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Bloomsbury Rights CatalogueFrankfurt 2012Cookery
Arts & Craft
Adlard Coles Nautical
Sports & Fitness
Natural History
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.50 Bedford SquareLondon WC1B 3DPTel: +44 (0) 207 631 [email protected]
Joanna EverardInternational Rights DirectorUS, ScandinaviaTel: +44 (0) 207 631 [email protected]
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Catalogue cover artwork copyright: Ralph Steadman
COOKERY PAGE 1
A R t s & C R A f t s PAGE 10
ADL ARD COLEs NAUtIC AL PAGE 35
sPORts & fItNEss PAGE 60
NAtUR AL HIstORY PAGE 84
INDEX PAGE 95
CONtENts
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Alex Mackay believes that cooking is an adventure and that good food should be for everyone. He knows that most of us shop in the supermarket, work long hours, and are often stuck for inspiration in the kitchen. The trick, he has discovered, is to know a few basic recipes inside-out and to reinvent them so they never grow tired. In Everybody, Everyday he shows how to cook six basic ingredients, six sauces and six slow-cooked meals, and then offers a kaleidoscope of variations for each. With 126 adaptable recipes, this really is a book for everybody who wants to cook delicious food everyday!
•Acookbookforabsolutelyeveryone,fromtheprotégéofDelia Smith and Raymond Blanc
•AlexregularlyappearsontelevisionandwritesmonthlyforSainsbury’s Magazine
•Alexlivestoteachanditshows!
Alex Mackay worked as a chef at Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Italy and the UK. Having run Raymond Blanc’s cookery school and founded the internationally acclaimed Baou d’Infer cookery school in Provence, he now teaches alongside Delia Smith. His first book Cooking in Provence was a winner at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Alex lives near Oxford with his wife and two sons.
When it comes to the most important meal of the day, this is the book to end all books, a delectable selection of recipes, advice, illustrations and miscellany. The recipes in the robust volume begin with the iconic full English - which can mean anything as long as there are eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding, bread, potatoes and beans involved - before moving confidently on to more exotic fare such as kedgeree, omelette Arnold Bennett, waffles, American muffins, porridge, roast peaches, channa masala from India, borek from the Balkans and pães de queijo from South America.
•Thiswitty,comprehensivebookaboutbreakfastisa one-off, with all the cachet of must-have books like The Flavour Thesaurus
•TheLondonReviewofBreakfastshasanexcellentmediaprofile and is often featured by major news publications
•Breakfastisaperenniallypopulartopicandthissnazzilypackaged book is a perfect gift
seb Emina is the creator and editor of The London Review of Breakfasts blog, where he writes under the nom de plume of ‘Malcolm Eggs’. His writing has appeared in newspapers and books internationally. He lives in London.
Everybody, Everyday
Alex Mackay
the Breakfast Bible
Seb Emina and Malcolm Eggs
288pp
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Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? Look no further than The Flavour Thesaurus. The book lists 99 popular ingredients alphabetically, and for each one suggests an extraordinary range of flavour matchings from the classic to the outright bizarre: pork & apple, lamb & apricot, goat’s cheese & beetroot, and black pudding & chocolate to name but a few. Beautifully packaged, The Flavour Thesaurus is not only a highly useful, and covetable, reference book – it might keep you up at night reading.
•Over100,000copiessoldintheUK
•WinneroftheBestCoverDesignAwardattheBritishBookDesign and Production Awards 2010
•Bothinspirationalandbeautiful,The Flavour Thesaurus has achieved ‘it book’ status
Niki segnit was inspired to write The Flavour Thesaurus when she noticed how dependent she was on recipes. Her background is in marketing, specialising in food and drink. She writes a column for The Times and lives in central London with her husband.
the flavour thesaurus
Niki Segnit
Hidden away in London’s edgy Soho district, POLPO is one of the most irrepressibly buzzing restaurants in town. In this understated bacaro, Russell Norman serves up dishes from the back streets of Venice that are unfussy, innovative and delicious. It’s cooking that is surprisingly easy - a case of assembling a few ingredients into something utterly delicious - and the book’s 140 recipes include baby pizzas with courgettes, mint and chilli; linguine with clams; and little tiramisu pots. This is a beautiful book with luminescent photography by Jenny Zarins, who captures the unfrequented corners, the bustling bacari and the unforgettable, sublime waterways of Venice.
• RussellNormanisoneofthemosttalked-aboutchefson the scene, voted ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ at the 2011 Tatler Food Awards
• POLPOhasalltheaccessibilityandpanacheofthebestselling River Cafe Easy
• Beautifullypackaged,thisbookisanirresistibleobjectofdesire
Russell Norman used to run some of the most venerated restaurants in London, including The Ivy, before turning his back on the high life, tattooing an octopus across his back and starting his own place in scruffy soho. It was an instant hit.
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POLPO
A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts)
Russell Norman
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In this enormous and beautiful book, Sarah Raven takes us through the year with recipes that will appeal to best friends, children, uncles and mother-in-laws alike. Sarah’s seasonal recipes are utterly delectable, and include beetroot tart with horseradish cream, Sussex stewed steak, sesame salmon with pea pesto, rabbit pie, lamb kebabs with spiced aubergine sauce, blackcurrant mousse ice cream and tarte tatin. Stylish and gorgeously illustrated with photographs by Jonathan Buckley, this book is a joyous celebration of both the countryside and of fantastic food, and one that you’ll turn to again and again.
•Likethe Garden Cookbook, this book is both beautiful and easy to use
•Sarahhasattractedadevotedaudience,whoarefansofherunfussy, generous recipes
sarah Raven is a broadcaster, teacher and writer. She has made regular appearances on the BBC’s flagship gardening programme, she runs her own cookery and gardening school, and she is the author of books on both gardening and cooking. She lives in East Sussex.
The last word in baking from the UK’s favourite expert.
The star of the BBC’s The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in How to Bake. The son of a baker, Paul Hollywood is passionate about busting the myths that surround baking, sharing his finely honed skills, and showing that with the right guidance, anybody can achieve success time after time.
With this in mind, he has filled this book with easy-to-follow, clearly explained, utterly delicious recipes. Having taken you through the basic techniques, Paul explains how to make an abundance of breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits including wholemeal loaf, soda bread, ciabatta, focaccia, chapatis, Cheddar and apple bread, fruit loaf, fresh croissants, scones, classic Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake, baklava, buttery shortbread and triple layer chocolate cake. Time to get baking ...
‘TV’s rising star ... the greatest expert in the history of British television’ The Guardian
Paul Hollywood has shot to fame with his role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. He worked as Head Baker at exclusive hotels including Cliveden and the Dorchester and he went on to launch The Paul Hollywood Artisan Bread Company, which now supplies Harrods among others.
sarah Raven’s food for friends & family
Sarah Raven
How to Bake
Paul Hollywood
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This is the ultimate all-in-one reference for cooking seasonally with fresh ingredients. The book is divided by season. There are over 450 simple yet inspiring recipes, all organised by main ingredient, which include spinach and Gruyère tart, mint and pea tip risotto, sweet potato gratin, and damson and almond pudding. Practical, engaging, and gorgeously realised with Jonathan Buckley’s vivid photographs (taken in Sarah’s family garden), Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook offers a colourful and delicious repertoire of ideas that put vegetables, herbs and fruit at the centre of every meal, all year round.
•The Garden Cookbook won the Guild of Food Writers’ Award in 2008 and has sold over 57,000 copies to date
•Withaclean,bolddesignandstunningphotography,thisisone of the most attractive cookbooks on the market
sarah Raven is a broadcaster, teacher and writer. She has made regular appearances on the BBC’s flagship gardening programme, she runs her own cookery and gardening school, and she is the author of books on both gardening and cooking. She lives in East Sussex.
sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook
Sarah Raven
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Looking back over nearly two decades of professional cookery, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has worked out the combinations that make magic. Salty, sweet, crunchy. Sharp, rich, crumbly. Hot, bland, crisp. Hugh has used the formula of three to create more than 175 recipes, both well-loved classics and brand new ideas, based on trios like squash, ricotta and ham; clams, tomatoes and garlic; strawberries, cream and shortbread; and chocolate, ginger and digestives.
•TheChannel4TVserieswillrunfortenweeks,withfiveepisodes a week
•ThisisthesamedaytimeTVslotthatcatapultedJamieOliver’scookbook to a number one bestseller in 2010
Hugh fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His River Cottage television series have earned him a huge popular following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards. He lives in Devon with his family.
Hugh’s three Good things
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
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Why don’t we eat more veg? They’re healthy, cost-effective and, above all, delicious. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall believes that it is time to put this to rights, so he has come up with over 200 fantastic veg-centric recipes including curried bubble and squeak, roasted squash, mushrooms and blue cheese on leaves, cream of spinach soup, hot and sour noodle, veg tofu soup, roasted roots with harissa, halloumi, new potato and tomato kebabs, spelt with peas and spices and veg moussaka. With vibrant photography from Simon Wheeler, River Cottage Veg Every Day! is a eulogy to the glorious green stuff.
•Thisbooktapsintoazeitgeist–thecurrenttrendforthrifty,eco-friendly cooking
•Withhugelyaccessibleappeal,RiverCottageVegEveryday!hassold300,000 copies to date
Hugh fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His River Cottage television series have earned him a huge popular following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards. He lives in Devon with his family.
River Cottage Veg Every Day!
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
416pp
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Putting food on the table for the family quickly and economically doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. This book shows how Hugh’s approach to food can be adapted to suit any growing, working family, or busy young singles and couples for that matter. Breakfast, baking, lunchboxes, quick suppers, healthy snacks, eating on the move and weekend cooking for the week ahead – all these, and more, are covered in River Cottage Every Day.
•TheRiver Cottage brand is growing unstoppably. An ever growing audience are attracted to this modern, accessible approach to cooking
•TheRiver Cottage titles have sold over a million copies to date
•OverfourmillionviewersregularlywatchtheRiver Cottage TV series in the UK
Hugh fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His River Cottage television series have earned him a huge popular following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards. He lives in Devon with his family.
