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This practical and accessible guide covers the core knowledge and key concepts required during the first 3 months in anaesthetics. This book prepares the reader for starting work on-call in anaesthesia and builds the foundations for becoming a safe and competent anaesthetist.The content is comprehensive while also being pitched at a level suited to those new to anaesthesia, with a particular focus on knowledge that is useful in daily practice. Topics are split into digestible daily chunks, so by reading just a small amount each day novice anaesthetists can be confident they will cover everything they need to. Alongside the core content, additional information includes more than 50 ‘top tips’ from consultant anaesthetists, QR codes linking to highly regarded external learning resources, and guidance on meeting portfolio and curriculum requirements.Trainee anaesthetists and allied health professionals will appreciate the clear writing style and accessible content of this practical resource. With its focus on everything that an anaesthetist needs to know in their first 3 months of training, it will help trainees build both knowledge and confidence in preparation for their on-calls and beyond.

This practical and accessible guide covers the core knowledge and key concepts required during the first 3 months in anaesthetics. This book prepares the reader for starting work on-call in anaesthesia and builds the foundations for becoming a safe and competent anaesthetist.The content is comprehensive while also being pitched at a level suited to those new to anaesthesia, with a particular focus on knowledge that is useful in daily practice. Topics are split into digestible daily chunks, so by reading just a small amount each day novice anaesthetists can be confident they will cover everything they need to. Alongside the core content, additional information includes more than 50 ‘top tips’ from consultant anaesthetists, QR codes linking to highly regarded external learning resources, and guidance on meeting portfolio and curriculum requirements.Trainee anaesthetists and allied health professionals will appreciate the clear writing style and accessible content of this practical resource. With its focus on everything that an anaesthetist needs to know in their first 3 months of training, it will help trainees build both knowledge and confidence in preparation for their on-calls and beyond.

Get your crochet off to a flying start with 8 simple projects and multiple techniques. In this complete course, crochet expert Claire Montgomerie covers everything you need to get started: essential tools and materials, how to hold your hook, make your first stitches, fasten off and read a pattern. Clear step-by-step photographs and a handy fold-out flap with crochet abbreviations make it accessible for all, whether you are hooking your first stitch or revisiting the basics.Take small steps and familiarize yourself with the terminology and techniques to master the essentials of crochet in no time at all. Claire combines helpful, friendly guidance with 8 colourful modern projects, each one teaching and consolidating a new technique – from increasing and decreasing to changing colour and joining seams. Choose from:eco-friendly washcloths and make-up padsan eye-catching chevron blanketa colourful scarf with tasselsa ribbed beanie with a pompoma mesh shopping bagintricate flower coasters that can be worn as brooches or hair slidesa jazzy granny square blanket or pillow covera loveable cuddly toy.Embark on your crochet journey and have fun creating your own crocheted wearable accessories and home décor items with all things bright and woolly.

Get your knitting off to a flying start with 8 simple projects and multiple techniques. In this complete course, knitting expert Lynne Rowe covers everything you need to get started: essential tools and materials, how to hold your needles, make your first stitches, fasten off and read a pattern. Clear step-by-step photographs and a handy fold-out flap with knitting abbreviations make it accessible for all, whether you are knitting your first stitches or revisiting the basics.Take small steps and familiarize yourself with the terminology and techniques to master the essentials of knitting in no time at all. Lynne combines helpful, friendly guidance with 8 colourful modern projects, each one teaching and consolidating a new technique – from increasing and decreasing to changing colour and joining seams. Choose from:a tranquility spa seta cozy scarfhygge headbandsa stylish colour-block pillowa gorgeous baby blanketa cheerful garlanda ribbed beaniefingerless mittens.Embark on your knitting journey and have fun creating your own knitted wearable accessories and home décor items with all things bright and woolly.

Sew 8 stylish, versatile garments with this essential beginner's guide to dressmaking, from best-selling author and teacher Julia Hincks.This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide contains all the techniques you need, plus four full-size (1000 x 700mm) pattern sheets for sizes UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).In this complete course, popular sewing guru Julia Hincks covers everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, how to read and use a sewing pattern, choose fabrics, make seams and understand dressmaking terminology. Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for all, whether you are creating your first garments or revisiting the basics.The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Julia to teach you new skills each time, so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new techniques and terminology, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book. Choose from 8 stylish garments:pattern-free skirttoprobe/jacketskirtshortsvesttrousersdressFull-size pull-out pattern sheets are included, graded in 13 sizes from UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).

The essential beginner's guide to macramé, with 8 simple, inspiring projects from macramé teacher and best-selling author Isabella Strambio (@_twome).This fully illustrated, explain-all guide to macramé contains all the necessary knots and techniques you need, whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking for fresh ideas.In this complete course, popular macramé artist Isabella Strambio starts with the complete basics, covering everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, learn how to hold and tension your strings, and discover how to set up a good working space.The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Isabella so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new knots and techniques, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.Choose from 8 must-have contemporary projects:a stylish keychain (with gathering, lark's head and half square knots)a handy bottle holder (featuring an alternating square knot pattern)a stylish hat decoration (with a stylish wave knot)a stunning clutch bag (featuring double half hitch knots and decreasing square knots)a cute owl hanging decoration (with vertical lark's head knots)a statement lampshade (featuring berry knots)a gorgeous mini wreath (with waterfall knots)a contemporary wall hanging (featuring alternating half hitch knots).The book also contains an inspiring 'Moving On' section, with advice on subjects including adding colour, working in 3D, and adding lace detail. So embark on your macramé journey today, and have fun creating your own pieces of wall art and home décor items using simple macramé knots in natural materials.This is the third title in the best-selling The Beginner's Guide series.

The essential beginner's guide to amigurumi from popular designer Sarah-Jane Hicks (@flo_and_dot), with 8 utterly adorable projects to crochet. This must-have guide contains all stitches and key techniques shown step by step and is carefully structured to get you crocheting something cute straight away! In this complete course, ideal for absolute beginners, crochet designer and author Sarah-Jane Hicks covers everything you need to get started, from how to read a yarn label and how to hold your hook to how to follow a pattern. You'll build up your skills project by project, learning new techniques as you go (from working in the round and changing colours to creating that all-important super-cute face).An essential guide to amigurumi, which takes you from your very first stitches to techniques such as adding adorable eyes, creating stripes and adding surface crochet.Learn techniques as you make, so you can put your skills into practice straight away.8 totally cute projects to make: from a sweet sausage dog in his festive party hat and a playful mermaid with pink spiral hair, to a cat, fox, cactus, bear, bunny and owl.Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, with helpful tips from Sarah-Jane throughout.A handy fold-out flap with crochet abbreviations allows you to quickly and easily refer to the stitches if you need a refresher.Whether you're creating adorable amigurumi projects for the first time, or wanting to revisit the basics, this accessible, no-fuss course will get you sewing straight away.