Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes (Paperback)
Nicki Trench
EYCR
Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes will help you make adorable clothes and accessories for both babies and toddlers. Among the accessories featured are blankets, coat hangers and stuffed toys. The 35 projects featured in the book are suitable for boys and girls aged up to three years old and have easy-to-follow crochet patterns that are suitable for both beginners and experts. There is also an extensive techniques section that provides clear step-by-step instructions on how to do all the stitches. The ideal book for anyone interested in crafts, the projects featured here will keep your little one looking adorable and feeling comfortable throughout the winter.
Written by the experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child) is full of advice on the best way of getting kids' cooperation - without resorting to arguing. The communication techniques featured here have been taught all over the country and if you've ever felt you had no other alternative to lecturing and criticizing a child, this practical guide will help you keep calm and under control. The book uses real-life situations to show how you can respect and respond to children's feelings in a satisfying way.
The Knackered Mother's Wine Club (Hardback)
Helen McGinn
KMWC
Busy mums everywhere are sure to appreciate The Knackered Mother's Wine Club, a witty guide to picking the right kind of wine for every occasion. Inspired by the popular blog, Helen McGinn's humorous book will tell you everything you need to know about wine - and much, much more. From the best type of wine for the post-bedtime wind-down to the one that complements a Sunday lunch the best and the most suitable bottles to donate to school raffled, this is an easy-to-follow guide full of reliable recommendations.
The Bellwether Revivals (Hardback)
Benjamin Wood
BELL
A Debut Fiction Choice from the Book People that is also shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards First Novel Award 2012, Benjamin Wood's The Bellwether Revivals follows the fortunes of the bright and bookish Oscar Lowe, a young man who has managed to swap the urban estate where he was raised for the grander surroundings of Cambridge. Having grown to love his quiet routine as a care worker, he falls in love with the enigmatic medical student Iris Bellwether. Drawn into her world of scholarship and privilege, Oscar soon becomes embroiled in the strange machinations of her brilliant but troubled brother Eden, who believes he can heal people with music. As Eden draws his sister and friends into a series of disturbing experiments to prove himself right, Oscar realises the extent of the danger facing them all...
A Medal For Leroy (Hardback)
Michael Morpurgo
LERO
9 years +
Michael Morpurgo, the best-loved author of War Horse, returns with a poignant and moving tale illustrated by Michael Foreman. Set in post-war London, A Medal for Leroy is the story of a young boy who lives with his mother. Michael has never known his father, an RAF pilot who was shot down during World War Two. Despite his questions, Michael's mother tells him very little about his father but with the help of his devoted aunts and a small Jack Russell terrier, the past is finally opened up and a hidden history revealed. Michael Morpurgo has created a beautiful and mesmerising tale of wartime bravery, justice, love and hope. A Medal for Leroy will leave an impression long after the last page is turned.
Made at Home: Curing & Smoking (Hardback)
Dick Strawbridge
MAHC
Written by Dick and James Strawbridge, both of whom are experts in the Good Life, Made at Home: Curing & Smoking is a guide to transforming fresh meats, fish, seafood and even eggs and cheese into flavoursome treats to share. Curing and smoking are two of the best ways to preserve and enjoy meats and these methods do not have to be out of reach of the home cook. From creating your own curing oven to smoking salmon, this is an enormously practical book that also offers simple instructions on brining, curing, drying and smoking fresh food, as well as dozens of fantastic recipes.
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses (Hardback)
Ian Falconer
OMOO
5 years +
Olivia and the Fairy Princess is a hilarious story from Ian Falconer that finds Olivia the pig embarking upon a quest for identity and individuality, determined to make herself stand out from the crowd. It seems there are far too many pink and sparkly princesses around nowadays and Olivia has had enough, she wants to show that anyone can be a princess - no matter what their interests. In her own typical style, she sets about creating a whole array of fantastically dressed and uniquely individual princesses, all showing that everyone can be special. As well as this inspirational storyline, this book also has some grown-up humour that is sure to appeal to parents too!
Super-cute Felting (Paperback)
Laura Howard
SUPC
Laura Howard presents a wide range of simple but striking felt projects in Super-cute Felting: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make and Give. From accessories including pretty brooches, necklaces and scarves to gifts and homeware including fruity pincushions, coasters and tea cosies, there's something for everyone in this lively book. There are also creative decorating ideas for Christmas, Halloween and Easter. Suitable for all levels of felt crafter, every design comes with clear step-by-step instructions and there is also a helpful techniques section to explain all the stitches and skills required to make the projects. Super-cute Felting is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation of adorable, hand-crafted objects.
