Bøger udgivet af David & Charles

It's a windy autumn day and the forest friends are out catching falling leaves for luck. Nim wants to break his all-time record of five lucky leaves before tea time ...

Worzel is still an enormous Lurcher with 'issues.' Now in his 4th year with his forever family, life is changing. As the children grow up and spread their wings, Worzel's world should be more peaceful. As life rolls on, a changing of the guard brings new challenges and whilst Worzel might be ready for an easy life, his family has other plans ...

As more and more people are looking for personalized gifts, this collection of 50 DIY gifts provides a rich source of inspiration and step-by-step projects. With handmade gifts ranging from easy jewellery projects to simple sewing patterns to quick ideas with paper, yarn and clay, this book will be your go-to manual for DIY gifts forever!

Want to upgrade to fully programmable engine management but don't know how? Then this book will come to your rescue! Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of photographs and diagrams will empower you to upgrade your car's lighting, instrumentation, sound and engine management systems, and much more.

Benefit from Chris Rooke's years of experience with Triples, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. This is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Trident or Rocket III of your dreams!

City boy Philip Dixon quickly realises that he has much to learn when he starts his farming career. Enjoy hilarious incidents, mysterious country ways, romance, and the rewards and hardships of a farming life.

Puppy education from the puppy's perspective! Presenting the key skills that a dog needs to cope with life, this book aims to help owners develop a fulfilling relationship with their puppy, helping him to behave in an appropriate manner and develop resilience, whilst maintaining good welfare. The skills taught are incorporated into everyday life so that training time is reduced, and practising good manners and appropriate behaviour become a way of life.

You can't beat the satisfaction of baking (and eating) your own loaf, or the delicious aroma it creates as it bakes in your oven. Bread making isn't a labour-intensive process but you do need a bit of time and some forward planning. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the recipes and you'll soon be on your way to a fantastic loaf.

In this unique book, author Julian Edgar takes you around the world to see an astonishing series of engineering marvels. Through over 170 original photos, accompanied by a thoroughly researched text, you'll experience the first rocket range, the fastest cars, and the awesome technology of the Cold War.

Stride out with your dog from a campsite. Follow nearby footpaths and byways to explore the surrounding countryside. This book will guide you on 46 different walks that allow you and your dog to enjoy the diversity of the British landscape, and return to the campsite invigorated and exhilarated.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert at your side. Benefit from Neil Murray's years of P1800 experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a true professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Celebrating the unique, individual characters of dogs, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The terrific dogs pictured in the book have not been asked to perform tricks; they are simply demonstrating their zest for life, oblivious to the click of the camera.

Help your little ones to enjoy hours of imaginary play with this wonderful collection of sewing patterns for DIY kids' dress up accessories. Author Jessica Near has designed a range of masks, paws and tails for days of dressing up fun.

"Fancy a wardrobe full of luxurious leather accessories without the painful price tag? This collection of 20 luxe leather projects is perfect if you're looking for original, high quality projects made from leather, all of which can be made on a domestic sewing machine or with hand stitching. Choose from small projects to get started such as a keyring, card case, small purse and super-useful earphone holder, right up to the ultimate leather laptop case and a really chic foldover clutch for instant style credentials. Learn all the skills you'll need to make these projects and be surprised at how little equipment is necessary to create these stunning leather makes. Impress friends and family with your hand crafted leather accessories--you'll never be short of ideas for what to make as the perfect gift for everyone in your life!"--provided by Amazon.com.

Modifying your car for increased performance? You need this book! It shows you how to easily measure on the road the gains and losses of changing air intakes, exhausts, cams and turbos. Also learn how to test suspension, brakes and car aerodynamics - accurately and at low cost.

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

Purchasing a TVR S-Series needn't be a daunting proposition. Led by a voice of experience - someone who works on these cars on a daily basis - this guide is the perfect accompaniment when viewing one of these hand-built sports cars. A TVR S-Series is a potential bargain and, with this guide, you've just improved your odds of finding a good one!

The distinguished 130-year history of the Triumph company from original pedal cycles, to the first Triumph cars, and then every model up to the end of production. The authors reveal the in-house politics of the company, its design and engineering achievements, competition activities, and its international sales and marketing success.

If you are interested in buying a Lotus Europa, this book will give you the background information and technical details to ensure you purchase the car you want. Written by an author with experience of restoring classic Lotuses, the book will give you the knowledge you need to identify and assess any potential purchase.

This book an inside look behind the scenes at the top-secret planning, build-up, and spectacular success of Mike Hailwood's amazing comeback in 1978, 20 years after his debut at the age of 18. Written by his maisnager and friend, Ted Macauley, it is also a tribute to a remarkable man.

Want to restore, modify or repair your car's electrical and/or electronic systems? This handbook is a must-read that takes you from the basics of circuits right through to diagnosing and repairing complex electronic car systems.

This book is a love story between people and their dogs, showcasing the special bond and relationship that is not only a privilege but a blessing. Stephanie's retelling of the stories, together with her lovingly-made felt models, demonstrate her respect for this unique relationship.

Buying a 1st-generation Discovery can be complicated. This book helps you identify potential problems, and explains the model variants to help you make the right choice. It aims to make the buying process, and subsequent ownership, both painless and enjoyable, and is an ideal guide for both enthusiast buyers and investors or collectors.