River Cottage Every Day
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
416pp
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Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Season the chicken pieces well all over with salt and pepper. You’ll probably need to sear them in two batches. Heat the olive oil in large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the chicken and sear, turning the pieces several times, until they are golden brown all over. Transfer, skin side up, to an oven dish or roasting tin.
Now, to deglaze the frying pan, pour in the wine and let it bubble over the heat, stirring well to scrape up any bits of caramelised chicken from the bottom. Pour the liquid from the pan into the oven dish (but not directly over the chicken). Add the lemon juice and give the chicken skin an extra scattering of salt and pepper. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Take the dish from the oven, uncover and add the tomatoes, nestling them, cut side up as far as possible, among the chicken pieces. Roast, uncovered, for a further 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the tomatoes are soft and blistered. Scatter over most of the tarragon and toss to mix. Rest for a few minutes so the tarragon flavour infuses the juices.
Sprinkle over the remaining chopped tarragon and the dish is ready to serve. It’s good with new potatoes, mash, rice or bread.
SwapS If you can’t lay your hands on fresh tarragon, try this with flat-leaf parsley – using about three times as much. Or try roughly shredded sorrel leaves. In each case, the effect is quite different, but still delicious.
another take The dish also works really well with pheasant in place of chicken.
Serves 6–8
1 free-range chicken (about 1.8kg), jointed into 8 pieces (or a similar weight of bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ glass of white wine (or use water if you prefer)
Juice of ½ lemon
About 500g ripe tomatoes (any shape or size), halved or quartered
A bunch of tarragon, leaves only, coarsely chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chicken, tomatoes, tarragonAs it cooks, this very easy dish makes its own delicious sauce – a combination of the roast chicken juices and the deeply savoury tomato liquor. The tarragon is much more than just a background herb here. Its distinctive aniseed flavour is quite dominant, holding its own with the chicken and tomatoes, and rounding out the dish perfectly.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Cut the potatoes into similar-sized, small chunks. Put them in a large roasting tray with the garlic, add the olive oil and some salt and pepper and toss well. Roast for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, snap the woody ends from the asparagus and cut the spears into 3–4cm lengths. Cut the halloumi into 2cm cubes.
Take the potatoes from the oven, add the asparagus and halloumi and toss to combine. You don’t want the tray to be too crowded – everything should be in a single layer. Return the tray to the oven for 15 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is starting to caramelise. Discard the garlic.
Add a generous spritz of lemon juice and toss everything again, then transfer to a serving dish. Scatter with parsley, if using, and some more black pepper. Serve straight away – with wedges of sourdough bread, if you really want to make a meal of it.
Serves 4
600–700g new potatoes, scrubbed or scraped
4–5 garlic cloves (unpeeled), bashed
3 tablespoons olive oil
About 400g asparagus
225g halloumi
A spritz of lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1–2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley to finish (optional)
Asparagus, new potatoes, halloumiRoasting is a surprisingly nifty cooking method for asparagus, quickly rendering this delicious vegetable tender and slightly caramelised. Mingled with earthy little new potatoes, salty halloumi cheese and a generous squeeze of lemon, it makes a fantastic early summer supper.
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Put the cherries into a pan with the sugar. Cook over a very gentle heat, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the cherries are starting to soften and release some of their deep red juices. Set aside to cool.
To make the mousse, put the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl and place over a pan of barely simmering water. Leave to melt, stirring once or twice. Set aside to cool a little, then stir in the egg yolks.
In a large, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with the sugar for a few minutes, until they form a soft meringue. Fold this into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into glasses and chill for an hour or so.
Lightly whip the cream until it just holds soft peaks. Put a dollop of cream on each mousse, add the cherries and serve.
SwapS Instead of poached cherries, use fresh strawberries – hulled, thickly sliced and briefly tossed in a little caster sugar. Or raspberries, again with a sprinkling of caster sugar, and very lightly crushed until the juices run.
Serves 4
500g ripe cherries, halved and stoned
25g caster sugar
For the chocolate mousse
150g dark chocolate, broken into small chunks
30g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3 large eggs, separated
20g caster sugar
To finish
200ml double cream
Cherries, chocolate, creamThis is a great pud to make during the all-too-short cherry season. If, like me, you view a couple of bars of good-quality dark chocolate as storecupboard staples, you can knock up this chocolate mousse, almost certainly to loud applause, at the drop of a hat. Combine it with a little cloud of whipped cream and briefly cooked fresh cherries, and you have a very sophisticated and indulgent pudding.
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More than just a cookbook, this volume in three parts promotes a total understanding of British fish. In the first part Hugh and Nick explain how to procure a good fish, discussing fish farming, aquaculture, sustainability and harvesting issues. Next they turn to cooking fish with techniques and classic recipes like gravadlax, kedgeree and even chip shop battered cod. Finally, they present Britain’s best fish by species, giving portraits with notes on seasonality and ecology. This is the only book on fish you will ever need.
•NickisoneoftheUK’sleadingfishpundits,whileHughisspearheadingThe Big Fish Fight, a high-profile campaign for responsible fishing
•Combiningareliablereferencebookwithrecipes,thisisauniqueguideto eating fish
Hugh fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His River Cottage TV series have earned him a huge following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards.
Nick fisher is a journalist, BAFTA-award-winning scriptwriter and Sony-award-winning radio presenter. He is the author of the Sea Fishing: River Cottage Handbook No. 6.
Nikki Duffy brings the River Cottage ethos to child rearing. She shows it’s never too early for even the youngest family members to start eating with their parents and siblings. The River Cottage Baby and Toddler Cookbook is jam-packed with sound advice and recipes that can be adapted for everyone from babies to adults. Try blueberry pancakes, apple muesli, wholesome shepherd’s pie, mackerel pâté, pea risotto or roasted fish with tomato sauce. With an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this book will put real food on the table for the whole family to enjoy.
•RiverCottageistrustedforitscommonsenseapproachandemphasison healthy, ethical eating
•Withthehighestproductionvalues,thisisaqualitybookforfamilycooking that stands out from the crowd
Nikki Duffy has worked as both Food Editor and columnist, and she is now a freelance food writer. She lives in Essex with her husband and two daughters.
the River Cottage fish Book
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Nick Fisher
River Cottage Baby & toddler Cookbook
Nikki Duffy
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256pp
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Until now, home cooking has remained stubbornly out of touch with technological development but Heston Blumenthal, the champion of the scientific kitchen, is set to change all that with his radical new book. With meticulous precision, he explains what the most effective techniques are and why they work. Amongst the 150 specially-created dishes are recipes like irrefutably perfect roast potatoes, tenderest rack of lamb and smooth, chocolatey Millionaire shortbread. Heston Blumenthal at Home will change the way you think about cooking forever – prepare for a culinary revolution!
•HestonBlumenthalisastarchefwhohasbroughtanewway of cooking to the fore
•Heiswidelyacknowledgedtobeagenius,andTheFatDuck has twice been voted the Best Restaurant in the World by a peer group of top chefs
•Forthefirsttime,Heston’sfanswillreallybeabletointegrate his cooking into a real life context
Entirely self-taught, Heston Blumenthal has won the coveted three Michelin stars in near-record time for his restaurant The Fat Duck, which has twice been voted the Best Restaurant in the World by an international panel of 500 experts. He lives in Berkshire.
Fuchsia Dunlop has been acclaimed as the West’s greatest writer on Chinese food. Every Grain of Rice offers traditional dishes that are adaptable, healthy and startlingly tasty. This is not an imitation of restaurant-style food – it’s authentic home cooking. Recipes include meat, vegetable and fish dishes like stir-fried water spinach with garlic, spicy beef and celery salad, and steamed sea bass with ginger and spring onion. Fuchsia also offers a comprehensive how-to of basic techniques, allowing you to develop your own approach to this varied cuisine. Stunningly packaged, this is the go-to book for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
•Fuchsiaisoneofthemostrespectedwritersinherfield– Sichuan Cookery was voted one of the top ten best ever cookbooks by the Guardian’s panel of experts in 2010
fuchsia Dunlop speaks, reads and writes fluent Mandarin, and has trained as a chef in the Sichuanese capital, Chengdu. She is the prize-winning author of two highly acclaimed Chinese cookery books and a memoir of living in China. She lives in London.
Cooking for Real Life
More Than 180 Recipes for Whatever Life Throws at You
Joanna Weinberg
Heston Blumenthal at Home
Heston Blumenthal
Every Grain of Rice
Simple Chinese Home Cooking
Fuchsia Dunlop
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It’s all in the title: this book is about cooking for real life, for those who need to feed their household quickly, with pleasure and variety. Since life often throws up surprises, Joanna Weinberg explains how to cater for impromptu gatherings as well as cooking for your nearest and dearest. Among the delicious recipes - which offer new flavour combinations using familiar ingredients - are smoky butternut and sage soup; twice-baked cottage pie; tomato, goats cheese and mint salad and molten chocolate pots. Every home cook needs fresh ideas for seasonal, achievable recipes. They need Cooking for Real Life.
•Auniqueapproachtohomecookingthatcatersforeveryscenario, from after-work suppers to comfort cooking
•Thisisabeautifulpackagewithfully-integratedphotographs and vibrant illustrations
Joanna Weinberg writes a weekly cookery column for The Times, and about food in general for Red. She lives in Somerset with her husband, two children and two cats. She is the author of How to Feed Your Friends with Relish.
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Hashi is a book of Japanese food that replicates the famous cookery classes that Reiko runs from her south-west London home. Hashi takes the reader through the many mysteries - at least as conceived by the Western mind - of the basics of Japanese cooking. From there it steps up to favourites from the Japanese home kitchen, finishing with a selection of slightly more adventurous dishes that are sure to excite. Written with great style and precision, Reiko leads the reader gently through the various challenges that confront the Western eye when it comes to tackling the food of Japan.
Reiko Hashimoto has been teaching people the joys and pleasures of Japanese cooking via the cookery school classes she runs from her south-west London home for more than ten years. Prior to this, she taught Japanese cooking to the foreign community in Tokyo. She has travelled extensively over the last 25 years, learning the ways and means of a variety of food cultures. Food is her passion.
