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This inspirational and practical book features the work of contemporary artists with clear step-by-step projects for anyone to try. It takes a look at materials, from translucent glass tiles and fabulous smalti to broken ceramics and mirrored glass, and explains how to use them. All the techniques are covered in detail, and there are essential tips for using texture when designing. Photographic instructions are given for over 60 individual projects, which make it easy for anyone to make mosaics. This delightful book reveals how this enduring medium can bring style and texture to both home and garden.

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Riding and caring for horses involves a vast array of equipment, and the diversity of choices can make the job of buying tack a daunting one. With its directorystyle approach, this book looks at the complete range of horse equipment: the saddle; bridle and bit; training aids and gadgets; and clothing and protective equipment. Whatever activity you hope to pursue - be it showing, jumping, dressage or just riding for fun - you can be confident that you and your horse will have everything you need. Over 400 beautiful photographs illustrate the book, capturing the magic of superbly crafted leather saddlery and the practical benefits of synthetic materials.

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Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes and sizes, and they are particularly tasty when home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types are described and illustrated, from marrows and pattypan squashes to butternut squashes and cucumbers. There is key advice on growing and caring for each type, how to harvest and store them, and how to keep plants in good condition by dealing with any pests and diseases. There is also advice on how to carve squashes and pumpkins to make lanterns and other decorations. The book provides reliable information for all gardeners who would like to experiment with new varieties.

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The spiralizer is the newest tool in healthy eating - creating tasty low-carb, low-calorie noodles, ribbons and 'rice' from everyday fruits and vegetables, all with the feel-full factor of real pasta. There's never been an easier way to eat your five a day, and more. If you are trying to diet, the spiralizer will be a revelation - a standard portion of spaghetti bolognese contains around 270calories, compared to just 50 calories for a massive bowlful of courgetti! The many tempting recipes include soups, salads, all kinds of pasta, rosti, risotto, 'pizza', curries, stir-fries, frittata, tempura, tarts and even desserts, cakes, breads, crackers and muffins.

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Potatoes are very easy to grow, and the taste of newly harvested potatoes is incomparable. This book describes and illlustrates the best-loved varieties, from the internationally popular Desiree and King Edward to the specialist Pink Fir Apple and Forty Fold. There are stepby-step instructions for sowing potatoes in rows and containers, chitting and planting, protecting and earthing up, and how to harvest and store potatoes. There are also suggestions for when and where to plant potatoes, and how to keep plants in tip-top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases. With over 180 photographs, this book is a must for both novices and experienced growers.

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There is nothing quite as satisfying as a well-made and aromatic cup of coffee. This in-depth guide explores all aspects of coffee and coffee use with clear, informative text and beautiful photographs throughout. The book begins with a fascinating discussion of the history of coffee growing and the rise of coffee houses and cafes around the world. A global tour covers the wonderful range of coffee beans grown today, explaining how the bean is grown and processed, sorted, graded and tasted. Comprehensive advice is then given on the wide range of coffee brewing equipment available, as well as how to make many of the best-known coffee drinks at home.

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This beautiful book presents a fascinating guide to traditional Scottish cuisine with an authentic collection of 150 best-loved recipes. The introduction includes a guide to the Scottish kitchen, which focuses on local delicacies and regional staples. Divided into chapters covering first courses, meat, poultry and game, fish and seafood, vegetables and desserts, the book also has special sections on the Scottish breakfast, breads and bakes, preserves and beverages. Both an evocative tour of a timeless and dramatic country, and an inspiring guide to a unique culinary heritage, this cookbook is a classic reference and recipe resource.

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Bonsai are ornate, exquisitely formed trees; they are not merely plants, but elaborate works of art. In this practical and handy-sized guide, the intricate process of bonsai is demystified and made accessible to everyone. The book is packed with projects on how to grow and care for these miniature trees. Practical advice on how to start a bonsai from seed or from cuttings is given, as well as detailed steps on how to prune and shape different tree types. Guidance is offered on how to care for your trees through the seasons, and what tools and materials to work with. There are also useful tips on what pots and containers should be used to create the best effects. With its accessible step-by-step format, this book provides all the information gardeners will need to master this intriguing, stimulating and spiritually creative art.

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Simple ways to make great-tasting nut and seed products at home; boost your health and nourish your body, and replace dairy with nature's blockbuster ingredients.

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This is a directory of varieties and how to cultivate them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of bulb vegetables, their history and cooking uses. It features step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing from seed and from sets, and harvesting and storing. It includes practical advice on cultivating a wide range of bulbs, including onions, shallots, garlic, spring onions and scallions, leeks, chives and Florence fennel. It contains helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Bulb vegetables have leaves that are adapted to store food reserves below or just above the ground, creating fleshy leaf bulbs. This book describes and illustrates all the main types, and includes useful information about the different varieties that can be grown and their cooking uses. There is practical advice for preparing the soil for new crops, making compost and growing bulb vegetables both from seed and from sets, as well as guidance on growing and caring for vegetables and how to harvest and store them. There are also suggestions for dealing with any pests and diseases.This handy book is suitable for novices and experienced gardeners alike.

