December New Release - Knitted Pets

Title: Knitted Pets

             

Subtitle: A Collection of Playful 

 Pets to Knit from Scratch

Author/s: Susie Johns

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781861088512

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 235mm x 210mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date: December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Kids craving a pet of their own will love these adorable knitted animals, ideal for cuddling up to and taking on childhood adventures. From furry friends and colourful birds to slimy snakes and friendly fish, there's something here to bring a smile to every youngster's face. You can choose from 15 individual pets, whether it be the playful ginger kitten, adorable hamster or frisky spaniel. Knitted Pets features designs that will appeal to knitters of all abilities looking for a new project to get their needles into. All 15 projects come with a clearly laid out pattern and easy-to-follow making and assembly instructions. The book also includes a comprehensive techniques section, a beautiful photographic pet gallery and an array of helpful tips and hints.

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December New Release - Complete Visual Guide to "Good Dog" Training

Title: Complete Visual Guide to 

 “Good Dog” Training

             

Subtitle: The Balanced Way to 

 a Well-Behaved Pet

                

Author/s: Babette Haggerty

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781937994051

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 210mm x 260mm

Publisher: Race Point Publishing

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Babette Haggerty brings her fool-proof dog training classes, developed over thirty years of experience, right into owners’ houses and yards through step-by-step photographs of every part of every important lesson readers need to train their dog, plus a few fun tricks. It’s like she’s right there transforming your dog from rascally newcomer to well behaved and considerate companion. Babette is a sought-out expert for the Westminster Dog Show and has trained dogs for various celebrities including Jack Nicklaus, Jimmy Buffett and most recently Seth Meyers.

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December New Release - The Wonderful Future That Never Was

Title: Wonderful Future that Never Was

             

Subtitle: Flying Cars, Mail Delivery by 

Parachute & Other Predictions From the Past

Author/s: Gregory Benford

RRP: $21.99

ISBN: 9781588169754

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 235mm x 188mm

Publisher: Hearst Books

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Between 1903 and 1969, scientists and other experts made hundreds of predictions in Popular Mechanics about what the future would hold. Here are the very best of them, complete with the original, visually stunning retro art plus chapter introductions by astrophysics professor, science-fiction author and former NASA advisor Gregory Benford.

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December New Release - Learn Twitter in 10 Minutes

Title: Learn Twitter in 10 Minutes

             

Subtitle: The Quickest Way to

 Learn to Tweet

                

Author/s: Lynn C Schreiber

RRP: $12.99

ISBN: 9781849940689

Format:  Hardback, 64 pages

Dimensions: 160mm x 125mm

Publisher: Batsford

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

New to Twitter and feeling a little confused? On first glance, all those half-conversations and unfamiliar symbols may look like gobbledegook. But it's really very simple - and this useful book is here to help. In straightforward, chatty text accompanied by amusing illustrations, popular tweeter and blogger Lynn C Schreiber helps you get the most out of Twitter. She demystifies the jargon (hashtags? Follow Friday? DMs?) and gives easy ways to find friends, gain followers and have fun! The book also provides an insight into the all-important rules of Twitter etiquette and the various applications you can use with Twitter to enhance your experience even more. Armed with the information in this book, you'll become an assured and expert tweeter in super-quick time!

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December New Release - Green Day

Title: Green Day

             

Subtitle:The Ultimate Unauthorized 

 History

                

 Author/s: Alan di Perna

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9780760343241

Format:  Hardback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 280mm x 100mm

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Aust. Release Date: Dec 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Formed in California’s East Bay in 1987 by 15-year-old Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt (later joined by drummer Tre Cool), Green Day has gone on to become one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Lauded for bringing punk rock to the masses, Green Day’s remarkable rise from teenage garage band to multi-platinum artists is documented here for the first time to coincide with the band’s 25th anniversary. Author Alan di Perna, who has interviewed Green Day’s three members several times, offers readers and fans a complete band history from their formation and first gigs in Berkeley, California, through their many bestselling releases, critically acclaimed Broadway show American Idiot and latest studio efforts. The text is accompanied by more than 300 stunning images, including concert and candid off-stage photography, gig posters and handbills, 7-inch picture sleeves, backstage passes and more.

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December New Release - The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal

Title: Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal

Author/s: Daniel Bukszpan

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781402792304

Format:  Paperback, 400 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 229mm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Aust. Release Date: Dec 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This is a special 10-Year Anniversary Edition with lots of new and updated material. Since its roots in 60s-era rock, heavy metal has smashed eardrums and shattered musical boundaries, inspiring millions around the world to grab an electric guitar and crank their amplifiers up to eleven. In this essential, irreverent and illustrated guide to all things metal, veteran headbanger Daniel Bukszpan narrates the history of the music from trailblazing acts Black Sabbath, Metallica and AC/DC to modern standouts like Killswitch Engage, Mastodon and Girlschool.

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December New Release - Star Trek

Title: Star Trek

             

Subtitle:The Complete 

 Unauthorized History

                  

Author/s: Robert Greenberger

RRP: $49.99

ISBN: 9780760343593

Format:  Hardback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 241mm

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Aust. Release Date: Dec 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History is the first book to combine an authoritative history of the Star Trek franchise - including all six television series and eleven feature films - with stories from the fans who helped shape the show. Star Trek expert Robert Greenberger covers show creator Gene Roddenberry’s original series, its cancellation, its return on television and film and J. J. Abrams’ re-imagining of the iconic characters. Everything is included, from its cultural impact and tremendous cult following, to the missteps and the achievements of Roddenberry and others behind the franchise. Approximately two dozen sidebars provide personal experiences of dedicated Trekkies who influenced or became a part of the franchise. Star Trek fandom is unparalleled in the effects it has had on the franchise itself. The book is illustrated with a large collection of photographs of memorabilia, many of which have never been seen before in print.

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