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The BMW E34 5 Series is considered one of the most impressive car designs to come out of the 1980s. With some 180 photographs, this complete guide to this iconic vehicle. The BMW E34 5 Series became the benchmark executive saloon during its eight-year production life, and today enthusiasts still look back on it as one of the high points of the BMW story. The E34 range made its debut in 1988, and built on BMW's growing success in the medium-sized saloon class. From the start, its makers aimed to seize leadership of the market sector from their arch-rivals at Mercedes-Benz, and to that end they developed a sleek, sporty shape and made the car available with a range of 6-cylinder engines. These included highly regarded diesel types, and later there would be an entry-level 4-cylinder as well. BMW kept the E34 range fresh to the very end, through three major eras of production. The first lasted until 1990, and established the range firmly. The second period, from 1990 to 1992, brought 'Touring' (estate) models, 4-wheel-drive variants and advanced new 4-valve engines. Between 1992 and 1996, the third phase brought annual updates, including VANOS variable valve timing and new V8 engines for the top-of-the-range models. In the BMW tradition, these cars combined strong performance with excellent handling, and these qualities were exploited to the hilt by the M5 variants produced by the legendary M Division. Aftermarket tuning specialists made their own contributions, too, adding to the aura of glamour around the E34 range. There were lesser-known elements of the story, too, when BMW used the E34 range for some fascinating experiments with hybrid power systems, a convertible, and a dual-fuel system.

Drawing on the latest botanical science and opinion, and real-world practical knowledge, this richly illustrated practical guide is essential reading for anyone interested in creating and restoring species-rich meadows and wild vegetation, whether it is a garden, woodland, field, urban space or simply to gain a greater understanding of the history and renovation of Britain and Ireland's rich and diverse meadows - an intrinsic part of our natural and cultural heritage. In this book, the UK's leading wild meadow seed producer, Donald MacIntyre, provides expert advice on all areas of the creation, restoration and management of meadowland, including a directory with detailed accounts of the 220-plus species for habitat restoration and creation in the British Isles. Foreword by Sara Oldfield OBE 'Donald's generosity in sharing his knowledge through this inspiring and practical publication will enable wider production of good quality seed to support and enhance biodiversity whether in wild areas, meadows, farmland, urban parks and gardens, and along transport routes.' Sara Oldfield OBE

This beautiful book celebrates the art of ornamental woodcarving and introduces the fundamental skills that support all good sculpture. Written by an acclaimed carver, it gives an overview of the most recognisable forms and styles of ornamental woodcarving, before generously sharing practical insights and experience through a range of core projects. With over 250 photographs, this inspiring book is an essential guide for all woodcarvers and artists keen to learn and appreciate the techniques, heritage and traditions of this time-honoured art. Ornamental Woodcarving is a detailed guide to the art of heritage woodcarving. From the ancient world to the modern, it gives a thorough introduction to the European tradition of ornamental woodcarving with strong emphasis on the understanding of ornamental motifs and styles through the ages, and the technical skills and knowledge that underpin this ancient art. The book begins with foundational theory on the history of ornament, understanding of timber, sharpening and maintaining tools, measuring systems, and an introduction to ancillary skills such as modelling and casting, before moving on to practical projects designed to demonstrate the techniques learned in previous chapters. With a wealth of technical information and a thorough overview of the plethora of skills that feed into the craft, Ornamental Woodcarving provides an in-depth resource for professionals, as well as hobbyists.

Medical Art introduces the methods, principles and techniques that form the foundations for the successful medical artist. It focuses on artworks created by hand and places a strong emphasis on observational and drawing skills. As well as artistic techniques, it explains the skeletal and related structures relevant to the artist, covering many structural anatomical elements and their visual representation. It will be an invaluable handbook for anyone interested in the skills and information that underpin the astonishing images of medical art. 'Medical art stands at the interface between art and medicine, a vital service for healthcare professionals regardless of their medical role and fills a very important niche. A medical artist may be asked to illustrate: a surgical technique in a book on surgery, an anatomy textbook, a poster for an exhibition/conference to illustrate research results, patient information leaflets, articles for publication in a medical journal, 3D modelling of some part of the body such as hand or foot, a joint with its associated bone or an internal organ, to design a website perhaps with a video which might include 3D images. This book clearly outlines the techniques needed to become a medical artist with detailed guidelines and exercises to introduce a potential medical artist to the skills required. These include basic drawing techniques using pen and ink and a range of pencils. There are also details of how to use and mix watercolour and how to match this with skin and specimen colours. This book is essential reading for any artist who wishes to specialise in medical art.' DR MICHAEL O'BRIEN MD, FRCP, FRGS, Hon. FMAA, Chairman and Examiner of the MAET

