Transport Tuesday - World Cup Rally

The Daily Mirror World Cup Rally - 

The World's Toughest Rally in Retrospect
by Graham Robson


RRP: $69.99, Hardback, 208 pages
ISBN: 9781845842710
Published by Veloce Publishing

Organisers John Sprinzel and John Brown secured sponsorship from the Daily Mirror and planned a unique high-speed event, lasting six weeks and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, torturous and difficult terrain on three continents. Serious works team such as Ford and British Leyland spent tremendous amounts choosing and developing new cars, completing months long route surveys and analysing every detail of diets, oxygen provision and the number of crew members. Despite all this planning, out of an entry of more than 100, only 23 cars made it to the finish. It was, and remains, the toughest rally of all time.

The book features illustrations, maps and charts to show the scope of the rally. It will be a must-have for any rally-loving Dad this Father's Day.

What the reviewers have been saying - 

"As usual, Robson spins a great yarn, and this well illustrated book is a delightful read - a must-buy for all dedicated Rally enthusiasts"- New Zealand Classic Car

"Not only is the book well written, it must also be considered to be the definitive work on the subject."-The Mini Cooper Register

"All the vital information is here, in one reference work, relayed with undeniable passion for the subject"- Classic Cars

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Simple Sewn Gifts - A Book Review & Giveaway!

Simple Sewn Gifts
by Helen Philipps

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 128 pages
ISBN: 9780715337776
Published by David & Charles

The lovely and kind Toushka from the awesome blog Ramblings from Toushka, was kind enough to put her hand up to make something from, and review, a new title we have arriving in September called Simple Sewn Gifts.

If you're familiar with Tone Finnanger (Sew Pretty Homestyle, Crafting Springtime Gifts, etc) and the powerhouse that is Tilda then you will definitely want to get your hands on a copy of this title.

So here's what Toushka thinks of Simple Sewn Gifts -

My first thoughts when I picked up this book was how pretty it was. The gifts are cute and the pages are beautifully laid out, clear and uncluttered. It is a really beautiful book, easy to read and navigate. The only thing that would make it better is if it was spiral bound so it could lay flat for easier reading and tracing of the templates.

It says there are 25 Fast and Easy gifts. That is true, but each gift is so versatile and throughout the book there are tips to use the appliques and cross stitches in different ways to make other gifts, so it's really many more than just 25 gifts.

I'm not a big cross stitcher so I didn't do the cross stitch portion of this project - and that's ok. The little patterns for the cross stitch look almost easy enough that I may one day give it a go. But in this instance I think I got away with using a piece of fabric that had a print on it.

These gifts are easy to make - this one took 2 hours start to finish and I hand stitched it, which was lovely and relaxing.

I think it would be a great book for crafters to share with their children as the projects are quite easy for beginners.

The gifts are not just Christmas gifts. The book is separated into three categories; At Home, Loved Ones and Get Festive. The gifts include aprons, bags, bunting and even an egg cosy, so there really is something for everyone.

I think you'll all agree that this title is well worth the money and Toushka did a great job on that cute little heart!

If you'd LOVE to win a copy of Simple Sewn Gifts then head on over to Toushka's blog and enter the giveaway! It's easy to enter, all you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment! There are also other ways to get extra entries, so make sure you pop over there and leave your comment!

If you're not lucky enough to win yourself a copy, but still want one for yourself, then make sure you head to your local bookstore or specialty store and get one on order quicksmart as this title is sure to sell like hot cakes!

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Father's Day Alert - Fathers and Sons

Esquire Magazine presents...
Fathers and Sons Edited by David Katz

RRP: $19.99, Hardback, 168 pages
ISBN: 9781588168054
Published by Hearst Books

11 Great Writers Talk about Their Dads, Their Boys and What It Means to Be a Man

With Father's Day coming up it's time to start thinking about what to get the blokes in our lives and for only $19.99 this book is the perfect gift!

Compelling and eloquent, these are some of Esquire magazine’s most emotionally powerful pieces. This collection covers everything from birth to death, from the thrilling and terrifying hours Daniel Voll spent in the delivery room during his wife’s long labour to Jake La Motta’s heartbreaking piece about losing his two sons, to David Sedaris’ side-splitting portrait of his father - a food hoarder who once took a bite of his own hat.

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Calling All Green Thumbs!

Timber Press is one of the world's best publishers of gardening and horticulture books and we here at Capricorn Link are very proud to be the exclusive distributor for Timber Press in Australia. Below you'll find details on our best-selling Timber Press titles for the financial year 2009-2010.