This is a book for spice lovers of all cuisines. Atul explores curries of the world, looking to his native India, of course, but also to Asia and Africa, to the Americas, Europe and even the UK. Curry remains one of the world’s most popular dishes and Atul’s collection of mouth-watering dishes does more than enough to convince us why. Over 100 recipes show curry in all its fantastic forms, from mild to hot, continent hopping to reveal how one country shares with and differs from the next. A collection of inspiring, intoxicating spiced dishes that cover meat, fish and vegetable curries from all corners of the globe.
•Curryisthenation’sfavouritedish.Thiswillbecomethebenchmark book on the subject, written by one of its best-known and most knowledgeable practitioners
•AlongsideVivekSingh,Atulisthebest-knownIndianchefonTV, with regular appearances on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, Food Network and beyond
Atul Kochhar is one of the finest Indian chefs in the country, renowned for the vibrancy of his food and the subtlety of his spice mixes. He was one of the first two Indian chefs to be awarded a Michelin star and he has become the recognisable face of Indian cuisine on television. His innovative take on food has taken him through two whole series of the BBC’s Great British Menu and continue to win him an admiring public through regular TV appearances, including regular stints on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen.
Recognising the exceptional health-promoting properties of combining western super foods with Asian super spices, whilst at the same time tapping into the world’s enduring love affair with curry, Gurpareet sets out to inform us about how each recipe in this wonderful collection - via high antioxidant levels, cardiovascular health benefits and a myriad of curative properties - will help to improve our health and wellbeing.
Gurpareet Bains is a qualified nutritionist, TV personality, columnist and chef. This book and his recipes have been followed by a lot of media interest and publicity, as he has strived to convert one and all to the impressive possibilities of his unique and delicious diet.
Hashi
A Japanese Cookery Course
Reiko Hashimoto
Atul’s Curries of the World
Atul Kochhar
Indian superfood
Gurpareet Bains
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We have an enduring love for soup and it’s easy to see why. Thrifty, sustaining, nourishing, simple to cook and the endless possibilities of ingredients to cook with. Whether thin or thick, frugal or slightly more luxurious, here are 100 recipes, both new and old, in this gem of a collection; ones which you’ll be able to turn to all year round.
Genevieve taylor is a writer and food stylist with her own catering company. Her early career was working as a researcher at the BBC, going on to produce their long-running TV series, Animal Park. She now splits her time between food writing and creating beautiful food for photography. She lives in Bristol with her husband and two children and a recently acquired family of chickens - the subject of her ‘An Egg A Day’ food blog.
Stew! is a collection of 100 splendidly simple recipes ranging from traditional and hearty classics such as ‘Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings’, ‘Lancashire Hotpot’ and ‘Coq au Vin’, to one-pot meals in a bowl that are perfect for a weekday supper or informal entertaining. From classic stews that have been enjoyed for generations and are likely to elicit sighs of nostalgia, to a feast of inspiring new ideas that are set to become firm favourites, Stew! is packed with irresistible recipes for every occasion.
Genevieve taylor is a writer and food stylist with her own catering company. Her early career was working as a researcher at the BBC, going on to produce their long-running TV series, Animal Park. She now splits her time between food writing and creating beautiful food for photography. She lives in Bristol with her husband and two children and a recently acquired family of chickens - the subject of her ‘An Egg A Day’ food blog.
A book championing minced meat in all its forms, from frugal dishes such as Savoury Mince and Peas to the slightly more extravagant Venison Burgers. These 100 approachable recipes include all our comfort food favourites - Shepherd’s Pie, Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagne - sitting alongside a collection of fingerlickingly-good kebabs, hearty burgers and spicy curries.
Mitzie Wilson is a well-known food writer, consultant, and an accomplished author of many cookery books on subjects as far ranging as cake baking and decorating to poultry and game cookery. Former editor of BBC Good Food Magazine and Delicious magazine, she is currently a contributor to the Daily Mail Weekend Magazine.
Anissa Helou’s classic work, The Fifth Quarter, first published in 2004, is now re-issued as Offal, updated and expanded with the addition of striking colour food photography. This is the only book currently in print in the English language dedicated exclusively to the subject of offal - a subject currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity and fashion - in all its many and surprising forms. From foie gras to cod’s roe and from sheep’s head to testicles, Offal draws on recipes and traditions from all over the world.
Anissa Helou has written a number of books about the food of the Levant region including the cuisines of Lebanon and the street food of Morocco and the Mediterranean as well as on the delightful dishes that go to make up mezze.
soup!
100 sensational soup recipes
Genevieve Taylor
stew!
100 splendidly simple recipes
Genevieve Taylor
Mince!
Mitzie Wilson
Offal
The Fifth Quarter
Anissa Helou
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Every parent knows how stressful meal times can be, young minds need inspiring and this is exactly what Funky Lunch sets out to do. The book features many of the very best Funky Lunch sandwich ideas, from simple farmyard creatures and cucumber crocodiles to favourite characters from the world of children’s TV, as well as some fun and creative interactive spreads to help get the little ones involved in choosing and making their own lunch.
Mark Northeast, father of two, set up his Funky Lunch website at the beginning of 2009, completely unaware that it would become a worldwide media sensation. After a year of global news coverage, tireless self-promotion and interviews, Mark sandwiched his favourite creations into this first book, one of the big events in children’s food publishing of 2010.
Why is it that pepper and certain foods go together so perfectly? Christine McFadden’s evocative collection of recipes from around the world are geared to modern lifestyles and informal eating, inspiring the imagination with unusual ways of using pepper - in cakes and desserts for example - reminding us of pepper’s traditional use in pickles and preserves, in sauces and soups, curries and stews.
Author of many cookery books and five times nominated for World Food Media Awards Christine Mcfadden is a well-established food writer with a deep interest in the many aspects of food and its provenance. She has a passion for spices and seasonings and the way in which they transform the character of a dish. She is also the author of The Farm Shop Cookbook.
Funky Party is perfect for parents who want to create memorable party food for their children, with ideas that are perfect for birthdays or themed parties and which also cover ideas for smaller crowds, whether it’s an impromptu supper or a sleepover. From adorable jacket potato people to garden worm ‘bangers and mash’, and from scotch egg owls to ghoulish meringues, Funky Party is filled with achieveable ideas for parents to encourage their children to eat, experiment and enjoy food.
Mark Northeast is the multi-award-winning creator of Funky Lunch, and is dedicated to encouraging children to learn to love food. He has two young children, who still like to fuss occasionally, ensuring he’s always searching for his next Funky food ideas. He lives in West Sussex.
Originally published in 1998, this is the fully revised and updated edition of this outstanding tour de force by the world’s leading sparkling wine expert. Beautifully illustrated and stylishly designed, with over 600 full-colour photographs, labels and maps, it has become and will continue to be an indispensable part of any true wine lover’s library.
tom stevenson is the world’s most respected authority on Champagne and sparkling wine. As well as The World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, he is author of the Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide, the Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia and the definitive reference on the Wines of Alsace. Tom has picked up no less than 31 major wine writing awards.
funky Lunch
Mark Northeast
Pepper
The spice that changed the world
Christine McFadden
funky Party
Party Food for Happy Children
Mark Northeast
Christie’s Encyclopedia of Champagne and sparkling Wine
Tom Stevenson
80pp
195 x 195mm (743/64 x 743/64 in)
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228 x 165mm (731/32 x 61/2 in)
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Unlike previous books that have focused on the t-shirt, this is neither a chronology nor a visual document cataloguing a collection. Informative, illuminating and erudite, Slogan T-Shirts is completely unique. Featuring interviews with a wealth of cultural commentators and credible fashion insiders, it offers a multi-faceted approach to what makes the slogan t-shirt so rich, layered and culturally relevant.
•HundredsofphotographsincludingpicturesofT-shirtsfrom rarely seen collections
stephanie talbot is a freelance fashion stylist, writer and consultant based in London, UK. She has studied visual theory, screen theory and architecture, at post-graduate and doctoral level. Stephanie has written extensively for publications including The Sunday Times’ Man supplement, The Evening Standard, Room, Blueprint and Dazed and Confused, as well as independent self-produced publications Foxy Dreamy, Yes Indeedy, Sexymachinery and Experiment.
176pp
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400+ colour illustrations
£19.99
January 2013
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slogan t-shirts
Cult and Culture
Stephanie Talbot
128pp
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125 colour fashion photographs
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Alexander McQueen
Genius of a generation
Kristin Knox
A tribute to Alexander McQueen, 1969-2010, an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world.
•125breathtakingcatwalkphotographs
•Thecommentaryhasbeenwrittenbyanexperiencedfashion journalist who has attended and adored McQueen’s haute couture shows
•Includestributesandquotesfromsomebigfashionnames
Kristin Knox is a successful international fashion blogger and journalist with a Master’s degree in Classical Literature from the University of Oxford.
This stunning tribute to Dame Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) celebrates the life, passions, frocks and rocks of one of the most striking and talented beauties of the silver screen.
‘This book wonderfully portrays Taylor’s flawless beauty and enduring, dropping-in-diamonds elegance’
Daily Express, 15 July 2011
‘Elizabeth’s “life in style” was a circus of extremes. She knew couture. She knew what good taste was. She just didn’t care to have good taste most of the time—wretched, expensive excess was her style, and she revelled in it. Elizabeth’s cheerful, sexy vulgarity was one of the things that so excited her public, and drove Women’s Wear Daily to distraction’
Liz smith, August 2011
susan Kelly has worked as a writer, editor and ghostwriter in the book publishing world for 12 years, with a particular interest in fashion and illustrated/photographic books.
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125 colour photographs
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Elizabeth taylor
Her Life in Style
Susan Kelly
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A contemporary look at traditional clothing and styles from 62 countries around the world and the influence it is having on fashion and designers today. Traditional dress from around the globe inspired the early designs of people like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. Culture to Catwalk looks back at the roots of the industry, the backlash against brash consumerism, globalisation and ‘fast-fashion’ and shows that what people are wearing locally on the streets is once again influencing what stalks the catwalk (just as at the turn of the century). It interviews and quotes from designers and brands including Amanda Wakeley, Aquascutum, Jaeger, Donna Karan and more.
