Jeremiah Hackett is a young man searching for a future. On his quest, he teams up with huckster George Finimin, a tonic salesman. When Finimin is murdered, Jeremiah dedicates himself to finding the ki
Botanical and scientific illustration share many common themes—the meticulous observation, the crucial composition, the precision of rendering, and the accuracy of color are all intrinsic to thi
The term "Brutalism" is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945-1975, and aroused extremes of emotion and debate. This book continues t
This book explains how to measure the artwork, cut a window mount, attach the image, cut the molding, and make the frame before preparing the backing board and glass for assembly. Having explained the
This practical book looks at the fundamental principles that underpin architectural illustration: to represent architectural design and the built environment in a way that the general public can under
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
The techniques of casting are of crucial importance in our day-to-day lives, being used in the manufacture of diverse products ranging from dental implants and hip replacement joints, through bicycle
Chamber music includes some of the world's greatest music. It is widely played in homes, without an audience, by players who are mostly amateurs, and much of the repertoire is playable even by tho
The Range Rover's designers intended it to be a more comfortable and road-friendly passenger-carrying Land Rover, but customers quickly saw something much more in it. During the 1970s, while
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
Who is allowed access to a crime scene? What happens when a body is discovered? Will a blood transfusion alter DNA? How can the distribution of gunshot residue inform your plot? This book answers thes
Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explai
On her deathbed, Laura Peters shocks her son by belatedly revealing that his uncle did not die alongside Paul's father in the bloody confrontation at Gettysburg in July, 1863. She urges Paul to ri
Some men operate beyond the law's reach. Such were the Macreedys. They sold whiskey to the Indians across the Canadian border, then cashed in their loot (including the selling of Indian women and
Rings and bangles are timeless jewelry pieces; from simple elegance to bold creations, they make stunning statements. This beautiful book explains traditional techniques with step-by-step guides, and
The fast-moving pace of technology makes it hard to keep abreast of current practices in production design. However, the ethos and skills behind filmmaking remain the same. Here, art director Terry Ac
From 1997, traditional four-wheeled Morgans were modernized with superformed aluminium wings, a stainless steel bulkhead, stainless exhausts, and alterations to the body tub that provided longer doors
Volkswagen's air-cooled engine is a simple and reliable unit that can be maintained by anyone with a basic tool kit and a willingness to learn. The VW Air-Cooled Engine is your guide, giving
For centuries, man and mole have taken from the soil in their bid to survive. This has resulted in bitter conflict between these adversaries and one that continues today. Whatever the season, whatever
When outlaw Denny Blake betrayed the Arizona Raiders during a bank robbery in the town of Spindriff, he little realized the storm he would unleash. Sentenced to 20 years in Arizona's notorious Yum
Lucas Santana is a freelance range detective working for both the US Marshals Service and the Pinkerton Detective Agency in the 1880s. A wanted man in some States, he takes great care where he rides a
When Walter Watters—aka "Wattie"—finds out that the hiding place of gold from a major robbery is known to another, he's instantly on the trail. As the sheriff of a small town
At the age of 22, Hal Chesterton's world is turned on its head. He could never have guessed a blocked watercourse heralded such a disastrous change to his life. His pa's lucky coin, a gold hal
TVR 1946-1982 - The Trevor Wilkinson and Martin Lilley Years describes the complete story of the early days of TVR from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to the Martin Lilley y
Montana trapper Luke Driscoll has returned home to Garrison, Texas, when he receives a letter from his estranged brother, Nate, who has become embroiled in a land dispute with cattle baron Robert McTa
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
During the hot summer of 1888, three men are traveling to Cheyenne aboard a passenger car of the Union Pacific—Luke Tisdale, Marcus Stokesbury, and Ezra McPherson. Luke, a medical doctor, seeks
The addition of railway infrastructure can transform a train set into a railway layout. Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences for Model Railways demonstrates how to build these essential f
When a Wells Fargo stage is robbed and all the passengers murdered, Sheriff Luke Callaghan is suspicious of Jackson Tate's claim that this was the work of Apaches. He sets off in pursuit of Tate a
This new book covers the original Freelander, from its design and development to its launch and reception in 1997. In 2006 , the innovative Freelander 2 was launched, with its pioneering technology i
In Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, August 1939, the 60K10 project, under the supervision of one Professor Ferdinand Porsche, built a car in anticipation of a race, Berlin to Rome, that would never take place.
Cities provide endless exciting scenes for the artist, from sun-baked cafes, rain-soaked streets, illuminated nightscapes and busy squares to quiet, atmospheric corners. This practical book explains h
Since the mid-nineteenth century the East Coast Main Line has been one of the major routes from London to northern England and Scotland. It has seen some of the greatest achievements in the railways,
This book will enable you to avoid the most common pitfalls and faults that otherwise can ruin the ownership of a 'Sonderklasse'. Packed with the sort of advice only normally obtainable from
Aimed specifically at the engineer for use in the workshop, this guide is intended to take away as much as possible of the mathematics and mystique from calculating gear ratios, so that the more enjoy
These essays, which first appeared in Regency World magazine, celebrate the quirkiest corners and cleverest contrivances of Jane Austen’s art. The 21 topics range from coiffure to crime, from gossip t
"According to the website of The Velominati, the self-professed Keepers of the Cog, the optimal number of bikes owned is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes owned. But there's also an important coro
Written by a trained Savile Row tailor working in the fashion industry, this book explains how to make a basic pattern for a jacket by flat pattern cutting or draping on the dress form. It introduces
Eating specifically is an athlete's most effective weapon in the fight for fitness. An athlete simply needs to know what types of training need what servings of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The
Starting with the end in mind, each chapter in this book takes the reader from the science through to the practical application, making the science of sports nutrition accessible. It shows how nutriti
