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Step into the glitz and glamor of Hollywood with 50 classic and modern cocktails inspired by some of our most legendary stars.Beyond the silver screen, Hollywood has always exerted a significant influence on various aspects of popular culture, including the world of cocktails. From classic romances to fantasy epics, its portrayal of worlds populated by stylish and enigmatic characters sipping on sophisticated libations has left an indelible mark on the drinking scene. Throughout the decades many iconic figures have been associated with glamorous classic cocktails that simply capture their essence, such as a Marilyn Monroe Martini or a Humphrey Bogart Old Fashioned. But in the world of modern mixology there is an exciting trend of creating new cocktails that pay homage to today''s most beloved actors. The drinks featured here go beyond the traditional classics and incorporate the personalities of our best-loved celebrities, from a seductive Scarlett Johansson-inspired des

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Try one of the 50 recipes perfected by some of the world's best bartenders, and discover the fascinating story of the ingredient behind every well-made drink. Delve into the world of bitters, guided by an expert author, and learn how to make the perfect cocktail in your own home. Choose from Bitter, Sweet, Salt, Sour or Umami cocktails to find your perfect drink and master the basic recipes to cement your bartending flair. This exceptional collection of cocktail recipes showcases the different characteristics of bitters and how they can refine a cocktail in unique ways. Enjoy anything from a Brandy Crusta, Dry Martini or an Anejo Highball to a Lady Columbia, Celery Gimlet or a Pisco Sour. Former bartender, cocktail historian and founder of the House of Botanicals bitters and spirits company, Adam Elan-Elmegirab explains how bitters came to be an integral part of a perfected cocktail and outlines the key botanicals, the science of flavour and summarizes the key techniques for making great cocktails.

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A history and appreciation of the fabulous world of drag Drag is the ultimate form of queer expression and art, and with the success of TV's Drag Race, it's now more widely known and popular than ever. Brandi Amara Skyy is the perfect guide to all kinds of drag under the rainbow umbrella. Brandi's inclusive appreciation of every form of drag enables them to explain the history, importance and life-affirming qualities of drag for everyone. Starting with the question "What is drag?" Brandi explores where the term really comes from, and debunks the myths about it. The history of drag is covered next, including drag as subversion, as an art form and in popular culture. Drag has evolved over the years and been adopted into the mainstream, including TV and films – but has it lost its edge, and where will it go next? Finally a resources section covers drag terminology, how to become a drag artist and what to read and watch to find out more about drag. Profiles of the different kinds of drag artist feature throughout.

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Love music? Love illustration? Want to know more about some of the best musicians ever to record – from Bowie and the Beastie Boys to The Smiths and St. Vincent? Then A Guide to Music's Cult Artists is for you. Featuring 100 of the coolest artists from the last five decades, A Guide to Music's Cult Artists reveals the influencers and tastemakers who have helped to shape the contemporary music scene. Award-winning illustrator and comic artist John Riordan profiles cult musicians from genres including punk, indie, alternative, hip-hop and electronic music. Not only does John create amazing illustrations, he also outlines key works from the artists and provides engaging trivia to accompany each entry. Enlightening, often amusing and always stunning to look at, A Guide to Music's Cult Artists is a unique blend of the aesthetic and the acoustic and is an essential addition to any music fan’s collection. Music's Cult Artists is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Sound and Vision.

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Don your Breton stripes and beret and join Totes the dog on her adventures around Paris. Learn how to live like a Parisian with Totes the chic canine as your guide. Named Totes from being toted to so many places, including France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, New York, Toronto and Vancouver, this well-travelled pooch has run with bulls in Provence, France, walked the palace grounds of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and dodged the paparazzi at Sundance in Park City, Utah. Shop for shoes at the Galeries Lafayette, order a croissant and café crème in faultless French and find inspiration in the city’s countless museums. Totes will also act as your stylist and help you achieve the Parisian look – think berets, Breton stripes and baguettes. This streetwise pup also encourages you to document your journey around the city of light, by taking selfies at the Seine and jotting down the recipe for that delicious chocolate cake. With Totes’ top tips, you’ll soon be sashaying around Paris with an air of je ne sais quoi.

