Hobbies / pastimes Books
Odd Dot The Antiquarian Sticker Book Imaginarium
Book SynopsisDelight in the pages of The Antiquarian Sticker Book: Imaginarium, a compendium of over 1,000 gorgeous stickers that will capture your imagination, curated and composed by artist and designer Tae Won Yu.Here, dreamlike collages, inspiring quotations, and vintage ephemera are illuminated in sticker form. This charming, gorgeously curated sticker book is perfect for your coffee table or craft table and makes a unique gift!Peel and decorate scrapbooks, letters, journals, and more! Or simply browse the pages to feast on the beauty of this lush sticker book unlike any other. A treasure trove of authentic historical prints from the ornate Victorian era that can live on its own, be used on stationery and wrapping, or invigorate your own original art!With over 1,000 ravishing and unique stickers, The Antiquarian Sticker Book: Imaginarium will inspire you to imagine new horizons.
£24.83
Andrews McMeel Publishing Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios
Book SynopsisCelebrate the timeless charm of iconic Disney characters and stories with a brand-new Disney Dreams coloring book by Thomas Kinkade Studios. This coloring book is sure to delight Disney fans of all ages and inspire hours of creativity. The 45 images include beloved Disney characters and movies, from Mickey Mouse to Maleficient, Pinnochio to Frozen. Each image was created from the Disney Dreams Collection of paintings by the Thomas Kinkade Studios and is presented in color across the page from the exceptionally detailed black line art of the same image. Celebrate Disney's 100 year legacy by recreating captivating artwork. Perfect for any Disney lover and budding artist! 7.25' x 9.5' closed Soft cover 96 pages Full-color art of image opposite black line art to color Uncoated paper suitable for crayons, colored pencils, and gel pens © Di
£14.03
HarperCollins Publishers The Pebble Spotter's Guide
Book SynopsisA beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures – pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned. Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. Pebble spotting is one of life’s simple joys. There’s nothing quite like searching the rocks on a beach until that special one catches your eye – a perfect shape, a gorgeous colour, an intriguing pattern. But what is it? Use this beautifully illustrated little guide to find out, and to discover your pebble’s fascinating life story and secrets. It could be even more special than you thought… Geologist and passionate pebble spotter Clive Mitchell has created a charming and wonderfully browsable book that is a perfect companion to a day out or holiday, or an idle moment at home. This book contains entries on 40 different types of pebble, complete with detailed facts about the composite rock’s structure and where to find them, with examples including: Flint Feldspar veins Spotted slates Serpentinite Granite ovoids The rare rhomb porphyry – the holy grail of pebble hunting The book includes a space to ruminate on your own findings, taking note of the treasures that you pick up along the way and discovering the secrets of the stones beneath your feet. The Pebble Spotter’s Guide is the perfect introduction to everything you didn’t know there was to know about the mindful pleasure of pebble spotting and the wonder of pebbles. Simply sit on a beach or next to a stream for 10 minutes and find amazing treasures at your feet; there is much to discover.Trade Review"A beautifully illustrated and very interesting little guide." - Tristan Gooley
£9.49
St Martin's Press Sticker Studio Apothecary
Book SynopsisDiscover the healing beauty of the natural world with 600+ stickers!Whether you're an artist, decorator, or sticker collector, Sticker Studio: Apothecary will cloak you in creativity with more than 600 gorgeous, full-color stickers. This gallery of high-quality sticker art and transcendent quotations connects with the sagacity of the natural world. Find the magnificence, wisdom, and serenity of mother nature through gorgeous crystals, candles, and flowers as well as animals, healing herbs, and other natural elements. Roam through this imaginative apothecary and surround yourself with purifying reminders that beauty can be found everywhere. - Use in creative projects, from collages to scrapbooks - Adorn home décor and personal items with evocative art- Jazz up cards, letters, and wrapping paper- Cherish as an artistic keepsake with words of wisdom reminding you to treasure the spirit of nature- Share as a gift with those who connect deep
£22.80
Skyhorse Publishing Watch Repairing as a Hobby: An Essential Guide
