bleeding or peeling, the guide takes you from the head and neck through the torso to the legs and feet and the tips of your toes in a guide for all self-diagnosing paranoid hypochondriacs. The book goes over various parts of the body in detail and describes what different symptoms and signs may mean. The information is completely medically accurate and has line drawings - a lump on your back, a chest that has a dent that looks like it is caving in, here are all manner of sores, patches and swellings with advice given from real tenets of traditional medicine, modern research and alternative practices. US import, 224pp. £9.99 NOW £5


73972 MAYO CLINIC 230 HOME REMEDIES


by Philip Hagen et al From aeroplane ear, allergies and arthritis, bed bugs and bursitis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, cramps, dry eyes and dry skin, gas and gout, haemorrhoids and high blood pressure, jet lag and motion sickness, poison ivy rash, toenail


fungal infection to wrist and hand pain, snoring and ulcers, here is a super practical guide to treating more than 100 of today’s most common health concerns. It is arranged in straightforward, easy to understand and easy to find topics (A-Z) so you can manage common problems safely at home, maybe avoiding a trip to the doctors. Big clear layout, colour photos, fact boxes, simple explanations and when to seek medical help. 128pp in very large softback. £12.99 NOW £4


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