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Etiquette can be a minefield, so let Brian the sloth guide you very slowly through the mores of modern living. Whatever the social situation, his sage advice will take you effortlessly if slowly through life. Sloths, of course, play by their own set of rules but this hilarious guide will be sure to help you whether you are on a first date, starting work, going for a job interview or managing your social accounts. It includes advice from how to take a much-needed nap during the day without causing offence, to how to greet colleagues (with a smile) and to politely say 'no' to all those invitations so you leave yourself plenty of napping time.

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Raise a glass to the LGBTQ+ community. This collection of cocktail recipes celebrates queer culture and pays tribute to the great gay icons of our time. Try your hand at mixing a Bloody Mariah (Carey), (Stephen) Fry Martini, or Rocket Man and get your tastebuds tingling. With recipes inspired by Beyoncé (Bey’s Knees), Freddie Mercury (Tequila Queen), Whitney Houston (I Will Always Love Woo Woo) and more, there’s plenty to keep all cocktail movers and shakers busy and thirsts well and truly quenched – we'll drink to that!

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Bake your dreams come true with this stunning collection of over 60 recipes for modern occasion cakes that will delight and surprise. Includes glitter, mermaids, unicorns, rainbows, drip cakes and more! Even the wildest of imaginations will be satisfied with this collection of fantastical recipes. From trendy drip cakes to surprise inside centres, creative flavours and finishes ensure every fun celebration is catered for with a beautiful fantasy-themed centrepiece. For that person in your life who loves a little bit of bling and sparkle, for the young at heart, the daydreamers and the glamorous people for whom a victoria sponge simply won’t do. Each recipe includes detailed instructions to ensure that even novice bakers can create something truly sensational. A selection of basic sponge recipes includes gluten-free and vegan versions so that no one is left out of the fun. Chapters include Cookies and Candies with a Giant Jaffa Cake and a Stacked Donut Drip Cake. Fantastic Beasts features a Unicorn Dreamer Cake and a Dark Angel Cake. Celebrations has a Crackin’ Egg Cake for Easter and a Wild Birch Christmas Cake. Glitter and Glitz features a pretty Pink Fizz Cake and a shiny All That Shimmers Cake. Psychedelic Treats is out there with a Mad Hatter's Teacup Gravity Cake and a 70s Swirl Cake. Finally, Sweet Surprises brings you a Candy Shop Surprise Cake and a Ruffle-iced Piñata Cake.

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This brand-new deluxe baby journal encourages parents to chronicle all the important milestones of baby’s first year. But the exquisite presentation and the cloth-covered slipcase means that this is much more than just a journal – it is also destined to become a precious family heirloom. Once completed My Baby Journal will be a treasured keepsake detailing the fondest memories of your child’s first year.

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Far from folksy, today’s cottages are simple yet layered, airy yet enlivened with personal details. Learn to recreate this soulful style at home with best-selling author Fifi O’Neill.The Soulful Cottage embraces cherished ideas—home, family, comfort, and style—that are near and dear to our hearts. From bustling cities to idyllic rural settings and seashores, Fifi explores an approach to decoration that is both current and familiar. In the first half of the book, Elements, she considers the essential ingredients: tactile materials, soft colours, handwoven textiles, and homemade items. She then visits 12 enchanting homes, including an upcycler’s paradise in California, a coastal hideaway in New England, and a jewelry designer’s elegant abode in New Mexico. Though always warm and inviting, these cottages have a quiet sophistication that is collected, curated, and considered. Their owners share an appreciation for heritage and a fre

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Build a deeper connection with your home and environment on an energetic level through everyday magic: a mix of mindfulness, rituals, and intentional living.Whether you are based in an urban area or rural setting, have ample space or live somewhere more compact, this book will show you how changing the energy in your home can increase wellbeing in all parts of your life. East meets west throughout the book as Anjie Cho and Laura Morris offer meditative reflections and unique perspectives on how to work with the traditional practice of feng shui in a modern way, based on their own cultural experiences and practices. Each chapter presents a new concept through fun and engaging insights, reflections, and hands-on exercises, from exploring color and choosing plants to being mindful of the changing seasons. As you move through the book, you will not only learn the basics of feng shui, but you will also love how your home feels.

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Crochet 35 adorable amigurumi projects, including a butterfly, flowers, cherries, a paintbrush and more.

