Home & Garden Books
Hardie Grant Books Plant Society: Create an Indoor Oasis for Your
Book SynopsisCovering everything from basic plant care and re-potting, to plants suited to pets and propagating, this book will inspire you to create your own indoor rainforest. At the core of the book are profiles of 22 tropical indoor plants, organised from the most low-maintenance species through to exotic varieties requiring more care. In addition, the book offers styling advice on how to decorate different rooms in your home with plants, as well as suggestions on pots and planters to give your interior spaces more personality. Interspersed throughout the book are interviews with `plant people’ from around the world, who reveal the creative ways in which they've incorporated amazing collections of tropical plants into their lives and homes. Creating a tropical oasis in the city really can be this simple and fun!
£15.29
State University Press of New York (SUNY) The Garden As an Art
Book SynopsisIn this book Miller challenges contemporary aesthetic theory to include gardens in an expanded definition of art. She provides a radical critique of three central tenets within current intellectual debate: first, the art historical notion that art should only be studied within the context of a single culture and period; second, the philosophical belief that art should be conceived as a discrete object unrelated to our survival as persons, as cultural communities, as a species; and third, the notion that all signifying systems are like language.
£22.96
Workman Publishing The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner: What to
Book SynopsisThis hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them — no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.
£14.24
McFarland and Company, Inc. Piedmont Airlines A Complete History 19481989
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEller has documented the birth, life, and demise of Piedmont Airlines--The North Carolina Historical Review; ""very detailed""--Journal of Southern History.
£20.89
F&W Publications Inc Hand Tool Basics
Book SynopsisEverything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust.
£22.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Phonograph Gadgets Gizmos and Gimmicks
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£36.79
Random House USA Inc Styled
Book SynopsisAn HGTV Design Star winner offers a full-color guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal and livable rooms. 20,000 first printing.
£25.65
Royal Horticultural Society The Horticultural Show Handbook: The Official RHS
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£9.81
Graffeg Limited Fern Hill Poster
Book SynopsisThis poster poem of Fern Hill by Dylan Thomas is one of a series first published by the Welsh Arts Council in the 1970s. Graffeg is republishing this popular poster series illustrated by Sue Shields, paying homage to Welsh poetry. The full poem by Dylan Thomas is printed on the poster.
£14.02
Chelsea Green Publishing Co A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity
Book SynopsisWilliam Coperthwaite is a teacher, builder, designer, and writer who for many years hasexplored the possibilities of true simplicity on a homestead on the north coast of Maine. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Helen and Scott Nearing, Coperthwaite has fashioned a livelihood of integrity and completeness-buying almost nothing, providing for his own needs, and serving as a guide and companion to hundreds of apprentices drawn to his unique way of being. A Handmade Life carries Coperthwaite's ongoing experiments with hand tools, hand-grown and gathered food, and handmade shelter, clothing, and furnishings out into the world to challenge and inspire. His writing is both philosophical and practical, exploring themes of beauty, work, education, and design while giving instruction on the hand-crafting of the necessities of life. Richly illustrated with luminous color photographs by Peter Forbes, the book is a moving and inspirational testament to a new practice of old ways of life.Trade ReviewPublishers Weekly- Serene and thoughtful, this rambling scrapbook by Maine native and yurt-house builder Coperthwaite provides a vision of a life lived simply and self-sufficiently. From violence to education to how to build a "democratic chair" or make an axe, Coperthwaite covers an abundance of topics as he describes his version of a "handmade life" and explains why such a life is desirable. Never quite didactic, Coperthwaite meditates on topics-such as the idea of employment as exploitation-more than he preaches about them, moving glibly from idea to disconnected idea. A recipe for "a bread so good to both the palate and to health that a diet of bread and water would be a delight" is placed next to an anecdote about a young Eskimo girl named Maggie, for example. And the author's own poems, along with poems by D.H. Lawrence and Emily Dickinson, intersperse the narrative. Peter Forbes' engaging color photographs illustrate Coperthwaite's concepts-no easy feat given their breadth and diversity. 67 color photos, 10 b&w illustrations. (review refers to an earlier edition of the book)"This book, a richly textured exploration of Bill Coperthwaite's work and thought, encourages us to take the lessons of his life to heart. Each of us has the potential to craft our own lives with our own hands--actively, joyfully, and nonviolently, drawing upon the wisdom of our ancestors, striving for justice in the present, and fulfilling our obligations to those who will inherit our legacy."--John Saltmarsh (review refers to an earlier edition)
£20.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Limited Edition Watches
Book SynopsisA celebration of some of the world's most exclusive and creative watches featuring 150 brands.
