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This book provides step-by-step instructions for over 25 carpets and rugs for the dolls' house. The projects come in a variety of classic styles and the range of stitches will suit all skill levels. Each design has a colour chart, and specific materials, tools and techniques are fully explained.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, readers can discover all they need to know about the car they want to buy. The unique point system aims to help place the car's value in relation to condition.

This volume contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for converting a VW Transporter van or bus to a Camper. It gives advice on how to choose the best van for your needs and prepare it - how to plan the layout and choose fittings, how to fit an elevating roof, how to cut panels and fit utilities.

From the single strand and pendant to the Lariat and Sautoir, this step-by-step guide presents ten necklace styles. It contains over 35 handmade necklace designs and a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches and earrings.

Offers a comprehensive gallery of ideas for improving the training of different horses. This book includes chapters, which deal with a range of topics progressing from improving stable manners and ridden skills, to checking riding habits and honing a mental approach to schooling.

Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.

An extensive motif library also provides templates for the designs presented, which are ideal for the beginner while more experienced glass painters will be challenged by higher-level designs. Tips for adapting the motifs to suit any project are also included.

Presents 100 ways to train and care for your dog, and also an insight into dog psychology. This book talks about dog behaviour, the nature of different breeds, and how to build a happy, safe relationship. It includes advice on dealing with problem behaviours such as jumping up, aggression, excessive barking and refusal to come when called.

Best-selling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of English and American antique quilts - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Rolls. Each quilt design comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams.

From 1943 to 1945, the Allied bombing offensive escalated to unprecedented levels. This title presents an account of this battle in the skies over Europe, from the perspective of the men who undertook the highly dangerous job of flying the bombers.

Three professional cake designers combine their talents in the 15 cake decoration projects in this book, each of which has variations to reduce the time it takes to make it, and adaptations for creating different designs. For example, a windowbox cake can be adapted into a tropical aquarium cake.

25 adorable projects featuring bunnies, chicks, lambs and other springtime fabourites.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance, you will discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The unique point system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. The authors are Alfa Romeo enthusiasts who have been at the core of the UK Alfa Romeo Owners Club.

A collection of 40 knitted socks designs, with a mix of cosy, quirky and chic. It presents patterns, photography and technique instructions.

A practical guide that offers artists simple solutions to common drawing problems. It presents answers through annotated pictures and easy-to-follow technique demonstrations. It provides detailed solutions for common drawing problems including rendering trees accurately, drawing figures from life and how to recreate animal fur and feathers.

Highlights common problems and solutions to create effective drawings and paintings. This book covers a range of popular animals, including farm animals, wild animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The techniques demonstrated are applicable to watercolour, graphite pencil, charcoal, conte, pastels, acrylic, and gouache.

Including an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist, this is a trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques. The problem-and-solution format is easy to follow and designed to help tackle any landscape subject with confidence.

This invaluable handbook for all watercolourists takes a practical problem-and-solution approach to painting a range of popular subjects, showing common mistakes and how to rectify them.

Offers information needed to rebuild a 2CV. This book covers body, trim and mechanical restoration. It provides advice on what to look for when buying a car or van.

This book contains an extensive selection of step-by-step projects for making miniature food items for the 1/12 scale dolls' house. The techniques of working with polymer clay involve shaping, mixing colours, texturing and finally, baking it. All necessary tools and materials are also listed.

This text celebrates 150 years of the Great Western Railway retelling the full story of this institution, with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line. Every aspect of the line's history is covered, including the locomotives, branch lines, summer Saturday peak traffic, GWR narrow guage and other operations.

The story of one worker's time on the Triumph Production Testing team from 1960 to 1962, packed with amusing anecdotes about the obstacles associated with a tester's daily life. With guides to fixing problems still found on the 1960s models, and previously unseen photographs of machines restored by the author.

15 animal themed party cakes, from favourite pets to an elephant, fish and hedgehog. Lindy uses sugarpaste, buttercream and clever techniques to create the colours, textures, patterns and shapes that make animal cakes so much fun. Variation design ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes and delicious cookies continue the theme for a choice of party food

Sixteen step-by-step projects each show you how to make a different card, complete with advice and tips for maximum speed and ease.

Contains over one hundred time-saving designs.

The essential start-to-finish guide for knitters of all skill levelsincluding over twenty-five easy-to-follow projects. This indispensable reference includes: an overview of the yarns and equipment available todaya step-by-step guide to the basics, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patternscreative options like cables, fair isle, and laceembellishments, embroidery, and other new ideas for more experienced knittersan extensive stitch librarya wide selection of patterns and projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book With The Knitter's Bible, you can explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to make your knitting sessions not only easier but more enjoyable than ever.

The new edition of this popular cookbook includes 20 new game recipes, so indulge your taste buds with new sensations! Featuring over 120 delicious recipes for cooking grouse, partridge, pheasant, duck, rabbit, venison, and other game, these easy-to-follow recipes include dishes appropriate for everyday family meals, special occasions, picnics, and barbecues. Game is naturally low in fat and calories and is an ideal part of a healthy diet. A guide for preparing game so that it is fit to be eaten is included, as is an assortment of recipe accompaniments such as sauces, stuffings, and salads. With 18 full-color illustrations by the well-known wildlife artist John Paley this is an attractive and useful gift for all those keen on hunting, shooting and fishing and those who cook what they bring home.

Create greetings cards with a difference with this collection of 14 innovative novelty desgins that are as fun to make as to receive.