This beautifully photographed volume surveys the Japanese motorcycles which have helped steer the American cycling habit since the late 1950s. Examples of first models, last models, and the most unusual Japanese machines to hit American shores are covered in detail with over 450 color photos and accompanying text. Almost every cycle shown is 100 percent original or has been painstakingly returned to its original form. The first machines from Japan were simple, lightweight units that could be ridden by anyone, and opened up new roads for the neophyte rider. As the years progressed, the offerings from the Japanese makers became the ones to beat.

Two seasoned fire officers take an in-depth look into the causes of line of duty deaths in residential building fires, and offer incident recommendations. This book is designed to provide firefighters and fire officers "street proven" tips, techniques, and company-level drills that address and overcome the 25 most common errors that occur at residential building fires.

This title takes the reader inside the shops and studios of ten well-known and experienced artists in both a 'how-to' book and photo-intensive guide to the world of tattoos. Detailed photo sequences follow each artist through a tattoo project, from initial design and idea, sketch, outline, and finally the finished colourful design, as the artist talks about their work, the project, process, techniques and their unique and personal design ideas.

Honda have manufactured and sold more motorcycles than any other company, with their bikes being the most popular amongst buyers, and many are now enjoying a renaissance as collectibles. This book is designed to help non-professional motorcycle collector decide whether or not to buy and restore Honda motorcycles from 1959 to 1985. For each of the models featured, there is a colour photo of the bike opposite a text description, including the difference and similarities between the model being discussed and similar ones.

Body Painting is a photo intense examination of the emerging art of painting bodies with non-toxic paints. From face painting children to the creation of painted "clothes" Doug Mitchel follows ten artists as they apply paint to skin. Each artist is represented by one chapter, each chapter follows a "paint job" from the initial concept to the application of the final details. Each design is different, but all are colorful and creative. With over 450 color photographs printed on 144 pages, this book documents the techniques and tools used by established artists. Application methods include the brush, airbrush and even markers. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, each has its place and each is covered in detail in this new book from Wolfgang Publications. In addition to the photo sequences with descriptive captions, each chapter includes an interview with the artist. Topics include the way in which the artist learned his or her trade, preferred tools and which paint they prefer to use. The discussion of paint choices includes airbrushed body make up, textile acrylics, liquid latex and markers from companies like Crayola. As pointed out in the captions and the interviews, each material has good points and bad, all are covered in Body Painting. The best teachers are the men and women who have already mastered the skill. Body Painting presents the accumulated wisdom and experience of ten "teachers" each of who has a lesson to share with the readers. With a wealth of photos Body Painting is both a colorful look at an emerging art form, and a very useful how-to book.

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