£41.39
Kitsune Books Manual de Maquillaje de Bobbi Brown
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£31.48
Tuttle Publishing The Peranakan Chinese Home
Book SynopsisDiscover the rarified Peranakan (native-born Chinese of Southeast Asia) aesthetics that are today highly sought-after for their beauty: distinctive furniture and ceramics, textiles and jewellery, and many other art objects.
£13.49
Octopus Publishing Group Crops in Tight Spots
Book SynopsisSelected as one of the best gardening reads of 2019 by The Daily MailShort of outdoor space but want to grow fruit and vegetables? Congratulations. Really, lucky you. Not for you the back-breaking trudge of tending large spaces of land, the weeding, digging and pest vigilance. Gluts? They will mean nothing to you. Instead you can look forward to small but perfectly formed bursts of flavour. Handfuls of fresh leaves, berries and tomatoes, just when you want them, and at arm''s reach. As more of us live in cities with restricted outside spaces, growing food becomes all the more important, not just for the delicious results, but as a mindful way to connect us to the seasons and to nature. Full of tried-and-tested, fool-proof crop ideas exclusively tailored for containers, raised beds and small gardens, Crops in Tight Spots guarantees vegetable growing success for even the most newbie of gardeners and limited of spaces.
£17.09
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Tile Book History Pattern Design Victoria
Book SynopsisTrade Review'Uplifting and enlightening' - House Beautiful'[A] colourful read' - Homes & Antiques'A glorious array of decorative tiles' - Culture Vulture'Gloriously colourful' - House & Garden
£17.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Global Bohemian: How to Satisfy Your Wanderlust
Book SynopsisIn Global Bohemian, Fifi O’Neill shows how you can bring gypset style into your home, fusing the colourful, eccentric style of bohemian living with inspirations from far-flung places. Why settle for one style when you can indulge your love of several? Whether exuberant or subtle, eclectic or sophisticated, bohemian style welcomes a freethinking approach to decorating. Fifi O’Neill shows you how to combine originality, creative energy, whimsy and a love of travel to create adventurous, authentic, and enchanting interiors. Find inspiration for making your home truly unique by mixing pieces with traditional style alongside finds from your travels. Whether you want to transform understated spaces by adding intriguing nomadic elements, incorporating tropical and beach motifs, or hints of glamour, Global Bohemian offers ample and affordable decorative options and celebrates self-expression, inspiration, passion and personal flair.Trade Review…boho is back in your home. Fifi O'Neill explains how to make it chic, not shabby. * Stella, The Telegraph *Whether exuberant or subtle, eclectic or sophisticated, Global Bohemian celebrates a freethinking approach to decorating. * The Colourist *
£19.55
F&W Publications Inc Cosplay Crash Course
Book SynopsisLearn tips and tricks from a cosplay expert! This book includes everything you need to know to make your cosplay look authentic.
£16.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Creating the French Look: Inspirational Ideas and
Book SynopsisThe French interior evokes a way of life to aspire to, with its good food, unhurried pace and, above all, its past for which many people feel nostalgia. Developed over hundreds of years, the French look reflects all tastes, from the cultivated grandeur of the chateau to the simplicity of rural living, and can be adapted to every home. Creating the French Look is divided into four styles: ‘Chateau’, ‘Country’, ‘Provençal’ and ‘Parisian’, and each “look” is applied to living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms plus outdoor living spaces. As well as describing each overall style, focusing on colours and fabrics, Annie Sloan emphasizes the details and accents required by each one, and, aided by 25 clearly explained step-by-step projects, shows how to achieve it. Among other things, she explains how to paint and distress furniture, and describes how to cover an armoire door with embroidered voile. Whatever interior you desire, this book will guide your choices from the grand statement of the painted armoire to the finishing touch of a little posy of lavender.
