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THE OlYMPKNITS LAURA LONG The 18 Champion Athlete projects include... Reg the Runner, Kato the Karateka, Bill & Bob the Boxers, and Edward the Equestrian with Harry the Handsome Horse With the 2012 London Olympics just around the corner, now is the perfect time to knit your own collection of athletes to join in the celebrations! 10 brilliant patterns for knitting your very own team of athletes. Whether it’s a team of synchronised swimmers, a pair of heavyweight boxers or an accomplished equestrian (complete with horse) that takes your fancy, you’ll find all the instructions you need here to go for a medal-winning performance. Laura Long designs, makes and creates patterns and pieces for designers, knitting magazines and pattern books. Her clients have included Rowan yarns, Simply Knitting and Knit Today magazines. As well as running her own business, Laura also takes great pleasure in teaching knitting techniques to others. ISBN: Format: RRP: 9781446302323 Paperback, 96 pages $ 12.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU MAKE MY DAY... CLINT - A RETROSPECTIVE NEW TO PAPERBACK RICHARD SCHICKEL This will make your day! Written by renowned film critic and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Richard Schickel, this lavish celebration of Clint Eastwood's life and films now in paperback - features an introduction by the legend himself. Richly illustrated with over 300 spectacular images, including memorable stills and behind-thescenes photos, Clint spans his entire career from the early spaghetti westerns and iconic Dirty Harry films to the soulful Bird (1988), the masterful Unforgiven (1992) and modern classics like Mystic River (2003), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and J. Edgar (2011). For more than 45 years Richard Schickel has been a film critic, documentary film maker and movie historian. He has written numerous books, held a Guggenheim Fellowship and been recognised with numerous awards for his contributions to film history. ISBN: Publisher: Format: RRP: 9781402797040 Sterling Publishing Paperback, 296 pages $ 19.99 BACK THE F*CK UP! DANNY VITTORE Back the F*ck Up! is a celebration of 30 creatures great and small that are revered for their coolness, whether for their “don’t give a crap” attitude or being a boozehound. Animals include the vicious cassowary which is capable of delivering a fatal falcon kick to people; the mongoose which fights snakes just because it wants to; the polar bear, the only animal in the world that actively hunts humans; and the caterpillar, which is a lot more insane than people may think. Referred to as the Justin Bieber of blogging by Forbes, Danny Vittore is a columnist for Cracked.com. Having written six features for the humour site, Vittore’s Six Animals That Just Don’t Give a F*ck was an Internet sensation. His hilarious piece went viral, with 1.5 million views three weeks after it was posted. It now has racked up nearly 2.5 million views and 70,000 Facebook shares. Soon to be a freshman at NYU, he also claims to have wrestled a honey badger and won. ISBN: Publisher: Format: RRP: 2 9781440229251 KP Books Paperback, 160 pages $ 14.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. CLEVER CRAFTING HEART-FELT HOLIDAYS KATHY SHELDON & AMANDA CARESTIO Celebrate - and craft - from the heart! The same team that brought you the top-selling Fa la la la Felt now offers another adorable book of fresh, easy-to-make felt decorations, this time with festive and fun holiday themes for the rest of the year. Using readily available storebought felt sheets, crafters can have year-round enjoyment creating 40 charming projects for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. ISBN: Publisher: Format: RRP: 9781454702818 Lark Books Paperback, 132 PAGES $ 16.99 Also by the same authors… FA LA LA LA FELT ISBN: 9781454702818 Paperback, 132 pages RRP: $ 19.99 PAPER ZOO 15 EASY-TO-MAKE, CUTE ANIMALS By simply punching out a card, folding a few flaps and adding a dab of glue, you can create some of the cutest critters ever seen! The absolutely adorable Paper Zoo kit features 15 cards with one animal each and an instruction booklet with bios on each captivating creature including a doe-eyed fawn, a goldfish named Pinky, a spotted dog, a winged pig, a fire-breathing dinosaur and more. ISBN: Publisher: Format: RRP: 9781402780493 Sterling Publishing Kit, Paperback with 32 pages $ 14.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 3 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. COOKERY 150 HEALTHIEST SLOW COOKER RECIPES ON EARTH JONNY BOWDEN & JEANNETTE BESSINGER The clean foods team of Dr. Jonny and Chef Jeannette use wholesome ingredients such as fresh fruit and vegetables, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish and pasture-raised poultry in their recipes. Losing none of the convenience, they skip the high-sodium canned food products used in many slow cooker recipes and bring you dishes with both traditional and ethnic flair. Try the Real Deal Beef Stew with Orange and Clove, the Quick Sesame Teriyaki Low-Carb Lettuce Wraps, the Hot and Hearty Red, White and Blue Crab Dip or the Gingered Honey Pears with Cinnamon Sticks. Bon appetit! ISBN: Format: 9781592334940 Paperback, 256 pages Fair Winds Press RRP: $ 29.99 BUTCHER’S APPRENCTICE ALIZA