Book SynopsisBefore Apple and Casio made watches, repair was a craft. Here an illustrated handbook, ideal for the beginner that acts as a watch and clock encyclopediaFirst published almost 75 years ago in London, D.W. Fletcher’s guide is still an indispensable guide to understanding the way that watches work. Beginning with the absolute basics of watch operation, Fletcher explains the different tools needed for repair, cleaning, and disassembling. He also adds a troubleshooting guide for common ailments and detailed solutions. With dozens of detailed diagrams, Fletcher’s book is divided into five main sections: How a watch works Tools and how to use them How to take down, clean, and reassemble a watch Common ailments of a watch More ailments Watch Repairing as a Hobby takes a watch amateur from intrigued novice to skilled technician. With dozens of illustrations to lead you from analysis to repair, this classic manual is necessary for anyone curious about watches and how they tick.“Have you ever thought of watch repairing as a hobby? You may feel that a watch is so tiny and your hands are so big. Just there lies the fascination of this hobby; watches are so tiny, and because they are so tiny they have to be much more perfectly made than other mechanisms. You may not believe it but you can, with practice, acquire such skill in handling the tiny parts of a watch that you will forget that they are tiny. You can start in quite a small way and you only need a few tools; as you grow in confidence and skill you will find more and more to interest you. It may even be that you will make some momentous discovery which will rock the horological world.”—From the Preface
£9.99
Batsford Millie Marottas Precious Planet
Book Synopsis A brand new colouring collection from number 1 bestselling illustrator Millie Marotta, exploring wildlife conservation a subject very close to her heart. This gorgeous book features 77 amazing animals and plants from around the world to colour, with a focus on endangered and vulnerable species. Containing a rich mix of wildlife from the much-loved snow leopard to the adorable axolotl, from the vibrant ladybird spider to the otherworldly galaxy frog, it's a celebration of creatures that are currently at risk but that humanity is making efforts to save. Use your pencils or pens to bring colourful life to a wealth of wonderful wildlife, all rendered in Millie''s beautifully intricate style, including: Big beasts like the Javan rhino, the Bactrian camel and the elusive mountain gorilla. Treasures of the sea: the dugong, the mini blue bee shrimp and the northern right whale. Beautiful birds: the northern lapwing, the Ocarito kiwi and the fearsome bearded vulture. The insects that pollinate our world: many different bumblebee species, the purple skimmer dragonfly and the Madeiran brimstone butterfly. Lazarus species', thought to be extinct but now discovered in the world, such as the Cuban solenodon and the night parrot, and a few long-extinct and near-mythological animals the woolly mammoth and the sabre-tooth tiger. Printed on high-quality paper with minimal show-through, suitable for all sorts of colouring media, this is a glorious treasury of the wildlife we don''t want to lose.
£11.69
St Martin's Press Sticker Studio Arcana
Book SynopsisEnter a world of antique curiosities through 600+ stickers!Whether you're an artist, decorator, or sticker collector, Sticker Studio: Arcana will immerse you in creativity and place more than 600 gorgeous, full-color vintage stickers in your hands. This gallery of high-quality sticker art and ephemera quotes illustrates a world of surreal beauty, bygone contraptions, and compelling oddities. Whether it's an old-fashioned flying machine, a skeleton key, a tarot card, or a circus animal, you'll find plenty of objects and relics to pique your curiosity and instill a sense of wonder.- Use in creative projectsfrom collages to scrapbooks- Adorn home décor and personal items with quirky and compelling art- Decorate cards, letters, and wrapping paper- Cherish as an artistic keepsake with famous quotes about the role of mystery- Share as a gift with anyone who is one-of-a-kindWith hundreds of stickers celebrating objects and images that i
£22.23
Adams Media Corporation The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book: 40 Fast, Easy, and
Book SynopsisEnjoy these 40 expertly crafted micro-RPGs that are fast, fun, easy to learn, and come in a variety of genres—from space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers—everything you need to pick up and play today. Get gaming fast with The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book including brand-new micro-RPGs created by experts across the gaming world. From space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers this book has everything you need to pick up and play today. With these quick-start games, you can create your own adventures, alone or with friends, without any prep, and with minimal set up and pieces. Whether you’re new to RPGs or working towards your level 20 mage, this collection is a great way to try out different games and systems, and test your roleplay skills on different character types and situations.Trade Review"The maximum amount of TTRPG fun in one place." —Comic Book Resources"The ideas are brilliant, the breadth of content, completely creative." —Borg“Innovative.” —Nerdist“[This book has] lots of play value.” —NPR Milwaukee “Exactly the sort of thing I’m looking for in RPGs these days.” —Shut Up and Sit Down “A superb collection of games… everything about the book is good. This one is something special.” —RPG Geek
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Sew Step by Step
Book SynopsisAlison Smith is a sewing expert and tutor. Her sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, is the largest independent sewing school in England, and offers courses and workshops on all aspects of sewing. Alison regularly speaks at specialist sewing shows and has had projects and articles published in a variety of UK magazines. She is a regular contributor to Sewing World magazine, and has appeared on the ITV television series Ladette to Lady teaching dressmaking skills. In 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to sewing and corsetry.
