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Experience what it is like to live in the moment with this beautifully illustrated journal, specially designed to help you develop your own mindfulness practice. My Mindfulness Journal provides a way to introduce and integrate mindfulness into your life. Keeping a journal naturally encourages us to reflect on our experience. Reflection is a key part of mindfulness, as it requires an attitude of curiosity and also helps us to set an intention for our practice. Anna Black explains what mindfulness is and how it can help us to have less stress and more contentment, then offers guided exercises and activities that will help you record and reflect your experience with curiosity and without judgment. As well as writing and drawing exercises, there are also a variety of meditation practices, including working with our breath and focusing on the body, and pages where you can note down your own observations and thoughts. As you work through the book, you will not only discover that mindfulness practice becomes a more natural way of being, but have a vaulable record of your journey.

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“Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda… A deliciously glamorous book.” The Field Magazine Join William Yeoward on his journey through London’s most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks and glamorous living in this, his compendium of iconic and signature recipes by some of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders. In Glamorous Cocktails, William visits five of his favourite bars and chooses their trademark cocktails, including genius tips from their world-class bartenders. William also shares his own thoughts on making cocktails and, importantly, how to present them. As someone who is not only passionate about cocktails but also about crystal, he has the perfect knowledge and “eye” to advise and inspire. As William says, ‘Cocktails come in such a huge variety that there’s something for everyone and for every possible occasion – a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a first date, the closure of a deal or a surreptitious flirt.’ These cocktails cover a wide range – some are short, others are long, and a few contain no alcohol, but two things are common to all: they are delicious – and extremely glamorous.

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“Calling all crafters, the marvellous Clare Youngs is back... Taking inspiration from the beauty of letter forms and typefaces, she has created 35 effortlessly stylish and contemporary projects for your home.” Making Magazine 35 quirky and cool makes to bring a touch of typography to your home. Clare Youngs presents a range of simple projects, using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials, so you can make your very own colourful alphabet. For a stylish display, adorn your mantelpiece with bold letters made out of recycled fruit crates, make your own vintage fabric ‘T’, or cheer up a child’s bedroom with a bright alphabet pillowslip. All the projects are clearly explained with step-by-step artworks, and there is a tools and techniques section so you can brush up on your crafting skills – all you need to do is decide which letter to create. It’s as easy as A, B, C.

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Experience a year of discovering how to swap worry and anxiety for joy and contentment using this guidebook of weekly prompts and activities. Happiness is sought by all – but what, really, is happiness? Sometimes our confusion over just what it is we are looking for can make it seem elusive. Here, Lois Blyth explains what happiness is – and what it is not – and shows how it is within everyone's reach. She details the science of happiness, such as developing a happy brain, and its power to heal and even extend life. Then, she suggests simple activities for each week of the year that will help you reframe your view of the world. Some will lead you to self-reflection: look at what you're grateful for; increase your self-esteem and appreciate your uniqueness; become aware of your thoughts and language to note negative phrases and replace them with positive ones; tackle procrastination; and find happiness at work. Others encourage you to give back to the world, including a ‘good deeds pledge’ and developing a greater empathy for those around you. Spend a week living in the moment and exploring the wonder of the world through all your senses, experience the healing power of colour or try incorporating more exercise into each day, no matter how small, as being active is a key way to improve mental wellbeing. Taking on each activity for just a week at a time makes it seems much less challenging, but also, once you've spent seven days consciously doing something new or thinking in a different way, you'll find that week's activity starts to become a habit. Journal pages with friendly reminders follow each activity so that you can reflect on your experience and what you are discovering. Through simple shifts in approach, you can choose to be happy and love life, laugh more and live longer.

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Heal and energize by working with the natural power of crystals and the body’s seven chakras. In many cultures, the chakra energy system is a route map for the transfer of healing energies to the mind, body and spirit. By working through the chakras with the easy-to-find crystals recommended in this book, you will benefit your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being – detoxifying the body of unhelpful energies, and promoting a more contented, energized and stress-free life. The introduction explains what crystals and minerals are, and how they focus, store, transmit and transmute energy for healing. Next, Working with Crystals gives the principal methods, such as the laying on of stones, simple holding, making crystal elixirs and crystal cleansing methods. You will also discover how to connect with your crystals and how to programme your master quartz crystal, along with crystal meditation exercises. Chapter 3, The Body’s Energy System, then explores the chakras and the aura, followed by a detailed chapter on the seven major chakras. Included are their healing benefits for emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, along with checklists to help you assess the health of every chakra. Profiles of over 100 crystals for chakra healing are included. Finally, Healing Techniques shows how to carry out a full crystal chakra healing treatment, including diagnosis with a pendulum, activating crystals and aura healing, plus sections on self-healing and distant healing. With over 100 crystals, along with symptom charts, exercises, and case studies, The Little Pocket Book of Crystal Chakra Healing will guide you toward better health and, ultimately, a calmer, happier life.