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This title contains easy-to-follow projects to create for and with kids. How to make a wide range of toys for babies and young children, including nursery playthings, first toys to aid early learning, outdoor toys for energetic kids, fun games for two or more, and much more. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate every project, with over 360 inspirational pictures. You can make a beautiful doll's house and accessories, a cute rag doll, walking stilts, a felt picture book, a kite, and a delightful toy box to store everything in. All the projects are simple to make and can be created by grown-ups and children working together. In a world full of plastic and electronics, this book offers something new - and a touch of nostalgia - to anyone who wants to make truly original and personal playthings for children of all ages. Here you will find a wonderful variety of traditional toys that will still delight, together with new ideas you can make using completely natural materials - fabrics, wood, clay, yarn and paper.The book contains instructions for 50 fabulous ideas you can make at home, from wooden building blocks, a knitted polar bear, an activity floor cushion and a nursery mobile for babies, to fun musical instruments, skittles, finger puppets and a jack-in-the-box for young kids, and absorbing games and outdoor toys for older children. From knitting and sewing to papercrafts and simple woodworking, there is a wide range of techniques and projects to discover and make for and with children of all ages.

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This book features classic recipes for the ultimate home-made preserve. It is a fabulous introduction to making sweet and tangy marmalades including wonderful ways to use them in the kitchen. It includes classic preserves such as Oxford Marmalade, St Clement's Marmalade and Lemon and Ginger Marmalade, as well as more unusual combinations like Tangerine and Lemon Grass Marmalade, and Peach and Kumquat Marmalade. It also features recipes that include marmalade such as Bitter Marmalade Chocolate Loaf, Marmalade Sticky Squares, and Marmalade and Soy Roast Duck. A useful introductory section provides information on ingredients, equipment and preserving techniques. It is illustrated with stunning photographs by Craig Robertson of practical steps and sumptuous final dishes. Each recipe has a full nutritional breakdown. Whether spread liberally over freshly buttered toast, poured over a steamed pudding, used as a meat glaze or eaten straight from the jar, nothing can beat the unique bittersweet taste of home-made marmalade.Traditionally made with citrus fruits, this little book will also introduce you to new fruit combinations such as cranberry, pomelo, pumpkin, pineapple and lemon grass, and includes recipes with marmalade as a key ingredient. The beautiful photographs are sure to inspire and the easy-to-follow instructions guarantee successful results every time.

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This title features best-ever recipes for roasting beef, pork, lamb and poultry. It is a tempting feast of 30 succulent classic and contemporary recipes to suit all tastes. It features dishes from around the world, such as Pork Roasted with Herbs, Spices & Rum; Chicken with Wild Mushrooms & Garlic; Roast Beef with Porcini & Roasted Sweet Peppers; and Roast Lamb with Apricot, Cinnamon and Cumin Stuffing. It offers inspiration for every occasion, from simple midweek roast chicken or ham to elaborate dinner party creations using leg of lamb or brisket of beef. It contains a useful guide to suitable types of poultry and cuts of meat for roasting, as well as roasting times. A roast is always special. In a hectic world it is sometimes the only time a family can eat together, and worldwide it is the highlight of high days and holidays from Thanksgiving turkey in the United States to Easter Sunday spit-roast lamb in Greece. Although roasting meat and poultry takes time, once a few basics have been mastered, it is one of the easiest ways of cooking meat and poultry.From classics such as Beef Wellington and Roast Loin of Pork with Apple Stuffing to more contemporary dishes like Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto and Whisky Chicken with Onion Marmalade, there is sure to be a recipe to suit your appetite.

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This title features 25 bite-sized sweet treats. You can celebrate the irresistible world of cake pops with this delightful collection of little sweet creations on sticks - from cakes and cookies to tarts and pies. Recipes range from fun and frivolous, such as Frog Pops and Fairy Wand Pops, to exquisite adult indulgences, such as Tiramisu Pops and Amaretto Pops. There are some wonderfully seasonal pops, including Easter Cookie Pops, 4th July Pops and Christmas Tree Pops. A concise introduction covers key techniques and ingredients and the book is illustrated with fabulous photographs by Nicki Dowey. The latest sensation taking the baking world by storm, cake pops are the ultimate in cakey cuteness. A cross between a cake and a lollipop, these bite-sized morsels look almost too good to eat. The classic cake pop is a dense round ball made from a mixture of crumbled cake and rich frosting, dipped in a candy coating. In this little gift book, we take the concept even further with 25 winning recipes of miniature cakes, cookies, tarts, pies and many more sweet treats.Try handing them out at the end of a child's birthday party instead of party bags, or use Alphabet Pops as fun place settings at a dinner party - and Halloween Ghost Pops will be popular with trick-or-treaters of all ages. All the recipes are written in clear step-by-step format and are illustrated throughout. Whatever the occasion, with this selection of recipes you are sure to impress friends and family.