£17.09
Insight Editions Five Nights at Freddys Ticket to Fun Ephemera Kit
Book SynopsisKeep the lights on and dive into the terrifying world of Freddy Fazbear with an array of fun and frightening collectibles based on your favorite haunted animatronics.You’ll feel like a night guard on their first shift with this jam-packed, terrifying ephemera kit! Featuring spooky art, fun collectibles, and the iconic characters and locales of Five Nights at Freddy’s, this experiential kit takes you through the iconic Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. With in-world objects, including tickets, stickers, a badge, a flashlight, and more, you’ll be in for a chilling night like no other. Five Nights at Freddy’s is filled with intriguing secrets and homages to fan-favorite characters, including Freddy, Foxy, Bonnie, Chica, and more. Perfect for any Five Nights at Freddy’s fan, this one-of-a-kind gaming companion will bring fantasy and fun to life! AUTHENTIC MERCHANDISE: Jam-packed with immersive, experiential collectibles that provide an experience like no other. You won’t survive the night without your handy flashlight and your trusted Freddy Fazbear security badge! HIDDEN HISTORIES: Explore the dark secrets and hidden histories of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza with UV flashlights, puzzles, and more. FAVORITE SCARES: Discover toys and illustrations featuring beloved characters like Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Ballora, the Puppet, and, of course, Freddy Fazbear himself! (And maybe a few you were hoping you’d never see again . . .) GIFT FOR ALL AGES: Scary and fun merchandise fit for all Five Nights at Freddy’s fans—veterans and newcomers alike!
£24.56
Special Interest Model Books Gears and Gear Cutting
Book SynopsisExplanations and reasons for all conventional types of gears are clearly set out in this book together with useful tables and machinery techniques to form an invaluable reference work for anyone dealing with machinery.Table of ContentsBasics. Tooth Form. Gear Tooth Sizes. Rack and Pinion Gears. Bevel Wheels. Worm Gears. Definitions and Formulae. Dividing Heads. Cutting Spur Gears. Cutting Worms and Wormwheels. Cutting Bevel Gears. Making Gear Cutters.
£10.90
Special Interest Model Books Cain T Hardening Tempering and Heat Treatment
Book SynopsisA comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. With accurate colour temperature charts.Table of ContentsIron & Steel. Principles of the Hardening Process. Heating and Quenching in Practice. Tempering. Heating Equipment. Casehardening. Other Heat Treatment Processes. The Measurement of Hardness. Home Construction of Furnaces. Safety Precautions. Thermocouples and Pyrometers. Carbon Steel Cutting Tools. British Standard Steel Specification Numbers. Hardness Conversions.
£10.90
Special Interest Model Books Metalworker's Data Book
Book SynopsisThis book contains a comprehensive range of data, which is required in the metalworking workshop and by those designing a wide range of engineered items, tools and machines. It provides, in a single concise volume, data that is only otherwise available by reference to many different sources or more expensive publications. For those involved in restoration work, the book also includes details of items not now used, and for which data is not easy to locate. Harold Hall was, for a number of years, the editor of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine and is the author of four previous books in this indispensable series.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Drills. Turning Tools. End Mills and Slot Drills. Grinding Wheels. Collets and Tapers. Precision Tooling. Spanners. Thread Data. Tapping Drill Sizes. Screw Thread Forms. Screw Cutting on the Lathe. Worm Cutting. Gears. Belt Drives. Dividing. Presswork. Welding Symbols. Mathematical Formulae. T-Slots and Dovetails. Electric/Electronic Components. Electrical Formulae. Hardware Dimensions. Material Dimensions. Material Specification. Miscellaneous Data. Mathematical Tables. Prime Numbers. Conversion Tables and Factors. Further Information. Glossary of Engineering Terms. Abbreviations.
£10.90
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Digital Photographers Handbook
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£22.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Bugatti T and Its Variants: Type 35 Grand Prix
Book SynopsisThis new book, the first in the CarCraft series delivers an innovative presentation to the car enthusiast by covering the engineering, design, and modelling of one of motoring's greatest cars across all its epochs. Ettore Bugatti changed engineering history with his genius and innovations. With its clever engine design, new suspension thinking, and distinct body style, Bugatti's T35 and its variants defined a new era of design and driving and must surely rank as true 'supercars'. A motor sport legend was also cast down by these Bugattis. Experienced automotive writer, industrial designer and Bugatti Owners Club member Lance Cole pays tribute to the car in a detailed yet engaging commentary. New photography, the design story, and full coverage of the modelling options in synthetic materials and die cast metals, create a narrative of vital interest.
£15.29
Quercus Publishing Paper, Pencil & You: Mindfulness: Relaxing
Book SynopsisTune into a moment of mindfulness with over 300 pencil-ready puzzles. Paper, Pencil and You: Mindfulness presents over 300 puzzles designed to encourage mindfulness in a busy, stressed-out world. From simple word searches and labyrinths to challenging logic problems and visual conundrums, each puzzle helps to keep the brain sharp, while providing a mindful moment free from distractions and worries. The puzzles in this book encourage you to develop mindfulness skills to help relieve the stresses of modern-day living. Each one is designed to channel your mind away from distractions and to focus on the here and now. Work your way through puzzles that include drawing fences, finding hidden words, matching shadows and linking shapes to improve your awareness, instinct and creativity. So, sharpen that pencil, turn over the page and tap into mindfulness.
£9.49
Castle Point Books Mythographic Color and Discover Magical Earth
Book SynopsisCelebrate our glorious planet with stunning original illustrations to colour.
