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  • Norton Commando 68  77 Haynes Repair Manual

    Haynes Publishing Group Norton Commando 68 77 Haynes Repair Manual

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    £28.00

  • MATLAB for Engineering Applications ISE

    McGraw-Hill Education MATLAB for Engineering Applications ISE

    Book SynopsisMATLAB for Engineering Applications is a simple, concise book designed to be useful for beginners and to be kept as a reference. MATLAB is a globally available standard computational tool for engineers and scientists. This text is intended as a stand-alone introduction to MATLAB and can be used in an introductory course, as a self-study text, or as a supplementary text. The text's material is based on the author's experience in teaching a required two-credit semester course devoted to MATLAB for engineering freshmen.This title will be available in Connect, but is not available with SmartBook. Instructor Resources available for this title include: Solutions Manual, Presentation Tools Table (includes Lecture PowerPoints and Image Bank), MATLAB Files, MATLAB Live Scripts.Table of Contents1 An Overview of MATLAB2 Numeric, Cell, and Structure Arrays3 Functions4 Programming with MATLAB5 Advanced Plotting6 Model Building and Regression7 Statistics, Probability, and Interpolation8 Linear Algebraic Equations9 Numerical Methods for Calculus and Differential Equations10 Simulink11 Symbolic Processing with MATLAB12 Projects with MATLAB

    £50.39

  • Keeping Ducks and Geese: A Practical Guide

    The Crowood Press Ltd Keeping Ducks and Geese: A Practical Guide

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFull of information and practical advice, this book is suitable for those thinking about keeping ducks and geese, those who have recently become duck and goose keepers and want to learn more, and for the more experienced keeper. With over 290 photographs, this book provides everything you need to know, including: legal requirements; land, fencing, housing, equipment and security. There is a comprehensive list, with accompanying photographs, of over eighty duck and goose breeds. Information is available to help decide what breeds will suit you best and acquiring your first birds. Further topics covered include: feeding and nutrition; health and welfare; breeding and rearing; raising for meat, slaughter, plucking and preparation for cooking, plus recipes.Trade ReviewA truly comprehensive husbandry guide to these popular birds that will occupy a useful place in any smallholder's library. -- Country Smallholding reviewer * Country Smallholding *With a wealth of information for anyone with an interest in keeping ducks and geese, it is full of sensible advice; essential reading to enable the new keeper to get it right from the start. -- British Waterfowl Association * BWA Newsletter *This new guide is more than an owner's reference book. With over 290 photos, this book covers everything you need to know including; legal requirements, land, fencing, housing, equipment and security. -- Annette Shaw, Devon Life * Devon Life *

    3 in stock

    £18.04

  • The Perfect Meal

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Perfect Meal

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe authors of The Perfect Meal examine all of the elements that contribute to the diner's experience of a meal (primarily at a restaurant) and investigate how each of the diner's senses contributes to their overall multisensory experience.Trade Review"This book is in a class by itself. If you thought taste was located on your tongue, then this unique book will disabuse you of that notion and reveal how both eating and cooking are extraordinarily rich multisensory experiences." (New York Journal of Books, 1 November 2014) "Their exhaustive analyses of everything from plate size to flavour incongruities are laced with details such as cutlery's evolution from Victorian marrow scoops and chocolate muddlers to today's textured spoons and 'aromatic forks.'" (Nature, 30 October 2014) "The Perfect Meal can't fail to entertain, inform and ultimately to dazzle."—Heston Blumenthal, chef and owner of The Fat Duck "Not many people are as ready to realise the importance of the senses, not only in cooking but in eating, as Charles Spence and Betina Piqueras-Fiszman ...This book demonstrates beyond doubt that gastronomy is the most complex creative discipline that exists."—Ferran Adrià, elBullifoundation "Focusing on the brain's interpretation of our eating experience, pioneers Spence and Piqueras-Fiszman acknowledge the interdisciplinary nature of gastronomy, rendering a complex area of study both digestible and applicable."—Ben Reade, Gastronome and Head of Culinary Research and Development at Nordic Food Lab "The Perfect Meal goes beyond the exotic ingredients and creative insights of the chef and into the realm of the diner’s psychology. Using an accessible writing style that neither talks down to the reader nor dumbs down the science, the authors take us into the relatively unexplored world of the dining context: the gastrophysics of the visual, acoustic, tactile – not to mention taste and smell – influences that we are exposed to in every dining experience.This is a new approach to thinking about dining that will appeal to and inform anyone who has ever been convinced to buy a cookbook by its illustrations or who persists, despite failure, to try to get a booking at The Fat Duck."—John Prescott, Ph.D, author of Taste Matters: Why We Eat the Foods We Do "Nowadays a great many chefs are realising that science also has a place at the table; that a dining experience is made up of far more than just good food. By understanding how we use our senses to interact with and appreciate food we may be able to further enhance our guests' dining experiences. This book looks at many topics which will become increasingly relevant to both chefs and our food culture as a whole in the coming years." — Jozef Youseff, chef and author of Molecular Gastronomy at Home (www.kitchen-theory.com) "...packed with insights that are fascinating to anyone in possession of an appetite."—Amy Fleming, The Guardian "One thing is for sure, after reading this book eating out will never be the same again...."—The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of FoodTable of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xvii 1 Introducing the Perfect Meal 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 A brief history of culinary movements 2 1.2.1 Nouvelle Cuisine 2 1.2.2 The rise of molecular gastronomy 3 1.2.3 Molecular gastronomy or modernist cuisine? 5 1.2.4 On the rise of the celebrity chef 7 1.3 The search for novelty and surprise 8 1.3.1 The taste of expectation 10 1.3.2 Food as theatre: the multisensory experience economy meets cuisine 11 1.4 The brain on flavour 12 1.4.1 Neurogastronomy 12 1.4.2 Do neurogastronomists make great-tasting food? 14 1.5 Food and the perception of everything else 16 1.6 Gastrophysics: the new science of the table 18 1.7 Food perception is fundamentally multisensory 21 1.8 Isn’t modernist cuisine only for the lucky few? 22 1.9 Amuse bouche 25 References 27 2 Let the Show Commence: On the Start of the Perfect Meal 37 2.1 Introduction 37 2.1.1 Mood food 38 2.2 On the social aspects of dining 42 2.2.1 Waiting staff 42 2.2.2 The company 44 2.3 On the design of the menu 47 2.3.1 Scanning the menu: ‘Oysters, steak frites, field greens, oysters…’ 48 2.3.2 ‘This dessert is literally calling me’ 50 2.3.3 Images on the menu 52 2.3.4 On a diet? Does nutritional information help? 54 2.3.5 Price and behaviour 55 2.3.6 On the format of the menu 59 2.4 Conclusions 62 References 62 3 Tastes Great, But What do We Call It? The Art and Science of Food Description 71 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 Snail porridge 73 3.3 Can labelling enhance the taste and/or flavour of food? 77 3.4 Interim summary 81 3.5 On the neuroscience of naming food 81 3.6 Naming names 84 3.7 Does food labelling influence the perceived ethnicity of a dish? 85 3.8 Natural and organic labels 87 3.9 Health/ingredient labels 88 3.10 Local labels 90 3.11 Descriptive food labelling 91 3.12 Labelling culinary techniques 92 3.13 Surprise! 95 3.14 Expectations and reactions 96 3.15 Conclusions 98 References 100 4 Plating and Plateware: On the Multisensory Presentation of Food 109 4.1 Introduction 109 4.2 A potted history of food presentation 111 4.3 The plate: the essential element of our everyday meal 115 4.3.1 On the colour of the plate 115 4.3.2 The shape of the plate 119 4.3.3 The size of the plate 121 4.3.4 On the haptic aspects of the plateware 122 4.4 Interim summary 128 4.5 The plate that is not a plate 128 4.5.1 Reaching new heights 129 4.5.2 On the smell and sound of the plateware 130 4.5.3 Camouflage 132 4.5.4 Improvised plateware 133 4.5.5 Purpose-made plateware 134 4.6 On the multiple contributions of the visual appearance of a dish 135 4.6.1 On the importance of harmony on the plate 136 4.7 Individual diner responses to the visual presentation of food 141 4.8 Conclusions 143 References 143 5 Getting Your Hands on the Food: Cutlery 151 5.1 Introduction 151 5.2 The story of cutlery 153 5.3 The material qualities of the cutlery 159 5.3.1 The quality of the cutlery 160 5.3.2 Tasting the cutlery 161 5.4 Size matters 165 5.5 On the texture/feel of the cutlery 166 5.6 Colourful cutlery 168 5.7 Cutlery that is not 169 5.8 Finger food 174 5.9 Eating without hands 175 5.10 Conclusions 177 References 177 6 The Multisensory Perception of Flavour 183 6.1 Introduction 183 6.2 Perceiving flavours 183 6.3 Taste 186 6.3.1 Are you a supertaster? 187 6.4 Olfactory–gustatory interactions 188 6.4.1 Cross-cultural differences in multisensory flavour perception 190 6.5 Oral-somatosensory contributions to multisensory flavour perception 191 6.5.1 Are you a thermal taster? 193 6.6 Interim summary 193 6.7 The sound of food 194 6.8 Visual flavour 196 6.8.1 How does colour influence flavour perception? 196 6.8.2 Summary of research on visual flavour 200 6.9 The cognitive neuroscience of multisensory flavour perception 200 6.10 Conclusions 202 References 204 7 Using Surprise and Sensory Incongruity in a Meal 215 7.1 Introduction 215 7.2 How did sensory incongruity become so popular and why is it so exciting? 216 7.2.1 The search for novelty 216 7.2.2 The rise of molecular gastronomy/modernist cuisine 216 7.2.3 The rise of sensory marketing and multisensory design 217 7.2.4 Globalization 217 7.3 Defining sensory incongruity 218 7.4 Noticing sensory incongruity 219 7.4.1 Disconfirmed expectations 221 7.4.2 Hidden and visible incongruity 222 7.5 A brief history of sensory incongruity at the dinner table 224 7.6 Colour–flavour incongruity 226 7.7 Format–flavour incongruity 227 7.8 Smell–flavour incongruity 230 7.9 Interim summary 231 7.10 The diner’s response to sensory incongruity 232 7.10.1 Attentional capture 232 7.10.2 Surprise 232 7.10.3 Memorability 232 7.11 Molecular gastronomy and surprise 233 7.12 Sensory incongruity and the concept of ‘naturalness’ 236 7.13 Individual differences in the response of diners to sensory incongruity 239 7.14 Conclusions 241 References 242 8 Looking for Your Perfect Meal in the Dark 249 8.1 Introduction 249 8.2 The social aspects of dining in the dark 251 8.3 Why are dining in the dark restaurants so popular nowadays? 252 8.4 Seeing or not seeing (correctly) the food 255 8.4.1 The importance of colour to food 255 8.4.2 Do our other senses really become more acute in the dark? 260 8.5 Does dining in the dark really capture how the blind experience food? 264 8.6 Cooking in the dark 265 8.7 Conclusions 265 References 266 9 How Important is Atmosphere to the Perfect Meal? 271 9.1 Introduction 271 9.2 Atmospherics and the experience economy 275 9.3 The Provencal Rose paradox 278 9.4 Does the atmosphere really influence our appraisal of the meal? 280 9.5 On the ethnicity of the meal 280 9.6 Tuning up how much money and time we spend at the restaurant 282 9.6.1 The style and volume of the music 282 9.6.2 The tempo of the music 284 9.6.3 “Pardon?” 285 9.7 Context and expectation 286 9.8 The lighting 287 9.9 The olfactory atmosphere 288 9.10 On the feel of the restaurant 291 9.11 Atmospheric contributions to taste and flavour perception 294 9.12 Multisensory atmospherics 298 9.13 Conclusions 299 References 301 10 Technology at the Dining Table 311 10.1 Introduction 311 10.2 Technology on the dining table 312 10.3 Transforming the dining experience by means of technology 315 10.4 Augmented Reality (AR) food: A case of technology for technology’s sake? 317 10.5 Using QR codes to change our interaction with food 319 10.6 Fostering healthy eating through the incorporation of technology 320 10.7 Technology and distraction 322 10.8 Using technology to control the multisensory atmosphere 323 10.9 On the neuroscience of matching sound to food (and how technology might help) 324 10.10 On the future of technology at the table: digital artefacts 326 10.11 The SmartPlate 328 10.12 Anyone for a ‘Gin & Sonic’? 328 10.13 The tablet as twenty-first century plateware? 329 10.14 Tips from the chef at the tips of your fingers 331 10.15 Conclusions 331 References 333 11 On the Future of the Perfect Meal 339 11.1 Introduction 339 11.2 On the history of predicting the future of food 341 11.2.1 A meal (or even a day’s food) in a single dose 341 11.2.2 On the mechanization of feeding 345 11.2.3 Air ‘food’ 346 11.2.4 Artificial flavours 348 11.3 From the past to the future of food 351 11.3.1 Sous vide as the twenty-first century microwave 351 11.3.2 3D printed food: an astronomical idea 353 11.3.3 On the future of cultured meat 355 11.3.4 Note-by-note cuisine 356 11.3.5 Eating insects for pleasure: bug burger with insect paste, anyone? 358 11.3.6 The new algal cuisine 362 11.4 Anyone for a spot of neo-Futurist cuisine? 363 11.4.1 Food theatre: food as entertainment 364 11.4.2 Plating art 365 11.5 Interim summary 366 11.6 Acknowledging our differences 367 11.7 The meal as catalyst for social exchange 367 11.8 Is it a restaurant or is it a science laboratory? 369 11.9 Pop-up dining, story telling and the joys of situated eating 371 11.10 Conclusions 372 References 374 Index 383

    3 in stock

    £23.96

  • The Watch Book: More Than Time

    teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Watch Book: More Than Time

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity, these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine watchmaking for centuries. The Watch Book – More than Time is an illustrated compendium of watchmaking that explores these most intricate elements of the horologist’s craft through timing, astronomy, and striking. This volume is a unique and impressive addition to the book market and a lavish tribute to the mastery of horology. Text in English and German.

    2 in stock

    £40.00

  • Spitfire IX XI  XVI Pilots Notes Supermarine

    Crecy Publishing Spitfire IX XI XVI Pilots Notes Supermarine

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.95

  • Kicking Glass: A Creative Guide to Stained Glass

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kicking Glass: A Creative Guide to Stained Glass

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCreative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass. From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile’s own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today’s most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire. This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you’re looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, Kicking Glass is the essential modern guide to stained glass making.Trade ReviewA thorough, enthusiastic guide to the art, full of beautiful projects, helpful advice, and inspiring thoughts from working stained glass artists * Foreword *Novices can expect all the familiar faces of how-to books: tools and supplies, an examination of materials, and clear directions on finishing, all well illustrated with quality color photographs. * Booklist *Neile’s warm and supportive approach comes across as she shares the vision behind the creation of her own sanctuary – a cabin in her garden that she is lovingly decorating with reclaimed window frames and stained glass designs based on her love of the natural world. [...] Kicking Glass offers comprehensive training and a liberal helping of motivation through beautiful imagery and practical designs to try. * Contemporary Glass Society *When I’m ready to dip my toes, Kicking Glass by Neile Cooper is where I’ll begin exploring this gorgeous hobby. Cooper’s thorough tome walks beginners through setting up a space, picking out supplies, and basic techniques required for creating stained glass. * The Mercury *The photography is stellar with lushly colorful clear pictures and tutorial explanations. The author provides project lists with tools and supplies and step by step instructions. The book feels like a small, well organized workshop with a well spoken and competent teacher. The projects are varied and attractive and are a mix of more traditional looking and modern. -- Nonstop ReaderThe book is full of beautiful, full colour illustrations, and instructions are easy to follow, if not easy to master. This is great guide for anyone considering starting in the hobby. -- Novel ObsessionTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Studio setup & safety Tools & supplies Glass Cutting glass Using patterns Foiling Layout Soldering Finishing Clean, patina, & polish Designing patterns Suncatchers 3D construction Reclaimed windows Patterns Suppliers

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for

    McGraw-Hill Education Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for

    Book SynopsisApplied Numerical Methods with MATLAB is designed to support a one-semester course in numerical methods. It has been written for students who want to learn and apply numerical methods in order to solve problems in engineering and science. As such, the methods are motivated by problems rather than by mathematics. That said, sufficient theory is provided so students come away with insight into the techniques and their shortcomings.This title will be available in Connect, featuring SmartBook, the MHeBook, and homework problems. Instructor Resources available for this title include: Image Library, Instructor Solutions Manual, Lecture PowerPoints, and MatLab Files.Table of Contents1 Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Methods, and Problem Solving2 MATLAB Fundamentals3 Programming with MATLAB4 Roundoff and Truncation Errors5 Roots: Bracketing Methods6 Roots: Open Methods7 Optimization8 Linear Algebraic Equations and Matrices9 Gauss Elimination10 LU Factorization11 Matrix Inverse and Condition12 Iterative Methods13 Eigenvalues14 Linear Regression15 General Linear Least-Squares and Nonlinear Regression16 Fourier Analysis17 Polynomial Interpolation18 Splines and Piecewise Interpolation19 Numerical Integration Formulas20 Numerical Integration of Functions21 Numerical Differentiation22 Initial-Value Problems23 Adaptive Methods and Stiff Systems24 Boundary-Value Problems

    £48.59

  • A Short History Of Progress

    Canongate Books A Short History Of Progress

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisPalaeolithic hunters who learnt how to kill two mammoths instead of one had made progress. Those who learnt how to kill 200 by driving a whole herd over a cliff had made too much. Many of the great ruins that grace the deserts and jungles of the earth are monuments to progress traps, the headstones of civilisations which fell victim to their own success. The twentieth-century´s runaway growth has placed a murderous burden on the planet. A Short History of Progress argues that this modern predicament is as old as civilisation. Only by understanding the patterns of progress and disaster that humanity has repeated since the Stone Age can we recognise the inherent dangers, and, with luck, and wisdom, shape its outcome.Trade ReviewThe author sifts the findings of archaeology and anthropology with thoughtful grace to build a potent argument. * * Guardian * *A compelling work of distilled wisdom. * * The Times * *Rarely have I read a book that is so gripping, so immediate and so important to our times. Jared Diamond will be jealous. -- Robyn WilliamsRonald Wright is both trained academic and an acclaimed novelist and he has used these skills to page-turning effect in this work of non-fiction. * * Morning Star * *

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Outlaw Ocean: Crime and Survival in the Last

    Vintage Publishing The Outlaw Ocean: Crime and Survival in the Last

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Just incredible' Naomi Klein'Gripping and shocking...with the pace of a thriller' The TimesA New York Times bestseller, The Outlaw Ocean is a riveting, adrenalin-fuelled tour of a vast, lawless and rampantly criminal world that few have ever seen: the high seas.The oceans are some of the last untamed frontiers on our planet.Too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these treacherous waters play host to the extremes of human behaviour and activity.From traffickers, smugglers and pirates to vigilante conservationists, stowaways and seabound abortion-providers, Ian Urbina introduces us to the inhabitants of this hidden world and their risk-fraught lives. Through their extraordinary stories, he uncovers a globe-spanning network of crime and exploitation that emanates from the fishing, oil and shipping industries - but to which all of us are connected.LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2019'An astonishing book about a world most of us don't even know exists' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland'An outstanding investigation of a global criminal culture on the high seas' Guardian'Truly important... A complex portrait of an unseen and disturbing world' New York TimesTrade ReviewGripping and shocking by turns … Most of the book clips along with the pace of a thriller … stomach-churningly tense … as outlandish and as thrilling as a heist film * The Times *Just incredible -- Naomi KleinUrbina has written an astonishing book about a world most of us don't even know exists. These are dispatches from the lawless ocean - of traffickers, slaves, heroes, gangsters, crooks and scoundrels - which will amaze, enthral and appal you -- Oliver Bullough, author of MoneylandA riveting, terrifying, thrilling story of a netherworld that few people know about, and fewer will ever see. As Ian Urbina ventures into the darkest folds of the high seas, his courage—and his prose—are breathtaking' SUSAN CASEY, author of The Wave -- Susan Casey, author of The WaveAn outstanding investigation of a global criminal culture on the high seas … His rendezvous with contacts on at least one occasion was arranged for 100 miles offshore through mountainous waves … Little wonder the stories he tells have not been told before * Guardian *Not just a stunning read, this book is a gripping chronicle of the watery wild west and it shows us—frankly unlike anything I've read before—how the vast ocean has become a danger zone, and ultimately how we all pay a price for this mayhem and mistreatment' JOHN KERRY, former Secretary of State and founder of the Our Ocean Conference -- John Kerry, former Secretary of State and founder of the Our Ocean ConferenceTranscendent, rendering a complex portrait of an unseen and disturbing world. Urbina pursues a depth of reportage that’s rare because of the guts and diligence it requires ... The result is not just a fascinating read, but a truly important document. It is also a master class in journalism" New York Times * New York Times *Revelatory … there is no lack of danger in Urbina’s travels; impressively, he never shies away from it … gripping … this drama is riveting, but so is the endemic abuse Urbina finds … if you want to be a crook, there is no better place to do it than at sea … the laxness of enforcement makes Urbina’s investigations essential -- Rose George * New Statesman *Incredible, readable, riveting -- Sam Walker * Wall Street Journal *It’s this kind of hard-assed reporting that can ultimately change the world for the better -- Chris Dixon * Scuttlefish *You simply have to read this -- Karen Tumulty * Washington Post *Staggering -- Oliver Franklin-Walles * Wired *

    2 in stock

    £12.34

  • The Archer's Craft

    Llanerch Press The Archer's Craft

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £14.25

  • The Tractor Story

    The History Press Ltd The Tractor Story

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe book covers over 100 years of tractor development and features more than 100 different tractors. The first steam engines on wheels which used belts to drive farm machinery developed into traction engines, used on farms by pulling a plough on cables between two engines. In the 20th century, stationary internal combustion engines, such as the Clutterbuck, began to be put on wheels and moved around a farm to drive threshing machines by belt. Dozens of small companies grew up around the world following their own lines of development. Most lasted only a short time. Firms like Allis-Chalmers, Benz, Lloyd, Jelbart, Glasgow, Fordson, Bates and Hart-Parr are famous names which have faded away or been taken over. A few companies, such as Case and Massey, started in the middle of the 19th century and continue today on a global scale. John Deere started making ploughs in 1837 and is now the largest manufacturer in the world. Some developments have caused a giant leap forwar

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    Penguin Books Ltd Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisL. T. C. Rolt was born at Chester in 1910. After his education at Cheltenham College he embarked on am engineering career, until he decided to turn to writing. Among his many publications were biographies of Thomas Telford and George and Robert Stevenson (both published by Penguin). Mr Rolt died in 1974.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Outwitting Squirrels: And Other Garden Pests and

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Outwitting Squirrels: And Other Garden Pests and

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn entertaining and practical collection of tips and tricks to outsmart all kinds of garden pests, written by one of Britain’s most influential gardeners.If you have ever waged war against squirrels to prevent them from ransacking your garden, you will know that they are wily beasts, who can find loopholes in the most cunning of defences. In this comprehensive guide, Anne Wareham recommends a host of ingenious anti-pest stratagems to protect your garden from a range of foes.Includes:* advice on dealing with all kinds of creatures, from rabbits, deer, snails and slugs to mites, beetles and bacteria – as well as weeds, the weather, people and much more* Advice is also offered on how to resist fatuous horticultural trends and ignore so-called experts.* Admitting that some pests can't be beaten, the book also advises when you should grow a different plant rather than prolonging the fight.* Author Anne Wareham is a well-known gardening expert and has been described by the Telegraph as one of Britain’s most influential gardeners.Entertaining and practical, this is an honest book of advice that will be appreciated and enjoyed by amateur and professional gardeners alike. Ideal for father's day.Trade ReviewA witty guide to fiendish anti-pests stratagems for all kinds of little critters * The Bookseller *

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Penguin Books Ltd Gastrophysics The New Science of Eating

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA ground-breaking book by the world-leading expert in sensory science: Freakonomics for food''Popular science at its best'' - Daniel Levitin Why do we consume 35% more food when eating with one more person, and 75% more when with three? Why are 27% of drinks bought on aeroplanes tomato juice?How are chefs and companies planning to transform our dining experiences, and what can we learn from their cutting-edge insights to make memorable meals at home? These are just some of the ingredients of Gastrophysics, in which the pioneering Oxford professor Charles Spence shows how our senses link up in the most extraordinary ways, and reveals the importance of all the ''off-the-plate'' elements of a meal: the weight of cutlery, the placing on the plate, the background music and much more. Whether dining alone or at a dinner party, on a plane or in front of the TV, he reveals how to understand what we''re tasting and influenceTrade ReviewTruly accessible, entertaining and informative. On every page there are ideas to set you thinking and widen your horizons -- Heston Blumenthal, OBEHis delight in weird food facts is infectious...fascinating -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *Not many people are as ready to realize the importance of the senses as Charles Spence -- Ferran Adria, El Bulli restaurant, SpainPopular science at its best. Insightful, entertainingly written and peppered throughout with facts you can use in the kitchen, in the classroom, or in the pub -- Daniel J. Levitin, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Organized Mind' and 'This Is Your Brain on Music'This is partly serious tome and partly an amusing guide for the layperson to a whole new gustatory world. Gastrophysics is packed with such tasty factual morsels that could be served up at dinner parties. If Spence can percolate all these factual morsels to the mainstream, the benefits to all of us would be obvious -- Nick Curtis * Daily Telegraph *Spence allows people to appreciate the multisensory experience of eating * The New Yorker *The scientist changing the way we eat * Guardian *Spence romps around such factoids in the style of a Blue Peter presenter . . . fascinating and provocative -- Melanie Reid * Times *A fascinating look at the science of food and how our perception is shaped by all our senses, not just taste * Sunday Times *If simply changing the name of a dish on a menu or the color of the plate on which it is served can dramatically alter our perception of taste and food quality, then everyone in the restaurant industry needs to read this and take a deeper look at the scientific secrets Professor Spence reveals in Gastrophysics -- Larry Olmsted, New York Times bestselling author of 'Real Food, Fake Food: What You Don’t Know About What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It'Wonderfully curious and thought-provoking . . . brilliant -- Bee Wilson * Guardian *Spence cheerily whisks the reader through the senses like a magician . . . a mind-bending menu of fascinating insights -- Nicola Davis * Observer *Revealing, very interesting and well worth understanding . . . highly enlightening -- Rose Prince * Spectator *Spence takes a jovial pleasure in puncturing our perceptions and showing that there's a lot more going on in our mouths than what we think we're tasting . . . Spence has given us much food for thought -- Julia Platt Leonard * Independent *A chatty whirl through the latest discoveries and their real-world applications -- Rachel Laudan * Wall Street Journal *I wanted to reach out and thank you for your absolutely brilliant book Gastrophysics. As a thirty year restaurant veteran just venturing out on my own into the wild world of consulting, I found your research confirmed many of my long-held beliefs while adding tons of things I had never considered. -- Sean S. Reiter, Chief Synthesist, Sean Reiter ConsultingIt can't fail to entertain, inform and ultimately dazzle -- Heston Blumenthal, chef and owner of The Fat Duck, on The Perfect Meal

    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • Industry and Ingenuity: The Partnership of

    Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Industry and Ingenuity: The Partnership of

    Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive study of William Ince and John Mayhew’s famous eighteenth-century cabinetmaking partnership, complemented by high-quality photographs of their work. The partnership of William Ince (1737–1804) and John Mayhew (1736–1811) ran from 1758 to 1804, and was one of the most enduring and well-connected collaborations in Georgian London’s tight-knit cabinetmaking community. The partners’ clientele was probably larger, and their work was arguably more influential over a longer period, than most other leading metropolitan makers – perhaps even than that of their older contemporary, the celebrated Thomas Chippendale. Despite their considerable output and an impressive tally of clients and commissions, much of Ince and Mayhew’s work has remained unidentified until recent times. The authors’ substantial research in private family archives, county record offices and bank archives has allowed them to uncover much new evidence about the business and its influence within cabinetmaking circles. In Industry and Ingenuity, the results of these new investigations are presented alongside an impressive selection of more than 500 colourful, vibrant photographs of Ince and Mayhew’s works, many previously unpublished, which together emphasise the partnership’s proper position in the pantheon of great eighteenth-century cabinetmakers.Trade ReviewThis handsome and magisterial work, the distilled harvest of forty years’ research, presents a comprehensive account of the great neo-classical cabinetmaking partnership of William Ince and John Mayhew. They have indeed been accorded their rightful place alongside Chippendale, an achievement to celebrate. -- Simon Swynfen Jervis, President of the Furniture History SocietyThis welcome and beautiful book restores Ince and Mayhew, Georgian English furniture makers, to the pantheon of leading British designers and craftsmen and retrieves them from ‘historical oblivion’. * Country Life *This book, so long awaited, is no disappointment. It has been a prodigious undertaking and has brought into clear light the full extent of the creativity of this leading firm. * Furniture History Society *This splendid book is a welcome addition to the corpus of scholarly publications on English furniture makers of the 18th century… It is a truly impressive achievement. * The Georgian *Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: THE BUSINESS Apprenticeship and Partnership Premises and Family Role of the Partners The Universal System of Houshold Furniture Branches of the Business Workshop Management Accounting and Finance Clientele Relationship with Architects 'House Style' and Stylistic Development Dissolution of the Partnership The Suit in Chancery PART TWO: COMMISSIONS Documented Commissions Possible Commissions PART THREE: ILLUSTRATIONS Select Bibliography (with Abbreviations) Photographic Credits Acknowledgements Index

    £60.00

  • Black Hole Survival Guide

    Vintage Publishing Black Hole Survival Guide

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat would happen if you fell into a Black Hole?Black holes are found throughout the universe. They can be microscopic. They can be billions of times larger than our Sun. They are dark on the outside but not on the inside. Anything that enters them can never escape, and yet they contain nothing at all.In Black Hole Survival Guide physicist and novelist Janna Levin takes you on a journey into a black hole, explaining what would happen to you and why. In the process you'll come to see how their mysteries contain answers to some of the most profound questions ever asked about the nature of our universe.'Astrophysics at its sexiest...hugely enjoyable' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewA superb storyteller * Financial Times *Just like its subject this book is a seemingly miraculous compression of a vast amount of material into an implausibly small space. It's packed with revelations ... hugely enjoyable * Sunday Times *Wonderful ... Janna Levin has a talent for explaining mind-boggling concepts ... the language is conversational and, in places, rather poetic ... Perhaps the book's greatest draw is the book's survival guide element ... This book will really get you thinking, scratching your head, and eventually understanding the nature of black holes * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *Gripping, heartbreaking, brilliant * Sunday Times (on Black Hole Blues) *Spectacular ... a near-perfect balance of science, storytelling and insight * New Statesman (on Black Hole Blues) *

    4 in stock

    £9.49

  • East Aegean: Greek Dodecanese islands and the

    Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd East Aegean: Greek Dodecanese islands and the

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe expanded third edition of this popular cruising guide encompasses the Greek Dodecanese islands and the Turkish coast eastwards from the Samos Strait to Kas and Kekova. Fully illustrated with up to date plans and numerous new photographs, it is packed with all the essential information for getting to the area, formalities and sailing these beautiful cruising grounds. There is a level of further detail to this coverage in terms of anchorages and other destinations than is found in the Heikell’s Greek Waters Pilot and Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot. This handy guide also whets the appetite for the local cuisine and culture and gives some historic context to exploration ashore. The fantastic background information with historical and mythological anecdotes gives ... a richness too often missing from bald pilot guides. Royal Cruising Club ... No East Med cruiser will want to sail without a copy.

    2 in stock

    £20.25

  • Under Pressure Living Life and Avoiding Death on

    HarperCollins Publishers Under Pressure Living Life and Avoiding Death on

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne of the finest memoirs published in recent years.' Dan JonesAn utterly fascinating and wonderfully detailed insight into the hidden world of the modern submarine.' James HollandA candid, visceral, and incredibly entertaining account of what it's like to live in one of the most extreme environments in the world.Imagine a world without natural light, where you can barely stand up straight for fear of knocking your head, where you have no idea of where in the world you are or what time of day it is, where you sleep in a coffin-sized bunk and sometimes eat a full roast for breakfast.Now imagine sharing that world with 140 other sweaty bodies, crammed into a 430ft x 33ft steel tube, 300ft underwater, for up to 90 days at a time, with no possibility of escape. And to top it off, a sizeable chunk of your living space is taken up by the most formidably destructive nuclear weapons history has ever known. This is the world of the submariner. This is life under pressure.As a restless and advenTrade Review‘Under Pressure is an extraordinary memoir of life aboard an underwater weapon of mass destruction. By turns hilarious and terrifying, profane and poignant, there were passages where I gasped aloud, and others where I laughed until the tears came. A deep dive into a life vanishingly few of us will ever know, this is one of the finest memoirs published in recent years.’ Dan Jones, bestselling author of The Templars ‘If you wanna read something great, this is it. The murky world of life on a Royal Navy submarine. What really happens. The trials, tribulations, tears and laughter of living under pressure!’ Jason Fox, bestselling author of Battle Scars ‘An utterly fascinating and wonderfully detailed insight into the hidden – and frequently disorientating and claustrophobic – world of the modern submariner, this richly compelling and hugely entertaining memoir brilliantly conveys the tension, huge responsibility, culture and, of course, humour, of being a crewman on the nuclear deterrent.’ James Holland, author of Normandy `44:D-Day and the Battle for France ‘A vivid, honest and very funny account of life as a submariner at the height of the Cold War.’ James Jinks, co-author of The Silent Deep: The Royal Navy Submarine Service Since 1945 ‘A visceral trip down under’ Spectator

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Sea Chart

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Sea Chart

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisTo sail the oceans needed skill as well as courage and experience, and the sea chart with, where appropriate, the coastal view, was the tool by which ships of trade, transport or conquest navigated their course. This book looks at the history and development of the chart and the related nautical map, in both scientific and aesthetic terms, as a means of safe and accurate seaborne navigation. The Italian merchant-venturers of the early thirteenth century developed the earliest ‘portulan’ pilot charts of the Mediterranean. The subsequent speed of exploration by European seafarers, encompassing the New World, the extraordinary voyages around the Cape of Good Hope and the opening up of the trade to the East, India and the Spice Islands were both a result of the development of the sea chart and additionally as an aid to that development. By the eighteenth century the discovery and charting of the coasts and oceans of the globe had become a strategic naval and commercial requirement. Such involvements led to Cook’s voyages in the Pacific, the search for the Northwest Passage and races to the Arctic and Antarctic. The volume is arranged along chronological and then geographical lines. Each of the ten chapters is split into two distinct halves examining the history of the charting of a particular region and the context under which such charting took place following which specific navigational charts and views together with other relevant illustrations are presented. Key figures or milestones in the history of charting are then presented in stand-alone story box features. This new edition features around 40 new charts and accompanying text.Trade ReviewThe magnificent, enduring legacy which Lt Cdr John Blake, RN, has bequeathed to the world is one of those astonishing volumes which changes lives because it transforms the way history is viewed. Thank you, Lt Cmdr Blake. You have become the second Blake to bring nautical greatness to the Royal Navy! * Defense & Foreign Affairs Special Analysis *.. in this lustrous work, John Blake ... has assembled a mouth-watering collection with which to illuminate this history of cartography. * Classic Boat Magazine *… the book is a useful and beautifully produced look at a subject which has important implications in the study of navigation, exploration, whaling, colonisation and empire. -- Richard Pflederer * History Today *New books on sea charts are most welcome, especially when they contain material rarely or never previously published. John Blake has trawled a variety of chart collections ... and has put together a most interesting volume. * Navigation News? *As a Bridge Officer I always greatly enjoyed using those older surveys ... and John Blake has produced a scholarly work, one of the most magnificent nooks I have seen for some time. A MUST for all navigators and students of the history of navigation. * Gunline (Newsletter of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary) ? *....John Blake's magnificently illustrated and informative book. * Navy News *A mouth-watering collection of historic nautical maps and navigational charts. * The Tablet *Wonderfully presented and lavish ... beautiful to look at but [the maps'] influence on history is much greater than even the aesthetic pleasure they now bring. * Catholic Herald *

    5 in stock

    £23.75

  • Natural Building Techniques

    The Crowood Press Ltd Natural Building Techniques

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £18.00

  • Apple Watch For Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Apple Watch For Dummies

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisStop looking at your phoneand start looking at your Apple Watch Much more than a time-telling device, the Apple Watch is your very own wrist-sized computer. And Apple Watch For Dummies is the most trusted guide for new and upgrading users. Learn how to check your email, make a phone call, look at tomorrow''s weather forecast, and track your calorie burn, all right on your wrist. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful Siri shortcuts, make wireless payments, and more. This 2023 Edition is fully updated for the latest version of the Apple Watch and watchOS. Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to your phone and start receiving messages Check the weather, track your fitness, and use apps on your Watch Make payments wirelessly by tapping your Watch at points-of-sale Discover all the features of the newest Apple Watch models This is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time Apple Watch users, as well as peopleTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Apple Watch 5 Chapter 1: Watch This: Introducing Apple Watch 7 Chapter 2: Time Out: Setting Up Your Apple Watch 37 Chapter 3: Control Freak: Mastering Apple Watch’s Interface and Apps 69 Part 2: Just the Tasks, Ma’am! 101 Chapter 4: It’s About Time: Setting Watch Faces, Alarms, Timers, and More 103 Chapter 5: Keep in Touch: Using Apple Watch for Calls, Texts, and More 157 Chapter 6: In the Know: Staying Informed with Apple Watch 193 Part 3: It’s All in the Wrist 237 Chapter 7: Siri Supersized: Gaining the Most from Your Personal Assistant 239 Chapter 8: Apple Watch as Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor 259 Chapter 9: Mucho Media: Managing Your Music, Movies, Apple TV, and More 321 Chapter 10: Making Mobile Payments with Apple Watch Controlling Your Smart Home 347 Part 4: More Apple Watch Tips and Tricks 373 Chapter 11: App It Up: Customizing Apple Watch with Awesome Apps and More 375 Chapter 12: Extra! Extra! Having Fun with Apple Watch 393 Part 5: The Part of Tens 407 Chapter 13: Ten Cool Things to Do with Your Apple Watch 409 Index 419

    3 in stock

    £20.39

  • Warship 2023

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Warship 2023

    Book SynopsisThe latest edition of Warship, the celebrated annual publication featuring the latest research on the history, development, and service of the world''s warships.For over 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world''s combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.This year''s Warship includes features on the secret battleship design that Mussolini''s Fascist Italy sold to Stalin''s USSR, the little-known German flak ships of World War II, the Trade ReviewStimulating articles, beautifully produced and published, yet again this series has delivered a wonderful collection which is also great fun to read. I look forward to Warship 2024! -- Peter Wykeham-Martin * Warship World *One of the great if idiosyncratic pleasures of this long-running title is the fact that it is not really a single volume but a continuing contribution to the soundest and most detailed minutiae of modern naval history. Articles can be split over more than one volume while the editor and/or hugely varied range of contributors can pose questions and seek responses from readers. To all intents Warship is a reference work created over several decades to the very highest standards of accuracy and withwhat is in effect a degree of community engagement. * The Mariner’s Mirror *I have reviewed the Warship series for a number of years and they never disappoint. This latest edition is a fascinating eclectic mix of articles on subjects ranging from bizarre designs to modern weapons systems and current naval thinking. The editor John Jordan is to be congratulated on editing such a heady mix from authoritative contributors -- Peter Wykeham-Martin * Warship World *The extent of the scholarship of the contributors to Warship 2023 is readily evident from the detail in the articles and the extensive endnotes. The book is also fully illustrated with clear line drawings, tables and black & white photographs. -- REAR ADMIRAL R. G. MELLY * The Naval Review *The 2023 edition of the popular Warship series continues in the established tradition of its predecessors in offering detailed insights into comparatively under-researched aspects of naval development relevant to military historians and armchair enthusiasts of the post-sail era. In so doing it treads a careful critical line which pulls in innovations, technical details and broader geopolitical trends shaping naval development. Moreover, the relative diversity and accessibility of the content is matched by the quality of production, with the hardback version having a distinct ‘coffee table’ feel. -- Jesse Heley * Intelligence and National Security Journal *Table of Contents(Subject to confirmation) THE LOSS OF HMS AUDACIOUS CLEMENCEAU AND FOCH: FRANCE’S FIRST MODERN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS THE ITALIAN CONNECTION: ANSALDO’S UP.41 DESIGN TAKASAGO, KASAGI AND CHITOSE: THE IJN’S FIRST 8IN-GUN PROTECTED CRUISERS THE ITALIAN NAVY AND THE BATTLESHIP IN THE 1930s: THEORY AND PRACTICE POSTWAR ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS IN THE ROYAL NAVY THE GERMAN FLAK SHIPS PART I: THE GERMAN AND EX-NORWEGIAN HULLS THE STRANGE FATE OF GENERAL ALEKSEEV’S GUNS THE BATTLESHIP MASSENA THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOKOSUKA NAVY YARD Naval Books of the Year WARSHIP Notes WARSHIP Gallery

    £36.00

  • Traditional Woodland Crafts

    Batsford Ltd Traditional Woodland Crafts

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe classic text on coppicing and woodland crafts, redesigned for a new generation of woodspeople. If you’re lucky enough to have access to a patch of woodland, this book contains everything you need to set up, manage and profit from a thriving coppice. But even if you don’t, there’s plenty of information on traditional woodland crafts here for you: learn how to work with bought coppiced wood to make all manner of products, from the archetypal besom broom and humble tent pegs to sturdy gate hurdles. Woodland crafts expert Ray Tabor guides you through a range of heritage woodland conservation methods. He introduces the best tools for each job – the time-honoured woodsman’s billhook being the most important of all – and the devices you’ll need. He shows how to select wood for each purpose, from ash, traditionally used for tool handles, to chestnut for making perfect fences. There’s also an in-depth exploration of the essential art of riving (splitting wooden poles by hand). Full of invaluable advice, historical information, useful diagrams and evocative photography, this book will help you reconnect to nature and the environment, and gain immense pleasure from creating beautiful crafted products using heritage methods.Trade Review‘Tabor is to be congratulated on making it easier to start using green wood that other books seem to make out.’ Andy Hancock Green Woodworker

    1 in stock

    £17.00

  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 101

    Arcturus Publishing Ltd Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 101

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisWritten by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker, this full-colour hardback guide provides a rich overview of electrical and mechanical engineering, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. Inside you will discover the history of this far-reaching subject as well as the new developments and challenges of the future. The accessible text is accompanied by helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading, and easily digestible features, making getting to grips with the subject as easy as ever.By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as:• How do materials affect function?• What is reliability?• How did we get to the Moon?• What is nuclear engineering? ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101

    3 in stock

    £11.69

  • Vines in a Cold Climate

    Atlantic Books Vines in a Cold Climate

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisHenry Jeffreys studied English and Classical Literature at Leeds University. He worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a freelance writer and broadcaster. He was wine critic for The Lady, and his work has appeared in Spectator magazine, the Guardian, the Oldie and BBC Good Food magazine. He has been on BBC Radio 4, Radio 5 and Monocle Radio, and featured on BBC 2's Inside the Factory (2020). He was a judge for the BBC Radio 4's Food & Farming Awards and for the Fortnum & Mason food and drink awards 2018. He is the author of Fortnum & Mason award-winning Empire of Booze: British History through the Bottom of a Glass (2017), The Home Bar (2018) and The Cocktail Dictionary (2020), and in 2022 was awarded Fortnum & Mason drink writer of the year. He is currently features editor for the Master of Malt drinks blog and drink writer for The Critic Magazine. He lives in Faversham, Kent with his wife an

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • Care for Your Guinea Pigs RSPCA Pet Guide

    HarperCollins Publishers Care for Your Guinea Pigs RSPCA Pet Guide

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPublished in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it.If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Gemba Kaizen A Commonsense Approach to a

    McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Gemba Kaizen A Commonsense Approach to a

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive, fully up-to-date guide to continuous improvement in the workplace"An updated version of a classic book that shares a wealth of new healthcare examples and case studies from around the world. The methods in this book will help you improve quality and safety, reduce waiting times, and improve the long-term financial position of your organization. Highly recommended!" --Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals and coauthor of Healthcare Kaizen"Every business faces the iron triangle of quality, cost, and delivery. Conventional thinking claims you cannot have all three. Not only does Mr. Imai turn that thinking on its head, but he shows you exactly how to do it." -- Matthew E. May, author of The Elegant Solution and Table of ContentsForeword: Kaizen by Everyone, Everyday, EverywhereCh 1 Kaizen as a Complete Management SystemCh 2 Gemba Kaizen--Case 1: Gemba Kaizen at a Farm in AfricaCh 3 How to Sustain Continuous ImprovementCh 4 Continuously Improving SQDC at the Gemba--Case 2: Measuring the Right ThingsCh 5 Standards--Case 3: Oil Platform Maintenance--Case 4: SCDACh 6 5S--Case 5: The True Meaning of 5S--Case 6: Simple Improvements, Big Impact in Healthcare--Case 7: 5S of Information (IT)Ch 7 Muda, Muri, Mura--Case 8: MTN: Muda Free Nations (Kaizen in Government)--Case 9: Removing Overburden (Muri) from Work--Case 10: Supply Chain Variation (Mura) ReductionCh 8 SUPPORT Kaizen: The Foundation of House of Gemba--Case 11: Support Kaizen at European Hypermarket--Case 12: Top Management Support through Hoshin Kanri--Case 13: Organization Design and GembaCh 9 Visual Management--Case 14: Industrial Company--Case 15: Making Knowledge Work VisibleCh 10 Speaking with and Managing by Facts--Case 16: What Leaders Learn When they Go See--Case 17: Linking the Daily to the StrategicCh 11 Daily Kaizen & Front Line ManagementCh 12 The Roles of Natural Teams in Gemba Kaizen --Case 18: Electronics Supplier in China--Case 19: Middle East Retail ChainCh 13 TPS – The Ultimate Production System--Case 20: Toyota Retired Executive Interview--Case 21: Toyota Supplier StoryCh 14 JIT/ Total Flow Management--Case 22: Automotive Company in Europe--Case 23: Just in Time in a Bakery--Case 24: Total Flow through a Retail Co.Ch 15 Project Kaizen and End-to-End Optimization--Case 25: Group Health Value Stream Transformation--Case 26: Bank of New Zealand--Case 27: Lean Development (Construction)Ch 16: Continuous Improvement as a Strategic Weapon--Case 28: Retail – Top Line Growth--Case 29: Ski Lodge in Italy – Customer Experience Design--Case 30: Keeping Manufacturing in the USAfterword

    3 in stock

    £32.29

  • The New Book of Apples The Definitive Guide to

    Ebury Publishing The New Book of Apples The Definitive Guide to

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis extraordinary book contains in one unique volume, the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties.Trade Reviewa fascinating history * Catherine Barnes, Sunday Express *with its painstakingly researched history and spot-on tasting notes, this book is invaluable to anyone who loves the crunch of a fine apple * Nigel Slater, The Observer *written with huge enthusiasm and knowledge, this is evidently an invaluable guide * Fresh Produce Journal *a brilliant apple bible * Financial Times *A fascinating history -- Catherine Barnes * Sunday Express *Table of ContentsThe fruit of paradise; for pleasure, meate and medicine; for God and country; apples for the few; apples for the many; the cider story. Directory of apple varieties. Appendices: cooking with apples; growing apples; further information.

    3 in stock

    £40.00

  • Digital Design

    Pearson Education (US) Digital Design

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Contents Introduction Number Systems and Codes Switching Algebra and Combinational Logic Digital Design Practices Verilog Hardware Description Language Basic Combinational Logic Elements More Combinational Building Blocks Combinational Arithmetic Elements State Machines Sequential Logic Elements Counters and Shift Registers State Machines in Verilog Sequential-Circuit Design Practices Digital Circuits ROMs, RAMs, and FPGAs

    3 in stock

    £201.71

  • Turings Cathedral

    Penguin Books Ltd Turings Cathedral

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisGeorge Dyson''s fascinating account of the early years of computers: Turing''s Cathedral is the story behind how the PC, ipod, smartphone and almost every aspect of modern life came into being.In 1945 a small group of brilliant engineers and mathematicians gathered at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, determined to build a computer that would make Alan Turing''s theory of a ''universal machine'' reality. Led by the polymath émigré John von Neumann, they created the numerical framework that underpins almost all modern computing - and ensured that the world would never be the same again.George Dyson is a historian of technology whose interests include the development (and redevelopment) of the Aleut kayak. He is the author of Baidarka; Project Orion; and Darwin Among the Machines.''Unusual, wonderful, visionary'' Francis Spufford, Guardian''Fascinating . . . the story Dyson tells is intensely human . . . a grippiTrade ReviewRiveting . . . conveys the electrifying sense of possibility that the first computers unleashed . . . a page-turner * New Scientist *Brings to life a myriad cast of extraordinary characters, each of whom contributed to ushering in today's digital age * Daily Telegraph *An engrossing and well-researched book that recounts an important chapter in the history of 20th-century computing -- Evgeny Morozov * Observer *

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • Dont Stop Me Now

    Penguin Books Ltd Dont Stop Me Now

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisJeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don''t Stop Me Now, a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.There''s more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:* The madness of Galapagos tortoises* The similarities between Jeremy Paxman and AC/DC''s bass guitarist* The problems and perils of being English* God''s dumbest creationThen there are the cars: whether it''s the poxiest little runabout or an exotic, firebreathing supercar, no one does cars like Clarkson. Unmoved by mechanics’ claims and unimpressed by press junkets, he approaches anything on four wheels without fear or favour. What emerges from the ashes is rarely pretty. But always very, very funny.Praise for Jeremy Clarkson''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-l

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Missing Ingredient

    Penguin Books Ltd The Missing Ingredient

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Brilliant and original ... From slow feasts to fast food, Linford shows that, no matter what we are cooking, time is of the essence'' - Bee Wilson, Sunday TimesThe Missing Ingredient is about what makes good food, and the first book to consider the intrinsic yet often forgotten role of time in creating the flavours and textures we love.Written through a series of encounters with ingredients, producers, cooks, shopkeepers and chefs, exploring everything from the brief period in which sugar caramelises, or the days required in the crucial process of fermentation, to the months of slow ripening and close attention that make a great cheddar, or the years needed for certain wines to reach their peak, Jenny Linford shows how, time and again, time itself is the invisible ingredient. From the patience and dedication of many food producers in fields and storehouses around the world to the rapid reactions required of any home cook at the hob, this book allows us to better understand our culinary lives.Trade ReviewBrilliant and original ... From slow feasts to fast food, Linford shows that, no matter what we are cooking, time is of the essence' -- Bee Wilson * Sunday Times *A compelling book...Time is the unacknowledged genie of the kitchen. The Missing Ingredient considers the meanings that go beyond quantitative measures -- Darra Goldstein * TLS *Thoughtful, lively and original. No one has approached food in regard to time before -- Jill Norman, Food and Wine WriterInteresting...clever...revelatory -- Rachel Cooke * Guardian *Thoughtful and engaging * Waitrose Weekend *Beautifully written and highly original. Jenny Linford scrutinises time-honoured food production methods and cookery techniques through the often ignored lens of time. A gently informative, almost lyrical volume for our impatient times -- Joanna Blythman, author of Shopped: The Shocking Power Of British SupermarketsJenny Linford has created something quite remarkable: a treatise on the single most vital and most overlooked element of food and cooking that's as page-turning as a thriller. It's hard to believe nobody has tackled the concept of 'time' before, and Jenny has done it more than justice. A glorious, essential addition to every food lover's book shelves. -- Marina O’Loughlin, restaurant critic

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Wine A Tasting Course From Grape to Glass

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd Wine A Tasting Course From Grape to Glass

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ultimate course for wine lovers! Learn your sauvignon blanc from your chardonnay and your merlot from your grenache.Smell, swirl and taste your way to transforming from wine novice to expert. The pages of this wine book make a comprehensive, no-nonsense wine tasting course that covers every aspect of wine from grape to glass.Explore the nuances of your favourite red and white and discover new cultivars. Inside, you''ll find: - A dynamic course in understanding wine - through tasting and appreciation - with every subject given a high-impact visual treatment- A structure that reflects how people approach wine - talking, tasting, and buying wine come before exploring grape varieties and wine regions- All key wine subjects covered, shown, and explained in an easy-to-understand way- Themed tasting exercises are located throughout the book, encouraging readers to learn at their own paceFollow expert wine advice in the latest ed

    3 in stock

    £18.00

  • Apollo Remastered

    Penguin Books Ltd Apollo Remastered

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAndy Saunders' remastered images are so clear and real that they are the next best thing to being there. . . They are an exact representation of what I remember from my journey to the Moon on Apollo 16. These photos reveal very precisely what the Moon was really like -- Charlie Duke, Apollo 16The images Andy Saunders has produced from the 50 year old original film are just incredible. I have personally checked the images in the book, and if you want to know what it was really like on the Apollo missions, then this is for you. The photographs capture the pioneering era I took part in perfectly, and the techniques Andy has used have brought out such fantastic detail from that old original film we took back in the 60s. Maintaining an accurate record of these historic moments is such important work not just now, after half a century, but also for future generations -- Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7Truly epic . . . Some of the scenes you'll recognize; they're among the most iconic photos ever taken. But others you will not have seen before; and certainly not in the detail that Andy has rendered them. They have a crispness and depth that makes you want to reach out and touch them -- Jonathan Amos * BBC Online *NASA's Moon missions as you've never seen them before - remastered for a new century * Guardian *Andy Saunders is a go-to guy for restoring photographs that seem beyond hope. His new book, Apollo Remastered, reveals what happened when this British imaging specialist turned his hand to humanity's ultimate adventure. However much you think you know the Apollo images, never have they been seen quite like this... * National Geographic *In his breathtaking new book, science writer Andy Saunders shares remastered images of the first missions to the Moon, giving the most accurate view ever of these historic journeys. The results are astounding, and according to the astronauts who were actually there, they're closer to reality than anything that's gone before. * Irish Independent *Apollo Remastered by Andy Saunders is a wonder - the reproduction of the photographs taken over 50 years ago is truly amazing. His expert enhancement reveals astonishing detail. There are so many images I'd never seen before and it's a book to come back to again and again. It's also so much more than a collection of the most amazing photos, there's masses of information and context - a wonderful history of all the Apollo missions. Magnificent. -- Paul Franklin - Oscar Winning VFX Specialist, InterstellarSeeing historians like Andy Saunders produce such cutting-edge results is incredible. . . Not only has Andy done a remarkable job bringing more details to light, but his incredible work has also created a lot of public excitement -- Dr Brian Odom, acting NASA Chief HistorianAfter five decades, it's very rare that something comes along from Apollo that genuinely surprises me... but this is truly special. It changes everything, in an instant -- Mark McCaughrean, Senior Advisor for Science and Exploration, European Space AgencyJaw-dropping remastered NASA photos * CBS News *Andy Saunders' remastered images leave me stunned. They give me chills. This is as close as any of us will get to joining the Apollo astronauts on their historic missions to the moon-and it's a lot closer than we ever thought possible. This book, like all of his work, is much more than a thrill to behold; it's a profound contribution to our understanding of humanity's exploration of the heavens -- Jeff Shesol, author of Mercury RisingEven though I worked for NASA for 40 years, I can only view the work Andy does in digital restoration of analog imagery as innovative, creative, and a gift to the world. The precision, the detail, and the validity of his work on the old film from early human spaceflight is breathtaking to me - such incredibly valuable results and contributions to these historic events -- Jim Lewis, Command Recovery Pilot, Liberty Bell 7Andy Saunders' remarkable digital imaging skills are rewriting space history. Saunders is doing for Project Apollo what the James Webb Space Telescope has done for astronomy: bringing our greatest adventure into sharp and arresting focus -- George Leopold, author of The Supersonic Life & Times Of Gus GrissomAndy Saunders' Apollo Remastered is utterly superb. Beyond beautiful -- it will take your breath away. Why did we go to the Moon? This explains everything... -- Dallas CampbellA peerless photographic masterpiece - almost as audacious as Apollo itself. If you only buy one Apollo book before the decade is out make sure it's this one! A total treasure to pore over for a lifetime -- Dr Chris Riley - BAFTA nominated writer, filmmaker and co-producer of In The Shadow Of The MoonI can already say with total confidence that this will go down in history as one of the greatest books about the Apollo missions ever published. Andy is a wizard, and has brought the missions' images to life in a whole new way. -- Stuart Atkinson, author of A Cat’s Guide to the Night SkyAndy Saunders has created the highest quality Apollo photographs ever produced. So much thought has gone into the design and production - they are genuinely breathtaking new visions of one of humankind's greatest endeavors. * Digital Camera World Magazine *A masterpiece -- Tim PeakeRelive the wonder of the first humans on the Moon, now gloriously remastered and collected together in this gorgeous new book. The restored detail is astonishing, thanks to the wizardry of photo restorer Andy Saunders, who makes us feel like we are right there with them * IFLS *A wonderful volume on the whole Apollo program. As a geologist who worked closely with the astronauts and taught them how to photograph the Moon during the Apollo missions, I was amazed at the detail and clarity of these remastered versions Andy has produced, 50 years later. Also impressive is the research to produce such an accurate record. The information along with each photograph helps tell the story of the program in such an immersive way. He really has done a great deal for the legacy of the Apollo program -- Dr Farouk El-BazA handsome volume. . . The digitally restored images in Apollo Remastered bring NASA's moon voyages to life as never before -- Simon Ings * New Scientist, Best Books of the Year *In Mission Control, imagination pieced together grainy television images, crew voice reports and the flight plan, to portray mission events. Now, for the first time, APOLLO REMASTERED brings the glory of Apollo and the explorers into sharp focus. 50 years later, I can finally look over the shoulder of Mike Collins and Al Bean and see what they saw. I become part of the experience, as if I were a member of the crew. -- Gene Kranz, Apollo Flight DirectorApollo Remastered is a fine collection of remastered photographs that depicts the real essence of the Apollo program. It brought back many memories of my time during the missions - an incredible book that will surely be enjoyed for many generations to come -- Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 CommanderUsing cutting edge enhancement techniques, Andy Saunders has created the highest quality Apollo photographs ever produced. He's also produced the first ever clear image of the first man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. It's not surprising that his new book, Apollo Remastered has become a Sunday Times bestseller; showcasing photographs that are literally out of this world * ITV News *

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    Penguin Books Ltd Distrust that Particular Flavor

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    CRC Press Workshop Machining

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    Taylor & Francis Ltd Air Traffic Management

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  • A New Approach to Sediment Transport in the Design and Operation of Irrigation Canals

    CRC Press A New Approach to Sediment Transport in the Design and Operation of Irrigation Canals

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    Book SynopsisThe transport of sediment greatly influences the sustainability of an irrigation system. Erosion and deposition not only increase maintenance costs, but may result in an inequitable and inadequate distribution of irrigation water. Understanding the behaviour and transport of sediment allows efficient planning and reliable water delivery schedules, and ensures the controlled deposition of sediments, making maintenance activities more manageable. These lecture notes present a detailed analysis of sediment transport in irrigation canals, together with physical and mathematical descriptions of the behaviour. A mathematical model predicts the sediment transport, deposition and entrainment rate for various flow conditions and sediment inputs. The model is particularly suitable for the simulation of sediment transport in irrigation canals where flow and sediment transport are largely determined by the operation of flow control structures. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Open Channel Flow 3. Sediment Properties 4. Design Criteria for Irrigation Canals 5. Sediment Transport Concepts 6. SETRIC, A Mathematical Model for Sediment Transport in Irrigation Canals 7. The Sediment Transport Model and its Applications References List of Symbols Appendix A: Methods for Estimating the Total Sediment Transport Capacity in Irrigation Canals Appendix B: Methods to Predict the Friction Fraction Appendix C: Hydraulic Design of Irrigation Canals Appendix D: Description of the Main Aspects of the Regime Theory Appendix E: Glossary Index

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    CRC Press Metals Fertility and Reproductive Toxicity

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    Pearson Education L2 Diploma in Hairdressing Candidate Handbook

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  • Nikon D3000 For Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Nikon D3000 For Dummies

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    Book SynopsisProfessional photography advice for D3000 beginners The Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With the D3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along with an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time DSLR users.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9 Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 45 Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 65 Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos 87 Part II: Taking Creative Control 115 Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117 Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 157 Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193 Part III: Working with Picture Files 213 Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 215 Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 243 Part IV: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 267 Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 287 Index 313

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  • Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Beef Cattle 7 Chapter 1: The Rewards and Responsibilities of Raising Beef Cattle 9 Chapter 2: Bovine Basics: Understanding Cattle Terminology and Anatomy 23 Chapter 3: From Angus to Zebu: Looking at Beef Cattle Breeds and Traits 35 Part II: Preparing to Bring Home the Beef 53 Chapter 4: Home on the Range: Preparing Your Facilities 55 Chapter 5: Chow Time: Planning Your Feeding Program 79 Chapter 6: Exploring Pasture, Manure, and Water Management 107 Chapter 7: Choosing and Buying Cattle 127 Part III: Cattle Handling, Health, and Breeding 145 Chapter 8: Understanding and Properly Handling Cattle 147 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Cattle Healthy 165 Chapter 10: Addressing Common Cattle Ailments 191 Chapter 11: Breeding Cows and Caring for Pregnant Females 213 Chapter 12: Looking After Calves Young and Old 241 Part IV: Realizing Your Cattle Business Potential 261 Chapter 13: Turning Your Extra Pastures into a Money-Making Business 263 Chapter 14: Showing and Selling Cattle 275 Chapter 15: Managing Your Beef Business 293 Part V: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 16: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Cattle 313 Chapter 17: Ten (or so) Bizarre Bovine Behaviors and What They Mean 321 Index 327

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  • Handbook for Clinical Investigators

    Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook for Clinical Investigators

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis text is aimed at potential clinical investigators usually physicians, especialy those thinking about doing clinical trials to evaluate new drugs - mostly sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.Table of ContentsIn this book a respected clinical investigator shares his experiences and insights, so that others can share in the excitement of clinical research while avoiding some of the pitfalls that inevitably beset the clinical trialist. This book provides practical advice on how to interact with various ...monitors..., auditors, and project leaders running a trial. It also gives advice on how to recruit patients to the trials. The author examines subjects such as allocation of time, space, and staff. This book is predominantly aimed at doctors performing clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies and will be of great help to Heads of Clinical Research in pharmaceutical companies--also to academic staff in university clinical departments, particularly pharmacology.

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  • Fabrication and Welding Engineering

    CRC Press Fabrication and Welding Engineering

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    Book SynopsisThis brand new textbook by one of the leading engineering authors covers basic sheet-metal fabrication and welding engineering principles and applications in one volume - an unrivalled comprehensive coverage that reflects current working and teaching practice. It is fully up-to-date with the latest technical information and best practice and also includes chapters on non-technical but equally essential subjects such as health and safety, personal development and communication of technical information.Roger Timings covers these areas of mechanical engineering and workshop practice in a highly practical and accessible style. Hundreds of illustrations demonstrate the practical application of the procedures described. The text includes worked examples for calculations and key points to aid revision. Each chapter starts with learning outcome summaries and ends with exercises which can be set as assignemnts.The coverage is based on the SEMTA National OccupTable of ContentsPreface.Safety.Personal development.Materials.Using and communicating technical information.Measuring and marking out.Sheet metalwork.Platework.Structural steelwork.Pipe and tube fabrication.Joining (mechanical and adhesive bonding).Joining (manual welding processes).Joining (machine welding processes).Composite fabrication.Index.

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  • Grease Junkie

    Ebury Publishing Grease Junkie

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. As you'll discover in his incomparable memoir, inventor, mechanic, TV presenter and walking tall as the definition of the British eccentric, Edd China sees things differently. An unstoppable enthusiast from an early age, Edd had 35 ongoing car projects while he was at university, not counting the double-decker bus he was living in. Now he's a man with not only a runaround sofa, but also a road-legal office, shed, bed and bathroom. His first car was a more conventional 1303 Texas yellow Beetle, the start of an ongoing love affair with VW, even though it got him arrested for attempted armed robbery. A human volcano of ideas and the ingenuity to make them happen, Edd is exhilarating company. Join him on his wild, wheeled adventures; see inside his engineering heroics; go behind the scenes on Wheeler Dealers. Climb aboard his giant motorised shopping trolley, and let him take you into his parallel universe of possibility.

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