This practical book is packed with instruction and ideas for the textile artist wanting to learn free-motion machine embroidery to create a seascape with fabric and stitch. As well as essential information and practical advice, it features three original step-by-step guides to coastal-inspired projects, which explain how to build a scene and capture the mood of the sea. Stunning finished examples show how you can develop your skills and confidence to create works in your own individual style.

Handmade Tiles is a complete guide to tiles and the techniques involved in making them. It explains the full process from first design ideas through to installation so that all makers, whether from a ceramics background or not, can benefit from the detailed instruction. Supported by over 600 images, it gives practical advice and tips so that makers can work with confidence, and includes an inspiring range of finished examples so they can develop their own unique style. For artists and makers, tiles are a form of artistic expression. For architects and designers, they add texture, colour and pattern to spaces. For those new to ceramics, they are an opportunity to explore the key skills of decoration, glazing and modelling. Catering for all these readers, Marion Brandis has written a detailed guide to how tiles can be made and used most effectively, and how their full potential can be realised. She first explains how to get started with a specific project in mind. She then looks at different ways of decorating and making tiles, particularly focusing on the exciting possibilities of surface decoration using glazes and slips. She goes on to explore how to make tiles with relief work and three-dimensional forms, using modelling and moulds. Further chapters on tiles and print, installation, freeform tiling, the tile in context and working to commission complete this impressive guide.

Master the art of modern calligraphy and use colour to create your own unique style. This book explains the basics of modern calligraphy, breaking down each stroke and letterform with helpful tips and useful guide sheets. But it does much more than this by showing you how to design and use colour to make your words come alive on paper. Bursting with the author's enthusiasm, it features ten projects that showcase how to achieve professional results, how to use calligraphy in new ways and how to create a unique style for your work.

Designing and Decorating a Period Dolls' House is a step-by-step guide for those new to the hobby who would love to dive in the amazing world of dolls' houses and miniatures. It will enable you to build a Victorian Period Dolls' House in 1:12 scale using a combination of room boxes. With over 300 colourful photos and illustrations to guide you through the way, it also includes a guide to choosing the right dolls' house project, A list of tools, supplies and materials needed to build a doll's house and information about how and where to use them, A step-by-step guide to building a six-roomed Victorian dolls' house and decorating the exterior and the interior of the project, An explanatory tutorial on installing lighting in the dolls' house, How to furnish and add miniatures to your dolls' house project and a Step-by-step tutorials showing how to make several miniature projects for the dolls' house with the use of pieces that you might find in your own home.

The Land Rover is one of the most recognised vehicles ever produced and is nothing short of a British Institution. From its humble beginnings based on an ex-World War II Jeep chassis in 1947 to a £200,000+ Range Rover in 2023, for over seven decades Land Rover has provided the 4x4s of choice for royalty, the armed forces, celebrities and the everyday family. As well as being a beloved family carrier, it has transported explorers across continents, kept farms producing, helped police nations and been instrumental in saving the lives of those lost or stranded in difficult terrain. The Land Rover Spotter's Guide pays homage to this jack-of-all-trades workhorse that was once promoted as the world's most versatile vehicle, charting the history of all the Land Rover variants manufactured, starting with the first prototype built in 1947. The smorgasbord of information covered includes conversions, both military and civilian, that have been produced both by Land Rover and by thirdparty companies, along with many of the prototype and concept vehicles produced over the years. There is a focus on the technical aspects of the vehicles, and the specifications of all the production variants made are detailed. The Land Rover has been used in various expeditions since the early days, and this book also covers some of the Land Rover products used for these, as well as the vehicles used for competitions such as the Camel Trophy and G4 challenges. These include those produced by Bowler, which is now owned by Jaguar Land Rover. Whether you are new to the Land Rover or a seasoned enthusiast, there will be something for you on the pages of this highly illustrated, informative book

