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First established in medieval times. quilting and patchwork have both grown in popularity from their re-emergence in the 1960s into a positive boom with today's crafters. This book, utilising Future Publishings extraordinary content, will show you everything required to start completing your own patchwork projects, from the basic tools you will need through all the best techniques and block patterns so you can create your very own quilt. Includes Step by Step Tutorials and Great starter projects, including: Ice-Cream Quilt for the beach, and Tote Bag – Ideal for Shopping. Contributors include Amy Best, Natalie Bullock, Jo Cole, Stacey Francis, Philippa Grafton, Callie Green, Rebecca Greig, Kristy Lea, Gill Neal, Poppy-Jay Palmer, Neo Phoenix, Sylvia Schaefer, Rachel Terizan, and Perry Wardell-Wicks.

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Drawing contains more than 200 drawing techniques, tips, and lessons for budding artists looking to practice drawing a variety of subjects. This comprehensive, 240-page hardcover drawing guide covers a vast array of subjects, from landscapes, still lifes, and flowers to animals, portraits, and the human figure. Begin with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials you need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, and other tools. Then learn the fundamentals of drawing, as well as a variety of drawing techniques, including rendering realistic textures, creating volume, and capturing perspective. A series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects cover a variety of techniques, including:Developing formRendering textureDepth and distanceForeshorteningValues and shadingPerspectiveBalance and compositionCapturing realism and likenessDepicting figures in actionWith helpful tips and straightforward step-by-step lessons, The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for beginning artists who want to improve their drawing skills. The Complete Book of ... series provides a comprehensive guide to drawing a vast array of subjects, from landscapes and flowers to animals and poses. Artists will learn the fundamentals of drawing, as well as a variety of techniques, including rendering realistic textures, capturing perspective, and creating dynamic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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You love chickens and chicks? Who doesn't!? This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship with the birds in your life, keep your new chicks healthy and happy, and avoid common mistakes of first-time chicken owners. These are the best homesteading tips to raise happy, healthy chickens! Whether you have chickens already or are just thinking of starting your own flock, this book is packed full of valuable information that will help you raise and maintain a happy, healthy flock. Not only will you learn the basics like how to pick the right breeds, how to house, feed, and care for your birds, but you will also find craft, gardening, and DIY projects that will make taking care of your flock fun and entertaining! The Best Beginner's Guide to Chickens and Chicks for Kids covers a lot of important topics, including: Top breed picks for kids What should be in a coop and how to clean the coop Pros and cons of free range versus chicken coops When to expect your first egg How to train your chickens to be more friendly (and even do tricks!) Easy egg recipes and creative chicken crafts!

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Crystals have been enchanting the lives of millions of people for thousands of years. These stunning rocks are one of nature’s most prized possessions, and we go above and beyond to unearth them. Whether you are enticed by their mysticism and interested in the metaphysical properties of the stones or simply enjoy the beauty they provide, The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Crystals is a comprehensive guide to the history, science and myths surrounding gemstones. Learn how to identify them, which shapes best suit your intended uses and how our ancestors harnessed their ancient wisdom in order to enrich their everyday lives. Plus, put your new found knowledge into practice by following our step-by-step instructions to enrich your own life – from healing and self care rituals to gridding and spellwork.

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Cut the deck and draw your first card. The Page of Swords – you are curious and bold. And the second? The Hermit. A seeker after truth, prepared to venture forth to find it. The third and final card? The World. You shall find the answers you seek, and your curiosity will be fulfilled. For centuries, tarot has offered its practitioners a resource to ask questions about their fate and that of the people and the world around them. For some it’s a meditative exercise, for others a magical tool. In this book you’ll discover its sometimes surprising history, and how it went from an ordinary card game to one of the world’s most famous divination tools. You’ll learn the occult secrets behind the imagery of the cards and discover who put them there, and why. Plus, you’ll find an in-depth guide to the meanings of the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and the 56 cards in the suits of the Minor Arcana, and easy-to-follow diagrams and guides to the most popular kinds of card readings, so that you too can interpret the mysteries of the tarot.

