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the bookshelf<br />
<strong>Gift</strong> books are a great pick up buy for all seasons. In the<br />
second of our series we showcase latest titles hot off the<br />
presses as well as some established favourites<br />
Jan Constantine is launching her second book, Love Stitching, which is due out on 5 th<br />
July 2011. Published by Jacqui Small it is a follow-up to her successful fi rst book,<br />
Heirloom Embroidery.<br />
The new book takes a more modern approach<br />
and includes Jan's iconic signature designs. Love<br />
Stitching is a collection of 21 decorative appliqué<br />
and hand embroidery projects. It features some<br />
of Jan's best-selling designs on cushions, wall<br />
hangings, throws and bags, including clear step<br />
by step instructions and design templates. Love<br />
Stitching guides the reader through the various<br />
stitches and sewing methods required for each<br />
item and will inspire homemakers of all ages<br />
to get stitching. With beautiful photography by<br />
Caroline Arber it is priced at £20. For more<br />
information call +44 (0)207 284 7181 or<br />
email liz.somers@jacquismallpub.com<br />
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Was Beethoven a Birdwatcher? is a fascinating<br />
new book by David Turner which looks at birds<br />
in history and culture. It covers hot topics like the<br />
re-introduction of species and global warming and<br />
reveals weird and curious connections between<br />
human culture and the birds of the world. It<br />
delves into literature, science, religion, fi ne art and<br />
popular culture to reveal how a bird can be far<br />
more than the sum of its feathered, winged and<br />
webbed parts.<br />
Published by Summersdale the hardback retails at<br />
£12.99. Call +44 (0)1243 771 107 or email elly@<br />
summersdale.com for further details.<br />
Reading Notes is a handbag-friendly notebook that allows readers<br />
to record details of the novels they have read.<br />
Already in its third print run, Reading Notes celebrated its fi fth<br />
birthday in May this year. It was created by avid book reader and<br />
mother of four, Kerstin Olszowska. The 80-page hard back book<br />
enables readers to jot down their thoughts on books they have<br />
loved or hated. The RRP is £5.99.<br />
Visit www.readingnotes.co.uk or call +44 (0)1959 569 950 to<br />
fi nd out more.<br />
The Moomin Thoughts books are a kooky collection<br />
bringing together the most perceptive insights of the<br />
much-loved Moomin characters including Little My,<br />
Sniff, Moominpappa and others. With quotations and<br />
illustrations by Tove Jansson, written by Sami Malila,<br />
the gift books are priced £5.99. To fi nd out more visit<br />
the website www.selfmadehero.com<br />
The latest title in<br />
the enchanting<br />
Hari’s World series,<br />
called Hari at the<br />
Park, is set for<br />
publication this July.<br />
The imaginative<br />
books follow the<br />
adventures of Hari<br />
the elephant and<br />
friends. They are<br />
all about having<br />
fun but with<br />
subtle safety messages woven into every adventure.<br />
The new title follows Hari and his friends as they<br />
enjoy a day at the park, featuring brightly coloured<br />
illustrations and fun storyline. The book follows on<br />
from three other Hari’s World titles in the current<br />
publishing programme that is set to total ten books.<br />
To fi nd out more about the Hari’s World series<br />
visit the website www.harisworld.com or call<br />
+44 (0)1768 482 710.
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