GREEN Will teach you all the old-world, classic meat-cutting skills you need to prepare fresh cuts at home. Through extensive, diverse profiles and cutting lessons, butchers, food advocates, meat-loving chefs and more share their expertise. Inside, you'll find hundreds of full-colour, detailed step-by-step photographs of cutting beef, pork, poultry, game, goat, organs and more, as well as tips and techniques on using the whole beast for true nose-to-tail eating. Whether you're a casual cook or a devoted gourmand, you'll learn even more ways to buy, prepare, serve and savour all types of artisan meat cuts with this skillful guide. ISBN: Format: 9781592537761 Paperback, 176 pages Quarry Books RRP: $ 29.99 MAKING ARTISAN PASTA ALIZA GREEN Learn how to use the best ingredients and simple, classic techniques to make fresh, homemade pasta. Calling for just the simplest ingredients and a handful of unique kitchen tools, making pasta at home has never been easier, more fun or more delicious. Includes recipes for pasta made completely from scratch, with delicious ingredients such as buckwheat and whole wheat flour, roasted red capsicum, asparagus, squid ink and chocolate. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for rolling, shaping and stuffing dough for gnocchi, lasagna, cannelloni, pappardelle, tagliatelle, ravioli and dozens of other styles. ISBN: Format: 9781592537327 Paperback, 176 pages Quarry Books RRP: $ 29.99 SUPER NUTRITION FOR BABIES KATHERINE ERLICH AND KELLY GENZLINGER There is a better way to feed your baby. This gives parents the latest science-verified nutritional recommendations for feeding their child. Based on a program used at one of the largest holistic practices in the U.S, it provides information on all aspects of nutrition and feeding, including introducing meat in a child's diet, healthier alternatives to dairy and soy, starting solid foods, establishing a regular eating schedule, dealing with picky eating and the best foods for every age and stage so your baby gets the best nutrition to minimise illness and optimise sleep, digestion, behaviour and brain development. ISBN: Format: 4 9781592335039 Paperback, 208 pages Fair Winds Press RRP: $ 19.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. COOKERY PICKLED PANTRY ANDREA CHESMAN A whopping 185 recipes for apples to zucchini. Techniques for making fermented pickles, salsas, relishes and chutneys; freezer and refrigerator options. Includes instructions for single jars and small batches through to a bumper crop of produce. Beginners will prize the simple, low-fuss methods and Chesman’s calm guidance through the basics, while dedicated home cooks will appreciate the large-batch recipes and the variety of flavours. ISBN: Format: 9781603425629 Paperback, 320 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 24.99 QUICK & EASY LOW-CAL VEGAN COMFORT FOOD ALICIA C. SIMPSON To help vegans stay happy, healthy and satisfied, here are 150 all-new recipes for satisfying, flavourful food, all low-cal. Recipes to satisfy and enjoy all day, with breakfast, snacks, salads, soups, mains, desserts and even low-cal vegan beverages. Every recipe includes complete nutritional analysis, making it easier than ever to eat highly nutritious, varied and kilojoule-conscious comfort food. ISBN: Format: 9781615190423 Paperback, 256 pages The Experiment RRP: $ 19.99 QUICK & EASY VEGAN SLOW COOKING CARLA KELLY Ever wished you could have a healthy, delicious, home-cooked dinner waiting for you when you get home? Carla Kelly brings you over 150 recipes for nourishing, whole foods–based meals with easy-to-find, economical ingredients, simple cooking techniques and minimal prep time. Whatever your skill level, Carla’s got you covered for slow-cooked meals year round from hearty, comforting winter fare to light summer dinners. ISBN: Format: 9781615190430 Paperback, 280 pages The Experiment RRP: $ 19.99 KID-FRIENDLY ADHD & AUTISM COOKBOOK PAMELA J. COMPART AND DANA LAAKE Help is on hand for parents coping with children with picky appetites craving the foods that affect their behaviour, focus and development. Gives help to find ways to get children to eat healthy foods and improve their nutritional status. Includes gluten-free, milk-free substitutes and recipes. The authors share details about just how and why the diet works, with testimonials from the parents and from the children themselves. ISBN: Format: 9781592334728 Paperback, 352 pages SALAD FOR DINNER 9781600854316 - PB $ 24.99 Fair Winds Press RRP: $ 21.99 EASY GLUTEN-FREE! 9781588168702 - Spiral $ 18.99 LIGHT & HEALTHY COOKING 9781588168368 - HB $ 24.