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Learn the ‘Essentials’ of gift wrapping in just 60 minutes! Do you grab the nearest gift bag because you’re so embarrassed by your attempts at gift wrapping? Maybe you always cut too much (or too little) wrapping paper and end up in a sticky tape mess? Perhaps you’ve already decided you want to join a class but know you’d struggle in a group and worry that you’d slow everyone down? Or it could be that the dates or venue for joining an in person class don’t work for you (or fit your busy schedule)? If any of these sound familiar, then you’ll love my 60 minute 1-2-1 virtual class. 60 Minute 1-2-1 Class No Replay £67 How to measure exactly how much gift wrapping paper you need so you always know how much to cut (and why it’s important Wrap a box (using the paper & only 3 pieces of tape Learn to tie 2 different styles of bow (and when to use each one) 60 Minute 1-2-1 Class Includes replay £87 How to measure exactly how much gift wrapping paper you need so you always know how much to cut (and why it’s importnat) Wrap a box (using the paper & 3 pieces of tape Learn how to tie 2 different styles of bow (and when to use each one) A replay of the class FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What’s included in a 60 minute virtual Gift Wrapping Class You’ll learn the essentials of gift wrapping including as listed in the package you choose.   2. How much is a 60 minute 1-2-1 virtual class? Depending on the package you choose, prices start at £67. 3. How do I book a date for my class? Once payment is received, I will send you an email confirming your payment and a link to book your class 4. Are materials provided? No, materials are not provided. I will send you a list of what you need at least 2 weeks ahead of the class (or once the date is confirmed if less than 2 weeks until the class) 5. What is the difference between an in person & a virtual class? At a 60 minute virtual class you will get 1-2-1 tuition on the techniques which I cannot guarantee you’d get at a group in person class (although I always try to do my best). In person classes usually last a full day and include lunch/refreshments which is not included with a virtual class. 6. Can I change the date/time of my class? If you can no longer attend the class on the date/time you chose, you can change the date once at no futher cost. Please email me for your options. 7. Can I bring a friend? No – the 1-2-1 classes are as the name suggests for one person only. If you want to bring a friend(s) email me louise@louiselewis.co.uk for your options & a quote. 8. Who is a virtual 1-2-1 gift wrapping class suitable for? The classes are suitable for any skill level from beginner to anyone that has already tried the basics and wants to learn more. A 1-2-1 class is ideal if you struggle to attend an inperson class that fits in with your schedule and prefer the idea of personal tuition  9. Who is gift wrapping class not suitable for? There are no exclusions to suitability 10. What kind of results can I expect if I join a class? That all depends on you and if you’re prepared to go away and practice/use the skills you have learned in the class. 

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LOOKING FOR: CHILDREN'S: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS, NON-FICTION, POETRY Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She specialises in highly illustrated picture books and non-fiction (including poetry) for children. She has commissioned and edited books which have gone on to win the Carnegie Awards, The British Book Awards, the Klaus Flugge Prize, the Blue Peter Prize and have been translated into over 30 languages. She has been editor to Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Yuval Zommer and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho among many others. She is the author of The Fantastical Safari and The Cat Family series, and many other books for children. She is interested in the history of illustrated children’s books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a Word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. PICTURE BOOKS Please send one or two (max) full manuscripts, in a Word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? NON-FICTION PROPOSALS Please send a paragraph explaining your idea, a contents list, if appropriate, and a sample piece of text. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Friday 11th July 2025

Read and discuss these two gripping stories of race, identity and sexuality Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Read and discuss these important novels about race, identity and sexuality Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this advanced course featuring Passing (1928) and Giovanni's Room (1956). Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club books Passing by Nella Larsen: Clare Kendry "passes" as a white woman. She is married to a white man who is unaware of her African-American heritage. On meeting her childhood friend Irene, both women examine and reassess their marriages, confronting their past lies & fears for the future. Nella Larsen's intense, gripping story & insight into identity established her as a key author of America's Harlem Renaissance. Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin: David, a young American in 1950s Paris, plans to get married. However, while waiting for his fiancée to return from holiday, he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, starting a passionate affair. Tortured by his sexual identity, he has to decide who he is and who to spend his life with. 'Audacious... remarkable... elegant and courageous' Caryl Phillips 'Gorgeous, fearless, tempered by dark knowledge and pain ... the greatest American prose stylist of his generation' Colm Tóibín Geoff says: "These two short novels are both important contributions to literature by black writers. Passing (1929) established Nella Larson as one of the most important black female novelists in American history. Recently made into a Netflix film, Passing is the second and last of Larson's novels, and considered a classic work. She was a pioneer in writing about sexuality, race and the secret suffering of women. James Baldwin's powerful and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature."

Read and discuss this global best-selling satirical & entertaining thriller set in the publishing industry Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Read this thriller set in the publishing industry to discuss questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Author Athena Liu is a literary phenomenon while her friend June Hayward is a literally nobody, and is jealous. So when Athena dies in a freak accident, June sees nothing too wrong in stealing her unpublished work and publishing it herself under the name Juniper Song. When questions start to be asked, what will June do to protect her new-found success...? Yellowface raises interesting contemporary questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, while being gripping and highly readable. ‘Ingenious, astute, hugely entertaining’ David Nicholls ‘Hard to put down. Harder to forget’ Stephen King Geoff says: "It's funny that this book has been a publishing sensation - given that it satirizes the book publishing industry! It was Amazon book of the year, and the Fiction Book of the Year 2024 at the British Book Awards."

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Formation officielle BRCGS Food v9 (Norme Mondiale pour la Sécurité des Denrées Alimentaires version 9) pour les sites en français. Dispensée en ligne (Zoom) en direct par un partenaire de formation agréé BRCGS. Frais d'examen et de certificat inclus dans le prix.

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After a childhood buried in library books and Beanos, Lydia started her career in the editorial team at Egmont, where she commissioned books such as the Carnegie Medal-winning The Poet X. She joined the Darley Anderson team in 2018, and as well as building an engaging and diverse list of authors and illustrators, she was promoted to Director in March 2024. With experience on both sides of the commissioning desk, Lydia loves working editorially with her clients and developing ideas from an initial spark into a full manuscript. She represents clients across all age groups, including picture book, chapter book, middle grade and YA, and has a particular focus on non-fiction. Lydia reads and considers widely, and among other things she is looking for snort-inducing stories for younger readers, clever and contemporary teenage and YA fiction, and non-fiction projects that take big ideas and make them easily navigable, accessible and fun. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voice above anything else and will always be sucked in by a strong hook. Lydia represents clients including Soofiya, Gina Blaxill, Mark Bradley, Ryan Hammond, Alice Harman, Joyce Efia Harmer, Catherine Jacob, Hannah Moffatt, Rachel Morrisroe, Nick Sheridan, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Eva Wong Nava. If you could sum up her tastes in three words, they would be curious, characterful and heartfelt, and in three books, they would be One of Us is Lying, Nevermoor and You Are Awesome. Lydia would like you to submit a covering letter, a 1 page synopsis and the first 3 chapters or 20 pages of your completed manuscript in a single word document. For Picture Books please submit a covering letter and texts for two completed stories. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lydia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 16th June 2025

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One to One English Book Club. Practise and develop your English online in this individual English book club course.