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Step-by-step massage techniques from East and West to revitalize mind, body, and soul.From basic, revitalizing full-body sequences to healing Ayurvedic treatments, and from reflexology to the ancient art of acupressure, this holistic guide combines the key techniques from East and West for both beginner and experienced practitioners alike. Alongside information on the chakras and working with the energy centers, meditations, and visualizations, this inspired guide will show you how to stimulate the spirits and the senses, restoring balance and wellbeing to both body and mind. With step-by-step photography throughout, easy-to-follow instructions, and even advice for massaging on the move, these simple but effective techniques can be practiced by anyone, anywhere.

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Revamp your home with 35 inspirational sewing projects for simple and stylish furnishings and accessories.Quick & Easy Sewing features 35 simple step-by-step projects that use nothing more than the most basic of sewing skills. Discover cozy and colorful scatter pillows, stylish drapes and shades, elegant table linens, handy storage bags and baskets, a comfy pillow for a garden bench, and even a cool play tent for the kids to run riot in—these are just a few of the ideas that Emma Hardy has designed using readily available fabrics and trims. Quick & Easy Sewing is also illustrated throughout using specially-commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams, making it the perfect book for people who are big on ideas but short of time. Whether your home is a traditional country cottage or a modern warehouse-style apartment, you’re sure to find plenty of ideas to inspire you.

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A must-have guide to Wiccan wisdom for any novice witch.Interested in magic and Wiccan practices but not sure where to start? The Little Book of Wicca is the perfect companion for those beginning their journey into the wonderful world of witchcraft. With a friendly and straightforward approach, Kirsten Riddle dispels common misconceptions of this nature-based spiritual practice and provides practical advice on how to incorporate the principles of Wicca into your daily life. The book features easy-to-follow magical techniques for enhancing your creativity, well-being, and relationships, from herbal, kitchen, and lunar magic to simple spells and rituals using everyday objects and household items. There''s even a quick and easy quiz that allows you to discover your Wiccan strengths. With this essential compendium of knowledge, you’ll be ready to take your first steps on the Wiccan path.

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Create a cozy, colorful nursery for babies and toddlers with these 35 brilliant patterns.Knitting provides a great way of injecting style and color into interiors while also adding warmth and comfort, making it the perfect method of decorating a nursery. Here Melanie Porter presents a collection of hand-knitted nursery room projects, as well as baby clothes and toys. The book is divided into two sections: For Baby’s Room, which is inspired by vintage color palettes, and Toddler’s Room, which includes contemporary and vibrant designs. Discover patterns to cover baskets, hooks, and coat hangers, as well as blankets for both mother and baby, rugs, and pillows. Make gorgeous decorations, from a mobile and hanging pompoms to letter wall art and embroidery hoop pinboards. Classic baby knits are included, too-booties, hats, and mitts-and toys, such as knitted blocks and even a rocking sheep! The comprehensive techniques section covers the basics for beginners and ac

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Discover how better to meet the stress and demands of daily life with accessible and gratifying ways to decompress and live each day more fully. The fast pace of contemporary life and the increasingly digital age we live in can overwhelm our peace, happiness and well-being. Checking our phones and engaging online are often necessary to stay connected and thrive in today’s world but doing so constantly and mindlessly can lead to unwanted anxiety, exhaustion and discontent. There is a better way to meet these everyday challenges. Through a mindful approach and relating to situations differently, Unplug and Unwind will do just that for you. Discover the many ways to benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, including how to feel more rested if you’re having trouble sleeping, tune into your breathing regularly to relax and be present, and explore your senses to experience renewed energy and pleasure. In this compendium of beautiful images and inspiring guidance, shift from doing to being and find more balance and happiness in your life.

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Take a step into the mindful, calming world of butterflies, birds and bees with this 64-page project book and 250 sheets of origami paper. Explore the best that nature has to offer with 250 sheets of specially-designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step-by-step through 15 wonderful paper projects. From penguins, pelicans and puffins to three different butterflies at varying difficulties of construction, you're spoilt for choice on where to start! The friendly critters can be crafted as lovely gifts for friends or as delightful decorations to leave throughout the house. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps towards a mindful lifestyle – by focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, you can enjoy improved connectedness, awareness and emotional health. Plus, the feelings of joy and satisfaction you feel from completing a model can help bring you inner peace and balance, and what could be better to encourage those emotions than a little butterfly, bird or bee friend?

