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The complete story of the K-series and the first book to do so. The K-series included some of the world's most innovative and interesting motorcycles. Packed with information on development and design; personalities behind the first bikes; history and descriptions. Includes 290 superbly illustrated pictures and specifications of every K model. Phil West is one of the UK's best-known and motorcycle journalists and authors and was editor of leading magazines, Bike and What Bike.

A practical book offering key exercises for developing technique, skills and strategies to become a competitive fencer. A unique resource that will help fencers and coaches of all levels to elevate their game. Key topics covered: understanding distance and timing; initiating an attack; employing reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance and so much more. Includes best practices employed by top international fencers. Stunningly illustrated with 43 colour photos and 131 explanatory figures.

A practical book that allows you to experiment with collagraphs and discover the exciting potential of this versatile process. Will be of great interest to all artists and printmakers. Covers a range of techniques from drypoint to collagraph; viscosity printing and mixed media; gives finished examples and so much more. Step-by-step sequences demonstrate plate making and printing methods. Superbly illustrated with 258 colour photos. Vicky Oldfield is a printmaker and artist that exhibits widely.

An exciting book that shows you how to learn new printmaking techniques and create bold, expressive work. Will be of great interest to all printmakers and artists. Packed with techniques ranging from paper dry point to Mokulito; monoprint to plaster cast; advice on colour, texture, line, tone and so much more. Step-by-step projects and lavish examples explain the processes and how they can be combined. Beautifully illustrated with over 800 colour photographs.

A treasure trove overflowing with design ideas and stitch patterns to inspire and make wonderful new projects. Ideal for machine knitters looking to advance their design skills and foster their creativity. Includes a 'sketchbook' of over fifty Fair Isle stitch patterns; an extensive cable directory with guidance on knitting cables. Over 100 patterns cover jackets, cardigans, sweaters, waistcoats, children's knitwear and much more. Beautifully illustrated with 597 colour photos and 43 diagrams.

Stimulated by the readers' reactions to The Adjustable Spanner - a follow-on book was needed to cover the breadth and depth of new material. Volume II will be of great interest to collectors, industrial historians, engineers and hobbyist engineers. Richard Clyburn set the modern standard for adjustable spanners. Covers the amusing and amazing lives of inventors such as farmers, publicans and colliery workers who were fascinated with this tool. Superbly illustrated with 235 colour photos.

Essential reading for garden owners interested in creating spaces where both people and wildlife will thrive. Will be of interest to garden designers and students, professional and serious hobby gardeners. Packed with information on the importance of shelter, food and water to wildlife; use of mass and void; creating corridors and so much more. Includes case studies, plants lists and design tips. Superbly illustrated with 149 colour photos and 22 drawings.

Biological pest Control is fast becoming the best solution for insect pest control in the garden. This complete guide gives the latest practices from professional horticulture and botanical gardens to all garden settings. Of great interest to serious and professional gardeners, garden designers and horticulture students. Covers identifying specific pests and the natural enemies to use against them; which pest's favour which types of plants and so much more. Superbly illustrated with 137 colour photos.

An introductory book on soil science - it provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your garden. Soil is the most precious asset you have as a gardener. Packed full of information on the main types of soil; their key characteristics; assessing soil health; ecosystems; biodiversity and so much more. Aimed at the serious gardener, horticultural students, garden designers and professional gardeners. Fully illustrated with 80 colour photos and 19 diagrams.

This Japanese healing method is a gentle but powerful universal healing energy that boosts the body's ability to heal itself. Aimed at the complete beginner, it will also take you through to Reiki practitioner level. Topics covered include the history of Reiki, the aura and chakra system; hand positions for healing and healing animals Fully illustrated with 80 colour photos and diagrams.

A practical book that explains how to paint and capture the essence of birds. Will be of great interest to watercolour artists, ornothologists, wildlife enthusiasts and animal artists. Packed full of information on getting started with watercolour; the features of birds; major bird groups; drawing from life. Includes step-by-step demonstrations of watercolour techniques. Beautifully illustrated with 117 colour illustrations. Liz Chaderton is a full-time artist who is renowned for her joyful watercolour paintings

Plant propagation is an economical, sustainable and rewarding way to increase your plant stock. This new guide will give the beginner an ideal starting point and enable more experienced propagators to fine-tune their methods and progress. Pack full of information on seeds, cuttings, layering, division, grafting, micropropagation and so much more. There are step-by-step photographic guides to the different propagation techniques. Superbly illustrated with nearly 160 colour photos.

This practical book, new in paperback for 2022, is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts and will be of help to the more experienced professional trainer as well as the novice handler. The physical stresses of racing mean that every greyhound will, at some point, sustain some form of injury and it is therefore essential that the greyhound handler has some knowledge of injuries. Accordingly, the author places a strong emphasis on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Further contents include: choosing your first dog; fundamentals aspects of training; kennelling; breeding, rearing and training puppies; exercising, the training routine and race preparation; feeding; examining your dog, minor ailments and serious illnesses; foot problems; injury rehabilitation and the skill of massage, and finally the retired greyhound.

