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Celebrate the Big Apple! Whether you want to recreate the Statue of Liberty, a yellow cab, or the Empire State Building, Knit New York has the perfect project. Knit a Broadway street sign, the famous

Crochet and knitting have reached new heights of popularity—and Homespun Vintage introduces fans of both forms to a world of contemporary pieces and panels, all created to enhance needle skills. Divid

Resembling small pink anteaters, the adorable knitted Clangers--who live in underground caves on a blue moon far away in space--have transfixed television audiences around the world since 1969. This f

Ultimate Papercraft Bible has everything you need to know to create beautiful paper projects, from tools, materials, and techniques to printing, coloring, and texturing. Learn how to design stunning c

Why did the banana go to the doctors?Because he wasn't peeling very well!Proving the age-old maxim that 'it's in the way that you tell them', Dads - for the best part of forever - have always been ren

Rotherham is a town where new buildings are replacing ones which have been there for centuries. This delightful, full-colour collection of images celebrates the Rotherham of days gone by. Pairing ra

From their first appearance on Top of the Pops to outtakes from It's My Life, a fantastic selection of images from one of the world's best-loved supergroups Featuring pictures from 1969 to 1982, the i

From Chocolate and Orange Truffle Meringue Tarts to Leek and Goat Cheese Phyllo Parcels, a collection of easy-to-achieve sweet and savory baked goods?Consisting of a series of easy-to-follow, foolproo

Coney Island's Dreamland?destroyed by fire in 1911, Metropolitan Opera House?demolished in 1967, Moondance Diner?moved to Wyoming in 2007. A celebration of the cherished parts of New York that are no

Bethan Ash's rich, colourful quilts are created using improvisational collage techniques. Working instinctively, she simply layers fabric shapes onto a prepared background and fuses them down, then

Best in Show: Knit Your Own Cat offers the unique opportunity to knit yourself a cat. There are 16 different breeds included, from a charming moggy to a sleek Siamese, a precious Persian to a loving l

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she reall

A stunning peek at the?private?gardens of some of the world's most influential designers?often a place for experimentation?The gardens designers have created for their clients may be familiar to garde

What began as an underground 60s Mod scene in unlicensed, no-frills clubs in the North West of England became a youth craze that has long surpassed all others. The Northern Soul scene has confounded i

From Mardi Gras?to Ferris Bueller's Day Off,?this optimistic, life-affirming?diary of the year?has good news for every day?Every day newspapers report misery, bad times, death, destruction, meltdown,

All it takes is one square yard of fabric to create beautifully sewn crafts. Perfect for recycling leftover swatches into fabulous new designs, these 15 quick and economical projects are simple enoug

In June 2010, Africa will host the World Cup, the most significant global sporting spectacle ever to take place on the continent. South Africa's successful bid was in many ways unsurprising: soccer th

A global shift has begun that is slanted towards slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods, and championing human-scale organic growing methods that are safe, compassionate, and pleasur

Complete Jewellery is a sparkling collection of 25 custom-made designs that will dazzle the most eccentric of tastes. Even a beginner crafter will be able to create these one-of-a-kind pieces thanks

From the award-winning botanical painting authors, a book to record more than just the flora of the world, but also the fauna. Recording accurately but beautifully the animal wildlife that surrounds u

In this classic Italian cookbook, restaurateur Alvaro Maccioni presents a selection of authentic recipes that capture the robust flavors of real Tuscan country cooking. Inspired by the family meals c

One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intric

Global in outlook, this comprehensive guide offers a species-by-species breakdown that details how to buy fish, where and when it is in season, and how best to harness its flavor and health benefits.

The standard reference work on chess openings for more than half a century, earning the epithet 'the chess player's bible'. 'Batsford's Modern Chess Openings' is the most comprehensive single-volume w

Oz Clarke is a wine connoisseur and James May a beer-drinking, fast car fanatic who has dubbed his colleague `pretentious'. In their voyages of viticultural discovery around France and California in S

Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the

One of the many joys of Christmas is the magnificent array of seasonal food on offer - but hosting the festivities can be quite a task. This heartwarming collection will guarantee a hassle-free holida

Phil "The Power" Taylor. Eric "The Crafty Cockney" Bristow. Andy "The Viking" Fordham. To this great hall of fame, add another name: Justin Irwin. Or, to give him his darts moniker: Justin "The Bach

See below for alternative language editions When the Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago they were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored

In this sequel to Why Do Buses Come in Threes?, you will find that many intriguing everyday questions have mathematical answers. Discover the astonishing 37% rule for blind dates, the avoidance tacti

From the earliest times, people have worn clothes, not just for warmth, but to show their status or role in a group. Some wore special clothes for religious purposes, others dressed simply to look goo

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow,

The use of text is currently very popular in textile art, and its creative potential is unlimited. Text can engage directly with the viewer to express personal concerns, social and political issues an

Another in the bestselling '52 Great...Tips' series, this time on the perennially popular backgammon, which is having a resurgence with players online, in clubs up and down the country and at home. Tw

This book unwraps the mysteries of one of the oldest, most valued and mystically powerful food sources known to mankind, and shows how spices can be incorporated into a contemporary low-calorie diet.

This classic work on creating a garden was first published in 1956. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, the leading gardener of the 1960s, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of

The great Mikhail Botvinnik, world champion said: 'The foundation of chess is exchanging/' Knowing when and what to exchange or trade in chess is essential to improve your game, and this is the only book to help you do that. In chess an exchange or trade of chessmen is a series of closely related moves, typically sequential, in which the two players capture each other's pieces. All chess pieces may be exchanged or captured in an exchange - apart from the king which however can capture an opponent's piece.Either the player of the white or the black pieces may make the first capture of the other player's piece in an exchange, followed by the other player capturing a piece of the first player, often referred to as a recapture. These maneouvres happen throughout chess, but understanding when and how to do this to your best advantage can improve your game significantly. Written by the hugely popular chess writer, Andrew Soltis, My Kingdom for a Horse tells you whether you should exchange yo

Accessories - the cherry on the cake for those seeking to finish off their vintage look to perfection. From hats and jewellery to bags and shoes, this essential addition to the popular Style Me Vintag

The classic board game backgammon has been called 'the perfect combination of skill and luck'. It may look complicated on first glance, but this absorbing, fun game really couldn't be simpler. This he

A must-have source for any celebration, from weddings and Christmas to christenings and funerals. This inspiring collection includes traditional and modern favourites, such as Jerusalem, Hark! The H