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25 contemporary projects shown step by step. The rich tones and textures of a traditional craft celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It explores interesting materials such as t-shirts, curtains, bedclothes, calico, hessian, felt, gift wrap and carrier bags. Superb ideas include a textured shoulder bag, tiger skin rug, strawberry cushion, medieval picture frame, geometric hairband, hooked hair accessories and a striped hall runner. It comes with photographs by Tim Imrie, a still-life photographer whose work has appeared in numerous books and magazines. The ultimate in thrift crafts, rag rugwork is enjoying a timely revival with the interest in recycling materials to produce something new, beautiful and useful. The textile materials are cheap or free, the techniques simple to grasp, and the only equipment needed to get started is a simple frame to hold the backing material and a hook. This practical book illustrates the remarkable work being produced by contemporary craft artists, and shows how to create 25 beautiful and varied projects. These include cushions, accessories, a teacosy and matching eggcosies, a hat and bag, as well as many rugs and wall hangings.A techniques section explains how to use a range of materials, from old woollen blankets and dress fabrics to shiny candy wrappers. Whatever you decide to make, this book will help you to turn your rags into riches.

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This book features 25 original handmade projects shown step by step. You can create useful and decorative objects from cardboard, such as a satchel, card table, basket or lampbase. It includes a comprehensive guide to cardboard and the basic materials, equipment and techniques you will need. It features an inspiring gallery of examples by contemporary craft artists. With pictures by the highly regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer, Peter Williams. Few people, when they see cardboard in use as everyday packing, realize how versatile and exciting a craft material it can be. This book celebrates the full creative potential of this unusual medium with the help of some of the foremost contemporary craftspeople. The book contains a guide to basic materials, equipment and techniques, followed by 25 practical projects that are both useful and attractive. From a stately card table to a decorative pelmet, a delightful doll's house to a striking chandelier, every project is simple to make, with step-by-step instructions throughout.Whether you choose to make something functional, such as a clock or a table lamp, or something purely ornamental, such as shelf-edging or Christmas tree decorations, the book is full of inspirational ideas.

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This is a complete A-Z directory of bombers, from the early attacks of 1914 through to the Blitz, the Dambusters and the atomic bomb raids. It includes over 300 identification photographs from some of the world's greatest aviation libraries. It features the Gotha bombers of World War I, the Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber of the Spanish Civil War, the Heinkel 111 of the Blitz, and the Boeing B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb in 1945. It includes detailed information about country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weights and performance. This outstandingly researched and authoritative book begins with a history of bombers, from the early experimental aircraft that dropped bombs by removing a pin or a piece of string, through to the history-making atomic bomb raids that ended World War II. A substantial A-Z guide covers 65 major aircraft, including the British Handley Page 0/400, the North American B-25 Mitchell, and the Japanese Yokosuka D4Y Suisei. With over 300 identification pictures, including many rarely seen wartime photographs, this brilliantly illustrated book provides enthusiasts and historians with key information about the great bombers of the two World Wars.

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This book features 25 handcrafted projects shown in 280 step-by-step photographs. Features: the centuries-old craft of decoupage celebrated in exciting designs and practical projects; complete step-by-step instructions for 25 original projects, from a simple album cover for your photographs to a bright and cheerful kitchen table; an inspirational gallery features classic and innovative examples of decoupage from contemporary artists; a comprehensive guide to the art of decoupage, from cutting intricate paper scraps to applying crackle glaze and sealing the finish with varnish; the definitive modern approach to a traditional craft; and useful advice on preparing surfaces, applying adhesives and enhancing decoupage with decorative backgrounds. The art of applying paper-cuts to a background is a versatile and accessible craft. All you need is a pair of scissors, cut-out pictures, adhesive and a clean background surface. The principles of decoupage are easy to master, and this inspiring new book gives practical advice on all the basic techniques. An introduction details all the materials you will need to produce your own decoupage projects. There are 25 varied and exciting projects to create, including beautiful and functional objects as diverse as a painted chest of drawers decorated with a zebra design, an elegant gilded mirror frame and a headboard for a child's bed. There are traditional designs such as a simple bead tie-back for a stylish curtain, a wastebasket and a Victorian scrap table. Contemporary treatments include a bathroom cabinet with a nautilus design, and a bright kitchen table. With innovative ideas in many styles, this book is both a visual sourcebook and a practical reference guide to a classic craft.