£11.69
Hachette Books Organized Enough
Book SynopsisIf you''re looking to clean up but not clean out, if you want to declutter but don''t want to throw out eighty percent of your stuff, if you want to be able to find matching socks in the morning but don''t want a color-coded sock drawer, you''ve come to the right place. Organized Enough offers a groundbreaking, science-driven method for getting -- and staying -- organized. Amanda Sullivan''s proven approach will teach you the lifelong habits of the organized, showing you how to make cleaning up effortless and automatic. With seven concepts to help you define your goals and seven essential habits to keep chaos and clutter at bay, Organized Enough will teach you to reframe how you think about your space, your stuff, and your life. You''ll learn how to: Sort the stuff from the sentimental Become a paper-filing ninja Cultivate consistency, not chaos Set up systems that can run on autopilot Let go of guilt and start enjoying your home ...and more Trade Review"A friendly, down-to-earth guide that takes the stress out of organizing. Forget perfection--Amanda shows how a few good habits can bring more serenity to your life." ?Francine Jay, author of The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify "Amanda Sullivan has added a charming and well-written book to the organizing canon." ?Regina Leeds, New York Times bestselling author of One Year to an Organized Life Amanda's advice is always practical; she understands that people are busy and their lives are moving quickly. Her book is full of real-life solutions that anyone can use to make sure their home and life are more organized in the quickest, most efficient way possible." ?Kimberly Guilfoyle, cohost, The Five, Fox New Channel "Amanda's 100% sane organizational philosophy will help you impose 'good enough,' a revelatory transformation!" ?Ayun Halliday, author of No Touch Monkey! And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late
£13.49
British Museum Press Symbols of Power Ten Coins that Changed the World
Book SynopsisThis engaging book tells the story of ten of the world's most important currencies and reveals how each and every one of them has helped shape the world we live in.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC The Cut Flower Patch Grow your own cut flowers
Book SynopsisThere’s nothing quite as rewarding as cutting flowers for your home, and this fresh take on the subject, full of tips and advice, shows that a cut flower patch is the most economical and eco-friendly way to enjoy cut flowers today. Starting in spring with seeds, bulbs, perennials and even shrubs, Louise Curley shows you how to create the most diverse displays, from subtle bunches to armfuls of blossom. Full of advice on what to grow – from favourite hardy annuals, half hardies and biennials to spring and summer bulbs to adding foliage and fillers to balance arrangements – and suggestions on how and when to sow, how to support your plants and tips on weeding, deadheading, pests and feeding,this book is the complete guide to growing and cutting your own flowers. This book also comes with step-by-step plans and guidance on making a cutting patch in a garden or allotmeTrade Review"Cut flower books abound this year but I really like The Cut Flower Patch ... this girl grows her own cut flowers ... would please most gardeners""handsome and accessible""an enchanting new book ... thoughtfully constructed and handsomely illustrated . . . excellent practical chapters ... a whole section on wedding flowers""encourages new gardeners to tackle growing cut flowers ... no jargon and each chapter is clearly labelled."'Jason Ingram's delicious photographs will have you rushing down to the garden centre to stock up on seeds.""an enchanting new book ... thoughtfully constructed and handsomely illustrated . . . excellent practical chapters ... a whole section on wedding flowers"'Louise Curley shows that growing your own cut flowers can be economical and enjoyable.''an excellent book'“immensely practical and inspirational book … a book that makes the whole subject accessible and Jason Ingram’s fabulous photographs have a simple beauty that make them a perfect accompaniment to Louise’s words … an excellent guide and a visual treat.”"a useful and attractive starting point.""handsome and accessible"'The Cut Flower Patch by Louise Curley is now one of the prettiest books on my bookshelf and is also my new bible […] Louise just takes you by the hand and leads you through the joyful process of creating and enjoying your very own cut flower patch. It’s bloomin’ marvellous.'"Cut flower books abound this year but I really like The Cut Flower Patch ... this girl grows her own cut flowers ... would please most gardeners"
£23.75
John Murray Press Spitfire Portrait of a Legend
Book SynopsisIn June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees. ''Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war. If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world will move forward into broad, sunlit uplands,'' said Churchill. The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Göring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of the RAF were to prove him wrong. By late September 1940, the RAF had proved invincible, thanks to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. It exceeded anything that any other air force possessed. RJ Mitchell, a shy and almost painfully modest engineer, was the genius behind the Spitfire. On the 5th March 1936, following its successful maiden flight, a legend was born. Prize-winning historian Leo McKinstry''s vivid history of the Spitfire brings together a rich Trade ReviewPraise for ROSEBERY: * . *Stunning ... As well as being meticulously researched, it is beautifully written and has tremendous pace * Literary Review *Absorbing ... McKinstry has here proved himself to be a first-class historical biographer * Mail on Sunday *With masterly skill and sympathy, Leo McKinstry resurrects him as the Hamlet of late Victorian England * Daily Mail *An authoritative and original biography which is also a riveting read' * Spectator *Superbly well-researched and well-written ... A truly first-class addition to the genre of Prime Ministerial biography * Sunday Telegraph *'An absolutely wonderful biography ... gripping and entertaining' * Evening Standard *'A first class biography, scholarly, judicious and always interesting' * Glasgow Herald *'Remarkable' * Country Life *'Judicious, well-researched and engrossing' * Sunday Times *'This is undoubtably the definitive biography of Rosebery. Written with elegance, clarity and well-judged colour' * Jonathan Parry, Times Literary Supplement *'It does a wonderful job of conjuring up the lost world of late Victorian politics' * Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph *'Admirable biography of a paradoxical figure whose tenure at No 10 was a disaster' * Jeremy Lewis, Sunday Times *