£16.66
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling and Painting World War II German
Book SynopsisThe step-by-step building and painting guides in this book illustrate figures in scales from 1/150 to 1/32, which equates to wargame figures sizes from 10mm to 54mm. There are painting recipes featured for twenty- five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. These are: Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager (parachutists); Feldgendarmerie (military police); Gebirgsjager (mountain troops); Heer (army); Panzer (tank crews); Waffen SS and U-boat crew. Preparation and assembly of white metal and plastic figures is covered in detail, and tutorials include techniques for building a wargames army quickly. Foreword by Rick Priestley
£17.99
Special Interest Model Books Metalwork and Machining Hints and Tips
Book SynopsisA workshop information anthology combining useful advice and instruction for beginners, with explanations of tools and techniques often familiar in name but not always found described in detail.Table of ContentsArbors and Mandrels. Belt Jointing and Splicing. Shaft Collars. Finishing Metal Surfaces. G-Clamps. Surface Gauges and Rule Holders. Cutting Holes in Sheet Metal and Plate. Making Special Nuts. Hand Turning Tools. The Wobbler. Case-Hardening. Machining Square Material. Cross-Drilling Jig. Fly Cutting. Screw Jacks.
£11.02
Special Interest Model Books Peacock I Airbrushing and Spray Painting Manual
Book SynopsisA complete guide to the art and techniques of airbrushing and spray painting. This book will be of immense value to all modellers.Table of ContentsHistory of Airbrushes and Spray Guns. Basic Technology. Airbrushes. Spray Guns. Compressors. Building a Compressor. Materials. Health and Safety. Basic Practice Steps. Spraying Accessories. Spraying Techniques for Scale and Non-Scale Models. Customising Techniques for Full Size Cars. Special Techniques for Small Scale Models (1/72nd Plastic Kits and 00 Gauge Railways). Summary of Equipment. Useful Addresses.
£11.08
Special Interest Model Books Measuring Marking Metals
Book SynopsisModel engineers and many small workshops do not need, or have access to, much of the sophisticated measuring equipment used in industry. Accurate marking out and measurement by more basic means at all stages of work are comprehensively described by an expert engineer.Table of ContentsConcepts of Measurement. Rules and Calipers. Micrometers. Vernier Caliper Gauges. Dial Gauges. Angular Measurement. General Marking-Out Tools. Tools For Marking Castings, Forgings, etc. Marking Out Sheet Components. Interpreting Drawings. Summary. A Practical Exam.
£10.90
Special Interest Model Books The New Period Ship Handbook
Book SynopsisIn this revised edition of the Period Ship Handbook, the best of the original has been retained: a well-illustrated guide to the construction of static model sailing ships and the offer to the beginner of all the information needed to get started in this fascinating hobby. It also continues to introduce the more experienced model-maker to alternative techniques, well tried over many years of model shipbuilding. Significant additions have been made to the original text as a result of a further twelve years of model-making experience and developments within the kit producing trade and the availability of new subjects. Following chapters on kit selection, tools and material, the emphasis of the book moves to the practical application of the model-making procedures involved in producing high quality models. The new models selected to demonstrate these techniques range form the relatively simple to the very complex but all are constructed from kits currently available, without the facility of a sophisticated workshop. Whether you are a beginner or an old hand, whether you fancy the graceful lines of a 'J' Class yacht or the intricate detail and historical accuracy of HMS Victory, there is something here for you.Table of ContentsThe Tool Box. Choosing the Kit. Making a Start. H.M.S. Victory. H.M. Cutter Lady Nelson. H.M.S. Mars. J-Class Yacht Endeavour. Armed Transport Bounty. H.M.S. Agamemnon. English Carronade. H.M. Barque Endeavour. H.M.S. Victory's Launch. Summary of Practical Notes. Sources and Suppliers.
