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ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 241 In this 241st issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the story of THE STORY OF NOOR-ED-DEEN AND ENEES-EL-JELEES - a tale from the Arabian Nights. There was once, in El-Basrah (Basra), a certain King who loved the poor and indigent, and...

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage crochet patterns for the making of hats for women. Including a 'Hat for All Weathers' and a 'Hat with a Bow', this book provides a woman with some beautiful additions for an outfit. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 296 In this 296th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Norse/Viking story of “HACON THE KING.” Hacon is but a babe when is father dies in battle and the Kingdom of Norway splits into two camps. One supports the babes right to the...

"I saw men under pressure. I saw men succeed and more men fail. I always wondered where the difference lay." What separates the good from the truly great players? How do football managers get the best out of their team? How do you come back from a crushing defeat to win? In...

The stories in this book are 11 of the world’s all-time favourite fairy tales translated from the French by A. E.·Johnson and retold by Charles Perrault. The stories are: The Sleeping Beauty In The Woods, Puss In Boots, Little Tom Thumb, The Fairies, Ricky Of The Tuft, Cinderella, Little Red...

Puss in Boots' is a true classic of the fairy tale genre, which has delighted readers both young and old, for many centuries. Known varyingly as the 'Master Cat; or, The Booted Cat', 'Il Gatto con Gli Stivali' in Italy and 'Le Maître Chat' in France, this feline trickster has made his way all over...

The Sagas, of which this tale is one, were composed for the men who have left their mark in every corner of Europe. There is no page of modern history in which the influence of the Vikings and their conquests have not had an effect -- Russia, Turkey, Greece, Palestine, Sicily, the coasts of Africa,...

The vast majority of us can only dream of being an Olympic-level athlete - but we have no real idea of what that means. Here, for the first time, in all its shocking, funny and downright bizarre glory, is the truth of the Olympic experience. It is an unimaginable world: the kitting-out...

Boxing has probably the longest recorded history of any combat sport but it was not until the 20th century and the dawning of mass media that these fighters became heroes and villains the world over. This is perfect for any boxing fan wishing to relive the fights that sometimes shaped the world.

A helpful guide for any keen amateur boxer, a historic guide written by one of the first trainers looking at boxing as a scientific process.

“Dualso” basketry is the name given to the type of basketry worked on “Dualso” bases, a trademark of “Atlas Handicrafts”. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this novice-friendly handbook will teach the reader how to make lampshades, bowls, baskets, and more...

This vintage handbook on leathercrafting and shoemaking remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in leatherworking and traditional crafts. The guide provides advice and instructions on a variety of leathercraft and shoemaking processes, and also includes chapters dedicated to leather...

Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more. Written in clear, plain language and complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for...

This fascinating book provides a comprehensive introduction to mind tricks for the budding hypnotist and mental magician. Illustrated with explanatory black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.