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This title helps you learn the classic techniques of painting silk, with creative projects to do at home. There are exciting designs to create, including a Decorative Fan, a Lily Scarf, a Flowery Camisole and a Block-printed Blind. It features a gallery of exquisite silk painting treatments by leading contemporary artists. It includes information about materials, equipment and techniques such as using gutta and marbling. There are 25 original and easy-to-achieve projects presented step by step. It contains over 300 specially commissioned photographs, which clearly demonstrate each stage. This is the definitive approach to a traditional craft. The art of decorating textiles has been popular since ancient times and of all the natural fabrics silk is the most sought after. Increasingly sophisticated dyes have led to new and elaborate decorative techniques, but the real beauty of silk painting is that even simple designs produce outstanding results. This book shows how to create 25 decorative pieces, and contains all the information you need to get started. Types of silk and their suitability for different dyes are discussed, and many basic techniques - including tie-dye, dip-dye, salt scattering, gutta resist, marbling and batik - are explained. Once you have mastered these basics the projects will be easily achieved. The projects vary in complexity so you can start off with a dip-dyed handkerchief before tackling more involved techniques such as the gutta hand-painted parasol. The projects are presented step by step with photographs to take you through the stages. This book is a wonderful introduction to one of the world's most rewarding crafts.

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This is a comprehensive reference source to the ancient world's most fascinating mythologies. It is a visual dictionary with 1000 entries and more than 600 fine-art images. It covers every aspect of Classical, Celtic and Norse mythology, folklore and legend, bringing the past to life. It is a lively and informed narrative by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. Special spreads compare and contrast key mythological and archetypal themes in the different cultures. Hundreds of beautiful images highlight every aspect of these heroic characters and their tales, from the Olympian Gods to the Nordic warriors and nature gods of the Celts. This encyclopedia of mythology brings together the three outstanding traditions of Europe: the Classical legends of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and giants. They form the core of European mythological thought, revealing the power of love in Helen of Troy, the mystery of death in the tale of King Arthur and the challenge of the unknown in the voyages of Brendan the Navigator. Pictorial features focus on recurring mythological themes, such as Oracles, Magic, Voyages, Heroes, and Spells, making this book universal in theme and timeless in appeal. The A-Z structure of the book makes it easy to find hundreds of characters, significant events, locations and sites of interest, stories and symbols.

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This is an easy-to-follow manual for successful pruning without stress, from basic principles to more advanced techniques. It features specific pruning guidance for every type of plant, including floribunda roses, shrub roses, climbing roses, clematis, honeysuckle, wisteria, pyracantha, hedges, fruit trees, espaliers, cordons and soft fruit bushes. It explains cutting back to the ground, deadheading and shaping with shears, restraining evergreens, shortening new growth and rejuvenating neglected plants. It contains an illustrated guide to specialist tools and equipment, such as pruning shears, loppers, pruning knives, saws, hedge shears and hedge trimmers. It includes a useful checklist of the most popular shrubs, with advice on the pruning techniques suited to each. It features 50 step-by-step techniques and pruning projects, with over 370 clear and informative photographs. As well as being important for plant health, pruning can be a very therapeutic and enjoyable task, and this beautifully illustrated book provides expert advice to help you tackle the job with confidence and satisfaction. All the key rules of pruning are explained in a clear way, to ensure successful results throughout the year. After a section on equipment, the basic techniques are set out in detail - including deadheading, shaping and trimming - each appropriate to a variety of plants and situations. All the most popular plants are covered, such as roses, clematis, hedges and fruit bushes. There is also a cross-reference checklist which provides a handy guide to the pruning techniques suited to each type of shrub. For every gardener who wants pruning success without the stress, this book is an essential companion.

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This is a comprehensive guide to the basic techniques and equipment: all you need to know, from tinning an edge, painting and etching to simple home cutting, delicate folk painting and frosted patterning. The beauty of decorative glass is celebrated in practical, inspirational designs such as herb jars, nightlights, poem vase, copper foil mirror and a stylish Alhambra picture frame. It features examples of the finest glasswork from contemporary craft artists and designers. It presents the definitive modern approach to a traditional craft, with every stage clearly illustrated with photographs in step-by-step instructions for 25 superb projects. It features over 300 photographs of the finished projects so you can what you are aiming at. The availability of easy-to-apply paints in an exciting range of colours means that glass decoration is within the reach of everyone, without the need for specialist equipment. By mastering a few simple skills, you can turn everyday objects into attractive pieces. Here you will find 25 practical projects to inspire you, presented in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format. A variety of basic techniques includes etching, painting, stained-glass construction, wirework and glass-cutting, which are then applied to decorate functional objects such as decorated herb jars and nightlights, and ornamental pieces such as a heraldic bottle and a candle bowl. Further inspiration is provided by the gallery section, in which leading craftspeople display their work, from stained-glass effect mirrors to gilded bowls. This comprehensive guide shows you how to create beautiful objects in a classic medium.

