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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Cook Dye Wear From Seed to Style the
Book SynopsisA fully illustrated, practical guide that explains how to follow a sustainable approach to food and fashionLive sustainably with style – grow fruits and vegetables, cook them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five full-size pattern sheets.Swap food waste and fast fashion for homegrown produce, delicious vegan dishes, and a contemporary capsule wardrobe with the help of fashion designer, dressmaker, and writer Bella Gonshorovitz. Focused around five crops (blackberry, nettle, onion, red cabbage and rhubarb) that can be foraged or grown in an allotment, planter, or container, Bella shows you how to embrace a holistic garden-to-garment lifestyle. Learn how to forage, sow and harvest with straightforward grow guides.Enjoy your produce with advice on the best vegan pantry ingredients and recipes for vibrant, flavour-packed dishes.Create natural dyes from your food waste to upcycle fab
£17.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Seashore Sticker Anthology With More Than
Book SynopsisBecome immersed in the splendour of the sea with this alluring collection of stickers.Page after page of this book is packed with vintage drawings of coral, fish, and shells that portray the beauty of the ocean and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand images of marine life, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
£18.36
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Magic The Gathering The Visual Guide
Book SynopsisExplore the planes of magic on a spellbinding journey of discoveryMagic: The Gathering is a fantastical Multiverse of mystical beings, fabled realms, and mythical creatures. Dominating all are the mighty magic users known as planeswalkers. To be a planeswalker is to be powerful beyond measure-a being who can bend magic to their will and step through the veil of reality itself. These fearsome mages cross between the planes of existence, battling to save others or to destroy them, to fight darkness or to create it. Magic: The Gathering The Visual Guide illuminates the wondrous worlds they traverse, reveals their arcane lore, weapons, artefacts, and spells, and recounts their legendary exploits. Produced in close collaboration with Wizards of the Coast and featuring never before published profiles of new planes, such as Strixhaven and Kaldheim, this book is the first time MTG''s key characters and locations are showcased in one sumptuous, indispensable, and up-to-date guide to its vast and expanding Multiverse. 2022 Wizards of the Coast LLC
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Secret Language of Flowers DK Secret
Book SynopsisDiscover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - saying it with flowers is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history? And what makes certain flowers special?The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world. This fascinating book on flowers can help you to:-Unlock the meaning of flowers throughout history - from early peoples to the 19th-century.- Discover the Victorian language of flowers popular in the US, UK, and Europe.- Gain an insight into folklore and mythol
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 1000 Hours Outside
Book SynopsisJoin the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time-with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas.Did you know that the average child in the UK spends more than 1,000 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organised by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play leaf pile games, take a hot chocolate hike, make corn husk dolls, go on an animal home hunt, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types.No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with your family all year round.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Christmas Games
Book SynopsisSprinkle some holiday fun over your festive parties with this fully illustrated collection of 50 Christmas games, activities, and challenges.A must-have for any family get-together this Christmas, this book-and-card set includes games ranging from the festive to the silly!From quizzes and games to messy challenges kids will love, these 50 ideas will bring laughter to any festive party or Christmas celebration whether you're entertaining family or hosting a Christmas-themed party.Delight your Christmas party guests with dozens of festive activities Fun for all the family: includes challenges and games that will keep kids and grown-ups entertained, with festive twists on classic parlour games Great range of games: from creating Santa''s beard with shaving foam to a Christmas Jumper Relay, this collection is certain to delight and inspire The ideal gift for all ages: with a matchbox-style slipcase, t
£12.35
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Manga Drawing School
Book SynopsisSchool is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu. In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You''ll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles you''ll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei''s tips and masterclasses. With Mei''s help and encouragement, you''ll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So, what are you waiting for? Let''s get started!
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Fascinating Fungi Colouring Book
Book SynopsisDK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. Our adult range spans travel, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting.
