November New Release - Creative Photography Ideas Using Adobe Photoshop

Title: Creative Photography Ideas 

 Using Adobe Photoshop

Subtitle: 75 Workshops to Enhance 

 Your Photographs

Author/s: Tony Worobiec

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781446302361

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 250mm x 193mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

In-computer editing is now as important as in-camera shooting; this book provides ingenious creative techniques to immediately enhance images through this medium. Presents 75 comprehensive workshops that have been specifically designed for photographers; each offers a clever and creative technique that can be immediately applied. Takes a specific, unique slant to provide a wide range of creative tips and tricks designed to appeal primarily to photographers, but also to other 'creatives' using the program. From basic techniques to more advanced, all guidance is 'best practice' and shown via clear explanatory texts, photos, 'before, during and after' manipulations and screen grabs.

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September New Release - Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts

Title: Antique to Heirloom Jelly 

 Roll Quilts

Author/s: Pam & Nicky Lintott

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781446301821

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:Sept 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Best-selling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of English and American antique quilts - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Rolls. Each quilt design comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams and requires just one Jelly Roll to make.

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September New Release - The Star Book

Title: Star Book

             

Subtitle: How to Understand 

 the Night Skies

                  

Author/s: Peter Grego

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781446302392

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 168mm x 245mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:September 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Star Book provides a quick and simple reference to the major stars and constellations with easy to use star charts, finder charts, high quality images and observational drawings covering the key stars viewable from all over the world. This straightforward guide to the night sky is not for amateur astronomers, nor even for people looking for an introduction to astronomy (although it can serve that purpose). It is a quick, simple reference to the main stars and constellations. No fancy optical equipment is required to enjoy this attractive and accessible book. However, amateur astronomers are presented with further descriptions and images of a variety of selected objects that are visible through binoculars and telescopes. Everyone is interested in the stars and on a clear night astonished by them. The Star Book will answer any questions you may have when you look up into the night sky.

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September New Release - The Photography Bible

Title: Photography Bible

             

Subtitle: A Complete Guide for the 

 21^st Century Photographer

Author/s: Daniel Lezano

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781446302170

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 251mm x 191mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:September 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This is a fully revised and updated edition of this indispensible reference for the complete beginner through to the experienced enthusiast. This new edition includes completely updated sections on cameras, printers and software to reflect the latest equipment and adds in new sections on all the subjects that have come to the fore in recent years such as working with RAW files, movie capture, phone cameras and HDR. It covers all the basic questions from explaining what the different types of camera are and how they work, to techniques for shooting different subjects, darkroom methods and how to manipulate and print digital images. Designed to appeal to anyone who owns a camera, this is an attractive, comprehensive manual for every photographer and the perfect gift for anyone interested in photography.

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September New Release - Cake Parlour

Title: Cake Parlour

             

Subtitle: Sweet Tables Beautiful Baking 

 Displays with 40 Themed Cakes, 

 Cupcakes, Cookies & More

Author/s: Zoe Clark

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446302002

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:September 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Readers learn how to design and make their own stunning sweet tables complete with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, whoopie pies, macarons and many more sweet treats. The book features six gorgeous sweet table themes, with over 40 cake decorating projects, each designed to be colour coordinated and visually stunning. Readers can create complete sweet tables from start to finish, or mix and match the different project ideas to create unique tables tailored to their own special occasions.

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September New Release - Bake Me I'm Yours...Cupcake Fun

Title: Bake Me I’m Yours…Cupcake Fun

             

Subtitle:Over 25 Cute Cake Characters

                  

Author/s: Carolyn White

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781446302422

Format:  Hardback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 165mm x 165mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:September 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A delicious collection of fun cake pop treats for every occasion. Over 40 colourful projects from cute animals and romantic wedding rings to creepy Halloween creatures and festive Christmas characters. The simple step-by-step instructions are perfect for beginners, while the gorgeous designs provide endless inspiration for the more experienced sugarcrafter.

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August New Release - make me I'm yours... Jewellery

Title: Make Me I’m Yours…Jewellery

             

Subtitle: Over 20 Gorgeous 

Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings 

and Rings

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781446302415

Format:  Hardback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 165mm x 165mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Create your own stunning jewellery from a selection of over 20 diverse necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Learn various beading and wirework techniques and use your own selection of beads or embellishments for a unique look. The book includes projects to suit all styles and abilities, with handy difficulty levels attached to each design.

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August New Release - Freehand Machine Embroidery

Title: Freehand Machine Embroidery

             

Subtitle: Learning to Draw with 

Your Machine

                

Author/s: Poppy Treffry

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446301869

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Talented textile designer Poppy Treffry builds on the success of Free and Easy Stitch Style with over 15 new embroidery and sewing projects developed using her unique freehand stitching technique. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs, combined with a fresh, modern design will help readers develop their own free and easy sewing style so that they can create quirky and fun home accessories and accents using their own designs.

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August New Release - The Stitch Bible

Title: Stitch Bible

             

Subtitle: The Complete Guide to

 Embroidery and Hand Stitching

Author/s: Kate Haxell

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781446301661

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This is a comprehensive guide to embroidery with 200 stitches and a range of fresh and modern projects. You can learn the basic stitches and master 8 different embroidery styles including blackwork, crewelwork, hardanger, pulled thread, goldwork and freestyle. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams. You can create 19 beautiful items for yourself and your home, from bags and accessories to gifts and home decor.

