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Gives an illustrated overview of the webbing straps, holsters, carriers and haversacks used by American combat troops from before World War One to the Vietnam War. This book is useful for students of American uniform and equipment, modellers, re-enactors and collectors.

"Chess Openings" explains the principles which underlie correct opening play and shows how they can be developed to produce strong positions for attack and defense in different situations. Mike Basman consolidates these lessons by investigating five classic openings--the Queen's Gambit, Giuoco Piano, Nimzo-Indian, Morra Gambit, and Sicilian Dragon--which together can be used to form the basis of a formidable opening repertoire.

The Complete Guide to Living with Thatch contains a wealth of practical information and advice for all those who live in or who are contemplating buying a thatched house, old or new. It also provides a unique reference guide and record of the hundreds of attractive thatched villages and curiosities- to visit in the British Isles.

In this title "Master Craftsman" Gerald Wingrove discusses many of the techniques and potential pitfalls of the advancing modeller's skill.

On 20 August 1980 Reinhold Messner reached the summit of Everest - alone and without the use of oxygen. This is an account of his extraordinary achievement. Messner describes his journey through Tibet and identifies with mountaineers who went before him, such as Mallory, Irvine and Wilson.

This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, from normal and malpresentations, and the sick in-lamb ewe to abortion and the health of the newborn lamb.

Royal Enfield was one of the best-known names of the British motorcycle industry, but curiously its products have never received the adulation bestowed on the products of Triumph, BSA and others. In this complete history, Mick Walker looks at all aspects of these good-looking, innovative machines.

Provides a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player. This book is divided into three parts: The Violin Makers; The Workshop, Tools and Materials; and, Violin Construction. It also provides a record of the history, social background, lives and work of the great violin makers of the past.

The outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the personal equipment worn by the infantryman thanks to an American officer named Anson Mills and the skills of the company created to produce his design - the 1908 equipment set made in woven cotton web. By the outbreak of WW2, the British infantry had new 1937 pattern equipment, whose design reflected a new generation of weapons and tactics. This proved unequal to the special demands of jungle warfare in the Far East: so 1944 saw yet another set of kit. In this book the author offers collectors and students of militaria a detailed review of these infantry equipments which spanned the British soldier's combat experience throughout most of the 20th century.

Whether you are an established smallholder, or just starting to take the first tentative steps towards farming at your home, this book contains a wealth of useful information on all the key aspects of small-scale agriculture.

This manual is intended as a primer for the newcomer or those taking up a class of study. The book contains information on reading patterns, on mounting lace and advice on changing the scale of the lace. Ideas are given for coloured lace and a number of projects are included.

Stanley Hooker joined the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1949 and tugged a rather reluctant company into the jet age, determined to give real competition to Rolls-Royce. So successful was he that in 1966 Rolls-Royce decided the best thing to do was to spend 63.6 million pounds and buy its rival. By this time there was scarcely a single modern British aero-engine for which Hooker had not been responsible.

The guide to waterfowl available from one of the top breeders in the country, with photographs of the author's own birds.

In the late 1960s, the old Rover Company put everything it knew into a complex luxury saloon codenamed P8. At the same time, it planned to branch out into a new sector of the market with a stunningly advanced mid-engined sports car prototype that became a formal project with the codename of P9. However, with the forced merger into British Leyland in 1968, Rover found itself squeezed between Triumph and Jaguar: neither marque welcomed the new sports car, and Jaguar particularly did not welcome the new luxury saloon. Little by little, Rover's plans were undermined, and in 1970 the sports car was killed off, followed by the luxury saloon, which was axed in 1971, a mere six months before production was due to start. Just a year later, Rover itself ceased to exist as a separate business after a forced merger with Triumph.

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delightful ideas will be enjoyed by anyone armed with a pair of scissors and a creative imagination.

This practical book is an inspiring guide to the innovative technique that combines ink and dry coloured pencil, and explores a wealth of natural subjects from berries to butterflies. Packed with examples and learning points, it explains the different methods of mark-making in ink and drawing with coloured pencils. For those new to the technique, Helen Hanson encourages you to develop an individual style and, for those who enjoyed her first book, she explores a new world of subjects. This book is a treasure trove of ideas and examples that both artists and lovers of nature will enjoy.

Hornby can trace its roots back to the very start of the 20th century and has since become one of the most iconic names in toy manufacturing, whose toys have delighted generations of children and collectors around the world. Its rich history is intertwined with that of many other famous toymakers, and today Hornby is the custodian of several heritage brands, including Airfix, Corgi and Scalextric. The Hornby Book of Collectable Toys vibrantly tells the story of their magical world of toys, from the early Meccano years through to the present day. Drawing on his experiences as an author, photographer, and interviewer of some of the greatest names in the British toy industry, Arthur Ward brings the industry to life. Packed with original colour photos, many previously unpublished, enthusiasts and novices will find something for them within these pages.

Embark on a remarkable journey with The Ultimate Adventure Guide, the go-to companion for exploring the exhilarating world of adventure sports and activities. Packed with breathtaking photography, this guide delves into the origins of each sport and traces its evolution into unique disciplines.

This practical guide explains and demonstrates how to create beautiful furniture with botanical themes and paint effects. Packed with examples and advice, it takes you through the full process from first preparing the item to achieving a professional finish. It emphasises the importance of observation to successful design, and the key essentials of scale, proportion and balance. With over 300 photos, this book is for everyone keen on upcycling and transforming a plain piece of furniture into a prized feature.

