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For gardeners who prioritize eco-friendliness and biodiversity, the Praise for the Pollinators 2026 Wall Calendar showcases vibrant art of flowers and precious pollinating creatures along with educational blurbs at the bottom of each monthly spread. Although the best-known pollinators are bees and butterflies, the calendar also features other animals and insects that play a vital role in pollinating the world's plants––frogs, lizards, fireflies, bats, and more. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC® certified paper with soy-based ink Spans January–December 2026 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Illustrations by contemporary artists Tara Reed and Kelly L. Judd Informational text provides fun facts about pollinators Wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than ONE MILLION and growing! NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC — We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. RESPONSIBLY SOURCED — Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC® certified. Autorid: Amber Lotus Publishing

A delicious trip through the geography, history and culture of the region' – Sunday TelegraphEver since the days of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has cast its magic spell on foreign vistiors. Attracted by the perfect combination of history, art, architecture, superb natural beauty and weather – not to mention magnificent traditions of food and drink – British visitors and residents have been at times so numerous that the local word for foreigners was simply 'gli inglesi' – 'the English'.What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany’s past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization in the seventh century bc through the rise of the powerful medieval communes of Arezzo, Luca, Pisa and Florence, and the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he underlines both the area’s regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Insightful, readable and imbued with the author’s own enthusiasm for Tuscany, this book includes a wealth of information not found in tourist guides.'A sun-drenched meditation on the character of the place and its people' – The Scotsman What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Historian Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany’s past, underlining both the area’s regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Autorid: Alistair Moffat

Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in. From gardening tools, ponds, greenhouses, allotments and herb gardens to beehives, walled gardens, hanging baskets, garden residents such as birds, insects and hedgehogs, as well as many native plants flowers, and vegetables, there’s something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book. Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in. There’s something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book. Autorid: Eilidh Muldoon

Can life ever be the same again? The start of a fabulous new series set at Trenwith Estate from bestselling author Rosie ClarkeHampshire, 1913 Amidst the glitz and glamour of Englands High Society, Sarah Trenwith is more of a wallflower living in the shadow of her beautiful sister Marianne. But as the war approaches Sarah will have to step out of the place society and her family have assigned her if shes to do her part and claim the love she always dreamed of from afar. As heir to Lord Pelham's estate, Troy is not expected to join the army, but hes determined to do his part. Yet the war exacts a toll that he never anticipated and the future he once imagined with his one true love seems forever from his grasp. After the trials and tribulations of war, can two star crossed lovers finally find each other and true happiness? If you love this, have you tried Rosie Clarke's Mulberry Lane, Blackberry Farm, Dressmakers Alley and Harper's series? Previously published as A Gentlemans Honour by Linda Sole Praise for The Trenwith Series: 'Rosie Clark is such a brilliant writer. It takes no time at all to imagine the characters and surroundings and be totally immersed. If only there were 2 of you and you could write twice as many' - Reader Review 'Superb histoircal fiction - I am a huge fan of Rosie Clarke and her work. I can honestly say that there is not one single book of hers that I haven't enjoyed' - Ginger Book Geek 'Lovely book to read, I didnt want to put it down.' - Reader Review 'Brilliant book, absolutely compelling. Love Rosie Clarke's books and this is no exception. Beautifully written and difficult to put down' - Reader Review 'Count on Rosie Clarke to take you away from all the craziness in the world right now and give you a lovely story with a happy ending. I wish the next book in this trilogy was ready to be released!' - Reader Review Autorid: Rosie Clarke

'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! Youll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C NorthRun for your life... This morning I woke up to flowers - they should be well wishes for my big race but I know theyre not. Theyre from him. He shouldnt be here. He shouldnt even be in the country. Last I heard he was behind bars for all he did to me. But he says hes going to be at the marathon today, watching me. I have 26 miles to figure out what he wants. Or if its even him. Or I could lose more than just the race. A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, TM Logan and Daniel Hirst. Readers CANNOT put this book down!'This book had me on edge! ... I did not want to put it down!!' Reader Review 'I read it in one sitting. A psychological thriller at its best with many twists and turns and a superb finale' Reader Review 'Brilliant read that will capture you from start to finish loved it. 5 stars.' Reader Review 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'A rollercoaster of a read! Kept me gripped until the very last page.' J A Baker 'So cleverly written - I didnt know who to trust and what to think! Brilliant.' Chris Frost 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'A brilliantly unique storyline - I loved it' Valerie Keogh 'Clever and compelling! The most original stalker novel Ive ever read!' Lesley Kara Autorid: M A Hunter

Cedric Morris (1889-1982) and Arthur Lett-Haines (known as Lett) (1894-1978) were an extraordinary couple who were at the centre of the Modern British art scene and were hugely influential across the spheres of gardening and cookery as well as art. After studying in Paris in the 1920s, they moved to London, where they gave fabulous parties attended by the cream of creative London. Morris became a sought-after painter of flowers, birds and landscapes, while Lett was hailed as Britain's first Surrealist. Together they founded the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End in Suffolk, attended by Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling, where the atmosphere was described as "robust and coarse, exquisite and sensitive all at once, also faintly dangerous". Lett ran the school and was a superb cook who swapped recipes with Elizabeth David. Cedric Morris became an award-winning plantsman and poppy and iris breeder. He was an acknowledged influence on many gardeners, including Beth Chatto. This biography, revised and updated in this paperback edition, is a fascinating portrait of a unique couple who were hugely influential across the spheres of gardening and cookery as well as art. Autorid: Hugh St Clair

Crochet 35 adorable amigurumi projects, including a butterfly, flowers, cherries, a paintbrush and more. Make your own collection of 35 cuddly characters with these easy-to-crochet patterns from expert crafter Laura Strutt. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting 3D toys, and by using just a few basic techniques, youll be amazed by how you can create inventive projects that are bursting with personality. In chapter 1, Foodie Fun, discover how to crochet a trio of peas in a pod, treats such as a cupcake and an ice cream, and even some mini sushi. Chapter 2, Underwater Adventures, is packed with colourful creatures such as a jellyfish, a seahorse and a mermaid. In chapter 3, Out in the Garden, there are adorable animals including a friendly fox and a sweet bunny as well an enchanting toadstool. Chapter 4, Daily Life, features charming makes such as crayons in rainbow colours, a little coffee cup and a happy houseplant. Finally, chapter 5, Supersize, includes a range of larger-than-life designs, all made with super-soft chunky chenille yarn. As well as advice on tools and materials, youll also find a step-by-step illustrated guide to all the crochet stitches and techniques you will need. Autorid: Laura Strutt