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"Jackie Kearney's beautifully crafted book revolutionised not only my spice rack but also my cooking style... the ultimate foodie's travel journal'. Review for My Vegan Travels, The Vegan magazine. The Mock Meat Revolution is here and veganism never tasted so good with these stunningly inventive recipes for plant-based meat and fish substitutes. While traditional butchers might be disappearing from the high street there’s a new breed ready to slice a different kind of meat – made from plants! So-called ‘vegetarian butchers’ are creating food that mimics meat and offering convincing substitutes that look, feel and even taste like the real thing. Mock meat, of course, is nothing new. Patties made from soy-based protein and wheat gluten have been around since the 1960s but now vegetables, nuts, pulses and grains are in on the act and taking it to a whole new level. Prepare to be wowed by Jackie Kearney’s Paprika Seitan Vegan ‘Dog’ with Cashew Cheese; Crispy Jackfruit Wings and Chickpea Tuna Quesadillas. From Tofish & Chips to Sea-loving Sushi there’s a plant-based alternative to all your favourite meals.

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Create your very own urban jungle and help your houseplants thrive with this handy pocket guide to plant care. Houseplants bring life and energy into our homes, improving air quality and even boosting our productivity. But even the most committed plant parents may need a little guidance to keep their ferns flourishing and their bromeliads in bloom. Happy Houseplants is filled with essential advice on choosing the right plants for your space and lifestyle, whether you have a sun-drenched balcony or a shady home office. You will find plenty of information on caring for some of the most popular houseplants: how often to feed and water them, how much light they need and what kind of soil they prefer. The book also includes a wealth of troubleshooting ideas for common problems, from sunburnt leaves to pest control, giving you the confidence to revive your ailing plants. Charming photographs and illustrations throughout make this a colourful, accessible book for botanical beginners and gifted growers alike.

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Feel better every day and experience the vital power of your inner energy through simple and effective guided meditations for greater ease, clarity, balance, and joy.Energy is everywhere and in everything. It is deep within every atom of your physical being—right now you are literally alive with energy. However, sometimes it can feel like you don’t have enough. In Meditations for a Powerful You, BBC Radio meditation coach and long-time yoga teacher Clare Connolly guides you through over 30 beautifully illustrated meditation practices and breathing techniques, with supporting audio links, to help you reconnect with your intrinsic energy and the power of your miraculous human body and mind. Whether you want to set the tone for the day or prepare for blissful sleep, let go of anxiety, improve your health, or attract abundance, Clare imparts enjoyment and success throughout these life-changing meditations. When you meditate, your brain and body move into r

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Everything you want to know about the fabulousness that is Eurovision! The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world's longest running TV programmes, and has become a much loved tradition across Europe and now Australia. From the spandex to the glitter, ABBA to Lordi, and the unexpected winners to the "nil points" losers, The Little Book of Eurovision will take you through the best and the "Wurst" moments of the last 65 years. Eurovision has come a long way from its very first competition in 1956, with just seven entrants and a studio audience of 200 people. Now people gather for Eurovision parties, complete with food and drink from the competing countries, and even dress up in finery to match the feathers, sequins, and leather on stage. Whether you are a cynic, a true believer or just a disappointed Brit (again), you'll love reliving the highs and lows of Eurovision through these pages.

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A collection of super-flexible recipes that encourage confident, intuitive cooking, minimize food waste and show how you can create delicious home-cooked food day-to-day. Want to save time, money and energy by using up your existing food stocks rather than constantly grocery shopping and then struggling to use up leftovers? Here Megan Davies shows how, by helping you develop intuition for using what you already have in your kitchen. She shares her vibrant, accessible and, most importantly, flexible recipes for kitchen-foraged meals that can be rustled up just by looking in the fridge or store cupboard. Each recipe has a highly inventive ingredients table, showing how to swap and substitute ingredients, depending on what you have to hand, making it easy to ring the changes and work with what you have. Cooking this way is something that comes naturally to Megan and here she shares her secrets, to equip you with the skills and tricks needed to make your own food go further, whilst at the same time refreshing your weeknight meal roster and enjoying some weekend feasting.

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“You'll be coming back time and time again to knit these sweet and simple projects.” Review of Knitted Animal Socks, Mitts, and Scarves, Knitting magazine Cover your head and feet in animal fun with these 35 knitting patterns, including hats for all ages, and simple stretchy socks for everyone from babies to adults. Combine your love of knitting with your love of animals and make these stylish accessories featuring your favourite creatures. This new collection of knitting patterns for socks and hats covers you top to toe in amazing designs by Fiona Goble. There are patterns for babies, toddlers, and children, including teddy bear booties, unicorn socks and even a pug dog hat, but there are also plenty of makes for teens and adults too, including reindeer socks, and a llama hat. The sock patterns are designed to be simple and straightforward, while the hats will fit many sizes. Whether you prefer cuddly cats or colourful cockatiels, fluffy foxes or perky piglets, you will find something here to suit you.