•Accessibleandbeautifullyillustrated
•Showshowstreetstyleinfluencescatwalkstyle
•Amustforallfashionlovers
Kristin Knox is a successful international fashion blogger and journalist with a masters degree in Classical Literature from the University of Oxford and author of Alexander McQueen Genius of a Generation.
Lady Gaga Style Bible will be the first new title published to coincide with her world tour and is the only comprehensive title dedicated to all aspects of her uncompromising, spellbinding and extraordinary visual artistry.
•TheperfectgiftforGaga’senormousaudienceoffans,aswell as a great resource for fashion and cultural observers
•Websiteforthebookincludesconstantupdates,competitions, and news
David foy is currently based in London in the world of publishing. As well as working on his blog, he has worked in diverse areas of the media over the last fifteen years including fashion retail for Pebble London and he also taught retail studies for the Academy of National Economy in Moscow.
Culture to Catwalk
How world cultures influence fashion
Kristin Knox
Lady Gaga
Style Bible
David Foy
224 pp
276 x 219mm (104/5 x 83/5 in)
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500 colour photographs
£30.00
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125 colour photographs
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David Bowie is renowned for his innovative, ever-changing style; from androgynous leotards and space-age jumpsuits to short-cut blazers and distressed frock coats. Crammed with fabulous photographs, this book is a stunning fashion retrospective of the iconic and well-loved rockstar. Apart from documenting five decades of Bowie’s unique sense of style, it also discusses the cultural and artistic influences that have shaped him, and how he has influenced others in turn.
•ThefirstbookforoveradecadetofocusonBowie’shigh-impact looks and dramatic sense of style
•Crammedwithfashion-focusedphotosofBowiefromthroughout his career including a number of rare images
Danny Lewis has worked as a writer and editor for many years, including stints in publishing houses in Switzerland and Australia. He has also spent a good deal of time in the underground music scene in London, running clubs and playing in bands, which has left him with an enduring love of rock music.
David Bowie style
Danny Lewis
128pp
276 x 219mm (1055/64 x 85/8 in)
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125 colour illustrations
£18.99
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Japanese Street Style is the first book of its kind to showcase the most innovative and cutting-edge looks in Japan today. Japan has become one of the strongest stages for fashion and style in the world and this book presents a breathtaking selection of one-of-a-kind photographs of all the most contemporary looks and major fashion tribes from this global fashion centre.
•Agreatresourceforfashionstudentsaswellasgeneralinterest
•Allphotoshavebeentakenespeciallyforthisexclusivepublication and associated website
•Fantasticphotographsprovideauniqueandinspiringinsight into this fascinating fashion culture
Pat Lyttle is a photographer specialising in Japanese culture and street fashion. After many years photographing celebrities such as Betty Davis, Joan Collins, Diana Princess of Wales and many others, Pat became a specialist in fashion photography and later set up his own Japanese street fashion website and blog called Jstreetstyle.
Shows how modern day fashion houses are using vintage clothing for inspiration and adapting old techniques to make stunning new outfits.
•Beautifullyillustratedwithinspirationalimages
•Includessketchbooksandfinaldesignsofanumberoftextile artists and fashion designers who use vintage clothing for their inspiration
•Offersfreshwaysofexploringandlearningabouttechnicalskills in embroidery and mixed media
Karen Nicol is a very well-known British textile artist who works for some of the top designers in the world. She is also Senior Research Fellow at the Royal College of Art.
Japanese street style
Pat Lyttle
Embellished
New Vintage
Karen Nicol
128pp
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Colour photos
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200 colour photographs
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Roller derby is now the fastest growing sport in the world. The revival of this fast-paced female-dominated sport has seen over 1,000 leagues established internationally since it began in 2001. Roller derby is a tough, sexy and stylish contact sport that is taking the world by storm. Flat Track Fashion is the very first book to feature stunning fashion photographs documenting the visual feast of fiesty fashions from leagues all over the world and capture the spirit and style of the roller derby revival.
•Rollerderbyisthefastestgrowingsportintheworld.TheWomen’s Flat Track Derby Association has over 30,000 followers on Facebook and there are now over 800 leagues established throughout the world
•Thereisaready-madeaudienceoffans,skatersandaspiring rollergirls, as well as anyone interested in feminist and punk subcultures, vintage fashion and tattoos
•Thisistheveryfirstillustratedbooktodocumenttheinternational roller derby revival featuring stunning fashion photographs from leagues around the world
Ellen Parnavelas is the author of the popular roller derby blog secretdiaryofarookierollergirl.wordpress.com. She plays for London Rollergirls Recreational League and her blog attracts over 3,000 viewers a month.
flat track fashion
The Roller Derby Look Book
Ellen Parnavelas
128pp
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200 colour photographs
£19.99
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An invaluable resource for fashion students, teachers and designers, this book looks at fashion designer’s sketchbooks and the role they play in the research and design process. This book demonstrates how ideas are constructed, for single garments and entire collections, and looks at how pages and whole sketchbooks are put together.
‘...of real value to any aspiring fashion design student. It gives tangible insight into the crucial role that drawing inspiration from a variety of sources and the subsequent exploration of these ideas in a personal notebook plays in the creative thinking and fashion design process.’
Professor frances Corner, OBE Head of London College of Fashion
•ForewordbyProfessorFrancesCorner,OBE,HeadofLondonCollege of Fashion
•Anessentialtooltohelpdesignersandstudentstoproduceexciting, creative and challenging work in their research sketchbooks
•Theonlybookavailableonthissubjectfeaturingworkofmany different artists and designers
Zarida Zaman is a graduate of Central St Martin’s. She has worked in the fashion industry for over 10 years, and she teaches at both Central St Martin’s and the London College of Fashion.
New fashion Designers’ sketchbooks
Zarida Zaman
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Fashion Pattern Cutting is a creative pattern cutting book that pushes the boundaries of 3D experimentation on the mannequin stand. In this book, experienced fashion designer Zarida Zaman provides a detailed examination of the relationship between fabric, drape, weight and 3D forms for women’s wear. Taking sculpture, origami and natural forms as her three key sources of inspiration, the author shows how to create varied and exciting contemporary styles using crisp folds, bold shapes and natural fabrics.
•Bridgesthegapbetweentraditionalpatterncuttingbooksand straightforward books on fashion design
•Writtenbyanexperiencedteacherwhohasalsodealtwiththe commercial side of the fashion industry
Zarida Zaman is a graduate of Central St Martin’s. She has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years, and teaches at Central St Martin’s and the London College of Fashion. She is currently involved in producing a sportswear range for a London-based fitness company.
fashion Pattern Cutting
Line, Shape and Volume
Zarida Zaman
144pp
276 x 219mm (1055/64 x 85/8 in)
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200 Illustrations
£19.99
December 2014
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The Fashion Designer’s Resource Book is a fashion resource and lifestyle book that provides a complete overview of the fashion industry as a business, combined with an insider’s understanding of the creative process and the lifestyle of a fashion entrepreneur. Emerging designers should read this book to get ahead; it also offers advice for anyone interested in exploring the industry, from first year fashion students looking to secure work experience, to the talented seamstress working to establish a reputation.
•Writtenbyanaward-winningBritishfashionentrepreneur
•Providesadetailedoverviewofthefashionindustry,froman insider’s perspective - essential information for any budding fashion designer
samata Angel has her own fashion label and has received a host of industry awards and nominations including Cosmopolitan magazine’s Future Fashion Star of 2008. She has been named in the ‘Black Women in Europe: Power List 2010’, and in March 2011 was listed as one of Red magazine’s ‘One to Watch: Top 20 women under the age of 30’.
fashion Designer’s Resource Book
Fashioning Your Life
Samata Angel
192pp
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80 Colour Illustrations
£18.99
January 2013
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After the fantastic success of Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner, Aneeta Patel is back to teach knitters how to advance to the next stage. With detailed instructions, and photographs to accompany you at every step, Knitty Gritty: The Next Steps shows you how to knit lace, how to use beads, and how to read and create charts to knit Fair Isle and intarsia patterns using different colours. You will also learn the secrets of knitting in the round, so you too can knit socks like a pro!
Aneeta Patel is an artist and knitting teacher living in East London. She has taught knitting professionally for several years and holds classes all over London. Specialising in beginners’ knitting, Aneeta runs special events, knitting parties and groups and one-on-one teaching sessions.
Some children like to slay dragons, others prefer to sip tea with princesses, but any child will find something to wear, play with and love within the creative knitting patterns featured in Sweet Knits: 30 Cute Designs for Kids. From flower-shaped tea cups to cute summer dresses, cosy jumpers to fun room decorations, these projects encourage customisation for truly unique pieces full of personality.
Catherine Graham-Evans has been passionate about knitting from an early age, and has always designed and made her own pieces. She studied fine art at university, before becoming a primary school teacher. In 2010, she gave up teaching, and now creates patterns for books and yarn companies, as well as handknitted items for sale.
In Rag Rug Creations, you will discover a huge range of applications for this basic technique, such as wall hangings, bags, cushions and accessories, to name a few. This book reveals all the techniques and possibilities open to you using only a minimum of specialist tools, and a wide range of materials, including recycled and found objects, which makes this craft affordable as well as enjoyable.
Lynne stein is a trained art therapist and textile artist, and runs a variety of textile workshops, both privately and also in educational settings, museums and galleries. Lynne’s work has been exhibited around the world, and commissioned in the UK and internationally for a wide range of public, commercial and domestic spaces.
Knitty Gritty
The Next Steps
Aneeta Patel
sweet Knits
30 Cute Designs for Kids
Catherine Graham-Evans
Textiles Handbooks
Rag Rug Creations
An exploration of colour and surface
Lynne Stein
176pp
246 x 189mm (911/16 x 77/16 in)
Flexiback
200 colour illustrations
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246 x 189mm (911/16 x 77/16 in)
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150 colour images
£14.99
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200 full colour illustrations
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An overview of the core textile techniques with explanations of the cheapest and easiest methods for each technique and guidance on ways for working on textiles at home, without expensive equipment.