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 5 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. FAMILY & POPULAR CULTURE KAWAII NOT, TOO MEGHAN MURPHY After the success of her first book, Kawaii Not, Meghan Murphy's fans have been begging for a second volume. Here it is - where cute gets badder. Each 4-panel comic features adorable versions of everyday objects saying not-so-adorable things. In this volume, find even more subversive comics that combine Japanese-inspired cute with clever quirkiness. The results are open for interpretation: Strange and beautiful? Crazy and crude? Hilarious? Perhaps all of the above. By the same author… ISBN: 9781440309205 Kawaii Not Publisher: North Light Books ISBN: 9781600610769 Format: Spiral, 208 pages Spiral, 224 pages RRP: $ 14.99 RRP: $ 14.99 AMPED DAVE HUNTER While there are many strong-selling electric guitar histories available, this is the first illustrated history of the electric guitar's best friend, the amp. World-famous guitar and amp historian Dave Hunter tells the story of 60 of the greatest amps ever built including classics from Fender, Marshall, Vox, the bizarre EchoSonic that created Elvis' sound and the ultimate esoteric $75,000+ Dumble amps. Illustrated with hundreds of technical photos, rare machines, catalogues, memorabilia and the amps of the stars from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Eric Clapton, this is a book guitarists will drool over. ISBN: Format: 9780760339725 Hardback, 208 pages Motorbooks International RRP: $ 39.99 RECORD STORE DAYS GARY CALAMAR AND PHIL GALLO In this era of digital downloads the small, indie record shop might sound like an anachronism. Record stores served as community centres, information exchanges, clubs, art galleries and launching pads for numerous bands and record labels. This takes a long, loving look back at the retail refuges that enthralled at least three generations. Written and compiled by two record store veterans, this lively and nostalgic anthology includes photographs and reminiscences from musicians, music industry executives, former record store clerks and of course, avid fans. ISBN: Format: 9781402794551 Paperback, 256 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 18.99 POT INC. GREG CAMPBELL Campbell - a suburban father whose biggest vice is a cold beer - seems like the last person who would grow weed in his basement. But his attitude changed in 2009 when his home state of Colorado led the nation in mainstreaming medical marijuana. Watching with fascination as above-board and financially thriving dispensaries popped up everywhere, Campbell wondered, "Why not me?" Pot, Inc. chronicles Greg's journey into DIY ganjapreneurialism as he learns how to cultivate marijuana, examines America's often unduly harsh laws and unearths ignorance about pot's centuries-old therapeutic value. ISBN: Format: 6 9781402779251 Hardback, 288 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 24.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. FAMILY & POPULAR CULTURE INFINITE QUEST JOHN EDWARD Bestselling author John Edward has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique and powerful psychic skills. Now he shows people how they too can tap into their psychic selves. Develop your intuition and renew latent powers so you can confidently take chances and make choices. By following certain guidelines and intuition-building exercises, we can learn to get in touch with our Spirit Guides and identify the psychic energy around us. Edward also discusses how technology can work with our "sixth sense" and explains how to use divination tools. ISBN: Format: 9781402797798 Paperback, 320 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 18.99 NEW TO PAPERBACK TAG, TOSS & RUN PAUL TUKEY & VICTORIA ROWELL Lawns aren’t just for mowing anymore! Today’s families are rediscovering the timeless pleasure of family lawn games including classics like capture the flag, croquet and badminton. These simple games appeal to every age and can be adapted to fit groups of any size. Tag, Toss & Run features 40 exciting games – from old-time favourites like bocce and Red Rover to lesser-known games such as Cherokee marbles, cornhole and Kubb. Offering a quick overview of the basic sequence and strategies for each, this book is proof that the best games don’t come from a shop. ISBN: Format: 9781603425605 Paperback, 208 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 18.99 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 2013 (WARMAN’S) ZAC BISSONNETTE Rich in tradition, yet with an eye on the contemporary and emerging, Warman's provides fascinating stories on key areas to enhance the collecting experience. “Future of the Market" reports give readers insights into where the experts are putting their money and why. New editor Zac Bissonnette sheds light on such hot areas as: Illustration Art; Vintage Video Games; Japanese Woodblock Prints; Industrial Art/Steampunk; Mid-Century Modern Furniture; Fashion/Theatre; Vintage Magazines; and Autographs. Traditional collecting areas get honest evaluations and emerging markets tantalise with gorgeous colour photos. ISBN: Format: 9781440229435 Paperback, 800 pages KP Books RRP: $ 29.99 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO GAY AND LESBIAN WEDDINGS TESS AYERS AND PAUL BROWN Fraught with logistical and social pitfalls, wedding planning is never easy – but for gay and lesbian couples it presents unique challenges. With notable foresight, the first edition of this book was published in 1994 when legal same-sex marriage was only a dream. As samesex marriage continues its march to legality, this updated edition is more relevant and helpful than ever. Bursting with real-life anecdotes and history, this title covers how to share the news, structure a ceremony and throw a great party – and tackles tough questions from “Why get married at all?” to “Which band should we book?”. An indispensable handbook! ISBN: Format: 9781615190546 Paperback, 288 pages The Experiment RRP: $ 19.