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Long ago, when our ancestors lived much closer to the earth than we do now, their awareness of the seasons and stars and the tides that govern green growing things was vital to their way of life. The knowledge of when to plant and when to reap, the ability to predict the life-giving dance of wind and bee, enabled our forefathers and foremothers to nurture their crops and gardens, feed their kinfolk and create healing remedies for their sick, as well as bringing them closer to the mystical and magical energies that permeate the world around us. You too can reclaim and share in this ancient knowledge and power as you step onto the sunlit, verdant path of the green witch.

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In the beginning, the story goes, two gods conjured the islands out of primordial chaos with the tip of a sacred spear. The ‘Great Eight-Island Country’, Japan has always followed its own unique path, often alone through centuries of deliberate isolation. Contact and conflict with other nations has often taken the form of flashpoints of social and technological shock: firearms, trade ships electric light and atom bombs. Yet despite the challenges that have beset it from outside and from within, Japan has maintained and expanded its singular and compelling culture for thousands of years. Today, Japan is a key player on the world stage, a technological powerhouse, and an icon of non-aggressive international policy. Amid its hi-tech cities, ancient shrines call the faithful to venerate heavenly gods and the spirits of the land. Glittering technological marvels vie with traditional folklore; culinary practices and ceremonies to beguile visitors; and ancient buildings still hide in the shadows of the new. Take a journey into the history of this fascinating island nation and discover some of the people, events and beliefs that have shaped the Land of the Rising Sun.

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China is a nation like no other. Once a constellation of fractured states, today it reigns supreme as the greatest power in the Eastern Hemisphere. From the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to the Belt and Road Initiative and the unrelenting rollout of the electric vehicle industry, the scale and grandeur of ChinaÂ’ s enterprises have always staggered the Western world. From its ancient origins to the birth of the PeopleÂ’ s Republic, the rise of Xi Jinping and the race to dominate the world of tomorrow, China is an endlessly intriguing place, one whose past continues to shape its future. Take a journey into the history of this awe-inspiring and multifaceted nation and discover some of the people, events and beliefs that have shaped the Land of the Dragon.

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Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different technique, from bags and cushions to table mats, wall hangings and bed quilts.Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions accompany eachproject, making them all suitable for even a complete novice. The book also includes a quilting glossary explaining common quilting and sewing terms.

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Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have beginner’s guide! It’s packed with compelling history and fascinating facts that both new and longtime fans won’t want to miss! Manga and anime are a whole lot more than just comics and animation from Japan. They are massive pop-culture phenomena reaching hundreds of millions of fans worldwide -- and they''ve had a huge impact on TV, movies, music, and more. But did you know that manga and anime have a rich and fascinating history that spans decades?The Beginner''s Guide to Manga and Anime is a must-have book for both newcomers and longtime fans. From Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki, the beginnings of shonen to the first anime films, this volume is packed with need-to-know info!

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A practical guide to lunar photography detailing the use of DSLR, high frame rate video cameras and Smartphones. Information on settings and capture techniques for both image and video, including a visual guide to using modern video capture software.

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First a legendary radio series, then a bestselling book, then a blockbuster movie, the immensely successful Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams needs no introduction.This paperback boxset collection includes all five parts of the trilogy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish and Mostly Harmless.A phenomenon across the galaxy, this paperback omnibus contains the complete Hitchhiker's in five parts, charting the whole of Arthur Dent's odyssey through space and time. Share and enjoy.The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyOne Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace express route. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be rather a lot to cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun. The Galaxy may offer a mind-boggling variety of ways to be blown up and/or insulted, but it's very hard to get a cup of tea.The Restaurant at the End of the UniverseWhen all questions of space, time, matter and the nature of being have been resolved, only one question remains - 'Where ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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He wasn’t looking for love…Just a little blood. HEARTSTOPPER MEETS BUFFY IN THIS SHARP, SWEET, AND BLOODSUCKINGLY FUNNY ROM-COM ABOUT LOVE AND VAMPIREDOM‘This has to be one of my favorite reads of 2025!’ 5* Reader Review‘This book was everything I wanted, and it’s going to stick with me!’ 5* Reader Review‘This is the most fun I’ve had reading a vampire book!’ 5* Reader Review--Of course, Brennan would have to get unexpectedly turned into a vampire. But if there’s one thing he can do, it’s pretend life’s still fine when it's not. However, being bloodthirsty is complicated: especially after the super-cute librarian, Cole, catches him drinking from a stolen blood bag. To Brennan’s surprise, Cole is happy to keep his secret, and even seems to . . . maybe like him?Perhaps vampiredom isn’t looking so bad. That is until rumours of a missing student and strange blood-sucking attacks start to swirl around campus. Brennan must quickly uncover the truth before all signs point to him. The stakes couldn’t be higher . . . --Praise for A Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends:-"I couldn't slurp this book up fast enough! The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood and Boyfriends has the perfect ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gather your best girlfriends and celebrate Galentine's Day with this delightful entertaining guide inspired by Parks and Recreation!