£13.56
Penguin Books Ltd The Bullseye Quiz Book
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Knitting Book Includes Patterns for
Book SynopsisA how-to guide for the experienced knitter as well as the beginner. Full of tips and techniques for the contemporary knitter, it illustrates all things vintage in the world of wool. Along with telling you how to knit, it includes original vintage patterns for every member of the family.Trade Review[In the late 1960s] there was a chap called James Norbury, who had his own knitting show on the BBC. I sat in on some of the programmes, and good stuff it was, too. I learned lots of racy stuff about 'knit one, purl one' * Sir David Attenborough *Knitting is the saving of a life * Virginia Woolf *The strongest single influence in British knitting -- Richard Rutt, author of 'A History of Hand Knitting'
£9.49
Lulu.com Grim Jims Satana Station
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£11.87
MIT Press The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist Why We
Book SynopsisThe precarious reality of videogame production beyond the corporate blockbuster studios of North America.The videogame industry, we're invariably told, is a multibillion-dollar, high-tech business conducted by large corporations in certain North American, European, and East Asian cities. But most videogames today, in fact, are made by small clusters of people working on shoestring budgets, relying on existing, freely available software platforms, and hoping, often in vain, to rise to stardom—in short, people working like artists. Aiming squarely at this disconnect between perception and reality, The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist presents a much more accurate and nuanced picture of how the vast majority of videogame-makers work—a picture that reveals the diverse and precarious communities, identities, and approaches that make videogame production a significant cultural practice.Drawing on insights provided by over 400 game developers across
£38.00
MIT Press The Rule Book
Book SynopsisHow games are built on the foundations of rules, and how rules—of which there are only five kinds—really work.Board games to sports, digital games to party games, gambling to role-playing games. They all share one thing in common: rules. Indeed, rules are the one and only thing game scholars agree is central to games. But what, in fact, are rules? In The Rule Book, Jaakko Stenros and Markus Montola explore how different kinds of rules work as building blocks of games. Rules are constraints placed on us while we play, carving a limited possibility space for us. They also inject meaning into our play: without rules there is no queen in chess, no ball in Pong, and no hole in one in golf.Stenros and Montola discuss how rules constitute games through five foundational types: the explicit statements listed in the official rules, the private limitations and goals players place on themselves, the social and cultural norms that guide gamepla
£34.20
MIT Press Ltd Fifty Years of Dungeons Dragons
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£29.70
SPCK Publishing Patterns in the Psalms
Book SynopsisAn attractive colouring book for adults based on verses from the PsalmsTrade ReviewThis release by SPCK, which jumps on the adult colouring book trend, was too good to leave on the shelf. With 30 illustrated Psalms to colour, this book is not only a refreshing look through these inspirational verses, but also a great way to unwind and relax. This beautiful book makes a great gift, or the perfect way to jump on the trend if you’re yet to give colouring a try in your adulthood. -- Amaris Cole * Evangelical Alliance *
£10.44
Profile Books Ltd Modern Calligraphy
Book SynopsisIn Modern Calligraphy, internationally acclaimed designer Molly Suber Thorpe teaches you how to create your own contemporary pointed pen calligraphy, breaking down the process into simple steps with the help of over 250 colour photographs and illustrations for easy guidance.With step-by-step instructions and simple tips, Modern Calligraphy includes:- 20 inspirational projects for weddings, entertainment and personal stationery- Guidance on use of pen and ink, watercolour and gouache- How to digitise your calligraphy- Special instructions for left-handed calligraphersWith stunning ideas, careful guided practice and Molly's helpful tips, Modern Calligraphy can help anyone create their own gorgeous calligraphy pieces.Trade ReviewA great starting point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen writing. Creative, fresh, and lovely, this is a book you won't regret adding to your library! * Paper & Ink Arts *My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you've got to buy this book -- Lindsay Bugbee * The Postman's Knock *My go-to referral for anyone that contacts me and asks, "Help! Where do I start?" You start with Modern Calligraphy, that's where! -- Tristan & Michelle * Besotted Blog *
£16.20
Orion Publishing Co Guide To Better Acol Bridge
Book SynopsisFor those needing to grasp the fundamentals of sound bidding and play, Ron Klinger''s BASIC BRIDGE is the answer. GUIDE TO BETTER ACOL BRIDGE is intended for the large majority who are ready to advance beyond the basics.While GUIDE TO BETTER ACOL BRIDGE emphasises better bidding, each chapter contains examples of play, which highlight areas of winning declarer technique and defence. At the end of each section, a revision test enables the reader to measure the rate of progress.The book can be used by teachers conducting courses, or as a self-teacher.Trade ReviewThis is a book which is absolutely packed with good material - and when we say packed, we mean packed for not a scrap of space is wasted - BRIDGE MAGAZINE
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Miracles of Card Play
Book SynopsisThe first title in this hilarious world-famous series
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co The Power Of Shape MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisAverage players tend to focus on point count for their bidding decisions, but the expert recognises that the shape of the hand also plays a vital role. Knowing the implications of shape will help you find the best contract more often. The book not only reveals how to use hand patterns to winning effect, but also how to incorporate the ideas of shape in your bidding system.The power of shape is not limited to the bidding. Successful play or defence is often linked to a knowledge of the pattern of the opponents'' hands. The second part of this book will show you how to discover and make use of this invaluable information.Follow the recommendations in this exciting and original book and your partnership will be in great shape!