£11.04
Thames & Hudson Ltd Bohemian Style at Home A Room by Room Guide Room
Book SynopsisA highly practical guide that shows readers how to create a tailor-made Bohemian home one room at a time.Trade Review'[Full of] ideas for a colour-packed, rule-breaking, interior' - Metro'You can’t beat a beautiful book …a rich, timeless mixture of texture, colour clashes and layering' - Nene Living'Wild and colourful' - CosyTable of ContentsIntroduction to Bohemian Style • Achieving the Look • Welcome to the Boho Home • The colour palette • The Bohemian furniture • The Plants (incorporate nature) • Tell a story • The importance of soft furnishings • That laid back feel • The lighting • Room by Room Guide • Entering • Relaxing • Cooking • Eating • Cleansing • Resting
£13.50
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Accepted Names in Rhododendron Section Vireya
Book SynopsisThis booklet lists all currently accepted Vireya names together with their synonyms and a complete alphabetical listing of all published names. It has been produced to draw together the main taxonomic changes that have occurred at the species level or below since Professor Sleumer's major publication in Flora Malesiana in 1966.
£5.83
5M Books Ltd Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition: Their
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson, Plant Names Simplified has become an established classic. Presented in a glossary format, this pocket-sized reference book gives the name, pronunciation and classification of common plants and the meaning behind the Latin origins of the name. This enables the reader to learn how the terms should be spelled and pronounced correctly and provides an explanation of why plants like Helianthus hirsutus is so called - because it is hairy! Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition is a reliable resource for gardeners of all abilities, park managers, botanists, ecologists, garden designers and horticultural practitioners and students.
£14.20
Die Gestalten Verlag Petite Places: Clever Interiors for Humble Homes
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£38.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.1
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£17.09
Pointed Leaf Press Life of Things
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£31.50
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Natural Living Style: Inspirational Ideas for a
Book Synopsis‘Our favourite stylist is back – we can't stop drooling over Selina Lake's new book...’ Mollie Makes In Natural Living Style, Selina Lake reveals how to create a beautiful and stylish home that is as natural, plastic-free and sustainable as possible. In Inspirations, Selina starts by revealing the concepts that inspire her: natural decor, living simply, mindful consumption, recycling, upcycling and reducing plastic waste. She looks at materials suited to the natural living look, including wood, bamboo, cork, recycled glass and upcycled materials. In Textures, she focuses on organic fabrics, fibres such as coir and rattan and eco-friendly paints. Finally, she shows how to style the home using lighting, decorative objects, vintage pieces, garden flowers and house plants. In the second section, Natural Living Spaces, Selina shows how sustainability and style can go hand in hand in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and even utility rooms. In The Natural Garden, she steps outside to discuss green gardening, growing your own produce and venturing further afield to camp, travel and explore. Throughout, eco-friendly tips and hints will inspire those who want to lighten their footprint on the planet. Last but not least, the Natural Resources section will help readers get the look and create a sustainable, eco-friendly home of their own.Trade Review‘the best new books on eco-living’ – The Sunday TimesThey say change starts at home. What I’ve come away with from Natural Living Styleare all kinds of ideas for reducing plastics and waste around the home in favour of natural or greener alternatives. As it turns out, they can be functional, sustainable and That’s inspired living. – Try Small ThingsBeautifully illustrated with photography by Rachel Whiting, ‘Natural Living Style’ will motivate you to take the next steps to living well, happy in the knowledge that you are making a difference now and for future generations. – Arkansas Democrat GazetteLake demonstrates how to make your home ecofriendly, while not sacrificing style. – Flea Market Décor
£16.99
Ebury Publishing Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Growing Fruit
Book SynopsisYou can't beat growing, picking and eating fruit from your very own garden. This book will guide you through the processes and pitfalls of fruit-growing, from propagating your first seeds, or planting your first fruit tree, to selecting the ripe fruits for your dinner table.Includes:* guidance on selecting all types of fruit for home growing* handy tips for maximizing flavour and cropping* illustrated A-Z profiles of recommended fruit* practical advice on care, harvesting, storage, pruning, propagation and pest control* step-by-step illustrations showing essential techniquesAlan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive practical guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to grow delicious fruit in your garden.