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Adorable animals to crochet, including all your favourite bears, birds and pets. A world away from mass-produced plush toys, Emma Brown’s hand-crocheted creations have a life of their own. Ronnie the Bear is a Ranger on the imaginary island of Shady Bay and he takes his rucksack and cosy scarf whenever he goes on his outdoor adventures. Archie and Boris the Dogs are two crafty brothers and together they build homes for the other animals on the island. There’s Whimsie the Rabbit with a wild imagination and Breeze the Owl who swoops high amongst the trees gathering the midnight fruit for the other animals. With 25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through to experienced crafters, you’re sure to find a unique toy in Crocheted Animal Friends that will spark a child’s imagination and become a firm friend for life.

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Turn your garden into a bright summer paradise with a collection of 35 projects to create stylish, fragrant and abundant displays. There are gorgeous flowering plants, lush foliage, special occasion displays, and edible fruit and vegetable harvests. The projects in Small Summer Gardens include hanging baskets, window boxes, beautiful flower beds, large and small pots, and pretty recycled containers. Create a display of foxgloves and woodland plants in a rusty trunk, scented sweet peas in a tub, a mini water garden with flowering water lilies, a wreath made from alpine flowers, fruit bushes in pots and much more. With Emma Hardy’s expert advice, you will learn everything you need to know about growing annuals from seed, growing bulbs, using inexpensive bedding plants in interesting ways, combining perennials and small shrubs and growing and maintaining fruit and vegetable plants.

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Let the magic begin: learn how to feel good, say goodbye to what doesn’t serve you, boost your confidence and manifest what you really want. Discover the art of manifestation with this inspiring, practical and fully illustrated guide to one of the most powerful forces in the universe. Nicci Roscoe draws on decades of experience to offer essential guidance on how to achieve peace and calm, let go of anger and negative emotion, forgive, nurture and listen to yourself and others, find determination and courage, and discover the best possible path to self-love, gratitude and change. Manifest Your Everything offers a complete journey of healing and transformation. Nicci Roscoe offers unrivalled insight into the best ways to achieve confidence, improve finances, boost career and find your inner god or goddess, through use of practical exercises, crystal energy, and affirmations. Learn to live life to the full again by unlocking the magic of the universe and your own inner powers.

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Discover lagom – the Swedish idea of balance, harmony, beauty and sufficency. Our love affair with all things Scandinavian shows no signs of letting up. Having embraced the Danish concept of hygge, we’re now looking to Sweden and one of their essential philosophies, lagom. It’s best described as ‘not too much, not too little; just the right amount’, which, in practice, is balance – and isn’t that what we’re all looking for? In this delightful book, Elisabeth Carlsson, a Swede who has been living in the UK for many years, lets us in on the secrets of the enviable Swedish lifestyle and shows us how we can all be a little more lagom. She explains what lagom means to the Swedish and then explores how it can relate to all areas of our life, starting with our separation of work and home and how we manage our time. She suggests taking a more balanced approach to how we eat, never depriving ourselves but not overindulging and avoiding waste. Elisabeth also explains what makes a home more lagom in style and function and how we can take care of it sustainably. We also need to appreciate and look after our bodies with moderate exercise and care. Lagom has the potential to change our approach to life as a whole and help us realise that what’s good for the world can also be good for us, too. Filled with advice and ideas, this thoughtful guide provides the key to a lagom way of living – healthy, harmonious and happy.

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Fill your home with 30 contemporary hand-knitted designs by Melanie Porter. All of the projects in Knitted Home are easy to make and will inject style and colour into your interiors. There are three colour schemes to choose from – blues and greens in 'Cool Collection'; reds, oranges, and yellows in 'Hot Ideas'; and whites, creams, and greys in 'Pale Palette' – so there is something for all tastes. You can start with smaller projects, such as the bolster pillow cover, flower vase cosy, or stripy clock cover, then move on to something a little larger, such as the rope knit basket, chunky knit rug, or covered footstool. With a comprehensive techniques section, you’ll discover how to use giant knitting needles and how to measure furniture for a knitted cover, as well as all the basics of knitting, so even beginners can try their hand at these fabulous ideas.

