The Understanding Your Dog taster course is packed full with insights into what you dog is thinking and is an invaluable aid to any dog lover.

Photography has gone digital. If you want to learn to take exceptional photographs this pack covers the basics of capturing images, boosting your creativity and teaches you how to digitally manipulate images.

This taster course explores the vibrant societies of Ancient Greece and Rome, and their profound impact on the modern world, covering everything from the history of the Olympic Games to the fall of the mighty Roman Empire.

The cost of motoring is always going up. This pack allows you to take charge by identifying and repairing common problems. As well as giving you an understanding of car maintenance, including the components of your car and what can go wrong with them.

Obsessed by fashion? You'll be fascinated by our Make-Up Secrets taster pack. You'll learn all the latest trends and tricks of the trade. From application techniques to make-up treatments, learn all you need to look fabulous this Christmas.

Our Beauty Basics taster course is the perfect introduction to the highly demanding field of beauty. You’ll cover the basics of skincare, facials and make up, concentrating on manicures and pedicures.

If you’re enthusiastic about gardening then you’ll love this ICS taster course. You'll learn all about gardening techniques, including how to take care of your garden in adverse weather conditions. Soon you could find yourself growing your own fruit and vegetables.

From Danielle Steele to Jackie Collins – everyone needs a little romance in their life. If you love romance novels why not learn to write them. Covering the essential steps to becoming a romance author, examine different sub-genres and gain advice from established writers.

Crime really does pay. If you are interested in crime, thriller and suspense writing you could write your own. Our taster course will teach you all about criminal profiling, the crime scene, forensic science and even juvenile crime.

If you are addicted to Fantasy and Science Fiction why not write your own novel. Our taster course covers everything you’ll need from markets and genres to science and knowledge. You’ll learn how to make a story work and how to develop your creative concepts.

This taster course provides you with all the help you'll need to get writing your novel. From character and plot to dialogue and setting, there is everything you need. It also includes sections on marketing and getting your novel published.