An ideal resource for the artist with a limited experience of using watercolors, this guide will help artists develop their confidence and stretch their skills a little further. The author guides the
If you have never fixed a roof tile or slate before but have wondered how to go about repairing or replacing them, then this is the book for you.Many of the technical books about roof tiling an
In the age of the internet and social media, a plethora of detailing knowledge is available online, yet it is strangely difficult to discover completely, or harness usefully. This book redresses the
Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art - giving new life to things we throw away - is an accessible, creative, and fulfilling activity. This book describes and illus
Family history research has come a long way in the last few years as the internet makes information easily accessible to all. However, the documents and records are still the same whether viewed elect
Following his release from prison, all gunfighter Luke Nicholls wants is revenge against William Grant, the man who almost killed him. Unfortunately, when the two meet, things don't go the way Luk
This book tells the story of Alvis and its cars, aero engines and military vehicles. Starting with the formation of the company in 1919, it traces the company's products through the 1920s and 1930
The days of slaughtering buffalo were supposedly over, mainly because there were so pitifully few of them remaining. But with top dollar on offer for their severed heads as trophies, some hunters just
The MGA truly marked a revolution in MG sports car design, with its appearance quite unlike any previous production car from the celebrated British marque. Entering production in the summer of 1955, i
With his job as a line rider under threat, Mack Cambray hopes to settle down with his bride as a homesteader. However, in trying to solve the mystery of his wife's untimely death, Mack ends up in the
Knitting With Beads is a contemporary guide to a traditional technique, covering bead knitting for a completely beaded fabric, different methods of beaded knitting in a garter and stocking stitch, cre
At the age of 28, Chace Hexx is in danger of letting life pass him by. Drifting from ranch to ranch, he hones his skills with guns, horses, and cattle, but for what purpose? Then, out of the blue, a p
Step-by-step building and painting guides illustrate vehicles in 1/35, 1/72 and 1/76 scale. Modelling British World War II Armoured Vehicles features models, often with a comparison of models from dif
This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied results, often with very limited reso
With accessible and clear instructions, this book teaches and builds upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are able to design and adapt your own ideas and
Tracking outlaws Dobie Miller and Waldo Schmitt into a deadly desert, the notorious bounty hunter Iron Eyes is closing the distance between them with every beat of his determined heart. Yet the magnif
The Valeron code was simple: Trust in the Lord, but keep a gun handy. And when it came to harming one of them or their family, they had but one commandment: Thou shalt not get away with it! Rodney (Li
This book explains how to make your own hats, using traditional construction methods with both specialist millinery foundation materials and a range of fabrics and trimmings. It introduces the wide ra
A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the mult
With detailed, step-by-step instructions of basic to advanced mime illusions, this book addresses the key areas of physicality, including when to move and when not to move, making the invisible &
Until the night of the fire, Stanton, Montana, was a peaceful town. It boasted a church, a school, and a bank, and no longer attracted those hard-riding, hard-drinking characters who brought with them
Covering all the motor bus and trolleybus products of Guy Motors, Guy Motors - Buses and Coaches recounts the history of an iconic British coachbuilder. It begins with the early origins of Sydney Guy'
Packed with practical tips and advice, Creating the Rural Scene explains the various techniques and materials that will help any modeller produce convincing models of the rural scene. It examines the
Link Bonner never wanted to gain a reputation as a fast hand with a six-gun and the will to use it. But sometimes circumstances drive the lives of men even beyond their own desires. Bonner was such a
Richly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of these legendary classes of passenger steam locomotives, the first
Learn the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre with the help of this guide. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing, and attention
The VW Beetle is one of the best-loved of all classic cars, with many thousands preserved across the world, many in regular use. Over the years countless changes were introduced, together making a mid
Weathering is not just about making something look dirty. Rather, it should be seen as an artistic endeavour, with the aim of making a model appear as lifelike as possible. It also helps to blend a ra
Rae Beth, author of the bestselling Hedge Witch, here blends the ancient traditions of hedge witchcraft with our modern concerns for the natural world. Working in liminal places and with wild spirits,
Reliant produced a range of sports cars from the 1960s to the 1990s which complemented thir well-established three-wheeled cars. Starting with a design for Israel's Autocars in 1961, Reliant
This book will increase your knowledge of the shots that you can play from various positions on the table and so will—with practice—improve your game. It will also help parents and pr
Holmes and Watson find themselves bombarded with an absolute avalanche of dramatic cases! Holmes enrolls Inspectors Lestrade and Bradstreet to help him play a dangerous four handed game against an org
In 1968, British Leyland brought together most of Britain's motor manufacturers, with the intention of creating a robust unified group that could equal the strength of the big European conglomerat
Building a custom motorcycle has never been more popular, with even the major manufacturers keen to capitalize on the growing trend. A custom motorbike is the product of an owner using their own skil
Do ghosts exist? Perhaps, if, they have a murderous secret to tell . . . When newly-widowed Effie James is asked by her good friend, a professor of psychology, to help him with his latest book by part
Weeds are wild plants that have survived in the face of centuries of hostility. Many gardeners who are unfamiliar with the versatility of weeds think of them as a nuisance. They can be good, bad, dang
Railway layouts often depict a branch line in a rural or urban setting, with the majority of locomotive models representing passenger trains. However, increasingly, ready-to-run models of industrial
The "roaring twenties" were exciting years for women's fashion. The iconic image is of the young "flapper" dancing the night away in a sparkling dress with fringes and tassels
The 1940s were an iconic period of women's dress history, with the familiar square shoulders, crepe tea dresses and seamed stockings paired with red lips, victory curls and head scarves. This book exp
Jason McKinney feels the need to explore and decides to head out on his own to see the country beyond Kansas. When his offer of help is declined by a couple of bounty hunters he tried to hook up with