Bloom-Again Orchids by Judy White
ISBN: 9781604690552, RRP: $19.99, Paperback

Black Plants by Paul Bonine
ISBN: 9780881929812, RRP: $24.99, Paperback

What's Wrong With My Plant? by David Deardorff & Kathryn Wadsworth
ISBN: 9780881929614, RRP: $39.99, Paperback

The Complete Chilli Pepper Book by Dave DeWitt & Paul W. Bosland
ISBN: 9780881929201, RRP: $39.99, Hardback

The Essential Garden Design Workbook by Rosemary Alexander
ISBN: 9780881929751, RRP: $49.99, Paperback

Succulent Container Gardens by Debra Lee Baldwin
ISBN: 9780881929591, RRP: $39.99, Hardback

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos by Ted Jordan Meredith
ISBN: 9780881929362, RRP: $29.99, Paperback

The Encyclopedia of Herbs by Arthur O. Tucker & Thomas Debaggio
ISBN: 9780881929942, RRP: $59.99, Hardcover

The New Low-Maintenance Garden by Valerie Easton
ISBN: 9781604691665, RRP: $29.99, Paperback

A Short History of the Honey Bee by E. Readicker-Henderson
ISBN: 9780881929423, RRP: $29.99, Hardback

Available to order from all good bookstores, specialty and online retailers.

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The Sewing Answer Book

The Sewing Answer Book
by Barbara Weiland Talbert

RRP: $19.99, Paperback, 432 pages
ISBN: 9781603425438
Published by Storey Publishing

This is the perfect portable teacher, for everyone from beginners turning on a sewing machine for the first time to experienced sewers seeking tips on how to embellish a blouse with tiny pin-tucks. This friendly, reassuring resource, written by sewing expert and educator Barbara Weiland Talbert, answers the questions, corrects the mistakes, and troubleshoots the nagging problems sewers encounter every time they sit down at the sewing machine or pick up a needle and thread.

About the Author -

 Barbara Weiland Talbert has edited over 100 quilting books and designs her own lines of quilt and tote bags. Over the past twenty-plus years, Barbara has written over a thousand magazine articles on sewing and quilting subjects. Her byline has appeared in several sewing publications, including Sew News, Sewing Savvy, and Creative Machine Embroidery. Barbara has spent her career focusing on educating, supporting, and encouraging her readers to develop their skills and enjoy the fruits of their love for sewing and quilting.

Click here to visit Barbara's website.

Other Answer Book's available -

Baking Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603424394 - RRP: $24.99

Beading Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603420341 - RRP: $24.99

Crochet Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580175982 - RRP: $19.99

Homebrewer's Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580176750 - RRP: $24.99

Knitting Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580175999 - RRP: $24.99

Pruning Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603427104 - RRP: $21.99

Quilting Answer Book - ISBN:9781603421447 - RRP: $24.99

Veggie Gardener's Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603420242 - RRP: $24.99 

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Nature Science Experiments - Available Now!

Nature Science Experiments:
What's Hopping In A Dust Bunny?
by Sudipta Bardhan Quallen

RRP: $16.99, Hardback, 64 pages
ISBN: 9781402724121
Published by Sterling Publishing

With the school holidays only just finished I'm sure the last thing everyone is thinking about is more school holidays. But before you know it, it'll be September and the kids will be back home, whinging about how there's nothing to do and they're "soooo bored". Sound familiar?

Well, Capricorn Link has the answer. Nature Science Experiments is a fun, easy-to-use and accessible collection of science activities that will have your kids eagerly carrying out experiments with common, everyday objects from the home and backyard.

The captivating ideas range from DNA collection (getting samples from real cells in your mouth) to investigating carnivorous plants. Every topic is presented in appealing, clear, reading-level appropriate language that also comes with complementary experiments, sidebars, illustrations, photography and extension activities.

Other Kids Science titles available -

It's Not Magic, It's Science! - ISBN: 9781579908836 - RRP: $11.99 - Ages 8+

Let's Play Science - ISBN: 9781402736278 - RRP: $9.99 - Ages 5-8

Smash It! Crash It! Launch It! - ISBN: 9781600595097 - RRP: $ 17.99 - Ages 8+

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Muscle Cars - Available Now!

Muscle Cars by Mike Mueller

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 240 pages

ISBN: 9780760338377
Published by Motorbooks

Everyone loves a classic muscle car and the 1960's and early 1970's were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi ‘Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era and the current models with a broad survey of classic muscle and today’s new machines. Each chapter is organized around a theme (milestones, factory racers, etc), each model getting a multi-page spread of full-colour photography, performance stats, trivia and more. Photos and stories from the people who built and raced these amazing machines make this book a must-read for any fan of American muscle.

Other titles available -

American Muscle Supercars - ISBN: 9780760332948 - RRP: $59.99

Chrysler Muscle Cars             - ISBN: 9780873499705 - RRP: $39.99

Muscle Car Dream Garages - ISBN: 9780760330388 - RRP: $49.99

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