£18.95
Special Interest Model Books Myford Series 7 Manual
Book SynopsisA reissue of Ian Bradley's classic guide to using Myford 7 series metalworking lathes in the home workshop. First published in 1973, the author has revised the work to include the ML7, Super 7 and ML7-R lathes. This book will be as valuable to those who possess the latest type of lathe as those who have earlier machines.Trade ReviewThis book has been out of print for about 10 years. A few months ago, I visited Chris Lloyd of Special Interest books in Poole. During out chat, I mentioned Ian Bradley's Myford lathe book. He said there was no intention at that stage of reprinting it. You can imagine my surprise when I received a copy through the post in mid July saying the book had been reprinted. This is a welcome addition to any Myford owner's workshop. Copies change hands on Ebay for up to GBP50 each. The book runs through the basics of a Myford lathe and then tells you about installing and levelling it. Lathe tool selection and regrinding are covered in detail followed by how to mount work in the lathe. General turning, drilling and boring are covered as well as threading and screwcutting. Milling, gear cutting, and taper turning each have their own section, as does repetition work. Drawings are given for a back toolpost together with accessories. There is a section on useful formulas and tables and the book concludes with lubrication charts for the ML7, the ML7R and the Super 7 lathes. All in all, a very useful book which will find a home with most Myford users - The Model Engineers Workshop.Table of ContentsForeword The Myford ML7 lathe The Myford Super 7 and ML7-R lathes Installation Lathe tools Sharpening lathe tools Mounting work in the lathe General turning, drilling and boring in the lathe Threading and screw cutting in the lathe Milling in the lathe Gear cutting in the lathe Taper turning Repetition work Additional fitments and operations Maintenance A two-tool back toolpost Attachments for the back toolpost Design changes Formulae for gearing Tables for threads Lubrication charts Index
£12.14
St. Martin's Publishing Group Mythographic Color and Discover Aquatic
Book SynopsisMythographic goes under the sea in this brand-new coloring book Dive deep beneath the surface of your imagination... - Take the helm of an artistic voyage with 50 incredible illustrations - Discover the hidden objects waiting to be revealed in each place - Color a captivating book of stunning illustrations and extraordinary scenesJoseph Catimbang''s Mythographic Color and Discover: Aquatic will take you on an immersive escape to creativity. Uncover the secrets of the ocean through the mesmerizing illustrations of a unique world that shifts from the lifelike to the illusory. Color this underwater realm of 50 stunning, hand-drawn illustrations, and uncover the hidden objects that are tucked into each one. Explore this oceanic dream world; unlock the mysteries of the imagination through vivid, vibrant color; and follow a beguiling journey through Mythographic Color and Discover: Aquatic.
£15.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Charles Dowdings Veg Journal
Book SynopsisThe book uses the seasonal checklists, advice and hard-won experience of the UK’ s best-known no-dig gardener to plan a year’ s veg growing.Trade Review‘Charles’ journal is a good aide memoire, peppered with tidbits of useful information and a blank, lined page per month encourages you to use the book as a diary. We always assume it’s our fault when we have a failure, but this might not always be the case. Keeping records is vital, especially if you are a progressive gardener, who is always trying different spacings, varieties and techniques.’'A useful addition to your bookshelf'‘Charles’ journal is a good aide memoire, peppered with tidbits of useful information and a blank, lined page per month encourages you to use the book as a diary. We always assume it’s our fault when we have a failure, but this might not always be the case. Keeping records is vital, especially if you are a progressive gardener, who is always trying different spacings, varieties and techniques.’'A useful addition to your bookshelf'‘This is a sensible and very clearly presented book for those who want to tackle the art of no-dig gardening without being bamboozled by jargon. You will definitely have a clear understanding of the technique after following this guide through the year’'This is such a lovely, lovely gardening book.'
£12.74
Watson-Guptill Publications Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay
Book SynopsisHelps learn how to sculpt realistic 6"-8" figures using simple techniques. This work covers the essentials, the fundamentals of figurative modelling and how to make the tools that ensure success. It shows readers how to recreate faces and expressions, torsos, legs, and hands and feet.
£18.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Knots Step by Step
Book SynopsisDes Pawson is an expert on everything knots and a founder member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. In 2007 he was awarded an MBE for his contribution to the rope industry.
£13.49
HarperCollins Focus Color Me Easter
Book SynopsisUnwind and express your creativity with the springtime designs in Color Me Easter.
£7.59
teNeues Calendars & Stationery GmbH & Co. KG Black Cat Adventure 1000Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisThis 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle from teNeues creates a big 20 x 20 inch finished piece. Black Cat Adventure is the fun and challenging art from illustrator Karen Obuhanych, which coordinates with the whimsical A5 Notebook - look for that one as well.Packaged in a compact 2-piece box with bonus folded art poster to use as a guide.
£13.12
The Crowood Press Ltd The Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers describes the entire process of making scale models for stage sets, from the most basic cutting and assembling methods to more advanced skills, including painting, texturing and finishing techniques, and useful hints on presenting the completed model. Many drawings and colour photographs of the writer's own work illustrate the text. Some state-of-the-art computerized techniques are described here for the first time in a book of this kind, including many ways in which digital techniques can be used in combination with the more traditional methods to enhance the model-maker's work. This book will be of use not only to theatre designers, but to anyone with an interest in scale models of any kind.
£19.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Digital Photography Complete Course
Book SynopsisMaster the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you''ll be proud to display. The programme is completely customisable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It''s also the ideal photography gift for aspiring creatives and hobby photographers. This digital photography book will guide you through every aspect of digital photography: - The new edition includes the latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation- Follows a guided learning approach with 20 interactive and user-friendly modules- Technical concepts are explained in simple, easy-to-understand language - Innovative graphics illustrate key theories- Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignmentsGo from photography novice to pro in no time! This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography.This updated edition of DK Book''s complete course-based guide to digital photography will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks. Discover everything you need to know about photography step-by-step, week-by-week. Now fully updated throughout to include the latest camera kit, this is the perfect one-on-one learning programme for budding photographers. Using a combination of easy-to-understand tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this book encourages you to put your new learning into practice straight away. From conveying movement and using natural light, to understanding how to master macro, wide-angle and panoramic photography, this one-on-one learning programme is a great foundation course for people who want to take photography more seriously. Learn about the different modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless), and demystify digital photography jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field. This photography book for beginners will show you how to control and understand every element of your camera. With the aid of simple text and innovative graphics, you''ll explore a wide variety of photography skills and genres. Find out how to create landscapes, portraits, still life, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera.