•Highlyillustrated,clearandeasy-to-followstep-by-stepformatwithchapters on different materials
•Thoroughintroduction,up-to-datewithlatesttechnologiesandfashions in textiles
•Suitableforallwithaninterestinworkingwith textiles – those wanting a refresher course or a change of direction, information on new techniques and methods or absolute beginners
Ruth sleigh-Johnson teaches art and textiles. She has worked on magazines and freelance as a fashion/interiors stylist.
Another in our popular ‘Practical’ series, this book is written by an experienced weaving teacher and is packed with clear and accessible instructions supported by photographs and diagrams.
•Clear,easy-to-followinstructionsabouttechniques
•Everythingyouneedtoknow,fromstartingtofinishingandeverythingin between
Lynn Gray Ross is the Managing Director of the Arran Knitting Company and teaches weaving workshops around the UK, in the US and in Europe. Her work is exhibited and collected internationally and she has produced woven art for several high-profile commissions, including a large tapestry for the 1995 United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing.
A general introduction to good sewing practice, written by an experienced author and teacher and including information on everything you need to know, from stitches and seams to fabrics and facings.
•Clear,easy-to-followinstructionsabouttechniques,tools,materialsandmachinery
•Encouragescreativityandexperimentation
Ruth sleigh-Johnson is a teacher of Art and Textiles. She has worked as a freelance stylist and editor for magazines, catalogues and TV. She is the author of another book in this series: Practical Textiles Techniques.
A practical guide to learning the basics, getting started, and designing and creating your very own original baskets. While based on traditional techniques, this book opens the door to an exciting hybrid approach, mixing both materials and methods.
•Clear,easy-to-followinstructionsabouttools,techniquesandmaterials
•Incorporatingalargenumberofillustratedstep-by-stepexamplesfordifferent methods
•Suitableforbeginnersaswellasahandyreferenceandinspirationguide for more experienced makers
stella Harding has been making baskets since 2001. She has exhibited her basketry widely across Europe.
shane Waltener is an urban designer and maker who works with a variety of mixed media and constructs installations as well as featuring work at various craft shows.
Practical textile techniques
Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
Practical Weaving techniques
Lynn Gray Ross
Practical sewing techniques
Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
Practical Basketry techniques
Stella Harding and Shane Waltener
128pp
276 x 219mm (107/8 x 85/8 in)
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Over 160 colour photographs
£19.99
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144pp
276 x 219mm (107/8 x 81/4 in)
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Over 120 colour illustrations
£19.99
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144pp
276 x 219mm (107⁄8 x 81/4 in)
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Over 300 photographs and diagrams
£14.99
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144pp
276 x 219mm (104/3 x 83/5 in)
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Over 120 colour illustrations
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Colour and shade of dyed textiles were once as much an indicator of social class or position as the fabric itself and for centuries the recipes used by dyers were closely guarded secrets. From pre-history to the current day, the story of dyed textiles in Western Europe brings together the worlds of politics, money, the church, law, taxation, international trade and exploration, fashion, serendipity and science.
susan Kay-Williams is the Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court. The research carried out by the RSN is incredibly in-depth, and Susan is in constant demand as a speaker in the UK and internationally, especially in the US and Japan.
A general introduction for artists and makers looking to incorporate textiles and textiles techniques into general art projects and to create original art using textiles.
•Packedwithahugerangeofbeautifulphotographsofcreativetextileartworks by a range of talented makers
•Includesawealthofinspirationalimagesandinformativetextaboutthematerials and techniques employed by contemporary artists in this field
•Encouragescreativityandexperimentation
Karen Woods is an established textile artist and painter, with 15 years experience as a crafts teacher. As well as taking time for her own personal work, she runs textile and sculpture workshops for a variety of young peoples’ groups, schools and community mental health centres.
A thoughtful and beautiful look at the various methods, materials and techniques that contemporary makers are using to create pictures using stitch, featuring stunning and inspirational photographs.
•Bothinstructiveandinspirational–thisbookoffersreadersmanydifferent ways to start working and experimenting with stitch
•Beautifullydesigned,withgreatattentiontodetailandwonderfulphotographs
sandeep Jandu graduated from Goldsmiths College, University of London with a degree in Media and Communications, specialising in illustration, in 2009. Inspired by the catwalk, she has since turned her attention to fashion, writing articles for Matches Fashion, working for L’Oréal UK & Ireland and now working as part of the Marketing team at Sassoon. She has most recently exhibited her work at ‘Showcase’ on Brick Lane.
This design sourcebook for contemporary samplers contains over 70 motifs and patterns based on both reworked traditional and specially created designs.
•Suitableforawiderangeofresourcesandabilities
•Valuableforschoolsandcollegesaswellasindividualmakers
•Thereisahighdemandforinformationonthissubject
Caroline Vincent is an embroidery designer maker who has specialised in creative contemporary pictorial samplers for over 20 years. She teaches at West Dean College, runs courses for the Women’s Institute and is a member of the Embroiderer’s Guild. She is the author of Creative Sampler Embroidery.
the story of Colour in textiles
Susan Kay-Williams
Creative textile Art
Techniques and projects
Karen Woods
stitching Pictures
Sandeep Jandu
sampler Workbook
Motifs and Patterns
Caroline Vincent
176pp
246mm x 189mm (911/16 x 77/16 in)
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100 colour illustrations
£19.99
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128pp
246x189mm (93/4 x 71/2 in)
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100 colour photographs
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128pp
246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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Over 120 colour illustrations
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150 illustrations
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Textile Surface Manipulation is about developing a diverse variety of textile techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and applying these to particular projects. The techniques covered in the book are an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, and the end projects might range from fashion to interiors to textile art.
•Includestenprojectstoteachallthetechniquesdiscussedinthebook, and following every project is a gallery of related works by contemporary makers for inspiration
Nigel Cheney and Helen McAllister both lecture on textiles and fashion at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
Sustainable sewing projects don’t have to be scratchy hemp skirts and brown patchwork aprons – you could be making beautiful one-off pieces for yourself and your home from unique and unusual eco-friendly recycled or vintage fabrics!
•20eco-friendlyandstylishsewingprojects,withatrendytwist.Projectsare jargon-free and easy to follow
•Includesasectioncoveringspecificinformationaboutsourcingandusing pre-loved fabrics as well as care tips
Ruth singer is a textile designer-maker who works exclusively with eco-friendly, recycled and natural fabrics. Ruth has also worked in museum education, most recently in adult education at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and she undertakes freelance teaching on a regular basis.
A stunning collection of African textiles, carefully selected from a range of traditional and contemporary designs. Each full-colour photograph is included on the accompanying CD.
•IncludesadigitalformatonanaccompanyingCDsothatthedesignscan be copied and manipulated
•Beautifulcollectionofstunningpatterns
•Anamazingresourceforfashionanddesignstudentsaswellastextileartists
Catherine Carpenter has an MA in Architecture from the Royal College of Art and is a Senior Project Manager for a specialist construction company. She also creates interior design products such as fabrics, lighting and furniture, and travels regularly to Africa to procure materials for her collection and design work.
A practical handbook on how to develop and use patterns on a wide range of domestic items, including 15-20 inspirational and adaptable projects.
•Anexcellentintroductiontodesigningyourownpatternsandmotifs.
•Practicalhandbook
•Filledwithstep-by-stepsequences
•20Highlyillustratedprojects
Mother and daughter team Yvonne and Rebecca Drury make up the company known as MissPrint. They are a bright and energetic duo whose work is rapidly winning acclaim.
Textiles Handbooks
textile surface Manipulation
Nigel Cheney and Dr. Helen McAllister
sew Eco
Sewing Sustainable and Re-Used Materials
Ruth Singer
African textile Patterns
Wax fabrics
Catherine Carpenter
Printed Pattern
Printing by hand from potato prints to silkscreen
Yvonne Drury and Rebecca Drury
144pp
246mm x 189mm (911/16 x 77/16 in)
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£16.99
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144pp
246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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120-150 colour photographs
£16.99
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144pp
246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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130 colour photographs
£16.99
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128pp
210 x 210mm (81/4 x 81/4 in)
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120 colour photographs
£16.99
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A beautifully illustrated guide to creating eye-catching jewellery out of found or recycled objects at very little cost.
•Littleequipmentneeded–basictoolkitcanbesourcedforunder £10
•Showshowtoturnoldpiecesofjewelleryintonewcreations and source vintage finds from charity shops and car boot sales
•Techniquesusedareverysimplebutthefinishedproductisimpressive
•Showshowtocreatepiecesthatareuniqueandspecial
sarah Drew teaches specialising in wirework. She sells her jewellery through Liberty, Harrods and Browns Bride in London, and her work is frequently shown in magazines.
An overview of the core jewellery-making techniques, providing easier and often cheaper alternative solutions.
•Suitableforallwithaninterestinworkingwithjewellerymaterials and methods
•Highlyillustrated,clearandeasy-to-followstep-by-stepformat, packed with clever ideas and useful shortcuts
•Greatforstudentsandpractisingandself-taughtjewellers
stephen O’Keeffe has been a teacher of craft and design, specialising in jewellery, for more than 20 years. He teaches students of all ages and is constantly experimenting with new ways of making his craft accessible to his students. He is also the author of the successful Tips and Shortcuts for Jewellery Making.
Including examples of work from a breathtaking array of international makers, this book offers inspiration as well as a series of masterclasses in working with this sensitive, ephemeral material.
•Clearandeasy-to-followstep-by-stepprojects
•Extensiverangeofworkfromanimpressiveline-upofinternational artists
•Eachmasterclassiscreatedspecificallyforthebookbyadifferent maker who is technically expert in the particular methods
sarah Kelly originally began working with paper to create models for jewellery projects in more traditional materials, but realised that paper was the material that intrigued her the most. She exhibits and is collected internationally, and runs her own business at saloukee.com.
Junk-Box Jewellery
25 Inspirational Budget Projects
Sarah Drew
Practical Jewellery-Making techniques
Problem Solving
Stephen O’Keeffe
Design and Make
Paper Jewellery
Sarah Kelly
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48 THE ARTISTS LISA JUEN 49
chore of the topic. Materials, colour and form are consciously picked to coexist in my
pieces and to help building up the message that I am trying to convey.
