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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 160 pages including index. Few signs of use.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 000226~ First Edition (Reprint) ~ B/W illustrations~ 143 pgs.~ W.W.2 ~ world war 1939-1945, dunkirk, france 1940, battle of ~ $2.00.

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Tight, clean copy with only minimal rubbing to DJ. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. A text for art educators at every level. This is probably a first edition as there are no other dates listed. There is some light wear to the edges of the book. The interior of the covers are foxed and there are a couple of spots on the foredge. The jacket has only a very few small nibbles. In nice Condition for its' age.…

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no visible dust jacket. The cover shows minor wear at the edges but remains bright and intact. The pages are clean without inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book is well-preserved for its age. unknown (no dust jacket visible). Maps by Ethan A. Danielson (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. a clean, square copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good Plus. NOT A FORMER LIBRARY BOOK.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Forget everything you thought you knew about dried flowers! If the thought of dried flower arrangements is conjuring up images of stuffy decor that hasn't seen the light of day in decades - think again. Preserved floral arrangements are cool again, and not only are they beautiful, they'll also last infinitely longer than fresh flowers. This gorgeous book offers a new approach to flower arranging with dried botanicals, exploring ways to preserve flowers' beauty forever through drying and pressing, and then presents a catalogue of 30 flowers that are interesting for colour, texture and sculptural appeal in arrangements. 15 step-by-step projects then give you creative ideas for displaying dried flowers including: - Bouquets - Wreaths - Wall hangings - Wall art - Flower crowns and buttonholes for weddings - Terrariums - Candles and more These exquisite floral creations will give a bohemian and poetic touch to your interior decor and everlasting beauty to your home. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Expand your sewing creativity with freestyle machine embroidery as you've never seen it before! Talented textile designer Poppy Treffry takes you into her studio and demonstrates how to create quirky, fun and memorable pictures and motifs. Layering, fraying and applique all add to the free and easy effect, while techniques such as freestyle shading and texturing create pictures with charm and attitude. The treasure trove of projects include home accents such as cushions and curtains and personal accessories such as handbags and purses to show off your sewing in style. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs combined with a fresh and funky design mean that "Free & Easy Stitch Style" is bursting with needlecrafting personality and creativity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Learn how to make 20 striking quilt blocks and piece them together to create your own stunning sampler quilt. Master a range of patchwork and quilting techniques whilst sewing classic block designs, such as Mariners Compass, Monkey Wrench, Celtic Knot, Attic Windows and Drunkards Path, as well as popular quilting patterns including Seminole, Bargello and Flying Geese. Hand and machine techniques Make the quilt blocks using a range of techniques, including hand piecing, machine piecing, applique, strip patchwork, hand stitching, English patchwork, American patchwork and paper piecing. Illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow. Using fabrics There are handy tips for choosing the best colours for each block design to create different looks. Select the best wadding (batting) for your quilt and prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first. Creating the quilt Learn how to finish the blocks with framing and sashing to adjust the size. Discover hand quilting and machine quilting techniques, including quilting in the ditch and free machine quilting. Then create a gorgeous quilt by joining all 20 quilt blocks together, adding borders and binding. There are 20 completed quilt designs shown throughout the book to give you plenty of ideas! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A new edition of an A-Z sourcebook of some 50 freestyle embroidery stitches, first published in 1987, which features step-by-step instructions, explanatory diagrams and trace-off patterns for the designs. Contents include Antwerp Edging, Buttonhole Stitch and Raised Rose (among others). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a collection of sayings and verses, suitable for a huge number of applications, and they are gathered in occasion-themed chapters. The pages are sprinkled with motifs and simple illustrations which can be copied and applied to pages and cards. Texts vary from witty or poignant one-liners to inspirational or heart-felt verses. Whatever you want to say, say it with the help of this charming and entertaining book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cake Decorating at Home Cake decorating is creative, fun and easy to learn, and this book, from award-winning author Zoe Clark, proves that you shouldn't save your cake decorating ideas just for christenings and wedding cakes! Cake Decorating at Home has baking recipes and cake designs for every occasion, from wedding cakes and special Christmas cakes to fun, contemporary cakes, such as the Summer Seaside Celebration and the Mad Tea Party. Over 30 celebration cakes, cupcakes, mini cakes, fondant fancies and cookies allow you to bake delicious homemade treats for friends and family all year round! Zoes simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed cake decorating techniques guide you through each stage of baking and cake decorating, and you will also find inspiration for how to celebrate the theme of your party with coordinating decorations, table settings and centrepieces. Inside Cake Decorating at Home: Cake Decorating Techniques learn how to decorate a cake with these easy-to-follow techniques, including layering, sculpting and covering cakes, assembling tiered cakes, piping buttercream frosting and royal icing, working with sugarpaste, and using fondant icing. Baking Recipes recipes for round and square cakes, from large to small, as well as recipes for cupcakes, mini cakes and cookies. Recipes include sponge cake, white chocolate cake, fruit cake, and more! Cake Designs 30 projects for you to make, for wedding, seasonal celebrations and parties, or just to bake at home with your children. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A sequel to "Poacher's Tales", this collection of yarns captures the long-running battle of wits between poacher and gamekeeper. The author reveals not only the illicit thrills, old tricks and bloody affrays in moonlit woods but also the brutality and injustices of the poaching wars. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ranging from the tough times of Edwardian England to the relative comforts of today, this book describes the colourful and eventful lives of 13 humble countrymen. From farm labourer to mole-catcher and from beekeeper to hurdle-maker, their tales represent the experiences of hardworking country folk and reflect the enormous changes in rural life this century. There are also extracts from earlier writings which offer insights into the countryman's life in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Horse Owner's Essential Survival Guide This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This offers a glimpse of what life might have been like for the ladies of the Court from the 11th century up to Queen Victoria's reign. The book looks at the Royal houses, recording the changes in living styles, and gives an account of the principal Royal ladies' lives and interests. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a practical guide to creating and maintaining a garden full of flowers throughout the year. The 12 monthly chapters all include an introduction to the garden in flower, tasks for the month, plant lists and profiles, tips and checklists, and plants associations and schemes. John Kelly was once a co-presenter of television's "Gardener's World". His other books include "Plants With Impact". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This title features 160 card designs by top papercraft professionals, offering a wide range of styles and techniques. All of the cards are carefully organized by occasion, making it easy to find the perfect card for your loved one. The comprehensive Cardmaker's Techniques chapter provides an essential resource of numerous papercrafting techniques. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions make this an ideal book for beginners, as well as more experienced cardmakers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Celebrity crafter and designer Mandy Shaw shows you how to create a beautiful redwork embroidered quilt. Mandy, a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV, brings her distinctive design style to the traditional technique of redwork embroidery. The quilt is made up of nine heart blocks each with a different motif. The hearts can be combined to create a gorgeous quilt but you can also choose from 20 simple sewn projects including a key holder, brooch and pin cushion. Mandy brings a fresh, new approach to redwork embroidery with her own distinctive style and eye catching motifs including polar bears and honey bees. Whether you're an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration or a novice sewer looking for new ideas, this book will suit you. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a precious collection of beautiful quilted gifts for every occasion, including birthdays, mother's day, weddings and Christmas. Create elegant home accents using pieced patchwork and applique, all with Barri Sue Gaudet's stylish country charm. The complexity of each project reflects the amount of notice you might receive for an occasion, meaning gifts for a dinner party's hostess are quick-to-stitch and presents for a new born baby are more heirloom. Embellish your designs with embroidery for an extra special personal touch that friends and family will adore. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. With encouragement and sound advice on a variety of hand and machine methods, design tips and practical guidance from internationally renowned expert Lynne Edwards, anyone can work through the chapters of this inspirational guide at their own pace, creating 20 beautiful patchwork blocks with which to make their own unique sampler. A selection of projects ideas with step-by-step instructions on making up items such as a cushion, a cot quilt or even a quillow (an ingenious combination of a quilt and pillow) offers alternatives to making of a full sized quilt. From first steps in design to making up a glorious sampler quilt, Lynne Edward's book offers guidance every step of the way. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Aimed at both full-time freelancers looking for fresh inspiration and part-time photographers wishing to build up a business, this book combines advice on markets and marketing along with photographic tips, techniques, set-ups and compositions. Part 1 Markets and marketing: Speculative selling; picture libraries; the digital age; commissioned photography. Part 2 Subjects that sell: People and lifestyles; nature and science; holidays and travel; sport and fitness; business and finance; transport, industry and science; animals and wildlife; agriculture, food and drink; concepts and style. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The successful running of Britain's mainline railways was a great achievement for those operating them, and a great thrill for those travelling on them. Over the years railway photographers have recorded the glamour and excitement of our glorious railway story. Along Main Lines celebrates the most dramatic and best-remembered aspects of Britain's rail heritage, focusing on the famous main line routes, big city stations, record-breaking locomotives and the renowned express trains. Packed with archive photographs, old postcards, badges and other railwayana, this book is crammed with fascinating material that Atterbury has himself collected from tireless searching at postcard and antique fares and auction sites. Therefore, many of the illustrations are original and previously unpublished. Paul Atterbury offers a rare insight into the main line story all over Britain. Organised regionally, the book includes major routes, classic trains, important stations in London and elsewhere, railway sheds and works, along with features that highlight forgotten corners of railway history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…