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Ever wondered where those socks go? Once there were two ... now only one! The mystery unravels as we follow the story of some very strange creatures - the Sock Pixies.

The definitive story of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in top-class rallying - an adventure that began in 1993, and finally came to an end over a decade later. The book covers all major events, including a brief look at rivals from the time, and uses stunning contemporary photography to help enthusiasts take a trip down memory lane.

A compact and handy guide to buying your perfect Mk3 MX-5. Whether you are looking for a daily driver or a show-stopping low mileage concourse car this guide will help you cut through the bad examples to find your next car.

The definitive history of the third generation Mazda MX-5, which was also known as the Miata or the Roadster. The book covers all model types in all major markets, and uses contemporary photography gathered from around the world to guide owners and enthusiasts through a minefield of variations.

The Blue Meanie is a Tarmac-terrorising Boy Racer who learns that it takes a lot more than attitude to be the King when he finds himself competing at the drag strip. Can he take on the fastest racers at the track, or will he cheat his way to the top? A bedtime story for petrolhead kids, beautifully illustrated by Colin Hardy.

Easy sewing patterns for beautiful bird designs, made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular species, each pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished little birdies would make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories that will make your friends into avid twitchers!

Resin craft is an exciting way to make jewellery and other accessories. Learn how to create everything from earrings to key rings with this definitive guide to resin craft. Packed full of step-by-step instructions for techniques such as mixing and pouring resin, creating your own moulds, adding jewellery findings and using pigments and inks.

A collection of 18 English paper piecing (EPP) projects and techniques by EPP expert and TV presenter, Jenny Jackson. EPP is a traditional patchwork technique which is done by hand making it the perfect 'sofa sewing' project that can be done while relaxing in front of your favourite TV show or while socialising with friends.

With the amazing biodiversity on our planet, isn't it time we started celebrating - and crocheting - some of life's more unusual creatures? In this surprising collection, crochet designer Irene Strange opens our eyes to the wonders of nature with amigurumi patterns for odd and unexpected animals that you won't find in other books.

A forgotten character from the golden age of motorsport, Lance Macklin was a dashing British hero. Charming off the track and quick on it, his life changed forever when he was caught up in motor racing's biggest tragedy.

An on-the-spot information resource for all Jaguar cars from 1922 through to 2005. General model information, specifications and other production details for each model are given in chronological order, making the information you are looking for easy to find.

With even the youngest 'Fox-body' Mustang now approaching its 30th birthday, there can be plenty of horrors hiding in each one. Enthusiasts and experts share their knowledge, tips and advice to help you pick the best 'Fox' Mustang or Capri that your budget will allow.

This heavily-illustrated book takes a nostalgic look at Peugeot's road and race bicycles during the golden era between the sixties andeighties, with coverage before and after to complete the story - something long-overdue in the English language.

Set on the wild and wonderful west coast of Cornwall, with pirates, treasure, and a retro Morris Minor Traveller at the heart of the journey, join Moggy in this fun-filled interactive storybook. With 12 unique illustrated puzzles, mazes and challenges, get ready for a timeless summer adventure!

The autobiography of Ted Macauley - a fascinating glimpse into the glamorous world of an award-winning sports journalist and columnist, detailing his exciting lifestyle, and featuring personal insights into the sporting heroes and celebrities who became his closest friends.

Learn to weave your own stories and make personalised woven wall art with this guide to tapestry weaving. A collection of wonderful woven hangings for you to build your tapestry weaving skills. Learn all the techniques you'll need to create your own woven tapestries with a unique, personalised element.

A practical handbook for a more sustainable life. Whether you have a large country garden or a small city backyard, this essential guide includes expert advice on growing a wide range of your own fruit and vegetables, as well as harvesting, storing and preserving your produce, keeping livestock and using alternative energy.

Focusing on car racing and karting, the book is your thorough one-stop guide for new racing drivers, from how to gain a race licence to finding the right championship, car and equipment, to learning how to utilise track time, professional race simulators and instruction, and joining the grid for your first race.

Alice has found her place with the other dinosaurs at school. She can use her clever brain to help her classmates learn! And when new dinosaur Caitlin joins her class, Alice must overcome her fear of talking to unfamiliar dinosaurs, and help her classmates learn that not everyone likes to be teased.

This is the definitive history of the first generation Mazda MX-5 - also known as the Miata or Eunos Roadster. A fully revised version of an old favourite, now focussing on the original NA series, this book covers all major markets, and includes stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the world.

The complete history of Mazda's rotary engine-powered vehicles, from Cosmo 110S to RX-8. Charting the challenges, sporting triumphs, and critical reactions to a new wave of sports sedans, wagons, sports cars ... and trucks!

This bedside book gives kids and young teens a space to monitor their moods every day in a fun and rewarding way. Each night, they colour in the day's illustration and see it build over the month to create a record of their emotional state, allowing comparisons day by day, month by month, year by year for a five-year period.

A record of Fiat's achievements from the early days of motor racing to the present day, including land speed record attempts, the development of `Balilla' based sports cars, Fiat based specials and the superb 8V coupe of 1952. Abarth's role in achieving three World Rally Championships is also detailed.

A story of unusual friendships and adventure. Deep in the darkest place in the sea, a volcano erupts, forcing a group of strange and wonderful deep-sea creatures to set off on a journey of discovery. Along the way they forge unusual friendships, discover a world they never knew, and meet unexpected challenges in their search for a new home.

Learn how to applique the Sew Quirky way for fun, sewn projects. This collection of 12 designs for bright and bold machine applique patterns can be used to create bags, pillows, quilts as well as embellish clothes. Author, Mandy Murray, explains the fusible applique techniques to recreate her quirky designs. .

Crumb quilting is the way to zero waste patchwork. Learn how to use your tiniest scraps to create beautiful quilts and quilted projects and bust your stash!This is a collection of 15 projects made using the teeniest, tiniest leftover pieces of fabric from your latest quilting or sewing project.

Covering Chevrolet's specialized sport coupe, during the classic 1967-81 era. Relive those outlandish hi po Camaros, from legendary speed shops Baldwin-Motion, Dana, Nickey and Yenko. Fuel crisis, insurance and the EPA? Don't worry, the Bowtie boys had your back in the showroom, and on the track.

An updated edition of The Cloud Book, featuring 12 new recognised cloud forms. This guide to the clouds helps you identify cloud types and understand their implications for the weather. It follows a logical progression from low clouds to high stratus clouds, and on to special clouds, with a foreword from the Met Office's chief meteorologist.

Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Socks.