Create crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour. Discover the joy of crochet with this collection of 35 playful and vibrant patterns. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced crocheters, these irresistible projects are made in a range of bright rainbow colours and many are perfect for using up yarn from your stash. In the first chapter, youll find inventive patterns to add a burst of colour and personality to your home, such as a toadstool storage basket, a flower cushion and tassel placemats and coasters. Chapter 2 features super-cute gifts such as simple bookmarks, fridge magnets and a strawberry bottle carrier, so that you can share your handmade creations with family and friends. Finally, Chapter 3 includes plenty of ideas for beautiful decorations such as a stunning crocheted flowers, bobble bunting and a mobile complete with mini rainbows, bees and flowers. The projects are illustrated with inspirational photography, and there's a guide to the stitches you'll need. Autorid: Natalie Beard

Make beautiful stencilled designs in a few simple steps with Stencil Art. Press the foam-tipped tools against the ink pad, choose a stencil shape and then dab-dab-dab vibrant colour onto paper to achieve total artistic satisfaction. Includes everything you need to make detailed stencil scenes with beautiful pages to decorate and simple step-by-step instructions. The stencils provided can be used to make endless designs, from ladybirds and flowers to funny faces and aliens. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Autorid: Editors of Klutz

Sharing some St. Patrick’s Day magic, this super punny board book uses charming illustrations and heartfelt rhymes to show little ones just how much they are loved. Illustrations. Rhyming wordplay celebrates St. Patrick's Day and assures little ones that they are loved. Your little leprechaun will be over the rainbow for this magically pun-derful St. Patrick's Day board book!Show your little one that they're worth more than any pot of gold! This delightfully lucky book for babies and toddlers features heartfelt rhyming puns and adorable, colorful illustrations including shamrocks, flowers, fairies, gnomes, ladybugs, and more that families will love to read together. Start a new holiday tradition and share the perfect St. Patrick's Day gift with your lucky little clover or anyone you love!For fans of the USA Today bestseller I Love You Like No Otter, this sweet encouragement story is the best spring book for kids ages 0-3—made just for their little hands—and is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, and bedtime read alouds.You're the cutest clover in the patch, with your sparkly smiling eyes.Even with shenanigans, each day with you, a prize.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion:I Love You Like No OtterAll I Want for Christmas Is EweSomebunny Loves YouI Love You Slow MuchHappy Meow-loween, Little Pumpkinand more! Autorid: Rose Rossner, Ela Smietanka

Preserving food at home is vital to eating in a seasonal, sustainable, low-waste and, most importantly, utterly delicious way. Everyone can master the art of preserving with this essential book on canning, which provides a one-stop resource. Whether you have foraged hedgerows, picked produce from your own vegetable garden or allotment, or searched out the best seasonal buys in the supermarket or market, this book contains more than 100 delicious recipes for preserving fruit and vegetables, meat or fish. Emma Macdonald gives clear and comprehensive instructions for curing, drying, pickling, bottling/canning, crystalizing and jellying; as well as recipes for all kinds of jams, chutneys, cordials, fruit liqueurs, terrines, cheeses and butters. Every classic is covered, including: gravlax, confit chicken, candied peel, quince cheese, mint jelly, onion marmalade, mango chutney, sloe gin and piccalilli. There are many others, some of them centuries old, many of them with a modern twist, such as Banana and Date Chutney and Grapefruit and Elderflower Marmalade. Emma also includes expert tips on troubleshooting and information on all the equipment you will need. Pick up your cheesecloths and straining funnel and get preserving! Autorid: Emma MacDonald

A perfect gift, this fun illustrated book will take you room by room to discover global traditions, remedies, folklore and rituals hiding in your house. Did you know when you move into a new home, you should sprinkle salt on the threshold, and let the cat go in first? Did you know that decorating a house with sea shells gives evil spirits somewhere to live, or that a houseleek planted on the roof will protect you from lightning strikes? Welcome to household lore, where every rooms tells a story and every seemingly mundane corner holds a weird and wonderful secret. Begin on the roof, where you'll learn how to summon the Japanese Baku to feast on your nightmares and how to ward against witches and lightning. Get cosy in the bedroom, with folkloric aphrodisiac recipes. In the bathroom, discover what soothsayer and beauty expert Nostradamus recommended for cleaning your teeth. On stairs and thresholds, protect your home from infernal forces and find out what lurks underneath the stairs. In the kitchen, make up a folklore first aid kit from your kitchen cupboard. In the dining room, learn from the old wives how to clean your cutlery and cure a hangover. In the sitting room, gather round the hearth to divine your future and look for strange things up your chimney. Dowse to find anything nefarious in your cellar or basement. Down the crooked path speak the language of flowers and avoid confrontation with supernatural visitors to your garden. This beautiful collection of folklore, traditions and quirky history is the ideal companion to making any house a magical home. Autorid: Liza Frank

In the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series, detective of the supernatural R.F. Jackaby and his assistant Abigail Rook follow a case to a paleontological dig site in nearby Gad's Valley on the trail of a thief, a monster, and a murderer.Some girls work in shops or sell flowers. Some girls find husbands and play house. I assist a mad detective in investigating unexplained phenomena. My name is Abigail Rook, and this is what I do. In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First vicious shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later, their owner is found murdered. Then in nearby Gad’s Valley, bones from a recent dig mysteriously go missing, and an unidentifiable beast starts attacking animals and people, leaving mangled bodies behind. Police detective Charlie Cane calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt. In this highly anticipated sequel, Abigail and Sherlockian detective of the supernatural Jackaby follow a trail of mysterious deaths from New Fiddleham to nearby Gad's Valley. There they are reunited with exiled police detective Charlie Cane, and the three race to find the culprit before more lives are lost. Autorid: William Ritter