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The beekeeping book guides you all the way from choosing and obtaining your bees, housing them and maintaining the hive through the year, to dealing with pests and diseases, and harvesting the honey. The honey book explains the remarkable powers of honey and features safe natural remedies and preparations, as well as beauty products, from scrubs and facial softeners to aromatic creams and lotions. It offers a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the unique bee community, with amazing pictures from inside the hive. It provides over 40 classic recipes that make the most of this nutritious ingredient in all kinds of delicious ways, from sweet-and-sour marinades to delectable honey pastries. It comes with over 675 beautiful photographs. With the current interest in beekeeping and its delicious end product, honey, this boxed book set is perfect for beekeepers and cooks. Advice is given on understanding the lifestyle of bees and the hierarchy in the hive, as well as every aspect of caring for bees, how to house them and maintain the hive, the plants and crops they need, and dealing with common problems and diseases. As well as providing a fascinating history, the honey book features recipes for using honey in cooking, healing remedies, beauty care and household products. These captivating volumes will inspire both the cook and beekeeper to start a colony and harvest the products of the hive.

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This title helps you produce beautiful and lively studies in oil, acrylic, gouache, waterpaints, pencil, charcoal and pastels. Professional art teachers guide you through essential techniques, with practical tips on using models or working from photographs, sketching, creating strong poses and backgrounds, and expressing character. It explains how to draw and paint skies, water, foliage and other natural elements, including a variety of landscapes such as coastal vistas, rolling hills and city skylines. It includes helpful advice on artists' materials, canvases and equipment, and on using all types of media. It features galleries of professional drawings and paintings, and 70 exercises and projects to help you to learn and practise techniques and create original works of art. This comprehensive, practical book offers budding artists the chance to take lessons with highly acclaimed experts, and learn the art of drawing and painting people and the world around them. The book begins with advice about materials and equipment, then is divided into chapters on nudes, portraits, town and country, and water and sky. It also features a chapter on birds and aquatic wildlife in landscapes.Easy-to-follow tutorials are complemented by beautiful galleries of professional art. With over 1700 inspiring illustrations and 70 exercises and projects, this instructive book will show you how to produce your own amazing works of art with confidence.

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This is an authoritative account of the Italian painter, architect and draughtsman, Raphael, one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance. It is a lively study that examines his life, the areas of Italy that shaped his work and the historical context of the times. It explores his innovative style and his compassionate depictions of Madonna and child groups, his portraits and his works based on Bible stories and myths. It features a wonderful gallery of his paintings and drawings with expert analysis, and descriptions of his style and technique. It includes beautiful illustrations of Raphael's great works, those of the painters who influenced him, as well as artists who were inspired by him in turn. Artist, architect and draughtsman, one of the great masters and one of the most influential painters of the High Renaissance, Raphael produced a huge body of work during his short working life. His artistic development took place in Umbria, Rome and Florence, where he met Michelangelo and Leonardo, and was influenced by their dynamic and evocative images. Some of his subsequent work reflected his admiration for them. In Rome, he painted The School of Athens, a major fresco depicting the greatest thinkers and philosophers of the past and present. His beautiful style is reflected in the second part of the book in a gallery of around 300 of Raphael's major paintings and drawings, with an analysis of each in the context of his life, his technique and oeuvre. Raphael was one of the greatest artists of all time; his death in 1520 marked the end of the 16th century.

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This book helps you in choosing the perfect plant for every location in your garden, with 120 photographs. You can understand the properties of different soils, from acid and alkaline to light sand and heavy clay. You can make the most of various different locations within your garden, including moist, shady, dry and sunny. It includes advice on making the best choices and using the right planting and growing techniques - from mulching and feeding to deadheading and pruning - to ensure stunning, healthy plants in every area of the garden. It includes a quick reference chart of the most popular garden plants and their individual requirements. Putting a plant in the right location and soil will ensure that it has the best possible start and chance of long-term health. This book explains how to successfully match plants to the conditions in your garden. It covers the basics of ground preparation, sowing and planting, as well as offering tips on plant maintenance. All the different soil types are described and illustrated, showing how they influence the types of plants that can be grown. A chart of popular plants provides information on preferred soil types, position, planting and flowering times, ensuring that you choose the right varieties for the specific soil and climate conditions in your garden.

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This is an illustrated guide to the Chinese horoscope and how to use it. The 12 signs of the Chinese horoscope introduced and explained; find out which signs you are compatible with and which you should avoid. Increase your understanding of your partner, friends and family as their sign's characteristics reveal themselves. You can learn how the year you were born influences your personality, ambitions, relationships and life choices. The system of Chinese horoscopes has been in use for thousands of years, and there was a time when no Chinese person would contemplate changing their job or getting married without consulting their astrologer. We may no longer run our lives this way, but there is much that we can learn about ourselves from this ancient Eastern astrological system. The Chinese horoscope is made up of 12 animal signs but while most people know which sign they are, the system is more complex than that. You also need to know which of the five elements you are: fire, earth, water, metal or wood, and whether you are yin or yang. This accessible book guides you through finding your own particular sign and how it influences your personality, family, love life and future choices.