Canicross for Fun and Fitness is the essential guide to running safely with your dog. Taking a dog-centred approach, this book covers every stage of your canicross journey. Filled with practical advice and inspiring stories from the canicross community, it includes everything you need to get started and succeed in this enjoyable sport.

The aeroplanes of the Shuttleworth Collection span the first 40 years of aviation from the 1909 Blériot to the late 1940s; these rare and often unique machines are still regularly flown and displayed over the aerodrome at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. This book, written by the Collection's pilots, past and present, puts the reader in the cockpits of these amazing machines as they fly over the English countryside. THE SHUTTLEWORTH COLLECTION is a private collection begun by Richard Shuttleworth - pilot, racing driver, self-taught mechanic and heir to the Old Warden Park Estate in Bedfordshire. He had a passion for rescuing old aircraft and vehicles, which he brought to the Estate to restore and maintain. Richard died in 1940 whilst flying with the RAF; after the war his mother set up a charity to preserve his heritage.

This practical book explains how printmakers can be more ecological in their practice. It suggests small changes an artist can make from, for example, tracking their materials to making ink from home-sourced pigment. In meaningful ways, it inspires art practices that benefit the environment and enrich understanding of the making process. Above all, it encourages ways of exploring the potential of print in expressive and challenging ways that do not hurt the planet.

Although it can seem daunting, constructing sheet metal panels by hand is very much within the scope of the amateur restorer working from their own home workshop with the minimum of equipment. Often panels that are sold to replace the originals on historic and classic vehicles are not a good fit. Therefore, to achieve a more accurate fit, making your own panels can be the best solution. This accessible book shows how to make, repair and fit sheet metal body panels for historic and classic vehicles.

Krokbragd - Contemporary Weaving With Colour is a practical guide to all aspects of this popular Norwegian weaving technique. With over 400 beautiful photographs and step-by-step instruction, it gives a detailed account of the techniques used by the author and other contemporary weavers. Written for weavers of all abilities, it features vibrant designs and patterns, and shows how this age-old Scandinavian technique can be given a 21st century twist to create stunning contemporary work.

This book is a comprehensive and inspiring guide to the versatile art of digital embroidery. Packed with techniques, ideas and finished examples, it explains how to create exciting, vibrant designs using stitch, colour and texture. Its clear and detailed instructions explain the process fully, giving tips and troubleshooting advice throughout, so you too can start to paint with threads and enjoy the potential of this latest embroidery frontier.

Between the 1950s and 1971, the halcyon days of long-distance endurance motor racing, Porsche embodied the up-and-coming manufacturer, progressing inexorably from reliable class-winner to outright victor - a platform they consolidated and never rescinded. This book focuses on the six distinct Porsche models that raced from 1963 to 1971. Porsche created a series of racing cars - the 904, 906, 910, 907, 908 and 917 - to run in the FIA-regulated International Sports Car Championship Group 6 Prototype class, the Group 4 World Sportscar Championship, and European Hillclimb Championship events held during that period. These races lasted either 24 hours, 12 hours or 6 hours, or were categorised by distance: 1,000km, 500km or 500 miles. Events took place annually at European tracks including Le Mans, Nürburgring, Monza, Spa-Francorchamps and Brands Hatch, and in the USA at Daytona and Sebring. Chronicling each season, this visually stunning volume records Porsche's multitude of successes. With over 300 outstanding images, many previously unseen, including professional photos and factory archive pictures, and featuring interviews with heroic Porsche racing drivers - with the Foreword written by two-times Le Mans winner Gijs van Lennep - this book tells the thrilling story of Porsche's rise from consistent class-winner to incontrovertible outright victor.

From guiding the showjumping horse through flatwork and the initial stages of training, to the collecting ring and competitions, 100 Exercises for Showjumping aims to cover all aspects of training with a wide range of exercises for all types of showjumping horses and ponies.

A Witch's Year is a compendium of magic, lore, rituals, observances, spells, crafts, meditations, visualisations and all manner of practices that will bring you into a deeper relationship with all the beings who share this world with us, with the spirit world and with the gods. Written by one of Britain's most well-respected and influential witches, and superbly illustrated by Nooka Shepherd, with every passing month, you will discover how this great tide works through your magical life: how the great time cycles animate life, about the goddesses and gods, the world of spirit, and how to live here in this world now. Praise for A Witch's Year 'An excellent handbook of seasonal magic and celebration, the work of a very experienced and informed practitioner, with a rich abundance of original rituals, spells and handicrafts.' Ronald Hutton ~ Professor of history and author 'In A Witch's Year, the fabulously erudite and straight-talking Levannah Morgan guides us through the rhythmic pulses of magic; the season, the tides, the phases of the moon and more. Each month she shares practical things to do, ways of marking and connecting with the magic and the raw physicality of the season, as well as meditations and ritual work. Expect athames and knitting needles as magical tools here, and advice on natural dyes as well as esoteric theory.' Julian Vayne ~ British independent scholar and authorNooka Shepherd is a multi-media artist who explores the internal landscapes in paint, sculpture and embroidery. Nooka's work shares a deeply personal and intimate relationship with the natural world.