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Logical Bridge Play MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisAs Hugh Kelsey says in his introduction, the brilliant card player achieves his results with a combination of logic and flair. And although many people may think flair plays a disproportionate part, the expert player, in fact, produces his sometimes unbelievable results almost entirely by the application of logic. LOGICAL BRIDGE PLAY teaches you just how to apply logic to your card play in making the correct inferences and deductions, and in assessing the timing - the opportunity to become a master player is yours for the taking.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Deadly Defence
Book SynopsisThis is the most important book on defence in bridge to be published for nearly half a century and will be essential reading for all serious bridge players.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Bridge with the Blue Team
Book SynopsisBRIDGE WITH THE BLUE TEAM sets down the most outstanding hands played by the Blue Team, the astonishingly successful Italian team which achieved a record number of victories in world-class championships, a feat unlikely to be equalled. The 140 chosen hands are first set out in single dummy form so that the reader can make his own decisions about playing the hand before reading the analysis provided. Sections at the end of the book give a summary of the bidding systems. Pietro Forquet is recognised as one of the most celebrated bridge players of all time, and in this book he demonstrates he would rank similarly as a bridge writer.
£17.09
Orion Publishing Co New Instant Guide to Bridge
Book SynopsisNEW INSTANT GUIDE TO BRIDGE is designed as a quick reference book for every bridge player who wants to be sure of the best bid, lead or play. It includes what you need to know for opening bids, responses and rebids. There is also guidance on hand evaluation, competitive bidding strategy, opening leads, declarer play and defence so that the reader will have all the basic essentials of good play within easy reach.
£12.28
Orion Publishing Co Famous Bridge Disasters MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisIn this hugely entertaining book David Bird describes the most spectacular and amusing disasters suffered by the world''s top players. There are two reasons for studying such disasters - you can learn from them and (yes!) you can enjoy them.In common with the previous books in this mini-series, you will be directly involved in the action at various stages, invited to make your own choice of bid, lead or play. This is excitement in itself, for the hands are all taken from top-class matches.
