April New Release - Get the Scoop on Animal Poop!

Title: Get the Scoop on Animal Poop!

             

Subtitle: From Lions to Tapeworm 

251 Cool Facts

Author/s:  Dawn Cusick

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781936140428

Format:  Hardback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 256mm x 203mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Adults may hold their noses at animal poop but kids know better. A pile of dung is more than just waste material – it’s protection from predators, a chemical storyteller, a valuable food source, a building material and the backbone of many ecosystems. Meet sloths that “hold it” for a week and bees that hold it for months! Discover how group-living animals such as rhinos and meerkats defecate in places called latrines. Every time you think you’ve found the grossest, funniest or most surprising poo fact, just turn the page and you’ll find more!

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April New Release - Crazy Concoctions

Title: Crazy Concoctions

           

Subtitle: A Mad Scientist’s Guide 

 to Messy Mixtures

                

Author/s:  Jordan D. Brown

                             

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781936140510

Format:  Hardback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Do you love to create marvellous messes? Do you think it’s fun to make awesome discoveries and watch some of the craziest, coolest chemical reactions ever? Of course you do! So grab your goggles and raid your kitchen for ingredients – it’s time to make some crazy concoctions! This collection of terrific experiments will have you playing with icky-slicky stuff, going gas-tastic, getting totally gross and cooking up some really delicious incredible edibles. There are also notes on incredible but important accidents in chemistry, fantastic facts and suggestions for talking like a science smarty-pants. So whether you’re mixing a muck milkshake or creating the slimiest, gooiest mess you can imagine, you are guaranteed to have a blast!

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April New Release - First Prayers

Title: First Prayers

             

Subtitle: A Celebration of 

Faith and Love

                

RRP: $14.99

ISBN: 9781402764547

Format:  Hardback, 32 pages

Dimensions: 203mm x 254mm

Publisher: Sterling Childrens

                                                                                     Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This lavish, inspiring collection of prayers will encourage young children to give thanks for the good things in their lives. Encompassing both Biblical excerpts and psalms as well as more secular hymns to nature, family and love, First Prayers features captivating, accessible illustrations by award-winning artist Troy Howell. In addition to traditional prayers, there are classic poems written by William Blake, Robert Browning, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and others.

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April New Release - Puff The Magic Dragon

Title: Puff, the Magic Dragon

             

Subtitle: Pop-Up Book (+CD)

                

Author/s:  Peter Yarrow, Lenny 

Lipton and Bruce Foster

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781402787119

Format:  Hardback, 14 pages

Dimensions: 266mm x 241mm

Publisher: Sterling Childrens

 Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Puff, the Magic Dragon flies into a new dimension in this spectacular deluxe pop-up book. Master paper engineer Bruce Foster brings Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton’s timeless song to life via six lavish spreads, plus extra gatefold pops, enchanting special effects and a four-song audio CD recorded by Peter Yarrow. 

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April New Release - SAS Ultimate Guide to Combat

Title: SAS Ultimate Guide to Combat

             

Subtitle: How to Fight and Survive in 

Modern Warfare

Author/s:  Robert Stirling

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781849087643

Format:  Paperback, 320 pages

Dimensions: 242mm x 178mm

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Stirling, a combat veteran of Northern Ireland, the Bush Wars in Africa and Afghanistan, provides a fully-illustrated training-manual for combat readiness. This is the stuff they don't teach you in boot camp, but they damn well should. Stirling writes in an aggressive style that will appeal to the warrior in every reader. He also serves up first-hand anecdotes and advice drawn from operations that went well - and those that went wrong.

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April New Release - I Was There to Face the Night of the U-Boats

Title: I Was There to Face the Night 

 of the U-Boats

             

Subtitle: When Hitler’s Submarines 

Ruled in World War II

Author/s: Paul Lund and Harry Ludlam

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9780572035761

 Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm

Publisher: Foulsham

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The convoy whose tragic fate saw the birth of the U-boat Wolf Pack. To read official records you might think nothing much happened. Naval history records a few bitter paragraphs to acknowledge these actions. But the men who were there take you through tragic, suspenseful and important events. From Commodore to Cabin Boy, the story of Convoy SC7 is one of grim endurance and human courage in the face of almost incredible destruction. These are the accounts from the Naval Escorts, the Merchant Masters and even a German U-boat Ace.

