Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide - Available Now!

Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide, 44th Edition

RRP: $39.99, Paperback, 800 pages
ISBN: 9781440204081, Published by KP Books

The perfect gift for any lover of antiques!

The 44th edition of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide provides a fresh 21st-century perspective that honestly assesses the market and looks to the best categories for investment. Insightful "Future of the Market" reports help determine what's hot, what's not and where the experts are putting their money. Values are based on real-world auction results from dozens of auctions houses from coast to coast. This spectacularly visual guide breaks new ground with up-to-date information on space memorabilia, tribal art, jewelry, photography, illustrator art and toys.

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Octopus - Available Now!

Octopus: The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate by Jennifer A Mather

RRP: $39.99, Hardback, 240 pages
ISBN: 9781604690675, Published by Timber Press

The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. From the molluscan ancestry of octopus to its ingenious anatomy, amazing mating and predatory behaviors, and other-worldly relatives, this title takes readers through the life cycle, uncovering the details of distinctive octopus personalities.

A perfect resource for school projects.

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Baby Sleep Guide - Available Now!

Great Expectations: Baby Sleep Guide

by Marcie Jones & Sandy Jones

RRP: $19.99, Paperback, 208 pages

ISBN: 9781402758157, Published by Sterling Publishing

In their reassuring parent-to-parent voice, experts Sandy and Marcie Jones unravel the mysteries of how, when and under what circumstances babies sleep in a clear and logical way that will comfort and sustain weary parents. Plus this book includes a review of the most effective sleep-related products; useful Web resources and a comprehensive dictionary of medical and sleep terms.

They offer:

• An explanation of how a baby's sleep differs from that of children and adults
• Advice on which sleep difficulties might indicate a medical problem.
• Bulleted coping strategies for an array of issues
• Q&A sidebars in which Sandy and Marcie give answers to common questions
• Compelling "bites" of recent sleep research

Moms and dads suffering through sleepless nights with baby will especially appreciate the quotes and strategies from other parents who have gone through the experience, making this a must-have for the home library.

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Soccer: The Players Handbook - Available Now!

Soccer: The Player's Handbook
by M. B. Roberts

RRP: $24.99, Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9781402758720, Sterling Publishing

A fully illustrated, all-inclusive guide to the most popular game on the planet! Meant for players of all ages, Soccer: The Player's Handbook provides information on everything from the evolution of the game to the basics of rules and gear to the finer points of technique and training. Exhibiting sidebars, quotations, tips and fascinating historical tidbits throughout, the book also includes separate chapters especially for coaches and referees. And most stunning of all, more than 200 full-color photos taken by longtime Sports Illustrated photographer Ron Modra—an expert at capturing both the small details and the big action—bring the game to life.

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The Feisty Stitcher - Available Now!

The Feisty Stitcher by Susan Wasinger

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 128 pages

ISBN: 9781600594656, Published by Lark Books

Susan encourages sewers to play with their machines, giving them eye-opening techniques to try: stitch without thread to puncture non-fabric materials; use leather needles to sew through layers of fused felt; reorient seams to transform flat projects into 3-D. Along with the familiar fabrics and recycled garments, she gets into the spirit of exploration with unexpected materials, from paper and tyre tubes to neoprene. With the skill level set at beginning to intermediate, every crafter can join in!

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Maybe I'll Sleep in the Bathtub Tonight - Available Now

Maybe I'll Sleep in the Bathtub Tonight and Other Funny Bedtime Poems

by Debbie Levy

RRP: $19.99, Hardback, 24 pages

ISBN: 9781402749445, Published by Sterling Publishing

These clever and quirky poems make bedtime fun! From a 'bunk bed king' who rules from up high to monsters who are not in the closet, Maybe I'll Sleep in the Bathtub Tonight truly captures the childhood experience of going to sleep. It casts an amusing eye on sleepovers, beds crowded with animals, the fight to stay awake and that one last drink of water. Each verse ends with a delightful twist and charming art captures the poems' whimsical magic. They're sure to bring sweet dreams, full of laughter, to every child.

Aimed at 6-9 years olds

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101 Snappy Fashions - Available Now!

101 Snappy Fashions by Cathie Filian

RRP: $19.99, Paperback, 176 pages
ISBN: 9781600594946, Published by Lark Books

Kids clothes can be expensive can't they? That's what Cathie Filian thinks, so with this book she shows you how to make cheap, easy and unique one-piece designs for babies. 101 Snappy Fashions includes chapters which feature 8-10 projects and a how-to section that explains various techniques, ranging from tie-dyeing (with natural dyes) to stamping, iron-on transfers, stencilling, embroidery, painting and more. It is intended for hip, new mums, as well being a great source of inspiration for crafty family and friends.

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Pocket Cloud Book - Available Now!

The Met Office: Pocket Cloud Book by Richard Hamblyn

RRP: $14.99, Hardback, 128 pages

ISBN: 9780715337615, Published by David & Charles

Perfect for those budding meteorologists!

This is a beautifully illustrated, but rugged and durable, pocket reference guide to clouds and cloud formations, helping you to identify every cloud type and understand its implications for the weather. Met Office Pocket Cloud Book follows a simple, easy to understand progression from low clouds to high stratus clouds, as well as covering unusual cloud phenomena, making it the ideal instant reference guide for cloudspotters - whether you are at home, in your garden or exploring the great outdoors. It features a detailed introduction on the history of cloud classification and introduces the three principle cloud forms, with clear explanations of the atmospheric processes that create them. Packed with stunning images from the Met Office's own photography archive, this is a visual feast and a clear yet fascinating exploration of the familiar world of cloud spotting.

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Simplicity: How to Use A Sewing Machine - Available Now

How to Use a Sewing Machine, from the Staff at the Simplicity Pattern Company

The Simplicity Pattern Company is the largest of its kind in the world and has provided customers with many years of easy-to-follow do-it-yourself projects. The book begins with all the information sewers need to choose the right machine and covers the basics of using a sewing machine, from winding a bobbin to threading up and adjusting tension. A section on design covers the ins and outs of working with digitalized software and the key sewing skills needed are covered next, including basic stitches, sewing seams, hemming, and inserting zips. There's an invaluable troubleshooting section as well as care tips and a jargon-buster glossary.

ISBN: 9781843405542 -  Publisher: Batsford - Format: Paperback, 144 pages - RRP: $ 29.99

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