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co More Killing Defence at Bridge
Book SynopsisHow many times have you found yourself defending and wriggling with anguish at having to discard apparently certain winners? Hugh Kelsey''s target here is to help you to avoid such pain - and other agonies that a competent declarer may inflict. By developing your insights into the hidden possibilities in the lie and play of the cards, this book will make you a sought-after partner and a respected (and feared!) opponent.Trade ReviewAfter you have read and absorbed Killing Defence at Bridge and its successor More Killing Defence at Bridge you partner will never again get a chance to chastise you on your defensive play. In fact other and, perhaps, better bridge players than your regular partner, will be anxious to play with you. You will never again be without good partners! -- Michael Brennan * WATERFORD NEWS & STAR *
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Playing To Win At Bridge Practical Problems for
Book SynopsisExpanded new edition of an established classic.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Sharpen Your Bridge Technique
Book SynopsisWhat are the hallmarks of the expert player? Why do some players appear regularly at the top, winning rubber after rubber? By studying the techniques involved, you will be able to develop your skills in card-reading and card sense, mental rehearsal, the application of logic, mental concentration and relaxation, the assessment of probabilities, imaginative defence and when to employ deceptive plays - all are considered and used by the expert mind to achieve above-average results.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Dormer on Deduction
Book SynopsisThe established classic on inferential reasoning in bridge.Trade ReviewDORMER ON DEDUCTION is a magnum opus ... There are 144 pages of advice and hints about card-reading with around 80 complete hands ... Read this book - SUNDAY TIMESAlbert Dormer has written many books including some classics in collaboration with Reese ... This is an excellent book which covers a large topic providing many useful tips. The ability to reconstruct the hidden hands is one of the main differences between the ordinary player and the expert. This book will help to make the transition - BRIDGE PLUSThe best book I've read this year is DORMER ON DEDUCTION ... If you get 50 per cent of Dormer's hands right before reading the analysis, you are a good player ... Excellent stuff - THE TIMES
£12.34
Yale University Press On Color
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Sparkling and informative.”—Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection)“A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color.”—Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic“[A] scholarly yet highly entertaining book.”—Natalie Angier, New York Times“On Color pays tribute to everyday visual wonders so often taken for granted, and enriches our perception by emphasizing just how strange the history of seeing in colour can be.” —Eric Bulson, Times Literary SupplementWinner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice“Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour – and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study.”—Colin Thubron"Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."—James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare“This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world.”—David Salle“On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution.”—Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal
£16.99
Yale University Press Tales of the City
Book SynopsisAn innovative examination of sixteenth-century Netherlandish drawing against the backdrop of the urban economic boom, the Protestant Reformation, and the Eighty Years’ War
£47.50
Yale University Press Lines of Resolution Drawing at the Advent of Television and Video
£28.50
Orion Publishing Co Guide to Better Card Play
Book SynopsisThe world''s oldest, and leading, bridge magazine, The Bridge World, said of this book:''Guide to Better Card Play is an elementary-through-intermediate textbook on declarer play and defence. Appropriately, the two phases of the book receive equal attention. The book can be used either as a self-teacher or as the basis of a series of lessons. In addition to the tutorial material, which is comprehensive, careful and instructive, the work is choc-a-bloc with summaries, reviews, quizzes and example deals. There is even an appendix that allows your foursome to set up the practice deals yourself. We like almost everything about this book, we especially liked the attention to partnership methods, the topic selection, and the carefully constructed lesson deals. There are other good texts at this level, but Klinger''s book has twice as much material as similar works. This is a very good buy.''Trade ReviewGuide to Better Card Play is an elementary-through-intermediate textbook on declarer play and defence. Appropriately, the two phases of the book receive equal attention. The book can be used either as a self-teacher or as the basis of a series of lessons. In addition to the tutorial material, which is comprehensive, careful and instructive, the work is choc-a-bloc with summaries, reviews, quizzes and example deals. There is even an appendix that allows your foursome to set up the practice deals yourself. We like almost everything about this book, we especially liked the attention to partnership methods, the topic selection, and the carefully constructed lesson deals. There are other good texts at this level, but Klinger's book has twice as much material as similar works. This is a very good buy. * The Bridge World *
