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This text is designed to enable cat owners to understand their feline friend better as well as to protect it from hazards and illness, monitor its health, deal with emergencies, and cope with ageing. The book includes complementary medicine for cats and advice on feeding.
Smoothies!
This book contains 75 recipes for delicious smoothies and juices. There are healthy recipes which contain nothing more than fresh fruit and vegetables juices; others which contain yogurt and soy milk and then luxurious treats which are made using ice cream and sorbets. In addition to the recipes there is information on the equipment required, ingredients and serving suggestions.
Serious About Sport: Cycling
For all those who want to move up a gear, this practical guide to cycling techniques and training exercises will help you get better and get fitter. Written by an experienced cyclist and cycling coach, as well as a personal trainer and sports nutrition expert, the book gives full information on how to improve such vital techniques as pedalling, cornering, hill climbing and riding in wet weather as well as providing expert race advice on paceline training, chasing a pack and post-race recovery. Both mental and physical fitness are covered and an important section on nutrition will guide you to the correct foods to fuel your body. The chapter on cross-training and general fitness gives a list of exercises for each muscle group accompanied by clear anatomical drawings. Finally training programmes aimed at a range of fitness levels and abilities allow the reader to put the advice gained to good use, improving stamina and strength whilst also fine-tuning technique. This title is suitable for: amateur cyclists wanting to learn more about the sport and build up a training programme; long-term cycling enthusiasts seeking to improve their technique and perhaps move into competitive cycling; and, anyone interested in taking up a new sport or starting a fitness regime, with a focus on having fun and developing a skill as well as improving stamina.
Lighthouses
The Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1851: James Chance, of the glass-making firm Chance Brothers, is nervously showcasing a new lens, that, unknown to him, will revolutionise lighthouse production, propel his family business into a position of world leadership, save countless lives and have far-reaching consequences for trade, empire and the map of the world.This is where «Lighthouses» begins. The true-life story that follows is of one man and his family's unexpected role in an exciting race to perfect this technology, against European rivals and colleagues, as they strive to regain for Britain the leadership position she had lost to the French in the 1820s.This fascinating story places James Chance and the Chance Brothers firm against the backdrop of a time in which lighthouse manufacture was transformed from a craft into a scientific, high-precision industry. As a tool for globalisation, and with immense strategic and economic value, lighthouses helped to establish a network of communications that transformed the trade maps of countries and empires.
Let Freedom Reign
On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president, uttering the words 'let freedom reign' as part of his famous inaugural address. More than 100,000 people turned up to hear him speak. Mandela's great skill as an orator has enabled him to use the power of words as an important weapon in his fight against discrimination and injustice in the world. This collection, which marks the 20th anniversary of Mandela's release from prison in February 1990, explores how his electrifying speeches and impressive rhetoric helped bring about social and political change in South Africa, through, among other things, the dismantling of the apartheid system. Throughout his lifetime, Mandela has spoken about and written on such issues as global warming, HIV/AIDS, human rights, racism and discrimination and women's rights, and some of these are showcased in «Let Freedom Reign». In this book, author Henry Russell analyses the linguistic features, content and context of Mandela's speeches, revealing the oratory skill behind this great man's most inspiring words.
The Cook's Bible of Ingredients
While we’d all love to be a celebrity with a personal staff at our beck and call, what’s a real girl to do? Catherine Mortimer has spent over ten years interviewing stars and their stylists, hairdressers, and makeup artists. She’s learned their secrets—and now she reveals them, in this must-have collection of 501 tried-and-tested tips for looking gorgeous and feeling fabulous! Best of all, these ideas aren’t about having a big budget or spending hours at the makeup table or spa; these are wonderfully sneaky, marvelously doable beauty tricks to help every woman make the most of whatever gifts Mother Nature gave her.
501 Easy Health Tips
Every day, the newspapers reveal new, often conflicting advice about slimming and exercise. For those who want to live wholesomely, but don't know how to cut through the commentary, «501 Easy Health Tips» provides a wealth of simple, effective ideas for making positive lifestyle changes – one day at a time. Author and nutritionist Kellie Collins' foolproof diet, fitness and nutrition tips are guaranteed to contribute to weight loss and a more energetic lifestyle. The book includes everything from quick, delicious recipes and methods for jump-starting and maintaining an efficient metabolism to easy-to-implement exercise tips and ideas for relaxation and reducing stress. Written in a lively, accessible style, but grounded in hard science, «501 Easy Health Tips» is the ultimate guide to creating a better body, inside and out.
501 Easy Look & Feel Good Tips
Traditional needlecrafts are as popular as ever as more and more of us are seeking to 'make do and mend' as a way of saving money. However, making beautiful and original handmade items is a great way to add style and glamour to your home – and can be fun too. As part of a series, «Love…Sewing» contains a collection of 25 wonderful projects – all of which are really easy to create. Soft furnishings are an essential part of any home – colour, texture and pattern add warmth and comfort. Using simple sewing techniques and bright, fresh fabrics, this book shows you how to create a range of soft furnishings and other items, from cushions, throws and bags to a cot quilt, table linen and even a blind. All the projects have clear step-by-step instructions and photographs taking you through the various stages, making them straightforward and simple, even for the beginner. A basics section at the front of the book takes you through all the essential techniques, from simple hems and seams to piping and buttonholes.
Love... Sewing
This must-have compendium features 130 most popular savory and sweet recipes from around the world. Dishes from the US, Caribbean, North Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean, Europe, India and Asia are featured. Burgers, risottos, pasta dishes, curries, mezze, pizzas, stir-fries, patties, stews, rotis, desserts – all make an appearance. The book is broken down into starters, mains, sides and desserts. Any unusual ingredients or terms are fully explained at the front of the book.
Big Book of Family Meals
Starting at the very beginning of the beading process, Simple Beginnings: Beading teaches you everything you need to know to become an accomplished beading artist. It leads you step-by-step through the basic tools, materials and techniques for creating unique bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings and more.
Learn the shapes, sizes, grades and materials of beads. Go inside the beader's toolbox to discover must-have tools and how to care for them. Become familiar with soldering, stringing materials, findings, and clasps. Get advice on organizing your workspace and displaying your creations. Detailed instructions and inspiring color photographs show how to successfully make wearable works of art. A wide range of projects is offered for all skill levels-beginners, intermediate beaders and advanced craft enthusiasts-so you will always have a new challenge on hand as your confidence increases.