Ann Mitchell

Bead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing, wire work, and more. Begin your jewelry journey with the basics, including a photographic glossary of jewelry materials and tools. Then, learn fundamental techniques such as making wire loops, adding a clasp, and opening and closing a jump ring. A wide variety of projects offer even more techniques. Make basic drop earrings, a beaded cluster bracelet, a woven bracelet with pearls, elegant draped chain earrings, a beaded memory wire bracelet, and much more. Build your skills with each piece you make, and try the project variations—or design your own creations. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make the process easy and fun. In Bead Jewelry 101 you’ll also discover: A world of beautiful beads, including metal, pearl, plastic, polymer clay, stone, shell, and wood.Approachable techniques for beading, wire work, and stringing that will boost your jewelry-making skills.A wide variety of jewelry styles: sophisticated, playful, chic, bohemian, and modern.Troubleshooting tips and quick references Beginners will find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.

Clear, step-by-step guidance on how to attain the Health and Social Care Level 2 Dementia Care Award and Certificate with an assessment-focussed approach Written by a team with decades of practical experience of working in the sector, the Collins Health and Social Care Level 2 Dementia Care Award and Certificate sets out the core units in clear, easily navigable spreads – each of which is closely focused on what candidates need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is delivered with step-by-step guidance for the candidate with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what is required for candidates to pass: what they need to know (knowledge) and what they need to do (competence). These are linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in the health and social care sector, linking the theory to good practice. Chapters and Units covered 1. Dementia – understanding and caring for the individual (Units 1, 2 and 3) 2. Communication and interaction (Units 4 and 7) 3. Equality and inclusion (Units 5, 6 and 8) 4. Medication in dementia care (Units 10 and 11) 5. Nutrition and dementia (Unit 9)

Accessible, step-by-step, guidance on how to attain your Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma with a clear focus on how to pass the assessment. Written by a hugely experienced team with decades of practical experience of working in the sector, the Collins Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma sets out the core units in clear, easily navigable spreads – each of which focusses closely on what candidates need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is delivered with step-by-step guidance for the candidate with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what is required for candidates to pass: what they need to know (knowledge) and what they need to do (competence). These are be linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in the health and social care sector, linking the theory to good practice.