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co The Modern Losing Trick Count MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisPlayed around the world - according to one famous player, if you play bridge, you will make friends wherever you go.If you want to bid accurately and achieve greatly improved results at the bridge table, you have to master the Losing Trick Count. It is a tried and tested method of hand evaluation which has stood the test of time. Ron Klinger, famous international player, author and teacher who has more books to his credit than many players have had good hands, has brought the LTC up to date by relating it to modern systems and conventions.Now in its fifteenth impression since original publication, this remarkable book is set to hold its place as the standard text on the Losing Trick Count.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Killing Defence At Bridge
Book SynopsisJoin the millions of people worldwide who have discovered the joy of bridgeKilling Defence at Bridge is one of the great classics of bridge. It carries the mark of a genius and was the first in a series of major books written by Hugh Kelsey, who became internationally recognised as a leading authority on the analysis of bridge. He coupled this incisive thinking with a brilliant skill with words and made the most complex techniques in bridge sound simple and easy to grasp. Killing Defence features a foreword by Ron Klinger, one of bridge''s leading teachers.Trade ReviewMandatory requirements for a modern technical bridge library * Encyclopaedia of Bridge *
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Bridge Odds for Practical Players
Book Synopsis''The most useful publication in the past twelve months. I unhesitatingly award my accolade to BRIDGE ODDS FOR PRACTICAL PLAYERS because every player should know the material it contains. This cannot be found elsewhere'' THE TIMESBacking outsiders has ruined many a punter at the bridge table as well as at the race track. Few players have any idea of how to harness the odds to solve problems that constantly recur. Which is the best line of play? Is it better to finesse or play for the drop? Will the diamonds break? Can the chances be combined? What are the exact odds?Here is a simple guide to solving the problems that arise in assessing the odds in play at bridge. Keeping theory to a minimum, the authors show by means of many practical examples how to calculate the odds and how to come up with the right answer at the bridge table. Anyone who learns to apply the principles set out in this book need never again be accused of playing against the odds.Trade ReviewThe most useful publication in the past twelve months. I unhesitatingly award my accolade to BRIDGE ODDS FOR PRACTICAL PLAYERS because every player should know the material it contains. This cannot be found elsewhere * THE TIMES *
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Basic Bridge
Book Synopsis''One of the best introductory books I have come across is Basic Bridge. I recommend it to beginners and teachers alike'' The European''By far the best''Bridge PlusThis is a definitive Acol textbook, equally valuable to rubber or duplicate bridge players. Set out as a course which can be used in conjunction with bridge classes or as a self-teacher, the book covers all the basic principles of bidding and play and is packed with exercises and quizzes on everything that has been taught. Recommended as the ideal textbook for learning the game, Basic Bridge will continue to be the standard beginner''s guide to rubber and duplicate bridge for the foreseeable future. If you only ever buy one bridge book it has to be Basic Bridge.Trade ReviewBy far the best of the bunch. With the help of his co-authors, Klinger has produced a book in which the text is easy to follow , with many interesting play problems. No bridge teacher should be without Basic Bridge, which is excellent value * Bridge Plus *One of the best introductory books I have come across is Basic Bridge. I recommend it to beginners and teachers alike * The European *Basic Bridge is the title of one of the best books for beginners I have seen * The Field *The book deservedly merits its undoubted acclaim and it should be compulsory reading for anyone hoping to get to grips with the game. -- David Huggett * BRIDGE *
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Improve Your Bridge Memory MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisJoin the millions of people worldwide who have discovered the secrets of Bridge.This is a brilliant and original book. Three sections cover beginner, intermediate and advanced players. The tastiest morsels are to be found in the intermediate section where the author discusses how to remember vital principles in bidding and play.''Bridge is the most entertaining and intelligent card game the wit of man has so far devised'' W. Somerset MaughamTrade ReviewIf you're looking for something different in a bridge book, try IMPROVE YOUR BRIDGE MEMORY. This is not a course of memory lessons. Rather it makes it easier to learn and remember what is important to bridge players. * The Bridge World *
£12.28
Orion Publishing Co 100 Winning Bridge Tips Master Bridge Cassell
Book SynopsisThis latest edition of an outstanding book contains some new tips which reflect the changes in the game since the original publication in 1987. Learning from bitter experience at the bridge table is a slow, painful and often costly business. The 100 winning tips are designed to cover specific situations in bidding, play and defence - the sort of problems that arise over and over again in everyday play, providing a painless substitute for experience.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Acol Bridge Made Easy
Book Synopsis''Many games provide fun, but Bridge grips you. It exercises your mind. Your mind can rust, you know, but Bridge prevents the rust from forming'' Omar Sharif''Bridge is the most entertaining and intelligent card game the wit of man has so far devised'' W. Somerset MaughamMore and more people are finding out what a great joy it is to be able to play bridge. You can learn at any age, but one thing is sure - you will wish you had started earlier.Bridge is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating and most challenging of all card games. It will give you more lasting pleasure than any other recreation because of its unending variety.Once you start playing, you will want to play again and again...
