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In an age that has seen unparalleled interest in personal food production, this title provides an introduction to breeding and rearing lamb for home consumption.

'Zero Carbon' is an abstract concept for most people, but we have lived energy-profiligate lifestyles for too long on finite fossil-fuel resources. We now face potential environmental catastrophe from climate change and global warming, with a continuing exponentially expanding global population that doubles every four decades.

The name 'Great Western Railway' immediately conjures up images of Stars, Castles and Kings, the legendary express passenger locomotives that were the envy of the world in their day. This book details the history and development of all the classes of pannier tanks, from mid-Victorian age to the end of London Underground steam locomotives in 1971.

Looks at the LMS/BR Class 7 4-6-0 rebuilt locomotives, including the rebuilt Jubilees, the rebuilt Patriots and the rebuilt Royal Scots. This book includes hundreds of photographs and feedback from the original crews that operated the engines.

A guide to modifying or upgrading a camper van interior at home. It breaks down each task down into step-by-step photography and instructions, from the initial design stages, right through to expanding the camper van with awnings and elevating roofs.

Small-scale pig keeping is expanding, not only in the countryside but also in urban areas. However, at the outset the prospect of owning pigs can be frightening for the uninitiated. This title guides the reader through the day-to-day routine of looking after pigs and provides essential information.

Designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy, this book gives advice on modernizing and improving a VW Bay Window camper van. It provides guidance on how to fit a wide range of simple and more sophisicated upgrades to bring a Bay Window into the 21st century.

Demonstrates the approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. This book introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments. It is packed with illustrations, examples and advice on stone selection, working, and more.

Power has become the common currency of training discussions amongst the growing number of cyclists who have splashed out on a power meter. This book shows that you don't have to be a pro cyclist, triathlete, or coach to reap the benefits of training with a power meter.

Provides a comprehensive history of manufacturers, including the principal people involved and covers the various mechanical clock movements that were produced. This book informs readers how they can identify and date almost all of the clocks they are likely to encounter. It will be a key reference for horologists and horoligical students.

With technical specifications and over 150 colour photographs, this book includes the history of Dolomites' ancestors, and a guide to buying and owning these iconic saloons. It shows the range of quality sporting saloons that started with the Triumph 1300 and was in production from 1965-80.

Presents a commemorative history of fifty years of the iconic Ford Transit van, from the launch of the first-generation Transit in 1965, right up to the present day. This book includes production and development of all eight generations and variants of Transits. It also features specification guides, awards, and sales figures.

From the initial plans and planning applications, through to finding contractors and buying materials, managing the different stages, completing the work and tying up any loose ends, this book provides invaluable guidance and helps the reader to avoid the many pitfalls that await the unprepared and unsuspecting.

This book explores the development of British webbing equipment starting with the 1958-pattern equipment right up to modern-day modular concepts. Contents include:

The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers.

Shows how to paint abstracts and explains how to approach and understand abstract art. This title moves the teaching of art from a doing level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium to a thinking level. It develops the thinking and doing processes together and leads the reader to an understanding of this genre.

Whether your interest is in developing an understanding of top-class, championship-level tactics, in improving your play at handicap level, or even in just playing at home and wanting to get a better understanding of the game, Complete Croquet will prove to be invaluable.

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

Traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin and Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced.

Family history research has come a long way as the internet makes information easily accessible to all. However, the documents and records are still the same whether viewed electronically, on microfilm or fiche, or in their original form. This practical book focuses on these essential documents in England and Wales.

Without doubt, in the British Isles, reservoirs provide the best, and the most accessible and affordable opportunity for catching rainbow and brown trout with an artificial fly. In whatever part of the country you reside, there will probably be at least one day-ticket reservoir close to your home that is stocked with trout.

Topics covered include:Where to go to find a rescue dog and what to expectThe early days when the dog is settling into its new homeCanine requirementsCommon behavioural concernsChildren and dogs

Provides practical advice that helps you become a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book guides you through the full scope of painting in pastels.

More than fifteen thousand rose species and cultivars are grown worldwide. This title presents the history behind rose names. It reveals how people, communities and cultures across the globe and throughout the ages have identified the living things that matter to them most.

Eskrima, which is also known as Arnis [De Mano] or Kali, is the indigenous martial art of the Philippine Islands. Dynamic and flexible, with a wide range of training methods it can be practised by students of all ages and levels of fitness.

Foreword by Professor Tariq Muneer

A textbook prepared for college students on equine degree courses. Dealing with the business management side of working in the horse industry, it contains advice on subjects such as marketing and market research, preparing a business plan, raising finance, meeting investors, taxation and insurance, employing staff, and finance management.

Have you got what it takes to make a successful career from teaching riding? Ross Algar offers first-hand advice on how to establish yourself in this field of work and then how to move up the ranks. With essential advice for practically every teaching situation, this is an equine career training book like no other.

We all want to feel good about ourselves and yoga provides a way of realising our potential so that we can enjoy a full life. Whether you are a complete beginner or have tried yoga in the past and wish to rekindle your interest, this illustrated book deals with yoga.