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The geology of the Lake District not only shapes the landscape but has influenced the buildings and industry of the region. Including almost 200 photographs and diagrams, this guide closely examines 60 of the most common rock types found, describing their characteristics and origin and explaining where to find them in the landscape and in the fabric of local buildings.

This complete guide for prospective dog breeders dispels several common misconceptions. Many instructive photographs of breeders at work complement chapters on choosing a breed, caring for pregnant bitches and puppies, and raising a successful litter.

Florence Daisy Collingwood draws on illustrated examples from her own work and that of other experts to explain how a wide variety of materials, threads, stitches and textures can be used to create unique applique art. The projects featured, including quilts and prayer flags, illustrate the technique's principles, from the design stage through to padding, edgings and decorative finishes.

Guy Motors was the iconic vehicle builder that supplied a large proportion of the nation’s buses, coaches and trolley-buses, especially after the Second World War. This retrospective celebration of the company up to its acquisition first by Jaguar in 1961, then British Leyland, covers its entire range, with modern and archive photographs, marketing materials and extensive information on the vehicles and the company’s breakthroughs in chassis design, air suspension and disc brakes.

Offering a comprehensive stitch library based on her photographs and sketches, creative designer Emma Vining demonstrates how the natural world and built environment can inspire cabled knitting. From straight lines to curved shapes, openwork and short rows, each technique is fully explained and patterns are given for ten accessories, including wristwarmers with a simple diagonal cable, and a more complex colourwork scarf.

The billeting and training of soldiers on Salisbury Plain swelled the population of Wiltshire by as much as 100,000 during the First World War. With first-hand accounts and archive photographs, this volume describes what life was like for the soldiers and civilians, and identifies over 30 separate military camps dotted around the county.

It was a potentially risky move when Porsche introduced its 1998 line of water-cooled models, but it led to prolonged racing success. This homage explores the concept, design and evolution of the 996, 997 and 991, with extensive photographs and interviews with key designers and drivers. It also includes a section on how to buy, maintain and modify a Carrera.

By exploring topics including gossip, grandmothers and husbands, these 21 essays offer an accessible insight into the world of Jane Austen’s novels. Light-hearted in tone, they discuss the techniques and themes she used to convey the appearance, personalities and thoughts of her characters and are introduced with elegant line drawings.

At the end of the 19th century new materials and structural methods allowed architects to develop more minimalist, functional forms. Hasted traces this modernist style’s evolution from 1890s Chicago to London’s 2012 Olympic Park, showing how British architecture was influenced by figures including Frank Lloyd Wright and enriched by the contributions of many European émigrés.

A performer, director and teacher for over 30 years, Richard Knight explains the importance of movement in storytelling. With step-by-step instructions and photographs he demonstrates how to use posture, gesture and facial expression to convey character and tension; the techniques used to suggest the existence of invisible objects, such as in the classic Glass Box routine; and how to produce an authentic performance.

This modern guide to a traditional craft explains how to make a completely beaded fabric, how to create beaded lace, and the different methods for adding embellishments during knitting. A comprehensive techniques section is followed by a gallery of stitch patterns, featuring lacework, cables and colourwork. Patterns are included for projects such as an evening bag, jewellery, mittens and an elegant lightweight shawl.

Airfix is synonymous with construction kits, but between the late 1940s and 1981 the company also produced an extensive assortment of plastic games, craft items, building, racing and train sets, as well as miscellaneous items such as shoes and houseware. This nostalgic illustrated history of the company's 'other' output looks at topics including logos and packaging, Motor Ace, Meccano and Dinky toys, and contains a full listing of pattern (model) numbers.

Strength in the core is required for all performance sport and plays an important role in avoiding and rehabilitating injuries, such as lower back problems. This detailed sports science manual explains the musculoskeletal system and includes exercises and case studies.

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This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the models' history and development, supported by modern and contemporary photographs, diagrams and technical specifications. Aimed at enthusiasts, collectors and restorers, it includes tips and insights from long-term owners as well as expert advice for potential buyers on finding and running these classic cars.

The author’s background in geotechnical engineering informs this manual on crafting structural features for model railways of any gauge. Beginning with a discussion of how to plan realistic infrastructure and the importance of baseboard construction and track laying, further chapters deal with modelling tunnels, embankments, walls and fences, both from scratch and from ready-made kits. There is also advice on adding vegetation and other detailing.

This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the models' history and development, supported by modern and contemporary photographs, diagrams and technical specifications. Aimed at enthusiasts, collectors and restorers, it includes tips and insights from long-term owners as well as expert advice for potential buyers on finding and running these classic cars.

George Churchward’s Star class locomotives, launched in 1907, set the pattern for the engines that would haul GWR’s glamorous passenger expresses during the golden age of steam. Examples of the Castle and King class developments of 1923 and 1927 remained in service until the end of steam in the region. This analysis provides an illustrated technical evaluation of the three locomotive designs and details of their allocation and work on the network up to the 1960s.

Guiding the confident knitter through the process of designing and creating a unique piece of Aran knitwear, Rita Taylor explores the history of the style and presents a library of stitches. She offers a range of pattern ideas (including a cushion cover, ladies jumper and child's cardigan) which can be followed or used as a starting point for a bespoke design, and provides advice on materials, adaptations and finishing.