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Your family lawyer in a book.Whether you are married or living together – with children or without, if you are thinking about or are in the process of splitting up, this book is for you. When a relationship breaks down it’s hugely stressful and emotional – and often very confusing. Who gets to keep what? Will I ever see my kids? What needs to happen and when? What if things get nasty? This all-encompassing book, by family lawyer Laura Naser with years of experience helping couples reach the best solution possible, is here to bring calm and clarity, whatever the situation. She will guide you through the entire process from making sure this is what you really want and knowing what’s at stake, through to detailing all your options (whether you are married or not), what to do and in what order, and with a specific focus on co-parenting, managing money, social media, effective communication and how to resolve tricky issues that come up along the way. See this book as your trusted companion and guide - everything you need to know to get through this and thrive is right here.

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Scientific research should be interesting and exciting. When you finally get your data and, even better – it makes sense! There’s nothing quite like it. Your final research project will give you a flavour of what it will be like if you decide you would like to make a career in scientific research. This book will help you get the most out of that experience.In her years of work with students, Jess Bownes has answered countless questions about conducting and writing about scientific research. In this book, she distils her advice into one essential guide to writing dissertations and research projects and addresses the most common concerns and questions that science students have.This book supports students through the entire process of working on a dissertation, from the early but crucial planning stages, through to undertaking practical work and collecting data, researching literature, and writing up one’s findings. The structure of the book mirrors key stages of a research project or dissertation, making it easy for students to dip in and out as they work on their project. With lists, step-by-step guides and plenty of practical examples, each chapter helps readers to approach their research in a focused and efficient manner.The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It doesn''t matter how old you are or where you''re from; you can start a profitable business. The Young Entrepreneur''s Guide to Starting and Running a Business will show you how.Through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how to turn hobbies, skills, and interests into profit-making ventures. Mariotti describes the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur and covers the nuts and bolts of getting a business up, running and successful.

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Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page. - Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles. - Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles.- Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics. - Benefit from advice on pacing, layout, composition and lettering.

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A riotously funny dark romantasy about a conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride forming the realm’s most chaotic alliance, perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain.

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From the bestselling author of You Will Be Able to Draw comes the complete beginner''s guide to drawing wild and domestic animals No subject has had more enduring appeal for artists than animals. And yet creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting, and leave you wondering, where do I start? Let go of your fear and unlock drawing skills that you never believed you could have with this expertly guided sketchbook. You Will be Able to Draw Animals by the End of This Book will not only teach you the fundamental steps required for you to be able to sketch animals, but also allows you the space to practise on the page, with pages laying flat to allow you to draw comfortably. Start with the essentials, such as basic markmaking and tone, and move on to the key elements of anatomy, texture and expression that will take your drawings from good to great. So pick up a pencil and discover the joy of drawing animals!