£11.69
Cornerstone Love Your Plot: Gardens Inspired by Nature: tips
Book SynopsisA full-colour and beautifully illustrated guide into transforming your existing garden or plot of land into a modern, visually-stunning - but also easily achieved and maintained - space. Including full-colour images and tips and tricks from gardening experts and Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Harry and David Rich as well as suggestions tailored to various garden types, this is a must-read for anyone wanting that little bit of paradise to escape to at home...'Full of creativity and good ideas... plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden designer' -- Gardens Illustrated'Love Your Plot is a book to read right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or method of working back into focus.' -- Garden Design Journal'Very inspiring' -- ***** Reader review'This book is a joy to own, beautifully written and illustrated. It's crammed with information, easy to read and fantastic inspiration' -- ***** Reader review'Awesome book. Clear and easy to understand with lots of useful tips' -- ***** Reader review'Best book ever for any garden designer - an excellent read' -- ***** Reader review'A gold mine of garden design wisdom' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Fusing conceptual garden design with the beauty of the natural landscape, twice Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners and stars of BBC's Garden Rescue Harry and David Rich are here to show you how you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful Eden, no matter what plot you have.In Love Your Plot Harry and David set out to help you transform your outdoor space into an inspiration green haven by making nature work for you. Fusing different outdoor elements, such as coastal and woodland landscapes, alongside key design principles, they will show you how to create a modern, practical and visually stunning outdoor space that will awe and inspire - and that is crucially easy to maintain.Complete with practical tips, unique sketches and designs, planting suggestions and stunning full-colour visuals, Love Your Plot will have you reaching for the spade and wellies in no time at all to create your own Eden, no matter what plot you've got.Trade Reviewfull of creativity and good ideas… plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden designer * Gardens Illustrated *It is a treat to finger the pages of this first book from double Chelsea Gold medallists… * The Garden *Love Your Plot is a book to read right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or method of working back into focus. * Garden Design Journal *
£17.09
Workman Publishing Whole Beauty: Essential Oils: Homemade Recipes
Book SynopsisHarness the power of essential oils through easy, nontoxic recipes for daily home use (dishwashing liquid and a bleach alternative), beauty (toners and essential oil perfumes), and more.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Herbs Inspiration and practical advice for
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£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Thoughtful Gardening
Book SynopsisThoughtful Gardening is based on Robin Lane Fox''s own selection from his widely admired FT column, which he has rewritten and amplified with new chapters to take readers on a highly enjoyable journey through each season of the gardening year. It draws on his lifetime of practical gardening, including his years as Garden Master of New College, Oxford, and contains many memories of fellow gardeners, from Christopher Lloyd to Nancy Lancaster.The book is essential reading for anyone setting out on a new garden or taking stock of one. It takes a critical look at fashions of the moment and is full of advice, ranging from problems with badgers to how to take root-cuttings or choose flowering trees, as well as examples of gardens at home and abroad which Robin Lane Fox has visited over many years. Thoughtful Gardening combines a principled view of the craft of gardening with dozens of new ideas for planting and visiting, and touching reminders of the power of l
£10.44
Methuen Publishing Ltd Orchid Fever
Book SynopsisFrom the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, this is a dark and humorous tale of orchid smugglers, visionary breeders; of corruption and murder; and of the bizarre world of international plant politics and the gentle people whose passion is the cultivation of these beautiful, fragile flowers.
