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In the new edition paperback, 2022, of The Clock Repairer''s Manual, Mick Watters explains how to approach all aspects of clock repair, maintenance, and cleaning with confidence. For anyone who has ever considered clock repair as a hobby or a profession, as well as those under initial training and for the existing repairer, this comprehensively illustrated and detailed manual will be a useful reference. Topics covered include the typical clock movement; dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling; striking and chiming clocks; repairing worn pivots and bushing; and escapements, staff fitting, and jewelling.

Used in the British Isles since its twelfth-century reintroduction into England from the continent, brick remains the most versatile of all building materials, standing as testament to the often-sublime skills employed in its use for construction. Yet, despite growing interest in historic buildings and the need to conserve them, many remain under threat from the ravages of poor practice and modern inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork is an informative guide to working with traditional brick. Based on the authorΓÇÖs hands-on experience, it explains the manufacture and use of brick in England, revealing its characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also examines the survival of traditional brickwork and the practical methods to assess, construct, repair and maintain it, together with the necessary tools and materials. Featuring over 400 images, this helpful book will be of great interest to bricklayers, instructors and all interested in the use of traditional brickwork both past, present and future.

This practical book explains the art of stained glass for the maker. Focusing on leaded glass, it introduces types of glass, cutting and designing for glass, and the processes involved in building your own panel. It also covers installation and restoration of glass, repairing and rebuilding, and quoting for work. Written by a leading maker, this book provides the practical instruction and the inspiration for everyone ready to try this most uplifting of crafts.This exciting book explains the secrets that lie behind the craft, emphasizes the importance of working with light, and celebrates the pure joy and excitement of working with this fragile yet powerful medium. Written with the maker in mind, it guides the reader through the processes of first working with glass through to designing and building your panel. It then goes on to look at the restoration and repair work the stained glass maker is often asked to undertake. This book is a beautiful testament to her talent, and to one of the oldest and most treasured art forms that never disappoints.

A practical guide that provides everything you need to design, build and sail your own steam launch. Aimed at model engineers from beginners to more advanced. Includes step-by-step instructions for three model boat projects. Packed with information on calculations and fundamentals of boat design; boiler design considerations; sailing and recovery tips. Superbly illustrated with 275 colour photographs and detailed drawings.

A practical guide that will inspire and equip readers to create beers of their own imagination.For anyone starting the brewing journey to those developing to pre-commercial production. Covers the basics of kit brewing to full-scale mash brew; microbiology and yeast handling; specialist brewing with malts and hops and so much more.Superbly illustrated with 127 colour photos and 30 figures. Thomas, Yorston and Johnson have thirty five years collective knowledge in the brewing industry.

Futsal is one of the fastest growing indoor sports in the world. Will be of special interest to Futsal coaches and players and also Football coaches and players. Features over fifty session plans inspired by work with the England national team. Key topics include: building your DNA and game model; in and out of possession; transitions; special plays and so much more. Fully illustrated with 28 colour photos and 101 figures.

An essential guide to selecting, planting and maintaining living boundaries in the garden. Will be of great interest to hobby and professional gardeners. Packed with information on design advice for establishing a new living boundary; advice on existing boundaries; guidance on planting and much more. Includes directories of plants, climbers and trees suitable for hedging. Roger Hirons studied horticulture at Pershore College and has worked in the landscaping industry for twenty years.

An essential guide to adding inspiration to your jewellery design using creative fixings or fastenings. For jewellers, silversmiths and designers. Explains techniques for a range of catches and findings; from ancient brooch fastenings to conventional box catches. Includes simple hooks to more complex slide-and-screw designs.Beautifully illustrated with 165 colour photos. Sarah Macrae has exhibited nationally and internationally with the Association for Contemporary Jewellery and has made and taught jewellery for more than forty years.

A practical guide to recreating a scale model of a Victorian steam engine. Will be of interest to those with limited machining experience and a modestly equipped workshop. Provides plans and instructions to make three models of actual steam engines and includes step-by-step guides to the manufacture of working models. Describes some common stationary steam engines, how they work and their basic components. Superbly illustrated with 383 colour illustrations and technical drawings.

An informative and practical guide to helping fearful and anxious dogs lead happier lives. For all dog owners dealing with fearful or anxious pet dogs; anyone working with dogs including canine behaviourists, dog trainers and animal care practitioners. Explains why some dogs become fearful and anxious; shows how to prevent problems from developing and decoding canine body-language. Includes real-life case studies and illustrated step-by-step training guides.Fully illustrated with 138 colour photos and 13 diagrams.

A comprehensive history of the Aston Martin company from the early days to 2021. Aston Martin holds a special place in the British motor industry - producing a world-beating range of cars. Of great interest to all motoring enthusiasts, particularly those interested in British luxury cars. Covers the racing activities in the 1930s; glory days in the 1950s winning le Mans; David Brown era including the James Bond cars. Superbly illustrated with 329 colour photos

The complete story of the K-series and the first book to do so. The K-series included some of the world's most innovative and interesting motorcycles. Packed with information on development and design; personalities behind the first bikes; history and descriptions. Includes 290 superbly illustrated pictures and specifications of every K model. Phil West is one of the UK's best-known and motorcycle journalists and authors and was editor of leading magazines, Bike and What Bike.

A practical book offering key exercises for developing technique, skills and strategies to become a competitive fencer. A unique resource that will help fencers and coaches of all levels to elevate their game. Key topics covered: understanding distance and timing; initiating an attack; employing reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance and so much more. Includes best practices employed by top international fencers. Stunningly illustrated with 43 colour photos and 131 explanatory figures.