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A celebration of the power of gratitude and how it can change your life and that of everyone around you. Can being more grateful change your life? Ongoing research suggests that it does. Practising gratitude has a positive impact on the brain and changes the way we feel about the world – and each other. Gratitude extends far beyond the ritual of sharing gifts or saying thank you. It is a form of recognition – a way of appreciating the kindness, beauty and wonder that life has to offer. Gratitude connects us to one another and to the world we live in. It increases our wish to nurture, help and protect one another, and increases our sense of belonging. In Thank You: A Little Book of Gratitude, you will find practical and conscious ways to embrace gratitude that offer lasting meaning, from creative ways to turn a simple thank you into a heartfelt gift to strategies to help us to see life with brighter eyes. Try keeping a gratitude journal, whether on paper or using an app, or making a gratitude altar. Discover meditations to end your day on a grateful note and to help you find your way back to thankfulness when times are hard. You will soon find that gratitude becomes a way of life and will reap the benefits, both emotional and physical.

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Embark on a journey of personal transformation through the lessons of 52 uncommon and fascinating animals in this oracle deck filled with striking illustrations and powerful messages from the natural world.We have a lot to learn even from the most unusual of creatures! Step into the remarkable world of nature, spirit, and curiosity with the guidance of the Unusual Animal Messages oracle deck. Composed of 52 illustrated cards, each with captivating artwork and a daily reading for self-empowerment, along with a 64-page illustrated book, discover the wisdom of nature’s most uncommon and intriguing animals. Including the blue-ringed octopus, mudskipper, and axolotl, the animals each have a lesson for us, drawn from their characteristics and traits that emphasize how we’re not so different from our animal counterparts after all, and the lessons can be connected to our own life experiences. The cards encourage mindfulness and being observant about past behav

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5-Minute Magic for Modern Wiccans is the essential spell book for busy witches, with spells and practical magic for prosperity, romance, healing and more. Are you looking for a quick spell to spark your creativity? Or maybe one to quell your anxiety? Do you know the fastest way to bring love into your life? Are you interested in money magic you can conjure in an instant? There is no doubt we live in hectic times, but that is no reason life should be any less magical. 5-Minute Magic for Modern Wiccans is steeped in ancient wisdom with updates for modern times and an emphasis on maximum manifestation in the least amount of time. Whether you are looking to generate more personal creativity for your career, or you want quick candle spells for serenity, red-hot rites for romance, or to learn how you can manifest more money in a hurry or clear your space of negative energy and blocks to happiness, Cerridwen Greenleaf’s guide to super-fast magic will help you improve all aspects of your life – in a jiffy!

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Be inspired to enrich the lives of those around you with this gorgeous collection of stories and quotes. Kindness is contagious. One good deed can lead to a huge positive impact, inspiring someone else to do a good deed in return. Even the smallest of acts can make a whole world of difference. The Art of Kindness is a breath of fresh air and a reminder of all of the good things in the world. It contains lists of ways to be kind and how to make time for the people in your life, improving their lives as well as your own. Studies have shown that acting selflessly and seeing another person act altruistically produces good feelings and instils a more positive and happier outlook. Being kind is essential to creating a better and happier world. With stirring quotations and tales of inspirational icons, such as Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi, The Art of Kindness will help you become the kindest version of yourself.

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A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every sewer needs to know. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on the basics, this is the perfect reference guide to keep by your side as you sew. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow artworks show you how to master everything from preparing a pattern and cutting out your fabric, to applying zips and making hems and darts. If you are a beginner, the first chapter takes you through all the tools you will need, including a sewing machine, pins, needles and scissors. For experienced dressmakers, tips on French seams, making buttonholes and topstitching will help you achieve a perfect finish. Whatever your skill level, this essential handbook will build your confidence and abilities, giving you all the foundations for creating beautiful projects.

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A step-by-step guide to stitches and techniques, from knit and purl to Fair Isle, with 20 beautiful projects to make. If you would like to start knitting, or if you know the basics but would like to learn the more complex skills of shaping, lace patterns and colourwork, then A Beginner's Guide to Knitting is for you. Starting at the very beginning with casting on, garter stitch and casting off, the 20 workshops take you through different stitches and techniques, with colour artworks to show you how everything is done. At the end of every workshop there is a project to make which is designed to put what you have learned so far into practice. As you progress through the workshops, you will also learn how to read patterns, join pieces and knit in the round. The projects include a table runner made up of squares knitted in garter stitch, a child’s jumper with intarsia design, a messenger bag with cable patterns and a textured throw with bobbles and fringing. There is an introductory section on tools and materials, and there’s also a handy stitch reference guide in case you want to refresh your memory.

