Starting a Business in the Country
Make 2006 the year you live the dream, ditch the daily commute and run a successful business in the country. This book will help make that dream a reality, with business ideas to get you thinking and advice from people who have actually done it. The author a former BBC journalist writes from experience, she moved to Cornwall and set up a successful hoiday letting business.

How to Be a People Person
Super little book that empowers you to overcome shyness and anxiety, widen your circle of friends and increase your chances of success at dating. Learn how to understand and master body language, resolve conflict, be assertive, negotiate successfully and have the confidence to deal with bullies, put-downs and prejudice. Follow Marianna's advice and you will feel like a new person in no time - a people person!

Shabby Chic: Sumptuous Settings and Lovely Things
The latest book from Rachel Ashwell, as pretty and inspiring as all the Shabby Chic books. This one shows you how to give your home unique charm, for both everyday and special occasions, through the use of materials acquired in a local antique fairl or flea market.

Brilliant Beading: 15 Stylish Step-by-step Projects
Basic techniques and everything you need to get started, followed by step-by-step instructions, with fabulous photography for 15 really beautiful, modern projects. Wine glass charmers, napkin rings, lanterns, candle rings, silk cushions, lampshades, and many more. A wonderful treat for yourself or would make a marvellous gift for any creative person.

The Ration Book Diet
Interesting diet plan using ideas from the dark days of World War 2 when the low fat, high fibre diet meant that the population couldn't fail to eat healthily. Updated with the nutritional knowledge of today and creative ideas with lefotvers and food for children.

The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping
Do our consumer choices really have a major impact on people and planet? If so, what can we do about it? Which companies and products should we support or avoid? And which ethical claims can we trust?

Making Birthday Cards
Over 20 inspiring designs for birthday cards for every family member or friend. Techniques used include quilling, painting, wire and beadwork, die-cutting and coluzzle.

Making Wedding Cards
The 23 projects featured cover many techniques including weaving, iris folding, collage, stamping, embossing and punching. Modern traditional and fun ideas to inspire beginners and experienced crafters.

Craft and Art: The Business
All the information you need to set up and run a successful art or craft business. Covers finding studio space, promotion and advertising, exhibiting at craft and trade fairs, networking, public relations and using technology. Invaluable for artists and crafters who want to make a living from their talents.

Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let
What you really need to know to make money in buy to let. The author is a landlord with twenty years experience and he explains how to buy the right type of property and get good deals from builders, architects and solicitors. You will find out whether you should use a letting agency, how to check references, how to buy and let abroad and how to keep your tenants happy and your property let at all times. A gem!

Starting Your Own Childminding Business
There is always a demand for good quality childcare and many working mothers are choosing childminders to give that home from home care. Alison Lee has worked as a childminder and as a mentor to newly qualified childminders and her book will help you decide if it is the career for you. She also explains the Ofsted regulations, guides you through the registration process, prepares you for Ofsted inspections, helps you with marketing your services and managing the financial side of your business.