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 7 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. HISTORY FLAWLESS SCOTT ANDREW SELBY AND GREG CAMPBELL In 2003, a band of skilled Italian thieves broke into the Antwerp Diamond Centre – one of the most secure buildings in the world. Experts estimate they got away with nearly half a billion dollars in diamonds, cash and other valuables. The bandits used cunning in lieu of violence. How it was done remained a mystery even when the police zeroed in on who committed what was quickly labeled the largest diamond heist in history. An inviting read! ISBN: Format: 9781402797552 Paperback, 336 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 18.99 NEW TO PAPERBACK DARING DOZEN GAVIN MORTIMER Reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of WWII, before which the concept simply didn't exist. Thanks to them, the concept of how wars can be fought and won has totally changed. These 12 men reshaped military policy, led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Offers a skilful analysis of their qualities as military commanders. ISBN: Format: 9781849088428 Hardback, 304 pages Osprey Publishing RRP: $ 29.99 EL ALAMEIN BRYN HAMMOND Before the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, no-one had ever won a major battle on land against the Germans. Drawing on a remarkable array of first-hand accounts, this book reveals the personal experiences and fascinating details of how the war was fought. Includes analysis of the strategic decisions made by the generals. El Alamein is the story of how a seemingly beaten and demoralised army turned near-defeat into victory. ISBN: Format: 9781849086400 Hardback, 304 pages Osprey Publishing RRP: $ 37.99 OLYMPICS - AMAZING & EXTRAORDINARY FACTS STEPHEN HALLIDAY Find the answers to many intriguing aspects of the Olympic Games in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia. The Olympics: Amazing & Extraordinary Facts reveals the beguiling stories behind the well-known history of the Games. It delves into the ancient origins in Greece, the modern predecessors to the Games from the 17th century onwards and the little-known facts behind the Olympics in the modern era. ISBN: Format: 9781446302019 Hardback, 144 pages David & Charles RRP: $ 16.99 NEW TO PAPERBACK PROFILES IN FOLLY 9781402797781 - PB $ 18.99 8 DISCOVER YR FAMILY HISTORY ONLINE 9781440318504 - PB $ 29.99 DELIVER US FROM DARKNESS 9781849087179 - HB $ 37.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. FANTASY FICTION & CREATIVE WRITING ALCHEMIST OF SOULS:NIGHTS MASQUE VOL 1 ANNE LYLE When Tudor explorers returned from the New World, they brought back a name out of halfforgotten Viking legend: skraylings. Red-sailed ships followed in the explorers' wake bringing Native American goods - and a skrayling ambassador - to London. But what do these seemingly magical beings really want in Elizabeth I's capital? Mal Catlyn, a down-atheel swordsman, is seconded to the ambassador's bodyguard, but assassination attempts are the least of his problems. What he learns about the skraylings and their unholy powers could cost England her new ally - and Mal his soul. ISBN: Format: 9780857662132 Paperback, 432 pages Angry Robot RRP: $ 17.99 COSTUME NOT INCLUDED M ATTHEW HUGHES Chesney’s efforts to ‘Save the Day’ and ‘Win the Girl’ make slow progress. This superhero lark is a bit more complicated than he thought. But even as Chesney is trying to learn the ropes, Boss Greeley has made a deal with the Devil. A deal that is making Greeley stronger by the minute. Soon he will be untouchable. Meanwhile Reverend Hardacre digs deeper and finds that not everything in reality is quite what it seems. Now Chesney, the one-time actuary-turned superhero, must continue the fight. ISBN: Format: 9780857661388 Paperback, 352 pages Angry Robot RRP: $ 15.99 EVIL DARK JUSTIN GUSTAINIS “My name’s Markowski. I carry a badge. Also a crucifix, some wooden stakes, big vial of holy water and a 9mm Beretta loaded with silver bullets.” A series of seemingly motiveless murders of supernatural creatures points to a vigilante targeting the supe community of Scranton. Markowski wouldn’t normally have much of a problem with that, but his daughter may be next on the killer’s list… ISBN: Format: HOW TO BLOG A BOOK 9781599635408 - PB $ 14.99 9780857661357 Paperback, 416 pages WRITER’S LITTLE HELPER 9781599634098 - PB $ 16.99 Angry Robot RRP: $ 15.99 WRITING YOUR WAY 9781599634104 - PB $ 18.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 9 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. ART INSTRUCTION BRAVE INTUITIVE PAINTING FLORA BOWLEY Adopt a spontaneous, bold and fearless approach to painting as a process of discovery one that results in lush and colourful finished works that will beg to be displayed. This inspiring and encouraging book for both novice and experienced painters teaches how to create colourful, exciting, expressive paintings through a variety of techniques, combining basic, practical painting principles with innovative personal self-expression. Flora Bowley's fun and forgiving approach to painting is based on the notion that "You don't begin with a preconceived painting in mind; you allow the painting to unfold”. ISBN: Format: 9781592537686 Paperback, 128 pages Quarry Books RRP: $ 29.99 LIGHT AND MOVEMENT IN WATERCOLOUR JAKE WINKLE AND ROBIN CAPON Jake Winkle's loose, fresh and spontaneous style