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LEGO MINDSTORMS has changed the way we think about robotics by making it possible for anyone to build real, working robots. The latest MINDSTORMS set, EV3, is more powerful than ever, and The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book is the complete, beginner-friendly guide you need to get started. Begin with the basics as you build and program a simple robot to experiment with motors, sensors, and EV3 programming. Then you ll move on to a series of increasingly sophisticated robots that will show you how to work with advanced programming techniques like data wires, variables, and custom-made programming blocks. You ll also learn essential building techniques like how to use beams, gears, and connector blocks effectively in your own designs. Master the possibilities of the EV3 set as you build and program: The EXPLOR3R, a wheeled vehicle that uses sensors to navigate around a room and follow lines The FORMULA EV3 RACE CAR, a streamlined remote-controlled race car ANTY, a six-legged walking creature that adapts its behavior to its surroundings SK3TCHBOT, a robot that lets you play games on the EV3 screen The SNATCH3R, a robotic arm that can autonomously find, grab, lift, and move the infrared beacon LAVA R3X, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The essential guide to self-acupressure. The Beginner''s Guide to Acupressure is an introduction to acupressure for self-treatment and it is primarily dedicated to reducing symptoms of common ailments. Acupressure, rooted in the same philosophy as acupuncture, is a treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine in which pressure is applied with the hand or fingers at specific acupoints across the body. Acupressure seeks to unblock and balance the flow of the body''s physiological energy, or qi, restoring the energy needed to deal with health issues. This practice is designed to relieve symptoms and increase overall wellbeing. The Beginner''s Guide to Acupressure adapts Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure techniques to create an easy-to-use program for people to use at home. This expertly written book contains more than 140 step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow directions. Beginning with a short history of acupressure and its use, it describes how to apply basic acupressure techniques for more than 40 pressure points to ease symptoms associated with depression, allergies, carpel tunnel syndrome, constipation, sciatica, the common cold and much more. By following the steps in this book, you can address symptoms of your own health issues in the comfort of your home, as often as needed, with a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From divination to magic—a beginner-friendly guide to runes Discover a simple way to unlock the ancient power of runes. Digging deep into both history and mythology, The Beginner''s Guide to Runes serves as the perfect starting point for anyone interested in exploring these ancient and magical symbols Focused around the Elder Futhark (the oldest runic alphabet), this informative book offers a simple and effective path to bringing runes into your day-to-day life. Whether you want to gain insight into the future through divination or creating protective talismans, straightforward and concise instructions make them simple to understand. The Beginner''s Guide to Runes helps you: Explore the Elder Futhark—Get a complete breakdown—including meanings, magical uses, and more—of all 24 runes that make up this archaic alphabet. Seek guidance—Learn how to practice the art of runic divination—a fortune-telling technique that calls on runes to provide insight into the future. Master magic—From creating runescripts (straight-line arrangements) to bind runes (2 or more combined into a single symbol), find out how this mystical script can be used to bring change to your world. Read it in the runes—this book is the easiest way to get started with this unique form of magic.

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The perfect feel-good read from an exciting new voice in women’s fiction, for fans of Heidi Swain, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan. Tori Williamson is alone. After a tragic event left her isolated from her loved ones, she’s been struggling to find her way back to, well – herself. That’s why she set up her blog, The Beginner’s Guide to Loneliness, as a way of – anonymously – connecting with the outside world and reaching others who just need a little help sometimes. When she’s offered a free spot on a wellbeing retreat in exchange for a review on her blog, Tori is anxious about opening herself up to new surroundings. But after her three closest friends – who she talks to online but has never actually met – convince her it’ll do her some good, she reluctantly agrees and heads off for three weeks in the wild (well, a farm in Wales). From the moment she arrives, Tori is sceptical and quickly finds herself drawn to fellow sceptic Than, the retreat’s dark and mysterious latecomer. But as the beauty of The Farm slowly comes to light she realizes that opening herself up might not be the worst thing. And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The true limits of our potential are hidden deep within our minds, obscured by the psychological walls and bound to the mental shackles we''ve developed over time. These intangible restrictions that keep us from understanding our true selves and reaching enlightenment can only be overcome through psychedelic-induced ego death. A transformative guide written in two parts, The Beginner''s Guide to Ego Death will illuminate the path to self-discovery and fulfillment by providing profound insights into the human psyche and detailed information on the best psychedelics to use and their effects. Whether you''re a seasoned psychonaut, a psychedelic newbie, or simply curious about the nature of ego death, this book will awaken your innate potential as you learn to: Understand the human psyche; Learn the different psychedelics and their effects; Navigate the complexities of reality; Explore the depths of consciousness; And more! Written by an expert psychonaut and mindfulness teacher fueled by divine purpose, The Beginner''s Guide to Ego Death offers a flawless roadmap to achieving ego death through psychedelics and ultimately tapping into your inner wisdom and strength.