Showing how to take torn, stained and outgrown kids clothes and transform them into something wearable, creative and fun, this DIY guide for parents to do with their kids provides helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage, iron-ons, stenciling, hand-painting and more. Illustrations. Kids are tough on their clothes Fortunately, they're creative too!Mending With Kids shows you how to make kids' torn and stained clothes wearable again using a variety of simple sewing and decorating techniques that foster kids' participation. It includes helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (with felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more--including templates for making your own patches and stencils!Best of all, most of these techniques are easy enough for kids to join in and put their personal stamp on their clothes--which they absolutely love doing! And with your supervision, they'll pick up practical skills along the way.In this book, you'll find practical ideas and advice on clothes-savers like:Using added bands of fabric to cover, patch and lengthen jeans and trousers (kids outgrow them so fast!)Combining patching with embroidery to make a repair into a design elementEmbroidering around holes to make them look like part of the original design (make a worm hole in an embroidered apple, for instance!) Turning an iron-on patch into a canvas for your kid's artistry--just grab some permanent markers and have funCovering stains with a creative use of paint (use the stencil patterns in this book, or use ready-made stencils to add favorite animals, cars, flowers and more) And many other ideas that turn clothing repair into a shared adventure! It's a win-win-win collaboration--you, your kids, and this book! Autorid: Nami Levy

The Magic of Seeds Card Deck includes cards for 52 common garden plants, including wildflowers, cut flowers and herbs - that all have additional value to the grower, from medicinal uses to positive superstitions (such as bringing good luck, or warding off evil etc). Discover the magic of growing plants from seed with this beautifully illustrated card deck. Featuring 52 plants from flowers to herbs, each card shows the full lifecycle of the plant, explores its uses and reveals some of the myths and stories behind its name.Learn how to identify seeds, when best to plant them and what the blooms that sprout up can be used for in the kitchen, in the medicine kit, or simply to infuse your life with a little natural magic. Presented in a covetable wafer sealed box, the accompanying 16-page booklet shares all the information you will need to get started on your seed growing journey. Alongside this hands-on guidance, the reader will be engaged with snippets of folklore and traditions that further enhance their appreciation of nature and help them discover the inherent magic of seeds.Because seeds are inherently magical. Every little one has the potential to become a new plant and give you more seeds - connecting us to the circle of life and nature's endless ability to surprise and delight. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow into seedlings and then on into productive plants is enormously therapeutic. Even when things don't go to plan, a gardener is constantly learning, growing and deepening their connection to nature. With this handy card deck, perfect for beginners or more experience gardeners alike, planning a new garden is easy, and knowing the meaning and story behind each plant makes the process that bit more magical.Whether you are a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this card deck will give you everything you need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature. Discover the magic of growing plants from seed with this beautifully illustrated card deck. Featuring 52 plants from flowers to herbs, each card shows the full lifecycle of the plant, explores its uses and reveals some of the myths and stories behind its name, with a beginner’s guide to growing from seed in the accompanying 16 page booklet.Learn how to identify seeds, when best to plant them and what the blooms that sprout up can be used for in the kitchen, in the medicine kit, or simply to infuse your life with a little natural magic. Presented in a covetable wafer sealed box, the 16-page booklet shares all the information you will need to get started on your seed growing journey. Step-by-step illustrations show the tools and techniques needed to start growing from seed, in an easy to follow format. Alongside this hands-on guidance, the reader will be engaged with snippets of folklore and traditions that further enhance their appreciation of nature and help them discover the inherent magic of seeds. The perfect tool to help you imagine your dream garden, this deck is full of inspiration, helping you discover the seeds for plants that will fill your life with magic.Because seeds are inherently magical. Every little one has the potential to become a new plant and give you even more seeds - connecting us to the circle of life and nature's endless ability to surprise and delight. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow into seedlings and then on into productive plants is enormously therapeutic. Even when things don't go to plan, a gardener is constantly learning, growing and deepening their connection to nature. With this handy card deck, perfect for beginners or more experience gardeners alike, planning a new garden is easy, and knowing the meaning and story behind each plant makes the process that bit more magical.Whether you are a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this card deck will give you everything you need to successfully grow a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature. Autorid: Clare Gogerty

STAMP SET - The Blooming Cats Rubber Stamp Set features 11 beechwood-handled rubber stamps and 4 ink colors packaged in a sturdy box. Create endless multi-colored floral and cat combinations, perfect for crafty gifts, custom notes, gift wrap, or decorations! Unleash your inner artist! BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK The Blooming Cats stamp set features stamps from our bestselling Blooming Cats puzzle. The stamps include a variety of flowers and adorable cat faces for you to choose from. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Ideal for those who love card-making, scrapbooking, journaling, or fabric crafts, its perfect for creative individuals who appreciate high-quality tools. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion, this set is a thoughtful gift for artists, DIYers, or anyone who enjoys adding a personal, artistic touch to their projects. Its exceptional craftsmanship also makes it a great choice for those who value fine materials and precision in their creative pursuits. HIGH QUALITY Crafted with the highest quality materials, this premium stamp set features the vibrant and intricate Blooming Cats artwork, offering superior durability and precision. Each stamp is made from finely detailed rubber, ensuring crisp, clean impressions with every use. The set is designed to provide exceptional results on a variety of surfaces, from paper to fabric, making it ideal for a wide range of crafts, including card-making, scrapbooking, and journaling GALISON Since 1979, our vision at Galison has been to inspire people by bringing art into daily life with home office supplies, home décor, stationery, puzzles, and games. Autorid: Galison

Learn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour flowers in seven simple stages, with award-winning artist Penny Brown. Paint 50: Watercolour Flowers is the second title in a new beginner-friendly 'how-to-paint' series, following the same step-by-step formula as the mega-selling How to Draw series. This book focuses on a range of flowers, from rambling roses to elaborate orchids. This clear, large-format book covers classic cottage garden favourites to exciting exotics, ensuring that you're sure to find your favourite. The book will teach you how to paint over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects. Each can be completed in just 7 simple steps from initial line drawing to finished creation, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques. Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 motifs to choose from, youll easily find something to inspire you. No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed to paint this varied collection of flowers. No drawing skills required The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace and all the information on how to do so is also included. The line drawings are also available to download for free from Bookmarked Hub. Suitable for artists of all levels With a laser-focus on just the essential colours and techniques, Penny Brown's years of artistic and teaching experience cut through to give you exactly what you need to succeed. Autorid: Penny Brown

