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This handy tourist guide is the must-have item to pack into your
suitcase if you're planning a trip to Australia. Known as `the land
Down Under', Australia is renowned for its exquisite gemstones and
jewellery; notably, Black Opals, Sapphires and Pink Diamonds. An
integral part of the `Gemstone Detective' series, written by Kim
Rix, a gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has
travelled to more than 50 countries, this book gives you sufficient
knowledge to ensure that you bring home the real deal - not a fake!
"Where's the best place to buy?" and "What do I look for?" are the
two most commonly asked questions. This invaluable handbook answers
those questions and many more based on first-hand, up-to-date
research. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or
special anniversary gift, or perhaps for a memento of your trip,
Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Australia will hold your hand
through the experience leaving you feeling happy and proud of your
new purchase. Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in the
`Gemstone Detective' series to provide readers with up-to-date and
trusted information. Her aim is to help travellers avoid the cons,
tricks and disappointments of a bad buying decision. Without this
book, you could make a very expensive mistake!
Explore the beauty of India's undiscovered gems! India has some of
the world's most beautiful gemstones: especially when it comes to
flawless Golconda diamonds and the finest Kashmir sapphire. You'll
soon find yourself mesmerised by the variety of gemstones to be
found in this majestic country and spoilt for choice. It is great
fun shopping for gemstones in India but (as with many other places
in the world) you should remember one thing - buyer beware!
Offering practical advice, tips and the essential questions to ask,
Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India will help you avoid the
tricks of the trade on your holiday. Written by Kim Rix, a
gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has travelled
to more than 50 countries in her lifetime, this essential guide for
tourists is part of the Gemstone Detective series. It cuts through
the jargon - for the benefit of hobbyists, gem collectors and
jewellery lovers. Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in
the Gemstone Detective series to provide readers with up-to-date
and trusted information. Without this book, you could make a very
expensive mistake!
Virtually build any LEGO creation you can imagine-with any LEGO
part ever made! This fun guide shows how to create just about
anything from virtual LEGO blocks using free software. Learn how to
install and customize LEGO Digital Designer, navigate the user
interface, and get started on your own projects. LDrawTM and
Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO:
Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDrawTM, and Mecabricks
features DIY projects that illustrate each technique and software
tool. You will see how to upload and share your creations
online-even modify projects that others have built! Find out how
to: * Download, set up, and configure LEGO Digital Designer *
Navigate the LDD user interface, menus, and tools * Identify the
different Lego parts and explore brick palettes * Quickly and
easily start creating your own LEGO models * Access the huge
library of out-of-print LEGO bricks in LDrawTM, including those
designed by hobbyists * Get up and running on Mecabricks and launch
creative projects online * Write clear instructions and share them
with other virtual LEGO enthusiasts * Create custom bricks and
participate in the LDrawTM parts design process
You will find no gourmet recipes in here. It will only be the quick
and easiest way to make something edible. Quick, relating to the
preparation time rather than the cooking time. It is aimed at
someone leaving home for the first time to which a cooker is a
stranger, or a student who has suddenly got to feed themselves, or
even someone who has never cooked before, but has decided to give
it a go.
This new volume of the successful LEGO (R) builders' book series
addresses beginners as well as skilled builders who want to improve
their building techniques and create individual and lifelike
buildings, vehicles and all kinds of other fancy designs.
Step-by-step instructions help the reader to come up with their own
personal LEGO (R) masterpiece. The authors clearly demonstrate how
to build 'around the corner' or put LEGO (R) bricks together so no
studs can be seen from the outside. Furthermore, cobblestone
pavement or various buildings consisting of skeleton framing
elements can be created. Plenty of new modules can be built when
people start using the bricks for purposes other than intended.
Just start building, but don't forget: Just click - don't glue,
clip or paint!
