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Topics covered:Step-by-step demonstrationsImportance of light and how to create harmony, tone and colourEmphasis on drawing, sketching and plein-air paintingInstruction on painting water and skies, as well as coastal scenesAdvice on painting trips in Britain and abroad

George Brough started building motorcycles shortly after the WW I. The machines were named Brough Superior to distinguish them from his father's Brough machines and to denote the highest levels of performance and quality of manufacture. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the name Brough Superior was synonymous with the very best in motorcycle design.

The Dorset and East Devon region is characterized by a variety of beautiful landscapes and a wealth of exciting geology, including such features as Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Chesil Beach, the fossil-laden cliffs of Lyme Regis and the red cliffs of East Devon.

This book details the evolution of British post-war jungle webbing equipment and examines the items used specifically during the Malayan Emergency and later, the Borneo Confrontation.

Contains the story of ancient oceans, forests, shallow seas and ice. This book shows how, over millions of years, the limestone landscape has been laid down at the bottom of tropical seas, deformed by movements in the earth's crust and shaped giant glaciers.

A guide to graphology demonstrates how one's handwriting can be used to identify both physical and mental strengths and weaknesses. Working on the premise that handwriting is actually 'brain writing', the author demonstrates how the structure of the writing can give vital clues to the personality behind it.

Covers various aspects of the work of the dog groomer. This book helps owners, students and professional dog groomers develop their skills and knowledge.

* A concise guide to the training aids on the market, their uses and their pros and cons * From the traditional martingale to the most recent innovations, this handy book gives all the essential information on the subject * Clear, informative photographs illustrate throughout

Brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sitesComprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft typesList of HQ units based at the airfieldDetails of memorialsMaps and plans of almost every airfieldLocation detailsSelection of period photographs

Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings.

Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. This work covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author.

Model engineers have been making models of internal combustion engines since the invention of the real thing, but it has always been surrounded by a mystique, and a perceived difficulty that has put many people off. This book looks at this subject.

With arena exercises designed to fine-tune rider coordination and communication and improve transitions, rhythm, flexion, accuracy, and balance, this indispensable collection of schooling techniques will revitalize flatwork sessions. These exercises provide a range of patterns that will keep the rider and the horse challenged.

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

Provides practical advice that can help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game.

Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, and it stimulates the spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. This is a guide to the causes and treatment of dampness.

Few learn Latin in school and young lawyers with minimal knowledge of the language experience difficulty as they continue to meet it, particularly in old reported cases, academic articles and statutes. This book is aimed at those disadvantaged by the deteriorating standing of Latin in our education system and by its use as legal terminology.

In order to maximise their performance in training and in matches, rugby players need to understand the importance of energy and nutrients and their role in the working of the body. It is also vitally important that they make appropriate food choices and that they eat and drink those foods in the correct quantities. This informative book clearly explains which foods and fluids, when consumed in the right amounts at the correct times, will help players perform to the best of their ability.

Topics covered:Tools and materialsPainting and texturingArchitectural modelsPeople, trees and organic elementsMoving partsFurniture and dressings

Interior design is a multidiscipline profession blending spatial, technical and aesthetic knowledge. This title explores various aspects of this design skill, from sketching to record information, through orthographics and development to analyse the problem, to presentation drawing to communicate the solution.

Aims to take you on a journey of exploration into the heart of the world that paints pictures and tells stories with one of the most basic of all materials - light.

Since "Gemmology" was published, readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice.This third edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement and identification, as well as the latest test instruments and laboratory techniques.

A useful reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions. This volume is also intended to be a textbook of trees aimed at arboriculture, horticulture and forestry students studying at National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels.

Portrays the beauty of this age-old craft of letter carving in stone, alongside practical instruction. This book guides through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs; explains a proportioning system for classical Roman capitals; and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations.

Snowdonia has a great story to tell, of ancient oceans, mountains, volcanoes and climate change. The mountain landscape of Snowdonia is the result of everything that has happenend to it over geological time - the product of the ancient landscapes that went before it, and fragments of which are preserved by rocks and landforms within the landscape.

Repairing, even just painting, an old house with some of today''s conventional building materials could begin processes leading to decay, or bring about changes that erode interest and value. Old house owners have a big investment to protect and many will want to do this as economically and sustainably as possible.

This title charts the evolution and history of one of Britain's principal commercial vehicle manufacturers. Commer underwent several name changes as it acquired, and was acquired by, several other companies. whilst creating some of the world's most innovative commercial vehicles.

This profusely illustrated volume forms a step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches. Donald de Carle was a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, and the author of many standard works on the subject of horology, who based his writings on many years of practical experience.

This text is written for all companies, student and professional, who are interested in non-text-based theatre and aims to shine a practical light on the passionate business of the devising process.

Product knowledge and an enthusiasm for the target market are essential ingredients of any business, but they are not the only ones. Indeed, business sense and acumen are ultimately more important - without them, product knowledge and enthusiasm may not be enough to keep the business alive.