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These handmade birdhouses and feeders, bee hotels, and butterfly and ladybird homes will bring welcome visitors to your garden. Handmade Houses and Feeders for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies features 35 beautiful havens to build to attract more wildlife into your garden. Each house is beautifully designed, with colourful details, but is also perfectly adapted for its intended inhabitants. There are birdhouses you can hang up or place on stands, and a bee house you can 'plant' in your flowerbed. There are also feeders for birds, and homes for butterflies and ladybirds. With her trademark attention to detail, Michele McKee-Orsini has designed a gorgeous collection of miniature palaces for the wildlife that we should all be encouraging into our gardens. Michele takes you through the basic woodworking and decorating skills you will need, and the step-by-step project instructions, clear artwork, and stunning photography will all inspire you to build your own havens for our flying friends.

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This is the perfect beginner's guide to crystal healing, featuring 101 of these amazingly powerful stones and including all you need to know to let their energy transform your life. Beautiful, tactile, and easily available, crystals are natural tools for bringing health, wealth, love, success and spiritual harmony into your life. This handy illustrated guide introduces 101 crystals, arranged in 12 sections by colour, for easy identification. Discover each crystal's healing qualities, star sign, chakra point and how to work with it to reap its benefits. Follow the tips to enhance everyday living, including how to wear crystals to harness their energy, display them at home to bring in harmony or place one under your pillow for sweet dreams. You can learn how to choose the crystals that are right for you, discover your birthstone crystal and ask a question with a crystal pendulum. As more and more people are becoming aware of the power of crystals, this guide will help you find the right crystal for every need.

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Make your own animal origami models with this book and printed papers. Explore the best nature has to offer, with 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a cheeky monkey to a sneaky snake and even a lovely lion. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends or as delightful decorations to leave throughout the house! Origami is also known to help encourage 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 balance, and what could be better to bring those emotions in than a little animal friend?

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Delve into the universe and gain insight and wisdom from above in The Moon and Stars Tarot, a lavish, unique 78-card deck inspired by the constellations, lunar cycles planets and night sky.Unravel the messages and guidance sent to you from above the earthly plains with The Moon and Stars Tarot. With specially commissioned illustrations that are filled with powerful imagery, the deck will help you tap into messages sent from the moon, stars, planets, and zodiac signs. You will be able to enrich and nurture your intuition by connecting to lunar energies, while bringing strength to your daily life and light to moments of darkness, just as the moon does to the night. The accompanying book provides interpretations for all the cards, including keywords, a star message, and a moon magic affirmation, as well as card spreads which range from a card of the day to more complex layouts for deeper insight.

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Discover how to realise your full potential and become a healthier, happier you. Do you feel you are just getting by – surviving rather than thriving? Flourish reveals the secrets of fulfilment with a wealth of advice and practical ways to increase your energy and drive. In the first chapter, Nourish Your Body, learn how to boost your physical health through the pillars of wellbeing: movement – finding the exercise that’s right for you and getting the most out of it; sleep – for restoration; and diet – considering not just what you eat but also how you eat. The second half of the book, Nurture Your Mind, focuses on your mental and emotional health for greater happiness and less stress through self-care, and helps you find out what you really want so you can make the most of your work, discover your life’s purpose, and achieve your goals and dreams.

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Transform vintage finds and broken objects into pieces to treasure with Remade Vintage Jewelry. Co-co Nichole Bush has a passion for creating one-of-a-kind jewellery by combining antique and vintage treasures to make distinctive and unique statements, and in these 35 projects, she shares that passion with you. Old keys become quirky earrings or hang on chains as a pretty necklace. Pieces of watches capture a moment in time: combined with other trinkets, they're turned into a lapel pin or wrist cuff. Anything can be a charm for a necklace or bracelet, from beads to brooches and earrings, even door knobs. Metal locker number tags act as intriguing focal points and tintypes (photographs on metal rather than paper, made in the late 19th century) provide an instant echo of the past. Some designs are deeply personal, incorporating things that remind Co-co of family and friends, and she suggests what you might include for your own individual pieces. With clear, step-by-step artworks and instructions, a helpful techniques section, and lots of inspiration throughout, you will soon become skilled in making your own pieces of nostalgic, stunning jewellery.

