Containing 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects, from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions, this book is ideal for sewers of all abilities. It starts with a comprehensive techniques section, guiding you through a variety of useful techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating patchwork. The techniques are fully explained and are combined with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. The book then leads on to the projects; each contains inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips. Each project is ma... View More...
If you could plan the best night of sex of your life, who would you invite? A witty, erotic romp of a novel about life, lust and love from Australia's best-loved humorist. Claire Sellwyn-Wallace has decided to throw her ovaries a farewell party - one wild night of unbridled lust before she says goodbye to all that. This time it will be everything she has always imagined. This time she knows exactly how it will go. She's old enough, she's earned it. But can you plan passion? And what's love got to do with it? A warm, funny and sexy novel about life, eternity, hormones and hair removal. Autho... View More...
If you could plan the best night of sex of your life, who would you invite? A witty, erotic romp of a novel about life, lust and love from Australia's best-loved humorist. Claire Sellwyn-Wallace has decided to throw her ovaries a farewell party - one wild night of unbridled lust before she says goodbye to all that. This time it will be everything she has always imagined. This time she knows exactly how it will go. She's old enough, she's earned it. But can you plan passion? And what's love got to do with it? A warm, funny and sexy novel about life, eternity, hormones and hair removal. Autho... View More...
Start or end your riding sessions with Wendy Murdoch's 5-Minute Fixes, and you will be amazed how quickly you can replace old habits with new ones, get out of your riding rut, and transform what you can not do to what you can do... naturally, capably, comfortably, and consistently alongside a happy riding partner - your horse. 5 minutes a day is all the time you need to achieve:- Better balance in the saddle- Improved body control from head to toe- Increased influence with your seat- Flawless leg position and subtle aiding- Quieter, softer hands and contact your horse can trust- Less physical ... View More...
Do you know someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? Do they exploit others, or engage in magical thinking? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. So how do you handle the narcissistic people in your life? You might interact with them in social or professional settings, and you might even love one—so ignoring them isn’t really a practical solution. They're frustrating, and maybe even intimidating, but ultimat... View More...
Many years have passed since the events in The Deaths of Tao: the world is split into pro-Prophus and pro-Genjix factions, and is poised on the edge of a devastating new World War; the Prophus are hiding; and Roen has a family to take care of. A Gengix scientist who defects to the other side holds the key to preventing bloodshed on an almost unimaginable scale. With the might of the Gengix in active pursuit, Roen is the only person who can help him save the world, and the Quasing race, too. And you thought you were having a stressful day. View More...
'A single ball came through at deck level, It struck a burst of sparks from the steel hull, like Brocks Fireworks at Crystal palace, brilliant orange even in the strong sunlight, and the hole it tore through Black Joke's plating was fringed with bare jagged tongues of metal like the petals of a silver sunflower.' In search of a father they barely remember, Zouga and Dr Robyn Ballantyne board Mungo St John's magnificent clipper to speed them to Africa. But long before they sight that mighty continent, Robyn knows that she and Mungo will battle with all the fury of natural enemies -- and love wi... View More...
She felt Ramon come awake and spring from the bed, naked and lithe as a jungle cat. She heard the metallic snicker of a firearm as he snatched the pistol from the holster. In the darkness a yellow flower of gun-flamed bloomed, and a single bullet whiplashed across twenty yards of open ground...In the searing heat of a divided Africa two decades of bitter dynastic conflict explode with terrifying ferocity. To Gary and Sean Courtney it is a struggle to the end; brother pitted against brother as they are dragged unwittingly into the lair of an international terrorist. Only Isabella Courtney stand... View More...
Smoking meat is a cookery art form that combines scientific precision with a little smoky alchemy to produce the tenderest, most delicious cuts. Even better, it's something that anyone can do, whether you're cooking with an adapted bucket or a purpose-built Texan smokehouse. Smoking Meat is the ultimate mouth-watering guide to cooking with smoke. Whether you're whipping up some pork belly or spare ribs, Smoking Meat will have you experimenting with endless combinations of woods, heats, meats, cuts, rubs, and sauces. Impress your friends with over 50 inspired meat recipes for every taste, dr... View More...
This is a history and A-Z directory of rifles from the medieval period to the present day, shown in over 300 photographs. It contains directories of rifles from different parts of the world, organized according to country of manufacture. It features key specifications for each weapon, including magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight. It includes 300 superb photographs and artworks, cutaway diagrams showing internal components and operation, and specification boxes for detailed study. This authoritative guide explores the development of rifles through the centuries, and shows the ... View More...