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A lot of work goes into a quilting or sewing project, so it''s important to finish strong! This is a complete, go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly each and every time. Opening with helpful overviews on binding tools, this must-have guide details 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter''s library to refer to time and time again for finishing and binding every project.

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A complete quilting course for beginners, in 12 easy stages. A Beginner''s Guide to Quilting is the perfect introduction to this popular craft. Beginning with the "Getting Started" section, quilting teacher Michael Caputo will show the tools and equipment, and demonstrate the sewing skills you will need, plus the basics of constructing your quilt. Section two is a series of 12 workshops, each introducing you to new skills, with a project at the end which enables you to practice what you have learned. You''ll learn about joining pre-cut squares, sashing, piecing and paper piecing, using templates, and the different types of appliqué. All through the workshops there are helpful hints on choosing colors and patterns, and there are illustrations of variations on the basic blocks to show how those choices will affect the end result. With step-by-step text and clear illustrations, you''ll soon be making a table runner and pillow covers, before moving on to wall hangings, a crib quilt, and an afghan. The final project is a full-size bed quilt with elaborate stitching to really show off all your new skills.

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"I wish I''d had this book when I needed it. Death and dying are not subjects that many people are comfortable talking about, but it''s hugely important to be as prepared as you can be - emotionally, physically, practically, financially, and spiritually. This book may be the most important guide you could have." - Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love ___________The end of a life can often feel like a traumatic, chaotic and inhuman experience. In this reassuring and inspiring book, palliative care physician Dr BJ Miller and writer Shoshana Berger provide a vision for rethinking and navigating this universal process. There are plenty of self-help books for mourners, but nothing in the way of a modern, approachable and above all useful field guide for the living. And all of us - young, old, sick and well - could use the help. After all, pregnant couples have ample resources available to them as they prepare to bring a new life into the world: Lamaze courses, elaborate birth plans, tons of manuals. Why don''t we have a What to Expect When You''re Expecting to Die book?An accessible, beautifully designed and illustrated companion, A Beginner''s Guide to the End offers a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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By teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing, and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques, this book will allow you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants. In The Wild Dyer, Abigail Booth demystifies the `magic'' of natural dyeing and shows how to use the results to stunning effect in 15 exquisite patchwork and stitch projects, including a drawstring forager''s bag, an apron, samplers, cushions and a reversible patchwork blanket. Focusing on how to grow or gather your own dyeing materials - from onion and avocado skins to chamomile and comfrey, nettles and acorns - as well as scouring, mordanting (using fixative) and setting up a dye vat, Abigail explains how to create effective dyes. And once you have them, how you can produce beautiful, contemporary textiles that can then be used to create projects that build on your skills.

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If you've always wanted to learn to use a sewing machine but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of using a sewing machine. You'll learn everything you need to get started.

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Discover the benefits of somatic therapy with this beginner's guide, which will teach you what it is and how you can introduce the technique into your daily routine for a healthier, happier life Somatic therapy, also known as body psychotherapy, is a form of healing. This powerful technique is based on the idea that understanding and harnessing the connection between the mind and body is crucial if we are to relieve tension, manage negative feelings and heal our trauma. The somatic secrets, practical advice and gentle exercises within this little book will set you on your way to mastering your mind-body awareness.Within these pages, you will find everything you need to know about this healing practice, including:- The history and efficacy of the therapy- What the mind-body connection is- How to understand your body and respond to its needs- Somatic tools and exercises, including body scans, breathing techniques, self-regulation, pendulation and moreStep into the world of somatic therapy and find out how unlocking stress and tension in your body will benefit you mentally, physically and spiritually.