‘MAKING’:Next to being able to express my ideas, bench work is very important to me. The
physical creating process gives me a great sense of satisfaction. Starting off with a lump
of material and shaping it the way I want, is very challenging and rewarding. With each
new piece, I try to push myself further.
As mentioned before, my making needs to go along my line of thinking, so I
choose the making processes according to my concept. Therefore, I might work with
techniques and approaches that are, at first, unfamiliar to me.
In the ‘Globalores’ series, the challenge was found in generating detailed sketches
on the computer, as well as working together with a company that laser-cut my designs.
Next to the metal-work, an electronic component also entered my work that needed
resolve.
When a series of work is completed, the whole process repeats itself. My work is the
expression of a constant searching process. A search that will probably never end and
that will most likely never reveal the final object of my desire. Having finished a piece of
jewellery fulfills me with pride for a short moment but is instantly followed by the next
question, the next problem, the next issue spinning in my head, asking for an answer.
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OPPOSITEMy Sketchbook
Without it, I am brainless.
Jewellery Design and Development takes a unique approach to understanding these processes, by exploring the works of seventeen innovative jewellers from around the world, and examining the different ways in which they generate and develop their ideas. Tracking all the stages from initial concepts through to finished pieces, the author analyses each individual maker’s personal style and methodology, using illustrated examples and interviews with the designers themselves.
•AuthorNormanCherryisahigh-profilefigureinthefieldofjewellerydesign
•Thisistheonlybookonthemarketthatexploresthedevelopmentandconcepts behind today’s most innovative jewellery design
Professor Norman Cherry is Dean of the Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design at the University of Lincoln, UK. An internationally recognised expert in the field, prior to his appointment at Lincoln in 2008, Professor Cherry was head of the renowned Birmingham School of Jewellery. He is also a Visiting Professor at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Australia.
Precious Jewellery from Plastics is a comprehensive guide to working with plastic for those who are keen to experiment with the medium for the first time, or even those with more experience who would like to expand their repertoire of skills.
•Non-preciousmaterials,andparticularlyplastics,areabiggrowthareafor contemporary jewellers and makers
•Packedwithnewandexcitingresearch-theresultofmanyyearsofexperiments and research
•Anengagingandpracticalguidetoexperimentingwithplastics,andamodel for experimentation with other materials besides
Chris Bond was originally educated as a scientist rather than a jeweller. However, while studying, Chris started to be influenced by craft, beginning with blacksmithing and developing into nearly 30 years of work with a range of materials, from leather and gold to textiles and plastics.
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Jewellery Design and Development
International Concepts
Norman Cherry
Design and Make
Precious Jewellery from Plastics
Chris Bond
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CASE STUDY
‘GLOBALORES’
GLOBALISATION IS
ADVERTISEMENT’S LITTLE HELPER.
On the one hand making it easier
for consumers to feel ‘at home’
wherever they go; on the other
hand, melting cultural diversity and
identity into one big marketing blob.
The individual starts to identify with
advertisement ideals that are, most
of the time, only made of empty
promises.
The ‘globalores’ series picks up
on those ‘empty promises’. The
led-screens act as advertisement
billboards that attract the audience
with images and symbols that
stand for certain statuses in today’s
society. They promise the wearer to
make them look smart, successful,
pretty, rich, sexy or skinny, as
soon as the led lights flash up. The
screens are surrounded by insects
and flowers that seem to underline
those promising life-enhancing
messages. On a second glance
though, it becomes obvious that
there is a different side to them: they
are carnivorous plants and insects.
Just as advertisement slogans,
they attract their prey with luring
measures to finally catch it in their
{ |traps.
The pieces are meant to show the
two sides of the advertisement-coin.
On one side, making it easier to make
decisions and live a comfortable life,
on the other side one might start
questioning whether every stone
that sparkles is really a diamond.
THE MAKING OF ‘I MAKE YOU LOOK
PRETTY’
In the beginning of my making
process stands extensive research
and gathering of ideas. All thoughts
and impressions are collected in my
sketchbook that connects me with
ideas from the past, present and
future.
The initial idea to the ‘Globalores’
series came from the huge
advertisement billboards and
banners that are plastered all over
the city of Shanghai. Although
Chinese cities recently try to preserve
their cultural image and identity,
it very often seems like the West
has taken over the East in terms of
brands, advertisement and way of
living.
Being a foreigner in a country that
is built on a culture so very different
We are surrounded by brands and advertisement. Constantly telling us what to buy and how to live our lives. Steadily pointing out what is good and what is needed for our daily living.
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I make you look smart
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ALSO AVAILABLE The Rings BookThe Earrings Book
A clear and practical introduction to making neckpieces for both the beginner and the practising jeweller looking for a new direction. Step-by-step illustrated projects, contributed by a range of international makers, demonstrate the different processes and approaches involved.
•SevenStep-by-stepprojects,suitableforbeginnersandpractisingjewellers
•Comprehensivelyillustratedthroughoutwithpractical‘teaching’photographs, as well as gallery-style images of the work of a range of international jewellery-makers
Angie Boothroyd trained as a graphic designer, and then as a jeweller at London Guildhall University and then at the Royal College of Art. Her work is sold by stockists in the UK and internationally.
Providing simple, illustrated, step-by-step techniques for creating jewellery from recycled materials.
•Highlyintegrated,heavilypractical,step-by-stepinstructionsmakethisan accessible and informative title. Beautiful photographs of work by practising jewellers already working in this area makes it inspirational as well
•Imagesincludetheworkofvariedinternationaljewellerymakers,fromlocations including the UK and US, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany
Jaimie MacDonald is Artist-in-Residence in the Jewellery and Silversmithing Department at Edinburgh College of Art, and works with Bits and Bobs in Edinburgh liaising with businesses and individuals to collect their safe scrap materials, which are then sold on for use in Arts and Crafts activities.
This book is unique; to date there is no other book on the market that covers jewellery made from natural materials from such a practical, how-to-do-it angle, introducing step-by-step making sequences and technical knowledge, and including contacts for suppliers.
•Sixstep-by-stepprojectsformakingjewelleryfromnaturalmaterialswhich include stone, shell, seeds, fibres, feathers and wood
•Comprehensivelyillustratedwithmakingsequencephotographs
Beth Legg’s jewellery draws on the natural environment for both inspiration and materials. She exhibits internationally and teaches intensive workshops for both the general public and for jewellery students.
Designed to appeal to both beginners and practising jewellers, the bulk of this handbook, devoted to bangles and bracelets, is step-by-step case studies illustrating each technique, comprehensively explained and illustrated with making-sequence photographs.
Amanda Doughty is a jewellery maker whose work is made primarily in silver, gold and platinum, using diamonds and semi-precious stones. She combines simple, bold, geometric elements, subtly contrasting the colours of the metals with complementing semi-matt, brushed and shiny finishes. She is also the Jewellery Co-ordinator at City Lit, London.
Jewellery Handbook
Necklaces and Pendants
Angie Boothroyd
Jewellery Handbook
Jewellery from Recycled Materials
Jaimie MacDonald
Jewellery Handbook
Jewellery from Natural Materials
Beth Legg
Jewellery Handbook
Bangles and Bracelets
Amanda Doughty
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This is a fabulous introduction to making modern dolls and creatures with practical hints and tips, step-by-step instructions for 20 projects, and examples of work by contemporary makers to inspire your own dolls.
•PopulartextilesmagazinessuchasSelvedge are always featuring makers of quirky, interesting, unconventional dolls made using traditional methods
•Featuresinspirationalimagesandarangeofworkbycontemporaryartists, including Samantha Bryan, Abigail Brown and Matilde Beldroega
•Illustrated,easy-to-follow,step-by-stepinstructionsfor21uniqueprojects
Ruth sleigh-Johnson has worked as a freelance stylist and fashion editor for magazines, catalogues and TV and radio items. She is the author of Practical Textiles Techniques and Practical Sewing Techniques.
Making Dolls and Creatures
Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
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A clear and practical introduction to mounting and setting stones, suitable for both the student and the practising jeweller.
•Step-by-stepprojectsareclearlyandcomprehensivelyillustrated with making-sequence photographs
•Thisbookwillbeofparticularinteresttostudentsandcolleges
Award-winning designer sonia Cheadle specialises in contemporary diamond jewellery and runs a small private jewellery school in Clerkenwell.
Design and Make
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Sonia Cheadle
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A R t s & C R A f t s | PRINTMAKING
the printmakers’ bible
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relief printing
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Thewoodcut, the linocut and thewood engraving are types of reliefprinting,while copperengraving, likemezzotint, isa typeofnon-etchintaglioprintinginwhichthesubstrateisinkedinthemannerofareliefprint. (SeeChapters3and4 for fulldescriptionsofcopperengravingandmezzotint.)
Wood,andthematerialcalledlinoleum,arethemostpopularandwell-knownsubstrates.WoodblocksweremadeinChina,JapanandEgyptasearlyasAD600;inEngland,thewoodcutfirstappearedinthe15thcentury. Woodcuts find their origins in wood carving and stamping,whichareasoldashumankind.
Linoleumwasinventedinthelate1800sasafloorcoveringandby1900ithadbeenincorporatedintoreliefprintingasasuitablematerial forcuttinginto.Lightweightandinexpensive,linoleumisavailableinpre-cutsizesandonrolls,whichallowstheartisttocuttheprintingblocktothesizerequired.
Rollers,dabbers,stipplingbrushesandsprayingarewaysofapplyinginktothereliefblocksurface.Inkingthesurfacewitharolleristhemostcommonwayofapplyingcolourtoareliefblock.
p top row
left: Rahil Sheik, Ecclesiastes 3, 2011. Linocut, 76 x 56 cm (30 x 22 in.).
right: Rahil Sheik, Ecclesiastes 4, 2011. Linocut, 76 x 56 cm (30 x 22 in.).
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left: Rahil Sheik, Ecclesiastes 5, 2011. Linocut, 76 x 56 cm (30 x 22 in.).
right: Rahil Sheik, Ecclesiastes 6, 2011. Linocut, 76 x 56 cm (30 x 22 in.).
u Relief printing is a popular printmaking technique. The artists at Artichoke Print Workshop in London have excellent facilities to use and we have watched them thrive as professional printmakers for many years.
t Lino cuts very easily, enabling you to make complicated and intricate designs.
q Every little cut counts!
u Printmakers often commit themselves to one technique and specialise in it. Linocut is no exception. Some of the UK’s best linocut artists work in professional studios and workshops to make their prints.
