Marie Clayton

Recorrido por la fascinante vida de la actriz, desde su desgracia infancia hasta su trágica y prematura muerte en 1962, pasando por sus años de superestrella del cine a través de fotografías, fotogramas, retratos e imagenes poco conocidas tomadas a lo largo de su carrera, todas ellas comentadas, que ayudan a componer un retrato de una de las mayores estrellas cinematograficas de todos los tiempos.

Elvis Presley burst on to the US music scene in 1954 with ''That''s All Right, Mama'', his first release, recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis. The record was played an unprecedented 14 times in a row by a local radio DJ, and this marked the beginning of an astonishing career during which he rose to become the most famous rock and roll star in the world. This book charts the life and achievements of the boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, from his first taste of fame in the early 1950s to his untimely death in 1977. Over 400 fabulous black-and-white and full-colour photographs document the important events in his life and career; his early concerts, the films, his time in the army, his marriage to Priscilla and the birth of his daughter Lisa Marie, the resurgence of his career in the 1970s with the Las Vegas shows, and the gradual decline in his health. The photographs also show how Elvis lives on today, in the hearts and minds of his legions of fans. The pictures are accompanied by informative captions, adding context and depth to his amazing story, and an appendix of facts and figures sets out his remarkable achievements in the music industry.

This volume in Collins & Browns bestselling Ultimate series reveals all the techniques you need to begin making beautiful projects with paper. The book covers all the basic papercraft techniques, many of which can be achieved using only paper, scissors and glue. There is even a chapter on materials as well as a useful tools section for more advanced papercrafting techniques. Once youve got the basics covered, you will be amazed at the variety of paper techniques there are to explore. Various paper treatments are covered in the sections on colouring, decorating and texturing. You will learn how to make beautiful cards for family and friends in the cardmaking chapter, and add a special personal touch to gifts by making your own envelopes, giftwrap and gift boxes. The scrapbooking chapter is packed full of ideas on ways to preserve memories of trips and events. Decorative techniques can be found in the papercutting and origami chapters, and there is a final chapter on other papercrafts which includes techniques such as papier mache, decoupage, quilling and advice on the best ways to make your own paper.

Sewing is the perfect hobby it is relaxing, creative and extremely useful! But sewing machines can seem complicated. This book has everything you need to know to choose, use and look after your sewing machine with confidence. The first chapters will help you choose a machine, explaining which features to look out for. Once youve got your machine home, the step-by-step instructions will help you get to grips with everything. Learn how to set up your machine and its basic functions including: winding a bobbin, threading up and adjusting tension and stitch size. With plenty of information on basic dressmaking techniques, you will soon be tackling seams and hems, zips and buttonholes, gathers and pleats, binding and trimming. Feeling creative? Try out some decorative techniques with machine embroidery, applique, patchwork and quilting. And if you get stuck, there is an invaluable trouble shooting section along with a jargon busting glossary. So whether you want to use your sewing machine to carry out simple repairs, customize and alter your vintage finds, create a whole new wardrobe from scratch, or make a stylish curtains and cushions for your home, be sure to have this manual by your side at all times!

Sewing is an extremely rewarding hobby. With so many different fabrics, embellishments and trimmings now available on the high street and online, it is easier than ever to create unique clothes and home furnishings.Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to sewing.Each chapter is devoted to one key area of sewing and provides clear and concise in-depth instructions along with step-by-step instructions for basic principles and more advanced sewing techniques. Learn about materials and equipment, and choosing the right machine to work for you in chapter one, then move onto fabrics and patterns in the following chapter. Once youre comfortable with the basic stitches, seams and techniques, learn how to make clothing, accessories and soft furnishings. With this book by your side, you will soon be able to make anything from a commercial pattern, and will also know how to alter patterns to suit your style.With a section on care and repair, you will find out how to look after and fix homemade and store-bought items. And if it cant be fixed, learn how fabric and trimmings can be reused or upcycled into something else.This comprehensive guide offers a glossary of sewing terms, clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams showing each stage of the sewing process. Itll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again.

Quilting is a hugely popular pastime, with many people all over the world producing beautiful quilts to be displayed as wall hangings for display, as well as to be used as bedcovers and throws.Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to quilting.This book aims to cover all the basic techniques that are used in making a quilt, whatever kind you might wish to create. Learn about materials and equipment, and choosing the right sewing machine to work for you in chapter 1, then move onto fabrics and their characteristics in the following chapter. A section on colour and pattern will help you design your quilt, as you decide which of the quilt-making traditions you are most drawn to: wholecloth and strippy quilts, pieced quilts, appliqued quilts, embellished quilts or folded quilts. With inspirational photographs of traditional and well-loved designs in each section, as well as specific techniques that apply to each quilt, you will be spoilt for choice. There is also a section on the care, cleaning and storage of quilts, as well as a glossary of quilt-making terms.This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. Itll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again.

Un completo libro de referencia para personas que empiezan a coser, al mismo tiempo que para entusiastas que ya tienen experiencia. Contiene numerosas técnicas esenciales acompañadas de instrucciones claras y concisas e ilustraciones paso a paso. Desde las tecnicas basicas a la sastreria profesional o los arreglos y cuidados mas comunes de la indumentaria. Aprender a coser es un reto. Si nunca lo ha hecho, debe adquirir una comprension basica, asi como los instrumentos y el equipo necesarios para embarcarse en este viaje. Cuando tenga dominio de las tecnicas y comprenda los principios en que se basan, el unico limite al que se enfrentara sera su propia imaginacion. Este libro esta repleto de informacion necesaria para cualquier nivel de destreza en cualquier tipo de costura. Incluye numerosas tecnicas faciles de seguir y mas de 1.000 ilustraciones que guiaran a los entusiastas de las costura por cada uno de los aspectos tecnicos. Un punto de referencia constante al que podra recurrir una y otra vez.

Este volumen excepcional recoge 600 fotografías de los archivos del Daily Mail además de las crónica de los años dorados en los que la banda de Liverpool conmocionó el mundo. La beatlemanía irrumpió en la escena musical en noviembre de 1963. A partir de este momento, el cuarteto de Liverpool se erigio en un fenomeno de masas llamado a dejar una huella perenne en la cultura popular contemporanea. Incluye cientos de fotografias de la prensa de la epoca nunca reveladas hasta ahora.

El manual fundamental para elegir y utilizar la máquina de coser más adecuada a sus necesidades. Aprenda su mantenimiento básico, los primeros pasos y la resolución de problemas. Con las técnicas, p