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How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges and a ribbon marker - a joy to have and to give.

This book provides ideas and inspiration for basic woodwork skills for children aged 3-6. Organized into 3 levels of competence: beginning - sanding, using rulers to measure wood; emerging skills - mini hand drill, hammer and nails; developing competence - screw driver, mini hacksaw, advanced - pliers, glue guns. Includes practical advice on tools and how to use them (both real and play/pretend tools), construction materials (where to source and store), safety issues, role of the adult, where to site the woodworking area in the setting, key vocabulary and decorating/painting wood. Children's physical development as well as knowledge of the world, and mathematical development will all benefit from these activities.

Developing fine motor skills is a key feature in learning to read and write. Many children need additional help to develop these skills in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and The Little Book of Fine Motor Skills gives you lots of ideas for interesting activities focused on hand/eye coordination and refining the movements of arms and hands. Like all the other books in the Little Book series, this book presents appropriate and enjoyable activities in asimple format, which would enable the most inexperienced practitioners to plan and deliver the curriculum against clear objectives.

A fascinating little book about horses and ponies packed with interesting facts and charming illustrations. Includes information on how horses grow up, behave and communicate as well as their place in history and today's society. With internet links to fun websites to find out more.

The follow up to Little Book Of Saints, this handsome little book featuring 75 beautiful illustrations and verses, poems and hymns about angels is the perfect gift for Easter, confirmation or just because. With so many gorgeous pieces of artwork featuring angels, this inspiring book will be one for Christians and spiritual seekers of all ages to enjoy time and again.

Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than 75 classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies— including the Lord's Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle's Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need. Presented in an attractive package with gilded edges, a padded cover, and a lovely ribbon marker, this is a keepsake to be treasured by the newly confirmed or baptized and a timeless collection to turn to in all of life's important moments.

The perfect companion for Christmas festivities, this delightful gift of a book explores the rich history surrounding the Nativity. Filled with more than 75 entries featuring the fascinating details behind the story of the Immaculate Conception, Jesus's birth, the crèche, the Magi, and so much more, these pages illuminate the many ways the first Christmas is celebrated throughout the world. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant lithographs taken from prayer books and missals, The Little Book of the Nativity is a joyful treasure for a family to gather around year after year.

The Little Books of Tips series is a collection of books, each 50 tips in size, delivering wisdom and advice on a whole range of popular subjects covering food, gardening, craft, sports and hobbies.A slow cooker does a lot more than stews. The classic hot-pot is just one of a staggering variety of dishes. You can bake cakes and bread, prepare soups and fondues, steam Christmas puddings, make lemon curd and pate, and produce very good meringues. Take advantage of this amazing versatility and be inspired by all the different tips in this informative guide. Find out how to prepare, use and get the best out of your machine!

This Little Book offers easy-to-follow activities and opportunities for maths problem-solving, both indoors and out. The fun, multisensory ideas will trigger children’s curiosity and enthusiasm as well as aiding their mathematical development.

Use one of these simple trays for all sorts of activities from small world play, through maths and language, to cooking and messy play.