A practical book that allows you to experiment with collagraphs and discover the exciting potential of this versatile process. Will be of great interest to all artists and printmakers. Covers a range of techniques from drypoint to collagraph; viscosity printing and mixed media; gives finished examples and so much more. Step-by-step sequences demonstrate plate making and printing methods. Superbly illustrated with 258 colour photos. Vicky Oldfield is a printmaker and artist that exhibits widely.

An exciting book that shows you how to learn new printmaking techniques and create bold, expressive work. Will be of great interest to all printmakers and artists. Packed with techniques ranging from paper dry point to Mokulito; monoprint to plaster cast; advice on colour, texture, line, tone and so much more. Step-by-step projects and lavish examples explain the processes and how they can be combined. Beautifully illustrated with over 800 colour photographs.

A treasure trove overflowing with design ideas and stitch patterns to inspire and make wonderful new projects. Ideal for machine knitters looking to advance their design skills and foster their creativity. Includes a 'sketchbook' of over fifty Fair Isle stitch patterns; an extensive cable directory with guidance on knitting cables. Over 100 patterns cover jackets, cardigans, sweaters, waistcoats, children's knitwear and much more. Beautifully illustrated with 597 colour photos and 43 diagrams.

Stimulated by the readers' reactions to The Adjustable Spanner - a follow-on book was needed to cover the breadth and depth of new material. Volume II will be of great interest to collectors, industrial historians, engineers and hobbyist engineers. Richard Clyburn set the modern standard for adjustable spanners. Covers the amusing and amazing lives of inventors such as farmers, publicans and colliery workers who were fascinated with this tool. Superbly illustrated with 235 colour photos.

Essential reading for garden owners interested in creating spaces where both people and wildlife will thrive. Will be of interest to garden designers and students, professional and serious hobby gardeners. Packed with information on the importance of shelter, food and water to wildlife; use of mass and void; creating corridors and so much more. Includes case studies, plants lists and design tips. Superbly illustrated with 149 colour photos and 22 drawings.

Biological pest Control is fast becoming the best solution for insect pest control in the garden. This complete guide gives the latest practices from professional horticulture and botanical gardens to all garden settings. Of great interest to serious and professional gardeners, garden designers and horticulture students. Covers identifying specific pests and the natural enemies to use against them; which pest's favour which types of plants and so much more. Superbly illustrated with 137 colour photos.

An introductory book on soil science - it provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your garden. Soil is the most precious asset you have as a gardener. Packed full of information on the main types of soil; their key characteristics; assessing soil health; ecosystems; biodiversity and so much more. Aimed at the serious gardener, horticultural students, garden designers and professional gardeners. Fully illustrated with 80 colour photos and 19 diagrams.

This Japanese healing method is a gentle but powerful universal healing energy that boosts the body's ability to heal itself. Aimed at the complete beginner, it will also take you through to Reiki practitioner level. Topics covered include the history of Reiki, the aura and chakra system; hand positions for healing and healing animals Fully illustrated with 80 colour photos and diagrams.

A practical book that explains how to paint and capture the essence of birds. Will be of great interest to watercolour artists, ornothologists, wildlife enthusiasts and animal artists. Packed full of information on getting started with watercolour; the features of birds; major bird groups; drawing from life. Includes step-by-step demonstrations of watercolour techniques. Beautifully illustrated with 117 colour illustrations. Liz Chaderton is a full-time artist who is renowned for her joyful watercolour paintings

Plant propagation is an economical, sustainable and rewarding way to increase your plant stock. This new guide will give the beginner an ideal starting point and enable more experienced propagators to fine-tune their methods and progress. Pack full of information on seeds, cuttings, layering, division, grafting, micropropagation and so much more. There are step-by-step photographic guides to the different propagation techniques. Superbly illustrated with nearly 160 colour photos.

This practical book, new in paperback for 2022, is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts and will be of help to the more experienced professional trainer as well as the novice handler. The physical stresses of racing mean that every greyhound will, at some point, sustain some form of injury and it is therefore essential that the greyhound handler has some knowledge of injuries. Accordingly, the author places a strong emphasis on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Further contents include: choosing your first dog; fundamentals aspects of training; kennelling; breeding, rearing and training puppies; exercising, the training routine and race preparation; feeding; examining your dog, minor ailments and serious illnesses; foot problems; injury rehabilitation and the skill of massage, and finally the retired greyhound.

As long as there have been gardens, box has played a part. In A GardenerΓÇÖs Guide to Box, experienced box specialist, Jenny Alban Davies, describes the use of box in a wide range of garden designs and situations. Along with useful information about the nurture of box plants as well as how to maintain clipped box in an optimal state from year to year, this book also explains the best way to grow healthy box, with the most up-to-date advice on its care. Topics include: designing with box in different styles and in small as well as large gardens; descriptions of twenty Buxus species and cultivars, with notes about their use in the garden; how to keep box topiary planted in containers healthy, and advice on controlling pests and diseases. Whether you are planning to plant a knot garden, dealing with a recent attack of blight or caterpillar, growing a box hedge from cuttings or creating your own topiary shape from an untouched plant, this book will give you the know-how to do it.

The watch has a long and fascinating history, from a fifteenth-century status symbol of the rich and powerful to the mass-produced everyday timepiece of modern times. This book describes the main technical developments across a 500-year timespan, from the beginnings in Germany and France, through the golden age of English horology in the 18th century, to the development of modern factory production in America and Switzerland. It also sets out to give the general reader and collector a grasp of the key technological developments in watch and sets the lives of the inventors and artisans in the context of the social and economic history of their times. With over 290 photographs and 3D diagrams, this book includes an extensive listing and history of watch brands and manufacturers to assist in identification along with a useful glossary of terms.