Make a big impact with tiny drawings! A unique, super-accessible and highly addictive art activity book for would-be artists of all ages and abilities. Lose yourself in the joy of detail with this unique and addictive drawing activity book from popular artist Licosmoss (@licosmoss). From tiny mushrooms, foliage and flowers, to ladybirds, bees, cats and tiny houses, the 20 whimsical doodle projects show you how to create your own intricate, magical worlds. Step-by-steps teach you how to build up each key shape, with space to practice provided, before you create your own artworks on a partially completed template, then colour them in. Hints and tips are provided throughout to encourage you to be creative, forget the rules and have fun with art. Lay-flat pages make drawing in the book easier and all pages are perforated so you can pull out and keep your finished artwork. Black-and-white versions of all the projects are included at the end of the book as an additional colouring activity. Autorid: Anna Tjalsma-Pogorzelec

Learn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour nature motifs in the loose, expressive style of popular artist Clarice Gomes (@helloclariceg). Create colourful, softly blended vignettes of delicate flowers, juicy grapefruit, fluffy bumblebees, striking toadstools and more! Over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects - including exotic fruit, vibrant insects and loose, ethereal flowers - this beginner-friendly title will teach you how to let loose and go with the flow as you paint! Each project can be completed in six to eight simple steps, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques. No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed - This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed. No drawing skills required - Some simple outlines are included where necessary, but at the heart of Clarice's painting style is the mantra 'go with the flow': be bold and creative and learn to work with the marks you make. Suitable for artists of all levels - Clarice's clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in her loose, characterful style. Latest title in the bestselling series - Animals and Flowers have already been published and are selling extremely well. Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 cute motifs to choose from, you'll easily find something to inspire you. Autorid: Clarice Gomes

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic survey of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. The two ships covered in this volume were the only capital ships designed and built between the wars - a special concession of the Washington Treatys ban on new battleships - and they were unlike anything before them, with the superstructure three-quarters aft and all main armament turrets forward of the bridge. During the war Nelson survived mine and torpedo damage, while Rodney played a major part in the destruction of the Bismarck, both surviving to be broken up post-war. LES BROWN is a leading light in the Small Warships Group of the IPMS and the editor of their newsletter. He is the author of a number of titles in the ShipCraft series, including two on British destroyers, and, with John Lambert, he produced two larger works, one on Flower class corvettes and another on Allied torpedo boats. He also wrote the volume on Black Swan Class Sloops in Seaforths Original Builders Plans series. ROBERT BROWN is a Canadian ship modeller, who has contributed a number of volumes in the ShipCraft series, the most recent being British Aircraft Carriers published in 2024. He is also the author of Battleship Warspite, the first in a new series based on original builders plans. Autorid: Les Brown, Robert Brown

Fresh from rehab, Norwegian PI Varg Veum faces his most complex investigation yet, when a man is found drowned, a young woman disappears, and the case of a missing child is revived. The classic Nordic Noir series continues As searing and gripping as they come New York Times One of my very favourite Scandinavian authors Ian Rankin The Norwegian Chandler Jo Nesbø ***Now a major TV series starring Trond Espen Seim*** ________________________ PI Varg Veum has returned to duty following a stint in rehab, but his new composure and resolution are soon threatened when a challenging assignment arrives on his desk. A man is found dead in an elite swimming pool and a young woman has gone missing. Most chillingly, Varg Veum is asked to investigate the Camilla Case: an eight-year-old cold case involving the disappearance of a little girl, who was never found. As the threads of these apparently unrelated crimes come together, against the backdrop of a series of shocking environmental crimes, Varg Veum faces the most challenging, traumatic investigation of his career. ________________________ 'Every inch the equal of his Nordic confreres Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbø' Independent Staalesen continually reminds us he is one of the finest of Nordic novelists Financial Times There are only two other writers that I know of have achieved the depth of insight in detective writing that Staalesen has: Chandler, and Ross MacDonald Mystery Tribune Employs Chandleresque similes with a Nordic Noir twist simply superb Wall Street Journal Masterful pacing Publishers Weekly 'The Varg Veum series is more concerned with character and motivation than spectacle, and its in the quieter scenes that the real drama lies Herald Scotland Unsettling, moving, sad, hopeful and hopeless its rich and its sharp and its cynical and sentimental all at once NB Magazine A complex, layered plot in which human tragedy and mystery combine to play out beautifully in a classic Nordic noir with a touch of Christie Live & Deadly For fans of Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbø, Jorn Lier Horst, Harlan Coben and Jussi Adler-Olse Autorid: Gunnar Staalesen, Don Bartlett

Enjoy some humor and slapstick action with your favorite heroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir! Adapting animated Miraculous Ladybug shorts, and bringing new original content.Ladybug and Cat Noir return for some more super-charged superhero antics. Ladybug tries to grow a flower for her crush, the part-time model Adrien Agreste. But things get a little prickly! Will Cat Noir be able to help Ladybug? Plus: Ladybug is writing a secret letter! Can Cat Noir discover what it says? All this and more in the follow-up volume of the Miraculous Ladybug graphic novel series, influenced by the award-winning TV show and with chibi-inspired art from the Youtube shorts! Autorid: Josh Trujillo, Carrie Harris, Ryan Jampole

"The details make this Asian brush painting technique so appealing that both children and adults will be tempted to work at it together, transforming this activity into a true family experience."—Seattle Book ReviewWith a few strokes of brush and ink, you can paint charming animals from pandas to swallows and rabbits to dragons with this introductory book to the traditional art of Asian painting called sumi-e.Creative children and curious adults will have fun learning the magic of sumi-e with the simple techniques illustrated in Super Simple Sumi-e. Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Sumi-e means "ink picture" in Japanese. "Sumi" means ink and "e" means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting. Autorid: Yvonne Palka

A professional chef and recipe developer provides 40 versatile, nutritious and inexpensive meals based on widely available beans, pulses and lentils including Dried Cherry Pilaf with Chickpeas and Pistachios, Huevos Rancheros Sandwiches and Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Jambalaya. Original. Illustrations. "A single subject cookbook with everyday recipes featuring a variety of beans (both dried and canned) for breakfast, snacks, sides, salads, and dinner"-- A fresh approach to cooking with one of our most versatile, nutritious and inexpensive pantry staples! Beans are a “superfood” and a budget-conscious, plant-based protein for meat and non-meat eaters alike. An excellent everyday option, they’re easy to make the main focus of a meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or to sneak into something for an extra boost (think smoothies!). The cookbook uses popular and widely available beans, pulses, and lentils, and includes forty simple, delicious recipes for dips and spreads, salads and soups, as well as for mains. Whether you’re stocked up on dried or canned beans, there’s plenty of inspiration here. Liven up your weekly meals with this hearty, healthy staple. Recipes include: Pinto Bean Enchiladas with Zucchini and Spinach Turkey and White Bean Chili Split Pea Soup with Bacon, Lemon, and Fresh Herbs Huevos Rancheros Sandwiches Butter Bean and Walnut Dip Vietnamese Black Bean Sticky Rice Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Jambalaya Red Lentil Stew with Dried Apricots Cauliflower and Lima Bean Gratin Dried Cherry Pilaf with Chickpeas and Pistachios Bean Bourguignon (with or without beef) Coconut Curry Split Pea Dal Autorid: Jackie Freeman

