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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.

Metals have been used in boats for thousands of years, as components of the vessel's construction, as load-bearing parts of the rigging and steering systems. This book explains how a wide variety of metal alloys may best be selected, formed and manufactured to give optimum performance in the typical conditions of a sailing or powered vessel.

Suitable for all those railway modellers who wish to build a bridge or a viaduct for their layout, this book contains descriptions and photographs of real-life bridges located around Britain (and one in New Zealand), ranging from the small to the monumental, from which the modeller can gain ideas and draw inspiration.

Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. This title demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience.

Both a survey and a celebration of contemporary approaches to sculptures that are formed from more than one material, this book profiles the discipline in all its expanded forms and recognizes sculpture in the twenty-first century not as something solid and static, but rather as a fluid interface in material, time and space.

Explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. This book includes techniques suited to any budget look at ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine or from freshwater.

Takes a look at how to accurately portray the riches of the botanical world. This book tackles and explains many of the difficulties that artists encounter so they can extend and expand their choice of subject matter. It offers new insights and a fresh approach to the wonders of botanical illustration.

Tells the history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models. This title covers topics such as: origins of Rudge-Whitworth, from Daniel Rudge's early bicycles, to the Pugh family merger; and the invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine in 1912.

Hidden amongst the folded contours of this chalk countryside are picture-postcard villages with thatched cottages, historic churches and magnificent stately houses, while out on the open downs breathtaking views stretch over rounded chalk hills, with wide open skies above.

This book draws together the myriad threads that have given the harbour and its surroundings their unique character, telling an engrossing story that stretches far into the past, present and future. A foreword by acclaimed local novelist Kate Mosse gives this book an extra special insight.

Whether you are just starting out in the hobby of scenic railway modelling, or are more experienced and are revamping an existing layout, this volume guides you through the art of using materials to create model scenery. It shows you how to create realistic cuttings, natural rocky outcrops, grassy hillsides, steep cliff faces, and waterfalls.

Suitable for all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals, this book covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to getting started; a discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; and more.

Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those who wish to exhibit their work.

Offers an introduction to the world of microlight flying that has endeared itself to several generations of pilots.

Suitable for aspiring boxers, this title shares tips and suggestions on how to improve skills and maximize performance. It includes tips and training methods that allow you to master the individual nuances of boxing to give you the winning edge.

A guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto trails and mountain paths for the first time.

Suitable for those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, this title provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this sport. It guides the reader through all stages and levels of racing, from beginner and club to professional level.

The Land Rover has become an icon across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity. This book charts sixty-five years of Land Rover development in comprehensive detail, bringing the story right up to date with the Defender variants.

Covers the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others.

Alan Micklethwaite, a stone carver with many years' experience in the conservation of historic monuments and sculpture, introduces the reader to the techniques and methodology of restoration stone carving, from simple relief to complex sculpture in the round, set against a sound conservation philosophy.

How do you go about illustrating a children's book? Where do the ideas come from? How do you illustrate a narrative? How do you get published? This book deals with these questions.

Welding is an essential technique for a wide range of jobs in the workshop. Whether you are new to welding or ready to try the more advanced techniques, this guide gives a thorough introduction to the method, and suggests ways of improving your skills to achieve professional and safe results.

Weddings are beautiful and exciting occasions, but they are a tense challenge for the photographer. This book explains how to take romantic signature shots, as well as how to capture the spontaneous moments of the day. It gives tips to managing the day and covers the small details that can ensure your photography is cherished for a lifetime.

Presents a thorough guide to the weapons forms.