An Advanced Course in Fly FishingThe mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing was to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons in that book. Rather, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offered a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies.In this, The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing, authors Kirk Deeter and Chris Hunt take you to the next level, building upon what Deeter and Charlie Meyers did in The Little Red Book. The Little Black Book will helps fly fishers build upon what they learned in the Little Red Book. Read this valuable, thought-provoking guidebook, and you'll be at the point where you'll be catching fish when no one else is, and you'll know exactly why you are. Advanced casting, presentation, reading the water, fly selection, and much more, including proper gear selection, are all covered. The table of contents, below, explains it all.The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing  Acknowledgments  Foreword  Introduction  Part 1: CASTING   A double-haul is really important, and not just in the saltTeaching someone new? Start with TenkaraEverybody needs a casting lesson. Everybody.Casting longer leaders‘Casting’ nymphs under indicatorsGet a practice rodHow to cast a 15-foot leader (and why you should)Casting at taillightsThe cast killerYour casting stroke follow joints by sizeChallenge your castGreat casts are the ones that get bitScore your casts like golf strokes; fewer is betterThe sand-save castA reach cast is worth a thousand mendsFive feet short on purpose (the linear false cast)Be Lefty in the salt, and Rajeff in the freshGive yourself a “D”Beating windDon’t out-kick your coverage  Part 2: PRESENTATION   Fast strip for saltwater predatorsA swirl, not a riseCasting streamers upstreamCarp: Not just for city kidsStep out of your comfort zoneWhat are the birds after?The potato chip fakeoutWhy natives matterBut I still love brown trout bestMicro-drag: where you stand mattersYou’ll never beat a fish into submissionTake it to the lakeFloat tubes and garbage cansFood never attacks fishA case for the dry-fly snobGo Deep in the name of fish researchRoll fish for funThey’re in skinny water for a reasonThe cafeteria lineThe escape hatch      Part 3: READING WATER (AND FISH)   The stripsetCovering waterSkate and twitch big flies in low lightRod tip down for streamersWeight an unweighted fly with fly-tying beads instead of split-shotUrban anglingGet in shape. Stay in shape.Dry your fly first, apply floatant secondMost fish (and some bugs) face upstream—present accordinglyHead up, game overStep when you streamerBabysit your fliesID the “player” and get after itGin clear waterFlat calm waterDeveloping “TSP” (trout sensory perception)A fish doesn’t see like humans doWalk onThe 10 second ruleLike a dog on a leashTip up or tip down?The keys to spotting fishThe full-court press usually failsUse the whole spice cabinetRiver personalities and handshakesWhat the cloud layers tell youKnowing what they are not doing is equally important as knowing what they areUpwelling v. the straight seamThe speed of the strike is proportionate to the depth of the water (in rivers)See this, do that  Part 4: FLIES   UV resin in home-tied fliesNymphs on the swingMulti-purpose fliesSparse for saltwaterUV parachute postsTip the fly for tying parachute postsCaddis: the most dishonest fly everWire or tinsel for dry fliesThe “pellet fly” you can feel good aboutPractice, practice, practicePeacock herl … and why it worksThe mystery of the Purple Prince NymphProfile is everythingThe Adams familyLethal miceThe Mole Fly miracleBob Behnke on colorsTerrestrials are opportunity bugsThe end of the duckColors change with depthUn-matching the hatchThe monkey poo fly      Part 5: MISC. (Everything from gear, to fighting fish and angler ethics)   Fly reels for trout are just line holdersFly reels matter for saltwater fishFaster rods aren’t always betterYou get what you pay forPride cometh before the fallSheet-metal screwsWire for predatorsQuick-dry attire for the flatsABC. Anything But CottonSnip your tippet at an angleRod weight depends on fly typesThe best loop knot… perfection7X tippet is BSColors and camo above the surfaceGuitars and fly rodsBucket list placesTiger snakes and long hemostatsIt’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‘n rollScore fishing like cricketIt’s okay to failI cheer for the fish

The Little Red Book of Golf Wisdom is packed full of thoughtful and witty quotes on the game that has maddened, excited, and delighted generations of players and fans alike. Golfing legends, literary giants, celebrities, and politicians offer pithy and memorable comments on the sport that A. A. Milne once described as “the best game in the world at which to be bad.” Read musings on golf from such noteworthy folks as:• John Updike• Bill Clinton• Ben Hogan• Annika Sorenstam• Rex Lardner• Tiger Woods• Jack Nicklaus• P.G. Wodehouse• Althea Gibson• And hundreds of others!The Little Red Book of Golf Wisdom will entertain, instruct, and capture the essence of the game that has an irresistible hold on anyone connected with it—whether as a participant or a spectator. There’s a reason why people all over the world are drawn to a game that can easily break one’s heart. This book tells you why.

For Father’s Day, for a new dad, or for no reason at all, this handsome book makes the perfect gift for the most important man in your life. Dad!Here is a collection of more than 270 memorable quotations about the relationships between fathers and their sons and daughters—some wise, some thoughtful, and some downright hilarious. The musings, advice, and observations inside are drawn from famous writers, politicians, actors, comedians, athletes, businessmen, and philosophers.:“Great writers of all stripes, psychologists, eminent soldiers and statesmen, comedians, and a span of others have commented on the multi-faceted aspects of a father’s relationship to his son or daughter, or to his or her feelings, and words have been at times wise, at times hilarious, sometimes abrupt or raw, sometimes practical, and sometimes penetrating”