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April New Release - 100 Greatest Trips

Title: 100 Greatest Trips – Sixth Edition

             

Subtitle: From the Editors of the World’s

 Leading Travel Magazine

Author/s: Editors of Travel + Leisure

                    

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781932624380

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

From Travel + Leisure, the world’s leading travel magazine comes the newest edition of 100 Greatest Trips – an invaluable and inspiring compendium of the year’s most distinctive destinations. Whether your dream is to tour the hidden quarters and local haunts in Paris, escape to a tented safari camp overlooking Africa’s Zambezi River, laze on a white-sand beach in Hawaii or find the best restaurant in Bangkok, 100 Greatest Trips points the way to the places you’ll want to go next.

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April New Release - Europe The Places We Love

Title: Europe

             

Subtitle: The Places We Love

                

Author/s:  The Editors of Travel +

Leisure Magazine

                    

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781932624397

Format:  Paperback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A collection of some of Travel + Leisure’s most captivating stories, Europe: The Places we Love seeks out the authentic experiences and little-known treasures of the world’s most storied continent. From the legendary streets of Paris’s grand quartier to hidden villages in Greece; the vegetable stands of a boisterous food market in Sicily to the upscale restaurants in London’s Soho neighbourhood; Berlin’s buzzing nightlife to Aix-en-Provence’s historic calme, this compendium of stories reveals a place that is an intimate and charming as it is expansive and iconic.

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April New Release - Preparing for Dressage the Right Way

Title: Preparing for Dressage the

 Right Way

             

Subtitle: The Correct Training Methods 

for Success

Author/s:  Katja von Rönne

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9780857880055

Format:  Paperback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 170mm

Publisher: Cadmos Publishing

                                                              Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Preparing for Dressage the Right Way is a practical book in the best sense of the word. Instead of training each step of the exercise separately, internationally renowned trainer Katja von Rönne recommends following a “central theme” when training the horse. Instead of simply being reeled off, all of the lessons have a purpose - to exercise the horse correctly and to nurture it in harmony and trust up to the very highest level. Maintaining health and teamwork are paramount. This book provides concrete instructions on how to correctly ride dressage lessons from Novice to Grand Prix. An essential book for everyday use!

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April New Release - Dressage Principles Based on Biomechanics

Title: Dressage Principles Based 

 on Biomechanics

             

Author/s:  Thomas Ritter

RRP: $69.99

ISBN: 9780857880048

Format:  Hardback, 240 pages

Dimensions: 270mm x 240mm

Publisher: Cadmos Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Analysed by an expert and accompanied by many practical examples, the ancient secrets of classical riding are presented here in a modern way. Classical riding, in essence, is correct riding. It is how one should ride every time they get on a horse and includes not just knowing how to ride, but all-round knowledge of the horse as a species. Here, a thorough examination of classical riding is presented through accessible modern day examples. It also includes almost forgotten, yet essential, riding methods - such as the Bugeltritt (the position of the rider's foot in the stirrup) or ridden work with a cavesson. Other concepts include the aims of dressage; the system's essential gymnastic building blocks; breaking down blockades; essential riding skills such as sitting, feeling and thinking; and the network of aids.

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April New Release - Listening Closely

Title: Listening Closely

             

Subtitle: A Journey to Bilateral Hearing

                

Author/s:  Arlene Romoff

RRP: $21.99

ISBN: 9781936140213

Format:  Hardback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

When she was a teenager, Arlene Romoff’s hearing slowly started to slip away until no hearing aid or other standard device could help her anymore. She had become completely deaf. But thanks to the miracle of technology – including her upgrade to state-of-the-art bilateral cochlear implants – Arlene went from silence to beautiful sound once again. Listening Closely will give you a chance to walk in Arlene’s shoes, to understand the pain of her loss and the joy of once again being able to hear the music of the world. Those suffering from hearing loss – or who have a loved one who is – will find Arlene’s very special journey both inspirational and informative.

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April New Release - Mind, Body & Soul

Title: Mind, Body & Soul

             

Subtitle: Zen Thoughts & Quotes to

 Inspire Inner Peace

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781921969843

Format:  Hardback, 120 pages + CD

Dimensions: 185mm x 185mm

Publisher: Alicat Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Mind, Body & Soul can provide solace and inspiration to those in need of support or just give pleasure to those who enjoy the peace it evokes. Let these quotes and thoughts inspire and educate you to rejuvenate your body, enrich your mind and nourish your soul. Use them to live your life well through the holistic integration of health, lifestyle and inner beauty.

