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A complete guide to using acrylic paints creatively, by an exciting and talented new author. Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy and imagination show through in every part of his work; and in this book he shares his painting techniques and methods with you.

Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a stunning collection of gorgeous gifts, soft furnishings, kitchen items, bags, clothes and accessories to make and embroider. Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by the 35...

The book uses the seasonal checklists, advice and hard-won experience of the UK's best-known no-dig gardener to plan a year's veg growing. The information is taken from the author's successful Charles Dowding Vegetable Course and arranged in a useful monthly journal so that no activity is overloo...

Telling the food story of spring, summer, autumn and winter, this is the definitive guide to cooking the right things all through the year. When it comes to the tastiest food, keeping in touch with the rhythm of nature allows us to cook the most delicious recipes with the freshest, flavoursome in...

Create weird and wonderful knitted dolls with a Gothic theme using the knitting patterns in this book. Each doll is artfully and distinctively dressed in knitted outfits and accessories that any goth would be proud of. The simple patterns mean that knitters of all abilities can enjoy making these...

Bursting with 20 gorgeous projects for babies, mums and dads, this book contains a mix of fun play items and must-have practical projects. It contains everyday necessaries, such as bibs, burp cloths, a hooded towel, a portable high chair, a baby nest and nursery storage, as well as items to stimu...

Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels! Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels! Written by two school librarians obsessed with making stuff, this easy-to-follow guide is full of hands-on, low-cost makerspace projects th...

For artists of all skill levels, 'Figure Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels' covers every aspect, from conceptualising a composition with characters and backgrounds, to lighting models.

Capturing both the delicacy and majesty of his subject, Andrew Forkner's book provides you with all you need to paint a range of bird species in acrylics, taking in birds of prey, songbirds and waterbirds.