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More than 20 delicious recipes, from pancakes, wraps and fruit-filled crepes to latkes and scones, shown step by step in over 125 photographs. You can find a pancake for every taste and occasion in this charming collection of 20 enticing recipes from all around the world. Inspiring and innovative dishes include classic pancakes such as Jewish latkes and American pancakes with bacon and syrup to modern creations such as artichoke and leek crepes, ricotta pancakes with avocado salsa, and cranberry sorbet in lace pancakes. It offers a delightful introduction that includes the history of the pancake and provides a guide to making and cooking basic batters, plus fabulous ideas for simple toppings and fillings. Each mouthwatering recipe is beautifully photographed with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions plus a stunning photograph of each finished dish. Pancakes and crepes are among the most wonderfully versatile foods you can find, and every country seems to have its own version. This enchanting book opens with a fascinating journey through the history of the pancake and provides an essential guide to making simple batters, cooking pancakes, and making sumptuous toppings and fillings. The recipe collection is packed with delicious dishes from around the world, from the simplest griddle cakes topped with butter to sophisticated main-course crepes and elegant desserts. Make Russian blinis topped with sour cream and caviar to serve at a drinks party, or create a special vegetarian main course with spinach-filled herb crepes. Serve American pancakes with maple syrup and bacon for breakfast, or complete a meal with orange crepes with mascarpone cream. Whether it's the perfect recipe for a lazy brunch, a teatime treat or an indulgent dessert, you will find inspiration in this delightful book!

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This title includes more than 350 irresistibly sweet temptations for after-dinner indulgence. It provides easy-to-follow chapters that feature every variety of dessert: Hot Desserts; Cold Desserts; Cakes & Gateaux; Pastries & Pies; Custards, Souffles & Mousses; and, Fruit Salads and Ices & Sorbets. It includes a large selection of no-fat and low-fat desserts. It provides step-by-step pictures that ensure that even inexperienced cooks are guaranteed success, with beautiful images of each finished dish. It provides guidance on ingredients, equipment and techniques, together with useful cook's tips throughout, make this a vital addition to any kitchen library. Every recipe shown step by step in over 1600 stunning colour photographs. This book is every dessert-lover's dream. It contains fabulous recipes for every dessert imaginable and can be used on any occasion. Luscious, zesty and tempting - every dish will delight and amaze. Try a Chocolate Almond Meringue Pie or Hot Mocha Rum Souffles for total indulgence. For the more health-conscious, there is a large selection of low and no-fat delights, including Nectarine and Hazelnut Meringues and even guilt-free Tia Maria Gateau. Quick-and-easy Peach and Ginger Pashka, and Chocolate Fudge Sundaes provide desserts in a flash, while the Sachertorte and Tarte au Citron are fit to grace any dinner-party table. It includes a comprehensive introduction that provides essential information about ingredients, equipment and basic techniques. Each recipe is illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs to show the key stages, and there are useful cook's tips to ensure you get great results every time.

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This title features over 200 delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker. It is a complete guide to making the most of your slow cooker, together with a wide range of tempting recipes for all kinds of dishes. It is an illustrated practical reference section explains preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the most from your appliance. It features a comprehensive range of classic recipes, including carrot and coriander soup, seafood chowder, Boston baked beans, steak and kidney pie, moussaka, special fish pie, Vermont baked maple custards and chocolate cheesecake brownies. It includes a wide variety of stocks and soups, sauces, fondues, preserves and desserts as well as delectable braises, casseroles, stews and pot-roasts. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker, with over 200 recipes ranging from all-time classic family meals to sophisticated dinners and exciting modern creations. The slow cooker is ideal for fuss-free, one-pot meals, such as French onion soup or Provencal beef stew. It also cooks gently so that delicate foods like fish, fruit and vegetables retain their texture. Try salmon risotto, baked eggs with creamy leeks, or fresh currant bread and butter pudding, all recipes that cook to perfection in the slow cooker. Whether you are a recent convert to the delights of creating easy and succulent dishes in the slow cooker, or want to widen your existing recipe repertoire, this book will provide endless inspiration.

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This title tells you how to create vegetable, fruit and herb gardens using completely organic techniques. This is a practical guide to natural gardens, showing how to apply organic principles to all aspects of garden planning, design and maintenance. It contains over 600 photographs, including illustrated step-by-step sequences to show how to achieve the best results in ornamental, wildlife and kitchen gardens. It covers all the basic techniques, including soil care, weeding, watering, feeding, growing under glass, pruning and propagation. This book applies organic principles to different types of garden - ornamental, wildlife and kitchen - showing how to plant flower beds, borders and ponds, how to create woodland gardens and wild-flower lawns, and how to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit. There is also a section on plant health that discusses the best ways of using natural methods to deal with any pests and diseases that may occur, for example by creating suitable habitats for beneficial predators such as lacewings, wasps, hoverflies and frogs. Whether starting an organic garden from scratch or applying organic principles to an existing garden, this book is filled with step-by-step information that will help you achieve your goal. Written by award-winning authors, it is a comprehensive guide packed with inspirational photographs and well-informed gardening advice.

