(Hardback)

Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs, in all weather conditions and throughout the seasons.

(Paperback)

Structures - explains how boxes, linkages, supports and other fixed parts are made Mechanisms - introduces a variety of techniques that can be used to create unique and interesting movements Characters - suggests how to design and make characters from paper including animals, people and anthropomorphised everyday objects

(Paperback)

Suitable for all those who are interested in developing their modelling skills and creating realistic models of country houses, cottages and farm buildings for their railway layouts, this title encourages and inspires the reader emphasizes that railway modellers can achieve their objectives without purchasing expensive materials.

(Paperback)

From cutting a straight line to making a scaled human figure that 'lives', through to creating beautifully detailed buildings and finely detailed furniture, this book takes you through each stage of the process. It is suitable for those who have never made a model before or want to develop or increase their skills.

(Paperback)

Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art - giving new life to things we throw away - is an accessible, creative and fulfilling activity. This book describes the concerns and techniques involved in making this kind of sculpture.

(Paperback)

Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, it explains over forty processes including the more advanced techniques such as fold forming and keum-boo and encourages the reader to experiment with their own designs.

(Paperback)

Magic - an unanalyzable charm, a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

(Hardback)

Describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer. Every project in this book can be completed with a minimum of workshop tools, and they are a suitable way into model engineering for the uninitiated, and a relaxation for the more experienced engineer.

(Paperback)

"Making Stage Props" is a title for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them.

(Paperback)

Steampunk has captured the imagination of thousands who are searching for a unique style symbolic of a richly inspired, post-apocalyptic world drawn from the heavy machinery of the Victorian age. This book shows you how to access that world and make unique jewellery and accessories that will complete an outfit and transport you to another era.

(Paperback)

Chutneys, pickles and relishes are important forms of preserved food that can bring life and richness to any meal, be it a simple lunch or an exotic dinner. Commercially, they form a multi-million pound industry and ever-imaginative new examples appear on the supermarket shelves with great regularity.

(Paperback)

A practical book to the beautiful craft of paper marbling - a craft that can be traced back to Japan in the twelfth century.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape, this title covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration.

(Paperback)

Starting with the early years of Victoria's reign, this book examines the developments and evolution of fashionable dress as it progressed throughout her six decades as queen.

(Paperback)

The 'roaring twenties' were exciting years for women's fashion. This practical book explains the background to these years and the trends in women's fashion, before introducing a range of garments that women would typically have worn.

(Paperback)

This book explains the period's sewing techniques and makes a range of 1940s outfits to recreate the look of those vintage years.

(Paperback)

Nothing epitomizes the look of the 1950s more for women than the hour-glass silhouette of the tightly fitted bodice and full skirt.

(Paperback)

From the heavily beaded tubular dress of the 1920s through to the body-skimming shift dress of the 1960s, this book looks at and celebrates the historic shapes, detailing and romance of vintage wedding gowns.

(Paperback)

Precious metal wire is a versatile material that can be used to great advantage in jewellery design. This book focuses on using soldering techniques to confidently construct wearable wire jewellery designs. It includes fundamental skills such as cutting, filing, annealing and soldering, and encourages the maker to master these basic techniques.

(Paperback)

Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, this book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. It also includes a wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools.

(Paperback)

Written for costume students, teachers and re-enactors, this book will be an invaluable source for everyone seeking to recreate and wear the clothes of these under-celebrated women.

(Hardback)

Based on the stages that professional designers actually go through to run a project, this title gives advice on how to go about each step of the process, and check that their designers and builders are performing to standard.

(Hardback)

Manhunter is the ultimate guide to tracking skills in both wild and urban environments. Written by an experienced tracker, the book looks at the qualities and skills you need to track successfully, the different methods involved, the psychology of tracking, and strategies to deal with counter-tracking techniques.