£18.75
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Model Building with Brass
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£28.79
Special Interest Model Books Sparey L Amateurs Lathe
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1948, this is the classic, definitive work on the use of the small (3 1/2 inch) lathe which has proved invaluable to generations of light engineers, small garage owners and precision hobbyists, apprentices and engineering professionals alike.Table of ContentsThe Lathe. Choosing a Lathe. Installing the Lathe. Lathe Accessories. Measuring Equipment. Lathe Tools. Drills & Reamers. Holding Work in the Lathe. Marking Out. Plain Turning & Boring. Taper Turning. Crankshaft Turning. Disc & Ball Turning. Screwcutting. Milling, Shaping & Grinding in the Lathe. Lapping. Metal Spinning. Spring Winding. Turning Rubber. Production Methods in Small Lathes. Care of the Lathe and its Accessories.
£11.08
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ship Model Building
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£11.39
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Advanced Photography Guide
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£15.29
Special Interest Model Books The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships
Book SynopsisNelson's history has been written from every possible angle, but this is not so with his ships. Such information as there is about the ships is buried in contemporary books on naval architecture; only the expert can sift it and present it in a usable form. In doing this, Dr. Longridge's 1955 work quickly became a veritable treasure trove for the naval historian and ship modeler. H.M.S. Victory is the supreme example of the ships of the period, and fortunately she is still in existence. The original draughts of 1765 have been preserved, as have also the drawings used in the restoration of the ship in 1922. The author was thus able to compile from authentic sources and his model of the Victory now occupies a prominent position in the Science Museum at South Kensington. The illustrations are a unique feature. They include a set of photographs showing the interior construction of H.M.S. Victory and H.M.S. Implacable, the latter being taken only a few days before she was scuttled. The book features over 180 line drawings, designed by E. Bowness, A.R.I.N.A., and executed by G.F. Campbell, Assoc. M.R.I.N.A., ranging from elaborate perspective drawings of the complex gear at the fore top and crosstrees to the simplest detail. The folding plates by G.F. Campbell (which measure 560 x 400 mm and 235 x 450 mm) include lines, inboard and outboard profile, deck plans of the hull, standing and running rigging plans, and a complete belaying pin plan. Such an analysis of the ship of this period had never before been attempted.Table of ContentsPreface. Part One - The Hull: Construction of Ships of the Period. Framing of the Model. Planking and Coppering. Decks and Other Details. Head and Stern. Upper Deck. Guns and Deck Details. Quarter Deck. Other Hull Details. Assembly. Part Two - The Rigging: Masts and Spars. Rigging. Standing Rigging. Running Rigging.
£36.00
Special Interest Model Books Building Simple Model Steam Engines
Book SynopsisThere is a fascination about the simple oscillating steam engine which attracts even the builders of true-scale, exact-to-prototype quadruple expansion marine engines! It may be their sheer simplicity of mechanism, it may be memories of childhood days when Father Christmas put one in the stocking, or it may just be the fun of seeing the machine work. This book describes the making of four such models: Polly - a vertical steam plant. Elizabeth - a horizontal steam power plant. Hercules - a working model steam crane. Jenny Wren - a miniature vertical steam engine. The author built all four himself, and the first three were all featured in articles which appeared in Model Engineer magazine and elsewhere. Designs and methods of construction are clearly detailed with instructions that even a beginner will be able to follow.Table of ContentsPolly - a vertical steam plant. Elizabeth - a horizontal steam power plant. Hercules - a working model steam crane. Jenny Wren - a miniature vertical steam engine.
£10.35
Special Interest Model Books Building Simple Model Steam Engines: Book 2
Book SynopsisFollowing the publication of his first book (in 1981) dealing with these fascinating small-scale standing steam engines, the author Tubal Cain has designed and built several more - both as presents for the younger generation of his family and also entirely for his own satisfaction. These are now described in this second volume: Kitten - a small overtype engine. Otto - a simple steam turbine. Henry - a powerful 19th century oscillating steam plant. Wencelas - a steam engine of the most superior design. The scale model working steam engines range from a delightful little turbine - simplicity itself in design, but very interesting to build - to a larger engine in the style of the magnificent 'Steam Engines of the Highest Class' which were offered by the better class of toymakers before the First World War. As in the first book, the methods of construction are fully and clearly detailed, all being written with the beginner in mind. These steam engines have an enduring fascination for all marine and model engineers, as proved by the Model Engineer Exhibition which still attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.Table of ContentsKitten - a small overtype engine. Otto - a simple steam turbine. Henry - a powerful 19th century oscillating steam plant. Wencelas - a steam engine of the most superior design.