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A simple guide to over 25 of the most popular ways to drink coffee, rendered in beautiful infographic style. Do you know your Cappuccino from your Cortado or your Americano from your Affogato? When you’re bleary-eyed at the counter of the coffee shop, faced with a menu of drinks as long as the queue of people eagerly waiting for that morning blast of caffeine, the minutiae and mechanics of coffee can be a little mind-bending. With this simple infographic guide that clearly explains the composition of all the main types of coffee drinks available, you’ll be able to identify what you’re sipping and just how you like it, making this an essential addition to the collection for anyone who’s addicted to great coffee.

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Celebrate the LGTBQ community with this small but perfectly formed guide to Pride. What began as a protest for gay rights following the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York has grown to become a global celebration of LGBTQ culture. In the 50-odd years since the original protest, and what is now widely accepted to be the first Pride march – Christopher Street Liberation Day, 1970 – Pride events are now attended by millions each year, celebrating how far we’ve come, recognising where we have to go and highlighting important causes in the queer community. The Little Book of Pride is a concise look at everything you need to know about Pride, revealing the history, the key people involved, the best Pride events around the world, inspirational quotes from famous queers, Pride facts and a fun Pride survival guide.

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Join award-winning beer writer Mark Dredge on his search for the world’s best beer adventures and experiences. This collection of over 150 unmissable beer experiences features the world’s greatest beers, bars, breweries and events: it’s the ultimate bucket list for every beer lover. Combining travel, city guides, food and history, The Beer Bucket List takes you around the globe, via traditional old British pubs, quirky Belgian bars, brilliant Bavarian brauhauses, spots to enjoy delicious food and beer, the hop gardens of New Zealand, Southeast Asia’s buzzing streets, amazing beer festivals, unique beer styles, pioneering breweries and the best new craft brewers. This is any beer lover’s must-read book about the most essential beer experiences on the planet.

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Written from a dad’s perspective, here’s everything a man should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival. Discovering you’re going to be a dad is a strange time – a combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of questions... What do I need to buy? When’s the first scan? Where will the baby sleep? A Dad’s Guide to Having a Baby answers all these questions and more. Dominic Bliss offers reassuring words of encouragement to nervous fathers, covering in detail what to expect over the nine months of pregnancy, the birth itself, and the first few days after you've taken your newborn home, plus sage advice for the subsequent 12 months. By following Dominic's advice, you'll be able to deal with everything that comes your way on the journey to fatherhood.

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Attention all nerds, put down that laptop and pick up this brilliant guide to tying 50 must-know knots. If you're unaware of the difference between a Cow Hitch and a Marlinspike Hoop or a Running Bowline and a Square Lashing, all will be revealed in "50 Knots You Need to Know." Packed with step-by-step instructions, discover how to tie knots to get you through any situation, whether it's nautical knots for sailing adventures or shanks and hitches for camping or climbing weekends. You will learn simple knot-making techniques that can be used for all your nerdly pursuits. And once you've graduated from the easy stuff you can move on to the more serious examples, such as a make-shift rope halter to you can use to tame a wild beast or strong knots for securing and tying things together. Also included are a couple of pieces of rope, so you can start tying knows right away. But be warned, it's VERY addictive!

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This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine, holding first-time stitchers by the hand and showing the easiest ways to get the most from their machine. In the climate of 'make do and mend', sales of sewing machines have soared, but many are only accompanied by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here, Jane Bolsover provides a comprehensive guide for beginners. Starting with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn how to thread it and wind bobbins, why tension is important and which needles to choose. There's information on the basic sewing kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose and how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course, and at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, including a cushion cover and a lampshade, stylish accessories, such as bags and scarves, plus great clothing basics, such as an A-line skirt and a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book are two full-size pull-out paper pattern sections.

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A celebration of mushrooms and fungi – from folklore to foraging. Plus a collection of more than 65 deeply delicious recipes where fabulous fungi take centre stage. Mushrooms – part of the fungi kingdom – come in an array of sizes, shapes and colours, making them a fascinating ingredient to cook with. From regular humble cultivated button and oyster mushrooms, to wild mushrooms such as chanterelles and porcini, and not forgetting the VIP of the ingredient world, the truffle, this book covers them all. So much more than a tasty side for a fried breakfast, there are many things that make mushrooms a wonder-ingredient. Many mushrooms – such as the Shiitake, beloved in China, or Enoki, enjoyed in Japan – are carriers for the savoury umami fifth-taste. They are wonderfully diverse to cook with – natural allies with butter, herbs and garlic but also able to work well with all manner of spices. They can be eaten raw in carpaccio, plump in a fragrant bowl of noodles, or bound in buttery, flaky pastry. Their distinct yet delicate earthy flavour goes perfectly with luxurious foods like steak and cheese, but also bring body, bite and satisfaction to light plant-based meals, making them popular among vegetarians and vegans. Most varieties of mushrooms are inexpensive, low in calories and contain valuable vitamins and nutrients. Food writer Jenny Linford’s mouth-watering selection of recipes include: Small Bites and Sharing Plates such as such as Pesto Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms, Shiitake Dumplings and Truffle Mushroom Crostini. Satisfying Soups and Stews, like Thai Mushroom Soup or Pumpkin and Lentil Stew. Hearty and delicious meat and fish dishes like Beef Porcini Ragu with Pappardelle and White Fish Fillet with Wild Mushrooms. Light Salads and Vegetable Dishes include Fennel, Mushroom and Crab Salad and Wild Mushroom Carpaccio. To conclude, Eggs and Cheese incorporates decadent dishes such as White Pizza with Funghi, Parma Ham and Truffle Oil. Woven into the recipe chapters are seven informative essays, with topics that range from how to grow mushrooms to mushroom folklore.

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In Relaxed Coastal Style, Sally Denning offers decorating inspiration for anyone lucky enough to live by the ocean, as well as those who only dream of it. Scientists tell us that living by the ocean makes us happier and healthier: increased views of blue space have a calming effect and sea air improves our ability to absorb oxygen. Being by water brings a sense of tranquillity and relaxation and a home by the sea has never been more desirable. The first part of the book offers up Sally’s unique take on coastal style, celebrating the colours and textures of the seaside: bare wooden boards, uncurtained windows, and furnishings covered in robust linen or cotton that will endure salt water and the sun’s rays. Sally also looks at lighting, furniture and coastal decorative accents such as maps, charts and nautical-themed accessories. She draws inspiration from beachcombing, displaying shells and driftwood to feel close to nature and the sound of the waves. The second half of the book visits a selection of glorious coastal houses, cottages and hideaways that are guaranteed to enchant and inspire. Wherever you live, relaxed Coastal style will inspire you to adopt the relaxed, informal simplicity of life by the sea.

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Learn to make granny squares, circles, triangles and more with 35 fashionable patterns. Whether you are just starting to crochet or you fancy a modern approach to classic patterns, Crochet Granny Squares and More provides you with plenty of inspiration to get back to basics and reignite your love of granny squares, circles, triangles and more. Starting with large-scale projects for the home, Cushions and Throws includes colourful patterns for pillow covers, floor cushions, blankets and throws. Finishing Touches includes quick and easy pieces to complete your interiors, from a monochrome wall hanging and a granny circle rug to circular placemats with fluorescent trims. There is plenty to choose from in the Clothes and Accessories section too, including a book bag, a granny hexagon tech case and a triangle shawl, all in rich colours. The basic stitches and techniques are all fully illustrated and explained so all you need is the yarn and hook to create these beautiful, contemporary and stylish pieces.

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30 super-easy projects for beautiful and colourful homewares, accessories and gifts. Punch-needle embroidery is the perfect creative and mindful hobby, and involves punching threads into fabric to form a design. Ideal for beginners, it requires just a punch-needle pen and a few basic supplies, and is also a great way of upcycling scraps of yarn or thread. With this beautifully illustrated book by Clare Youngs, you'll learn how to use this skill of ‘painting with wool’ to make 30 gorgeous and colourful projects. For the home, try your hand at stitching textured plant pot covers, or create a hanging decoration as a centrepiece for your living room. You’ll also discover how to make accessories including a patterned tote bag, and designs such as zipped pouches and geometric cushions that make brilliant gifts. So pick up a punch needle and explore your creative side with this accessible and versatile craft.

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Over 35 creative ways to transform recycled and natural materials into stunning projects. With ideas for makes from gifts and stationery to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a festive gilded leaf garland, pretty seedpod coasters, floral paper bags and an appliqué wall hanging. Expert maker Clare Youngs guides you through all the techniques you’ll need, showing you how to use a wide range of materials including fabric and paper off-cuts as well as natural elements such as twigs, flowers and pebbles. With just a few inexpensive supplies and tools to get you started, you’ll soon be making beautiful works of art and developing your creativity while being kind to the planet.

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Learn how to cook while making fantastic snacks, desserts, and meals. With 35 comprehensive recipes and a helpful techniques section, Learn to Cook will teach kids how to prepare a variety of foods, from sandwiches and party snacks to simple dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – there’s even a range of lip-smacking desserts! The book starts out with Snacks and Light Meals, where you and your child can make delicious pizza toasts and homemade buttermilk pancakes, as well as nutritious soups and salads. Then there's the Proper Meals chapter, with the oven-baked herby burgers, a comforting pea and parmesan risotto, and even a roast chicken, which is sure to impress any guests. Get your fruit fix with the peach and mascarpone dessert or the raspberry affogato in the Desserts chapter. There are also quick and fun ideas in Party Food, such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and giant cheese straws. If that’s not enough, make up your own exciting variations on the recipes – with such simple ideas, you can really get creative in the kitchen! Every dish has step-by-step artworks to guide you and your child, plus a skill level so you can start with quick and easy dishes and move on to more challenging recipes as you become more confident.

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Feel the benefits of sewing by hand for your wellbeing and for the planet with these mindful and sustainable makes. Hand sewing is a great way to practise mindfulness through craft. Laura Strutt has designed these 35 projects specially to develop your hand-sewing skills, but also to help you slow down, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the rewards of your work. Using a number of different techniques including visible mending, sashiko, embroidery, thread doodling, boro and abstract embroidery, Laura shows you how to incorporate these methods into making something useful, creative and sustainable. For the home, you can make a boro bowl from scraps of fabric, or adorn a simple cushion cover with an embroidered mandala. From your wardrobe, revive a beanie hat by adding some floral embroidery to the rim, or use sashiko stitching on fabric-covered buttons for a new look. Decorate your home with a floating embroidery design in a hoop, or a simple banner using colourful couching stitches over twisted rope. Think of the planet as you upcycle a blouse with detail stitching and new sleeve trim, or make elbow patches to cover the holes in your favourite sweater. Whichever project you choose, take time to enjoy the process and simply sew.

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Heal and energise yourself and others by working with the natural power of crystals and the body’s seven chakras. Working with crystals and the body’s chakras, or natural energy points, is one of the most powerful and ancient healing practices. The chakra energy system is a route map for the transfer of healing energies to the mind, body and spirit. By working through the chakras with the easy-to-find crystals recommended in this book, you will benefit your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing – detoxifying the body of unhelpful energies, and promoting a more contented, energised and stress-free life. Learn how to use a crystal pendulum to diagnose the health of a chakra and discover a wealth of healing techniques to gently re-balance energy. Each chakra has its own in-depth section, including checklists of symptoms, and there are profiles of over 100 crystals to work with for healing. With clear photographs and step-by-step illustrations, plus exercises and case studies, The Modern Guide to Crystal Chakra Healing will guide you toward better health and, ultimately, a calmer, happier life.

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Discover 52 magical messages for inspirational wisdom in this beautiful tree-themed book and card boxed set.In folklore, trees are the homes of supernatural spirits, nymphs, and elemental divinities. In mystic tradition, the “tree of life” holds the key to the secrets of all heaven and earth. The Tree Magick Oracle presents 52 enchanting tree messages that you can choose each day for inspiration and guidance. The messages are divided into two suits to mirror the light and shade of the forest. The Earth-suit trees, rooted in practicality, warn of confusion or entanglement. The Heaven-suit trees, whose branches stretch to the sky, bring messages of hope and spirituality. As in life, the messages of the trees reflect the challenges we face and offer enlightenment for every situation. The accompanying book shows how to use the cards as affirmations and includes six layouts to work with the cards for meditation or future prediction.

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Elspeth Jackson reinvents the traditional craft of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics. You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, cushions, artworks, bags and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch bag to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish colour photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need and the essential techniques, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of colour and fabric combinations.

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Now that the vibrant colours and bold shapes of mid-century design are more popular than ever, Retro Revival offers a privileged glimpse into fabulous retro-inspired homes around the world. Our passion for retro style shows no signs of fading. From the cerebral elegance of mid-century modern and the spare simplicity of Scandinavian retro design to the flamboyant opulence of the 1970s, retro interiors still exert enormous appeal. In this glorious book, Andrew Weaving visits 17 inspiring and varied homes around the globe that showcase the Retro Revival style. Furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen and Le Corbusier mingles with textiles by Lucienne Day, lighting by Isamu Noguchi and ceramics by Russel Wright and Constance Spry. Take a tour of a minimalist loft in London and enjoy the colourful, playful chic of Palm Beach in the 1960s as you explore the many facets of a look that ranges from sophisticated glamour to pared-down elegance.

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Unlock the potential of your bamboo steamer with 65 delicious recipes for Asian bites and street food style treats, from bao buns to dim sum. Bamboo steamers are at the heart of simple Asian cooking, producing everything from fluffy pork bao buns to steamed Chinese chicken. This collection of recipes will help you use this simple and effective cooking tool from ancient China to produce vibrant and tasty treats. Whip up ‘pillows of joy’ in delicious bao bun recipes and make fluffy, edible clouds of doughy yumminess that pack a sweet and savoury punch in one hit, alongside a range of other dumplings and Asian street foods. Steamed chicken, fish, vegetables and sticky rice have never been easier to whip up. Unlock a whole new world of Asian cooking with these recipes, and discover the incredible flavours and textures that can be created in your bamboo steamer.

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Enjoy two of life’s greatest pleasures – coffee and alcohol – with this comprehensive guide to mixing perfect coffee cocktails. World-class mixologist Jason Clark will inspire, excite and educate you by taking you behind the bar for a masterclass in creating coffee-based cocktails. First take a journey into the history and craft of coffee, the world's most popular beverage, from crop to cup. Next follow his expert mixing tips aimed at everyone from keen beginners to bartenders working in the world’s best bars. More than 75 recipes follow, covering all styles of cocktails from stirred and shaken through to blended and blazed. Learn how to perfect simple classics such as Espresso Martini and Irish coffee or try your hand at technical modern marvels Cinnamon Toast Crunch White Russian and Whiskey Pour Over. With The Art and Craft of Coffee Cocktails in hand your daily grind will never be the same!

