16 Handicrafts 76165 MODELLING THE F4F


WILDCAT by Mark Glidden Expert advice from the Osprey Modelling series with big clear colour photography providing step- by-step instructions, unrivalled detail, useful tips and techniques and creating approaches to modelling. The F4F Wildcat was an aircraft of the type of which legends are made. This book


details four modelling projects across a wide range of skill levels covering Wildcat variants and markings, from those serving with the RAF in the desert to US planes in the Pacific. 80pp plus colour chart covering interior green for the cockpit to dark gull grey for the topside of the aircraft. Large softback. £12.99 NOW £5


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


74469 ART OF FLOWER ARRANGING by Ansia Kohrs


The 65 arrangements in this practical book prove you can be artistic. “Roses in a Bucket” are just that: no special skill is needed, but the beauty of the red roses against the aluminium bucket is a stunning effect. A stunning flower basket has supports concealed by skilful positioning of different kinds of Protea and Lilies, or Chincherinchees arranged in an underwater spiral in a glass bowl with wired Gerbera creating colour above. With advice on the types of plants and colours that go well together. 128pp, softback, colour photos. £10.99 NOW £2.75


75573 FABRIC MEMORY BOOKS: Techniques,


Projects, Inspiration by Lesley Riley The 24 projects detailed here feature a variety of binding methods and making photo transfers. The first part investigates the basics of book making, the use of materials both old and new, the arts of story-telling and composition. The second describes both unbound and pre-bound books, as well as accordion folded, button- bound, button-jointed, and sewn-binding books, and alternatives to these. 127 paperback pages 25.5cm x 21.5cm, colour illus and metric conversion charts. £9.99 NOW £3.50


75602 SEW FAST SEW EASY by Elissa Meyrich


Do you remember those Simplicity patterns and leafing through dozens of them in department stores to select a style and an article of clothing to make? And did you ever want to create your own designer-look fashions, develop unique accessories or home furnishings? Enclosed in the back page are three simple patterns with easy-to-follow instructions. There is a glossary of sewing terms and a survival sewing kit to get you started. Make an envelope pillow cover, a tote bag and a smart skirt and learn the info on correct fits, putting in elastic, pressing and hemming. 100pp. Softback. $23.95 NOW £4


75691 FAIRY TALE KNITS: 20 Enchanting


Characters to Make by Fiona Goble


The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Wicked Witch, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and her Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother are among a line up of 20 fabled characters to knit. Here are the


dresses, aprons, shoes, shorts, coats, panties, nightgowns, slippers, and of course the bodies, heads, legs and arms, how to make up each little character. Our favourites must be the dreadfully Ugly Sisters! 80 page very large softback all in colour. $19.99 NOW £6


75803 KNITTING


NEVER FELT BETTER: The Definitive Guide to Fabulous Felting by Nicky Epstein


We lust after the floral coat on page 104 and the chic mock tweed hat on page 14. After


giving basic instructions and showing how different yarns react to the felting process, the book outlines techniques for creating unique, three-dimensional objects out of felted knitting, the best stitch patterns for such projects and how to turn old sweaters into beautiful garments, toys or household objects. There are more than 20 lovely projects with directions, including shawls, scarves, jackets, hats, bags, dog coats and toys. 176 pages 29cm x 25cm in glorious close-up colour with templates. £19.99 NOW £6.75


75766 BABY BLUEPRINT CROCHET: Irresistible Projects for Little Ones by Robyn Chachula


Easy-to-read stitch diagrams for 19 projects, from soft, colourful garments for boys and girls to smaller pieces and accessories such as blankets and toys. One of the


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indispensable features of the book is that it takes would- be crocheters from choosing the right yarn and colours, through learning to read the basic crochet symbols, granny square and stitch pattern diagrams and planned schematics, through the step-by-step construction right up to finishing and baby-proofing your work so that it lasts for a long time. We particularly like Burt the Robot and Ellie the Elephant, although we think the Popsicle Boots are our favourites. 151 softback pages. £15.99 NOW £5


75804 KNITWEAR DESIGN


WORKSHOP by Shirley Paden


Starts by explaining how to make an individual measurement worksheet, using not only the standard sizing guides but also detailed body measurements such as neck, shoulder and upper arm width. The next stage is to sketch


the kind of garment you are aiming for. You will then make a “schematic”, combining your design with the measurement template, and finally translate that into stitch instructions. Alternatives to the classic pullover silhouette include dropped shoulders or a reverse taper, where the hem is wider than the upper body. Cardigans can be made with a centre closure, overlapping bands, rounded front edges or one-piece construction, while skirts and dresses can be tailored to a wide variety of silhouettes. Sleeves and cuffs, necklines, collars and lapels have extensive sections detailing the variations that can raise a basic pattern to a garment with designer individuality. Diagrams and charts. Colour. 344pp. £17.99 NOW £6


HEALTH


A healthy body is the guest-chamber of the soul; a sick, its prison.


- Francis Bacon


76554 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VITAMINS, MINERALS AND


HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS by Dr Sarah Brewer Acai berries are the fruit of a Brazilian palm tree and are a good source of fibre, omega-3 essential fatty acids and oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat as can be found in olive oil. It also contains calcium, iron, manganese, plant sterols, antioxidants and lignans. It


can be used to treat diarrhoea, skin ulcers and fever. A bewildering range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is now widely available, but information about their health benefits cannot be given on the packaging as it would constitute a health claim. Help is now at hand with this jargon free guide to help you understand how supplements can maintain or improve your daily health. The author suggests which to take for specific health problems from arthritis to IBS, chronic fatigue to recurrent candida. The A-Z guide has 150 key supplements for a brighter healthier life, explanations of the benefits plus possible side affects and risks, packed with clear and concise answers based on the latest research evidence. Look up gums (receding), probiotics, diabetes, angina, vitamin D, red clover and get the full low down. 608pp in paperback. £9.99 NOW £5


76595 TAKE CARE, SON: The Story of My Dad and His Dementia by Tony Husband


A bestseller and still at full price, we have just a handful of mint condition bookshop ‘returns’ of a much-lauded book by our dear friend, the cartoonist Tony Husband. When his father Ron


started to forget things like names, dates and appointments, it took a while to realise that this was a different form of forgetfulness. It was the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from his beloved family. Emotional, honest and painful, Tony’s loving cartoon strip account of the illness will strike a chord anyone with personal experience of this cruel disease of the mind. Presented in full page colour cartoons with text about life at the golf club, the pub, walking Lossie the dog (in pyjama bottoms) and the words of both Tony and his dear father. 60 page paperback.


£7.99 NOW £4


76570 HONEY DIET by Mike McInnes


A nutrition expert here reveals the secrets of a revolutionary, cost- effective, sweet, easy diet. He has four children, all of whom have thrived on this regime. Incredibly, all you need is a spoonful of honey to help you to lose weight - and nothing else at all! We are always being told that sugar is bad for us but, apparently, science shows that


honey is ‘good sugar’ and that, moreover, just one spoonful of honey every night before you go to bed will: (a) give your body exactly the right type and quantity of food it needs to burn off excess weight during the night (b) prevent chronic nocturnal metabolic stress (c) reduce your craving for other ‘bad sugars’ during the day, (d) give you a deep long-lasting, dream-filled sleep that will help you to wake up happy and refreshed and (e) help to restore your immune system and your body’s natural balances. 151 paperback pages with notes, four appendices: The Science Behind the iPump, Honey at Night, Why Honey is the Perfect Fuel and Honey as a Superfood, plus diagram of the iPump in action. £13.99 NOW £5


