Everything you need to know to sew your own clothes and home furnishings.Demystify your sewing machine and get to grips with essential techniques with The Sewing Book. This bestselling guide covers over 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing you how to create everything from seams and hems to darts, gathers, and collars.Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs to suit your measurements, get to grips with tools and materials,...

Do you have a deep-rooted fear of flying, or would you simply like to be more relaxed when you get on a plane? In this informative and accessible guide, veteran airline pilot Captain Keith Godfrey and psychologist Dr Alison Smith welcome you aboard and take you through everything from take-off to touchdown, helping you to feel more confident and at ease when journeying by air. Many of the questions that trouble nervous flyers are addressed; for example:• What is turbulence?•...

This title was first published in 2000: John Petts (1914-1991) is one of the outstanding wood-engravers of the twentieth century. His stunning prints featuring Welsh mountains and the people who live amongst them reflect his deep concern for the history of the land and are distinguished by his profound understanding of the physical and psychological properties of light. Extensively illustrated, John Petts and the Caseg Press spans the entire career of this reclusive artist and offers the f...

Our illustrated guide to the domestic cat, valued by humans for companionship for at least 9,500 years and the most popular pet in the world. This is what you need to know before you accept responsibility for your small and furry “bundle-of-fun”!Contents:All About CatsIntroductionGeneticsAnatomyPhysiologySensesHealth— Diseases— PoisoningBehavior— Sociability— Grooming— Fighting— Hunti...

This book demonstrates the pain and confusion that arrive with personal loss, in a young heart. It can serve as a tool for families to open heart-felt discussion and to help young ones move forward.

Song of Siwa: Chapter Summaries Beginning (lines 1-65). Ethereal description of the hidden valley Siwa; Marzuk and his clan of Ice-Age hunters seek protection from environmental changes; Marzuk senses approaching ice will doom his people; Marzuk leads his clan to new caves near the Sea of Vanton; Pine-tree spirits speak to Marzuk that death awaits if his clan remains by the sea; Marzuk completes construction of pine-log rafts to cross the Sea of Vanton; Clan members debate whether or not t...

Despite decades of efforts to combat homelessness, many people continue to experience it in Canada’s major cities. There are a number of barriers that prevent effective responses to homelessness, including a lack of agreement on the fundamental question: what is homelessness?In Multiple Barriers, Alison Smith explores the forces that shape intergovernmental and multilevel governance dynamics to help better understand why, despite the best efforts of community and advocacy ...

This book is an honest portrayal of the anger, confusion and hurt that follows loss, in a child's life. It serves as a subtle reminder of the different type of grief journey experienced by a child.

Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking e-guide.Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything you need to make timeless wardrobe staples that can be easily adapted to suit your style.Choose the perfect fabrics for any project, try your hand at a range of machine-sewing...

"An impressive curriculum in creating beautifully crafted garments ... If you don’t have the opportunity to learn from Alison Smith in person, this book is the next best thing." – ThreadsWhether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, ...

Lore and legend, folklore and tales, interwoven with beasts and ghostly castles. Vistas of a landscape visited by the holy pilgrims of Saint Cuthbert. Pagan and Christianity playing a merry tune in the words.Pastimes that shape our future, resonating through the centuries in song, stories and poetry.Well-placed fear of the lonely moors - for who lives on these bleak landscapes?Beasts such as the Picktree brag, half-man, half-horse, with sightings st...

Create your own designs, mix and match classic pattern pieces, discover your style. This is the only dressmaking pattern book you’ll ever needOne Pattern, 1000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Bestselling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure toile based on the book’s cor...