Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection

Doodle Stitching:
The Motif Collection
by Aimee Ray

RRP: $21.99, Paperback, 132 pages
ISBN: 9781600595813
Published by Lark Books

This follow-up to the best-selling Doodle Stitching offers fans expanded and updated basics, 400+ easy embroidery motifs (on the page and on a CD-ROM sealed in the back of the book), 17 projects and lots of added inspiration. 

More than a dozen categories include Alphabet, Baby, Celebrations, Embellishments, Space, Trees, Flowers and Woodland Creatures - and each section includes one motif stitched by the author. 

The motifs on the CD-ROM are in simple black lines, so readers can easily manipulate them using their own image-editing software, print them out and transfer them onto their substrate of choice using the instructions in the book.

Also Available -
Doodle Stitching - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781600590610

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God's Healing Power

God's Healing Power:
Finding Your True Self Through Meditation
by B. K. Jayanti

RRP: $21.99, Hardback, 208 pages
ISBN: 9781402766398
Published by Sterling Publishing

World-renowned spiritual teacher B.K. Jayanti reveals how a regular meditation practice can help us tap into a higher power. 

Javanti particularly focuses on the techniques of Raja Yoga meditation, which teaches us to stop wasteful thoughts, concentrate on our inner strength, and reach out to the power of the divine. 

Through this process we can live like yogis, break free of negative habits and improve our relationship with others…and the planet.

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The Wizard's Book of Spells

The Wizard's Book of Spells
by Beatrice Phillpotts

RRP: $14.99, Paperback, 96 pages
ISBN: 9780956444844
Published by Palazzo

There has been magic in the air since the world was young. Wizards and witches have peopled legends through the centuries, and the age of magic has by no means passed away. There are times when we all wish we could weave a spell to make our dreams come true. 

The Wizard's Book of Spells is an enchanting compendium of magical lore. It tells the story of magic and its famous practitioners, both historical and fictional, from Merlin and Dr Dee to Gandalf and Professor Dumbledore. There is practical magic, too: spells, incantations, magical herbs and rituals.

Superb illustrations feature specially commissioned paintings by Robert Ingpen, as well as works by artists from Bosch to Goya, Arthur Rackham's atmospheric book illustrations, medieval woodcuts and extraordinary engravings of arcana.

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Picture This: Debbie Harry & Blondie

Picture This:
Debbie Harry & Blondie
by Mick Rock with Foreword by Debbie Harry!

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 224 pages
ISBN: 9780956494207
Published by Palazzo


A startling and energetic record of the band that spawned power pop at the peak of their success. It explores in depth, both visually and verbally, the unique natural charm and charisma of Debbie’s "Punk Marilyn Monroe" persona in its prime and her successful reinvention of that persona for Blondie's glorious comeback of recent years. Mick Rock provides a vivid, memorable account of his larger-than-life adventures behind the camera.

Revealing, like no other book, just what made Debbie Harry and Blondie so distinctive, this book is a delight for any fan of rock culture imagery, and an exciting tribute to America's pre-eminent "pop/punk" band.

Make sure you get your hands on a copy of this fantastic book in time for their tour in December.

Picture This is available from all good bookstores and online stores.

If you live in Brisbane and would like a chance to WIN a copy of Picture This, AC/DC: High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll or other cool music books, head to Triple M and fill in your details.

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Giddy Up, It's Melbourne Cup Day!

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 300 pages

ISBN: 9781906672324

Published by Ammonite Press

100 Years of Horse Racing
Twentieth Century in Pictures

To celebrate the running of the Melbourne Cup today I thought I'd tell you about a great title we released in October of 2009, 100 Years of Horse Racing.

This book provides a fascinating insight into the stars, horses and spectators of a hundred years of this much loved sport. 

With 300 photographs from PA Photos' huge archives, spanning the whole of the 20th Century, this is a true visual history of the 'sport of kings'. 

Fans of horse racing will find this book an essential and compelling addition to their shelves - a chance to see the people, the horses and to witness the great moments of the last hundred years of their sport in Britain.

Other Titles Available in the 100 Years series - 

100 Years of Aviation - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672546

100 Years of Boxing - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672553

100 Years of Cricket - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672003

100 Years of Crime - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672294

100 Years of Fashion - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672263

100 Years of Football - RRP: $39.99 - ISBN: 9781906672010

100 Years of Golf - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672041

100 Years of London - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672256

100 Years of Motorsport - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672034

100 Years of Motorcycles - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672539

100 Years of Motoring - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672331

100 Years of Railways - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672522

100 Years of Rugby - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672027

100 Years of the Seaside - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN: 9781906672232

100 Years of Weather - RRP: $29.99 - ISBN:9781906672249

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Movember Monday!

As many of you would know, November 1st signals the beginning of Movember, a month-long fundraising initiative with the sole aim of raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. This is a cause that is dear to my heart, after my own father was diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2006.

Men all around Australia will be growing mo's to support this great cause and if you or someone you know is participating this year, I wish you all the best of luck, not only in your fundraising efforts, but in your mo-growing efforts also!

Even if you're not growing a Mo you can still get behind Movember and make a donation. Every little bit helps. To make a donation, please click here and fill in your details.

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Field of Glory Renaissance

RRP: $ 49.99 - ISBN: 9781846082235

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Format: Hardback, 212 pages

Field of Glory: 

Renaissance Rule Book

Following on from the success of the Field of Glory ancient and medieval rules, Slitherine and Osprey are proud to present this new rulebook for a whole new era of wargaming. Field of Glory: Renaissance takes a fresh look at the weapons and tactics that dominated the battlefields of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, and presents a brand-new system that captures the flavour of this colourful period while remaining familiar to current Field of Glory players. Completely independent of the early books, Field of Glory: Renaissance has been designed in an approachable and easy-to-learn manner that allows players to employ realistic formations and battlefield tactics of the early modern era.

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