£10.90
Special Interest Model Books Dividing
Book SynopsisFaced with the prospect of machining a gear or gears for a project, many model engineers will be discouraged and will turn elsewhere for their next model. This need not be so, for the principles underlying gear cutting and many other aspects of engineering where an accurate division of circles is required are explained in depth in this book. Radial work on a metalworking lathe, such as the cutting of gearwheels or the drilling of holes on a set radius, calls for a method of precisely spacing the cuts. This skill is known as Dividing. The principles underlying this aspect of engineering are explained in depth in this book. It covers the subject of Dividing, dealing with the many methods that can be adopted: from simple applications without specialised equipment to the use of a semi-universal dividing head and a rotary table. The mathematical aspects of dividing are also covered but at a level that will be understood easily by a model engineer. Dividing equipment is relatively expensive, so two fully-detailed designs are included for dividing heads: a basic unit and the equivalent of a commercial semi-universal head.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Dividing. The Machinery. The Methods. The Mathematics. Holes on a Pitch Circle Diameter. Shop-Made Simple Dividing Devices. Shop-Made Basic Dividing Head. Shop-Made Full Function Dividing Head. Shop-Made Lining Tool. Prime Numbers. Tables.
£10.90
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Granny Square Kit
Book SynopsisStart crocheting your own colorful granny squares with this all-in-one kit—includes a project book, a hook, a needle, and two colors of yarn. Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. Originating with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, granny square patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next—and now’s your chance to take part in a little bit of that history. The Granny Square Kit offers crocheters of all skill levels more to love about granny squares. Author and designer Margaret Hubert shows you the amazing versatility and variety of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square. Kit includes: 32-page project book Yarn (2 colors) Crochet hook Plastic needle With the fully illustrated project book, you’ll learn:
£17.09
Special Interest Model Books Workholding in the Lathe
Book SynopsisA fundamental requirement of the lathe operation is the ability to hold any workpiece securely on the machine. In this book, the author discusses all the practical aspects of the subject, with photographs to illustrate specific points.Table of ContentsBetween Centres. Faceplate Work. General Chuckwork. Universal or Independent Chuck. Self-Centreing Chuck. Unusual Chucks. Collets. Work Steadies. Lathe Alignment.
£11.02
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Matchbox and Lledoâ Toys
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Quarto Publishing PLC The Stick Book
Book SynopsisFiona Danks and Jo Schofield offer suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bushcraft, creative and imaginative play, games, woodcraft and conservation, music and more.Trade Review'it is the most practical lessons this book can teach a young outdoors enthusiast (how to build shelters and sun clocks) that make The Stick Book something special'When I leafed through the book, I was so enthralled that I immediately planned a den-building party and picnic for my daughter's tenth birthday.This book, which offers over 70 interesting things to make or do with a stick, will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together, as where two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the earth. There are loads of photographs to add inspiration. Fed up with your children's demands for the latest electronic gadgets? Why not give them a stick instead?Delights in this most universal of playthings… I have been removing sharpened sticks from under beds all half term.A book bursting with the most brilliant ideas - you will never have reluctant country-walkers again.These ideas will help the whole family get more hands-on with nature.A guide to the ultimate free toys for children...Packed with ideas to suit the most adventurous and boisterous youngsters and those who'd rather take their time creating things to take home.This book, which offers over 70 interesting things to make or do with a stick, will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together, as where two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the earth. There are loads of photographs to add inspiration. Explores the almost limitless potential for play offered by sticks. It is an attractively packaged book of 70 activities for children in a handy format for stuffing into a rucksack or coat pocket. The book teems with colour photographs and the text is easy to follow.Truly more ideas than you can shake a stick at!Will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making a stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity abd a deep satisfaction go together as when two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the circumference of the Earth.What are you waiting for? Go outdoors, grab a stick, have The Stick Book handy, fire up your imagination and off you go. This is an amazingly different book bursting with ideas, a unique guide to fun and games, grab yourself one now!Musical instruments, dens and bush craft are all within one's grasp, with a stick! (So is poking an eye out so do be careful.)This book offers masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bush craft, creative and imaginative play, games and more.A book jam-packed full of ideas of sticky stuff!...a great resource for practitioners.This book might just get you out of one of those, 'Mammy I'm bored' situations.Ideal