of painting is very popular. His paintings are full of light and movement and a key feature of his technique is that he doesn't work in the traditional way of light to dark, but by placing the darks first. He demonstrates how to paint watercolours in a loose, direct way by step-by-step demonstrations and practical projects. He looks at subject simplification and shows how to focus on shapes rather than objects and, by painting what you see and not what you know, demonstrates how to capture the essence of the scene with freshness and clarity. ISBN: Format: 9781849940276 Hardback, 128 pages BT Batsford RRP: $ 34.99 COLOR MIXING RECIPES FOR LANDSCAPES WILLIAM F POWELL Provides instruction on colour mixing in landscape painting in oil and acrylic and offers a robust index of landscape subjects that correspond to the colour mixing swatches. Also discusses how colour is influenced by the time of day, the angle of the sun and changing seasons, making it a must-have in every oil and acrylic artist's library. Powell studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris. His work has been represented in major galleries and reproduced in the form of illustrations, prints and limited edition collector's plates. ISBN: Format: 9781600582660 Sprial, 48 pages Walter Foster RRP: $ 12.99 DRAWING MADE EASY - LANDSCAPES IN COLORED PENCIL EILEEN SORG Features a variety of nature scenes and landscapes in a fun, approachable medium that appeals to artists of all levels. As readers move through the techniques and projects, they will learn how to capture the beauty of the natural world using coloured pencils to render shadows, create realistic textures, express time of day and mood and draw a variety subjects - from mountains and beach scenes to flowers, foliage and more. Sorg is an international award-winning artist and juror who graduated from University of Washington with a degree in wildlife science and uses her training to create lively drawings. ISBN: Format: 10 9781600582806 Paperback, 64 pages Walter Foster RRP: $ 12.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. ART INSTRUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTRAITS:DISCOVER DYNAMIC TECHNIQUES EILEEN SORG The light and airy qualities of watercolour lend it to creating luminous portraits that are full of life. In Watercolor Made Easy: Portraits, award-winning artist Peggi Habets invites artists to learn the secrets of rendering beautiful, lifelike portraits using this sometimes tricky medium. Techniques specific to painting lifelike portraits and detailed information on tools and materials are included. ISBN: Format: 9781600582776 Paperback, 64 pages Walter Foster RRP: $ 12.99 DESIGN ELEMENTS TYPOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS KRISTIN CULLEN Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists - this is the field guide for the journey! ISBN: Format: 9781592537679 Paperback, 160 pages Rockport Publishers RRP: $ 34.99 DESIGNERS WEB HANDBOOK PATRICK MCNEIL From informational sites to e-commerce portals to blogs to mobile apps, helps any designer understand the full life cycle of a digital product: idea, design, production and maintenance. The best web designers create not only beautiful sites but also sites that function well. Patrick McNeil, creator of the popular web design blog designmeltdown.com, teaches how to build sites that balance aesthetics and usability, on time and on budget. ISBN: Format: 9781440314414 Paperback, 272 pages North Light Books RRP: $ 39.99 GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S ELECTRONIC-MEDIA MANUAL JASON TSELENTIS Merge traditional print design skills with new technology to create imaginative, informative and useful online experiences. Focuses on reigning in the specific skills and tools necessary for creating design projects for the web and beyond. Discover a rich collection of sound design examples and, unlike other books on web and electronic media, this is not a technical manual, but rather a visual resource packed with real-world examples of design. ISBN: Format: 9781592537785 Paperback, 256 pages Rockport Publishers RRP: $ 45.00 STOP THINK GO DO STEVEN HELLER AND MIRKO ILIC This revolutionary guide is not only the first to look at how typography in design creates a call to action, but it also explores type and image as language. Stop, Think, Go, Do is packed with arresting imagery from around the world that influences human behaviour. Page after page you'll find innovative messages that advocate, advise caution, educate, entertain, express, inform, play and transform. ISBN: Format: 9781592537662 Paperback, 224 pages Rockport Publishers RRP: $ 45.00 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 11 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. KNITTING CAST ON BIND OFF LESLIE ANN BESTOR Today’s knitters are branching out and exploring new knitting styles – from chunky cables to delicate lace – and all they are missing is the perfect cast on or bind off technique to create edges as beautiful, professional and functional as the stitches that come between. Cast On, Bind Off is an indispensable tool for every knitting bag – a trusted reference that will ensure each project is polished and pleasing from start to finish. ISBN: Format: 9781603427241 Spiral, 216 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 19.99 CIRCULAR KNITTING