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Take your love of fabric to the next level and transform your home with this bright and accessible book for upholstery newcomers.The Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery takes you gently by the hand and shows you the simple techniques you need to take the leap into DIY upholstery.Far from being a dry, technical, traditional upholstery manual, this beginner-friendly book presents 10 achievable upholstery and re-upholstery projects using modern materials and methods.In jargon-free, plain-English terms, talented upholsterer and workshop teacher Vicky Grubb takes you step-by-step through the process of upholstering desirable pieces of furniture found at antique markets, street sales and thrift stores, which are all upcycled and given a modern twist. Projects range from a simple stool, vintage sewing box, and blanket box to a fluted headboard, Danish dining chair, patchwork armchair and a mid-century sofa, all guided by the author’s down-to-earth instruction. Alongside each project, you can also watch Vicky upholstering each item in a series of unique time-lapse videos.

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Build a self-sufficient life with these 40+ photo-illustrated projects for growing and preserving your own food, keeping animals, harnessing alternative energy, and more.Learning to do more things yourself is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling, and benefits the environment. Whether you live in the suburbs or have 80 acres in the mountains, this new and affordable edition adapted from the best-selling Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency guides your way with clear plan drawings, precise instructions, and detailed photos.Beginner’s Guide to Self-Sufficiency Projects for the Home is organized into the categories Chickens & Other Creatures, Nourishing Your Garden, Garden Projects, Food Preparation & Preservation, Homestead Amenities, and Outbuildings & Fences, with projects that include: A portable chicken arkTwo types of beehivesSolar cookersFirewood storageA potato-growing boxHoophouses and greenhousesRaised planting bedsRain barrelsA cider pressCompost binsDrying racksAnd moreWith these easy-to-follow projects, make progress, step by step, toward your goal of more independent living.

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"Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating will show you how to make sugar flowers and leaves, plus many other sugar craft techniques such as fabric effects, piping royal icing, modelling figures and animals. Foolproof methods will ensure impressive results every time, no matter what your level of experience."

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LEGO® Star Wars™ fans will love this packed box full of cosmic trivia and adventures.Build your Han Solo minifigure before exploring the two books and discovering the secrets of Master Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and other galactic favourites.Included is an epic guide book full of facts and info about the heroes, villains, planets, droids and starships of the LEGO® Star Wars™ world. Meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and more recent characters including Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren.Also inside is an activity pad containing puzzles, challenges and colouring pages.May the Force be with you!© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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A Beginners Guide to the Periodic Table is a mind-blowing guide to the elements that make up the periodic table. By linking each element to a story, wacky science analogy or fascinating fact, Gill creates a unique first reference to the periodic table. From smelly sulphur and exploding hydrogen to why Stevie Wonder is blind and everything in between, Gill seamlessly explains the mind-boggling 92 elements which will make you look at the periodic table in a whole new light!??Packed full of eye-catching illustrations and fantastic explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative first introductory to the periodic table ever!Packed full of eye-catching illustrations and fantastic explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative first introductory to the periodic table ever!

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Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide! With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling strips. Her simple roll-shape-and-paste method is perfect for beginners—allowing you to quickly create dozens of different flowers.A Beginner''s Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers has all the information you need to embark on this fascinating hobby using easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographic instructions.Make 32 different varieties of quilled flowers, including: Roses—with frilly petals and ornate leaves for sweet and romantic gift decorations!Gerbera—with a graduated 3-level "wedding cake" effect that makes it the highlight of any display!Japanese Wisteria—whose contrasting colors and cascading blossoms make a memorable impression!Black-Eyed Susans—with clever arrangement of the petals creating a unique 3D effect!Dogwood Blossoms—whose intricate harp-shaped petals really showcase your skill as a quillist!And dozens of others!This complete how-to guide has templates and detailed step-by-step instructions as well as information on how to use and display your beautiful paper flowers—as gift toppers, framed displays, handmade cards, photo frames and in shadow box displays.

