November New Release - Christmas Magic

Title: Christmas Magic

             

Subtitle: A Changing Picture Book

                  

Author/s: Kirsten Hall

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781402770753

Format:  Hardback, 20 pages

Dimensions: 260mm x 191mm

Publisher: Sterling Childrens

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Have a merry, old-fashioned Christmas with this enchanting book! With the pull of a tab, Santa and his reindeer-driven sleigh fly across a beautiful night sky and over the rooftops. A snow-covered evergreen suddenly lights up beside a glowing fire. Little chefs create a perfect gingerbread house. All these special Christmas moments and more magically appear in this stunningly illustrated changing picture book. Kirsten Hall's lyrical verses will delight readers of all ages while Simon Mendez's exquisite art brings the holiday season to life.

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November New Release - How to be a Hero

Title: How to be a Hero

             

Author/s: Christopher Edge

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781848772113

Format:  Hardback, 22 pages

Dimensions: 270mm x 230mm

Publisher: Templar Publishing

Aust. Release Date:November 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Do you know how to cross a troll bridge, slay a dragon or survive a banshee’s wail? Everything a hopeful hero needs is packed into this indispensable handbook to the world of fantasy and legend. Bursting with mysterious maps, bone-chilling booklets, gruesome guides and much more, there are new how-to hints for heroes to discover on every page.

“Everything you need to know to be a hero. And I should know.” – Hercules

“Don’t set off on a quest without it!” – Beowulf

“Advice that’s more helpful than anything I learned from Merlin.” – King Arthur 

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November New Release - Richard Scarry's Christmas Tales

Title: Richard Scarry’s Christmas Tales

Author/s: Richard Scarry

RRP: $8.99

ISBN: 9781402785672

Format:  Kit, 48 pages

Dimensions: 90mm x 90mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:November 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Firefighters are stringing lights, shops are crowded and everyone is in a merry mood in this mini boxed set featuring four delightful board books adapted from Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Ever!. Each brightly illustrated story spreads Christmas cheer and features Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and the rest of the Busytown characters. The titles included are: "Christmas is Coming", "Grouchy Mr. Gronkle", "Mr. Frumble Helps Out" and "Trouble at Santa's Workshop".

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November New Release - Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Book Ever!

Title: Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas

 Book Ever

Author/s: Richard Scarry

RRP: $10.99

ISBN: 9781454903796

Format:  Paperback, 48 pages

Dimensions: 285mm x 254mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date: November 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Christmas is coming and where better to celebrate than in Busytown? Firefighters are stringing lights, stores are crowded and everyone is in a merry mood. Richard Scarry captures holiday cheer in a series of delightful and brightly illustrated stories featuring his most popular characters including Huckle Cat and lovable Lowly Worm. Each small tale sparkles with joy and kindness and there are also songs, games, a list of Christmas words and instructions for making a great gift for Grandma!

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November New Release - Knives 2013

Title: Knives 2013

Author/s: Joe Kertzman

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781440230608

Format:  Paperback, 312 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: KP Books

Aust. Release Date:November 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers worldwide, Knives 2013 is broken into a proven formula of sections: a bank of enthralling feature articles about the latest developments, history and transformation of knives, swords and edges of all types; a "Trends" photo/caption section showcasing the latest in blades, steels, styles and materials; a "State Of The Art" photo/caption section parading scrimshawed, engraved, jewel-inlaid, etched, carved, sculpted and forge-welded, damascus and mosaic-damascus knives; a "Factory Trends" section updating readers on the newest in factory or production knives; and a directory of custom knifemakers, their contact information, including websites and email addresses, technical information, specialties, materials, price ranges, tools, tang stamps and comments.

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November New Release - The Great Trade Routes

Title: Great Trade Routes

             

Subtitle: A History of Cargoes and 

Commerce Over Land and Sea

Author/s: Philip Parker

RRP: $69.99

ISBN: 9781844861415

Format:  Hardback, 320 pages

Dimensions: 350mm x 260mm

Publisher: Conway

Aust. Release Date:Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

For centuries trade has been vital to the growth and prosperity of societies. The ancient world saw the expansion of Western Asian, Mediterranean and Polynesian civilisations as transport networks for trade were established. These routes were instrumental in founding urban centres and trading ports that became ethnically and culturally diverse hubs of commerce and learning. Later, imperial expansion reached far-flung corners of the world, bringing all manner of goods to a mass populace. The Great Trade Routes examines the principal trade networks throughout history. Encompassing coastal and trans-oceanic maritime trade, inland waterway traffic and overland trade, it traces the steps of the pioneering explorers and merchants who pushed into remote regions across the globe. Filled with fascinating historical detail, exotic locales and a wealth of illustrations, the book analyses the importance of trade to commercial and cultural exchange, focusing on great routes such as the Silk Road, the Grand Trunk, Via Maris, Hanseatic and Mediterranean sea-routes, tea and grain races and passages to the New World. From cargoes of semi-precious stones and metals to textiles, foodstuffs and luxury goods such as furs, silk and spices, this fascinating work examines the routes that were established to transport an astounding variety of lucrative goods, giving an expansive overview from the pre-classical period to the modern post-industrial age.

