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The characteristics of watercolour naturally complement botanical art. This book shows you how to make the most of this versatile medium. It includes ideas and tips on composition and how to include animal life and is structured by season to include a range of flowers and plants.

Describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery.

Uses over 400 illustrations to show the clothing of both Officers and Ratings in World War II and during the years leading up to it, when Naval uniforms underwent significant modernization. In this book, the illustrations are supported by detailed text describing the development and use of Naval clothing of the time.

With step-by-step instructions and photography throughout, this book explains dividing with the 'coordinate method' and using the lathe; dividing with gears and dividing plates; using the dividing head, the rotary table and the spin indexer; electronic dividing methods; and a range of case studies to show application of practical techniques.

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of getting fit. This book is suitable for anyone intending to enter a half or full marathon.

From cutting a straight line to making a scaled human figure that 'lives', through to creating beautifully detailed buildings and finely detailed furniture, this book takes you through each stage of the process. It is suitable for those who have never made a model before or want to develop or increase their skills.

Designing and building a miniature aero-engine is an exciting and rewarding task. Whether a professional engineer or an amateur looking to build an engine to fly your model aeroplane, this book helps you guide through all the stages of designing and constructing an aero-engine in your workshop at home.

Argues that, far from being the first 'modern' war, it was the last 'Napoleonic' war, and that none of the innovations of industrialized warfare had any significant effect on the outcome.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of pig-keeping: how pigs have developed, the influence of the market on the breeds and pig-keeping systems, nutrition, the pig and its environment, reproduction, piglet birth, survival, growth and development, and the important place of artificial insemination.

Helps owners develop the workshop skills needed for the maintenance and repair of their cars, and give guidance on possibilities for improvements and upgrades to performance.

Starts with the basics, going back to the days of muzzle loading before considering the various attempts made over the centuries to improve the bullet. This book moves on to examine the development of the cartridge right up to the present day, and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the principles governing the bullet's flight.

Flying imprint sparrowhawks is often unfairly portrayed as being overly complex and highly technical. This book aims to paint a far more informed picture, and to perhaps dispel some of the myths.

Follows the development and design of the Carrrera car dynasty, from the origins of the Carrera line in the 550 and 356 models through the highly tuned race cars of the 1960s to the largely hand-crafted, air-cooled cars of the 1970s and the 1980s.

In the mid-1970s, the North Sea oil boom is in full swing and there is work for all. Though Catherine Williams's children are adult and all four have oil-related jobs, she is not happy with the upheaval the oil industry has caused and believes that Davy Jones will demand payment from those who rob his locker with men's lives.

Presentation Fly-Fishing is your comprehensive guide to fly-fishing for trout and grayling, using a minimalistic approach. It explores leader-to-hand and leader-only techniques with nymphs and dry flies, and from the basis of the contemporary state of the art in fly tackle and skills pushes the boundaries of the sport.

Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this book covers standard chess rules and basic notation as well as how to use each piece effectively; tactics and strategy; and how to plan for success.

Shows you how to make the most of natural light when photographing children on location or at home and to take beautiful pictures to cherish. Focusing on the fundamentals of traditional portraiture, this book emphasizes the importance of understanding the qualities of natural light at certain times of the day and in different seasons.

Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, it explains over forty processes including the more advanced techniques such as fold forming and keum-boo and encourages the reader to experiment with their own designs.

Willow weaving is an exciting and rewarding craft for anyone who wants to reconnect with the natural world. This book gives all the information and tuition needed to get started and includes projects on sculpture, basketry and folk-art decorations. It features thirteen projects ranging from baskets to planters, lifelike sculptures and wreaths.

The stylist of the Austin Allegro, Harris Mann, said of the car that 'It took a lot of stick, but it wasn't that bad a car ...The trouble was that every one off the line was different in some way, thanks to quality control.' This book tells the Allegro's tale of grand designs, high hopes, failed dreams, industrial unrest, and finally, redemption.

Offers a collection of 125 activities, practices and games that is designed to improve coaching sessions at all levels of the game. In this title, the drills are organised into chapters according to a particular skill or phase of the game; from the warm up to handling, contact, lineout, scrum, kicking and defence.

Good lighting is fundamental to creating great images. This book provides a roadmap for producing creative images with a flashgun. It introduces lighting principles and then advises on more complex lighting sets and situations.

Introduces some of the numerous binding styles that can be achieved with little or no experience, from simple structures that can be made with folded paper to the classic case binding. This title explains techniques for handling paper and glue in detail, along with a range of different methods of sewing and a variety of cases to be used as covers.

Good lighting is essential to a building. An effective design is not just about introducing light into a space, but rather an appreciation of how the space will be used. This book introduces the tools of the lighting designer and explains how to produce a lighting design for a home.

Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this title covers a brief history of rowing; choosing and setting up equipment; safety and risk assessment; capsize drill, steering and coxing; and skill development and techniques.

This book offers a breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site's possibilities to applying design principles and choosing plants and landscaping materials. It is aimed at readers who have no previous knowledge of garden-making but will also be of value to professionals entering the trade.

Oils give a rich, majestic quality to a painting but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills. Written by a professional painter, it encourages artists of all levels to experiment with the medium and to develop their art.

A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, it teaches the novice how to successfully complete their first felt roof to a high standard.

A guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, it provides in-depth information on the functions and limitations of commonly used metals, and advice on material selection.

Provides an overview of how nutrition can be used to maximize human performance. This book shows how nutrition can be used to: reduce the risk of injury and illness for athletes; maximize strength gains in the gym; adapt effectively to endurance training; minimise the negative effects of concurrent training; and improve competition performance.