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August New Release - Stitch it for Christmas

Title: Stitch it for Christmas

             

Author/s: Lynette Anderson

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781446302538

Format:  Paperback, 48 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012




Book Description/Synopsis:

This is a collection of beautiful Christmas designs from top designer Lynette Anderson. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. It features a wide range of ideas from quick-to-stitch gifts such as stockings and cushions, to beautiful decorations and a stunning hanging quilt. Beautiful fabrics, festive colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.

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June New Release - The Steam Age

Title: Steam Age

             

Series: Amazing & Extraordinary  Facts

                

Author/s: Julian Holland

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781446301937

Format:  Hardback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 172mm x 130mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Steam Age – Amazing & Extraordinary Facts delves into the intriguing world of steam, revealing absorbing facts and figures on subjects ranging from Cornish beam engines, steam railway locomotives and road vehicles through to ships, traction engines and steam rollers and the people who designed and built them. Respected transport author Julian Holland introduces the major inventive minds of James Watt, Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson who helped steam to become the powerhouse that drove Britain’s Industrial Revolution in the late 18^th and 19^th centuries.

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June New Release - Titanic

Title: Titanic

             

Series: Amazing & Extraordinary Facts

                  

Author/s: Stuart Robertson

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781446301944

Format:  Hardback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 172mm x 130mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Which novel predicted the disaster a whole 14 years before Titanic's maiden voyage?

Who photographed Titanic's nemesis - the iceberg?

What were the last words and deeds of Titanic's Captain?

How did a bottle of whisky save one of the crew?

Find the answers to these and many other intriguing aspects of the doomed ship in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia. Titanic: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts celebrates the 100th anniversary of the most famous maritime disaster of all time with a unique collection of facts and stories that will make you think differently about the night to remember. Unusual facts about the iconic ship, her passengers and crew; strange tales of premonitions and jinxes; stirring accounts of heroism and cowardice; spectacular box-office triumphs and flops; the discovery of the wreck and some truly bizarre salvage attempts; all these and more are explored in this alternative guide to the ill-fated "unsinkable" liner.

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June New Release - Stitch At Home

Title: Stitch at Home

             

Subtitle: Over 20 Handmade Fabric 

and Embroidery Projects

Author/s: Mandy Shaw

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446301685

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 220mm x 215mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Get stitching with gorgeous embroidery and applique projects for your home, your garden and your loved ones. Combining applique, embroidery, patchwork, quilting and sewing, Stitch at Home is a fabric-lover's dream. Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques, making even the more complex projects beginner-friendly. From sweet little hand-sewn items to whip up in an evening to intricate heirloom projects to take your time with, this beautiful collection has over 20 truly stunning ideas!

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June New Release - Olympics

Title: Olympics

             

Series: Amazing & Extraordinary Facts

                

Author/s: Stephen Halliday

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781446302019

Format:  Hardback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 172mm x 130mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games?

When did the Olympic event "shin kicking" get banned?

Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games?

Who was the first official cheat in 388BC?

Find the answers to these and many other intriguing aspects of the Olympic Games in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia. The Olympics: Amazing & Extraordinary Facts reveals the beguiling stories behind the well-known history of the Games. It delves into the ancient origins in Greece, the modern predecessors to the Games from the 17th century onwards and the little-known facts behind the Olympics in the modern era. 

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June New Release - The OlympKnits

Title: OlympKnits

             

Subtitle: Knit 18 Champion Athletes 

and a Handsome Horse

Author/s: Laura Long

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446302323

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 170mm x 170mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

10 brilliant patterns for knitting your very own team of athletes. Whether it’s a team of synchronised swimmers, a pair of heavyweight boxers or an accomplished equestrian (complete with horse) that takes your fancy, you’ll find all the instructions you need here to go for a medal-winning performance.

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May New Release - Horse Anatomy for Performance

Title: Horse Anatomy for Performance

             

Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Training, 

Riding and Horse Care

Author/s: Gillian Higgins

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446300961

Format:  Hardback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 273mm x 190mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

To visualise the mechanics of horse movement and understand how anatomy relates to its performance and wellbeing, equine expert Gillian Higgins developed the original and highly visual technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses. This follow up to How Your Horse Moves is an intricate examination of how the horse uses its body. With 12 chapters detailing the complex anatomical systems that function together to maintain life, this is the most visually appealing, original and easily-understandable book on horse anatomy available.

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May New Release - Bag Making Bible

Title: Bag Making Bible

             

Subtitle: Bag Closure Techniques

                

Author/s: Lisa Lam

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781440311635

Format:  DVD, 46 minutes

Dimensions: 135mm x 190mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Join Lisa Lam, author of the best-selling book The Bag Making Bible, as she shows you how easy it is to add the closures that keep your bag contents secure. Learn how to install a flush zipper pocket, a top edge zipper and a concealed top edge zipper as well as grommets and magnetic snaps. There’s nothing to fear as Lisa takes you through everything you need to know to add professional looking zippers and metal closures to your handmade bags.

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May New Release - A Bag for all Reasons

Title:  Bag for All Reasons

             

Subtitle: Make Fabulous Fabric Bags 

for Every Occasion

Author/s:  Lisa Lam

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446301852

Format:  Hardback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Lisa Lam is known for her clear and thorough instructional style that allows sewists of all levels to create beautiful, professional-looking bags. Now she’s created 12 brand new bag designs in different sizes plus several accessories and variations, all intended to be both attractive and useful for busy bag-makers on-the-go. Full size patterns are included on pull-out sheets so readers can get started straight away.

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