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April New Release - Complete Guide to Chair Caning

Title: Complete Guide to Chair Caning

             

Subtitle: Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint,

 Wicker & Rattan Furniture

Author/s:  Jim Widess

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781454703846

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 251mm x 213mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Jim Widess, a top authority in the field, presents a caning guide that readers will treasure for years to come. With the help of his amazingly detailed instructions and illuminating colour photographs, even novices can fix virtually any piece of cane or wicker furniture; at the same time, professionals or collectors will value the hundreds of expert, time-tested tips Widess has amassed during three decades of work. Each chapter features a colour gallery showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.

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April New Release - Working With Tile

Title: Working with Tile

           

Subtitle: Design Select Install Repair

Completely Revised & Updated

Author/s:  Tom & Lane Meehan

              

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600853739

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Times change and so has the world of tiling since the original publication of the bestselling Working with Tile in 2005. Advances in technology and research have brought new installation products and tools to the market, including waterproofing membranes, backerboards, grouts and cutting tools. Design elements have also seen a dramatic shift with the emergence of glass and stone launching a new era of creativity. DIYers will welcome this completely revised and updated edition which combines easy-to-follow installation techniques and the latest design ideas. Two all-new sections focus on grouting (which can make or break any job) and working with porcelain and glass tile (a daily challenge to tile and shower door installers and plumbers). Remodelers looking to master small-scale tile projects such as adding a backsplash or retiling a bathroom floor will refer often to the expert advice and over 370 updated photos.

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April New Release - Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables

Title: Beginner’s Guide to Growing 

 Heirloom Vegetables

Subtitle: The 100 Easiest-to-Grow, 

Tastiest Vegetables for Your Garden

Author/s:  Marie Iannotti

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604691887

Format:  Paperback, 248 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 190mm

Publisher: Timber Press

                                                                   Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Are heirloom vegetables more difficult to grow than conventional hybrids? The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables debunks this myth by highlighting the 100 heirloom vegetables that are the easiest to grow and the tastiest to eat. Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend by presented an edited list based on years of gardening trial and error. Growing your own has never looked, or tasted, so good.

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April New Release - Free Range Chicken Gardens

Title: Free-Range Chicken Gardens

Subtitle: How to Create a Beautiful, 

Chicken-Friendly Yard

Author/s:  Jessi Bloom

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692372

Format:  Paperback, 220 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 205mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

It’s true, you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden too. And fresh eggs are just one of the many benefits – chickens can help your garden grow and thrive. In this essential handbook, award-winning garden designer Jessi Bloom covers everything a gardener needs to know, including chicken-keeping basics, simple garden plans to get you started, tips on attractive fencing options, the best plants (and plants to avoid) and step-by-step instructions for getting your chicken garden up and running. For anyone who wants a fabulous garden where colourful chickens happily roam, Free-Range Chicken Gardens is the guide that will bring the dream home to roost.

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April New Release - Wood Identification & Use

Title: Wood Identification & Use

             

Subtitle: Compact Edition

                

Author/s:  Terry Porter

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781861088550

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 200mm x 150mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

More than 200 timber species are described in this lavishly illustrated, compact edition of Terry Porter’s best-selling book. Each one has photographs and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses and safety considerations. A further 200 species are listed in brief. Aimed squarely at the individual or small-scale user, whether professional or amateur, this book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning and carving.

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April New Release - Best Workbenches

Title: Best Workbenches

             

Subtitle: Fine Woodworking

                

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600853890

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Every woodworker needs a bench to hold and support work, for everything from stock preparation to finishing. Whether you need a simple workstation, want a sturdy bench that will last for decades, or are looking to enhance an existing or ready-made bench, Best Workbenches offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware. You’ll also find a host of tips and jigs that will expand your workbench’s capability.

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April New Release - Segmented Turning

Title: Segmented Turning

             

Subtitle: A Practical Guide

                

Author/s:  Dennis Keeling

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781861088314

Format:  Paperback, 184 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Segmented turning is an intricate process that requires precise woodworking, design and turning skills. For new and seasoned turners, this highly visual guide from acclaimed woodturner Dennis Keeling takes them step-by-step through all the basic techniques requires for closed segmented, open segmented and ornamental segmented turning. This well-organised and easy-to-access instructional book features 10 great projects, including an open-segment flower vase, a gherkin lamp stand and skeleton candlesticks. A gallery of designs from turners around the world makes it an inspirational, must-have book for turners of all skill levels.

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