Welcome to a lovely world of flowers and patterns! Inside you ll find 32 modern floral coloring activities from visionary designer Debra Valencia. Perfect for enhancing with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, crayons, or watercolors, each of these superb illustrations serves as a springboard for creative expression. Pages and pages of beautifully colored samples are included to spark your imagination. Multiple color schemes are presented side by side, to show how different approaches can make the same design look radically different. Gorgeous hand-colored examples in a variety of art mediums are also provided from best-selling craft author Marie Browning. Printed on one side of high quality, extra-thick paper that resists bleed through, each page is perforated for easy removal from the book. Frame your completed artwork for display, or use it as inspiration for gifts, home decor, needlepoint, stenciling, wall murals, and more." Autorid: Debra Valencia

Buzz captures bees in all of their moods, from serious (every bee has a job to do) to quirky (they communicate using the waggle dance).Bees are fun to watch and a delight to listen to. They’re endlessly fascinating and very photogenic. The lives of bees and humans are intricately intertwined. The bee symbol was part of the Egyptian hieroglyphic language; Hindu gods are often associated with bees; the Quran records specific instructions to bees; there are references to bees in the Bible; and Buddhists point out that the bee does no harm, instead taking only what is needed. Ancient civilizations admired the industry, organization and hierarchical structure of bee life. Napoleon adopted the bee as his symbol. And today the bee is a style inspiration for fabrics, jewelry and even architecture.Throughout our history, most people have generally taken bees for granted. But now they are under pressure. Writers and conservationists have worked hard to raise our awareness of their plight, and nowadays no respectable community is far from a few hives. So progress is being made, but there is much more to do.This book is a celebration of the life and work of the bee. With quotes from poets and philosophers, Bindi Irwin and Winnie the Pooh, proverbial wisdom and Shakespeare, Buzz reminds us to respect and protect this extraordinary insect. Despite their critical importance for human survival, you won’t find bees listed in the index of most major biographies, and there are no superstar beekeepers, but it would be wise to remember that their profession is nobler than most. They bring us flowers, food and honey, and the life of the hive is complex and fascinating. With quotes from poets and philosophers, Bindi Irwin and Winnie the Pooh, proverbial wisdom and Shakespeare, Buzz reminds us to respect and protect this valuable creature. Bees are endlessly fascinating and very photogenic, and the lives of bees and humans are intricately intertwined. Buzz captures bees in all their moods, from serious (every bee has a job to do) to quirky (they communicate using the waggle dance). Everyone from Shakespeare to Winnie the Pooh is quoted in celebration of this beneficial insect. Autorid: Adam Langstroth

A translation and facsimile reproduction of a unique 18th century French manuscript that provides colour recipes and samples for producing dyes for the textiles of the day. With analysis and essays setting it in context. Persian blue, pomegranate flower, spiny lobster, wine soup, pale flesh, dove breast, golden wax, grass green, green sand, rotten olive, modest plum, agate, rich French gray, gunpowder of the English...these are just some of the colour names of old fabric to fire the imagination. The Dyer's Handbook concerns a unique manuscript from the eighteenth century; a dyers memoirs from Languedoc, containing recipes for dyes with corresponding colour samples. It is an exceptional document, hugely rare and of great significance not only to textile historians but dyers and colourists today, as thanks to the information in the manuscript the colours can be reproduced exactly, with the same ingredients, or reproduced using modern techniques by matching the colour samples. To the English translation of the text, together with facsimile pages reproduced in colour from the original manuscript, are added essays meant to situate it in its historical, economic and technological contexts. For those historians who have long been fascinated by the change in scale and the amount of innovation that occurred in woollen cloth production in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, The Dyer's Handbook brings first-hand insight into the daily preoccupations and tasks of a key actor in the success story of the Languedocian broadcloth production specially devised for export to the Levant. Even non-specialists may be interested in understanding the clever management and technical organisation that made it possible for the author to produce, dye, finish, pack and export up to 1,375 pieces of superfine broadcloth per year, representing nearly 51 km of cloth. Autorid: Dominique Cardon

One of the most distinctive features of Islamic design is the evolution of an increasingly abstract and repetitive repertoire of motifs, which are shared among all media metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, tilework and textiles. In textiles the main themes are based on angular and geometric shapes vertical and horizontal striped bands; hexagons and octagons, which can be linked and infinitely extended; stylized and rhythmic scrolls of foliage and flowers; and Arabic calligraphy, of which the letters can be formed into continuous borders, panels and medallions. These motifs can be used separately or combined into complex patterns, of which the repetitive and two-dimensional features are ideal for textile production, especially where varying lengths are required for hangings, curtains, robes and shawls. Valued for their role in the subtleties of court ceremonial and fashion, these textiles were also much admired beyond the Islamic lands. The exceptional collection published here ranges widely in region, material and technique. There are textiles and garments from North Africa, Syria, Arabia, Iran, Turkey and the Indian subcontinent linked by a shared vocabulary of ornament evidence of the international nature of Islamic design. Materials represented are silk the most prestigious of fibers, requiring highly respected weavers wool, cotton and linen. Decoration is based on variations of weave and color and embellishment through embroidery, printing and appliqué and illustrates the work of both professional and domestic workers. The strengths of the collection are concentrated in the textile production of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which, thanks to the basically conservative nature of textile technique and design, preserve and continue the traditions established in the medieval Islamic world. They are important in an assessment of Islamic textiles both for their quality and as illustrations of survival and adaptation in a major industry. Their heritage reaches back well over a thousand years, even though their very high perishability means that for the earlier part of the tradition our knowledge is reliant very largely on written sources. These, however, attest to the superb quality and quantity of textiles at the courts of the period. Autorid: Jennifer Scarce, Jennifer Wearden