WORKSHOP M ARGARET RADCLIFFE Teaches every aspect of circular knitting and empowers knitters of all levels to discover the satisfaction of knitting in the round. Circular knitting has many benefits including making it easier to follow charts (with the right-side of the work always facing the knitter) and eliminating the need for seams. Includes Fair Isle, twined, helix, tubular and other classic techniques in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. ISBN: Format: 9781603429993 Paperback, 320 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 29.99 KNITTING AMERICA SUSAN M. STRAWN Here is the history of knitting in America in all its many-stranded, multi-coloured glory. Knitter and scholar Susan M. Strawn unravels knitting history from pilgrims to pioneers, immigrants to natives, through war and peace. With more than 300 colour and black-andwhite images of knitters and knitwear, this is a story packed with much ado about knitting. Also included are 20 historical knitting patterns you can recreate today. ISBN: Format: 9780760340110 Paperback, 208 pages Voyageur Press RRP: $ 29.99 LOVELY KNITS FOR LITTLE GIRLS VIBE ULRIK SONDERGAARD Twenty patterns for pint-sized vests, dresses, sweaters and skirts – all brimming with pretty, girly details. Forget about baby-weight yarn, tiny needles and fussy patterns as knitwear designer Vibe Sondergaard creates a bright, stylish, little-girl wardrobe of fabulous projects that knit up quickly and allow knitters plenty of opportunity for trying a few design tricks on a manageable kid-sized scale. Pattern shapes size up or down easily. ISBN: Format: 9781600855030 Hardback, 144 pages Taunton Press RRP: $ 29.99 NORWEGIAN HANDKNITS SUE FLANDERS AND JANINE KOSEL Thirty patterns inspired by traditional knits housed in Vesterheim Museum in Iowa, the premier centre for Norwegian-American heritage in the United States and home to the world’s most extensive collections of textiles and handknits made by Norwegian immigrants. A practical guide, repository of cultural history and a lovely look at rich traditions. Vintage photographs, Norwegian folklore and recipes accompany the patterns. ISBN: Format: 12 9780760342558 Paperback, 144 pages Voyageur Press RRP: $ 29.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. CRAFTS STITCH AT HOME M ANDY SHAW Get stitching with projects for your home, garden and loved ones. Combining applique, embroidery, patchwork, quilting and sewing this is a fabric-lover's dream. Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques, making even complex projects beginner-friendly. From sweet little hand-sewn items to whip up in an evening to intricate heirloom projects, this beautiful collection has over 20 truly stunning ideas! ISBN: Format: 9781446301685 Paperback, 128 pages David & Charles RRP: $ 29.99 FLORAL DIMENSIONS PAULINE INESON From begonias to lilies, tulips and marigolds, readers will discover how easy it is to quilt colorful, dimensional flowers from award-winning machine quilter and teacher Pauline Ineson. Along with illustrated instructions and templates for 21 gorgeous 3D flowers using machine quilting, patchwork and appliqué techniques, there are also tips for incorporating these original flowers into quilt blocks and using different colours and fabrics. ISBN: Format: 9781446301814 Paperback, 128 pages David & Charles RRP: $ 29.99 JAPANESE BEADWORK WITH SONOKO NOZUE SONOKO NOZUE This unique entry in the best-selling Beadweaving Master Class series - Sonoko's first book in English - offers 25 stylish projects showcasing her signature melding of traditional Japanese style with modern dramatic flair. These designs are romantic, exquisite and oneof-a-kind. Sonoko's instructions include illustrations as well as some inspiring beauty shots of the jewellery featuring lovely model photography with a gorgeous Japanese aesthetic. ISBN: Format: 9781454702788 Hardback, 128 pages Lark Books RRP: $ 29.99 MIXED-MEDIA GIRLS SUZIE BLU Growing out of her popular online workshops and videos, Mixed-Media Girls with Suzi Blu takes you step-by-step through the process of drawing a folk art and stylised girl’s face. You will learn to create simple, balanced features and add shading with coloured pencils and paint. From there, you’ll learn how to draw the rest of the figure and put it into a unique, textured, mixed-media background. ISBN: Format: 9781592537693 Paperback, 128 pages + DVD Quarry Books RRP: $ 29.99 MASTERING RAKU STEVEN BRANFMAN From firing to finishing, this definitive reference on raku is a must-have for artists of all skill levels. Be informed and inspired by this attractive hands-on book, which focuses on techniques. Packed with ideas, designs and recipes covering every aspect of the raku process: clay, forming techniques, decoration, glazes, kilns and kiln construction and much more. A beautiful gallery of works from around the world provides extra creative motivation. ISBN: Format: 9781454703679 Paperback, 176 pages Lark Books RRP: $ 24.99 NEW TO PAPERBACK THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 13 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. CRAFTS ART QUILT PORTFOLIO THE NATURAL WORLD M ARTHA SIELMAN This lavish collection of art quilts, all focused on the natural world, inaugurates a gorgeous new series written by Martha Sielman, executive director of the world's largest art quilt