Crustaceans

Schmitt, Waldo L

David and Charles

A completely revised edition of a classic book which includes a guide to over 1,350 of the most significant sites, with plans and photographs. There are also sections on all aspects of castle building and fortification.

Castles of Britain and Ireland

History

PLANTAGENET SOMERSET FRY

Europe

Owls are spectacular and fascinating birds, both in the wild and in captivity, with interest in keeping and breeding them rapidly increasing. The author shares her expertise, gained from a lifetimes experience of working with birds of prey, to give sound practical advice on how to care for these magnificent creatures, with chapters on housing and equipment, incubation and rearing, and training and flying owls.

Understanding Owls: Biology, Management, Breeding, Training

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Parry-Jones, Jemima

Pets & Animal Care

Maxwell puts his own training with world famous 'horse whisperer' Monty Roberts into practice, highlighting the importance of the relationship between human and equine body language, and showing the handler how to use it to build a successful and trusting partnership with his horse. The emphasis is put on prevention rather than cure.

From Birth to Backing (Complete Handling of the Young Horse)

Richard Maxwell

Johanna Sharples

A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic crosses by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 crosses cover the whole history of Celtic design from the earliest examples found on ancient stone tablets and monuments to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. With crosses from the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The 101 cross designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to cross designs.

101 Celtic Crosses

Davis, Courtney

Crafts & Hobbies

Crafting With Nature in a Weekend

This book takes crafting to a new level with the innovative use of natural materials such as seeds, sea shells, small stones, dried and pressed flowers, egg shells, wood and pine cones. The 16 projects, plus numerous illustrated variation ideas, are divided into 5 chapters, exploring the use of materials gathered from various sources. The materials can be collected and prepared by the crafter, with step-by-step advice provided showing how to dry, press and store materials. Or they can just as easily be bought commercially, and a full suppliers listing is provided. Many of the projects have the advantage of being beautifully fragranced.

CRAFTING WITH NATURE IN A WEEKEND

WOOD, Dorothy

Book on the color of different horses.

A good horse is never a bad colour

RASHID, Mark

From where to stand and position the tee to perfecting your swing and mastering the rules, everything the novice golfer needs to start sinking putts is here. All aspects of the game are addressed - driving, iron play, the short game, putting and questions the beginner could have, and many that more seasoned players may find themselves asking, are answered. Gets you out on the green today!

Golf Instruction

Blumer, Rob

Cheney, Rex

Sports & Outdoors

One of the most photographed people on the planet David Beckham is a constant source of fascination whether he's arriving at a training ground in Manchester or Madrid, greeting screaming crowds in Japan or trying to avoid the cameras at a private holiday villa. His everchanging array of clothes, hairstyles, jewellery and companions are never missed by the waiting photographers whenever he comes or goes. A must for media fans, celebrity watchers and of course Beckham junkies. This book is not authorized or endorsed by David Beckham, nor has he contributed to it in any way.

The Comings and Goings of David Beckham

Proverbs, Jennifer

A User-Friendly Repackage of the Classic Guide *Features a wire-o binding and a landscape format for accessibility *Acrylic is a versatile medium and gaining in popularity *The first version of the book has sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide The complete guide to the versatile and popular medium of acrylic, Acrylic Workbook provides beginners and intermediate painters with the techniques they need to create their own works of art. Featuring a range of themes, from still lifes and landscapes to people and collages, and with ten step-by-step lessons, readers will progressively master different skills that they can build upon in a dazzling spectrum of projects.

Acrylic Workbook: A Complete Course in Ten Lessons

Arts & Photography

Rodwell, Jenny

Painting

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