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This volume illustrates the evolving patterns issued to the Waffen-SS, from the first "plane-tree" pattern to the rare 1945 "Leibermeister", including several "mystery" patterns. It contains rare original uniforms, from private collections, photographed in colour and worn by live models.

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Gives an illustrated overview of the webbing straps, holsters, carriers and haversacks used by American combat troops from before World War One to the Vietnam War. This book is useful for students of American uniform and equipment, modellers, re-enactors and collectors.

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This book details the evolution of British post-war jungle webbing equipment and examines the items used specifically during the Malayan Emergency and later, the Borneo Confrontation.

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This book explores the development of British webbing equipment starting with the 1958-pattern equipment right up to modern-day modular concepts. Contents include:

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Contents include: Cap badges. Airborne awards. Soviet Guards badges. Clasps. Military proficiency.

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This title offers a reference source for the uniform collector, modeller and student of military dress and equipment. Privates, NCOs, officers, infantrymen, mountain troopers, tank and assault gun crews are all illustrated here as they appeared on the actual battlefield, and described in detail.

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Copper enamelling - essentially, the melting of glass enamel grains onto a copper surface - is an exciting and fascinating technique. This book highlights the unique interactions between copper and enamels, and gives a detailed account of working with this wonderful combination.

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Most people in the UK live in an old house built before the age of modern building regulations and energy-efficiency standards. It is possible to upgrade our housing stock and to live in our old houses in an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable way. This book provides information and tips to improve the energy efficiency of old house.

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A guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, it provides in-depth information on the functions and limitations of commonly used metals, and advice on material selection.

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Illustrated throughout, with nearly 200 pen-and-ink drawings by the author, this book looks at the social, geological and architectural history behind the structure of English villages, and examines how industries, urbanization, transport and changing traditions have influenced how we have been using and designing our buildings over the centuries.

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Eskrima, which is also known as Arnis [De Mano] or Kali, is the indigenous martial art of the Philippine Islands. Dynamic and flexible, with a wide range of training methods it can be practised by students of all ages and levels of fitness.

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The Irish Dance genre is an essential part of the heritage and culture of Ireland. From its early roots in Celtic history, to the global growth inspired by shows such as Riverdance, to the modern- day competitive championships and Feisanna, it continues to be a vibrant and evolving dance form.

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This practical new paperback edition explains the full process of etching, covering traditional techniques in depth and introducing modern ideas when they add to mark-making capabilities.

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Etching can seem mysterious and inaccessible, but this practical book guides you through the process to reveal the potential of this distinctive means of creating artists' prints.

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Gives author's advice on maintaining and modifying MGB, GT and GTV8 cars, with some additional reference to the MGC and MG RV8 models. This book covers: regulations, insurance and market value for all models; routine maintenance; body and interior changes; and brakes, suspension and steering.

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Part of the Everyday Modifications series that are designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy, this book is concerned with improving the 4-cylinder Spitfire and Herald, and the 6-cylinder Vitesse and GT6, with engines ranging in size from 948cc to 1998cc.

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Designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy, this book gives advice on modernizing and improving a VW Bay Window camper van. It provides guidance on how to fit a wide range of simple and more sophisicated upgrades to bring a Bay Window into the 21st century.

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With fabulous palms, big bold banana leaves, colour flowers and flamboyant foliage, exotic gardens never fail to fascinate and excite a gardener. This book introduces the mouth-watering array of hardy and tender plants that can be used to create jungle-style landscapes in every garden.

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Painting in mixed media combines all the excitement and potential of different materials and techniques. Whether you love the vibrancy of pastels, the versatility of acrylics or the dynamism of collage, this book shows you how to combine them to make a unique piece of art.