3D printing is a new craft technique that seems like science
fiction. Objects appear to be created out of nothing - as if by
magic. This book shows you the practice of 3D printing at home. It
gives the reader an overview of the basics of this technique and
the materials and the knowledge you need for a successful start in
the use of 3D printing. The hardware and software you need is
described, and tips and tricks for the practical application of 3D
printing are given. If you aspire to use 3D printing for your hobby
or for spare parts, this book is a guide for your first steps into
a new future: - What is 3D printing? - The differences between 3D
printers. - The way to your first print. - Software for
construction, preparation of printing and the printing process. -
Printing practice. - What can I do with my printer? - Printing at
service providers.
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not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product. GET
STARTED WITH METAL INERT GAS (MIG) WELDING!A practical guide with
step-by-step instructions and hands-on projects for newcomers to
metalwork and MIG welding The TAB Guide to DIY Welding shows you
how to get started with MIG welding and metalworking. Inside,
you'll find illustrated step-by-step instructions formaking useful
objects for around the home, as well as fun artistic projects. This
easy-to-follow book takes you through setting up a metalworking
studio, finding local resources for materials, and the safe
operation of metal studio tools. Everything you need to know about
MIG welding is here in one handy resource. You'll learn what steel
is made of and the principles behind electrical welding. Then
you'll learn how to acquire new steel, how to interface with steel
suppliers,and how to find your own salvaged steel. After the basic
principles of metalworking, hand and power tools arecovered--and
they're put to use through hands-on projects that allow you to
develop new welding skills and establishbuilding blocks for future
tasks. By the end of the book, you'll be able to create successful
metal projects on your own, like a pro! Illustrated instructions
with photos and drawings provide step-by-step procedures and clear
explanations Projects include useful items for around your home
andgarden, including a log holder, plant stands and tables,
arolling garden cart, and a barbeque grill Easy-to-follow examples
and explanations for beginningartists, DIYers, and hobbyists Expert
advice from an experienced teacher of MIGwelding courses Course
supplement for classroom and shop instruction A list of online and
local resources to help beginningmetalworkers access a metalworking
community
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not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST!"Wonderful. I learned a lot
reading the detailed but easy to understand
instructions."--BoingBoing This wickedly inventive guide explains
how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects.
Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously Mad Projects
for the Evil Genius includes step-by-step directions, as well as a
construction primer for those who are new to electronics projects.
Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself
book shows you how to create a variety of mischievous gadgets, such
as a remote-controlled laser, motorized multicolored LEDs that
write in the air, and a surveillance robot. You'll also learn to
use the highly popular Arduino microcontroller board with three of
the projects. 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius:
Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations Covers
essential safety measures Reveals the scientific principles behind
the projects Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are
listed, along with sources Build these devious devices to amaze
your friends and confound your enemies! Coil gun Trebuchet Ping
pong ball minigun Mini laser turret Balloon-popping laser gun
Touch-activated laser sight Laser-grid intruder alarm
Persistence-of-vision display Covert radio bug Laser voice
transmitter Flash bomb High-brightness LED strobe Levitation
machine Snailbot Surveillance robot Each fun, inexpensive Evil
Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for
parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions
for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient
two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a
breeze. VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND SOURCE CODE ARE AVAILABLE AT
WWW.DANGEROUSLYMAD.COM Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of
McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology
books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are
not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Supercharge your understanding of battery technologyIdeal for
hobbyists and engineers alike, The TAB Battery Book: An In-Depth
Guide to Construction Design and Use offers comprehensive coverage
of these portable energy powerhouses. This practical guide
discusses battery chemistry and engineering, how batteries are
used, and the history of batteries. You'll find out how different
types of batteries work and how to select the right battery for any
application. The book also examines the technological advances
being used to develop batteries as robust energy sources for a wide
variety of devices. Tap into the power of all kinds of batteries
with help from this detailed resource. Coverage includes: Portable
energy and long-term energy storage Batteries for portable consumer
demands, medical devices, electric vehicles, large-scale electrical
energy storage, and space and military applications Basic physics
and chemistry The science of batteries--cells, electrochemistry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and capacity Battery engineering designs,
including electrode, seal, and vent design Battery performance,
reliability, and safety Primary battery technologies--aqueous and
non-aqueous electrolytes, including alkaline and lithium
Rechargeable batteries, including nickel-metal hydride and lithium
ion Selecting the right battery for any application Future
technologies, such as thin-film, large-energy storage, and
high-energy density batteries Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of
McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology
books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.
