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Over four editions, the 'Formula 1 All the Races' series chronicled the captivating narrative of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship on a race-by-race basis. Now, as the race-count climbs to an astonishing 1,125 at the end of 2024, Formula 1's 75th season provides the perfect opportunity for a fifth edition, bringing the story right up to date.

GAZOO! The full story of Toyota's recent and highly-successful World Rally Championship campaign, undertaken by its motorsport subsidiary, Gazoo Racing. Using stunning photography sourced from the factory, the book covers every WRC entry made by Gazoo, and looks back at Toyota's early days in the sport.

This book charts the rise of America's only sports car: the Chevrolet Corvette. Its performance, sales and racing achievements are chronicled against a backdrop of industry commentators and key GM and Chevrolet figures; a pictorial presentation of the Plastic Fantastic, depicting its global high performance impact.

The story of a working class boy from Leicestershire who started out restoring cars with his father and went on to produce a low volume car that would shake the establishment: the Noble M12.

Founded in 1973, Bimota started out modifying existing bikes, and then building its own high-performance machines. Its bikes were known for excellent handling, innovative design, and cutting-edge technology, and soon gained a loyal following. Despite financial struggles, the company has continued to produce exclusive, high-end motorcycles.

Discover the 7 powers of cat magick - protection, independence, affirmation, healing, communication, the supernatural, and connection - and tap into the benevolent energy and wisdom of feline magick that will nourish and elevate you to awaken your own magickal powers.

Filled with all the definitions that you could need, The Witch-ionary is an A-Z of magickal words and their mean-ings. All the way through to the end of the alphabet, all the terms that might crop up in a spell book are explained - along with why that spellbook might be called a book of shadows!

Creative Calm is a practical mixed media art and craft book for those seeking soul enrichment and a more calming gentle life through a creative practice. Written and illustrated by qualified art therapist Sandy Cousens, this holistic guide explores the various ways we can connect with our more creative selves and find peace and fulfilment.

A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms.

50 fab shapes to crochet all using the classic 'granny' stitch. Think outside the box (or square!), grab a hook and create circles, stars, flowers and a bounty of geometric shapes. Learn how to resize, customize and utilize the shapes to create original granny-gorgeous designs.

Author of the best selling title, Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks, Patty Lyons has developed guided exercises so you can put into the practise the tips and tricks from her first book to take your knitting to the next level.

The basis of all the quilts in this book is just half a Jelly Roll. Each Jelly Roll makes two different quilt designs - each made from twenty strips from the Jelly Roll. Readers will be delighted to find they get two quilts for the price of one. The two designs from the same strip roll look totally different both in design and color. Each is described with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Readers can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and will find loads of inspiration for making a range of cot quilts, play-mats and wall hangings for their loved ones. Any of the designs can be adapted to make a larger quilt by referring to the vital statistics section, which contains all the required information and a few small calculations to make any size quilt the reader wants.

Learn how to make unique bead jewellery designs with a truly professional finish, with The Bead Jewellery Bible, from best-selling author Dorothy Wood. With this comprehensive, value-for-money guide you will master all the essential techniques needed to learn how to make beautiful, long-lasting bead jewellery, from choosing colours and planning your designs, to bead stringing techniques, bead jewellery equipment, making your own beads and findings, and bead embroidery. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert and beginner beaders alike. Includes 12 step-by-step projects to get you started straight away, making this the ultimate resource for making your own stunning bead jewellery!

Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo - the art of Japanese braiding. Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home. Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft. The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques. It features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewellery and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use straight away.

A gorgeous collection of quilting and stitching designs from top fabric designer Lynette Anderson, including table runners, wall hangings and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts. Beautiful fabrics, fresh colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.

A showcase of new design talent, this book offers twelve brand new practical quilt projects to satisfy the ever-growing band of Jelly Roll addicts. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by the authors, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing readers with an alternative colour variation. Each design comes with a full colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams. Each quilt requires just one Jelly Roll and some additional background fabric to make, ensuring that all the projects are quick, inexpensive and fun. Quilting industry giants, Moda and Singer have provided prizes and support, and specialist quilt shop owners will see the wisdom of stocking a book that so directly promotes sales of fabric product.

'Every one of us knows the moment when the simple act of putting one foot in front of another stops being a method of propulsion and becomes an adventure.' In this hilarious and heart-warming collection of essays, writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie reflects on a life spent exploring the British countryside on foot. From the splendour of the Pennines and the Lake District to the drama of the Dorset coast; from the canals of the Midlands to wildest Scotland, this book is an attempt to explain a passion for walking and the delights it can bring. Never Mind the Quantocks features over 50 insightful, witty and entertaining articles, including festive walks, Lakeland favourites and pub treks. Culled from his monthly column in Country Walking magazine, this collection is full of the beautiful places, magical moments and wonderful characters that Stuart has encountered on his travels. It describes such intrepid adventures as taking on the famous 'Wainwright' Fells of the Lake District, walking Hadrian's Wall with colleague Mark Radcliffe, and why the most important things to carry in a rucksack are a transistor radio and a small bottle of wine.

12 modern quilt patterns from vintage patchwork quilt designs. Bestselling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of antique English and American heirloom quilt designs - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Roll fabrics. Each of the 12 quilt patterns comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and quilting diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll(TM) to make. Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts also includes all the basic quilting techniques you will need to know to teach you how to make jelly roll quilts, from using quilting tools and quilt rulers, to pressing and pinning your finished quilt top. You will also learn how to add straight borders and mitred borders to your quilt designs, and how to bind a quilt.

12 modern quilt patterns from vintage patchwork quilt designs. Bestselling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of antique English and American heirloom quilt designs - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Roll fabrics. Each of the 12 quilt patterns comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and quilting diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll(TM) to make. Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts also includes all the basic quilting techniques you will need to know to teach you how to make jelly roll quilts, from using quilting tools and quilt rulers, to pressing and pinning your finished quilt top. You will also learn how to add straight borders and mitred borders to your quilt designs, and how to bind a quilt.

This guide will hold the reader's hand through all the brioche knitting basics with very clear step-by-step photography and instructions, and 15 projects to practice their skills.

The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of over 20 3D granny square crochet patterns all on the theme of food and drink.

A unique concept that teaches readers how to make bespoke 'scrapcakes' - chunky balls of scrap yarn - specifically to suit a crochet pattern. This gives the design a multicoloured scrappy look but in a very considered way, as you can see on the Jane Shawl.