This book delves into the history and heritage of Aran knitwear, offering traditional designs and patterns, while providing inspiration for innovative adaptations. Written for the dedicated
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 encourages artists to experiment and play when painting, to enjoy the process of creating a painting, and to develop their own style as they render either a single stem or a full floral abst
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
Hockey Drills is a collection of activities and practices designed to enliven and improve coaching sessions at all levels of the game. The drills are organized into chapters according to a particular
Will Keen is a western man living his life in two different worlds—one white, one Piaute Indian. He dresses in white man's clothes and adopts many of his habits. Only high cheekbones and dar
John Carshalton, lately of the British army, returns to the town of Arabella, Kansas to take up a new job as town sheriff. He earns the respect of the townspeople and enjoys a peaceful life until he g
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
Rivers provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Focusing on watercolor—one of the most direct of mediums—this practical book explains how to paint a river
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
Between 1967 and 1997 Keith Spragg progressed from the greenest new co-pilot on a piston-engined Vickers Viking to a fully qualified jet captain. He then went on to become an experienced pilot t
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
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
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals pose vast problems for the artist. How do you go about recreating the anatomy and behavior of a creature we've never seen? How can we restore landscapes lon
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
Cotton Harding, former Civil War soldier and current gunslinger, has come to Mexico to earn money doing what the war had made him good at—killing. He wants no part in the war that is taking plac
Learn to capture the beauty and drama of the sky. A good sky is the essence of successful landscape and seascape paintings. This practical book covers everything you will need to know to paint a sky t
Getting a Rover K-Series engine properly up and running can be a difficult task, but the result is always worthwhile. Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification is a prac
In 1940 Great Britain was in dire straits and facing Nazi invasion. Twenty-four destroyers had been lost during the Dunkirk evacuation. Winston Churchill asked the United States' Presi
Capturing the landscape on paper requires the artist to look—to look deep into the distance and deep into the soul. This practical book celebrates the genre of landscape painting—the wonde
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
Throughout its history, the bicycle has become more efficient, lighter, and stronger, in addition to becoming more suited to a wide range of terrain and more accessible to a broad range of users. This
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
Abstract painting and abstraction can be a daunting and frustrating genre of art. How should you approach a surface? How can you use color effectively? How can you make better, more expressive paintin
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 two drovers are found dead on the Western Trail near the Texas town of Cutter's Crossing, marshals Hank Ross and Abe Naylor aim to find their killers and bring them to justice. Their task is
In a sheltered basin, high up in Colorado's remote Rocky Mountains, two field collectors discover an awesome array of dinosaur bones. Knowing that two competing and irreconcilably hostile paleonto
Mayle Stone, a young fur trapper, lives a Cherokee woman whom he received as "payment" for a debt of a wolf skin. The Cherokee Indian brave, who took the wolf skin and offered Izusa in excha
As one of the mot remarkable models that Mercedes-Benz has ever created, the 107-series was a sales success for nearly two decades and has been an automotive icon for far longer. Elegant styling, effo
Today's brides can choose from an ever-widening range of flower styles and designs including spectacular blooms, individual fantasies and simple, natural displays—the creative potential is huge when a
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
Narrow Boat Engine Maintenance and Repair is a practical guide to help keep your engine operational, and your boat moving. It also provides instruction on how to identify faults and, where possible,
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
As a breed, Dobermanns have acquired an unjustified reputation as "devil dogs" due to their courage, loyalty, intelligence, and physical strength. This book aims to dispel the myths surround
John Smiley is a travelling entertainer. As he and his son and daughter are approaching the small township of Silver Spur in Kansas, they encounter Black Bart, a notorious gunman, who demands money an
