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  Pattern - Hand Knitting Designs...

  Sue Bradley

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  This is a book for hand knitters who love pattern, colour and inspiration, and have a desire to create their own beautiful designs. The 28 knitting patterns for garments and accessories are inspired by textiles and artefacts from all over the world. The garment shapes are easy to knit, allowing the colour and pattern to take centre stage. Each chapter focuses on the culture and textile heritage of a specific country, and also features a Pattern Library, giving the knitter the opportunity to recreate that chapter's designs using another country's colours, motifs or patterns. With more than 250 full-colour charts across the book, there will be a pattern to inspire everyone.

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  The Paying Guest

  George Gissing

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  The Paying Guest by George Gissing is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations in late 19th-century England. The story centers on the Harrow family, particularly Grace Harrow, who takes in lodgers to support her struggling household after her father’s death. When charming but penniless writer Edwin Claydon becomes their paying guest, romantic tensions arise between him and Grace. Their relationship is complicated by financial pressures, familial duty, and the rigid class norms of the time. Gissing skillfully examines the constraints placed on women like Grace, whose opportunities are limited by economic dependence and social conventions. As personal desires clash with practical realities, the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and the compromises demanded by survival. The Paying Guest offers a sensitive critique of Victorian society, highlighting the quiet struggles of ordinary lives bound by circumstance and tradition.

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  100 Amazing Facts about Kenya -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover Kenya through 100 fascinating facts! This book invites you to explore the extraordinary diversity of Kenya, a country where wildlife, flora, culture, and history merge into a unique natural and human heritage. 🇰🇪 
  Have you ever wondered:Why is Mount Kenya so important to the indigenous people of the country?What animals make up the famous "Big Five," and where can you spot them in Kenya?How did the giant elephants of Meru National Park survive poaching and thrive today?What makes the Mau Forest a crucial "green lung" for Kenya's climate?How do the fishermen of floating villages live on Lake Victoria? 
  Why give "100 Amazing Facts About Kenya" to your children?Educational and engaging content: This book reveals 100 amazing facts, allowing your children to expand their knowledge of the world while sparking their curiosity.A diverse range of information: Each fact is unique, covering different aspects of Kenya, from its wildlife to its ecosystems, to its cultural traditions and historical sites.A focus on ecology and conservation: Through these facts, your children will gain awareness of the importance of preserving endangered species and fragile ecosystems, a crucial lesson in today's world.Facts for all ages: Whether your children are young readers or older, they will find facts suited to their level of understanding, making reading both accessible and enriching. 
  "100 Amazing Facts About Kenya" invites you to explore and reflect while offering educational content suited for young readers.

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  Complete Book of Sewing...

  Wendy Gardiner

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  Learning how to sew has never been easier! Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills. Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert, Wendy Gardiner, you'll learn a wide variety of skills, from hand stitching and hemming to adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and so much more. Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, Wendy also includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. Her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you'll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence! New edition features updated photography and various technical and general updates.

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  On the Road to Exile and Other...

  Michael Morris

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   This book contains  seven  of the most unusual short stories ever written. 
  
  
   In  On the Road to Exile,  a woman travels a thousand miles on her donkey, returning to the family she left a year earlier to find the only thing that has changed is her. 
  
  
   In  The Accidental Transvestite,  a man wants only to get in his ex-girlfriend's pants but once he has them on, he soon realizes he would do anything to get them off. 
  
  
   In  How Much Further to Insanity?,  a woman boards a train that takes her to the edge of madness, confronted by the strangest circumstances that begin with the insults of an Amish passenger and ends with the deprivations of a simeopath. 
  
  
   In  She Fell to Sleep,  a man ruminates over the question of whether his girlfriend fell asleep or faked it. 
  
  
   In  Six Kittens, Six Victims,  a man and his two children stand outside a grocery store, trying to find homes for their kittens. 
  
  
   In This is Your Life, a man's perfect life turns complicated when his girlfriend finds him sharing  a  joint with two fatties, who were at his house due to unexplainable reasons. 
  
  
   In  Ode to a Shitonion,  a man wakes from a coma and recalls the circumstances that led to him being charged with "...exhibiting a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of life while satisfying unnatural sexual impulses..." and the brief courtroom drama that follows. 

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  30 Chic Days at Home - Self-care...

  Fiona Ferris

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  When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, let this uplifting audio companion wrap you in calm, creativity, and gentle inspiration. 
  30 Chic Days at Home was born during a time when the world slowed down. Drawing from the popular “30 Chic Days” blog series, author Fiona Ferris invites you into a soothing and empowering experience—one that transforms your time at home into something nurturing, elegant, and joy-filled. 
  With her signature blend of cozy charm and practical simplicity, Fiona shares 30 beautifully narrated days of encouragement and self-care. Each chapter offers a daily theme—from creating a cozy nook and inspiring yourself, to rediscovering laughter and setting gentle goals. You'll also enjoy two bonus chapters and a thoughtful summary of 21 Ways to Be Chic at Home, offering timeless wisdom you’ll return to again and again. 
  Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, caring for your mental wellbeing, or simply craving a fresh perspective, this audiobook is your comforting reminder: life can be beautiful, even in the midst of uncertainty. 
  Let Fiona’s voice guide you through each day—like a warm cup of tea with a dear friend—helping you to stay grounded, feel uplifted, and embrace the magic within you.

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