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We are bombarded by perfect interiors, images that aren’t attainable because they have been styled to the point where they bear no resemblance to reality. These interiors may be stunning, but they aren’t an honest reflection of how we really live. Life Unstyled is about taking inspiration from real homes that are beautiful, creative and inspiring but at the same time a little rough around the edges, with signs of everyday life evident throughout. The first section, ‘Homes Unstyled’, sets out Emily's manifesto for creating a stylish home that is beautiful but lived in. A Home is Never Done advocates allowing your space to evolve gradually so it is an ever-changing expression of your tastes and interests. Work with What You’ve Got suggests ways to make the most of the home you have rather than yearning for unattainable perfection. Signs of Life offers ideas for wrangling papers, clutter and other stuff. Creative Clutter tackles collections and displays, while Break the Rules rejects style diktats and shows how individuality can bring a home to life. The second section, ‘People Live Here’, visits real-life homes that are definitely not perfect yet display incredible style and creativity and reflect their owners’ needs, tastes and style. And throughout the book, quick fixes, DIY makes and ‘Every Home Should Have…’ boxes offer creative solutions with unique results.

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Nomad at Home dissects the desire to wander the globe from the point of view of the design-led traveller, those for whom ‘it is a better thing to travel hopefully than to arrive’. ‘There are few countries I have visited without consulting the local real estate agent’s window or poring over the free property magazine. Whether in Puglia or Provence, I am already imagining my new life there; the basket I’ll carry to market, the dress I’ll change into for an apéro, the flea market at which I will buy my furniture, the secret cove where I’ll swim.’ In Nomad at Home, compulsive wanderer Hilary Robertson showcases 10 unique locations and tells the stories of different nomadic tribes: the Adopters, who have left home forever and made a life elsewhere, as well as the Escapists, always on the move, with a base in two, three or maybe even four locations. Then there are the Serial Wanderers, who simply absorb the DNA of any given destination and bring it all back home; creating Provence in Pittsburgh with ingredients gathered on their travels. There are more ways than one of satisfying a wandering eye. As well as offering inspiration from homes all over the globe, Nomad at Home also contains champion shopper Hilary's nomadic sourcebook, which allows readers to hit the ground shopping in destinations all over the world, with an address book for every country covered, every story told.

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When it comes to eating fresh and delicious food – pasta is the ideal choice. This book includes over 70 recipes, from authentic Italian classics to vibrant and contemporary dishes. A plate of pasta is one of the most satisfying things in the world – whether coated in a rich tomato-based ragù, doused in a fragrant herb pesto or smothered in creamy carbonara sauce. Pasta has many merits: it is inexpensive, quick to make and works both as an everyday staple or a dinner party showstopper. Laura’s approach is that the heart and soul of each dish is down to the sauce. The dishes are divided into Quick and Easy with simple stunners such as Pepper and Parmesan and Lemon Artichoke Pesto. Vegetables and Fungi comes next with an umami-rich Wild Mushroom Ragu. Following this is Fish and Seafood with a simple Salmon Carbonara as well as luxurious affairs like Asparagus and Scallop. In Meat and Poultry are Best-ever Meatballs and Spicy ‘Nduja Sausage. Flip to the Creamy and Cheesy chapter to find earthy Gorgonzola and Walnut and zesty Saffron and Courgette.

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‘Whether you’re a passionate collector looking for ways to display your finds, or a minimalist on a mission to tame the clutter, The Stuff of Life has you covered.’ Remodelista.com Hilary Robertson reveals a multitude of ways to style and display the ‘stuff of life’ – the flotsam and jetsam of possessions, from pictures and ornaments to hats and bicycles, that we accumulate over the course of time. In the first chapter, How to Arrange your Stuff, Hilary identifies and illustrates four different approaches to arrangements – intuitive, narrative, practical and curatorial – and shows how each one can be achieved. She also considers the variety of display locations available within the home – walls, mantelpieces, windowsills, chests of drawers, tabletops – and suggests how to make the most of them. Next, in Stories Told by Real Homes, Hilary shares insider knowledge drawn from the experience of creating interiors that fall into five different styles – Neatnik, Bohemian, Naturalist, Sculpture Vulture and Noble Salvage. Some people are magpies – they love stuff; finding, collecting, and displaying it – while their opposite, the minimalists, are on a mission to contain or tame it. The ideas in this book will appeal to magpies, minimalists and everyone in between.

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The ultimate in easy comfort food, the baked potato, with crispy skins piled high with delicious toppings, is a perennially popular dinner. Piled-high Potatoes includes not only the best classic potato fillings but also new and creative ways to elevate the simple spud to a dish you could happily serve for family and friends. There are Veggie toppings such as Three Bean Vegan Chilli with Charred Corn or Mushrooms and Tofu with Miso Dressing. Recipes from the Fish chapter range from Mackerel and Horseradish to Maryland Crab. Meat Feasts include Steak and Grilled Cheese or Bacon, Brie and Cranberry or try International toppings such as Tzatziki with Roasted Beetroot and Mint or Saag Paneer with a spiced potato rub. Finishing off with Beyond Baked there’s a Giant Hasselback Baked Potato or Florentine eggs baked in skins. Whether you are eating on your own or cooking for friends, this book contains every baked potato recipe you will ever need.

