Basketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts. As far back as the time of the Israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices. Of necessity it was born, and in its infancy was made into simple forms, but very soon its importance to man was so duly felt and appreciated that new forms took shape, and its uses were so extended that the early basket makers vied with one another in producing pleasing work and in discovering new and various kinds of materials to put i...

Basketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts. As far back as the time of the Israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices. Of necessity it was born, and in its infancy was made into simple forms, but very soon its importance to man was so duly felt and appreciated that new forms took shape, and its uses were so extended that the early basket makers vied with one another in producing pleasing work and in discovering new and various kinds of materials to put i...

"Practical Basketry" by Anna A. Gill is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and craft of basket weaving. The book offers a rich exploration of various techniques, materials, and styles, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced crafters. Gill's clear instructions and detailed illustrations provide readers with the tools they need to create beautiful and functional baskets. The emphasis on practical skills ensures that readers can apply what they learn to produce un...

Social, Mobile, and Emerging Media around the World: Communication Case Studies is an edited collection of cutting edge research on the practical applications of diverse types of emerging media technologies in a variety of industries and in many different regions of the world. In recent years, emergent social media have initiated a revolution comparable in impact to the industrial revolution or the invention of the Internet. Today, social media’s usage statistics are mind-boggling: almost ...

Celebrating 40 years of Whatever Next! this new audio edition, beautifully read by Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland), is the perfect way to introduce young listeners to this classic bedtime tale.Join in the fun and fly to the moon and back with Baby Bear in this special fortieth anniversary edition of Whatever Next! Featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content.Baby Bear wants to go on one m...

Celebrate 45 years of Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last with this special anniversary audio edition, brought to life by Anna Maxwell Martin.An all-time favourite bedtime story, Peace at Last has delighted generations, and is cherished by tired parents and carers, all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear.Enjoy sharing this enduring classic with loved ones.With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable B...

Three classic, much-loved Bear Family stories by Jill Murphy are brought to life by Anna Maxwell Martin, perfect for listening to before bed, at home, in the car or any time at all!Enter the cosy world of Jill Murphy's Bear Family and adventure to the moon with Baby Bear in Whatever Next!, discover all the nighttime noises as Mr Bear struggles to sleep in Peace at Last, and muddle through a disaster of a day in Just One of Those Days....

From bestselling author of Peace at Last, Jill Murphy, this is an imaginative tale of a little girl and who she meets On the Way Home. Brought to life by Anna Maxwell Martin.Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?!

**A wonderfully warm and relatable audio story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family!Bringing the story to life with heartwarming narration from Anna Maxwell Martin, this audio story is the perfect way to introduce young listeners to this classic bedtime tale.**Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his...

Professor James Moriarty has but one desire left in his shattered life: to stop the man who ruined him from harming anyone else. Then he meets Angelina Gould and his world turns upside down.At the International Exhibition, an exploding steam engine kills a man. When Moriarty tries to figure out what happened, he comes up against Sherlock Holmes, sent to investigate by Moriarty’s old enemy. Holmes collects evidence that points at Moriarty, who realizes he must either solve the crime...

Professor and Mrs. Moriarty each take on a small case to fill the time before their next play opens. They place a bet on who will finish first. James will find out if three old soldiers have been cheated of their discharge pay. Angelina must find a missing servant, presumed to have been poached.But as they start asking questions, things take a dark turn. They uncover corruption at the heart of a circle of Army officers. A man is murdered, a friend is blamed, and Sherlock Holmes is ...

An old friend brings a strange problem to Professor and Mrs. Moriarty: either his theater is being haunted by an angry ghost or someone is trying to drive him into bankruptcy. That would shut down his Christmas pantomime before it opens, throwing two hundred people out of work. The Moriartys can’t let that happen! Besides, Angelina is longing to play the lead in a West End show and James needs a bigger challenge than yet another high-stakes game of whist.But the day they move into ...