The Printmakers’ Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM.
•Writtenbytwoexperiencedteachers(alsoprofessionalprintmakers)who run one of the UK’s finest open studios
•Includesbeautifulgalleriesofworkthatexplorethedifferentpossibilities offered by different techniques, methods and materials
Colin Gale and Megan fishpool are experienced printmakers who work at Artichoke Print Workshop, one of the UK’s finest professional printmaking studios. Their work is widely collected and exhibited.
the Printmakers’ Bible
Colin Gale and Megan Fishpool
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An easy to use practical guide to mixed-media printmaking that includes instructions on all of the main printmaking techniques, as well as examples of inspirational works by the author and other contemporary printmakers.
•Clear,easy-to-followinstructionsabouttechniquesandtools
•Writtenbyanexperiencedteacherwhohaswonnumerousawards for her own work
•Includesabroadrangeofillustratedexamplestoaccompanythe step-by-step instructions and examples of inspirational finished pieces by both the author and other contemporary printmakers
sarah Riley is Professor of Art at Southeast Missouri State University. She has extensive teaching experience, and runs her own print workshops.
Practical Mixed Media Printmaking techniques
Sarah Riley
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p This picture shows tools used for hand burnishing relief prints: a wooden burnisher, a baren and the indispensable wooden or metal spoon.
p A correct and comfortable way to hold a wooden burnisher.
p A correct and comfortable way to hold a Japanese baren.
u A wooden or metal spoon is suitable to use to burnish a lino shape into a complicated multi-block lino colour scheme.
hand BURnishinGReliefprintscanbeprintedbyusinghandpressureandabaren inaprocessknownashandburnishing.Abarenisasmooth,flat,hand-heldwoodendiscorroundedoblongshapewhichisslightlycuppedorhasahandleacrossitsbacksothatyoucangripit.Itisusedtoapplyevenpressuretotheprintingsurface.
Tomakeareliefprint, inktheprintingblockandpositiontheprintingpaperontheinkedsurface.Nextplaceapieceofnewsprintontopoftheprintingpapertopreventanyfriction,scarringortearingofthepaperbythebaren.Tomaketheprint,gripthebareninyourhandandplaceit flatsidedownonthenewsprintcoveringthepaper,usingvery firmpressuremovethebarenacrossallareasofthesurfaceoftheblock.Itisimportanttoremembertopassthebarenovertheouteredgesoftheblocktopickupitsoutline.
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RedUCTion and ReGisTeRed BloCKs CUTTinG MeThodInthereductionmethod,thesameblockisusedandcutawayforeachcolournecessary toprint thedesign.Asa result, youmustplan yourdesigncarefullybeforehandandalsoprintasmanyasyouwillneedfortheentireedition,asyoucannotreprintpreviouscoloursbecausetheywillhavebeencutaway.
Using themethodof registered linoblocks is very popular.A seriesof blocks are cut, one for each colour necessary to make up thecompleteddesign.Eachblock isexactly thesamesizemeaning thatsuccessive blocks to be printed can easily be placed in the correctprintingposition.
p A relief print can be made from many registered blocks. The pink is the first colour printed for this linocut image.
p The second block image areas to be cut away have been drawn with biro.
p The choice of cutting tools is solely up to the artist. Fine lines will dictate the cutting tool of choice, as will large, open areas that need to be removed.
t The artist Paul Catherall shows the patience and care essential for the accurate cutting of lines, especially when there are several blocks to be made and registered to complete the image.
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Thrillingly versatile, the medium of collage continues to find favour with contemporary artists. This is the only book to combine an art historical outline of collage up to the present day with practical know-how and basic techniques. Beautifully illustrated, it also includes a stunning survey of contemporary international artists.
•Includesafully-illustratedinternationalsurveyofcontemporary collage artists
•Collageiscurrentlyincreasinginpopularityandhasasignificant presence both at serious and hobby craft fairs
•Writtenbyanexperiencedteacherwhohasworkedinschools, colleges and with adults, and includes a range of illustrated examples
Ann Manie is an experienced artist who frequently teaches in primary schools and runs workshops for children of all ages on the use of collage.
This new edition of Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles has been fully updated, with revised recipes and methods and new images. It remains the essential guide to dyeing and printing on textiles.
•Suitableforstudentsandtextileartistsaswellashobbytextile-dabblers
•Featuresaselectionofworkfrominternationalartists
•Hand-printedtextilesremainextremelypopularamongstartists and are regularly featured in contemporary interior design and craft magazines
Joanna Kinnersly-taylor is a well-known printed textile artist and designer. She has exhibited widely both in the UK and abroad and her work has appeared in books and magazines.
Mixed Messages
The Versatility of Collage
Ann Manie
Dyeing and screen-Printing on textiles
Revised and updated
Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor
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This rich and compelling resource reveals the innovative and exciting approaches of printmakers around the world and gives readers the opportunity to compare art from different places, challenging our understanding of the means and forms of expression in printmaking. This book goes far to satisfy the curiosity among artists, printmakers and art lovers about printmaking being done in countries unfamiliar to them.
•Featuresartistsfromahugelydiversesetofplacesincluding Alaska, Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Finland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Montenegro, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine and Venezuela
Richard Noyce is well known in the contemporary art world. He writes and speaks regularly on the visual arts and, in addition to many reviews and articles published in British and European magazines, he has written books on contemporary painting, graphic arts, and printmaking.
Printmaking Off the Beaten track
Richard Noyce
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An overview of the core printmaking areas: intaglio, lithography, collagraph, monoprinting, relief printing and screenprinting, including sections on Health and Safety, Workshop and Studio Space, and Displaying and Storing Prints, as well as a comprehensive glossary and list of suppliers.
•Thoroughintroductiontoprintmakingwithinformationonthe latest technologies and fashions in printmaking
•Highlyillustrated,clearandeasy-to-follow step-by-step format
•Suitableforallwithaninterestinprintmakingfrombeginners to those who want a refresher course, or a change of direction, or information on new techniques and methods
Colin Gale is a well-known, highly respected name in the printmaking field.
Practical Printmaking
Colin Gale
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The introduction of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) devices in printmaking has opened up new exciting opportunities to combine traditional print processes such as relief and lithography with contemporary technology. This book explores these developments, and encourages printmakers to experiment with the latest practices and techniques.
•Asignificantandgrowingnumberofprintmakingworkshops and institutions teaching fine art now advertise digital technologies and labs as part of their printmaking facilities
•Featuresaninternationalselectionofartistsengagedinthedevelopment and application of CNC in their practice and research
Paul Catanese and Angela Geary are early protagonists of post-digital printmaking, and have been using these techniques, writing articles, and lecturing on the subject since 2005.
This book is an easily followed, simple how-to-do-it manual on wood engraving for the beginner, written by a master of the field. The processes of printing and engraving are clearly explained, together with their material requirements, up-to-date variations on techniques, and all the tips and methods that the author has found helpful in 30 years as a practitioner.
•Aneasilyaccessible,practicalmanualbyoneofthebestknown wood engravers
•Abeautifulbook,illustratedwithsuperbwoodengravings
•Suitablebothasapracticalmanualandasanartobjectinits own right
simon Brett, chairman of the Society of Wood Engravers, is an artist, printmaker and prize winning book illustrator.
Post-Digital Printmaking
CNC, Traditional and Hybrid Techniques
Angela Geary and Paul Catanese
Wood Engraving
How to Do It
Simon Brett
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ALSO AVAILABLEPractical Textiles Techniques Practical Jewellery-Making Techniques Practical Mixed-Media Printmaking
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Sustainable Ceramics is an essential resource for any ceramicist, studio or school wishing to reduce the impact of their practice on the environment. The book covers all the factors to consider when going ‘green’, from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with waste materials and save water.
Robert Harrison is a practicing artist who lives and works in Helena, Montana, USA. Robert holds BFA and MFA degrees in Ceramics, is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, and is a founding member of WABA (World Association of Brick Artists).
Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. He covers a range of forms, from simple domestic pots to more complex vessels, with the aim of building makers’ confidence in throwing techniques.
•Illustratedwithfull-colourphotographsthroughout,thisbookcontainsinstructions on how to make a large number of different forms, from mugs and bowls, to bottles, jugs and teapots
Richard Phethean is an established professional potter with more than thirty years’ experience of teaching pottery. He is a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association and is on the Crafts Council of Great Britain’s Index of Selected Makers.
In Ceramic Firing, expert wood-fire potter Benedict Brierley demystifies the firing process, explaining key techniques and effects in simple, straightforward language. Beginning with basic principles, including firing schedules and cones, the book goes on to cover types of kilns and kiln set-ups, oxidation and reduction firing.
•How-tovideosdeliveredonlinetodemonstratekeyskills,e.g.loadingakiln
Benedict Brierley is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association. He is an expert in wood firing and has published articles in industry magazines including Ceramic Review and Ceramics Technical.
Techniques Using Slips looks at the contemporary use of slip as a decoration, including sponging, marbling, brushing on, using stencils, trailing, sgraffito and inlay. It looks at a wide selection of contemporary potters in order to both illustrate methods and inspire the reader.
•Amuchneededbookcoveringallpracticalapplicationsofslip
•Illustratedwithgreatimagesofcurrentmakersatwork
•Coversallmethodsofdecoratingusingslips
John Mathieson is the author of our popular ceramic handbook Raku. He currently teaches evening classes and makes pots in the UK.
New Ceramics
sustainable Ceramics
A Practical Guide
Robert Harrison
New Ceramics
throwing
Richard Phethean
New Ceramics
Ceramic firing
Benedict Brierley
Ceramics Handbook
techniques Using slips
John Mathieson
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A R t s & C R A f t s | CERAMICS
Lifelong sculptor Sue White-Oakes and writer Jim Pratt explain the craft of working in copper with the novice metalworker in mind. First covering basic tools and techniques, from cutting and truing to annealing and soldering, they go on to demonstrate five exciting sculpture projects, each increasing in complexity.
