Need2Know Books: 135 books

Have you ever seen someone knitting and wondered if you could do that too? You can! This beginner’s guide to knitting will teach you how. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions will take you through the basics and help you learn to create beautiful and practical gifts for family, for friends,...

Many dreams of writing a novel, but the competition is fierce. The proportion of non-fiction to fiction books is at least five or six to one. So, which one would you choose to write? This no-nonsense guide will show you how to convert your knowledge into a non-fiction book proposal – from...

Many parenting books these days are written by non-parents who advocate a ‘one size fits all’ approach, and often with little professional education to underpin their practice. This book is different. Written by a parent who is also a qualified early years professional, it combines personal...

If you love reading magazines, you’d probably love to write for them. Whether it’s a reader’s letter, an article or a short story that you have in mind, taking that first step is always the hardest. Confidence can evaporate just the minute you’ve sat down at your computer! This practical...

During the last ten years of her single life, Sarah, 43, embarked on almost 80 Internet dates. In her new book Internet Dating - The Essential Guide, she provides a candid, humorous and practical look at what it is really like to try and find love in cyberspace. Packed with real-life stories,...

Deciding to get married is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and whether it is your first time tying the knot or you’re a more experienced hand, there is a lot to consider. Add to this pressures from friends or family and a commercial wedding industry that is full of...

Marketing is critical to business success. Whether you are new to marketing or not, this book will help you understand marketing and apply it to your business. Packed with practical ideas, this book will help you find out how to create a great brand, how to establish your target audience,...

Working for yourself can be rewarding both personally and financially, but it can also be very tough and many small businesses fail in their first year. Frances Ive’s book helps you to decide if you are the right kind of person to venture out on your own, and looks closely at both the...

The world of volunteering has undergone a huge transformation over the past 50 years. With over 170,000 general charities currently registered in the UK, there are more opportunities than ever before to get involved. The combined impact of global economic uncertainty and an ageing population...

Regardless of how much preparation you have or haven’t completed, if you are looking for a resource to support you on your novel-writing journey, then this is the guide for you. This inspirational and practical guide will walk you through each of the steps that you need to take to turn...

Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, and sometimes just making a traditional family structure work effectively can be a challenge in itself. Stepfamily life can be difficult, confusing and hard work; but ultimately can offer love, warmth and enormous emotional rewards. Packed with practical...

With 60,000 children in the care system and national child protection scandals hitting the headlines at an alarming rate, adoption and fostering are typical issues. It can be hard for prospective adopters and foster carers to get comprehensive, no-nonsense advice and guidance. This book...

You’ve finished that manuscript and have decided to pursue a self publication contract. You can visualise the look, feel and dynamics of your book . . . you just need a hand turning this vision into a reality. This guide can help! Self Publishing: The Essential Guide will walk you through...

More people than ever before are desperately trying to gain an audience for their poetry. More often than not, they end up frustrated because they don’t really know where to start. Help is at hand. This essential guide will show you how to get published and how to be taken seriously as...