Lisa Brown

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is a "friendly old girl of a town." Located on the resund strait, the city is close to Sweden and offers good shopping, culture and nightlife. Copenhagen acts as a link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia and has impressive new buildings, funky clubs and the famous theme park, Tivoli Gardens. Hamburg is Germany's second and the European Union's seventh largest city. Located on the River Elbe, one hundred kilometres from the North Sea, Hamburg is known as the "Gateway to the World." It is the second largest port city in Europe and has been known for its maritime nature since the medieval period. Regarded as one of the most affluent cities in the world, Hamburg with its 1.8 million inhabitants is a major media and industrial hub.

Z rich is Switzerland's largest city and international financial center and has a quaint old town center combined with a delightful riverside. Located on the shore of Lake Zurich it offers a stunning view of the Alps only a short train ride away. Located on Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc hovering in the background, Geneva is an idyllic Swiss village at heart. It is the second-largest city in Switzerland and one of the most important world centers of diplomacy, being home to the United Nations (UN) and the Red Cross. Geneva is an exciting, historical, and scenic city to visit.

A lively mix of the rustic and the modern, confident Munich has exclusive shops, historic buildings and boozy beer halls. With some 1.3 million locals (M nchners), this is Germany's third-largest and most attractive major city. Located between the Salzach River and the Monchsberg in northern Austria, Salzburg is one of the most picturesque cities in central Europe. Set against the backdrop of the Alps, the skyline of Salzburg is dominated by impressive Baroque architecture. Rich in history and natural beauty, this tourist-favourite city of just 150,000 people draws nearly two million tourists every year.

Prehistoric, Roman and later sites along the Weymouth Relief Road

The incredible range of colours and versatility of beads, ribbons and silken threads make them irresistible materials for crafts, artists, jewellery makers and interior designers of all levels. This attractive book presents an inspirational guide to the art of working with beads, ribbons and threads, illustrating key techniques such as how to use a bead loom and a pin board for beadwork, a warping frame and skirt board for tassels, and ribbon weaving and embroidery methods to embellish your work. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, with techniques to suit all levels, this volume allows you to create exquisite decorations with confidence; it combines a fascinating history and guide to the crafts with the practical techniques needed to create traditional and contemporary items that both gorgeous and useful.