organization. Every book will feature profiles of the top artists who specialise in that subject along with nearly 90 amazing gallery images. With the explosion of art quilt exhibits and the author's growing renown, quilters will find this an inspirational compilation. ISBN: Format: 9781600599286 Paperback, 192 pages Lark Books RRP: $ 29.99 PRE-CUT COMBO QUILTS DEBRA FEHR GREENWAY Discover a world of exciting design possibilities by blending different types and sizes of pre -cut fabrics to create stunning quilts in less time. With instructions for 14 quilts and 5 variations, you'll be inspired to start sewing with your favourite fabric lines and pre-cut stash. As a bonus, each pattern is also fat quarter friendly, featuring instructions on how to use fat quarters instead of pre-cut fabrics to make each project. ISBN: Format: 9781440217319 Paperback, 128 pages KP Books RRP: $ 29.99 SIMPLY CREATIVE QUILTS M AYA CHAIMOVICH Practical quilting is the theme of these creative projects featuring a combination of bed covers, wall hangings and other useful projects for the home. Accessible to all quilters, the designs employ basic techniques such as variations of work with stripes, squares and crazy quilting as well as combinations of techniques, leaving room for quilters to experiment with the designs as they wish. ISBN: Format: 9781609003371 Paperback, 96 pages Leisure Arts RRP: $ 29.99 IMPROV SEWING NICOLE BLUM & DEBRA IMMERGUT For today’s generation of creative, style-savvy sewing enthusiasts, comes this must-have guide to 101 satisfying sewing projects that can be prepared in record time with just a bit of basic know-how. Features an abundance of inventive projects that can be created, embellished and personalised with ease in a single afternoon. Includes sewing basics, simple pattern-making, guides to stitches, appliqué, doodle-stitching and layering of fabrics. ISBN: Format: 9781603427401 Paperback, 320 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 24.99 STASH HAPPY APPLIQUE CYNTHIA SHAFFER THIS THIRD ENTRY IN THE STASH HAPPY SERIES showcases appliqué with plenty of techniques and unique projects. A short basics section helps novice sewers get up to speed before moving on to projects ranging from embellished shop-bought items to 100% original creations. Even the motifs offer lots of variety including kid's drawings, coffee cups and pretty paisley. How-to photography, templates and tips speed crafters along their way. ISBN: Format: 14 9781454702801 Paperback, 224 pages Lark Books RRP: $ 19.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. CRAFTS COMPLETE DECORATED JOURNAL GWEN DIEHN Now two of the most successful books by Gwen Diehn, The Decorated Page and The Decorated Journal, are bound together into one comprehensive and inspiring volume offering an unmatched collection of great ideas and techniques from the latest supplies to innovative layouts. Sidebars highlight specific genres such as pillow books, nature journals and illuminated manuscripts. Plus, newly added content includes journaling artist profiles along with galleries of their work, new techniques and a new project where readers learn to make a journal from a butter box. ISBN: Format: 9781454702030 Paperback, 240 pages Lark Books RRP: $ 24.99 DREAMING FROM THE JOURNAL PAGE MELANIE TESTA The artist’s journal is not only a great place to start a library of personal marks, doodles and ideas, but also a forum to experiment with ideas for projects that ultimately move beyond the journal page. Encouraging the reader to experiment and play while also learning step-by-step techniques for working in a variety of media. Readers explore techniques, organise memories and create a personal visual language, gaining confidence to develop their ideas into tangible works of art. Melanie Testa is an accomplished textile and quilt artist and exhibits her fibre art at various galleries and quilt shows. ISBN: Format: 9781440314346 Paperback, 128 pages North Light Books RRP: $ 29.99 MAKING MINI BOOKS KATHLEEN MCCAFFERTY Whether it’s a little notebook to slip into your back pocket, a simple accordion created for a friend, a miniature book to wear as a necklace or a hand-held journal, Making Mini Books features dozens of ideas and tips for the kinds of books you want to make and use. Learn how to make books in a variety of styles and sizes using different binding techniques, including quick and easy no-sew minis, or try your hand at more traditional bookbinding methods including pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab binding, Coptic stitch and more. Includes tips, techniques and full-size templates. ISBN: Format: 9781454702009 Paperback, 144 pages ROUTER JIGS & TEMPLATES 9781861088888 - PB $ 34.99 Lark Books RRP: $ 24.99 TRIM CARPENTRY 9781600855023 - PB $ 29.99 WOODWORKING 101 9781600853685 - PB $ 29.