Bøger udgivet af David & Charles

Learn how to perfect the prettiest trend in cake decorating - using edible flowers and herbs to decorate your cakes and bakes - with over 30 beautiful cakes from celebrity baker Juliet Sear.

A guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 of your dreams. It is packed with advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche can fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle.

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

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Dr. Brett Johnson's years of real ownership experience, 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!

Rootes Cars of the 50s, 60s & 70s is the only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.

A comprehensive text that is highly relevant (even indispensable) to every dog and cat carer. Bursting with up-to-date information on all important areas of animal health, the information in this book will help maintain good health, or offer help during an illness.

A defining era in motorsport documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour, from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, and the 1970s when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport for ever.

Revealing the inside story of Carroll Shelby's last quarter century: the legend, the man, and the vehicles he helped develop with the author: Ford GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Super Snake, secret projects, and the return of "Daisy," the last Shelby Cobra.

The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home. Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques. This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.

A full-colour comprehensive guide to all Austin cars built from 1948 until the end of production in the 1990s, with an informative history, detailed model-by-model comparisons and technical information.

An on trend collection of 8 crochet barefoot sandals patterns from 4 individual designers. These crocheted sandals are the perfect summer craft project for holidays, festivals, weddings and hanging out on the beach. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced crocheter you will find the perfect patterns for you in this irrestible collection.

If you are interested in buying a Lotus Elan or Plus 2 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.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Triumph experience, 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!

The comprehensive buyer's guide to the Model A Ford, covering all the variants, and what it's like to drive and maintain a Model A. This guide helps you to decide what you really want, and exactly what to look for when viewing and comparing cars.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of MGF & TF 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!

The BMW Z4 is a superb, exciting sports car, available as a Roadster or Coupe with nine different engine versions. This Essential Buyer's Guide shows you what to choose and what to avoid, with all the facts and figures needed to negotiate and buy the right car for you.

An in-depth look at one of the world's greatest scooter marques, including detailed information on the main Italian-built models, the Lambretta Concessionaires machines and British dealer specials.

The essential reference to modern buttercream icing techniques, with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography, plus over 40 stunning cakes to make at home, from cupcakes to tiered wedding cakes. From the perfect buttercream recipe to creating textures, painting with buttercream, pattern transfers and stencilling with buttercream.

For all owners - and would-be owners - of three-wheeled Morgans, this is an invaluable book, packed with genuinely useful information.Starting with a detailed look at the Morgan motor company's history, Ken Hill goes on to describe the marque's motorsport record, and thoroughly chronicles the evolution of all three-wheeler models since 1910.

Aided by various TR Specialists, ample photographic support, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail the characteristics of the various Triumph TR Sports cars, what to look out for when purchasing one & how to restore it cost effectively.

A step-by-step illustrated guide to restoring and improving the suspension, steering and wheels of your classic car, this easy to follow manual is fully illustrated, and packed with useful tips and techniques.

Ian Falloon's authoritative history of the marque - expanded and brought up to date for this 6th edition - tells the inside story of Ducati's chequered path to glory, and describes every model, from the original 48cc Cucciolo to today's exotic Superbikes.

How to draw and paint cars of all types and ages. The author distils many years of artistic and automotive experience into a book to help and encourage those keen to draw and paint cars themselves, for pleasure or as a career. With around 135 illustrations and helpful step-by-step techniques, this is a must-have for any budding automotive artist.

A brand new pattern book from popular designer Tone Finnanger. 12 adorable projects are themed around coast and countryside, with motifs of lemons, trees, birds, octopuses, mermaids, jellyfish, whales and starfish, including two quilts, pillows, soft toys and fabric bowls - all made in the latest Tilda fabrics.

The story of Charles B Franklin, a successful Irish motorcycle racer, who became design engineer at the Indian motorcycle factory in Springfield, MA, USA. He designed the Indian Scout and Chief, two iconic models that helped give American heavyweight V-twin motorcycles an enduring popularity.

Buying a first-generation Range Rover can be a minefield. There are multiple variants and problems that can prove expensive. The aim of this book is to make the buying process, and subsequent ownership, both painless and enjoyable. It is an ideal guide for both enthusiast buyers and investors or collectors.

STOP! Don't buy a Mercedes-Benz 280-560SL or SLC without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Chris Bass's years of Mercedes ownership: learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional.

Takes the reader from budget racing car concept to the car's appearance on the racetrack, in easily comprehensible steps. This title describes in detail the processes involved in the construction, as is the equipment necessary to carry them out. It includes 200 photos, as well as step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

The definitive history of Triumphs two most popular models in the 1940s and 1950s In depth information on the Thunderbird not previously available. Year-on-year development history on both models. Year-by-year engine and frame numbering enabling correct identification. Colour schemes used throughout the model life. Photographs and colour prints showing each model in detail. Competition success and achievements for both models.