It’s a grim fact that the world isn’t as nice as it used to be. People are rude, greedy and selfish. So even though those hardback retro books with flock covers and embossed titles look nice, they won’t help turn back the clock. Skimming stones and whittling wood isn’t going to bring world peace.
‘Show Me How’ is the ultimate How To compendium brimming with hundreds of eclectic, electric, unexpected and surprisingly handy things you really should know how to do.
Now available in paperback, Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters provides knitters of all skill levels with techniques to create knitwear, which look as good as they fit.
Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and “The Weakest Link”? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men’s urinal? These and many other questions are answered in this book.
Books, television shows and websites are forever ordering us around – 100 things to do before you’re 30; 50 albums you must own; this year’s must-have handbag; change your life in two weeks.
Did you know that regular cycling can give you the fitness level of a person 10 years younger? Do you know the health benefits of walking a mile a day? “Everyday Sport” is about building activity into your everyday life. It can be fun and simple. It only takes 30 minutes a day to feel healthier and happier and you don’t have to do them all at once.
Described as ‘the indispensable survival guide for every woman who has put her career on hold to have a baby’, ‘Staying Sane’ is an acutely observed and brilliantly funny book for women who excelled in life BC (Before Child) and are struggling AD (After Delivery).
Stains and how to remove them are one of the less appealing aspects of life – but this book is here to help with sensible, down to earth and practical advice, whether you need to clean a red wine spill out of your new cream carpet, save your favourite dress from that stubborn mascara mark or remove nail varnish from your polished wooden table top.
What is it that makes some people’s lives so happy and fulfilled? Why do some people stay resolutely optimistic? This kind of happiness is not necessarily the result of your genes or luck. Rather, it can be cultivated and learned.
‘Garden Wisdom’ is an inspiring mix of practical advice, traditional garden lore, and eco-friendly ideas compiled to help you make the most of your garden.
‘The Art of Napkin Folding’ presents a collection of 30 easy-to-fold napkin designs. Following the carefully crafted step-by-step instructions, each with its own clear diagram, readers will discover how easily and effortlessly they can add colour, style and fun to their table settings.
