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Use fast2fuse medium weight for everything that needs flexible firmness. Fast - fusible on both sidesto save you steps! Easy to mark, cut, and fuse - and it won't stretch or tear! Save money! You get two layers of fusible plus interfacing in one product Give flexible, firm support to all your projects including: fabric bowls and boxes; tote bags, purses and backpacks; hats and caps; costumes and accessories; home decorating including lamp shades, place mats & more; kids' crafts, doll accessories... Machine wash, tumble dry

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Prepare for the highly anticipated movie Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster hit Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, with this trade paperback featuring stories about the Princess of the Amazons from some of the best writers and artists in the industry!This is the ultimate graphic novel companion collection to the Wonder Woman 1984 movie, premiering in 2020. This graphic novel contains stories from legendary writers and artists, and features Wonder Woman''s greatest allies and enemies.

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Today s cabins are for all-season use, making them the delight of hikers, explorers, and urbanites searching for peace of mind. They are practical, comfortable, and built to withstand the harsh climates in the high mountains or the rugged coast. Some are basic and sparsely fitted shelters; others are unique glamping (glamorous camping) retreats with all the comforts of the home or, better yet, with the amenities of a luxury hotel including hot tub, sauna, and Wi-Fi. Clearly, the idea of escaping to remote locations to reconnect with nature has expanded its experiential boundaries, but traditional cabins prevail as timeless structures that sensibly integrate into their surroundings. Glass and wood take centre stage as the predominant materials used inside and out. Generous fenestration opens interior spaces to the daylight and the views. Sustainable principles and the designs they generate evolve to reflect the use of materials and technology that is inherently linked to a place and t

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Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are perfect for crafters of all abilities. There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source, and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is a revised edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, updated with 50 new projects to choose from.

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Australia is unlike any other place on Earth. And it's not just the quokkas. It's the people. With Love From Aus is a fascinating exploration into the uniquely Australian way of thinking about life, friendship and adventure, looking at all the big important questions (like why surfing, fishing, eating and sleeping might just be the best way to spend a day). Written by some of Australia's most respected artists, chefs, conservationists and entrepreneurs, With Love From Aus takes you into the laid-back, irreverent and adventurous way of life Down Under. From how to achieve life-life balance to recognising that friendships start when complete strangers say hello, With Love From Aus uncovers an approach to life that is more relevant than ever before in this topsy-turvy, disconnected world. One thing's for sure - in one of the furthest corners of the globe, Australians have always done things a little differently. We have a different way of thinking about living.

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Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository. It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and other classic compendiums. Here are legends of ancient demons, strange ghosts, magic swords, evil sorcerers, diabolical transformations, flying ogres, fairy foxes, powerful gods, and more. They include: “The Painted Wall,” “The Flower Nymphs,” “The Boatmen of Lao-lung,” “The King of the Nine Mountains,” “The Disowned Princess,” and dozens more.

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The creation of pleasant living environments that avoid the simple container of human beings and build spaces of coexistence receptive to the needs of users has been one of the objectives of architectural practice for decades. The projects presented in this book are magnificent recent examples of how architecture can create attractive residential buildings aware of their social function, promoting interaction between users and the harmonious relationship of the community with its natural and urban environment. Likewise, all of them transmit a great sensitivity towards issues such as sustainability, eco efficiency or the integration and conservation of historical and industrial heritage, using construction methods ranging from traditional techniques to the most modern parametric design systems.

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Handcrafted gifts are popular in today's world, and Amigurumi dolls are perfect gifts for babies and kids. This book includes clear patterns for toys made by talented Amigurumi designers. The designers from around the world offer toys that reflect their unique styles--featuring cat, rabbit, giraffe, doll, elephant, lion, bird, and much more.

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As the winter nights draw in and you settle in front of a cosy fire, it's the perfect time for a dash of the supernatural...embrace the gloom with spine-chillers from Charles Dickens, H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton and many moreDo you believe in ghosts? Ghosts, spirits, spectres or spooks, we have always felt the presence of someone - or something - hovering in the darkest corners of our imaginations.The great writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth century, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Rudyard Kipling, also produced some of the most influential ghost stories ever written, defining the genre for generations of writers to follow.Gathered in this thrilling collection are some of the most iconic Victorian ghost stories, from Charles Dickens's 'The Signalman' to M.R. James's 'A Warning to the Curious', alongside more unexpected contributions from masters of the form such as J.S. Le Fanu and H.G. Wells. You may think you don't believe in ghosts, but these stories will haunt you nonetheless.

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Bite-sized practice to help your child succeed at the 11+ and common entrance exam. Bond 10 Minute Tests for 10-11+ years cover the core 11+ question types your child will experience in their actual exams, in the four key 11+ subjects of English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning. Each book in this pack includes: targeted skills tests and mixed tests for each subject fun puzzles to reinforce skills a next steps planner visual progress charts for measuring success a pull-out answer section in the centre of each bookfull answer support to empower parents and children with a greater understanding of the questions.

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:'Whoever we are, wherever we liveThese are the rights of every child under The sun, and the moon and the stars.'In November 1989 the United Nations formally adopted 54 principles which make up the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. From the right to a name and a nationality to the right to education and play and special protection for disabled children, the fourteen rights most pertinent to young children have been carefully chosen and interpreted here in simple language. 191 of the world's 193 countries have ratified the Convention making themselves legally bound to comply with its obligations. There is a wonderful international cast of acclaimed illustrators: from Britain, Shirley Hughes, Babette Cole, John Burningham and Peter Weevers; from the US Jerry Pinkney and Rachel Isadora; from Ireland PJ Lynch; French artist Philippe Dumas, Chilean illustrator Claudio Munoz; from Germany Henriette Sauvant; Indian artists Amrit and Rabindra K. D Kaur Singh; from Japan Satoshi Kitamura; Zimbabwe-born Ken Wilson Max; from China a brilliant new young artist Yang Twesi-yu. Each has illustrated a different right with an outstanding double page spread making a powerful and moving book that is both an important souvenir and a stunning picture book to be treasured.

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A pocket-sized paperback book packed full of holiday activities and games to play alone, in pairs or in a group. Children can doodle flags and shells onto a sand castle, keep a holiday diary, help campers navigate a maze or play games such as 'Guess the monkey' and 'Land, sea, air'. Perfect for long journeys, quiet times or rainy days.

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In this fun-filled guide to baby animals, eager readers will learn all about spring time tinies including chicks, bunnies, lambs and so much more! Packed with recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for outdoor adventures and facts for readers to discover along the way!

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Featuring short stories from F. Scott Fitzgerald, Anita Loos, Dorothy Parker, Zora Neale Hurston and more Edited and Introduced by David M. Earle Vivacious, charming, irreverent: a flapper is a girl who knows how to have a roaring good time. In this collection of short stories she's a partygoer, a socialite, a student, a shopgirl, and an acrobat. She bobs her hair, shortens her skirt, searches for a husband and scandalizes her husband. She's a glittering object of delight, and a woman embracing a newfound independence. Bringing together stories from widely adored writers and newly discovered gems, sourced from the magazines of the period, this collection celebrates the outrageous charm of an iconic figure of the Jazz Age.

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Every line tells a different story … A troubled young woman travels across London to end an abusive relationship. An agitated father gets lost in the city with an injured toddler. Two men – who unknowingly cross paths every day – finally meet one life-changing afternoon. A sudden death on the platform at Blackfriars sparks rumours of murder. Underground, we are at once isolated and connected. We avoid eye contact and conversation while our lives literally intersect with those of strangers. As we stand on the tube, it becomes possible to travel far further than expected – and this sense of possibility lies at the heart of this stunning collection. Twelve writers explore life on the London Underground through eleven short stories and one memoir, commissioned to mark the opening of the Elizabeth line.

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A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.

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Welcome to an amazing world of incredible creatures, funny monsters and daring explorers. Guide a kayak through the Arctic ice, solve the riddles of the Sphinx and put the bucking broncos into separate pens. Then follow the steps to draw little aliens, write a story about superpowers and make an impressively loud noise with just a thin piece of paper.

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Countdown to Christmas with 24 illustrated storybooks!This luxury advent calendar contains a beautifully illustrated storybook behind each window to fire up children's imaginations in the build up to the big day. Perfect for bedtime reading and cosy story times.The collection of 24 books includes magical tales of princes and princesses, dragons and dinosaurs. As the big day approaches, you'll discover festive treats, including a retelling of Jingle Bells, with a QR code so you can sing along; and Charles Dickens' classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol, specially rewritten for little ones. The full set of 24 books forms a miniature library that can be treasured and enjoyed for many years to come.The stories you can enjoy are:1. Beauty and the Beast2. Puss in Boots3. The Lion and the Mouse4. A Christmas Carol5. The Three Wishes6. The Boy Who Cried Wolf7. The Golden Goose8. The Story of Coppelia9. The Christmas Cobwebs10. The Dinosaur who met Santa Claus11. The Tin Soldier12. Jingle Bells13. The Dragon Painter14. The Genie and the Bottle15. The Hare and the Tortoise16. The Magic Toymaker17. The Snow Queen18. The Rabbit's Tale19. Swan Lake20. Sleeping Beauty21. The Firebird22. The Twelve Dancing Princesses23. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse24. The Friendly Dragon

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Up Close with Lee Kuan Yew gathers some of the vivid memories of 37 people who have worked or interacted closely with Lee Kuan Yew in some way or other, from when he was at Raffles College in 1941 right up to his demise in 2015. Among these are his 13 Principal Private Secretaries and Special Assistants, and Mdm Yeong Yoon Ying, his Press Secretary of over 20 years. The others include former President S.R. Nathan, Puan Noor Aishah who is the widow of President Yusof Ishak, former Chief Justice Yong Pung How, and friends such as Robert Kuok from his Raffles College days. This book captures an unvarnished look at what it was like to interact with the serious and no nonsense Mr Lee, both at work and outside of work.

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The beginnings of one of Marvel''s most famous faces, the Incredible Hulk! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner may look like a mild-mannered scientist, but after being caught in a gamma bomb explosion, he became the unstoppable engine of destruction known as the Hulk! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby''s atomic update on the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde paradigm mixed the might of giant monsters with Cold War intrigue and psychological drama. Decades later, it''s a formula that still has readers clamoring for more! For the first time, this Epic Collection follows Hulk''s every adventure. His original series; his time with - and against - the Avengers; his first confrontation with the Thing; encounters with Spider-Man and Ant-Man and a mythic battle with Thor! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #1-6, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #12 and #25-26, AVENGERS (1963) #1-3 and #5, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #14 and material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #59 and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #112.

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The first-ever ongoing series starring Venom gets the Epic Collection treatment! Daniel Way''s tense and thrill-packed run is collected in one volume! Somehow separated from Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote has resurfaced near the Arctic Circle - hopping from host to host with the greatest of ease and on the run from enigmatic forces with their own agenda for the elusive alien. Ravenously hungry and craving adrenaline to satiate its appetite, the symbiote seeks out people experiencing intense, base emotions such as rage, jealousy and hatred. As it cuts a bloody swath toward civilization through Canada''s northern regions, it sets its sights on a short, hairy guy with a bad temper: the X-Men''s Wolverine! And as the action moves to New York City, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are forced to play damage control as not one but two bloodthirsty Venom creatures cause havoc! Heeere''s Eddie! Collecting: Venom (2003) 1-18

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The final volume of the Legends Rebellion era is here, adapating some of the most beloved Star Wars Legends tales into comic book form! The Rebellion on the verge of triumph - or tragedy! On the eve of Return of the Jedi, as the rebels struggle to find enough allies to counter the Empire, they must contend with notorious crimelords Prince Xizor and Jabba the Hutt! Determined to redeem himself, Lando Calrissian tasks smuggler Dash Rendar with tracking down the captured Han Solo, now in the hands of the galaxy''s most feared bounty hunter: Boba Fett! It''s up to Lando, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Chewbacca to rescue Han, destroy the new Death Star, and defeat Darth Vader and the evil Emperor Palpatine! Plus: Go way behind the scenes with unexpected and hilarious tales from around the galaxy! Collecting: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1-6; Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Scoundrel''s Wages (1999) 1; Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) 1-2; Star Wars: Tales From Mos E

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First published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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