Put your wood carving skills to practical use! This must-have book features 13 projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for both intermediate and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used for walking stick shanks, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent's walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, you'll enjoy putting your carving skills to the test by creating these beautifully useful walking sticks and canes. Author Paul Purnell is a self-taught wood carver for 15 years who specializes in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools, and he has carved projects for The Guild of Master Craftsman's Wood Carving and Woodworking Crafts magazines.

When a storm sweeps a stranger into the inn on the moor, the locals, seeking refuge, wonder who he is and why he is there. When a second stranger seeks shelter, a mystery begins to unravel with dreadful consequences. (The Storm) A prisoner's first day of freedom spirals into a series of pitfalls he can hardly escape, leading him into desperate trouble. (Day One) Escaping from Syria a brave man faces danger and a life changing decision. (Escape from Syria) In this medley of stories, the scene shifts with every tale. Some are exciting, some dramatic and some humorous, but the reader is gripped every time. This collection contains some stories from prize winning entries, some published before and many new ones. The author's talent at setting the scene, creating authentic characters and convincing plot lines is evident in this fascinating collection. A perfect book for all readers who love a well fashioned yarn.

When the storm sweeps a stranger into the Inn on the moor, the locals, seeking refuge, wonder who he is and why he is there. When a second lost soul seeks shelter, a mystery begins to unravel with dreadful consequences. This is the third volume in a series of exciting short stories from this talented author, which blends thrilling tales with acute observation and humour. From "Day One "-a prisoner's first eventful day of freedom; to "Incident in Syria" where we are plunged into the desperate flight of refugees, the scene changes with every story. Some are exciting; some dramatic and some humorous, but the reader is gripped every time. The collection includes 19 stories all new and never published before. This is a worthy successor to the original collection and has been eagerly awaited by this five star author's readers.