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What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music.Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius.The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and colour photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.

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The ultimate beginner’s guide to the magic of Shakespeare, from the award-winning Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell.Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare. With former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen as your guide, discover how Shakespeare explores love and heartbreak, magic and superstition, jealousy, beauty and much more in a collection of quotes and speeches taken from his plays – plus a selection of Shakespearean insults and one-liners! Michael Rosen’s commentary illuminates the Bard for beginners alongside sumptuous illustrations by Chris Riddell, making this the perfect book to bring Shakespeare to life for all ages.

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The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide 1870–2024 covers, in depth, over 150 years of vintages and is totally unique in its cultural scope. For wine lovers and collectors this is the new indispensable guide, updated throughout and including 2021–2024 vintages. This handbook not only explains what happened in a particular season, but provides wider historical and social context. Every single year is accompanied by one event or milestone, one song or musical composition and one film that encapsulates the spirit of the time as well as the world into which the vintage was born. Wine writer Neal Martin offers a personal, witty take on the traditional wine handbook, with notes on not just the growing seasons, harvests and wines themselves, but cultural phenomena ranging from Sherlock Holmes through Casablanca to Harry Styles. Innovative, inspired and addictively dip-in-able, The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide is an essential addition to your bookshelf as well as your cellar.

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“From start to finish, this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice.”Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK “This third edition of this book continues where the first and second editions excelled - in providing the foundations of critical thinking for students of health and social care.” Dr David M Rea, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, UKEver been told to be ‘more critical’ in your essay writing? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?Returning in its third edition, this bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it’s done using examples and simple language. Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover:How to think more critically about readily available informationHow to find the ‘best available’ evidence and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' cacti and succulents expert is the perfect guide to growing and maintaining a wide variety of these fascinating plants. Indoors or outside, in the smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world, regardless of climate. They’re resilient, beautiful and easy to care for as long as you’re armed with the right knowledge. Packed with information and inspiration, and with the guiding authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book teaches you everything you need to know about 50 speciments of succulents and cacti, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive. This book also contains 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to carry out at home, so you can grow a vibrant array of succulents and cacti for your home, whether you are a complete beginner or a keen enthusiast. Combining beautiful botanical illustrations and practical advice, The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the definitive introduction to growing these wonderful plants. This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book offers a thorough foundation for acupuncturists on the eight extraordinary vessels in Classical Chinese medicine.The contents cater for the beginner by providing a basic level introduction to the theory and practical application of the eight extraordinary vessel system to acupuncture practice and the healing process. History, the vessels, the pulses, point combinations and safety protocols are all covered, and case studies help demonstrate how this knowledge can be used in treatment.The book includes many helpful illustrations as well as sections on common problems particularly suited to 8EV treatment such as fertility, depression and emotional pain.

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‘Crucial and timely'' – VEX KINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS 2025 – BEST WELLBEING BOOK Learn how to incorporate traditional yoga into your modern practice – and feel the benefits.Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way…Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we’re so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice as we learn how to:- Unpick the problems in modern yoga- Understand the fundamentals of what yoga is in its truest form- Explore key yogic texts and gurus to support our learning- Add in practical elements of traditional yoga to our current practice, both on and off the mat.A Beginner’s Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the essential companion for anyone who wants to practise yoga respectfully and fully.-- What readers are saying: ‘This was exactly what I never knew I needed to assess my foundation of knowledge’ ‘An outstanding book for yoga lovers and learners everywhere’‘If you are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Make the best choices for your money and earn big with this guide to high-risk, high-reward investment strategies including options trading, investing in meme stocks, and the business of cryptocurrency. Your favorite sites are filled with the latest investment trends and stories of other people making bank by making smart moves in the market. But how can you get your own share of the wealth? A Beginner’s Guide to High-Risk, High-Reward Investing can help you make sense of trends, from short selling to cryptocurrency and “meme stock,” breaking down the buzzwords to give you hard facts about the opportunities and risks of fringe investment strategies. With advice from expert Robert Ross, this easy-to-follow investing guide gives you everything you need to determine which high-risk, high-reward investment strategies are the best fit for your portfolio.

