Conflict distorts relationships – whether it takes the form of international disputes between countries or cross words exchanged with friends, work colleagues or family members.
The Swedes have a penchant for making great meatballs and creating modern plywood furnishings at afforable prices, but who knew they could craft as well? ‘Knitprovisation’ throws conventional techniques out the window and explores a new approach to creating garments and accessories. The book is packed with 70 simple projects that can be made without patterns and encourages crafters to recycle and repurpose using what you already have to create something entirely new and fabulous.
Designs range from a backless top and woven skirt with crocheted ruffle edging to a child’s jacket and an apron skirt with crocheted borders. Discover how to create a pot-holder embellished skirt or an apron dress by joining two simple items together. Learn how to employ yarn, paper and plastic into a variety of bags. Needless to say, you’ll never be short of ideas and designs to make.
A basic knowledge of knit and purl required, any beginner knitter can create any of these innovative projects. Moreover, opposed to standard knitting instructions, the patterns are described in a conversational tone to make the process unintimidating and easy to follow.
An illustrated celebration of Grace Kelly, one of Hollywoods brightest stars, is already long overdue. This book will also coincide with two significant anniversaries: 2006 sees 50 years since she married Prince Rainier and 2007 is the 25th anniversary of her death.
The book will include a detailed biography and over 160 pictures and contact sheets, many of which are reproduced for the first time.
Hand-written documents and famous quotes on and from Grace Kelly complement impressive iconographic research (family pictures, national archives, private collections, press agencies, newspapers). Also included are images and contact sheets from prestigious photographers, all of which give us a highly individual portrait of a cinematic legend.
“Sensational Sex” is the follow-up sex guide to Dr Pam Spurr’s Number One best-selling book, “Sinful Sex”. This book offers new and revolutionary ways of looking at sexual pleasure and fulfilment and how it fits into a person’s whole life and modern lifestyle.
From a plush pink elephant to a whimsical patchwork hobby horse to a cuddly ballerina doll, “Toys to Sew” boasts
After more than 20 years in a City vault, designers David and Elizabeth Emmanuel open the four locked trunks which reveal the story behind their creation of Princess Diana’s wedding dress.
Ian August was about to retire from his post as Estates Clerk of the Works when the Duchess of Northumberland approached him. She wanted to create a unique and innovative garden for the north-east, a place to be enjoyed by anyone. A long journey later, with many battles and millions invested, Ian and the Duchess have achieved their dream.
Running is one of the fastest growing sports with more and more people taking part in marathons and charity sponsored runs.
Buttons are found everywhere – either as fastenings or simply as a decorative device. The perfect button can transform a handcrafted piece into something really special, and change a mass-produced shirt or cardigan into a truly unique item.
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.
Reprising the success of ‘Spliffs’ and ‘Spliffs 2’, this book offers yet more information and entertainment for the ‘budding’ cannabis enthusiast.
‘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.
Destined to become the plant photographers bible, this book encourages the reader to ‘see’ the art and design of the plant and to take photographs that are both accurate visual records and works of creativity.
‘Skin Shows: The Tattoo Bible’ is a rich and provocative pictorial survey of an ancient art form that, until recently, remained hidden in our society’s cultural underground. Tracing a global journey through the history and culture of tattoo art, Chris Wroblewski’s new book is a stunning visual document.
‘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.