Scott Douglas offers the advice he’s gleaned from three decades of running, from twenty years as a running writer, and from the deep connections he’s made with top runners and coaches around the country and around the world. The 250 tips offered here are the next best thing to having a personal coach or an experienced running partner. Douglas includes tips for increasing your daily, weekly, and yearly mileage; advice on increasing your speed and racing faster; useful knowledge on how to stay injury-free and be a healthy runner; and much more.The range of tips means there’s something for any runner—someone looking to start running to get in shape, a competitive high school or college runner, an athlete looking to move into running, or an experienced runner looking to improve his or her time in an up- coming marathon. You have the questions: What running apparel is best? What kind of gear do you need to run in the rain or snow? How do you find time in a busy schedule to run? How can you set and achieve meaningful goals? Douglas has the answers.In a hardcover edition handsome enough to give as a gift, The Little Red Book of Running is more than a handbook—it’s a runner’s new best friend.

Whether you love its pace or are mystified by its immensity, New York City has a seemingly limitless capacity to spark both refreshingly blunt observations and eloquent descriptions of its daily life and motion. It has inspired countless artists, musicians, and even politicians, all of whom embody the essence of the city: profound, prophetic, quirky, amusing, tough, and amazingly varied.Inside you’ll find words of wisdom from a plethora of noteworthy New Yorkers, including:Joe NamathDonald TrumpEdie FalcoWoody AllenMarilyn MonroeJoan RiversRudolph GiulianiBette MidlerSpike LeeAnd many, many more!New York boasts a cast of colorful characters like nowhere else, and in The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom they’ll tell you all about their beloved home, as only a real New Yorker could. A thought-provoking collection inspired by life in the world’s greatest city.

From Casablanca to The Hustler, from Moby Dick to How I Made $1,000,000 Playing Poker, these widely varied musings address the entire range of human emotion—the highs of excitement of the “juice” down to the depths of despair of losing. Covered here are gaming’s universality and history, superstition and luck, players and places, and also every game, from the lowliest back-alley crap shoot to the highest-stakes poker contest and everything in between.You’ll find quotable phrases from luminaries like Plato and Tom Wolfe, along with the hard-scrabble advice of Minnesota Fats and Nick the Greek, and humor and pith from the likes of Woody Allen, Charles Bukowski, David Mamet, Groucho Marx, Hunter S. Thompson, and many, many more!

The Little Red Book of Hunter’s Wisdom is packed full of thoughtful and witty quotes on the essence of man and his relationship to the hunt, with all its joys, idiosyncrasies, and challenges. Being a true hunter is a way of life, and this book is packed with memorable comments from men and women who live and breathe it. Read musings on the hunt from such noteworthy folks as:Ernest HemingwayAnnie OakleyRudyard KiplingDavid MametWilliam FaulknerMarco PoloAnd hundreds of others!The Little Red Book of Hunter’s Wisdom has words to live by for any outdoors enthusiast who enjoys a weekend in the woods or a relaxing Sunday on the lake. Whether you gobble it all up in one day or enjoy it over your lifetime, the wisdom in this book will last forever.

A collection of great quotations to inspire and motivate educators from Pat Conroy, Carl Jung, Jesse Jackson, Marie Curie, Mark Twain, and many more. The perfect gift for a teacher you love!Complete with full-color photos, the quotes in this volume come from famous writers, politicians, scientists, actors, comedians, businesspeople, and philosophers—all musing on the subject of education and offering both witty observations and wise advice that any teacher can enjoy.In a time when teachers are too often undervalued, these quotes remind us just how important they are—and what a difference they can make in a child’s life.Known for her motivational and humorous books, Diane Hodges provides the ultimate collection of inspirational quotes and reflective sayings designed to influence, encourage, and motivate educators.

This collection shares country recipes for the most delicious kind of cooking—baking! Inside you’ll find pies, cakes, cookies, and breads, all of which you can easily make at home. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting to learn, you’ll love that this book has simple, straightforward steps so your creations end up just the way you want them to. The recipes are influenced by traditional American foods that comfort the soul and please the taste buds, bringing a smile to anyone’s lips. - Date-orange bread - Berry loaf - Maple rolls - Apple cornbread - Chocolate almond cookies - Molasses cookies - Apple johnny-cakes - Honey-nut gingerbread - Strawberry shortcake - Apple cider cake - Oats and honey bread - Country peach pieThe Little Book of Country Baking contains lush, full-color photographs of each delicious baked good and just the right amount of recipes for a never-ending supply of yummy inspiration. At such an excellent price, every kitchen should have a copy!