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"Expertly takes readers into a world of Japanese home cooking far from the austere precision of the sushi counter, or the late-night rush of the ramen-ya. . . .This welcome primer goes a long way toward making Japanese cooking accessible to home cooks curious but perhaps intimidated by the cuisine." Publishers Weekly Learn how to make the enigmatic and umami-rich comfort food of Japan, with over 75 recipes straight from Atsuko Ikeda’s authentic yet modern Japanese Kitchen. Japanese home-cooking is full of comfort, but a version of comfort food that is stylish, mouth-watering and less unhealthy than most. For those who aspire to recreate the Japanese dishes enjoyed in restaurants or on holiday, and to discover even more about the secrets and techniques involved in Japanese home cooking, you are invited into Atsuko’s Kitchen. Learn the subtle art of creating a balanced meal as demonstrated with an easy-to-follow infographic. Learn the basics, such as how to season food the Japanese way, how to prepare dashi stock and how to make variations on basic rice. Choose from the delicious array of main dishes you might be familiar with, such as chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu pork, beef tataki, gyoza, seared tuna with ponzu, vegetable tempura, okonomiyaki, grilled aubergine with sesame sauce, plus recipes from Atsuko’s own family and modern creative repertoire. Also featuring ‘izakaya’ small plates for sharing and sumptuous modern desserts, there is Japanese comfort food for every occasion. With tips on how to present your dishes in the traditional way, anecdotes and cultural explanations of dishes, discover the secrets of Japanese home-cooking for yourself.

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'Amazing! Everything about this book is awesome from the recipes to the presentation. A must for any home or professional bartender' – Buzzfeed Enjoy two of life’s greatest pleasures – coffee and alcohol – with this comprehensive guide to mixing perfect coffee cocktails. World-class mixologist Jason Clark will inspire, excite and educate you by taking you behind the bar for a masterclass in creating coffee-based cocktails. First take a journey into the history and craft of coffee, the world's most popular beverage, from crop to cup. Next follow his expert mixing tips aimed at everyone from keen beginners to bartenders working in the world’s best bars. More than 80 recipes follow, covering all styles of cocktails from stirred and shaken through to blended and blazed. Learn how to perfect simple classics such as Espresso Martini and Irish coffee or try your hand at technical modern marvels Golden Velvet and Death By Caffeine. With The Art and Craft of Coffee Cocktails in hand your daily grind will never be the same!

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'This book is such a page-turner, I just want to fill my eyes up with more and more of the patina-filled rooms and Hans’ styling.' Review of In the Mood for Colour, Jeska Hearne, Lobster & Swan blog. In Hans Blomquist's new book Inspired by Nature, the stylist and art director identifies the connection between our home environment and our emotional wellbeing. Celebrated art director and stylist Hans starts off by discussing the essential components of a well-loved home. Nature is at the heart of his decorating philosophy, and contact with the natural world has been linked to reduced stress levels and improved mood. Still lifes and displays of treasured pieces are key to his look, and Hans explains how to style vignettes that will add visual interest as well as a connection to our past. Using contrasting yet harmonious textures will engage our senses, while his favoured earthy palette creates a sense of calm and tranquillity just where we need it most. In the second part of the book, Homes, Hans takes us on a tour of real-life homes that possess a sense of comfort, contentment and beauty and will inspire the reader to create a home that offers a refuge from the wider world as well as the perfect place to welcome family and friends.

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Featuring a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper, try these 15 origami models that are inspired by the elegant beauty of flowers and birds. Origami Flowers and Birds explores the best nature has to offer, with a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 paper projects, including a crane, owl, robin, rose, tulip and more. To get you started, 250 sheets of traditional origami paper are provided, so you can explore your creativity, right from the get go. All the basic folding techniques are also covered, so you will be able to create hundreds of models.

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Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age or body shape. Wendy’s style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make clothes out of both woven and knitted fabrics that are a joy to wear. There are five styles of button-down shirts, sweatshirts and t-shirts, and three different styles of trousers, jackets and jumpsuits, all made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down. These are core basics that you'll turn to time and again and all these garments can be worn by any body, regardless of gender, age and body shape. Suitable for both beginners and those more experienced in dressmaking, each project has multiple versions from easy to more technically challenging. Plus, there is a comprehensive techniques section covering everything from sewing a fly zip to making a traditional shirt collar, alongside the fundamentals such as different seam and hem finishes. Patterns for the five basic garments and all the variations to make 20 different designs are included in the book on three pull-out, full-scale, multi-sized pattern sheets. Each pattern covers 10 sizes and there’s no need for downloading or scaling-up patterns, just trace off the pieces that you need and off you go!