Inspired by travel, surfing and a healthy outdoors lifestyle, Good Vibes Cookbook is the latest book by the authors of the Surf Café Cookbook and Surf Café Living. Packed with delicious, nutritious recipes using clean foods, it beckons you to enjoy vibrant, tasty dishes that are good for you. Based on the West Coast of Ireland, authors Jane and Myles Lamberth are behind the successful surfside café, Shells, in Strandhill. Here they have tried and tested all the recipes in the book, to bring you the best locally-produced, easy-to-make food. Good Vibes Cookbook brings together a variety influences from their global travels and their lifestyle at home in Ireland. You’ll find the pages stuffed with nourishing, mouth-watering recipes that will enrich your diet and make you feel great. Wake up to energizing snacks such as the Super Green ‘Superman’ Smoothie, Buddha Breakfast Bowl, Ricotta Hotcakes and Coconut Butter Coffee. Learn how to create amazing dishes like Asian Slaw, Moroccan Butternut Squash Tagine, Pea and Trout Salad, Slow Poached Coconut Chicken and Hazelnut Lamb Koftas. Feed your sweet tooth with healthy Elderflower and Raspberry Cake, and Vegan Chocolate Ice-cream. Awesome photography will encourage you to spend more time in the kitchen, fuel your body the right way and ensure that you feel the good vibes every time you flick through the pages of the cookbook. You’ll be inspired to live a more fulfilled life packed with great food, outdoor living and a taste of the ocean. From this book you will:Master your cooking and plan your week ahead with authentic, clean recipesWake up to power-boosting breakfastsDiscover how to make vibrant, healthy lunchesIndulge your sweet side with both naughty and nourishing treatsBe inspired to create simple and satisfying suppers Get the good vibes! Autorid: Jane Lamberth, Myles Lamberth

This stunning collection of wildlife photography features moose, turtles, dragonflies, shorebirds, hawks, and songbirds from the marshlands of Point Pelee to the wilderness north of Lake Superior. Explore parks and trails where colourful birds and turtles live. Behold wetlands where moose browse. Delight in vibrant butterflies and bumblebees that pollinate wildflowers. Discover all this and so much more as you travel across the province through the pages of Ontario Wildlife Photography. From the Ottawa Valley and the Frontenac Arch in the east to the shores of Lake Huron in the west, and from areas north of Lake Superior to Canadas southernmost destination on Lake Erie, Ontario Wildlife Photography immerses you in outstanding photography from an appealing array of locations. Learn why trout depend on healthy forests, the secrets of colourful salamanders, where to find shorebirds and herons, and so much more. This timeless book of acclaimed wildlife photographs inspires discovery and conservation and also makes a beautiful and meaningful gift. Autorid: Noah Cole

The story of Wilhelmina Yazzie and her son's effort to seek an adequate education in New Mexico schools revealed an educational system with poor policy implementation, inadequate funding, and piecemeal educational reform. The 2018 decision in the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit proved what has always been known: the educational needs of Native American students were not being met. In this superb collection of essays, the contributors cover the background and significance of the lawsuit and its impact on racial and social politics. The Yazzie Case provides essential reading for educators, policy analysts, attorneys, professors, and students to understand the historically entrenched racism and colonial barriers impacting all Native American students in New Mexico's public schools. It constructs a new vision and calls for transformational change to resolve the systemic challenges plaguing Native American students in New Mexico's public education system. Contributors Georgina Badoni Cynthia Benally Rebecca Blum Martínez Nathaniel Charley Melvatha R. Chee Shiv Desai Donna Deyhle Terri Flowerday Wendy S. Greyeyes Alex Kinsella Lloyd L. Lee Tiffany S. Lee Nancy López Hondo Louis (photographer) Glenabah Martinez Natalie Martinez Jonathan Nez Carlotta Penny Bird Preston Sanchez Karen C. Sanchez-Griego Christine Sims Leola Tsinnajinnie Paquin Vincent Werito Wilhelmina Yazzie Autorid: Wendy S. Greyeyes, Lloyd L. Lee, Glenabah Michelle Martinez

“A game-changing book for parents and hosts alike. Say goodbye to making separate meals, and say hello to a united table!” —Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, DNM, DC, leading functional medicine expert and bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, Intuitive Fasting, and Gut FeelingsFeaturing more than 100 family-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipes—including gluten free, grain free, paleo, vegan, and more—for everyone. Preparing a meal is an act of love for yourself and the ones you share it with. In this stunning cookbook, Chay Wike, author of the home cooking and lifestyle blog The Kitchen Commune, offers a guide to reclaiming your health and nourishing your family and friends with easy, delicious, allergen-friendly recipes for all seasons. With gorgeous photographs and brilliant swaps and tips, the recipes within are endlessly customizable and will inspire readers to: Learn how to enliven a simple dish with vibrant sauces like Chay’s House Chimichurri, Chipotle Aioli, and Creamy Thai Pesto.Start the morning with Fluffy Silver Dollar Pancakes; a Super Green Veg + Fruit Shake; or Beans, Greens + Broken Eggs. Enjoy bright and colorful salads and sides, from Chicory Chop Salad to Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Caper-Currant Relish to grain-free, artisanal breads. Prepare show-stopping mains, including Whole Roasted Branzino; Chicken Thighs with Green Olives, Dates, Lemon + Butter Lettuce; and Eggplant Moussaka Bake with Fresh Almond Ricotta. Satisfy a sweet tooth with Caramel-Pear Galette, Shortbread Tea Biscuits, Dark Chocolate Cake with Sweet Potato Frosting, and much more.Cooking without certain ingredients doesn’t have to be restrictive. Chay emphasizes nutrient-dense whole foods that everyone can enjoy, including updates on familiar classics, easy substitutions with ingredients already in your pantry, and flavorful sauces that will make you want to lick your plate clean. Throughout, The Kitchen Commune celebrates the art of eating together. After all, food should be joyful for everyone—and now it can be. Autorid: Chay Wike

