The Ice Man - Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer

September 7th, 2008

The Ice Man - Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer

Richard Kuklinski (the Ice Man) led a double life. He was a top Mafia hit man and a doting father for 30 years. He became one of the most notorious professional assassins in American history while hosting neighbourhood barbecues in suburban New Jersey. He was Sammy Gravano’s (the Bull) partner in the killing of Paul Castellano. John Gotti hired him to kill his neighbour and he was also intimately involved in the killing of Jimmy Hoffa. By his own estimate, he killed over 200 men. The “Ice Man” is a blood-chilling insight into the mind of one of the world’s most prolific contract killers.

Making Beaded Jewellery: Over 80 Beautiful Designs to Make and Wear

September 6th, 2008

Making Beaded Jewellery: Over 80 Beautiful Designs to Make and Wear

 
This book by Barbara Case, explains everything you need to know to start you off making your own jewellery. It’s got some very good ideas that can easily be adapted to make your own unique jewellery. It explains about everything from equipment & materials and findings & fixings to techniques. It’s an ideal book for the beginner or the advanced jewellery maker.

Thomas and Friends: The Railway Stories

September 5th, 2008

Thomas and Friends - The Railway Stories

 

These are three books from the bestselling “Railway Series”, written by The Reverend W. Awdry and read by Michael Angelis. Have fun with Thomas and friends with this great story collection. Follow in their adventures and sing along to Thomas’s original songs.

 

Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardeners

September 4th, 2008

Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardeners

 

Christopher Lloyd’s exotic garden at Great Dixter has delighted and sometimes shocked its summer visitors since it replaced the traditional rose garden that had remained unchanged for nearly 80 years. In this book there are hundreds of photographic illustrations, clear instructions and lots of inspiration for adventurous gardeners.

Parchment Craft - Janet Wilson

September 3rd, 2008

Parchment Craft - Janet WilsonParchment craft is the art of piercing and embossing translucent parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs. It originated in Spain in the 15th Century. In this book you’ll find full colour illustrations of step-by-step sequences, how to trace, perforate, emboss, cut and tint the parchment paper to create greeting cards and bookmark designs. There are 22 projects in total, all with full size patterns and easy to follow instructions.

Iris Folding - Michelle Powell

September 2nd, 2008

Iris Folding - Michelle Powell

In this book, Michelle Powell demonstrates Iris folding, a deceptively simple technique that involves folding strips of coloured paper to create beautiful, spiralling patterns. She provides clear instructions guiding you step-by-step through the basic techniques and six innovative projects. Templates are provided for all the designs in the book, and there are eight specially designed papers at the back of the book that you can tear out and use, each including a range of designs.

The Quickie - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

September 1st, 2008

The Quickie - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

 
When the NYPD cop, Lauren Stillwell, discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to get her revenge but it goes dangerously awry, and her world becomes more terrifying by the hour. To add to that, Lauren has to take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. With her job and marriage on the line, her desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood - and her life.

The Road Home - Rose Tremain

August 31st, 2008

The Road Home - Rose Tremain

 
Lev needs to support his mother and little daughter back in Eastern Europe, so he travels to Britain to find work so he can send money back to them. He struggles with the English rituals, the fashions and the fads of the London scene. Through this book we share his dilemmas: the intimacy of his friendships, old and new; his joys and sufferings; his aspirations and his hopes of finding his way home, wherever home may be.

New Gardening: How to Garden in a Changing Climate

August 30th, 2008

New Gardening: How to Garden in a Changing Climate

 

This essential gardening book combines the clear, practical advice of the Royal Horticultural Society with the trade secrets of Matthew Wilson, one of Britain’s leading and most innovative gardeners. With detailed close-up step-by-step photography and fascinating text, this volume is a definitive reference book for a new generation of gardeners.

Louise Rennison Collection - 8 Books

August 29th, 2008

Louise Rennison Collection - 8 Books

 

Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging, made it’s cinema debut this summer. Here is your chance to own the complete Louise Rennison collection so far, right up to the most recent ‘Luuurve is a Many Trousered Thing…’ Eight absolutely hilarious books!