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 15 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. EQUESTRIAN 101 GROUND TRAINING EXERCISES FOR EVERY HORSE & HANDLER CHERRY HILL Cherry Hill’s comprehensive collection of 101 ground-training exercises leads you and your horse through catching, yielding, turning, sacking out, backing, long lining, doing obstacle work and much more. Every exercise is fully illustrated and described in easy-to-follow, step-by-step language that you can refer to during your ground training work - simply hang the book in the barn or on a fence post and you’re ready to go! The exercises include clear goals, variations, common problems to watch out for and lesson reviews. ISBN: Format: 9781612120522 Paperback, 256 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 34.99 GARDENING & AGRICULTURE ROSEMARY GLADSTAR’S MEDICINAL HERBS ROSEMARY GLADSTAR This title covers 33 common plants that can be grown nearly anywhere and used in a variety of ways, including familiar plants such as garlic, echinacea, burdock, nettles and chamomile. It includes step-by-step instructions for drying and preserving herbs and for making the most common herbal preparations - including salves, syrups, tinctures, pills and capsules. It features 20 basic recipes, including some "food as medicine" recipes for healing pestos, vinegars and soups. ISBN: Format: 9781612120058 Paperback, 224 pages Storey Publishing RRP: $ 18.99 GROW FRUIT NATURALLY LEE REICH Take your pick: apples, pears, peaches, blueberries. For health and money conscious consumers, homegrown edibles are the way to go. Gardening expert Lee Reich shows the way to successfully grow fruits that are delicious and nutritious, with information on over 30 fruits and how to reap the most of their bounty. Covering all topics from planning and planting to pruning and harvesting, this essential reference also discusses natural pest control and fertilisation methods, pollination and irrigation. ISBN: Format: CREATING RAIN GARDENS 9781604692402 - PB $ 24.99 16 9781600853562 Paperback, 240 pages ANXIOUS GARDENER’S BOOK 9781604692358 - PB $ 14.99 Taunton Press RRP: $ 29.99 GREENHORNS 9781603427722 - PB $ 18.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. TRANSPORT PLANE SPOTTER’S GUIDE Tony Holmes Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, this book uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details. Tony Holmes has worked as Osprey's aerospace editor since 1989 and established the critically acclaimed and hugely popular Aircraft of the Aces series. ISBN: Format: 9781780960517 Paperback, 216 pages Osprey Publishing RRP: $ 12.99 CORVETTE SIXTY YEARS 9780760342312 - HB $ 69.99 HOW TO MODIFY YOUR RETRO CAR 9781845842895 - PB $ 49.99 HOW TO RESTORE CLASSIC CAR 9781845844110 - PB $ 39.99 IMPROVE & MODIFY YOUR CARAVAN 9781845843281 - PB $ 59.99 LE MANS PANORAMIC 9781845842437 - HB $ 69.99 MOTOR RACING AT THRUXTON 9781845843694 - PB $ 29.99 ROUTEMASTER POCKET-BOOK 9781844861521 - HB $ 15.99 TITANIC - AMAZING & EXTRA. 9781446301944 - HB $ 16.99 STEAM AGE - AMAZING & EXTRA. 9781446301937 - HB $ 16.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU 17 Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. CHILDREN’S TITLES WHAT SANK THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SHIP? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TITANIC M ARY KAY CARSON Why was the Titanic so huge? Did all the passengers really eat off gold plates? How could an iceberg just appear out of nowhere? Here are the answers to all these and other “must-know” questions about the building, launch and tragic sinking of the most famous ship of all time. This trivia-rich look back on that fateful night includes gripping, true information that will entice young readers - even if they don't have to write a book report! Author Mary Kay Carson is an award-winning children's non-fiction author. She has written more than 40 books for kids about wildlife, space, weather, nature and history. For more information go to www.marykaycarson.com. ISBN: Format: 9781402796272 Hardback, 32 pages Sterling Publishing RRP: $ 14.99 NEW STORYTIME STICKERS! WHALES AMERICAN MUSEUM & NATURAL HISTORY Every year, millions of people visit the American Museum of Natural History to gaze at the amazing displays. Now, with these interactive sticker books, kids can enjoy a little bit of that experience right at home. Sterling Publishing Paperback, 16 pages RRP: $ 6.99 each DINOSAURS ISBN: 9781402773495 WHALES ISBN: 9781402773501 PUZZLES & GAMES NASTIEST SUDOKU BOOK EVER FRANK LONGO Warning! Only the most skilled sudoku experts should try these mind-blowing puzzles. Make no mistake about it – some of the hardest sudoku ever created are presented in this book. Mere sudoku enthusiasts are strongly advised against trying to fill in even one of the grids, as frustration and pencil-biting is sure to occur. And please, for pity’s sake, neophytes shouldn’t even bother to open the cover. These brain-crushing puzzles should be attempted by only the best and the brightest sudoku solvers. If you think you’re up to the challenge, proceed at your own risk. Frank Longo is a freelance puzzle creator. He has had more than 3,000 puzzles published since 1993 and written many books. He is known for being able to produce sudoku that are diabolically difficult, yet fair, requiring the solver to use advanced techniques not found in typical newspaper and magazine puzzles. ISBN: Format: 18 9781402780158 Paperback, 368 pages Puzzle Wright Press RRP: $ 18.99 THE TOPIC JUNE 2012 - WWW.CAPRICORNLINK.COM.AU Please Note: Prices listed in $AUD and GST inclusive. All information and prices contained in this catalogue correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. PUZZLES & GAMES DAVID L. HOYT’S WORD. 9781402791178 - PB $ 7.99 DAVID L. 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