Feel great about snacking and stay in the fat-burning zone with these 75 nutritious and delicious low-carb recipes that are free from refined sugar and allergens such as grains, gluten, and dairy. Snacks are essential for getting the proper amount of nutrients and keeping us energized during busy days at work, school, and the gym. Quick and Easy Low Carb Snacks, a shorter and more concise adaptation of Super Low Carb Snacks, provides nourishing snack options that fit your keto, Paleo, or low-glycemic diet. While most snacks are made of carb-laden, allergy-provoking ingredients, these low-carb snack recipes are filled with healthy ingredients that you can feel good about including in your diet. You’ll find plenty of superfoods, like coconuts, sweet potatoes, and almonds. Many of the recipes are quick and easy to make, and most take under 15 minutes to prepare! The sweet and savory low-carb snacks include: Cauliflower Pizza Bites Zucchini Muffins Crispy Okra Sticks Chicken Maple Sausage Meatballs Cinnamon Donut Holes Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Fat Bombs Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs Stilton and Chive Fat Bombs Key Lime Smoothie Creamy Keto Coffee With Quick and Easy Low Carb Snacks, you’ll always be ready with a delicious, wholesome snack to keep you and your family going. Autorid: Martina Slajerova, Dana Carpender

Find it! In the garden contains 25 things for children to search for whilst out the back of the house, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for worms, flower pots and weeds amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge! Autorid: Richardson Puzzles and Games

The hidden meanings of the Beatles’ most esoteric lyrics and sounds are revealed by a rare insider who spent two decades with the man who made “meditation,” “mantra,” and “yoga” household words: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “I absolutely love this book. Between the stories and the pictures, many I’ve not seen before, this is truly a spiritual journey.” —Chris O’Dell, author of Miss O’Dell, My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, and the Women They LovedThe spiritual journey of the Beatles is the story of an entire generation of visionaries in the sixties who transformed the world. The Beatles turned Western culture upside down and brought Indian philosophy to the West more effectively than any guru. The Inner Light illumines hidden meanings of the Beatles’ India-influenced lyrics and sounds, decoded by Susan Shumsky—a rare insider who spent two decades in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of the Beatles’ mentor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “With clarity, depth, and impeccable research, an exceptionally comprehensive book filled with engaging tales and fresh insights that even diehard Beatles fans will find illuminating.” —Philip Goldberg, author of American Veda: From Emerson and The Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West This eye-opening book draws back the curtain on the Beatles’ experiments with psychedelics, meditation, chanting, and Indian music. Among many shocking revelations never before revealed, we discover who invented "raga rock" (not the Beatles), the real identity of rare Indian instruements and musicians on their tracks, which Beatle was the best meditator (not George), why the Beatles left India in a huff, John and George’s attempts to return, Maharishi’s accurate prediction, and who Sexy Sadie, Jojo, Bungalow Bill, Dear Prudence, Blackbird, My Sweet Lord, Hare Krishna, and the Fool on the Hill really were. “This book reminds us in illuminating fashion why Susan is the premier thinker about India’s key influence upon the direction of the Beatles’ art. In vivid and stirring detail, she traces the Fabs’ spiritual awakening from Bangor to Rishikesh and beyond.” —Kenneth Womack, author of John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life Half a century later, the Beatles have sold more records than any other recording artist. A new generation wants to relive the magic of the flower-power era and is now discovering the message of this iconic band and its four superstars. For people of all nations and ages, the Beatles’ mystique lives on. The Inner Light is Susan Shumsky’s gift to their legacy. Autorid: Susan Shumsky

Profiles over fifty dye plants that can be used to create an all-natural color palette, and shares garden layouts, simple dye techniques, and instructions for treating fabrics. Homegrown botanical dyes are in, and they’re part of today’s shift toward natural and organic living. “A new generation discovers grow-it-yourself dyes,” (NY Times 4/4/12). And you don’t have to have a degree in chemistry do create your own natural dyes. It just takes a garden plot and a kitchen. A Garden to Dye For shows how super-simple it is to plant and grow a dyer’s garden and create beautiful dyes. Many of these plants may already be in our cutting, cottage or food gardens, ready for double duty. These special plants can fit right in with traditional garden themes. A Garden to Dye For features 40-plus plants that the gardener-crafter can grow for an all-natural, customized color palette. A dyer’s garden can be a mosaic of flowers, herbs, roots and fruits that lend us their pigments to beautify other areas of our lives. The richly photographed book is divided between the garden and the dye process, with garden layouts, plant profiles, dye extraction and uses, step-by-step recipes and original, engaging DIY projects. This is the book that bridges the topic of plant dyes to mainstream gardeners, the folks who enjoy growing the plants as much as using them in craft projects. Home-grown botanical dyes are in, and they're part of today's shift toward natural and organic living. "A new generation discovers grow-it-yourself dyes," says the New York Times. And you don't have to have a degree in chemistry to create your own natural dyes. It just takes a garden plot and a kitchen. A Garden to Dye For shows how super-simple it is to plant and grow a dyer's garden and create beautiful dyes. Many of these plants may already be in our cutting, cottage or food gardens, ready for double duty. These special plants can fit right in with traditional garden themes. A Garden to Dye For features 40-plus plants that the gardener-crafter can grow for an all-natural, customized color palette. A dyer's garden can be a mosaic of flowers, herbs, roots and fruits that lend us their pigments to beautify other areas of our lives. The richly photographed book is divided between the garden and the dye process, with garden layouts, plant profiles, dye extraction and uses, step-by-step recipes and original, engaging DIY projects. This is the book that bridges the topic of plant dyes to mainstream gardeners, the folks who enjoy growing the plants as much as using them in craft projects. www.agardentodyefor; and on Facebook: A Garden to Dye For. Autorid: Chris McLaughlin

A popular social-media star known for her fantastic cupcakes shares 20 delicious cake and frosting recipes along with 50 whimsical decorating projects, inspiring bakers of all ages to create charming, festive cupcakes for holidays, celebrations and everyday fun. Illustrations. You don’t need to be a professional baker to decorate like one! Create your own amazing cupcake creations with social media star Rachel Lindsay.With over three million fans on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, Rachel Lindsay of Caked by Rach has earned a reputation for fantastically fun cupcakes that are actually super simple to create. Her playful, whimsical creations have inspired bakers of all skill levels to be more creative with their cupcakes.Cupcakes for Any Occasion features 20 scrumptious cake and frosting recipes and over 50 super-creative decorating projects for holidays, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and pretty much anything else worth celebrating. Rachel’s cupcakes are anything but bland; they’re creative, clever, and absolutely delicious. Bakers of all ages will be charmed by her simple, delightful designs like Halloween ghosts, Christmas trees, butterflies, penguins, and even spaghetti and meatballs. Here’s what’s included:Over 50 decorating projects and recipes for everything from spooky Halloween sweets to festive holiday treats to fanciful flowers and lots more. Simple decorating and baking techniques that anyone can master using simple tools that anyone can afford.20 scrumptious recipes for cupcake bases and buttercream frostings that can be mixed and matched for any project in the book.Detailed, step-by-step photography that guides you through each project from start to finish.With straightforward instructions and easy to execute techniques, Rachel’s exciting creations are simple enough that anyone can make them. Prepare to dazzle your family and friends! Autorid: Rachel Lindsay