£8.99
Stobart Davies Ltd Book of Boxes Design and Construction The
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£14.40
Richard Dennis Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Pottery and Tiles
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£14.25
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Exotic Gems
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£16.79
F&W Publications Inc Workbench Design
Book SynopsisThe follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & UseComplete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench formsInstruction on improving existing workbenches for better workholding and an improved woodworking shop. The Workbench Design Book not only shows how to design a workbenchit also discusses and presents nine specific designs plus critiques of 10 additional workbenches, with suggestions for making any bench work most effectively for the kind of work the user does. The 9 workbench plans have a range suitable for all workshop needs, from handwork to power tools. A discussion of workbench design rules teach what's effective and why in a multitude of workshop situations. Additional workholding optionsfrom shop-made jigs and commercial bench dogs to vise hardwareare also provided.
£22.49
Amberley Publishing Ghostbusters Collectables
Book SynopsisA profusely illustrated guide to the world of Ghostbusters collectables.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing British Airways Colouring Book
Book SynopsisA beautiful colouring book with fascinating images from the history of this iconic company.
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Post Sound Design
Book SynopsisPost Sound Design provides a practical introduction to the fascinating craft of editing and replacing dialog, creating Foley and sound effects, editing music, and balancing these elements to a final mix. Based on years of experience and teaching this material to students at Drexel University, award-winning film composer John Avarese offers user-friendly knowledge and stimulating exercises to help compose story, develop characters and create emotion through skillful creation of the sound track. Starting each chapter with a real-life example, the textbook is structured in such a way to create a fundamental understanding of the physics and the biological foundation of hearing, and putting it into practice with suggested movie scenes demonstrating the discussed audio techniques. Post Sound Design engagingly demonstrates the individual areas essential to creating a soundtrack that will enhance any media production.Trade ReviewPost Sound Design is perfect for all aspiring Sound Designers. It’s an excellent guidebook for all aspects of film audio, from initial capture to final product, covering both aesthetic and technical concerns. John Avarese draws from his long career as a composer and sound designer to share priceless practical and organizational advice, as well as pitfalls to avoid. And it’s written in John’s down-to-earth style, making the information easy to digest. Sound is a vital component to any successful film. Good sound gives the visuals an extra magical dimension of context and character, adding elements and realities that can’t be captured by a camera alone. On the other hand, poor sound will ruin excellent visuals. John Avarese offers key points to consider, even before a single scene is shot, to help ensure professional sound quality for films of any budget. Over the years, I’ve worked with John, and his musical and sonic talents really make my films come to life – the result of knowing what each other needs. So, let me go one step further and say: every filmmaker should read this book! If you understand the audio process, it’ll improve your film and save you lots of heartache later on in post-production. * Michael Bailey, Independent Filmmaker, Philadelphia, PA, USA *Post Sound Design is an essential guide to the invisible, yet indispensable art of sound design for motion pictures. All notable, great works in cinema include great sound design. Sound is, after all, half the picture. No question, this book is required reading for emerging filmmakers! Post Sound Design tackles a complex subject and makes it highly accessible for readers at all levels to thoroughly understand the essentials of sound, as well as value the requisite expertise of advanced audio for film. This is essential reading for all filmmakers. I highly recommend this book! * Dede Maitre, Assistant Professor, Post Production Film and Media Arts Department, Center for the Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia PA *A comprehensive and practical guide to sound design for film, including the fundamentals of digital audio, getting the best out of your mixes, working with artists, studio set up and more. The case studies discuss real world sound projects and give aspiring artists valuable insight into the working practises of a sound designer and what is required when undertaking commercial projects. * Dave Payling, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire University, UK *Excellent introductory text for post-production audio with detailed practical examples. Well laid out and accessible style with great diagrams. * Simon Waite, Staffordshire University, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1: What is Sound Design? 2: DAWs 3: Audio Connectors, Microphones 4: Organizing OMFs (or AAFs) 5: Narration 6: Dialog Editing 7: Equalization and Dynamics 8: ADR 9: Sound Design 10: Editing Music 11: Reverbs & Delays 12: Mixing 13: Deliverables 14: Case Studies Index
£33.24
Fox Chapel Publishing New Complete Guide to Band Saws: Everything You
Book SynopsisThis essential guide to woodworking's most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a saw, including the eight questions to ask before buying a used saw, along with topics such as a part-by-part overview of every component of the saw, techniques of set-up and alignment, choosing the right blade, and understanding hand positioning to provide any woodworker with the most complete guide to a band saw. Special sections are devoted to band saw accessories, how to deal with common problems, and how to maintain a band saw to keep it running effectively and efficiently for years.