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A guide to the secrets of rune-reading, an ancient predictive art, that teaches you how to lay out runes and interpret them instantly. Once the sacred alphabet of the Germanic people of Northern Europe, runes are more than 2,000 years old. Runes (meaning a secret or mystery) were words of power, once carved on amulets, rings and weapons, and found as inscriptions on tombstones. The 1st rune, Fehu, is connected with cattle, and since wealth was measured in the number of cows a person owned, it has an underlying meaning of material wealth. The 11th rune, Isa, literally means 'ice', signifying danger and the probability of slipping up. Likewise, the 17th rune, Tiwaz, shares its significance with the North Star as an aid to navigation and charting life’s path. In this insightful book, each of the runes is fully described, together with the symbolic images and celestial phenomena associated with them. Methods of laying out or 'casting' the runes are described in order to give a full and comprehensive reading to answer any question. There are six spreads to choose from, from Odin’s Rune, a simple reading with one rune stone, to using up to nine runes for deeper insight into the past, present and future.

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Go on a journey with Robert O’Byrne as he brings fascinating Irish ruins to life. Fantastical, often whimsical, and frequently quirky, these atmospheric ruins are beautifully photographed and paired with fascinating text by Robert O’Byrne. Born out of Robert’s hugely popular blog, The Irish Aesthete, there are Medieval castles, Georgian mansions, Victorian lodges, and a myriad of other buildings, many never previously published. Robert focuses on a mixture of exteriors and interiors in varying stages of decay, on architectural details, and entire scenarios. Accompanying texts tell of the Regency siblings who squandered their entire fortune on gambling and carousing, of an Anglo-Norman heiress who pitched her husband out the window on their wedding night, and of the landlord who liked to walk around naked and whose wife made him carry a cowbell to warn housemaids of his approach. Arranged by the country’s four provinces, the diverse ruins featured offer a unique insight into Ireland and an exploration of her many styles of historic architecture.

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Tap into your creativity with this inspiring journal – full of helpful prompts and tips – to lead a happier and more mindful life. Liz Dean firmly believes that we’re all born creative but that this innate creativity gets sidelined as we get older and day-to-day work and home life take centre stage. In this interactive journal, learn simple ways to rediscover your creativity and unlock your hidden passions and talents. Liz shows you how spending just ten minutes a day on a creative project is enough time to spark new ideas and nurture your creative power. By doing her specially designed exercises, as well as using the fill-in pages, you will gain the confidence to explore your creativity and reap the rewards of living a more creative life, such as being more true to yourself and tuning into the things you really enjoy.

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Learn to knit with these simple but stylish patterns for hats, scarves and home accessories Fiona Goble learnt to knit as a child, but she knows what it's like to be starting out - you have the yarn, you've bought the needles, but when you look at a knitting pattern, it all seems like gobbledygook. "Learn to Knit" will help you learn the basic stitches and how to read a pattern, as well as some simple techniques such as casting on and off, and increasing and decreasing. But once you've tried those, you'll want to actually make something. To make that simple, Fiona Goble has gathered together 25 great projects for you to try, all using only the stitches and techniques that you have just learned about. There are chunky scarves and cowls that knit up really quickly using big needles, beanies and bobble hats that can be made in a weekend, and bunting and a cushion cover that even a novice can knit in no time. So put those new skills to use and create a whole range of fantastic things to wear or for the home - once you start knitting, you won't want to stop.

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Use mindful origami everyday with these 35 projects designed to destress, calm and help you live in the moment. The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan and here Mari Ono – an expert in Japanese papercrafts – reveals how a few simple folds can reduce stress, improve concentration and help overcome negativity. By focussing on the experience of creating beautiful paper flowers, objects, animals and more, this collection of 35 projects will guide you on a path to connectedness, awareness and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will bring inner peace and help to redress emotional imbalances in our daily lives. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle – it is a very pure discipline where no expensive equipment is required and you can do it anywhere. To get you started, over 60 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can color in yourself—another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.

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With this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to transform everyday furniture into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. Annie Sloan is a paint legend and one of the world’s most popular experts in the field of decorative painting. In Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture and more, Annie presents 40 new projects and ideas, showing you the easy way to update tired furniture and transform your home. Working with her own range of chalk paints, Annie shows how to mix colours and how to achieve certain looks. Whether your taste is for colourful boho chic or restrained Swedish hues, cosy and comforting rustic shades, a modern and contemporary approach or an elegant French look, here you will find a project to suit you. Start off by mastering the simple art of colourwashing, and work your way up to transfer printing, gilding, stencilling and glazing. There are even instructions for dyeing fabric using paint. As well as painting furniture, the projects range from a staircase painted in a rainbow of colours to stencilled walls, transforming floors with a coat of paint to dyeing linen curtains and even painting a vintage chandelier. Throughout the book, Annie offers expert tips, techniques, shortcuts and guidance, showing you the easy way to create a stylish home.

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