£12.28
Hachette Books Half Hour of Pencil Power
Book SynopsisTap into the powerfully positive impact of drawing for the whole family with 25 drawing sessions! In March 2020, Mark Kistler received a call that his son's school was going virtual for the remainder of the school year. He began holding daily livestreams, leading half hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the pandemic. Now, Mark brings these stress-relieving, creative outlets to life in 25 original lessons, including: Space Kitty! Dino Ride Parachuting Penguin Singing Shark Ninja Banana—and more! Harnessing the life inspiring and transformative power of the visual arts, Half Hour of Pencil Power brings together parents, educators, and the kids they care for with step-by-step drawing lessons, all of which can be done in a half hour or less. Drawing will help your kid have fun, decrease loneline
£13.49
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find
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£9.49
Zondervan Welcome Home
Book SynopsisDecorating your home for each season doesn''t have to be stressful, overwhelming, or expensive—just ask The Nester! In Welcome Home, New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith guides you through a minimalist process of creating and enjoying a seasonally decorated home with more style and less stuff.No matter what the world says, embracing the seasons doesn''t require endless bins of factory-made decor or loads of time. In fact, your home can be festive, stylish, and cozy with minimal effort and a limited budget.With engaging how-tos and inspiring photos, Welcome Home will help you create a home that''s fresh, meaningful, beautiful, and (bonus!) always ready for guests. Myquillyn guides you step by step through purposeful design decisions to cu
£999.99
Pan Macmillan Daily Telegraph Codewords 5 Daily Telegraphs
Book SynopsisCodewords have been one of The Daily Telegraph''s most successful puzzles since their introduction to the paper in summer 2003, and here we are proud to present another in the popular series of Codewords books. The principle is simple: the unsolved grid shows squares containing numbers, each of which corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Between two and five solved letters are given, and the remainder must be discovered through a combination of logic and word power. This collection contains 150 brand new puzzles. Can you crack the code?
£7.59
Random House USA Inc On Becoming an Artist
Book Synopsis“All it takes to become an artist is to start doing art.”-from On Becoming an ArtistOn Becoming an Artist is loaded with good news. Backed by her landmark scientific work on mindfulness and artistic nature, bestselling author and Harvard psychologist Ellen J. Langer shows us that creativity is not a rare gift that only some special few are born with, but rather an integral part of everyone’s makeup. All of us can express our creative impulses- authentically and uniquely-and, in the process, enrich our lives.Why then do so many of us merely dream of someday painting, someday writing, someday making music? Why do we think the same old thoughts, harbor the same old prejudices, stay stuck in the same old mud? Who taught us to think “inside the box”? No one is more qualified to answer these questions than Dr. Langer, who has explored their every facet for years. She describes dozens of fascinating experiments-her own and those of her colleagues-that are designed to study mindfulness and its relation to human creativity, and she shares the profound implications of the results-for our well-being, health, and happiness.Langer reveals myriad insights, among them: We think we should already know what only firsthand experience can teach us. . . . In learning the ways that all roses are alike, we risk becoming blind to their differences. . . . If we are mindfully creative, the circumstances of the moment will tell us what to do. . . . Those of us who are less evaluatively inclined experience less guilt, less regret, less blame, and tend to like ourselves more. . . . Uncertainty gives us the freedom to discover meaning. . . . Finally, what we think we’re sure of may not even exist.With the skill of a gifted logician, Langer demonstrates exactly how we undervalue ourselves and undermine our creativity. By example, she persuades us to have faith in our creative works, not because someone else approves of them but because they’re a true expression of ourselves. Her high-spirited, challenging book sparkles with wit and intelligence and inspires in us an infectious enthusiasm for our creations, our world, and ourselves. It can be of lifelong value to everyone who reads it.
£14.39
Lulu.com Gameplay Emotions and Narrative Independent Games
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£15.04
Random House USA Inc Hoyles Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games
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£15.29
WW Norton & Co Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative
Book SynopsisThe final volume of Will Eisner’s celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling.
£18.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Modern Macrame
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz.
£19.54
