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Author/illustrator Marion Deuchars now takes her beloved bird through a daily workout in the natural sequel to ‘Yoga for Stiff Birds’. Marion Deuchars perfectly understands the difficult relationship some of us have with our daily fitness routine. In ‘How to be a Fit Bird’ she raises a smile and brings levity to our workouts, using Bob the bird to see us through a number of routines: from holistic ten-minute workouts to more specific sessions focusing on particular parts of the body.
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£25.00
Brew up your own wild concoctions to enjoy through the seasons. This book celebrates year-round foraging and feasting. Soothing winter warmers and delicate botanical teas join energy-boosting tonics and zingy summer coolers. Liz Knight’s expertise and enthusiasm – familiar to viewers of numerous BBC TV shows including ‘Saturday Live’ and ‘Escape to the Farm’ – are truly infectious, and her readers will soon be happily gathering their own wild harvest.
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£14.99
Learn how to painlessly use your sewing machine and make stylish clothes and accessories you actually want to wear. Trained on Savile Row, Rehana Begum has taught sewing for years, and knows how to introduce beginners to their sewing machines without stress or disaster. Now she presents that expertise in this book. Learn how to thread your machine, choose your stitch and start up without creating a frustrating tangle of knots. With clearly illustrated techniques and simple patterns (from a tote bag to a simple dress), you’ll quickly be able to build on your skills and turn them into finished products to be proud of – even if it’s your first time on a sewing machine.
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£19.99
Embark on an epic voyage of discovery, in one thousand puzzle pieces! In this fabulous puzzle, collage artist Maria Rivans celebrates Darwin’s journey with a glorious selection of its sights – from the giant tortoises of the Galapagos to the fossils of the Andes and, of course, the Beagle herself. Giving the puzzle an extra dimension, an accompanying booklet identifies the fauna included and reveals the stories behind the images chosen for the puzzle.
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£18.00
A chance to give the priceless blessing of a well-behaved dog! Train that unruly pup to perform tricks, behave impeccably, and become a charming member of the family. The best way to keep your dog happy and well-behaved is to give it challenging things to think about or do. School for Dogs presents fifty ingenious ideas for tricks, training and doggy happiness. You’ll learn how to introduce new games and toys into the day; how to keep your dog lively and friendly; and how to address occasional behaviour problems before they become serious. Each card presents one simple piece of Sophie Collins’ expert advice paired with a winning illustration from the pen of Charlotte Farmer. Topics include ‘Swapping not Snatching’, ‘Slow Walking’, ‘Bake Tray Treasure Hunt’ and more. Whether you’re teaching your dog something useful, or just having more fun with it, the format makes it easy to pick up a new idea and quickly introduce it to your pooch.
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Make your own paper plane designs inspired by some of art’s greatest names. Simply cut out, fold and fly! Paper plane expert Trevor Bounford has spent years sharing his creative templates for paper pilots of all skill level. Now his ingenious imagination propels the work of some of history’s greatest artists to the skies. With 16 templates – each reimagining an instantly recognisable masterpiece as an elegantly cultured flying machine – simply cut out, fold and enjoy flying these spectacularly swooping works of art. Whether you’re launching Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa into the air, or watching Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie Woogie soar, the simple instructions and cut out templates in this kit promise paper plane delight!
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£19.99
Everyone’s kitchen has a cupboard filled with tins, jars and packets that looked inviting on the supermarket shelves, but you haven’t yet got around to eating yet. Simple but inventive meal ideas to bring new flavours to your table: with this book, you’ll never look at a sardine the same way again! Forty different store-cupboard staples are showcased, each with five easy recipe ideas. Elevating everyday staples like lentils, beans and olives, Anna presents a host of flavours from around the world, and with 200 recipes, you’ll never run out of ideas. Designed for real-world simplicity, every recipe takes only a single paragraph to explain – so they’re sure to become regular favourites, returned to time and again.
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£19.99
This practical set of yoga positions, movements, breathing exercises and meditations lets you create a routine that’s perfect for you. The 60 illustrated cards and accompanying booklet give clear instructions so that you can practice alone, and with confidence. The cards are divided up into five useful sections, helping you navigate quickly to the ones you need: Inversions and balancing; Back arches and twists; Standing poses; Supine and seated, and Breath and meditations. The different postures and exercises (asana) include variations and modifications to suit all abilities, body types and ages. Each card includes a graphic icon to highlight the main qualities of the pose or exercise being shown: calm, energy, focus, mobility and strength – so you can zone in fast on the ones that suit your needs on any given day. Also included is a section of breathing and mindfulness exercises (pranayama) giving advice and bite-size information on th
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A box to stimulate the senses Master the ancient art of aromatherapy with this set of beautifully illustrated cards, presented in a giftable box. Understand the 50 most common essential oils and use this knowledge to choose the right ones for you. Including simple instructions on how best to combine essential oils, make your own massage and bath oils, diffuser blends and aromatic roller balls. Aromatherapist in a Box is the ultimate gift to soothe and stimulate the senses.
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A nostalgic jigsaw journey with a crazy coast-to-coast collage Includes images of great US and Canadian cities, plus a hop over the border to Tijuana, and details like: road maps, gas stations, roadsigns; cactus, redwoods , palm trees; moose, bears, deer, eagles; Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridges; postcards, copy of On the Road;hubcabs, car parts, tools; motels, billboards, drive-thrus, drive-ins, diners; Mount Rushmore, national parks and battlefields; bikinis, sunglasses; state flowers and state birds. The imagery in Maria’s brand-new collage draws heavily on the 1950s, an era of beautiful cars, colourful graphics and carefree driving.
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£14.99
Take a refreshing walk through the woods without even leaving your home. Woodlands are everyone’s favourite landscapes and, from a colouring perspective, they’re full of amazing details. Acorns, bluebells, curling ferns, toadstools and leaves all give the colourist a calming, natural and satisfying experience. Meander through this uplifting woodland journey of meditative scenes and be inspired by uplifting quotations gently scattered through the pages.
