This inspirational guide explains how a botanical sketchbook can take many forms and hold different meanings. It shows how a sketchbook can be used as a workbook to study plants through drawing and painting in a variety of media. It...

"Inside the Great Tanks" von Hans Halberstadt bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in die Welt der gepanzerten Kampfwagen. Das Buch untersucht die Entwicklung, Technik und Einsatzgeschichte bedeutender Panzerfahrzeuge des 20. Jahrhunderts....

A practical and un-to-date introduction to every aspect of ballooning, guides the novice throughout the whole process of flying from understanding the theory to managing a smooth landing. There is a section on competitive flying, record...

Microlighting reveals the addictive fun of flight, and shows that this amazing and exhilarating form of sport aviation is affordable and open to all. Topics covered include a history of the sport and the philosophy behind it; different...

Since before World War Two manufacturers of toys and games have sought to cash in on the popularity of children's films and radio and television programmes by producing toys relating to them. This work talks about this topic.

A step-by-step guide to the weaving process Weaving is an age-old craft, but it has boundless potential. The beauty and joy of weaving a finished piece of cloth can be enhanced by creating your own designs and using the latest ideas and...

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...

An in-depth look at the technique of hand knitting and at what effects can be created from different stitches and by knitting in different directions Taking a fresh approach to knitting and examining it from scratch, this book explores...

"German Automatic Weapons of World War II" von Robert Bruce bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der automatischen Waffen, die von Deutschland während des Zweiten Weltkriegs eingesetzt wurden. Das Buch untersucht detailliert verschiedene...

"Allied Artillery of World War One" von Ian V. Hogg bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der Artilleriewaffen, die von den alliierten Streitkräften im Ersten Weltkrieg eingesetzt wurden. Das Buch untersucht die Entwicklung und den Einsatz...

This book is designed to give guidance on the original, ex-factory specifications of the first-generation Range Rovers built between 1970 and 1996. Sometimes known as Range Rover Classics (although the only ones properly so called were...

Revealing the practicalities of choreographing realist fight scenes on stage in a way that is both convincing for the audience and safe for the actors, this guide takes the reader behind the scenes. It explains how the illusion of the...