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November New Release - How Your Motorcycle Works

Title: How Your Motorcycle Works

             

Subtitle: Your Guide to the Components 

 & Systems of Modern Motorcycles

Author/s: Peter Henshaw

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781845844943

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems - what’s the most efficient transmission? How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without affecting power? And how can new models be differentiated from one another? This book explains how the modern motorcycle works in a straightforward style that’s jargon-free and easy to read. It assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a motorcycle’s workings and an open mind. The text is accompanied by superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and systems function. It covers the latest innovations, including traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as long-established technologies such as fuel injection and ABS.

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November New Release - The One Percenter Code

Title: One Percenter Code

             

Subtitle: How to Be an Outlaw in a 

 World Gone Soft

                 

Author/s: Dave Nichols

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9780760342725

Format:  Hardback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 222mm x 146mm

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Aust. Release Date:Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

In The One Percenter Code, best-selling Motorbooks author and editor of Easyriders magazine Dave Nichols takes up where he left off in One Percenter: The Legend of the Outlaw Bikers. Nichols takes readers inside the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs and pulls back the secretive curtain on the biker lifestyle. He explores the concept of brotherhood, ultimately arriving at a new definition of family and community in the process. Being a member of a one percenter motorcycle club requires extreme discipline; in this book, Nichols shows us what that life offers in return. Nichols delves into the one percenter code of conduct and honour and finds something that is sorely lacking in modern society. In this book, he shows us how we can apply those values in our own lives. The world of the outlaw biker has its own rough-hewn rules of order, and The One Percenter Code acts as a guidebook to that truth-, honour- and brotherhood-based world.

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November New Release - 500 Acrylic Mixes

Title: 500 Acrylic Mixes

Author/s: Sharon Finmark

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781849940467

Format:  Hardback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 184mm x 184mm

Publisher: Batsford

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Colour is fundamental to painting and the ability to mix and reproduce specific hues is an art in itself. Colour theory can be dull and complicated but in this book, experienced artist and teacher Sharon Finmark demonstrates colour mixing in a practical and easy-to-follow way. With over 500 colour mixes plus many finished paintings with annotations on the colour mixes and hues incorporated, readers can learn by application how to get the most out of their paints.

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November New Release - How to Draw & Paint Colored Pencil Basics

Title: How to Draw & Paint Colored 

 Pencil Basics

Author/s: Cynthia Knox

RRP: $11.99

ISBN: 9781600582738

Format:  Paperback, 32 pages

Dimensions: 349mm x 260mm

Publisher: Walter Foster

Aust. Release Date:November 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

How to Draw & Paint Colored Pencil Basics contains everything aspiring artists need to learn about drawing with coloured pencil. This colourful, comprehensive guidebook explores blending and layering colours, plus a range of styles and techniques for creating your own works of art in coloured pencil. Step-by-step lessons demonstrate how to draw strikingly realistic animals, landscapes, still lifes and more. Whether you're a novice or an accomplished artist who has never experimented with coloured pencil, this book will provide the instruction and inspiration you need to master this versatile medium.

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November New Release - Dragonart Ultimate Gallery

Title: Dragonart Ultimate Gallery

             

Subtitle: More Than 70 Dragons 

and Other Mythological Creatures

Author/s: J “NeonDragon” Peffer

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781440310645

Format:  Hardback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: North Light Books

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

J "NeonDragon" Peffer is a master at making mythological creatures. Throughout her artistic career, she's created hundreds of beasts, fairies, dragons and more - all with colours so rich and details so sharp, you'd almost swear she drew them from life. DragonArt Ultimate Gallery represents the very best of NeonDragon's work, featuring more than 70 fantasy creatures of all kinds including some that are all new. Each page offers a universe of creative inspiration, showcasing creatures in their elemental environments with descriptions of the stories they inhabit and characters they become. Here are just a few of the creatures you'll encounter: dragons of all shapes, sizes and colours, fairies and butterflies, gryphons and hippogryphs, druids and dryads, phoenixes, serpents and more. You'll also learn about NeonDragon's unique creative process. Alongside her captivating illustrations, she features initial sketches, works in progress and close-up shots in addition to details about her own observations, inspirations and artistic challenges. This glowing collection will transport you to undiscovered worlds of fantasy and wonder. Prepare to soar with the dragons, dive with the mermaids and slither with the serpents . . . new adventures await you! 