Discover everything you need to know about designing, choosing and planting cacti and succulents to create a drought-tolerant garden in this lavishly illustrated guide with experts forecasting reduced summer rainfall, xeriscaping - the practice of landscaping with minimal water - is now a popular choice for many gardeners. In this comprehensive guide, expert sub-tropical garden designer Paul Spracklin shares his extensive knowledge of creating dry gardens with detailed descriptions of more than 400 varieties, and what you need to know to care for them. Whether contemplating a new design for a complete garden, a makeover for a sunny corner or simply a few containers for the patio, xeriscaping represents a viable option for future-proofing your garden. Written for the gardener, designer, enthusiast and horticulturist, this book provides:¿ Expert advice on drainage and planting mediums¿ Design know-how on xeriscaping your garden¿ Practical advice on planting and caring for succulents in beds and containers¿ A comprehensive directory of over 400 varieties

Explore the amazing art of making miniatures, using simple inexpensive materials and the recycling of little bits and pieces found around the home. Discover the joy of creating and, using whatever craft skills you may have, learn how to create your own little world in miniature. Making Miniature Scenes opens up this miniature world to all, novice and expert alike, giving a clear guide on where to get inspiration for, and how to plan and build, your dioramas, Details of how to make miniatures using different materials and suggestions as to where they can be obtained, Detailed guides to five complete projects in different scales, Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to all the elements of the projects, including furniture, soft furnishings, artwork, plants, food, fixtures and fittings, and lighting.

Using detailed, fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, Techniques and Tips for Covering Cakes provides practical guidance on how to cover a variety of cakes using six different types of cake coverings. Some of the cake coverings are quick to achieve and require minimal preparation whilst other projects will provide the keen cake decorator with more of a challenge. Popular coverings such as buttercream and chocolate are included as well as sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan, fruit and nuts.

Like other British motor manufacturers, the Rover Company spent World War II helping the war effort rather than building cars. Bombed out of its original home in Coventry during the Blitz in 1940, it was fortunate in 1945 to be able to move into the new factory at Solihull that it had been managing on behalf of the Air Ministry. The Solihull factory was not only new: it was huge. Its size presented Rover with a welcome opportunity for expansion, but first the company had to get back into the game. With no new car designs ready, Rover's only option was to re-start production with mildly improved versions of their pre-war models. New models were a long time coming. Early ideas focused on a small economy car, but it soon became clear that this was not what the public wanted. Meanwhile, ambitious plans for a new and ultra-modern car, using mechanical elements that had been under development before the war, had to be put back when there were delays in designing a satisfactory modern body style. As a temporary measure, Rover added their new mechanical elements to modified pre-war style bodies to deliver the P3 models in 1948. The solution was unexpected. Rover's Chief Engineer had bought a war-surplus Jeep for his own use, and he quickly realised that Rover could easily build something similar that civilian users both at home and abroad would find useful. Combining their new engine with the simplest of chassis and body to save time and costs, Rover had the Land-Rover ready shortly after the new P3 - and its immediate world-wide success took them by surprise. It had plans, too - far too many to put into production. There were gas turbine-powered cars inspired by the company's wartime jet engine work; there was a hybrid of Rover car and Land-Rover called the Road-Rover; and there were ideas for expanding the existing model ranges and adding more. By 1953, when the story told in this book ends, Rover was ready to introduce new saloons and Land-Rovers that would see it comfortably through the 1950s. Not only had it survived, but it was in better health than ever before.

This practical book is for everyone who wants to make bright, bold, modern quilts. It celebrates the essence of this joyful craft and explains it through clear step-by-step guides. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced quilter, this book will show you everything you need to develop your quilting expertise and will inspire you to explore the exciting world of modern quilting design.

This practical book explains how to make charcoal using the simplest processes. Once understood, it encourages artists to experiment with the technique and to enjoy its unpredictable results. A sister title to Drawing with Charcoal, it will inspire artists and makers to look further into this sustainable material and to embrace its exciting potential.