Toddler Christmas (Hardback)
Katie Saunders
TODR
Toddlers
A great book for anyone with an excited toddler to distract in the build-up to the big day, Toddler Christmas provides a wide range of festive activities, plus games, puzzles and stories. From decorating a letter for Santa to making special food for the reindeer and snuggling up with a special Christmas bedtime story, there are ideas for every moment. This large padded book also contains a special Christmas quiz and parental notes to help everyone make the most of this time of year. Guaranteed to add some magic to a toddler's Christmas, the book also features beautiful illustrations from Katie Sanders.
Illustrated English Dictionary (Paperback)
Jane Bingham
ILED
9 years +
With over 1,000 full-colour illustrations, the Usborne Illustrated English Dictionary is the ultimate resource for children as their reading and writing skills develop both in and out of school. In true Usborne style the text is friendly and accessible so children of all abilities can understand the descriptions for each word and with accompanying images for many too, this is a brilliant visual guide. With hints on grammar, tips for spelling and interesting facts about word origins, kids will learn about a whole new world of English, its history and its variety.
ADLBS
Stephen Campbell and Michael Cole introduce Italian Renaissance art in this easy-to-follow chronological survey. Drawing on the most recent scholarship, their book makes new approaches accessible to students and non-specialist readers, telling the story of art in the great centres of Rome, Florence and Venice while profiling a range of other cities and sites throughout Italy. The book uses a novel decade-by-decade structure, which allows students to follow the chronology easily, as well as enabling collaborative works to be discussed in their entirety, and ensuring that discussion of minor centres can be brought in as needed. It presents the classic canon of Renaissance painting and sculpture in full, while expanding the scope of conventional surveys by offering a more thorough coverage of architecture, decorative and domestic arts, and print media. Rather than emphasizing artists biographies, this new account concentrates on the works, discussing means of production, the places for which images were made, the concerns of patrons, and the expectations and responses of the works first viewers. Renaissance art is seen as decidedly new, a moment in the history of art whose concerns persist in the present. Dazzlingly ambitious and fiercely intelligent, this is very much a book of today, which seems destined to remain the survey of choice for years to come David Ekserdjian, Leicester University. A fine and original new introduction to Italian Renaissance art [it] generates new perspectives on the progress and parameters of an entire visual tradition Tom Nichols, University of Aberdeen.
On Top of the Cloud (Hardback)
Hunter Muller
ADOSS
Praise for "On Top of the Cloud": "21st-century CIOs have a dual responsibility: driving down costs and creating new business value. Managing this seeming dichotomy is the domain of top business executives everywhere, and CIOs everywhere are learning to step it up. The original research contained in Hunter's book serves as a practical road map for IT strategy in today's ultra-competitive markets". (Randy Spratt, EVP, CIO, and CTO, McKesson Corporation). "This is a thoughtfully written book, and the timing is perfect. Hunter really understands the challenges confronting transformational CIOs in today's markets, and he captures the choices they face as they work to create value for their organizations while driving down the costs of doing business in the modern world. The wealth of information contained in this book makes it truly valuable to career IT leaders and future CIOs alike". (Mark Polansky, Senior Client Partner and Managing Director, Information Technology Center of Expertise, Korn/Ferry International, North America). "The cloud involves more than just technology. It's really more of a new business model. Hunter grasps the central truth about cloud computing, and that's why this is a valuable book. Hunter understands the issues and conveys them in a conversational tone that is truly refreshing". (Dave Smoley, SVP and CIO, Flextronics International). "You may think this is a book about technology; well it's not. It's a book about leadership, packed with stories about real leaders finding new customers and markets, transforming the way their organizations work, and adding value - with the next generation of technology as the enabler. The cloud holds real potential. Read this book to see how top CIOs are positioning their companies". (Tony Leng, Managing Director, Diversified Search). "Hunter has the unique ability to distill the best thinking of world-class CIOs into something you can act on. If you are a technology executive trying to find the right balance between generating business value and managing IT costs, this is the right book for you. "On Top of the Cloud" will be especially useful for transformational CIOs tasked with developing their company's strategies for technology-driven business growth". (Randy Krotowski, CIO, Global Upstream, Information Technology, Chevron Corporation).
6FBM
3 years +
Have a blooming load of fun with Fifi and the Flowertots in this bumper book of fun and lively stories! This marvellous collection of three favourite Fifi stories will have little ones engrossed as they make their way through each wonderful tale about the Flowertots gang. Find out what happens at the Flowertot Sports Day, enjoy the cute story of My Friend Fifi, and read all about the time Bumble caught a cold, before watching this delightful tale on the accompanying DVD!
