A lavish guide to planning, planting, and maintaining a Mediterranean garden, featuring an A-Z of more than 1,000 plants and 500 color photos. No image of the Mediterranean is complete without flower
The Spitfire was one of Triumph's most successful models throughout the 1960s and 70s, and its high-performance sister car, the GT6, was received with equal acclaim. Both cars remain as popular today
In this book, a follow-up to the same author's well-received study of British web equipment, Martin Brayley gives a detailed illustrated overview of the webbing straps, holsters, carriers and haversa
Written by an acknowledged expert, this invaluable book is aimed at archers of all levels, from those starting out in the sport to those taking part in competitions at the highest levels. The author
This volume is written about working on one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented—the shotgun. Included are types of shotgun from everyman's dream gun, the sidelock ejector, to the ever
At one time, almost every town and village had a blacksmith. There are fewer smiths today, but despite the public perception that blacksmithing belongs to a bygone era, the craft is thriving. Archite
Driveways, walkways, and patios are an essential part of most properties, and this comprehensive guide provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned, and constructed. Writ
Every year tens of thousands of non-fiction books and hundreds of thousands of articles make it into print. It’s a much bigger market than that for short stories and novels, as the competition
This fascinating book reveals the secrets of fast bowling and explains how it is possible to simultaneously bowl fast, straight, and accurately. It is a very practical, easily accessible bowling manu
This is apractical step-by-step guide to building a wide variety of wooden garden structures including sheds, summerhouses, play houses, decking, steps, bridges, fencing, gateways, arches, gaze
Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems in temperate areas. The book covers all aspects
This book follows the creative process of designing and printing textile patterns, from the initial sourcing of ideas to the final high-quality creation. It provides ideas and practical information a
Many tiling books adopt a hypothetical stance, presenting easy choices involving perfectly flat walls and tiles that are always simple to cut. This book demonstrates how a do-it-yourself enthusiast c
Conditioning, which can be described as all forms of training apart from those specifically designed to improve strength and technique, lies at the very heart of the athlete’s training programm
As a rider, testing your skill over jumps is one of the most exhilarating experiences. Part of developing the confidence to soar over the pole or rail comes from an understanding of the nature of the
Mouldmaking and Casting is a manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create
Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn a handle and s
Making and Manipulating Marionettes is a superb guide to a craft and performance art that has fascinated audiences for over 2,000 years. Handsomely illustrated throughout, it presents precise instruc
Assault Rifle provides a comprehensive account of the development of the military assault rifle and its ammunition from WW2 to the present day. The book is in two parts. The first part includes: Bri
Model Making for the Stage focuses on the scenographic model and its crucial creative role in the theater-making process. Although it is primarily designed to meet the needs of students and practicin
Training the Sheep Dog is a comprehensive guide to training a border collie both for agricultural work and the competitive world of sheep dog trialling. Packed with tips and advice and fully illustra
Metalworking is written for everyone inspired by the versatility of metal. It explains the many techniques that form the basics of this craft, from traditional methods of measuring and marking out to
In Training the German Shepherd Dog, John Cree draws on a lifetime’s experience to provide expert advice and guidance for all German Shepherd owners. Covering all aspects of training, and with
From its creation in 1928 to its demise thirty years later, Vincent produced motorcycles that were among the very best. Names like Black Shadow, Rapide and Black Lightning are bywords for good looks,
This book breaks new ground in the presentation of what is and should be presented as a fascinating and vitally important part of a pilot's skill. Gone are the dreary old monotone drawings of isobars
Volvo's P1800 was designed in Sweden and Italy, built in England, Scotland and Sweden, and sold throughout the world; thus, it has a fascinating history. David Styles takes a look back to the first V
This book is a celebration of50 contemporary artists from around the world who have chosen to create the human form in clay. There is a detailed account of each artist’s work, including b
Stage Design: A Practical Guide is designed to meet the needs of students and amateurs as well as professionals. Written in non-technical language, and with an emphasis on scenery design, it provides
The Cotswolds is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with some of the most charming and historically significant towns and villages in England. This handsomely produced guide explores the area in
Practical Beekeeping is the complete guide to the bee and its management. Topics covered include the bee and its environment; hives and other equipment; management of the apiary; and control of pests
This guide will enable the identification of around 1,000 of the more common insects found in the region. The carefully chosen selection represents all insect groups, with a bias towards the more prom
Renowned motorcycle expert Walker profiles the exciting range of nostalgic '60s cafe racers superbike specials in this easy-to-use reference. Includes chapters on Goldie, Triton, Dunstall, Rockers, H
This identification guide describes many of the plants of Spain, Portugal, southern France, Italy, and Malta. Superb color photographs, line-drawings, and a clear concise text describe 1,200 species
Sporting clay shooters are constantly striving for consistency. Move, Mount, Shoot describes the maintained lead method, an easily learned technique which will help both novice and expert alike achie
Written for the hobbyist and the neophyte who wants to take pictures through the microscope, this book includes a description of the parts of the microscope, how to adjust lighting, types of digital c
This text covers the geological history of Britain from over 2,000 million years ago to the present day. An introductory chapter covers basic geological principles, followed by chapters describing the
The ability to perform heat treatments in the home workshop can be a very useful asset, enabling you to make, repair, and maintain tools, to anneal and normalize work-hardened metals, and even to crea
Originally designed by McDonnell Douglas, the airframe of the F-15 has proved to be one of the most versatile to be produced during the latter years of the Twentieth Century. The aircraft has proved i
This book aims to show how the horse’s muscles work and explains how this knowledge can be put to good use in riding, whether in competition or for recreation. Using her own careful anatomical