As long as there have been gardens, box has played a part. In A GardenerΓÇÖs Guide to Box, experienced box specialist, Jenny Alban Davies, describes the use of box in a wide range of garden designs and situations. Along with useful information about the nurture of box plants as well as how to maintain clipped box in an optimal state from year to year, this book also explains the best way to grow healthy box, with the most up-to-date advice on its care. Topics include: designing with box in different styles and in small as well as large gardens; descriptions of twenty Buxus species and cultivars, with notes about their use in the garden; how to keep box topiary planted in containers healthy, and advice on controlling pests and diseases. Whether you are planning to plant a knot garden, dealing with a recent attack of blight or caterpillar, growing a box hedge from cuttings or creating your own topiary shape from an untouched plant, this book will give you the know-how to do it.

The watch has a long and fascinating history, from a fifteenth-century status symbol of the rich and powerful to the mass-produced everyday timepiece of modern times. This book describes the main technical developments across a 500-year timespan, from the beginnings in Germany and France, through the golden age of English horology in the 18th century, to the development of modern factory production in America and Switzerland. It also sets out to give the general reader and collector a grasp of the key technological developments in watch and sets the lives of the inventors and artisans in the context of the social and economic history of their times. With over 290 photographs and 3D diagrams, this book includes an extensive listing and history of watch brands and manufacturers to assist in identification along with a useful glossary of terms.

The 1960s and 1970s were a pivotal period for Ford in Europe and, seen from a British perspective, were a time of experimentation and exploration. At the start of the 1960s Ford had models aimed at just two market sectors – small family saloons and large family saloons – but by the end of the 1970s they were represented in no fewer than five areas of the market with small hatchbacks, small saloons, medium saloons, sporty coupés and large saloons. And they had overtaken all rivals in Britain to be the best-selling manufacturer with (since 1967) the Cortina as the best-selling car. With over 270 photographs, this book details: the Ford company structure, businesses and key locations throughout the two decades; the factors influencing model design, engineering, styling and interior; specification and performance tables; market reception and sales; special editions, models produced overseas and conversions and finally, helpful buying advice for each model.

The Irish Dance genre is an essential part of the heritage and culture of Ireland. From its early roots in Celtic history, to the global growth inspired by shows such as Riverdance, to the modern- day competitive championships and Feisanna, it continues to be a vibrant and evolving dance form. The Essential Guide to Irish Dancing delves into the history and culture behind the world of Irish Dance, offering technical instruction from beginner-level to advanced, including how to prepare exciting set dances and choreograph innovative sequences. Topics covered include: Irish dance music; the fundamentals of solo dancing; traditional dance movements and set dances; Céilí dancing; competitions and careers; choreography, and finally, physical fitness and mental health.

Gardening on a Gradient: Designing and Establishing Sloping Gardens is a complete guide to tackling one of a garden designerΓÇÖs biggest challenges. Whatever the size or the gradient, creating a garden on a sloping site presents lots of conflicting possibilities and potentially expensive choices. Whether home gardener or professional designer, this accessible book will guide you through the challenge, from the initial garden site assessment and survey, right through the design process to the final stages of planting. Step-by-step instructions and explanative diagrams offer readers practical solutions and tried-and-tested methods, as well as inspiration and some novel ideas drawn from sloping gardens around the UK.

Combining ink with dry coloured pencil is an innovative technique that integrates two very different media, resulting in rich and detailed work. This beautiful book looks at different methods of mark-making in ink and a repertoire of coloured pencil techniques, then explains how to work with them together successfully. Drawing on the authorΓÇÖs love of the countryside and its plant communities, it shows how the technique can be used to interpret the landscape in a new and highly individual way. Packed with step-by-step sequences and finished examples, this book will encourage beginners to get started and inspire artists looking for a new direction.

Socks are a quick, portable knitting project, but with numerous ways to create the heels and toes, they can seem complex. This accessible book breaks down the key construction techniques with step-by-step tutorials and examples, to demystify the process for new knitters and inspire more confident knitters with new stitch patterns and finishes. Measuring guides, yarn advice and design considerations also ensure you can produce socks that are not only well-knitted, but fit well and are comfortable too. Topics covered include: types of yarn, needles and equipment, including how to use circular and double pointed needles; sock construction techniques for different heels and toes and finally, sizing and measuring with consideration to different sock styles and purposes. There are thirteen complete sock patterns to practise the different construction techniques.

Arthur Bliss (1891ΓÇô1975) was one of the most important British musicians of his age. Born into a family where music played a highly significant role, his talent emerged early. He served with distinction in the Great War, in which he was both injured and gassed. After the War he set the musical world alight with ultra-modern works, earning himself the soubriquet enfant terrible and leading to his first major work, the Colour Symphony. His dual American/British birthright led to a close connection with the USA and marriage to an American girl, Trudy Hoffman, who would be a mainstay of his life. Before long he became the most performed British composer abroad and his portfolio of works included ballet, film (H.G. WellsΓÇÖs Things to Come remains one of the finest film scores), opera, orchestral, chamber, choral works and song. He was a diplomat, a skill that was recognized in many appointments from the Government to travel using music as soft power, notably to Russia in 1956. He served as Director of Music at the BBC from 1942ΓÇô4, was knighted and soon after appointed Master of the QueenΓÇÖs Music. Bliss was a private figure who stated that the only way to get to know him was through his music. Paul Spicer takes this as his starting point for this pioneering biography, which underlines the timely importance of a complete reappraisal of this important composerΓÇÖs music.