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This title helps you in mastering the art of drawing and painting with step-by-step projects and techniques shown in over 2450 photographs. This is a boxed set of fully illustrated practical guides to painting and drawing with watercolours, oils, acrylics, gouaches and charcoal. It includes a complete guide to artist's materials. This is a comprehensive teaching course from beginner level to advanced skills: the different strokes, washes, and how to mix the paints to create the right palette, drawing outlines, shading and tonal work, line and wash, sketching, using negative spacing, blending, frottage and sgraffito, as well as fundamental principles such as understanding perspective, composition and colour. This instructive painting course offers step-by-step projects to help you to put the basics into practice. There are projects for beginners, and others for intermediate painters, grouped by subject and by complexity. Covering the varied media of watercolours, acrylics, oils, gouache and drawing, this new box set is the perfect practical art guide whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced artist looking for inspiration and to expand your skills. Each concisely written, beautifully illustrated book begins with a helpful introduction that explains the basics for each technique, plus some of the fundamentals of art, such as colour theory, scale and perspective. Each then offers small-scale practice exercises and 20 to 25 projects, shown step by step. Whatever your level of experience, these accessible and inspiring handbooks are packed with practical advice and tips for every new artist.

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A comprehensive reference book on the life and works of Edgar Degas, acknowledged as one of the greatest masters of all time. It offers a fascinating account of the artist's life, education, artistic influences and legacy, set in context of the turbulent social and political times in which he lived. Featuring an extensive gallery of his work, set in chronological order of completion and accompanied by an analysis of the style and content of each work.

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From healthy and wholesome to decadent and daring, this wonderful book offers an enticing choice of milk and yogurt smoothies, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, frozen drinks made with ice cream and crushed ice, and wickedly boozy blends. Learn how to create delicious blended drinks, including choosing the right machine for the job and combining different ingredients to achieve the perfect result.

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This is an incredible selection of recipes using every kind of pastry: shortcrust, puff, rough puff, choux and filo. It draws inspiration from all over the world, including Apple Strudel from Scandinavia, Chicken Pie from Britain, Quiche Lorraine from France and Samosas from India. It includes tempting little pastry-encased treats like Cheese Straws, Knishes, Sausage Rolls, Filo Baskets, and numerous miniature pasties and tiny tartlets. It offers main courses that include Salmon en Croute, Chicken Pie, Beef Wellington, and Tomato and Black Olive Tart. Sweet pies and tarts like Filo-topped Apple Pie, Choux Custard Pastries, Coffee Profiteroles, Brown Sugar Tart and Tarte Tatin will fill the kitchen with delicious aromas. Fragrantly flaky, rich with olive oil, short and buttery or delightfully puffed, pastry is used in all kinds of dishes, simple or elegant, rustic or refined, salty or sweet; and is almost impossible to resist when warm from the oven. This book covers just about every pastry dish ever concieved, with tempting appetizers, snacks, main courses and all kinds of desserts and tea-time treats. Much-loved family classics like Fish Pie, and Steak and Ale Pie sit alongside more exotic recipes like Moroccan Pigeon Pie and Russian Salmon Coulibiac, while desserts include Treacle Tart, Plum Pie, delicious little Mini Mille Feuilles or Almond Cream Puffs. Each recipe comes with easy-to-follow instructions, a full nutritional breakdown and a beautiful photograph of the finished dish. With dishes ranging from the simple to the more adventurous there is every kind of pastry confection to inspire your baking, and delight family and friends.

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This comprehensive introduction contains everything you need to know about the history, botany and cultivation of apples, from planting, pruning and propagation to harvesting, storing and cooking. A stunning identification guide features 800 original photographs and provides detailed information. It is packed with over 60 inspirational and scrumptious recipes for a fabulous selection of breakfasts, appetizers, main courses, salads, side dishes, sauces, preserves, drinks and desserts.

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Irresistible recipes for every occasion including soups, appetizers, snacks, main courses and accompaniments, shown in over 500 tempting photographs.

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A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to Hans Christian Andersen's `The Princess and the Pea' is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection of fairy tales from the Indian subcontinent. There are animal fables that recall both Aesop and Uncle Remus, and long wonder tales with all the strange enchantments of the Arabian Nights. Wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. Luck and fate are the chief concerns, but magic and bravery play their part as well. These eighteen stories have been selected with an introduction and notes by folklorist Neil Philip, and retold for today's children by Caroline Ness. The result is a vibrant anthology of magical tales that will delight all the family, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves. In this enchanting anthology of fairy tales from across the Indian subcontinent, you will enter into a world where an elephant rides to heaven and back; an exiled prince wins his inheritance; a resourceful princess pits her wits against a witch; and of a male Cinderella - but with a twist to the tail! Jacqueline Mair's richly detailed illustrations draw on her experience travelling and studying in India to produce a book full of colour and vibrancy.