£12.74
Fox Chapel Publishing Home Gardener's Garden Design & Planning:
Book SynopsisNovice gardeners and experts alike will appreciate this practical advice on virtually every aspect of gardening-from choosing a plot to selecting flowers and water features. The instructions and advice encompass plans and proven techniques for planting traditional English, Japanese, herb, and rock gardens, and building structures such as fences and walls, arches, pergolas and trellises, as well as decking and pathways. More than 300 colour photographs, illustrations and diagrams ensure that anyone can create a glorious garden.
£9.28
Taunton Press Inc Rustic Furniture Basics
Book SynopsisRustic woodworking is the 'green' way to make furniture and is currently very popular. Visual demonstrations make it easy to learn the valuable techniques. Most projects only require simple tools. Rustic furniture has an earthly charm that evokes cabins in the woods and country hideaways. Easy to make, rustic furniture is also 'green' through incorporating reclaimed and found materials. In this step-by-step project book and companion DVD, an award-winning woodworker and teacher shows how to use materials collected from the outdoors or recycled from old buildings to make one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture. Every technique is detailed, from cutting round mortises and tenons to making a webbed seat, weaving twigs, traditional joinery and more. Heirloom-quality projects include a storage chest, chairs, tables and other attractive and useful pieces. Design alternatives show how to apply the basic techniques to other projects.
£14.99
Taunton Press Inc Unplugged Woodshop, The
Woodworker Tom Fidgen is very well known in the online woodworking community and his first book, Made by Hand, was critically acclaimed. In his second book, Fidgen presents more hand-tool woodworking projects for the home and workshop. The projects have a distinctive retro look, recycling designs from our not-so-distant past: His gentleman's valet is an elegant clothing stand with a profile that harks back to the days of high style and quality wares. Fidgen also discusses the benefits of working in an unplugged woodshop, considers the sources of design inspiration, offers advice on glues and finishes, and even explains how to make hand tools using only hand tools.
£24.69
Haynes Publishing Group Grumman F-14 Tomcat Manual: All models 1970–2006
Book SynopsisAll models 1970-2006, Probably best-known for its starring role in the Hollywood movie Top Gun, the variable geometry two-seat carrier-based Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter and fleet defence interceptor between 1974 and 2006., Tony Holmes reviews the design, construction and use of the Tomcat, as well as its combat career in Operation Desert Storm (1991), Deliberate Force (Bosnia-Hertzegovina, 1995), and Allied Force (Bosnia and Kosovo, 1999). In 2001, F-14s led some of the first strikes into Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), and in Iraq in 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom)., Author: Tony Holmes is a publishing professional and author with a specialist interest in aviation. He established Osprey Publishing's critically acclaimed 'Aircraft of the Aces' series. Tony is widely published in the book and magazine worlds. He lives in Kent.
£20.69
Key Publishing Ltd De Havilland Comet
Book SynopsisIn the latter half of World War Two, the War Cabinet sanctioned the formation of a committee to consider a post-war world of air transport. Appointed to chair the group, which included politicians, engineers, businessmen and aircraft builders, was John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon (later Lord Brabazon of Tara). This was an inspired choice, as Brabazon was the first man in Britain to hold a Private Pilot's Licence. He had advocated and promoted aviation in Britain from the earliest days. The Brabazon Committee also had the foresight to embrace an emerging method of propulsion: gas-turbine or jet engine technology. They, rightly, placed piston-engines - which were quite advanced at the time - at the forefront but made a case for the gas-turbine. This enabled Geoffrey de Havilland and Ronald Bishop to begin building a pure-jet airliner to be powered by engines designed by Frank Halford. A very brave move from de Havilland and one that gave Britain the lead over the rest of the world. The de Havilland DH 106 Comet aircraft made history as the first jet airliner to fly and also as the first to off er a scheduled jet passenger service. Even though more than sixty years have elapsed since that first flight, the story of the Comet continues to excite and inspire.
£14.39