This is the first full-length book to cover repair and restoration of these attractive and often valuable antiques, including their casework. The first part outlines how to clean and service the clock 'works' and also how to refurbish the dial, while in the second part restoration or casework, both structural repairs and finishing, is considered.

Acknowledged as one of the most useful reference books available, this should be the vade mecum of all gemmologists.

This title aims to show how the horse's muscles work and explains how this information can be put to good use in riding. With knowledge of the horse's anatomy the rider should better understand what is being asked of the horse, and how to achieve it with sympathetic riding and horse care.

Lace knitting need not make up a whole garment; adding an edging or including an insertion can enhance both clothing and accessories to great effect. This accessible book includes clear step-by-step tutorials of the basic techniques in lace knitting, as well as a variety of illustrated stitch motifs that lend themselves to edges and insertions. There are practice pieces, which can be used later as full projects, tips and suggestions about the usefulness of creating and maintaining a work book, as well as five full projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Joining metals is a fundamental process used in all aspects of modern life. It is vital wherever metals are used, which is just about everywhere. Small or large, simple or complex ΓÇô no mode of transport or method of construction would be possible without the sound understanding of its theory and practice. Written for the home metalworker or model engineer, this book discusses the various methods of joining metals, including strength, testing and applications, and includes useful lessons from historical failures including the sinking of the Titanic, the Flixborough explosion, the capsize of the Alexander L. Keilland offshore platform, the Hyatt Hotel elevated walkway collapse and the Markham Colliery lift bolt failure. With over 100 diagrams and over 200 photographs, this book examines: Mechanical joining: bolting, riveting, clamping - Metallurgical joining: welding, brazing, soldering - Chemical joining: bonding difficult metals - Strength of joints: choice and analysis - Failure of metals and joints: stress, fatigue, corrosion - Design: use of theory and codes to avoid failure, and finally - Testing of metals and joints: destructive and non-destructive (NDT).

Flowers are a classically timeless way to decorate a cake for a special occasion. With flowerpaste there is no limit to the range of flowers, foliage or berries that can be created ΓÇô both real and fantasy. All that is required are the right materials, equipment and technique. In Creating flowers from flowerpaste, Colette Laura May guides the reader through step-by-step tutorials to create stunning floral displays to adorn cakes for all occasions. With over 860 images, this book describes the equipment and materials required and demonstrates the essential techniques required to get started. It includes thirty-eight step-by-step tutorials for the creation of all aspects of floral displays: flowers, buds, leaves, foliage, berries and seedpods. Finally, there is guidance on the creation of fantasy butterflies to enhance floral displays and instruction on the construction of seventeen specific sprays and arrangements. Includes templates and a useful list of suppliers.

This beautiful book explains the basics of composition and using your camera, but quickly moves on to show you how to try many different flower photography techniques, both indoors and out. Through clear step-by-step guides and stunning examples, it shows you how to capture the smallest flower portrait through to broad garden landscapes. There are ideas on how to develop a creative eye using available light, colour and background. The most important rules of flower photography are explained, and also how to break them. It shows how to use a light box in your home for flower portrait photography and still life and explains how to edit your photos and take them to another level. As well as practical advice it provides inspiration through a monthly photo gallery giving ideas of botanical subjects to capture throughout the year.

West Somerset is an area of great geological diversity, straddling the Tees-Exe Line between highland and lowland Britain. The story of the last 400 million years of Earth history can be gleaned from its rocks: the opening and closing of oceans, the collision of continents and a journey across the Equator. The area may also provide the key to settle the controversy about the origin of South-West England, whose ancient geology is so different from the rest of the country. This unique and diverse geology is also the reason why it is one of the most beautiful and varied stretches of landscape in England. With nearly 170 illustrations, including maps, charts, diagrams and colour photographs, this book describes and explains the evidence for the geological history of the area, from the Palaeozoic, through the Mesozoic to the Pleistocene and Holocene. Regional guides, which discuss the factors that led to the landscape we see today and offer places of interest to visit, cover: the Northern Brendon Hills and Minehead; the Southern Brendon Hills; Wellington and the Blackdown Hills; Wiveliscombe and the Vale of Stogumber; the Quantock Hills; West Somerset coast and the Cannington and Bridgwater Lowlands.

Alpines have been a favourite plant for generations of gardeners. Historically they were used in rockeries, but they offer far more potential for gardens, which generally become smaller. Whether planted in troughs, window boxes, raised beds or between paving, alpines offer versatility and colour for nearly every month of the year.