(Paperback, New edition)

A guide to 1/32 scale slot racing, made popular by Scalextric, which is enjoyed by all ages.

(Paperback)

With a focus on those who worked the line, this book includes the 'Badminton' line route, and all the stations and junctions between Patchway and the Severn Tunnel. It is suitable for anybody with an interest in this important British railway.

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Demonstrates the approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. This book introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments. It is packed with illustrations, examples and advice on stone selection, working, and more.

(Hardback)

Provides a history of the development of wet fly fishing, particularly the Scottish and North Country schools and their leading protagonists.

(Paperback)

Weeds are wild plants that have survived in the face of centuries of hostility. Many gardeners who are unfamiliar with the versatility of weeds think of them as a nuisance. They can be good, bad, dangerous or beautiful. This guide explores the virtues of good weeds, including how they can protect soil and add to soil fertility; and more.

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Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those who wish to exhibit their work.

(Hardback)

Examines the hundreds of ways in which car manufacturers are trying to reduce our carbon footprint, and the adaptation of the automotive industry to changing technology in a world where environmental issues are becoming ever more prevalent.

(Hardback)

'Zero Carbon' is an abstract concept for most people, but we have lived energy-profiligate lifestyles for too long on finite fossil-fuel resources. We now face potential environmental catastrophe from climate change and global warming, with a continuing exponentially expanding global population that doubles every four decades.

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Theatrical Scenic Art is a detailed guide to the creative process of painting and preparing scenery for theatre.

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Thermal Design of Buildings aims to provide an understanding from which such solutions can be developed, placing technological developments within the context of a wider world view of the built environment and energy systems, and an historical perspective of how buildings have responded to climate and sustainable development.

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Time-lapse photography has grabbed the attention of photographers, but few understand how to maximize its potential. This book introduces its rich scope and explains how it can be used as a powerful communication tool. By drawing on the ideas behind stills photography and video, it gives an account of this technique, and shares tips and tricks.

(Hardback)

Based on eyewitness accounts and previously unpublished interviews with veterans, Tobruk: A Raid Too Far explores the operation in-depth, highlighting appalling errors of judgement and their tragic consequences, as well as the astonishing trek of survivors across the desert to reach their front lines.

(Paperback)

J.R.R. Tolkien arguably changed the sort of things we read and write more profoundly than any other twentieth-century writer.

(Paperback)

Written by a specialist, it will ensure that every gardener enjoys their tomatoes to the full.

(Hardback)

Torchon lacemaking is a textile art steeped in tradition - the skills required are often perceived to be beyond the reach of ordinary mortals. This book describes those skills. It explains traditional techniques through a series of specially designed samplers.

(Paperback)

Toyota MR2 details the full start-to-finish history of Toyota's bestselling mid-engined sports car, from 1984 until 2007, when production ended.

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Suitable for both novice and experienced poultry-keeper alike, this book identifies the basic British poultry breeds and assesses the qualities of each, explaining their attributes to help hobbyists understand which breeds are most suited to their needs.

(Paperback)

Stickmaking is an age-old craft that is just as absorbing and rewarding today as ever. This book describes some of the customs and practices used in traditional stickmaking. It encourages beginners to get started with a simple staff, but also explains advanced techniques, such as making sheep and cow horn handles, for the more experienced.

(Paperback)

A guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto trails and mountain paths for the first time.

(Paperback)

Whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing personal best or enhance the quality of your training, this book covers topics such as: training and technique; egrometer training; specific rowing conditioning; strength training; monitoring and assessing land training; mobility and flexibility; and trunk training.

(Paperback)

Power has become the common currency of training discussions amongst the growing number of cyclists who have splashed out on a power meter. This book shows that you don't have to be a pro cyclist, triathlete, or coach to reap the benefits of training with a power meter.

(Hardback)

An anthology of stories and descriptive articles about tramcar, a vehicle that was once queen of the road. It covers many aspects of the tramcar, in the days of horse, steam, cable and electric power. It presents a comprehensive and multi-faceted view of the tramways.

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This guide offers a complete introduction to the craft of travel writing and shows unpublished writers how to identify suitable markets for their work and to pitch their work. It asks the all-important question, 'What is travel writing' It analyzes different genre options and explores ways to come up with great ideas and pitch them successfully.

(Hardback)

For a whole generation of car enthusiasts, Triumph was the manufacturer to turn to when buying a sports car. This book details the history and development of these classic cars, with specification guides for each of the five Spitfire derivatives and three GT6 models.