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Dig for lost treasures and discover the hidden secrets of Ancient
Egypt! Crack each rock with the chisel and dusting brush to
reveal two intriguing Egyptian artifacts. Learn about the
fascinating world of Ancient Egypt as you explore the fun
facts and history of their civilisation in the 48-page book.
Enjoy the thrill of making your own discoveries as you embark on your
very own archaeological dig!
Dig for dinosaur fossils and discover the hidden secrets of the
Jurassic world! Crack each rock with the chisel and dusting
brush to reveal two roar-some discoveries. Learn about the
fascinating world of dinosaurs as you explore the fun facts,
history and intriguing reasons for their existence in the 48-page book.
Enjoy the thrill of making your own dinosaur discoveries as you embark
on your very own paleontology dig!
It's been more than a decade since the first Porsche High
Performance Driving Handbook" set the standard for getting the most
out of a Porsche. If driving techniques haven't changed since then,
technology definitely has. This book, by the world's foremost
expert, takes that new technology into account as it gives readers
the latest information on how to drive a Porsche to its limit.
Once upon a time, the Can Am and Trans Am race series changed
their rules because Vic Elford and his Porsches were winning too
often. Here Quick Vic shares his insights into ride control
systems, new tire compounds, and Tiptronic and Direct-Shift Gearbox
transmissions, all of which have transformed the experience--and
the challenge--of driving a Porsche.
As he discusses recent models, ranging from new generations of the
911 to the whole-cloth inventions of the Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman S
and Carrera GT, modern images and historical photos immerse the
reader in both the history and the evolving technology that Vic
Elford knows like no one else.
Enter an endearing world of garden gnomes as you color them to
life! This new coloring book for adults by award-winning artist Jim
Shore is filled with more than 30 stunning designs of the most
beloved character in folklore: gnomes. From Christmas gnomes to
gnomes from around the world or with special interests, hobbies,
and animal friends, you'll find page after page of charming
caricatures, all illustrated in Jim's signature folk-art-inspired
style. Attractive gatefold covers feature a stunning gallery of Jim
Shore's original artwork, and each line art design is printed on a
single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy
removal and display.
"A Guide to Trolley Model Building" offers an introduction to an
interesting phase of model building for all gauges. Prepared by the
Model Traction Guild.
Delight in the pages of the the Antiquarian Sticker Book:
Imaginarium, a compendium of over 1,000 gorgeous stickers to
capture your imagination. Dreamlike collages, inspiring quotations,
and vintage ephemera are illuminated in sticker form. This
charming, gorgeously curated sticker book is perfect for your
coffee table or craft table and makes a unique gift! Peel and
decorate scrapbooks, letters, journals, and more! Or simply browse
the pages to feast on the beauty of this lush sticker book unlike
any other. A treasure trove of authentic historical prints from the
ornate Victorian era can live on its own, be used on stationary and
wrapping, or invigorate your own original art! With over 1,000
ravishing stickers, the Antiquarian Sticker Book: Imaginarium will
inspire you to imagine new horizons.
A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures - pebble
spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate
their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to
you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned. Turn a day
on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with
this lovely little guide to identifying pebbles. Pebble spotting is
one of life's simple joys. There's nothing quite like searching the
rocks on a beach until that special one catches your eye - a
perfect shape, a gorgeous colour, an intriguing pattern. But what
is it? Use this beautifully illustrated little guide to find out,
and to discover your pebble's fascinating life story and secrets.
It could be even more special than you thought... Geologist and
passionate pebble spotter Clive Mitchell has created a charming and
wonderfully browsable book that is a perfect companion to a day out
or holiday, or an idle moment at home. This book contains entries
on 40 different types of pebble, complete with detailed facts about
the composite rock's structure and where to find them, with
examples including: Flint Feldspar veins Spotted slates
Serpentinite Granite ovoids The rare rhomb porphyry - the holy
grail of pebble hunting The book includes a space to ruminate on
your own findings, taking note of the treasures that you pick up
along the way and discovering the secrets of the stones beneath
your feet. The Pebble Spotter's Guide is the perfect introduction
to everything you didn't know there was to know about the mindful
pleasure of pebble spotting and the wonder of pebbles. Simply sit
on a beach or next to a stream for 10 minutes and find amazing
treasures at your feet; there is much to discover.
If fear of the unknown is all that is preventing you from embarking
on the satisfying hobby of model engineering, then this is the book
that will banish your concerns. Author Harold Hall has established
his reputation as a mentor to tyro model engineers through the
pages of Model Engineer magazine and Model Engineers' Workshop, of
which he was the editor for a number of years. This book assumes no
previous experience and using the medium of twelve lathe turning
projects will lead prospective model engineers through all of the
basic techniques needed to tackle ambitious projects. All of the
projects are extensively illustrated and full working drawings
accompany the text. Once followed through, the reader will have
amassed a wealth of practical skills and a range of useful workshop
tools and equipment.
The VW Transporter is back! When VW started mass production of the
legendary Volkswagen Type 2 - better known in Germany as the
'Bulli', the hippie van or the VW microbus - in 1950, they could
not have imagined that its success story would reach this far into
the future. The VW Transporter is a street icon and remains a dream
vehicle for many car fans even today. The camper van version, in
particular, is the epitome of freedom, adventure and the urge to
venture into the great unknown. The cardboard model The VW
Transporter kit brings the camper van version of the T2 into your
home and onto your desk in the form of a 38-piece cardboard model.
The most remarkable features of this lovingly designed model are
the detailed interiors and the pop-top. Real 50s flair! It takes
just about an hour and not a single drop of glue to build a VW
Transporter for your desk. The companion book The high-quality
companion guide contains a step-by-step construction manual for
your cardboard model. In addition to that, you'll get a wealth of
background information on the history and technology of the famous
VW Transporter, as well as extensive images to provide you with
real insight into the world of camping in the 50s and 60s.
Can doughnuts get any cuter? You can sew your own adorable
doughnut-shaped animals in this fun kit! These treats are too sweet
to eat, so we are making them out of felt. This kit includes
pre-cut felt pieces to make 6 doughnuts and a paper-craft box to
put them in. There's Cookies-and-Cream Panda, Waffle Cone Narwhal,
Coco Kitty, Pineapple Parrot, Strawbunny and Cinna-Chicken. All you
need are scissors, a ruler and a pen or pencil! Components: 66
pre-cut felt bases for 6 doughnuts pre-cut eyes and cheeks 8
colours of embroidery thread 2 needles Poly-Fil stuffing doughnut
box paper-craft.
Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily
on the humble plastic or metal kit, and this book will help both
novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best
results. George Dent presents here a clearly written foundation
course in constructing rolling stock from kits.
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Railway layouts often depict a branch line in a rural or urban
setting, with the majority of locomotive models available
representing passenger trains. However, increasingly, ready-to-run
models of industrial locomotives are becoming available, providing
the unique opportunity to place them into an industrial context.
This highly illustrated book provides all the guidance and
inspiration needed to begin placing these models in their natural,
industrial environment.
Many railway modellers include an engine shed somewhere on their
layout. However, all too often the shed is squeezed into a quite
improbable location and is little more than a place to 'park'
engines when they are not in use. This well-illustrated and
comprehensive book, written by an experienced railway modeller,
helps even the beginner to develop a far more realistic approach
and to capture the unforgettable grimy but exciting atmosphere of
the locomotive shed in the steam era.
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