Bøger af Paul Carpenter

Whips of one sort or another have been around for centuries where the predominant material used in their construction was leather. Not so now, before the handling and use of leather left whip making in the domain of those skilled with such materials but the humble nylon Paracord now enables anyone with the will and determination to make their own robust, strong whip at a fraction of the price of a leather one. If you are such a person, then read within these pages and learn how to make one, or all three of the whips covered in this manual.

The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to 'have a go'. The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with great enthusiasm and passion, but with little knowledge. It confirms that 'where there is a will, there is a way' and knowledge will follow. The author found himself on a 'voyage of discovery', supported by joining clubs, talking to people, asking questions and then simply 'having a go'. You don't need to be an engineer to make a start and many outstanding engines and railways have been built by people from all walks of life. How to choose the most appropriate design and what equipment will be required to succeed is discussed. Steps are presented for building a steam locomotive, an electric locomotive, rolling stock and finally track, all illustrated by photographs and drawings to inform, guide, and encourage. It reviews some published steam locomotive designs and shows how they can be modified to perform better, using modern analytical techniques. Operating a miniature passenger hauling railway is great fun. Lessons learned are shared through all the activities in the book. Everything can be achieved by enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a commitment to overcome challenges. Have a read, join a club, cut metal and embark on your own 'voyage of discovery'!And remember -- Engineering is a great and exciting profession!

In this book you will be offered tips and suggestions on how to get your own urban homestead up and running and even what you can do to make an income from it. If you are looking for an organic food source that you can be sure is not full of chemicals or genetically engineered then checking this book out will help guide you in starting your own homestead or mini farm. Perhaps you have been thinking about growing your own foods due to all of the media coverage going on dealing with the dark side of the agricultural industry. Where the focus is more about producing food for profit rather than nutrition. Plants have been modified at their DNA levels in order to grow at accelerated rates coupled with synthetic chemicals to help them grow faster. These are sure good enough reasons to want to start your own homestead. You will find the tips and suggestions offered in this book easy to follow, as well as being beneficial in starting up a mini farm or homestead. Not only will homesteading be much better for your health, but it will also be very cost effective as well. In the long run you find that mini farming or homesteading is going to be much easier on your pocket book compared to buying organic foods from a grocery store. As I am sure you are aware that the cost of organic fruits and vegetables is very expensive when buying them from a grocery store. They are inexpensive when you grow them yourself. Growing your own veggies will allow you to cut the middle costs out as you will become the cultivator and the vendor of your own fruits and veggies. Once you get the feel for growing your own produce you will enjoy it as a fulfilling hobby that you will reap many benefits from or you may branch out to it becoming a source of income for you. You will find the information collected in this book most helpful in getting you started with your own mini farm or homestead.

Using over 130 Black and White photos, you are taken through the basic processes of leather carving, stamping while making a quiver and a belt. Plus the use of rawhide and leather lace for braiding and fid work - includes instructions for two pineapple knots. Other books in this series also by Paul Carpenter; The leather lace Bullwhip Leather Armour Archers Craft All of which are contained within the larger craft book; Leather and Wood Crafts

Geared mainly to the leather hobbyist with some braiding experiance, This book will show you how to make a cowhide bullwhip in my unique way. Also contains tips and tricks of leather braiding and cutting lace.Other books in this series;Archers CraftLeather ArmourLeather ProjectsAll taken from Pauls Book;Leather and Wood Crafts

You never know what's around the next corner and if I hadn't been inquisitive enough to find out, I wouldn't have experienced many of the sights and sounds beyond my horizon that I've seen while creating this book.Such as the realization of hearing the sound of nothing amongst the giants of Norway, or falling asleep to the singing of Maori in New Zealand nor (especially nice for a truck driver like me) sitting 10,000 feet up in the Sierra Nevada's early in the morning drinking my coffee without the sight of a single person or vehicle, although this was the case during most of my wilderness trips.Includes 80 photos of the locations in:Yosemite national park,The Adirondacks,Scottish Highlands,Austria, Norway and New Zealand.

A photo guide to makinga long Bowa flat bowPlus the all important arrows and bow string

It's the start of a new season and founder Joe Maplin announces that he is setting up a camp in the Bahamas. He needs female yellowcoats to go and work out there and the annual 'Miss Yellowcoat' competition will decide who is to go. Rivalry between the girls is fierce, with Sylvia and Gladys joint forerunners to win the coveted yellow sash.