Most guitarists dream of building their own custom guitar. In this new book, acclaimed builder Will Kelly (Vintage Guitar magazine and Hard Knocks Guitars) cuts through all the noise to show how, with a little patience and some relatively inexpensive tools, the average weekend enthusiast can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and even a lifelong hobby. Leaning on his years of expertise and more than 500 photographs, Kelly presents the world of kit-built guitars in a sensible, progressive fashion beginning with a simple bolt-on Strat-style kit and continuing on to a Tele-styl... View More...
Want to find your voice? Learn from the best! In your development as a writer, you've likely been told to develop your own unique writing style, as if it were as simple as pulling it out of thin air. But finding your voice isn't easy--it requires time, practice, and a thorough understanding of how great fiction is written. Fiction Writing Master Class analyzes the writing styles of twenty-one superior novelists including Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Franz Kafka, Flannery O'Connor, Ray Bradbury, and many others. This fascinating and insightful guide mines the writing secrets of these excepti... View More...
William Cheung, wing chun teacher, student of Yip Man and a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1983, Kung Fu Artist of the Year), covers the techniques and history of the dragon pole, wing chun warm-up exercises and training drils for the dragon pole. This weapon, the most effective form of the staff and long pole, was developed by Gee Sin. Combines wing chun with dragon-pole techniques for increased efficacy. View More...
Everyone loves chocolate, and if they want to make chocolate candy at home, this book makes it easy to temper the chocolate, work with thickeners, boil sugar, use piping bags, store chocolate, shape and fill moulded chocolates, and dip chocolates. In this Storey Basics book, readers will learn all of this and more so they can easily make the included recipes for rolled and filled chocolates, nut barks, chocolate-covered fruits, and fudge. View More...
Good knife skills are key to feeling confident and comfortable in the kitchen. Chef Bill Collins shows you how to choose knives that will feel good in the hand, and then he shows you exactly how to slice, chop, peel, bone, and dice with ease. The clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations also show you how to cut and carve seafood, poultry, meats, fruits, and vegetables. Includes information on using other sharp kitchen tools, including microplanes and graters, scissors, vegetable peelers, and mandolins. About the Author Bill Collins is the author of four Storey Basics titles: Making... View More...
If you have a yeast-related problem, you know how difficult it can be to find practical and helpful information. Now, in THE YEAST CONNECTION COOKBOOK, Dr. William G. Crook and Marjorie Hurt Jones provide the information you need to manage your life and regain your health. THE YEAST CONNECTION COOKBOOK begins with a discussion of yeast-related disorders and the important role diet plays in their management. It also provides general information on the effects - both positive and negative - that some common foods can have on yeast sufferers and crucial instructions on detecting the specific food... View More...
A new educational edition, fully revised and updated with new material, and featuring artwork by the winner of the Faber/Guardian illustration competition. Lord of the Flies is a novel that has captivated schoolchildren ever since it was first published in 1954. A teacher himself, Golding clearly understood what excites and interests children. It is not only a gripping story, with strong, sympathetic characters, but it also raises timeless and profound questions. Part of its lasting appeal, particularly in schools, surely arises from the way it tackles universal issues.The novel is a catalyst... View More...
He is 3 million light years from home. He may be wise and as old as the stars but right now he needs a friend. The secrets of the universe can't help him. He's stranded on earth: alone, homesick and afraid. It is a hostile planet. The police are after him and there's no one who can help.until he meets the children. To them he's a magical being from another world: to him they are unforgettable friends! Kotzwinkle's acclaimed novelization of the original screenplay by Melissa Mathison brings additional background and detail that expands and enhances the story of Elliott and his strange an... View More...
Keep a record of your favorite books, and so much more! Book Life: A Book Lover's Journal is filled with places for you to record everything about the books you read to help you remember about them for years to come. The compact size is perfect for tucking into a bag or purse and taking along wherever your literary journey leads. Document your reading experiences using the blank templates in the Book Log section and create a wish list of books you'd like to read. You'll even find pages featuring places for booklovers to visit, including literary pilgrimages and iconic bookstores. Jot dow... View More...
Over 1 million copies already sold in the USA. An absolute bestseller! Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world f... View More...
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