Signal boxes were the most numerous trackside buildings of the steam era and a range of different types are explored in this manual, together with tips for constructing and improving card, plastic, download and laser-cut kits and building your own design from scratch.

Award-winning artist Peter Jarvis demonstrates the techniques that are used to make detailed architectural images of the built environment, including perspective drawing, 3D modelling and colouring. Through step-by-step illustrations the book explores the technical processes involved in creating aerial and street views, from initial sketches through to the finished drawings, with a focus on the use of watercolour for the final touches.

There are varied stretching modalities, or types, and choosing which is most appropriate depends on the exercise, environment and target outcome. This guide draws on recent scientific research to explain different stretches, including static, dynamic and ballistic, and assesses each technique in the context of its effects on performance, pain and injury. Diagrams, tables and step-by-step illustrations are included to help you to choose the most beneficial regime for your requirements.

Supported by hundreds of colour photographs, the detailed instructions in this manual analyse every component of a mountain bike and advise on maintenance and repair. There are also tips on choosing components, setting up the correct riding position and basic riding technique.

Written by the veterinary surgeon and Shooting Times canine expert Tony Buckwell, this illustrated guide is suitable for both the novice and the experienced gundog owner. It looks at issues such as choosing a breeder and acquiring a healthy puppy with the right temperament, and also offers health advice, including recognizing and dealing with illnesses, reducing the risks of injury and disease, emergency first aid and senior care.

Aimed at the amateur enthusiast or model engineer, this overview of the properties of commonly used metals includes advice on material selection, a review of the micro-structures and performance of metals and case studies on steam locomotive boilers, model aero engines and two-stroke motorcycle engines.

Framing, lighting and camera movement are all discussed in this guide to cinematography for film students. It also includes technical advice, an introduction to creating atmosphere and realizing the script and director's vision, and tips from experienced professionals.

Providing practical advice and information for would-be mole catchers, this illustrated handbook includes a history of the trade, descriptions of trap types, useful tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and guidance on the most humane modern methods of capture.

During the second wave of the Industrial Revolution, between 1837 and 1910, mills, factories and engineering works became a common feature of Britain’s townscapes. Focusing on that period, this volume looks at the development of industrial architecture from the purely functional factories of the 1830s to buildings such as Everard’s Printing Works in Bristol, with its Art Nouveau façade. The book is arranged by types of manufactures and illustrated with 150 prints and photographs of buildings now demolished and of the survivors.

With its origins in Hawaii, surfing grew in popularity in post-war California and had devotees in Britain by the mid 1960s. This guide introduces surf history, describes techniques and equipment, and explains how to interpret waves and weather.

Incorporating information about tools, materials and techniques such as soldering and stone setting, these step-by-step instructions and over 200 photographs will inspire beginners as well as experienced practitioners to create unique pieces of jewellery and develop a personal style.

This comprehensive guide begins with basic equipment and techniques, drawing, and composition, followed by five chapters detailing the stages of painting a head from life, and a final section on self-portraits and portraiture. The book is illustrated with Shadbolt’s own paintings and draws on his practical experience to provide guidance and advice, particularly on how to work with a sitter.

Alison Pocklington provides an expert, well-illustrated guide to basic handling, routine grooming, and more advanced practices and techniques for showing, eventing, dressage and hunting.

Strongheart and Rin Tin Tin, both taken from Germany to America after the First World War, were among the earliest animal movie stars and popularized German Shepherds internationally. The breed has since proved an excellent guard and scent-follower and is widely used as a working dog as well as kept as a pet. This comprehensive manual provides information on training, diet and exercise as well as guidance on showing, breeding and breed-specific ailments and diseases.

Beginning with Jack Ferry, who crossed the English Channel on a floating tricycle in 1883, and ending on a happy note with the remarkable Ann Green, who survived being hanged in Oxford in 1860 and even survived helpful bystanders’ attempts to finish her off, Foster’s collection of ‘oddities’ includes weird and wonderful people doing strange things, bizarre natural events (hedgehog living through a 40-degree washing machine cycle etc) and some spooky coincidences.

Described by Cook as 'the missing link of the Arts and Crafts Movement', Edward Prior (1852–1932) was an 'artist-builder' who worked in traditional and new materials and vernacular styles, often in a radical way, and who rejected the use of contractors and middlemen, engaging directly with craftsmen. This richly illustrated study is based primarily on research into Prior's surviving and demolished buildings and unbuilt projects to explore his design intentions, philosophy and architectural legacy.

Introduced in 1965, the Triumph 1300 was a good quality small saloon with modern Italian styling and innovative engineering. It was not until the Dolomite Sprint version of 1973 that the name by which the model would be remembered appeared and was subsequently applied to other cars in the range. This guide provides a model-by-model history, with technical specifications and more than 150 photographs, and includes an assessment of the Dolomite's predecessors and successors and its sporting record.

The nude has inspired artists for centuries, but capturing the beauty of form and the delicate colours of the figure in oils presents particular challenges. This book provides a historical study of the nude in painting, together with a wealth of practical advice. There are tips on working with a model, on lighting and on choosing a pose, and step-by-step examples to show the progress of many paintings. The author exhibits widely and her work is in collections throughout Europe.