for entertaining all ages.This is an excellent addition to the authors' other books on outdoor play.A great book to encourage outdoor play and exploration at very little cost!When I leafed through the book, I was so enthralled that I immediately planned a den-building party and picnic for my daughter's tenth birthday.'it is the most practical lessons this book can teach a young outdoors enthusiast (how to build shelters and sun clocks) that make The Stick Book something special'Table of ContentsDiscovering sticks Adventure and bushcraft sticks Make a fire Cook over a fire Build a den Make a DIY tent Make a staff Make a stick sword Make a catapult Make an ancient spear-thrower and a spear Make a bow and arrows Make a pea-shooter Magic sticks Make a star wand Make a wizard's wand Make scavenging sticks Make a witch's broomstick Make a wiggly snake Make shadow pictures Make stick characters Make stick and clay animals Make a fairy house or an elf castle Make miniature worlds for toy people and animals Make hobby animals Make woodland monsters Make woodland magic carpets Make a flying creature Make fairy and fish sticks Make wild storyboards Creative sticks Draw in mud and sand Make charcoal pencils Make a paintbrush Make a picture frame Make a woody crown Make a necklace Create stick art for a woodland gallery Choose a stirring stick Make a nest Make a dream-catcher Make a loom for wild weaving Weave a wild basket Make stick and paper lanterns Make natural mobiles and wind chimes Make a wreath Decorate a seasonal stick tree with stick stars Stick games Throw a stick for a dog Play pick-up sticks Make a flying machine Play capture the flag Play quoits Play Aunt Sally Invent your own stick games Do the stick tower challenge Play tracking with sticks Play the woodland mapping game Sunny sticks Navigate with a stick and the sun Make a sun clock Measure the radius of the earth Musical sticks Make percussion sticks Make stick rattles Bushcraft busking with a can guitar Watery sticks Play Pooh sticks Mini raft challenge Make a pond-dipping net Make a fishing rod Measure the depth of a stream Woodcraft and conservation Make your own walking/tracking stick Make a stretcher Make a mouse trap Plant a tree Make a habitat pile Make a creepy-crawly hotel Make a bird feeder Stick stuff Index Acknowledgments
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Make Your Own Working Paper Clock
Book SynopsisCut this book into 160 pieces, glue them together, and have a paper clock operated by weights that keeps perfect time and can be rewound and regulated.
£16.14
Arcturus Publishing The Vintage Fairies Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThis collection features a variety of classic illustrators from the 19th and early 20th century, including Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of book illustration, Margaret W. Tarrant (1888-1959), ever-popular for her book and postcards illustrations of fairies, and Warwick Goble (1862-1943), the best-loved illustrator of The Water Babies and other classic children's literature.
£9.49
Oxford University Press Inc The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction
Book SynopsisAlan Jacobs offers a witty, literate, and accessible guide for aspiring readers, offering tips on what to read and how to get the most out of it. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of approaching literary fiction or poetry or even the Bible, from reading responsively, to rereading, to reading on electronic devices.Trade ReviewHe writes with panache...it is excellent * The Tablet *fascinating study * Writing Magazine *Delightful yet discombobulating * The Wall Street Journal *what could be nicer to read than a book about how nice reading is? * Steven Poole, The Guardian *lively volume...prepare to be engrossed. * Times Higher Education Supplement *A vigorous and friendly exhortation to get back into the kind of reading that made you a reader in the first place. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsYes, we can ; Whim ; All in your head ; Aspirations ; Upstream ; Responsiveness ; Kindling ; Slowly, slowly ; True confessions ; Lost ; Abbot Hugh's advice ; The triumphant return of Adler and Van Doren ; Plastic attention ; Getting schooled ; Quiet, please ; One more, with feeling ; Judge, Jury, Executioner ; In solitude, for company ; Serendip ; How it all started
£14.39
Special Interest Model Books Vertical Milling in the Home Workshop
Book SynopsisSmall workshops, including those of model engineers, are making increasing use of small vertical milling machines. This book explains how to use them (and lathe milling attachments) in clear terms.Table of ContentsEvolution of the Vertical Miller. Milling Flat Surfaces. Slitting and Cutting. Keyway Cutting. Fluting Components Other Than Tools. Boring. Jig-Boring. Profiling. End-Rounding. Dividing Heads. Gear-Cutting. Tool Making. Graduated Scales. Cutter Speeds For Vertical Millers. Work-Holding With Difficult Shapes. Chucks For Milling Cutters.
£9.45
Special Interest Model Books Making Small Workshop Tools
Book SynopsisMaking twenty-two simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench and lathe use, none taking any more than 3 to 4 hours or involving special materials, yet each able to save considerable time in use as well as aiding accuracy. With working drawings, photographs and sketches etc.Table of ContentsPart One: Marking Out Tools - Scriber. Punches. Calipers. Rule Holder. Scribing Block. Engineer's Bevel. Centre Square. Trammel. Part Two: Benchwork - Drill Clamps. Filing Plates. Small Hand Clamp. Pin Chucks. Toolmaker's Clamps. Tap and Die Holders. Part Three: Lathework - Flycutters. Rose Bit. Box Tool. Knurling Tools. Filing Rest. T-Bolts, Dogs and Jacks. Bolting Bars. Simple Indicator.
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