76277 WRINKLIES’ GUIDE TO KEEPING SUPPLE: New Pursuits for Old Hands


by Vicky Hales-Dutton Over half a million copies have been sold of this bestselling Wrinklies’ series and, once you open the book, you can see why. There is masses of information and tips for all those who form the largest segment of our population. If you are bored with the confines of your


armchair, or fed up with newspapers and crosswords, and want invaluable advice on how to get moving again without having a heart attack or a stroke, then here is the book for you. It will give you everything you need to know about keeping your elderly bones in fine fettle. Here is info on walking, cycling and swimming, with tips on warming up, cooling down and how long and how far you should go. There are exercises for supple joints which include simple stretches and yoga moves to improve flexibility and strength. And, perhaps most important of all, the section on a balanced diet contains details of the best things to eat for healthy and supple joints. 192 pages with line drawings, glossary and appendix: Daily Suppleness Challenges. £9.99 NOW £4


76586 NECK AND BACK PAIN: A Practical Guide to Getting On With Your Life


by Dr Chris Jenner A must-read for all sufferers. Far from just being the curse of the elderly, neck and back pain affects the majority of the adult population at some point in their lives, as well as huge numbers of children and adolescents. Even in chronic cases, however, it does not have to mean the end of life as you once knew it.


With the knowledge contained in this book and the right care, you can regain control and live a happy and productive life. In his reassuringly down-to-earth guide, Dr Jenner describes the many causes of neck and back pain in easily understood laymen’s terms. He then explores what it means to live with these conditions in a practical sense, sets out your treatment options, and advises on how you can greatly reduce your levels of pain and increase your quality of life. 212 paperback pages.


£8.99 NOW £4.50 74585 CHRONOTHERAPY


by Michael Terman and Ian McMahan Sub-titled Resetting Your Inner Clock to Boost Mood Alertness and Quality Sleep. This amazing volume explains the science behind chronobiology and how to break the frustrating cycle of sleep disorders. It lays out the full range of rhythm-shifting strategies, including the proper use of bright light therapy, structured exposure to darkness, bedroom dawn and dusk simulation, melatonin supplements and sleep scheduling, to recalibrate your life with renewed energy, vibrant good health and peace of mind, spanning life stages from the earliest years through old age. 312 pages. $26 NOW £4


75744 MAKEUP FOR


AGELESS BEAUTY by Linda Mason


Using models in their 40s, 50s and 60s from all walks of life including celebrities like Brooke Shields, the book will show women how to make up beautifully for the rest of your life. Play up seductive eyes, find a dramatic shimmer, look pretty and polished, find a finished


elegance and strength or a bright, warm harmony depending on your mood. All ideas are marked up with numbers to show exactly what was used where on the face. Covers all manner of blending eye shadows up and out to lift the outer corners of the eyes, applying blusher to different parts of the cheekbone to either elongate the face or give a rosy apple round face and more tips and twists we never knew possible. With an introduction on ageing skin and re-evaluating your look. Softback, 176 large pages, colour. £14.99 NOW £6.50


75807 LOSING IT: An Aging Professor Laments His


Shrinking Brain by William Ian Miller In an often laugh-out-loud, witty and at times affecting book, an award-winning professor presents a darkly intelligent, wickedly funny account of the horrors of old age. His greatest fear is the loss of mental faculties - memory, processing speed, sensory acuity,


and the capacity to focus. But he is also acutely attuned to bodily decline - sags and flaccidities, aches and pains, failing joints and organs. Does growing old gracefully mean more than simply refusing unseemly cosmetic surgery? How will we know if and when we have lingered too long? Tackled in such an upbeat way that you will finish the book on a smile. 328 pages. £20 NOW £6


76040 BED BUG BOOK


The book is sub-titled ‘The Complete Guide to Prevention and Extermination’ and looks at identification, taking action, preventing a recurrence, case studies and resources, how to spot bed bugs in your home, hotel or on the go (they look like poppy seeds), how to identify a bed bug bite (it’s not a mosquito bite) and most importantly the steps you must take to get rid of these pests. With handy tips for travellers, advice on buying vintage and second hand goods, and what to expect when the exterminators come. Bed bug-proof covers are now available for many mattresses plus green methods and environmentally friendly solutions. Don't let the bed bugs bite! 181pp in illus paperback. £9.99 NOW £2.50


HISTORY


Man is a history-making creature who can neither repeat his past nor leave it behind.


