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Outlines the hows and whys of advanced training in a practical, logical fashion, with the aim of helping you to create harmonious partnerships with your horses. This book offers advice and encouragement towards the improvement and development of you and your horse as an advanced partnership, taking you towards excellence in the process.

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Records the vast coaching knowledge accumulated over many years from one of fencing's great masters. This book helps the aspiring fencer improve, and also the established fencer who may be looking for new ideas and techniques for their training.

(Hardback)

The scope and potential of mouldmaking and casting is fascinating, and makes it one of the most exciting processes available to craftsmen. Its opportunities have been developed and expanded further by a range of methods and materials made available to the domestic market.

(Hardback)

*Includes examples of work by internationally acclaimed potters. *Full of practical advice to take your pottery to the next level. *Written by a practising professional potter.

(Paperback)

Suitable for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial arts, the traditional Asian martial arts and those who seek to learn more about the techniques, philosophy and history of the fighting arts of the Samurai.

(Paperback)

Presents a carefully crafted, step-by-step programme which teaches the complete novice air pistol shooter how to attain a high level of marksmanship. This title moves on to consider holsters, targets, and the advanced skills associated with trigger control, the hold, presentation, the stance, the fast draw and rapid fire shooting.

(Hardback)

The air rifle is an effective weapon for the control of rabbits and vermin. This book covers many topics on this subject.

(Paperback)

The airbrush is an essential tool for modellers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modelling output, whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in areas of new paintwork. A good airbrush may offer unparalleled levels of finish and consistency.

(Hardback)

'To those who airbrush the joys are well known, as well of course, the trials and tribulations of managing the instrument itself. The airbrush student has to learn significant new skills - to master not only colour and shade, but also air pressure, paint consistency and the diverse ways of masking and shading that can help to achieve such wonderful results.' Professor Andy Penaluna

(Paperback, 2nd ed.)

(Hardback)

Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) produced some of the most iconic British bikes of the 1940s and 1950s. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this book looks at the history and development of the single and twin-cylinder ranges; the racing bikes; technical details of all major models, and owning and riding AJS and Matchless bikes today.

(Hardback)

Traces the complete story of the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider models produced between 1994-2005, commonly known to enthusiasts by the manufacturer's project code as the 916 series.

(Paperback)

Along with practical step-by-step sequences and finished examples, this compelling book is both a practical and inspirational guide to a technique that frees artists to express themselves and capture a moment. - Mark making - Composition - Light - Scale and horizon - Atmosphere and expression - Developing your style

(Paperback)

Topics covered include: Tools and equipment Hard and soft landscaping Improving the soil Encouraging wildlife Gardening round the year

(Hardback)

Written for the gardener, enthusiast and horticulturist, this book provides: -Expert advice on selecting and buying alpines -How to use alpines in the open garden, in beds and containers -Advice on tolerance of cold, soil acidity, drought, sun, wind, etc -Provides a definite reference to the species and hybrids available

(Paperback)

MAKE ambitious prints to a high standard whether in a workshop or from your kitchen table UNDERSTAND the different surfaces that can be used for the plate and their impact on the print EXPLORE new ways of working and experiment with ideas to develop your own method of creating an image ENJOY the work of leading printmakers and read how they use these processes in their professional practice

(Hardback)

In 1945 the Allies returned home with information from German research concerning jet engines and swept wings. Though the USAAF had already deployed a batch of jet fighters, Lockheed P-80 Shooting Stars, to Italy in 1945, their centrifugal-flow engines had limited scope for development compared with the axial-flow engines used by the Germans.

(Hardback)

The world of experimental and prototype aircraft throws up many interesting and unusual machines, and the aircraft manufacturers of the USA were no exception. Within a few years of the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903, World War One greatly accelerated the development of aircraft as the fighting machines.

(Paperback)

Includes a description of the parts of the microscope; how to use adjust lighting; types of digital cameras; controls for adjusting digital cameras; choosing a video camera and controls for videography.

(Hardback)

Suitable for amateur repairer, absolute beginner with no experience, and for hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. This book simplifies a variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing.

(Paperback)

The twelve basic principles of animation are covered along with the different techniques available and helpful exercises.

(Hardback)

Aran knitwear is instantly recognisable, respectfully fashionable and generously comfortable.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Offering an explanation on bow set and arrow tuning, this book offers an detailed advice on how to produce a good shot cycle; choosing the right bow and arrows and how to prepare physically and mentally for competition. It also includes photographic sequences clearly illustrating how to achieve good form and close up photographs of equipment.