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Demonstrates and explains relevant and safe massage for your dog, together with information about how the dog 'works' in relation to what effects massage has. Clear, specially-commissioned photos and technique descriptions explain how you can be so much more in touch with the health of your canine companion

 Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets in cross stitch. Over 40 popular breeds of dog and cat alone give the stitcher plenty of choice, whether they want a detailed portrait or a nose-to-tail likeness. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being a cat or dog lover. Other pets are also represented, from the tiniest mice and goldfish to wide-eyed reptiles, mischievous ferrets and familiar farmyard friends. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match your subject, and many chart keys feature alternative colour combinations. Gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display your prized pet's pictures

Learn over 150 cake decorating techniques with this bestseller from the renowned sugarcraft expert! This is the ultimate guide to contemporary cake designyou'll learn how to make decorated cakes, starting with basic sugarcraft tools, baking recipes, and ingredients, and finishing with advanced modeling techniques, including royal icing stenciling, brush embroidery, buttercream piping, using sugar cutters and molds, making cake jewelry, and so much more! Get creative with simple, step-by-step instructions for more than eighty celebration cake, mini-cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Essential tips and advice are included for all skill levels, from complete beginners to the most confident of cake decoratorsand you can even learn how to make Lindy Smith's signature ';wonky cakes.'

The definitive guide to all the crochet techniques and stitches necessary to create stunning contemporary crochet projects, like the ten included here.Learn how to stitch stunning contemporary crochet projects using traditional techniques with a twist such as filet crochet or more recent techniques such as corner to corner crochet. All the key crochet techniques and stitches including Tunisian, tapestry, corner to corner, overlay, mosaic, filet, color pooling, and crochet embroidery are featured, as well as instructions on how to use the exciting, new yarns that are available.As well as step by step instructions and photography, there are patterns for over ten cutting edge modern crochet makes for you and your home. Choose from a cowl, blanket, wrap, bag, rug and many more.

A comprehensive reference for contemporary quilters, with ten projects included.Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing, and much more. There are featured quilts from the world's best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your newfound skills.

Learn the skills for making sugar flowers in this exquisite new collection from acclaimed sugar artist and bestselling author Jacqueline Butler. Building on foundations established in Modern Sugar Flowers, this second volume introduces 20 new flowers and 6 cake designs, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of step photographs.

A fully illustrated record of the restoration of a classic Porsche 911, which was originally purchased by a world-famous celebrity. Illustrations provided by Porsche bring this journey to life, along with amazing photographs and personal experience from a life-long Porsche aficionado.

Benefit from the author's experience, with the facts you need to decide if a Triumph Spitfire or GT6 is for you. Learn how and where to buy one, and whether to restore or to buy a good example. Get advice on choosing the right model, perform key checks, and use the book's comprehensive inspection guide to evaluate a potential purchase.

Written in a friendly and accessible manner by an enthusiast of many years, this book provides a thorough and detailed restoration guide for the Norton Commando, complete with step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of colour photos.

This book examines the evolution of the popular Chevrolet Impala, from the late 1950s `specialty' vehicle to Chevrolet's best-selling, iconic model in North America. Includes full specifications, rarer performance models, industry facts and figures and optional equipment through detailed text, advertising images, and original photographs.

Learn how to perfect the prettiest trend in cake decorating - using edible flowers and herbs to decorate your cakes and bakes - with over 30 beautiful cakes from celebrity baker Juliet Sear.

A guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 of your dreams. It is packed with advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche can fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Mercedes-Benz ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Dr. Brett Johnson's years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Rootes Cars of the 50s, 60s & 70s is the only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.

A comprehensive text that is highly relevant (even indispensable) to every dog and cat carer. Bursting with up-to-date information on all important areas of animal health, the information in this book will help maintain good health, or offer help during an illness.

Revealing the inside story of Carroll Shelby's last quarter century: the legend, the man, and the vehicles he helped develop with the author: Ford GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Super Snake, secret projects, and the return of "Daisy," the last Shelby Cobra.

The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home. Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques. This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.

A full-colour comprehensive guide to all Austin cars built from 1948 until the end of production in the 1990s, with an informative history, detailed model-by-model comparisons and technical information.

An on trend collection of 8 crochet barefoot sandals patterns from 4 individual designers. These crocheted sandals are the perfect summer craft project for holidays, festivals, weddings and hanging out on the beach. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced crocheter you will find the perfect patterns for you in this irrestible collection.

If you are interested in buying a Lotus Elan or Plus 2 this book will give you the background information and technical details to ensure you purchase the car you want. Written by an author with experience of restoring classic Lotuses, the book will give you the knowledge you need to identify and assess any potential purchase.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Triumph experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

The comprehensive buyer's guide to the Model A Ford, covering all the variants, and what it's like to drive and maintain a Model A. This guide helps you to decide what you really want, and exactly what to look for when viewing and comparing cars.

The BMW Z4 is a superb, exciting sports car, available as a Roadster or Coupe with nine different engine versions. This Essential Buyer's Guide shows you what to choose and what to avoid, with all the facts and figures needed to negotiate and buy the right car for you.

An in-depth look at one of the world's greatest scooter marques, including detailed information on the main Italian-built models, the Lambretta Concessionaires machines and British dealer specials.

The essential reference to modern buttercream icing techniques, with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography, plus over 40 stunning cakes to make at home, from cupcakes to tiered wedding cakes. From the perfect buttercream recipe to creating textures, painting with buttercream, pattern transfers and stencilling with buttercream.

For all owners - and would-be owners - of three-wheeled Morgans, this is an invaluable book, packed with genuinely useful information.Starting with a detailed look at the Morgan motor company's history, Ken Hill goes on to describe the marque's motorsport record, and thoroughly chronicles the evolution of all three-wheeler models since 1910.

A step-by-step illustrated guide to restoring and improving the suspension, steering and wheels of your classic car, this easy to follow manual is fully illustrated, and packed with useful tips and techniques.

Ian Falloon's authoritative history of the marque - expanded and brought up to date for this 6th edition - tells the inside story of Ducati's chequered path to glory, and describes every model, from the original 48cc Cucciolo to today's exotic Superbikes.