- W. H. Auden, The Dyer’s Hand


76605 BRITANNICA GUIDE TO THE ISLAMIC WORLD introduced by Ziauddin Sardar


Today there are nearly 1.4 billion practising Muslims. Founded in the 7th century AD by the Prophet Muhammad, Islam has spread throughout the world and Muslim communities exist in more than 200 countries. Clear, accurate and meticulously researched, and introduced by a leading


commentator, this is a super introduction to one of the key cultural forces of the modern world. It looks at the role of Islam past and present, literature, science, art, architecture and scholarship and an invaluable overview of the state of Islam today which sheds light on the current conflict in the Middle East and the division between the Sunni and Shi ite sects. 432pp in paperback, 8pp photos. £9.99 NOW £5


76294 RISE AND FALL OF ANCIENT EGYPT: The History of a Civilisation from


3000BC to Cleopatra by Toby Wilkinson


The world’s first nation-state was created in 2950 B.C. when the regions of Egypt were unified under King Narmer, at about the same time as New Grange Neolithic chambered tomb was built in Ireland. During the next 3000 years


Egypt was to produce some of the world’s most spectacular building works in the pyramids and temples of the pharaohs. This equally monumental history keeps the pace moving from Egypt’s beginnings to the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty, when Cleopatra VII threw in her lot first with Caesar, then with Mark Antony in an alliance with Rome that would have dominated the whole world were it not for the failure of Cleopatra’s ships at the battle of Actium. Cleopatra’s son with Julius Caesar, Caesarion, was assassinated days later and the era of the pharaohs was at an end. Notable rulers include Amenhotep I, who started work on the Valley of the Kings, and the ruthless Queen Hatshepsut who reigned first as regent to her step-son, then from 1473 with the full panoply of kingly power. Hatshepsut instituted a programme of myth-making that included portraying herself as a man and creating the unique temple of Deir el-Bahri with its great processional route decorated with scenes of self-glorification. The 12th century Amenhotep III reinterpreted the cult of the Sun- god Ra, and Ramesses II created a new capital dynastic city, per-Ramesses, the background for the biblical story of the Exodus. 646pp, paperback, timeline, colour photos.


£16.99 NOW £6.50


76226 RING AND THE CROWN: A History of Royal


Weddings 1066-2011 by Weir, Williams, Gristwood and Borman


Members of the Royal Family rarely married for love before the 20th century, and Prince Charles’s two marriages symbolise recent changes in expectation: the spectacular wedding to Princess


Diana was quickly perceived as no more than a fairy- tale, and in the 21st century the public has come to admire the Duchess of Cornwall’s dignified role following a low-key marriage ceremony. In the Middle Ages the guests would accompany the newly-weds into the bedchamber, and in the case of the national hero Henry V they returned after the decent interval with wine and soup to fortify the couple. William of Orange entered the marriage bed wearing woollen drawers, while his 15- year-old bride Mary was in floods of tears, but in spite of a disastrous beginning, the marriage was happy. Queen Victoria was passionately in love with Albert and masterminded every detail of the wedding, including designing a dress for her 12 bridesmaids. In 1922 Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a bridesmaid for Princess Mary had trouble walking in the newly-fashionable high heels, and a few years later she caught whooping cough on her own honeymoon with the future George VI. The project to broadcast their service on radio was vetoed on the grounds that disrespectful people might listen to it with their hats on. Our Queen is portrayed in high spirits on her wedding day, and the story is brought into the present with the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 190pp, numerous colour photos. £20 NOW £6


76536 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH


REFORMATION by Derek Wilson


Sub-titled ‘Religion, Politics and Fear: How England Was Transformed by the Tudors’. Whatever its political, social and cultural consequences, the English Reformation was essentially a religious movement. The conditions in society were ripe for it, because ‘Gospel propaganda’ in


the form of sermons, printed works and person-to-person evangelism was remarkably effective, and primarily because of the explosive impact of the vernacular bible. This revival caused a religious high tide. When Henry


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