(Paperback)

By fully explaining how magic works, this volume makes numerous Wiccan practices approachable, including circle casting, raising energy, elemental work and drawing down the moon.

(Hardback, New edition)

The Land Rover has become an icon right across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity - the direct ancestors of the first Land Rover of 1948 are still being produced as the 'Defender'. This work charts its sixty years of development.

(Hardback)

Both a survey and a celebration of contemporary approaches to sculptures that are formed from more than one material, this book profiles the discipline in all its expanded forms and recognizes sculpture in the twenty-first century not as something solid and static, but rather as a fluid interface in material, time and space.

(Hardback)

Tells the story of the development of electric traction on the London Underground railways. This volume combines technical knowledge, historical context and practical experiences. It covers the history of underground lines since the opening of the first deep-level underground rail system in the world in 1890: the City & South London Railway.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Although not renowned for its intelligence, the 'lurcher' is a different type of dog. A cross between a sight hound [such as a greyhound or whippet] and other breeds, it can be kept as a working dog or as a pet.

(Paperback, New edition)

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of getting fit. This book is suitable for anyone intending to enter a half or full marathon.

(Hardback)

In Marine Chronometers, the author explains the workings of the chronometer and highlights some of the most significant makers and provides hints for maintenance.

(Paperback)

In medieval times an individual often needed to defend his life, his family and his property. Mercenaries earned their living by hiring out their skills, while feudal noblemen regularly mustered their men-at-arms and their subordinate vassals and tenants to provide military service. This book tells the stories about medivieal times.

(Hardback, New edition)

Containing a series of some 270 specially posed photographs, the authors recreate the fighting men of the High Middle Ages set in their 15th century environment. Noblemen and armoured knights, officers and halbardiers, artillery and handgunners, and others are placed in realistic outdoor settings and historic interiors in Britain and Europe.

(Paperback, New edition)

Suitable for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This book extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories. It includes instructions for plain garments, and patterns for experienced sewers.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Frank Nester is a small time criminal who manages to pull off an almost faultless railroad robbery, except for a burnt hand when he grips a stovepipe. This injury points to his presence in the mail car and sees him taken into custody. But luck is on his side and the jury finds him not guilty, much to the annoyance of special agent Rodney D Dodd.

(Paperback, New edition)

Offering a user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles, this book covers: brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites; list of flying units with dates and aircraft types; list of HQ units based at the airfield; details of memorials; maps and plans of almost every airfield; and location details.

(Paperback, New edition)

A series that provides a look at the military airfields of the British Isles, aimed at historians and tourists. Each book includes a number of counties on a regional basis. Entries cover various military airfields within the counties, beginning from WW1. This third fourth title focuses on Northern England, where WWII bomber airfields dominated.

(Paperback)

Brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites Comprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft types List of HQ units based at the airfield Details of memorials Maps and plans of almost every airfield Location details Selection of period photographs

(Paperback, New edition)

Brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites Comprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft types List of HQ units based at the airfield Details of memorials Maps and plans of almost every airfield Location details Selection of period photographs

(Hardback)

The mini-lathe is a useful tool in the model engineer's workshop. With more choice of more compact machines, a mini-lathe is able to accommodate a wide range of engineering requirements, projects and techniques. This title shows the application of mini-lathe techniques. It is suitable for the engineer and for those with limited workshop space.

(Paperback)

Modelling is an exciting, lucrative and glamorous career, but what does it really involve and how can you succeed This title answers these questions by helping you to present clients with the 'complete package': a polished look, an ability to work the camera and an attitude that wins you work whilst handling the pressures of the job.

(Hardback)

The Battle of Hastings is one of the key events in the history of the British Isles.

(Paperback, New edition)

The ascent of Nanga Parbat in 1970 marked the beginning of Reinhold Messner's remarkable career in Himalayan climbing. But this expedition has always been shrouded in controversy and mystery; his brother Gunther, who accompanied him, met his death on the mountain.

(Paperback)

Provides the gardener with the information he needs to know about organic cultivation, from the basics of climate, geology and soils, through an explanation of plants and their orders to the planning and planting of a variety of vegetables and edible plants.

(Hardback)

This book examines the origins of English surnames, looking at names of occupational, locational, symbolic and personal origin. Where genealogists and etymologists focus on single names, this book takes groups of names and explores what these say about the society that created them.

(Paperback)

This new book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils.