Böcker utgivna av David & Charles

Karmann Ghia built the majority of the original VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate. This book is THE essential guide to Beetle Cabriolets, now in an updated and revised new edition.The book also includes a chapter on the New Beetle.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Honda FireBlade experience, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!

The Essential Buyer's Guide carefully describes the 205 GTI models that enthusiasts love to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTI, through to the 1.9 GTI, and CTI cabriolet. When you consider a potential purchase armed with this book, it's just like have a Peugeot 205 expert by your side. Buy the right car at the right price.

The complete practical guide to modifying classic to modern VW Bus (Transporter) T1 to T5 suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance. Contains essential information on using aftermarket parts and interchangeable parts from other production vehicles to achieve great handling (and a lower stance if required). This edition includes many ne

Craft your dream wedding with over 40 romantic projects from top designers.

A collection of cross stitch samplers and gifts that can brighten up every corner of your home.

A guide to creative photography, exploring over 50 photographic techniques. Using over 300 images, it guides you through the various techniques, from architectural details to online calendars, panning to polarizing filters.

Offers over 30 designs for cakes, cupcakes, minicakes and cookies. This title presents step-by-step illustrated instructions that guide even the most novice decorator through the stages, from baking the cake to adding the finishing touches.

Allows you to look at the features in your trusty sewing machine and discover how practical functions and stitch settings can become creative goldmines.

Nine step-by-step technique-focused chapters to make up the quilt.

Reveals the golf tips and tricks that make a difference to the top professionals. This title covers the various aspects of the game from tee to green, offering advice on dealing with pressure - the ability that makes good golfers champions. It includes advice from some of the world-leading golfers.

A collection of essential techniques and projects for sewers of different abilities looking to create the perfect slip covers to give their upholstery and furniture a stylish fresh look. It offers advice and tips and tricks that help you along the way.

What if we all had to say goodbye to petrol cars tomorrow? Would you be ready?There might be several reasons why you're holding this book in your hand. Concern about the environment, determination to cut your fuel bill, or simply curiosity. Whatever the reason, the answer is within. This consumer guide is for housewives, petrol-heads, pedestrians, green activists, everyone - but most importantly, it's for YOU. It will introduce the electric car to potential advocates and opponents, revealing all the pros and cons. Is such a vehicle really what it promises to be - the perfect answer to the fuel crisis and environmental issues? Will your next car be electric? This book will help you find out.

Covers the attempts by major automakers such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash and Hudson to compete with the 'Big Three' in America. This book offers a look at the major makers, focusing on the innovations, styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed.

Employing modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork and stitchery, this title presents 25 sewn gifts that are quick to make. It also includes gifts for friends, family and home, and Christmas gifts.

Examines an important quarter century of the American Station Wagon - a time when it evolved into a practical, yet sometimes luxurious family transporter or business vehicle. This volume covers the histories of the major, minor and obscure station wagon manufacturers and models. It also features images of rarer Canadian versions.

A collection of techniques and projects for sewers of all abilities looking to create the perfect curtains to embellish their homes. It includes twelve projects from a variety of designers that allow you to put the techniques into practise and create headings, valances, linings and pelmets for your curtains.

There's no place like home...and there's no place quite like your home. So learn how to sew unique and personalized projects that make the best of your nest.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique points system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. Don't buy a TR7 or TR8 without this book's help!

Two designs from one Jelly Roll make the fabric go further and are ideal for smaller projects that are quicker to complete.

Features eight cleverly-constructed projects that can each be completed in just one weekend. This title helps you discover the unique versatility and accessibility of acrylics - they can be used as watercolours on paper and as oil on canvas. It also includes an insight into artist's materials, hot tips and gallery exercises to take things further.

Features a collection of jewellery and accessory projects, all handmade using delicate mini mosaic tiles and millefiore glass beads. This title features pretty projects that include matching earrings and necklaces, bangles, hair accessories, rings, key rings, luggage labels and jewellery storage ideas.

Clever techniques for using precut fabric collections from the bestselling authors whose jelly roll books have sold over 300,000 copies! Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts provides seventeen beautiful projects that show readers how to get the most from their precut fabric bundles. The projects range from smaller lap quilts to full-sized bed quilts, and each is made from one jelly roll, layer cake, charm pack, or a combination, making the quilts quick and economical. Using the latest fabrics, the authors provide a main quilt and an alternative colorway for added versatility. Simple step-by-step instructions and illustrations make creating quilts from bundles accessible to quilters of all abilities. Published with the support of Moda Fabrics.

Offers twelve practical quilt projects. This book includes designs that come with a colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams.

A practical and illustrated hands-on guide that takes you step-by-step through examination and purchase of Jaguar's highly-developed flagship saloon, which took the company from the Leyland years into private ownership once more.

Charts the models that an enthusiast has to own, from the iconic late model MkI with its pocket rocket 1.8-litre engine and 5-speed box, through to the exclusive, extremely powerful and much sought after limited edition Rallye Golf. This book offers advice on what is worth restoring and what is likely to cost a new owner an un-recoupable fortune.

Shows those who draws and paints how to tap into a vast resource for their work - the envisaged and remembered scenes that form their own imagination. This text leads readers through a development course, demonstrating how they can access their own imaginations to create distinctive images.

Learn how to adapt the featured designs to make useful keepsakes and unique gifts in the Jungle Inspirations section, and discover fascinating facts about the animals throughout the book.Projects range in size and complexity but incredible detail is always achieved, whether you are stitching from a single page or a four page chart.

Get to know your scrap bag and you'll always be ready with unique gifts.