Many first-time horse owners start out thinking they’ll teach their animals a thing or two; but eventually most horse lovers end each day impatient to find what their horse will teach them next. Share in hundreds of pearls of horse wisdom and discover what the pros have learned from these mighty animals. In this charming collection of quotes from experts and enthusiasts in the horse world, you’ll find humor, poignancy, advice, and more. Share in the touching and exciting memories and experience stories that demonstrate all the good (and sometimes bad) parts of the relationship between horses and humans. Each little quote conveys a whole range of entertainment and information, yet they’re brief enough that you can get a quick fix of horse sense anytime you want! The book is also conveniently divided into sections by theme, so you can easily jump to a quote to match the mood you’re in.

With a Foreword by Roger Kahn, author of the legendary baseball book The Boys of Summer, here are words of wisdom and whimsey by players, managers, writers, and sportscasters, that will entertain and educate any baseball fan.The Little Red Book of Baseball Wisdom unearths a treasury of quotes reflecting more than a century’s worth of history from our national pastime. Featuring contributions from:Hank AaronWalt WhitmanLeo DurocherTy CobbTed WilliamsYogi BerraJohn UpdikeDizzy DeanLou GehrigCasey StengelAnd many more!Novelist W. P. Kinsella, author of Shoeless Joe which became the movie Field of Dreams, wrote that baseball is “a game where little gems of wisdom or whimsy can be created in the dugout, the bullpen, or the press box during long, hot afternoons and evenings of baseball.”

Celebrating both the famous and the obscure from every genre of music—including classical, rock, Latin, country, blues, and hip-hop, The Little Red Book of Musician’s Wisdom offers a touching anecdote or pithy line for every musical occasion. Musicians, critics, DJs, and industry onlookers provide illuminating commentary on a wealth of topics:• Singing, rehearsing, and performing• Success, fame, and fortune• Failure and rejection• Music critics and industry bigwigs• Love, passion, and sex• Aging and death• Humor and wit• Religion and spiritualityIndividual sections pay particular homage to the words of Ron Carter, T. S. Monk, The Beatles, and Benny Golson. Musicians, music lovers, and those who love hearing from the talented and famous will savor this collection of provocative, mischievous, and profound words from musical personalities of the past and present.“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”—Pablo Casals“No two people on earth are alike, and it’s got to be that way in music, or it isn’t music.”—Billie Holiday“Most of the times, once you’re out of the limelight is when you want to be in it.”—Tina Turner“The sign of a mature musician is knowing what not to play.”—Dizzy Gillespie

In the weeks following the presidential election, the question of what truly makes a good leader is on everyone's mind. Anyone can claim to be a leader in times of calm, but crisis situations separate the true visionaries from the false ones. Recent events in global affairs make it increasingly apparent that nations must cultivate and encourage true leaders—and eschew false ones—if they hope to survive. In the wake of the election, Americans are curious to see how our leaders in government will handle the economic and diplomatic challenges of leading our country.Fortunately, effective leadership is a skill that can be taught, especially through the study of exemplary figures of the past. Donald J. Palmisano explores the vital qualities that every American should look for in a leader by gleaning lessons from great figures throughout history. By analyzing the wisdom of famous leaders, readers will learn about the importance of courage, persistence, decisiveness, and communication as the foundation of a strong leader. The Little Red Book of Leadership Lessons, with quotes from antiquity to the present, provides crucial advice for those who aspire to become effective leaders in any position.

“Don’t let your tongue be your worst enemy.” —John “Sonny” Franzese“You can go a long way with a smile. You can go a lot farther with a smile and a gun.” —Al Capone“I never lie to any man because I don't fear anyone. The only time you lie is when you are afraid.” —John GottiDespite the fact that secrecy is vital to the Mob, mobsters have revealed themselves to be notorious gossips, prone to bragging, and even outrageous loudmouths. Delve into the inner workings of the Mob and the mindset of those who run it through these mesmerizing quotes from some of the smoothest and most dangerous criminals, real and fictional, who ever made headlines. Whether they’re spilling to their lawyers or making blood-chilling threats, mobsters reveal startling insights on leadership, guilt, and loyalty. While at times shocking, crude, and even unintentionally funny, these quotes also help us to see the humanity behind these dark bosses of the underworld . . . and give us a little insight into the dark side of our own natures, as well.