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Free your imagination and discover vibrant interiors inspired by market and vintage finds from around the world.Stylist Selina Lake and writer Joanna Simmons step inside real homes furnished with intriguing pieces from different eras and cultures, which mix and match colors, patterns, and designs. Discover an inspiring and eclectic mix of vintage and retro influences, flea-market and thrifted finds, and pieces inspired by the French brocante or Moroccan bazaar, which can add interest and personality to chainstore buys. The book begins by showing you how to combine the Elements of the style to put the look together: Furniture & Storage, Textiles, Color & Pattern, Lighting, Wall Art & Collectibles, and Display are all considered. In the second half of the book, Rooms, Selina reveals how the style works brilliantly in every part of the home.

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Filled with expert advice and inspiring images, this informative guide by Grazia lifestyle editor Rachel Loos will give you the confidence to buy and display art, whatever your budget. Art brings colour, life and personality to a home, yet so many of us feel daunted by it. We may believe we can't afford to buy art, feel unconfident about our taste or be unsure of how best to arrange the pieces we own. This expert guide will help you to enjoy the process. In the first chapter, Rachel Loos asks: What Is Art? She explains the difference between prints, limited-edition prints and original works, which include vintage paintings and fine-art photographs. Rachel then explores How to Start a Collection, including tips on matching art to the mood of a room and buying on a budget. How to Frame Your Art and How to Hang Your Art cover everything you need to know about putting art on your walls, even in unlikely spaces. Finally, in Art Is Not Just Paintings, Rachel considers how to display objects that you may not think of as art, such as decorative plates, hats or finds from nature. In each chapter, experts and art lovers open the doors to their own homes and offer insights gleaned from years of collecting, combining and curating works of art.

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Even the world’s most fun drink has a serious side. Look beyond that naughty reputation and become an agave-based beverage connoisseur with this book that delivers over 40 delicious, cheeky and sometimes surprisingly sophisticated cocktail recipes. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a Mexican meal full of spicy flavours and the ideal fuel for dancing the night away. Made from the fermented juice of the agave plant, this spirit, along with its trendy cousin mezcal, has a complex yet light flavour, which is perfect in cocktails. Premium quality versions are becoming readily available, especially for the discerning cocktail drinker – the simple rule is the higher the percentage of agave, the better. Learn about the proud heritage of agave-based spirits from expert Jesse Estes. Start with a margarita, such as a Pink Pomegranate or a Greener Pastures, and then try something longer such as a Hibiscus Highball. If you prefer something a little more moody, try a Fallen Angel or brace yourself for a Tequila Smash. Finally, unleash your wild side with an Under the Volcano!

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Wave goodbye to boring shop-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care – the healthier, tastier and cheaper option. The lunch hour is one that can be the biggest highlight or disappointment of any day. A shop-bought meal purchased in haste is so often a bland specimen, shovelled down without a second thought to health or bank balance. Yet, food-savvy members of the public are now more conscious than ever about what they are putting into their bodies. Nutritious and delicious dinners are big business – and why stop at dinner, after all, around a third of meals eaten are inevitably lunches at work or school. Hungry souls are now after something better come breaktime and are willing to spend a little longer on something that tastes good and does good. The new supercharged lunchbox can be so much more than the wafer-thin ham sandwich and packet of crisps from yesteryear. Instead, Lunch to Go will teach how to create a thing of delight, a balanced individually portioned meal that will be the envy of colleagues. Don’t cheat yourself, instead treat yourself to a beautifully crafted lunchbox.

