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Design is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo or commercial making, and introduces the techniques needed to make ideas happen. It shows how the simplest decisions can become powerful ideas on screen.

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Introduces a visual approach to planting design. Instead of relying heavily on plant knowledge, this title provides a practical, hands-on method for the design of planting, so that the final garden suits your needs and style. It sets out the principles of planting design, and introduces the nine plant shapes and a selection of appropriate plants.

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Small gardens can be as versatile as their gardeners - personal, peaceful havens, sophisticated spaces for entertaining or bold showcases for plant displays.

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When your dog's behaviour becomes problematic no matter how understanding and patient you may be it can leave you feeling distressed, unhappy and unsure of what to do. Your dog's behaviour can have significant implications for everybody concerned, both in and out of the home.

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A comprehensive book that gives an insight into how digital manufacturing technologies are used within the modelmaking profession.

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Directing for the Stage addresses the key questions surrounding this venerable and yet often invisible craft, offering practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including budgeting, auditions, rehearsals, opening night and beyond.

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With step-by-step instructions and photography throughout, this book explains dividing with the 'coordinate method' and using the lathe; dividing with gears and dividing plates; using the dividing head, the rotary table and the spin indexer; electronic dividing methods; and a range of case studies to show application of practical techniques.

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A practical guide that offers the reader advice on every aspect of rearing and caring for these beautiful, loving and gentle family pets.

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Suitable for all those who admire the most valuable of all the working dogs, the pastoral breeds: sheepdogs, cattle dogs and flock protection dogs, the indispensable farmer's servants and companion dogs for thousands of proud dog-owners across the globe, this book presents a reflective review of the pastoral dogs' contribution.

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The tools needed - both the basic kit and the items desirable for the more experienced carpenter Useful dovetailing techniques How to make increasingly complex dovetail joints How to make a dovetailed heirloom watch and jewellery box

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Introduces the reader to the many diverse aspects of drawing and painting buildings - a subject that has fascinated artists for years and has inspired many forms of art. This book offers step-by-step guidance towards achieving realistic three-dimensional effects on a two-dimensional surface.

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A practical guide with step-by-step tutorials, instructions in techniques, focus studies, mediums and finished artwork

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Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book helps you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and appreciate their behaviour, movement, colour and habitat.

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Topics covered include: Tools and equipment Capturing facial expressions Creating a sense of movement Choosing a subject Using computers

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The Author embraces the philosophies of the East, approaching the art of the brush which is based on Chinese ink drawing and painting.

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An inspirational yet practical book for dressage riders, by a well-known and successful equestrian author. Topic by topic training tips, covering virtually every aspect of dressage training and riding.

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(Hardback)

Jenny Starling, the travelling cook with a penchant for trouble, accepts an assignment to cook for a wealthy businessman on his luxurious river-boat but when someone is murdered she is once again in the thick of things. And since anyone aboard could be the murderer, she'd better keep her wits about her - and her sharp knives handy!

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Author Grant Mason has a bizarre dying wish: he wants his loyal assistant to burn his house down. This sets off a chain events which leads to a police hunt for a missing couple and a deranged killer. This is the fourth book by James Raven in the hugely successful DCI Jeff Temple series.

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The E-Type Jaguar has been described on countless occasions as one of the most beautiful cars in the world. This manual takes you through the full nut-and-bolt restoration of a very early example, E-Type Jaguar Chassis No 60. Each chapter gives you a first-hand account of the process.

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Edward Schroder Prior designed the cathedral of the Arts and Crafts Movement (St Andrew's Church, Roker), perfected the popular butterfly plan in his houses, and published what is still the seminal work on medieval gothic art in England in 1900. This book deals with Prior's architecture, life and scolarship.