The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.

Renowned silk painter, Mandy Southan demonstrates all the techniques you need to get to grips with this intriguing medium, beginning with clear artistic advice on materials and using colour and then moving on to basic techniques, all shown through 12 lovely, achievable projects. Proceed through textured effects and using resists, discharge paste, diffusing medium, and other products to create scarves, cushions, pictures, wall hangings and panels. Build skills while producing lovely silk paintings in a variety of styles. Perfect for the complete beginner but also ideal for experienced silk painters wanting to learn new techniques.

The study of tin-weighted and unweighted samples of silk after various treatments and exposures to sunlight and storage at standard conditions (of 65 per cent relative humidity at 70 degrees F. temperature) permits the following conclusions: (1) No deterioration results from exposures to standard atmospheric conditions over a period of two and one-half months even when acid or alkaline perspirations are applied. (2) Sunlight exposure causes a marked deterioration in both unweighted (but dyed) and tin-weighted silks, the loss in strength in 100 hours exposure amounting to about 25 per cent for unweighted and about 50 to 75 per cent for weighted silks. (3) Acid and alkaline perspiration treatments increase the deterioration when sunlight exposures are given, so that the loss in strength in 100 hours' exposure is about 35 per cent for unweighted and about 65 to 100 per cent for weighted silk. (4) Dry-cleaning solvents in no case caused any appreciable deterioration of the silk fabrics.

This Book Presents A Comprehensive Exposition Of Silk Technology And Covers Various Aspects Of Post Cocoon Technology, Right From Cocoon Formation And Reeling Upto Fabric Finishing In Substantial Detail. The Chapter On Silk Reeling In Particular, Is Exemplary, Furnishing All The Minute Process Techniques.The Indian Standards Of Raw Silk Testing And Grading Have Been Discussed In Depth. The Chinese, Japanese And Other International Standards For Raw Silk Testing Have Also Been Included. Major Issues Like The Present Quality Of Raw Silk In India The Measures To Be Taken To Improve The Quality And The Status Of Indian Silk Industry Have Been Elaborately Described.The Chapters On Weaving And Wet Processing Of Silk Describe The Process And The Factors Involved Therein. Detailed Projects On Silk Reeling, Twisting Weaving And Wet Processing Units Have Been Included.The Original Data Several Tables Illustrations And The Detailed Analysis Of Research Data Provided, Make This A Unique Source Of Information In Silk Technology.

Now out in Paperback! How To Be Chic and Elegant was first published as an ebook in November 2011. The Kindle version fast became a cult classic and has not been out of the top rankings in its categories since February 2012. Marie-Anne Lecoeur, The French Chic Expert and French author of "Pear Shape", "Plus Size" and "The Tidy Closet", gives you over 200 simple tips in this book that will propel you to sidewalk model in no time at all. Here are just a few of the subjects covered: The principles of French elegance, The secrets of achieving a French Woman's Style, Over 200 TIPS to attain that Chic Look, Which clothes to avoid at all costs. Many women are crying out for the secrets of effortless French Chic. Here, in one small book, you have those secrets and more besides.This book is direct and straightforward, with no waffle or padding. Apply the tips right away, and literally see results in the mirror immediately. Save money on impulse purchases and learn to sharpen your style eye. Follow this French Author's simple instructions and start hearing the compliments roll in! Adopt the timeless style of Chic French women today.