Author: Carol Deaco
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: cakes, party, perfect
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2003-03-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1843304740
ISBN-13: 9781843304746

This title features many of Carol Deacon’s best fun cakes. Whether it’s for a children’s party or a grown-up graduation celebration there are ideas to suit. All the cakes are designed to be easy-to-make and decorate and the simple instructions and detailed methods allow both would-be and experienced cake decorators the opportunity to create a range of novelty party cakes.

Author: Leigh Toselli
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: pedicure, amp, manicure, guide, complete
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2006-03-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1843308614
ISBN-13: 9781843308614

Equally useful to beauty professionals, cosmetology students, and those who want to achieve expert results at home, the practical instruction and extensive illustrations provided here demonstrate all there is to know about properly grooming the hands, nails, and feet. Beginning with the internal structure of the feet, hands and nails, the instruction continues with the selection and proper use of nippers, cuticle scissors, softeners and creams, files, and other essential tools. The French manicure technique, application of acrylic nails and tips, using nail wraps, and emergency fixes for broke

Authors:Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater,
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: specialist, grid, reliance, series, planning, designing, essential, guide, sufficiency
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2008-03-04
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 184537925X
ISBN-13: 9781845379254

With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read addition to the Specialist series explains what it really takes to live off the fat of the land. It answers all the fundamental questions anyone considering a lifestyle change might ask, from the best way to warm your home off the grid to how much time and effort it takes to grow your own food and raise your own animals. Both the most fulfilling aspects and the hard work

Author: Christian Darkin
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: really, guide, easy, computer, absolute, ages, using, beginners, digital, creating, amp, editing, videos
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2009-10-06
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1847734235
ISBN-13: 9781847734235

Today, nearly everyone wants to make videos and post them on the Internet—and here’s a book that explains in simple everyday terms how it’s done. Even the technically challenged will learn to shoot and edit professional-quality work, upload it to the Web, view it on a TV set, or share it by mobile phone, thanks to the clear instructions and professional tips from filmmaker/animator Christian Darkin. He takes the budding videographer through the entire process, starting with selecting the right camcorder, writing the script, and composing the shots, through editing the raw footage in the

Authors:Gavin Hoole, Cheryl Smith,
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: really, guide, easy, beginners, ages, absolute, own, building, website
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2009-10-06
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1847730736
ISBN-13: 9781847730732

Many Internet users would love to have their own Web page—but they haven’t the time, inclination, or budget for learning HTML or hiring professionals. This step-by-step practical guide helps them create a site from scratch, from planning the structure and registering the domain to attracting visitors and updating content. Best of all, the authors’ own supporting Web site offers free software for designing the pages, search engine optimization, and uploading the site to a server…all without knowing HTML! 

Authors:Tim Bartlett, Simon Collis, Tony Jones,
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: manual, powerboating, complete
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2009-12
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1845372964
ISBN-13: 9781845372965

Choosing a powerboat to suit you and your family should be a fun-filled experience as you explore the choices, what powerboats do, how they function and what is economically feasible. All of these relate to the type of water on which you plan to use your boat and the uses you intend for it. "The Complete Powerboating Manual" covers all you need to know about handling and caring for powered craft, from personal water craft (PWC) all the way up to big cabin cruisers and deep-sea game fishing boats. Chapters cover different types of hulls, engines, propulsion systems, and electronics and maintena

Authors:David Sowle, Ruth Dye,
Publisher: New Holland
Keywords: upholstery, complete
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2005-06-28
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1843307979
ISBN-13: 9781843307976

With 15 easy to follow, fabulously illustrated step-by-step projects, this is just what the beginning upholsterer needs. The first eight items--including a drop-in-bottom chair, overstuffed seat, and box cushion--teach the fundamental techniques required to tackle any upholstery task that might arise. After that, it’s time to get more creative, with a beautiful Art Deco armchair, chaise longue, leather chesterfield, and more. Each project includes a list of tools and materials, a quick overview of the key skills, and tip boxes to make the work go more smoothly.