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To study a plant in detail is to make a fascinating journey of discovery. Even plants we think we know well will often surprise us as we look at the intricacy of their structure and how they are put together. This book explains what flowering plants are and their relationship to other groups of plants.

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Intends to explain the complexity of this subject in terms that the lay person can understand, and help the horse owner to have confidence in discussing foot-related issues with their vet or farrier/trimmer.

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Suitable for photographers who want to switch their camera off automatic mode and take control of its image-making potential, this book explains how to use the camera's settings and functions to take better and more creative photographs.

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Nick Robertson-Brown has been made Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in Research Education and Application of Photography, in recognition of the book having been reviewed by other Fellows of the RPS and deemed to be 'a very high academic standard and clearly making a significant contribution to the understanding of photography'

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The hunting, be it with dogs, ferrets, boomerangs or longbows, takes place within the city limits of Edinburgh. The enemy of the city poacher is not the gamekeeper but the occasional red-faced pre-breakfast jogger gasping his way through woods, scattering the wildlife.

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Urban sketching is centered on observing and drawing the environment around you, and sharing your drawings with like-minded groups in person and through social media. This book encourages you to get involved by picking up a pen and a sketchbook and trying a range of techniques.

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Towns and cities are where most of us live, work and play, and although we recognize the value of the trees standing on the corner, or in the park, most of us are unaware that they are a vital part of our urban life-support system. This book is suitable for those who wish to discover why trees are present in our population centres.

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Solid, reliable and respectable, Vauxhalls were carefully designed to meet the global ambitions of General Motors in America, the company that owned the Vauxhall marque.

(Hardback, New edition)

Velocette is one of the most respected names in the history of the motorcycle. Though not as numerous or as successful, as some machines, the motorbikes produced by the Veloce company in Birmingham command a special respect and an extremely loyal following, and machines such as the KTT and Thruxton are among the most desirable classic bikes.

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In 1961, a production 500cc Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline achieved a world record, twenty-four hours at a speed of 100.05 mph. It was the first motorbike of any size to perform the feat. It was the culmination of almost fifty-five years of technological excellence from the Birmingham factory.

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By the end of Queen Victoria's reign, factories had become an inescapable part of the townscape. This book looks at the architecture, planning and design of those factories that were part of the second wave of the industrial revolution. It covers the Victorian and Edwardian eras, 1837- 1910, and the period leading up to the First World War.

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Suitable for those who own, or are interested in, houses that were built between about 1840 and 1914, this book helps readers to become responsible custodians of such properties and focuses on how to retain and preserve the fabric of the existing house in a sustainable way.

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From its creation in 1928 to its demise 30 years later, Vincent produced motorcycles that were among the very best then available. The author's detailed history examines the company from its roots and explores the design and production of each one of the Stevenage firm's models.

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Shows how to initially purchase a tractor, through private means or at auction, and then how to restore it back to its former glory. In this book, practical techniques have been amply illustrated, ranging from the simple use of a lathe or milling machine to the making from scratch of various tools useful in restoration work.

(Hardback)

An invaluable guide for professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in traditional tailoring.

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The 1940s were exciting times for women, heralding new looks and, crucially, new hair styles. Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s provides a complete guide to those hair styles.

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With nearly 200 illustrations, step-by-step instruction and a minimum of necessary tools, this book leads both amateurs and skilled woodworkers through the delicate and precise techniques, and brings the art of violin making within reach of all.

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Authoritative, concise, illustrated reference containing mini-biographies of the Air Aces of WWII.

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The world's heavy mobile fighting vehicles are described and illustrated in this volume of the "Vital Guide" series. The book includes specifications of crew, armament, ammunition, dimensions, weight, power-plant and performance.

(Hardback, New edition)

When Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, over thirty years ago, it could hardly have known the impact its compact and sporty model would have on the car-buying public. Through an uncertain birth to its class-topping iconic status of today, rarely does a new model of car make a whole new market segment for itself but the Golf was the original hot hatch, a car that others would copy but seldom equal.