What fools these mortals be!?—Puck, Act III, Scene 2, 115Join Bottom the Weaver, Oberon and Titania, and the confused lovers in a series of events so outrageous it must be a dream! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: A Midsummer Night's Dream is an unprecedented kid's introduction to William Shakespeare's beloved classic comedy. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple prose?—here with engaging present-tense narrative to mimic the immediacy of a play. Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader from Athens to the enchanted woods, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to find the magical flower and switch Bottom's human head for a donkey's! Fans of the play will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this outrageous tale over . . . and over . . . and over again! What fools these mortals be!?—Puck, Act III, Scene 2, 115Join Bottom the Weaver, Oberon and Titania, and the confused lovers in a series of events so outrageous it must be a dream! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: A Midsummer Night's Dream is an unprecedented, fun, entertaining, and stunning kid's introduction to William Shakespeare's beloved classic comedy. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics for kids, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple, child-friendly prose—here with engaging present-tense narrative to mimic the immediacy of a play. Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader from Athens to the enchanted woods, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to find the magical flower and switch Bottom's human head for a donkey's! Fans of the play will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this outrageous tale over . . . and over . . . and over again! What fools these mortals be!?—Puck, Act III, Scene 2, 115Join Bottom the Weaver, Oberon and Titania, and the confused lovers in a series of events so outrageous it must be a dream! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: A Midsummer Night's Dream is an unprecedented, fun, entertaining, and stunning kid's introduction to William Shakespeare's beloved classic comedy. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics for kids, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple, child-friendly prose—here with engaging present-tense narrative to mimic the immediacy of a play. Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader from Athens to the enchanted woods, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to find the magical flower and switch Bottom's human head for a donkey's! Fans of the play will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this outrageous tale over . . . and over . . . and over again! Autorid: Brooke Jorden, Olga Skomorokhova

Discover Earth's amazing beauty! Pink lakes, giant crystal caves, ice flowers, and polar lights are some of the spectacular natural phenomena featured in this large format book. The stunning illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about the phenomena and the science behind them. • Supersized spreads with eye-catching illustrations that capture readers' attention • Bite-sized explanations about each phenomena • Educational content reviewed by experts An indispensable resource for any child's library! • Great family and classroom read-aloud book. • Nonfiction books for kids • Educational books for elementary school students Autorid: Philippe Nessmann, Alex Asfour

Coaching Tools, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 offer a treasure trove of applied tools and techniques - a resource that has hitherto not existed and could never have been achieved without the valuable contributions and support of over 100 coaches who helped create these books. Contained within these three volumes are over 320 tried-and-tested 'favourite' coaching tools with expert insight into their use, described in user friendly terms. The tools are varied, reflecting the range of contributors, and drawing disparately from Behavioural, Cognitive Behavioural, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Solution-focused, Mindfulness and Neuroscience frameworks amongst others. The contributors include Marshall Goldsmith, Haesun Moon, Dr Woody Woodward, Michael Bungay Stanier, Suzy Green, Ilona Boniwell, Kaveh Mir, Naeema Pasha, Johan Frederik Banzhaf, David Love, Karen Foy, Julie Flower, Claudia Day, Jelena Jovanovic Moon, Maggie Grieve, Sam Isaacson, Jonathan Passmore and many more. Fully illustrated in colour, each tool is presented in a simple to use step-by-step guide, making this an essential contribution to every coach's and leader's personal library. Autorid: Jonathan Passmore, Maggie Grieve, Julie Flower, Claudia Day, Jelena Jovanovic Moon

"Explores the beautiful, comic, and endearing qualities of over fifteen bird species that live among California's oaks"-- The first book on the birds of California's oaks, from our most lyrical and observant wanderer of the woods.With charm and delight, The Birds in the Oaks introduces us to the birds who burrow, forage, and soar among California's keystone trees. The mighty oak hosts a multitude of avian denizens—from canopy hoppers to ground nesters to short-billed surface pluckers—who rely on the trees' well-stocked pantry of acorns, insects, and flowers for sustenance and shelter. Spunky kinglets, crimson-eyed towhees, cuddle-craving bushtits, intrepid nuthatches, and impudent wrens are among the many memorable cast members in this pageant of oak-allied birds.Jack Gedney lyrically conveys the beautiful, comic, and endearing qualities of over fifteen bird species, each profile paired with an illustration by Angelina Gedney. His bird-filled tales of adaptation, ingenuity, and sheer persistence also bring to light the warp and weft of cross-species interdependence. The Birds in the Oaks reveals to us the utter joy of birds, the superabundant world of the oaks, and the innumerable interconnections these living beings create. Autorid: Jack Gedney, Angelina Gedney

Find 26 of the best backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest with this comprehensive guide, complete with maps and essential details.Whether you’re a hiker looking for new challenges or a seasoned backpacker in search of unique routes, find your favorite scenic escapes in Oregon. Prepare yourself for colorful desert canyonlands, stunning wildflower meadows, glacier-clad mountains, and more! Expert authors Becky Ohlsen and Douglas Lorain present 26 of the best backpacking opportunities in the country. Explore the various landscapes of the Wallowa Mountains. See the peaks of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters in the High Cascades, as well as the gaping chasm of Hells Canyon. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful settings, and attainable daily mileage goals.A trusted guide since 1999, this updated edition provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, total mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, and required permits—not to mention professional photographs and detailed maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you find the exact adventure you seek. As an added bonus, the authors include recommendations for 14 additional backpacking trips. Whether you have three days or two weeks, an adventure filled with spectacular sights and superb vistas awaits.Inside you’ll find:26 premier backpacking trips, ranging from a few days to a couple of weeksCarefully crafted itineraries that offer geographic diversity and attainable mileage goalsThe authors’ ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficultyNeed-to-know details, such as trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, and moreBonus: author recommendations for 14 additional backpacking trips Autorid: Becky Ohlsen, Douglas Lorain