Collecting diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular
hobby over the last 25 years. Many of the classic diecast cars of
the 1950s and 1960s are now valuable collectors' items, and
surviving examples in mint and boxed condition regularly fetch
significant sums at specialist auctions.This book provides a
comprehensive survey of the companies that made these toys in the
1950s and 1960s, not only in Britain but in other European
countries, the USA, Japan and beyond. Major names such as Dinky
Toys, Corgi Toys, Spot-On and Matchbox (Great Britain), Solido
(France), Marklin and Gama (Germany ), Tekno (Denmark) and
Tootsietoy (USA) are examined, but a unique feature of the book is
the wealth of information provided on many smaller and more obscure
brands. These include Crescent, Budgie, Chad Valley and Lone Star
(UK), CIJ and JRD (France), Dalia (Spain), Buby (Argentina), Gamda
(Israel) and many others about which information is hard to come
by. A special chapter is devoted to early Japanese diecast models
by Cherryca Phenix, Model Pet and Diapet, which are among the
rarest and most sought-after of all diecasts. Fascinating insights
into company histories are provided, together with 300 photographs
of rare examples of the toys themselves, in mint condition with
their original boxes. A further unique feature is the inclusion of
a large selection of colourful and evocative illustrations from
catalogues and period trade advertisements. For the newcomer to the
collecting hobby, this book will provide an ideal guide to the
history of the manufacturers active in this field, while
experienced collectors will make many new discoveries. At the end
of the book, readers will find a handy glossary listing the names
of many of the companies that manufactured diecast toy cars in the
1950s and 1960s.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are
not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product. The
Fiendishly Fun Way to Master Electronic Circuits!Fully updated
throughout, this wickedly inventive guide introduces electronic
circuits and circuit design, both analog and digital, through a
series of projects you'll complete one simple lesson at a time. The
separate lessons build on each other and add up to projects you can
put to practical use. You don't need to know anything about
electronics to get started. A pre-assembled kit, which includes all
the components and PC boards to complete the book projects, is
available separately from ABRA electronics on Amazon. Using
easy-to-find components and equipment, Electronic Circuits for the
Evil Genius, Second Edition, provides hours of rewarding--and
slightly twisted--fun. You'll gain valuable experience in circuit
construction and design as you test, modify, and observe your
results--skills you can put to work in other exciting
circuit-building projects. Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius:
Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations
Provides tips for customizing the projects Covers the underlying
electronics principles behind the projects Removes the frustration
factor--all required parts are listed, along with sources Build
these and other devious devices: Automatic night light
Light-sensitive switch Along-to-digital converter
Voltage-controlled oscillator Op amp-controlled power amplifier
Burglar alarm Logic gate-based toy Two-way intercom using
transistors and op amps Each fun, inexpensive Genius project
includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts,
schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for
easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient
two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a
breeze. Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill
Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for
makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.
"LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual" provides complete
coverage of the ultimate LEGO Spybotics system. Author Ralph Hempel
begins with a Spybotics overview and then delves into the
nitty-gritty of Spybotics, including systems training, construction
and care, agent communications, mission selection, and even
advanced topics, such as how to customize your missions.
"LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual" is designed to
help secret agents get the most out of their LEGO Spybot. Agents
will benefit from Hempel's detailed mission summaries, tips on
deciphering common problems, and instructions on how to program the
Spybot to run top-secret missions by itself. Hempel puts all of the
mission-critical information right at your fingertips. Enjoy it
even when youre not running covert missions with your Spybot! Are
you ready?
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