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- A guide to tools and materials - Step-by-step instructions to get started - Projects to develop skills - Advice on more advanced techniques - Ideas for developing your own style

This book explains the technique which is now acclaimed and practiced widely in the West. Its popular success is partly because the process is entirely non-toxic and environmentally friendly, but also because it allies the certainties of woodcut with the nuance of watercolor. In so doing, it has opened up a whole new landscape for contemporary printmakers.

Featuring more than 200 colour photographs, this book covers the complete history of the Aston Martin Vanquish and DB9.

This book: Advises on safe handling procedures for dogs of all ages, Gives an understanding of the health and welfare of your dog, Discusses how important the grooming process is in bonding with your dog, Explains the correct choice of tools required and their maintenance, Provides guided instruction on a range of common breeds and a few rarer ones as well as demonstrating basic grooming methods such as clipping, scissoring and hand stripping.

The book is rooted in organic principles and covers: - Getting on the land - gaining the skills and setting up - How to maximise diversity and productivity at a range of scales - A crop-by-crop guide to the basics of growing quality produce - Selling and marketing your produce - The human element - managing staff, complexity, and avoiding burnout

Explains how to make fluid lines, marks and more advanced tonal shifts. Advises on techniques that give depth and texture to compositions. Gives extensive guidance on good printing technique using a press and hand burnishing methods. Includes chapters on still life, interiors, landscapes, portraits and figures, and animals. Showcases examples from leading wood engravers

Topics covered include -Structural repairs -Paintwork preparation and application -Engine and gearbox rebuilds -Internal re-trimming. -Component repair and refurbishment -Specific restoration techniques for convertible, Traveller and light commercial variants.

With around 180 stunning photos, topics covered include: -The origins of the breed and the development of the modern-day Whippet -Finding your puppy -Where to find the right trainer for you and your puppy, and what to expect -Breed characteristics and its suitability in taking part in a variety of disciplines -The Kennel Club's breed standard and the responsibilities of becoming an ethical breeder -The complete process of stud work, breeding a litter, and how to whelp and rear a litter

Written in Johnny Tipler's inimitable style, this book includes: -A detailed review of the Esprit's evolution, including the introduction of turbocharging -Interviews with key individuals involved with the Esprit, including Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley, Brian Angus, Alan Nobbs and Peter Stevens -Motorsport adaptations and successes including the SCCA championship victories -300 specially commissioned photographs and Lotus archive shots of Esprits under construction and in action

"This book gives you the confidence and skills to paint lively, contemporary faces and characters. Unusually, it teaches how to paint before exploring the drawing skillset necessary to capture a likeness, and thereby encourages the artist to try this genre. By explaining the techniques in clear steps with plenty of examples, it makes painting exciting and energetic portraits achievable for all."--

Learn how to capture the moment in watercolour and enjoy the thrill of painting outdoors. Materials and equipment. Finding a subject. Themes to try Techniques. Coping with onsite challenges. Using a sketchbook.

Introduces colour mixing principles, the importance of a familiar palette and the importance of intuitive use. Explains the behaviour of light while painting plein air and its relationship with colour and tone. Encourages a confident and impressionist style of painting, working alla prima. Gives practical tips on exciting and engaging compositions that are not over-explained. Includes examples and demonstrations of landscape, still life, interior and figure paintings

Advice on mixing cyanotype chemicals and coating paper, fabric and glass Clear step-by-step instructions and sequences for creative projects In-depth guide to toning cyanotypes and using the wet cyanotype method Advanced ideas for artists' books, collages and embellishing cyanotypes with embroidery

Botanical Illustration - the complete guide explains the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing and attention to detail. Leigh Ann Gale is a leading botanical artist and tutor, and she generously demonstrates her approach in this book. Her worked example of fuchsia magellanica illustrates the varied stages of an illustration. Along with step-by-step instructions to a range of subjects, this book is beautifully illustrated with over 350 images, diagrams and paintings of her and her students' work. This book is a source of inspiration as well as a definitive guide.