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A great way of getting our daily 5 a day is to eat plenty of salads. Salads are more than lettuce - a huge variety of different vegetables, meat, chicken, fish or tofu can be used to make a tempting dish. The versatility of salads is such that they can be made with fresh, frozen, cooked or canned ingredients, and there are endless possible variations. Fresh, colourful and exciting, this book is filled with recipes for every type of salad. From Chinese Chive and Onion Salad and Asparagus and Langoustine Salad to Lebanese Country Salad and Panzanella, you will never be short of inspiration. Each recipe clearly lists the ingredients you will need, and detailed step-by-step instructions ensure great results every time. Also included is a comprehensive guide to salad essentials, such as vegetables, leaves and herbs, plus recipes for salad dressings, dips, oils and vinegars. Beautifully illustrated with 245 stunning pictures, this book is the perfect guide to producing tempting and tasty salads at any time, for any occasion.

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This sumptuous book starts with a history of the cottage garden. A chapter on planning and design introduces the main styles and the familiar features of the cottage garden are then covered in turn - from hedges and fences, to paths, arches, furniture and the creative reuse of materials. The following two chapters focus on growing flowers and shrubs and fruit and vegetables. Step-by-step sequences include how to protect young plants, plan a four-year crop rotation, and prune fruit trees. A chapter on livestock and wildlife shows how to care for chickens and other animals, and how to attract wildlife from birds and bees to hedgehogs and bats. A comprehensive directory then breaks down the wide variety of plants that give the cottage garden its appeal.

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The fairytales of Scotland portray a world of magic and shape- shifting. Horses and foxes that turn into handsome princes, thorns that turn into woods, and a tiny stone that becomes an enormous rock – these are some of the amazing transformations that take place in this anthology. The characters in these sixteen tales, from jealous stepmothers and gruesome ghosts to chivalrous princes and beautiful princesses, are some of the most memorable in all folk literature. Read of the poor seal woman taken from the sea by a wicked farmer, of the magic black horse that could y over mountains, and of Kate Crackernuts who married the prince of her dreams after she had cured him of his illness. Superbly illustrated throughout, this lovely anthology will delight readers of all ages.

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The world of fairy tales is one that we all love to enter. Many of these stories had been told for centuries, delighting children and adults alike with their mixture of magic, mystery, and truths older even than the stories themselves. Here twenty best-loved tales by the famous German storytellers, the Brothers Grimm, are retold for the enjoyment of children today. As well as many old favourites, other tales of magic and enchantment are included, such as The Musicians Bremen, Hans the Hedgehog, and Clever Elsie. Neil Philip's retelling tries to capture some of the immediacy and sparkle of the living storyteller's voice. The language is fresh and direct, and the pace is lively. Isabelle Brent's detailed illustrations decorate the pages beautifully.

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The Snow Queen is the most magical and profound of all Hans Andersen's fairy tales. It is a quest full of mystery, humour and adventure, and its uplifting theme is the power of innocence and enduring love. When Kay's heart turns to ice and he falls under the spell of the beautiful Snow Queen, little Gerda leaves home to search for him. On her way she encounters many dangers, but she never forgets Kay. She makes friends with flowers and birds, and with the bold robber girl who lends her a reindeer to take her to the Snow Queen's palace. The Snow Queen is a story to read again and again, and to remember for ever. The lively, vivid text has been illustrated by Sally Holmes with all the loving, detailed attention it deserves. This is a sparkling re-telling of the famous classic from the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. Originally the son of a poor shoemaker, the secret of Andersen's success is that he wrote his stories as if he were telling them to a child. None of the original magic has been lost in this joyful new edition. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.

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Fish are amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about them. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce fascinating underwater animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as intriguing and unusual species to find out about. Beautiful large illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of plenty more fish in the sea!

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This is a wonderful anthology of timeless tales, retold in a beautiful heirloom edition. It includes Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, The Bad-Tempered Princess and the Frog, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and more. You can meet Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella and her fairy godmother, and many other memorable characters. It is specially adapted by P. L. Anness from the stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, and carefully worded for young readers. Each story is charmingly illustrated on every page by accomplished children's artist Beverlie Manson. It is perfect for reading aloud to the very young, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves.You can: marvel at Rapunzel's long hair, which she dangles from her tower to let a handsome prince climb up; follow Cinderella as she overcomes the cruelty of her stepsisters to attend a royal ball; see Beauty conquer her fear of the dreadful Beast; follow Snow White as she escapes into the dark woods and is helped by seven kindly dwarves; and, be spellbound as a princess is freed from the curse of everlasting sleep, and as a little mermaid falls in love with a human prince.This collection of entrancing stories is certain to captivate little princesses everywhere.

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