Looks at equipment you need to make cakes. This title demonstrates the standard cake and icing recipes required to bake. It covers various kinds of cakes. It explains techniques for decorating with sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan and buttercream.

Featuring four-colour photographs and instructional illustrations, this book contains instruction, inspiration, and various designs, from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crocheter's exploring the hook, it features a discussion of tools, what the gauges mean, plus basic techniques and stitch patterns.

Novelty knitters and crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season. Val Pierce has designed twenty different projects, including a mini Christmas stocking, a cute reindeer, a snowman, a Christmas cracker, a snowflake, star, Christmas pudding, an angel, a fairy and much more. Full crochet instructions are provided, and each project is simply photographed so that the reader can see the design clearly, and also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph, showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces. There are plenty of ideas for ways of displaying the projects. The mini knits will appeal to those looking for items they can knit up quickly, using up ends of yarn. 20 fabulous designs to crochet in a range of colours and styles Easy and fun to make Ideal for using up scraps and oddments of yarn.

James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book

Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. Here, he tells his own story. Early childhood in Chelmsford, Essex is a rural Eden that ends abruptly with the arrival of the violent milkman who becomes his stepfather, leading to constant swerving between his parents' houses.

Demonstrates how to create pictures and three-dimensional objects using wool and simple needle felting techniques. This title helps to learn how to make cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool. It includes step by step photographs. It features six projects.

A collection of sewing projects using tiny amounts of fabric and embellishments. It uses an eclectic blend of materials that includes felt, gingham, Liberty print, denim, ribbon, buttons, beads, wire and even decorative paper. It includes step-by-step instructions, needlecraft techniques and various tips.

Create beautiful accesories to enhance your home using simple techniques. A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, colour photos and illustrations accompany each project.

Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for those new to the knitting craft who are looking for a great introductory guide as well as those already familiar with the craft who are looking for an easy to read, fun reference that introduces them to new projects and techniques.

Helps readers discover how to read patterns and charts; choose colours and yarns; mix and match stitch patterns and deal with gauge variations; and adapt designs for the perfect fit. This book demonstrates various stitches, from stockinette and ribbing to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work.

Contains more than 100 fun projects and numerous variations that can keep little hands busy using a range of materials. This title contains ideas for cards, gifts, decorations and accessories, attractive ways to jazz up a T shirt or create a costume, and recipes for fancy cakes and other edible treats.