Emphasis on the mental and physical benefits of running, Guide to performance nutrition and hydration, Detailed advice on training, Instruction for race day preparation, tactics and recovery and Help with avoiding injuries and running-related illness

Learn about the history of Shetland lace and the lives of the women who practised it Explore the magical collection of lace swatches held by the Shetland Amenity Trust Discover traditional patterns such as Da Print o' Da Wave, Peerie Flea and Sparl, plus the fascinating meanings of their names Recreate traditional motifs such as Cat's Paw, Ferns, Branches and Diamonds Understand how single motifs have been adapted and developed over the years

It is widely accepted that composting benefits both the environment and the garden, as a means of reducing waste while contributing to a healthy soil. This practical guide offers a host of composting techniques for the home, allotment and community gardener, as well as indoor and balcony composting for those without access to a garden. It explains the processes behind aerobic composting and anaerobic fermentation, and the conditions necessary to compost effectively without mess or smell.

The genus Hydrangea goes far beyond the colourful and ubiquitous Hortensia of a million suburban front gardens; it offers a remarkable diversity and versatility, with attractive planting choices for gardens everywhere. From the tough mountain species that can take up to -30C in their stride, to the warm temperate lianas that can top twenty metres into a tree, different species are now being brought into play by breeders to provide new cultivars at a bewildering rate. This book picks up this challenge, helping readers choose the best hydrangeas for their particular gardens, no matter what the soil or situation.

Contents include: The learning process in dogs, Identifying problems, Innate problems, Problems in training, Problems in the field, Condition, injuries and age

this book includes: -Twelve projects from a number of historical periods. -Detailed plans, step-by-step instructions and photographs, giving guidance at every stage of the project. -Methods and techniques achievable by those with only a basic knowledge as well as tips and perspectives aimed at the more experienced miniature maker. -Tools, equipment and material lists, and details of where to buy them. -Chapters on construction and finishing techniques. -The use of recycled, low-cost and scrap materials.

Fans is an invaluable resource for everyone interested in fans, be they a collector, researcher or just fascinated by these beautiful items. This book covers all aspects of collecting fans, including: -The anatomy of the fan -Different fan styles and trends -How to buy a fan -Cleaning, storing and restoring fans -Key tips for researching the history of your fans -Essential resources for all fan lovers -A detailed glossary of French and English terminology

This book: - Considers positive design decisions for new gardens as well as adaptations to make existing gardens more sustainable - Advises on sourcing, siting and selecting resilient plants - Supplies templates for Garden Health Plans, Sustainable Soil Management Plans and Sustainability Assessments - Shares best practice from world leading ecological garden designers - Encourages the creation of habitat to support the UK Biodiversity Action Plan - Has specialist chapters on soil, water, pest control, lawns, pruning and composting, discussing how sustainable practices can infiltrate every aspect of garden management

Coverage includes: How to use good design and careful construction to create the conditions necessary for plants and animals to thrive in and around your pond. Detailed step-by-step guides for different pond sizes and functions. Especially useful for those planning natural swimming ponds and other large ponds. How to choose the right plants to avoid problems with nuisance species, incorporating a buyer's guide to aquatic plant purchases. Over 250 full-colour plant pictures with descriptions. Propagation and maintenance. Practical ways to avoid pitfalls, prevent problems from developing and solutions to those problems should they occur.

Techniques explain how to paint every stage of the developing flowers, including beautiful buds, leaves and stems, vibrant blooms, and the final fruits and seed heads. Practical tips on every theme from drawing to troubleshooting. Dedicated chapters on colour, how to work with watercolour, and how to paint what you see. Step-by-step projects cover the life cycle of the rose, the peony and the iris, along with other flowers from Jarnie's own garden

Covering everything from vintage sets and figures dating from the 1890s to the 2022 releases from contemporary makers, and includes: An introductory guide to collecting and caring for toy soldiers of all types Details of the history of toy soldiers and their makers from the late 19th century to 2022 A look at innovations in the design and production of toy soldiers over more than 120 years Guidance on buying and displaying your toy soldier collection A complete guide to where to find and buy toy soldiers

this book provides everything you need to know, including: - UK legislation, biosecurity and pig-related choices - Creating an optimal pig environment - Feeding, handling and transporting pigs - Disease prevention strategies, from vaccination to piglet care - Common diseases and how to recognise them - Making the most of your vet - Raising a pig from weaning to finishing - Breeding pigs - Keeping pet pigs

This books tells the amazing story of the Morgan Motor Company, from the primitive, but very successful cyclecars of Edwardian times, through to the iconic British sports cars of the Classic period in the 1960s.

This beautifully produced book is a visually rich and critically in-depth focus on the work of twenty-four potters.