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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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November New Release - Refinishing Furniture Made Simple

Title: Refinishing Furniture Made Simple

           

Subtitle: Includes Companion 

 Step-by-Step Video

                  

Author/s: Jeff Jewitt

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853906

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 234mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Old furniture, whether a treasured heirloom or consignment shop find, is often better made than anything that can be bought today. So why let damaged finishes detract from a beautiful piece when you can repair or refinish it in a way that preserves the piece and makes it look as good as new? Author Jeff Jewitt, a professional refinisher with over 30 years’ experience, shares his tricks, shortcuts and tools of the trade in Refinishing Furniture Made Simple, an easy-to-follow book/DVD set that is sure to fly off the shelves. Weekend refinishers as well as professional woodworkers will benefit from the insider tips on how to evaluate the condition of a piece to decide the best strategy for rejuvenating it, repair and revive finishes to enhance their beauty while preserving their patina, and match an old finish for a seamless look.

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November New Release - The Best of 500 Ceramics

Title: Best of 500 Ceramics

             

Subtitle: Celebrating a Decade 

 in Clay

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781454701415

Format:  Hardback, 420 pages

Dimensions: 204mm x 204mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This definitive collection features a decade's worth of memorable ceramic pieces selected from the prestigious and bestselling "500" series. Juried by a roster of acclaimed artists including such talents as Cynthia Consentino, Beth Cavener Stichter, Richard Notkin and Sergei Isupov, each piece captures the power of ceramics at the start of a new century. Ceramicists and art enthusiasts alike will treasure the wealth of knowledge offered in this lavishly illustrated keepsake volume as the experts describe what makes a particular vase, teapot, sculpture or bowl stand out.

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November New Release - New Ideas for Applique

Title: New Ideas for Appliqué

             

Subtitle: 8 Delightful Projects from 

1 Stunning Quilt

                  

Author/s: Pat Sloan

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609004255

Format:  Paperback, 88 pages

Dimensions: 275mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Inspired by her love of decorating for the seasons, Pat Sloan has created a stunning block-of-the-month appliqué quilt and an assortment of fun projects showcasing some of the block designs. Version I of the 85" x 85" quilt is made from vibrant batik fabrics for a bright and bold look. Version II uses more traditional colours and prints for a warm and toasty feel. To make either version of this quilt, you might want to organise or participate in a block of the month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or you can opt to make it on your own from start to finish. But don't stop with the quilt! Other seasonal projects include a tabletop set, a project bag, a pillow and a throw. Some of the blocks can even be finished as mini quilts.

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November New Release - Connecting Design to Stitch

Title: Connecting Design to Stitch

             

Author/s: Sandra Meech

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781849940245

Format:  Hardback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 285mm x 222mm

Publisher: Batsford

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

In this exciting new title, Sandra Meech turns her attention to the rules of design and how they can be harnessed – and broken – to inform your quilt-art work. You will learn how to recognise good design and the immutable rules all designers need to know. Sandra’s signature practical workshops and exercises help you translate these rules into your own textile work, stimulating your creativity and encouraging you to explore new textures, materials, techniques and compositions. Illustrated with a wealth of inspirational images from the world’s best quilt and textile artists, this beautiful book is a must-have for everyone who wants to create better textile art.

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November New Release - Henna Sourcebook

Title: Henna Sourcebook

             

Subtitle: Traditional Henna Motifs from 

 the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, 

 China, and India

Author/s: Mary Packard

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781937994082

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 260mm x 210mm

Publisher: Race Point Publishing

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

No one knows for sure when henna was first used for skin decorating, but traces of henna have been found on mummies in Egypt and in cave painting in India dating back thousands of years. While this tradition is still widely used in India, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, it is now gaining popularity throughout the Western world as well. Henna patterns are seen adorning pop icons like Madonna, Demi Moore and Prince, and henna artists are becoming an increasingly common sight at street fairs and shops as a temporary and painless alternative to tattoos. Design motifs are included from many different cultures with background information provided about the symbolism of the designs and motifs.

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