Creating Miniature Food for Dolls' Houses shows you how to bring mouth-watering delights to your dolls' house kitchen. With detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book explains the materials and methods used to begin creating miniature food using polymer clay. It introduces the techniques of caning, layering, chopping and mould-making, as well as showing you how to use texturing and colour to enhance your creations. Working with resin, liquid clay and texture gel to add an extra dimension to food items is also covered, along with pointers about how to choose a project and how best to present finished pieces. The delicious projects covered include: Garden vegetables, Pasta and pizza, Classic roasts, Raw meats and fish, Baked goods and desserts, Sweets, Preserves, Medieval and retro party food ideas. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced modeller, this book will enable you to make realistic-looking food from a variety of eras that will wow all who view it.

Key coverage is illustrated with case studies, drawings and plant lists, and includes: -design principles and strategies -planting plans -choosing plants -planting in mineral substrates -creating wildlife habitats and biodiversity -seasonal garden management

Focusing on standard, ex-factory Range Rovers but also including the Monteverdi conversions that were sold as catalogued models through Land Rover dealerships, this book is the complete specification guide to the first-generation Range Rover, produced from 1970 to 1996. It covers: -Vehicle identification -Specification changes in detail -Factory-supplied options -Special Editions -Overseas variants -Over 300 photographs

With the help of numerous maps, diagrams and photographs, most of which are taken from his personal collection, geologist Tony Waltham tells the fascinating story of eastern Yorkshire, explaining just how the landscapes of sandstone uplands, chalk hills and clay vales came to look as they do. Including suggestions for walks and places to visit in order to appreciate the best of the inland and coastal landforms, this accessible and readable book opens up amazing new perspectives for all who are interested in the diverse landscapes of this beautiful area. This book is one of a popular series that seeks to tell the story of some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes.

Capturing the enthusiasm of a very special story in the annals of automotive design and engineering, this book: Focuses on the Brescia, Type 35, Sport, Grand Sport cars, Royale, Type 57, Atlantic, Type 59, limited-run specials, the later 'Wimille' Type 59/50B racer, EB110, Veyron, Chiron, Divo, Mistral, Centodieci, Bolide and the Bugatti RIMAC developments References major Bugatti sources and listens to owners, enthusiasts and club members to present a fresh perspective on Bugatti's brilliance Links the old and new eras of Bugatti into a conjoined story covering all incarnations of what became the supercar formula Includes many stunning new, previously unpublished images Explores historical and technical details, including specification tables

Cool-Climate White Wine Oenology is dedicated exclusively to the technology and science of white still wines and sparkling base wines, as they are produced by the rapidly growing British wine industry and in countries with a similar climate

Topics covered include: -Reasons to make your own -Appetising recipe ideas -Preparing alcohol bases -How to optimise acetification -Different uses for vinegar in the home -Troubleshooting With over 200 illustrations, as well as recipes and practical instructions on the making and use of many different vinegars, this book is the ideal companion for all those who wish to learn about the many aspects of this versatile ingredient.

-Learning to communicate in your way dog understands -Why different types of aggression need different approaches -Taking time to build your own confidence as well as your dog's -Taking things slowly and avoiding confrontations

This practical guide considers everything you need to know, from the instrument's initial set up through to maintenance and repairs. An invaluable resource for beginners who want to learn to set up and look after their guitars, to aspiring and professional touring techs who want to work on other people's guitars.

The book covers the history and modern practice of trance as well as the methods of practice, including: -ecstatic ritual -drawing down the moon -sex magic -working with the spirits of the dead

By fully explaining how magic works, this volume makes numerous Wiccan practices approachable, including circle casting, raising energy, elemental work and drawing down the moon.

A practical, step-by-step guide to electroplating, guiding the reader through the entire process.

This book includes: A concise introduction to the practical considerations associated with the recording process Over 100 photos of the process of capturing sound Advice on recording vocals, guitars, pianos and drums, amongst other instruments A basic introduction to creative recording and re-amping as a way to enhance your production 'out of the box' Information for those working mainly 'in the box' with their chosen DAW and wanting to obtain knowledge of the recording process