This guide to mosaics offers practical information and creative inspiration for a wide range of projects. It provides everything the complete beginner needs to know and ideas and information. The reader can master basic skills by following the simple step-by-step instructions, explore the fascinating history of the art of making mosaics and create original projects and colour combinations inspired by designs around the world. Projects range from mats to mirrors and trays to tables.

Gardening

by Jane McMorland Hunter and Louise Carpenter

Published 31 October 2003
Gardening is perhaps the most popular leisure pursuit in this country. The boom in garden centres and television gardening programmes attest to the public's voracious appetite for ideas and knowledge - but where do first time and inexperienced gardeners begin? Teach Yourself Gardening gives clear, comprehensive information presented in simple terms. It will appeal to the reader looking for an affordable, non-gimmicky approach, which will deliver. The book will explain the basic techniques and, in addition, covers garden design, propagation and vegetable growing.