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Over 90 recipes for freshly baked artisan pizzas with delicious, seasonally inspired toppings. Saturday Pizzas is a pop-up pizzeria in Little Island, County Cork, Ireland that has been going for nearly 15 years, and is considered something of an institution within Ireland. In this book the man behind this thriving enterprise shares his secrets for making exceptional pizza in 90 of his favourite recipes. The first chapter ‘Getting Started’ gives information on equipment, ingredients and cooking in both a domestic oven and a wood burning stove. The second chapter, ‘Dough’, gives guidance on making dough by hand or machine and recipes for Sourdough, Spelt and Gluten-Free. Sauces and Extras include delicious condiments such as Red Onion Jam and Hollandaise Butter. The main pizza recipes are then divided into Our Flagship Pizzas, which classics such as Margherita and Pepperoni. Then comes meaty options with Sausage, Cured Meat and Roast Meat Pizzas. ‘Seafood Pizzas’ features delicious, fresh ideas like Smoked Salmon with Capers and Crème fraîche. A long list of Vegetarian Pizzas includes Roast Pumpkin with Fennel and Walnut Pesto. There are also chapters on Calzone, Fruit Pizzas and Dessert Pizzas to finish.

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Over 75 afternoon tea recipes to celebrate the scandal, the sauce and the sumptuous spreads of binge-worthy regency drama hit Bridgerton. Bridgerton fans are cordially invited to indulge in themed afternoon teas galore. Each character hosts their own imagined chapter, serving up tasty treats to complement their theme. Penelope — with her bright, blossoming frocks — will be offering up a floral spread, while Genevieve Delacroix goes all ooh là là with her ‘French’ accent and Parisian petit fours. Only the daintiest delights will do for Daphne Bridgerton, while devilishly delicious is the order of the day for smouldering Simon — ‘I Burn For You’ Biscuits, anyone? Queen Charlotte’s tea is positively eccentric, while Lord Featherington’s errs on the boozy side... Audiences couldn’t get enough of the drama, deception and, indeed, Duke’s derrière. And they won’t be able to get enough of the elegant savouries, scones, cakes, macarons and other delectable recipes for indulgences here that accompany this seriously extravagant period drama with a twist.

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In Relaxed Living, Happy Home Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote present a practical and inspirational guide to creating a home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it. They start at the very beginning, explaining the key elements at the heart of their own unique decorating philosophy, The Simple Mindset, which appreciates good, honest and sustainable design, values quality over quantity and advocates rediscovering the simple pleasures of life. In Chapter 2: Making it Happen, Atlanta and Dave focus on design essentials, such as working with existing architecture and choosing colour, furniture, fabrics, accessories and other decorative details. Finally, in Living the Dream, they take a tour through every room in the home, from attic to cellar, revealing how easy and enjoyable it can be to put together rooms that are practical yet personal and beautiful, and to create a relaxed home that’s easy to live in and easy on the eye. Relaxed Living, Happy Home is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Keep it Simple.

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Over 50 delicious vegan baking recipes for sweet treats that are as good to look at as they are to eat! Whether you are a full-time vegan or you choose to cut out animal products whenever possible, there's no need to miss out on your favourite cakes. Baking without eggs, butter and milk is not only possible, but also easy and just as delicious as what you are used to baking. There are now so many alternative ingredients available from supermarkets and health food stores and with Angela Romeo’s inspired recipes, you'll have all the know-how and inspiration you need to start baking. Bake small treats such as Lemon Meringue and Marbled Go-nuts cakes; traybakes including Indulgent Chocolate Chip Brownies and Gin & Tonic Traybake; everyday bakes like Rooibos Tea Loaf or larger fancy cakes for special occasions such as a Pistachio, Lime & Raspberry Wowzer Cake or Chocolate & Salted Caramel Mud Cake. Also included are show-stopping seasonal treats including Vegan Vanilla Thriller for Halloween and Knickerbocker Glorious Cake for summer days.

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Emmanuel Hadjiandreou is passionate about making bread and in this beginner’s guide he explains how to master the art at home with simple recipes and clear step-by-step instruction so that everyone, including children, can enjoy the delights of bread making. This entry level guide to baking bread at home starts by setting out the tools and equipment needed and explains the science behind the alchemy of turning flour, yeast and water into the bread we love so much. Delicious step-by-step recipes for every day include a 60-minute Soda Bread, a Half-and-half Sourdough Loaf and a Sandwich Loaf. Occasional bakes to have fun with are Puffy Pitta Pockets, Pizza Dough and Crunchy Breadsticks, whilst enriched dough sweet treats to try include Sticky Apple & Cinnamon Buns and a Chocolate & Cherry Stollen.

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