Caribbean Architecture (Hardback)
Giancarlo Gardin
AEESA
As an architect, he comes from an artistic background, having taken an active part in the sixties movement known as the Roman School, which focused on the famous gallery La Tartaruga. He also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in L'Aquila for several years. Fini has partnered with the sculptor Mario Ceroli to create stage-sets for productions directed by Bolognini and Patroni Griffi at La Scala in Milan, at the Opera House in Rome, at La Fenice in Venice, at the Arena in Verona and in other theatres and opera houses. As a designer, he has devised furnishings for several Italian manufacturers, including Poltronova and Autovox. As an architect, he has created several artistic and cultural works, such as the House of Neptune in Bologna in 1994, the Italian pavilion for the New Orleans Water Fair in 1992, the design for large exhibitions, such as The Normans: a European People in Palazzo Venezia, Rome, in 1994, the church and theatre in Porto Rotondo in 1995 (again with Ceroli) and, again as an architect working in Porto Rotondo, the master plan for the Yachting Marina and the piazzetta at the Sporting Hotel. Later on, in the same area of tourist developments, he also drew up the designs for the Tabatinga- Lagoa resort on Brazil's Atlantic coast, between Rio de Janeiro and Santos. In 1992, Fini was commissioned to design the new resort at Casa de Campo, situated along the Caribbean coast to the east of Santo Domingo, near the island of Saona and famous for its golf courses designed by Pete Dye. This latest venture, unique in its field, gave him the opportunity to monitor the entire development of the Yacht Marina, which occupies an area of more than 100,000 square metres, controlling the design and construction aspects of the entire complex. It is the story of how this work unfolded that is told in this book and illustrated with more than 300 full-page colour photographs taken by Giancarlo Gardin expressly for the purpose of publishing them here. The book describes the entire process of developing this great maritime leisure complex, which is located in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty at the mouth of the Rio Chavon. Massimo Rosati is an architect and journalist. He has acquired considerable experience in specialised publishing, where he has worked with many of the most important periodicals in the trade.
Willkommen! (Other)
Paul Coggle
AEEQG
Willkommen! is the best-selling German course for adult beginners. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! will provide you with the opportunities you need to speak, read, write and understand German with confidence, and enjoy it too! The features that set this course apart are: * Wide choice of learning material * All activities based on real situations * Different types of writing practice, including letters, CVs and emails * Reading activities based on real menus, advertisements, brochures * Deutschland info giving practical and cultural insights into German life * Listening material including interviews, radio and TV clips Willkommen! provides about 120 hours of study and covers levels A1 and A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Used with the recordings and supplemented by Willkommen! Activity Book, the course is suitable for both group-learning and for self-study. The Complete CD Pack contains a full-colour coursebook, two audio CDs and a Support Book with answer key and recording transcripts.
Vogue: The Editor's Eye (Hardback)
Anna Wintour
AFFIS
In September 2012, Vogue, the world's most influential fashion magazine, will celebrate its 120th Anniversary. Many of Vogue's hundreds of gorgeous images have remained timeless. With work by photographers such as Steichen, Horst, Avedon, Penn, Newton, Leibovitz, Testino, Weber, among others, Vogue: The Editor's Eye is a visual journey through the choices and images that have shaped fashion and the way it is interpreted inside and outside of the industry. On the other side of the lens, this book pays homage the models who are celebrated for their charisma and versatility, including Suzy Parker, Lisa Fossagrives, Jean Shrimpton, Linda Evangelista, Natalia Vodianova; the most memorable, have become pop culture touchstones that have far outlasted their context and influenced fashion for generations. What remains unexamined is the unseen but critical role of the Fashion Editor in creating the world's best fashion images. The Editor's Eye sets out to change this, bringing fascinating new insight to the study and appreciation of fashion. With the same photographer, the same model and the same clothes, three different Fashion Editors would produce three vastly different images. This book defines the role the fashion editor plays in the conception, tone and look of a published photograph, bringing an entirely new vantage point to the study and appreciation of fashion. Drawing on Vogue magazine's exceptional archive, and selecting 8 of Vogue's all time great Fashion Editors: Polly Mellen, Babs Simpson, Grace Coddington, Tonne Goodman, Camilla Nickerson, Phyllis Posnick and others, The Editor's Eye delivers a chapter on each editor and includes photo portfolios, essays and interviews. Writers include Judith Thurman, Vince Aletti and Michael Roberts.
Living in Style London (Hardback)
Geraldine Appony
ADVOJ
A wide variety of different projects, styles and aesthetics make up this diverse collection that epitomizes living in London. This book gives you a fascinating insight into the exclusive world of London luxury apartments.