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A comprehensive guide to mental health from one of the UK's foremost experts. An A-Z from Anxiety to Zero F**ks Given.‘Am I normal?’‘What’s an anxiety disorder?’‘Does therapy work?’These are just a few of the questions Natasha Devon is asked as she travels the UK campaigning for better mental health awareness and provision. Here, Natasha calls upon experts in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology to debunk and demystify the full spectrum of mental health. From A (Anxiety) to Z (Zero F**ks Given – or the art of having high self-esteem) via everything from body image and gender to differentiating ‘sadness’ from ‘depression’.Statistically, one in three of us will experience symptoms of a mental illness during our lifetimes. Yet all of us have a brain, and so we ALL have mental health – regardless of age, sexuality, race or background. The past few years have seen an explosion in awareness, yet it seems there is still widespread confusion.A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental is for anyone who wants to have this essential conversation, written as only Natasha - with her combination of expertise, personal experience and humour - knows how.

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Beginner''s Guide to Digital Painting: Characters is a comprehensive guide for artists wishing to create convincing and detailed characters. It features established artists such as Charlie Bowater (concept artist at Atomhawk) and Derek Stenning (freelance concept artist and illustrator, with clients such as Marvel Entertainment and Nintendo) who share their industry experiences by covering such aspects as posing characters, choosing the correct costumes, conveying emotions, and creating suitable moods. Conclusive step-by-step instructions make this an invaluable resource for artists looking to learn new skills, as well as those pursuing the next level.

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Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home maintenance—you’ve come to the right place. Full of expert advice, this practical handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a lock, using power tools, fixing a squeaky board and much more. Beginner''s Guide to DIY & Home Repair will provide first-time homeowners and renters with the basic skills and guidance to get the job done. This ultimate reference guide for the DIY novice offers help for anyone who has a busy working life but still wants to make their home look good—without spending a fortune.

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Join the fermentation revolution—Japanese style!"The benefits loom large: fermented foods are anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, and antioxidant…and are swarming with vitamins." —Discover magazineThis comprehensive do-it-yourself home fermentation guide centers on the amazing superfoods at the heart of the healthy Japanese diet. Author and fermentation expert Hiroko Shirasaki starts with easy preparations for shio koji, amazake, nukazuke and three types of miso. Then she shows you how to harness the probiotic power of these and other fermented ingredients in scores of delicious home-style recipes.Some of these fermented foods you may already know: kimchi, gochujang, mirin. Others—like umeboshi, natto, sake lees, fermented ginger and kastsuobushi—offer new perspectives on the flavorful powers of fermentation.The seasonal menus in this book contain over 95 recipes catering to a broad range of tastes:"Easy Nukazuke Pickles" (vegetables cured in a bed of fermented rice bran) offers a completely new way to unleash the power of pickling!"Amazake Fruit Yogurt" makes the perfect probiotic breakfast or snack"Shio Koji (a fermented rice-based marinade) Mushroom Soup" creates a super-nutritious and delightfully delicious twist on a favorite dish"Sea Bream and Clams Steamed in White Miso and Wine" pairs the briny sea with the natural umami of a homemade miso made with soybeans and rice"Root ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A complete beginner''s guide to the exciting craft of rug tufting, this how-to resource will inspire you and show you everything you need to know about this creative and modern take on traditional rug making. Featuring extensive overviews on tools, materials, troubleshooting, how to build a tufting frame, and how to use a tufting gun, you''ll then learn basic tufting techniques before you start making your own DIY rug. Perfect for beginners, three step-by-step tufting projects are provided that range in shape and style -- one of which includes author Kristen Girard''s signature of making a unique mirror rug to accent any wall with texture and color! With tips and tricks scattered throughout, eye-catching photography, and vibrant tuft rug designs you''ll love, this inspiring guide offers invaluable information, as well as instructional basics and designs for you to easily access this trending craft that''s taking the creative maker world by storm. Within the pages you will also find QR codes to access exclusive video tutorial content.

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