Jim Pratt is an amateur photographer; a forest research scientist by profession, he has made a photographic record of much of Sue’s work over the past 25 years. sue White-Oakes trained as an industrial designer before taking up sculpture and painting in 1975. She now sculpts in copper using a process akin to silversmithing, and has a passion for representing animal forms in her chosen medium.
This book offers a complete course in pottery for the beginner through to intermediate level. Structured in an easy way and following the whole process from start to finish, it uses clear step-by-step images to help guide the reader throughout.
Dan Rhode is a teacher at degree level. He ran his own successful pottery business in the US before moving to England. He currently teaches ceramics at the University of Derby.
This book is the classic book on construction, maintenance and repair of electric and fuel-burning kilns. It is a must for anyone building their own kiln and it is on the required reading list of many ceramics courses.
•The‘bible’initsfield
•Totallycomprehensiveandin-depthcoverageofthissubject
•Illustratedwithimagesandkilnplans
fred Olsen is very well established in the field, both in the UK and USA and is generally regarded as the authority on kilns. His first kiln book was published in 1973 and it has been continually revised and expanded since then.
A back-to-basics approach to throwing, covering the fundamental principles and the movements of the clay on the wheel. This is a very simple but exceptionally thorough manual for beginners working up to intermediary level, from how to centre the clay through to assembling teapots and using throwing in a more creative way.
Dave Cohen is a professional ceramic craft person, who has taught at many art institutions as well as working as a visiting lecturer at many places around the world in the USA and Israel. His work has been shown in many exhibitions around the world.
Basics of Sculpture
sculpting in Copper
Jim Pratt and Sue White-Oakes
Introducing Pottery
The complete guide
Dan Rhode
the Kiln Book
4th Edition
Frederick L Olsen
the Basics of throwing
A Practical Approach to Form and Design
David Cohen
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75 Line Drawings
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Sculpting and Handbuilding is an essential guide for any ceramic artist or student wishing to learn the basics of handbuilding, or seeking inspiration to integrate and adapt conventional methods. The basic techniques, from coiling and pinching to working with slabs, are explained with practical instructions and helpful accompanying images. Equipment, clay bodies and studio advice are thoroughly covered.
Claire Loder studied graphic design and illustration at Bath Spa University and completed an MA in Ceramics at the University of Wales Institute. She is a previous winner of the Crafts Council’s ‘Next Move’ award and the Arts Council Grants for the Arts.
Whether you wish to make an entire glaze using collected materials, or just want to use them as additions to existing base recipes, Miranda Forrest explains how to source and prepare natural ingredients, from degraded rocks to seaweed, as well as giving step-by-step instructions for mixing a glaze, testing samples, and finally applying glazes and firing your work.
Miranda forrest is a working ceramicist and graduate of the BA Honours degree at the Glasgow School of Art. Based on the beautiful and remote Outer Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland, she develops her glazes from locally collected ingredients and the surrounding environment inspires her work.
This exciting publication is a much needed addition to this field of work, it will feature fantastic works by important ceramic artists working within the realm of the human form. An essay by Bonnie Kemske (Ceramic Review) helps place the contemporary figure in context, while the author gives an overall survey of today’s approaches.
•Wellillustratedwiththemostsignificantartistsinthefield
•LooksattheevolutionoffiguresinceramicsbyBonnieKemske
•Atechniquessectionmakesitsagoodall-roundinterest
•Perfectforbothmakersandcollectors,aswellasanyonefascinatedbythe human form
Originally from the USA, Edith Garcia is known as an artist both here and in the states. She is currently a researcher at the Royal College of Art in London.
A complete guide to achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes for the studio potter, Colour in Glazes looks at all the methods of achieving colour in glazes, focusing on colouring oxides in detail, including the newly available rare earth oxides. Types of base glazes and the fluxes used to make them are discussed in relation to colour response. Emphasis is placed on using colouring oxides to achieve depth and variety of colour, rather than just resorting to commercial ceramic stains.
•Newapproachtoglazesandveryusefulforallareasofceramics
•Wellexplainedandeasytofollow
•Fullyillustratedwithglazetestsandrecipes
Linda Bloomfield Bsc, PhD, originally trained as a materials scientist and worked as a scientific researcher. She then started her own studio pottery business. She regularly writes articles for Ceramic Review.
New Ceramics
sculpting and Handbuilding
Claire Loder
New Ceramics
Natural Glazes
Collecting and making
Miranda Forrest
Ceramics and the Human figure
Edith Garcia
New Ceramics
Colour in Glazes
Linda Bloomfield
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Printmaking allows reproduction of both photographic and ‘hand drawn’ imagery, pattern and text onto the surface of two and three-dimensional ceramic objects through the creation of transfers. This book is aimed at those in ceramics who wish to move into print and transfers.
•Coverseverythingyouneedtoknowinthisexpandingarea
•Simpleinstructionsandexplanations
•Wellillustratedwithbothstep-by-steppicturesandgreatimages of finished work
Dr. Kevin Petrie is a very well-known figure in both the ceramic world and in glass and print circles. He is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland for the MA Glass & Ceramics course.
Lustre is a difficult technique that can be hard to achieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process with thorough coverage of all the options.
•Clearstep-by-stepsequences
•Adifferentchapteroneachtypeoflustre
•Clearinformationwithrecipesandkilnfiringtips
•Simple,informativeandwellillustrated
Greg Daly is well established in the ceramics field and has run workshops on creating lustres. He exhibits in group shows around the world, has work in 70 different national and international museums and has won many awards for his work.
New Ceramics
Ceramic transfer Printing
Kevin Petrie
Ceramics Handbook
Lustre
Greg Daly
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Now firmly established in the ceramics world, paperclay is a vital part of the modern clay artist and potter’s repertoire. The workability of this material allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, from wet to dry. Paperclay, made with new or recycled paper, is remarkable for its flexibility, unfired strength, and the ease with which it can be repaired, and allows the creation of beautiful finished forms.
Rosette Gault, an American studio potter, is the acknowledged authority on paperclay. She has written a number of books and articles on the subject, and lectured and taught at universities and colleges around the world.
In Contemporary Tableware, maker Linda Bloomfield looks at the history of the pots on our tables, from Sung Chinese and Medieval English ware to the revival of studio pottery and the influence of Scandinavian, American and Japanese design. She goes on to examine common forms in contemporary tableware, including teapots, bowls, cups, jugs and plates, and to explain the elements of form, function and beauty in each.
Linda Bloomfield has been involved with pottery since 1973, although her career path led her to train as a materials scientist, and she received a BSc in Engineering Science and a PhD in Materials Science from Warwick University. After stints as a visiting scholar at MIT and as a researcher in Tsukuba, Japan and London, she set up her current studio in London in 2001.
In this comprehensive update of his popular Ceramics Handbook title, Paul Scott explains the historical context for contemporary printed ceramics before explaining the principles of core techniques and their application in the studio. He explores photographic processes, as well as the new opportunities presented by digital technology, including digital and 3D printing.
Paul scott is an artist, author and educator known for pioneering research into the graphic development of vitreous surfaces. His characteristic artworks can be found in public spaces and collections around the globe - including the V&A in London, the National Museum Stockholm, National Kunstindustrimuseet Oslo, the Museum of Art and Design in New York, and in Vietnam as part of the Hanoi Mosaic Mural.
Beginning with an introduction to collecting local clay and making your own clay bodies, the book moves on to cover the array of additions being used by artists today, from hard materials like stones, glass and rust, to combustible matter and fibre, metals including wire and mesh, and colour in various forms.
Kathleen standen studied ceramics at the London Metropolitan University. She was joint winner of the 2010 Contemporary Ceramics Award by Millcove Gallery and in 2011 her work was selected to represent Ireland in the FuLe Museum in Fuping, China.
New Ceramics
Paperclay
Art and Practice
Rosette Gault
Contemporary tableware
Linda Bloomfield
New Ceramics
Ceramics and Print
3rd edition
Paul Scott
New Ceramics
Additions to Clay Bodies
Kathleen Standen
160pp
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Profiling the latest technology, Vanessa Cutler gives an artist’s perspective on new techniques, machinery and software in glass. Using straightforward language, she introduces the digital tools that are becoming an essential part of an artist’s toolkit, and describes the application of new technologies, from cutting and engraving machinery to rapid prototyping.
Vanessa Cutler is a glass artist and educator, specialising in using abrasive water-jet cutting creatively, and exhibits her work around the world. She has presented at numerous conferences, including the International Water-jet Conference in Graz, Vanessa is a lecturer at the Swansea School of Glass at Swansea Metropolitan University.
This book deals with ceramic work that does not have a glaze, but instead is finished by other methods such as burnishing, terra sigillata, engobes, oxide washes, laminating, smoke firing and other methods. The book looks briefly at the historical uses of alternative methods of decorating/finishing work, but essentially it gives a chapter to each method, looking at techniques and more importantly the work of specific artists in each field.
•Well-illustrated,muchneededmanualonthissubjectwithartists’workfrom across the globe
•Informationonspecificartists’techniquesandapproach
Jane Perryman is a very well known potter and writer. She has lectured and exhibited in the UK and overseas. She is also a fellow of the Craft Potters Association.
A look at the contemporary scene, showcasing the work of 50 glass makers using kiln-formed glass, with an account of their making techniques and artist’s statements. It also looks at the latest developments in the field in terms of materials and methods over the last 10 years.
•Aninternationalsurveyofcontemporarykiln-formed glass artists
•Informationonthelatesttechnicaldevelopmentsinthelast10years,including methods and materials
•Well-illustratedshowcasingtheworkofimportantartistsinthefield
Keith Cummings is a British glass artist whose work appears in public and private collections around the world. Previously head of the Glass department at Wolverhampton University, he remains at the University as reader in Research Studies. His book Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass has become the classic text on the subject.
Although a very old technique, smoke firing is used today by ceramic artists across the world in new and innovative ways. This book explains and discusses this firing method thoroughly, using step-by-step images of artists in action, as well as showcasing the variety of work being made.
•Smokefiringisaverycheapandpopularfiringtechnique
•Coversthewholeprocessshowingstep-by-stepsequencesoftheprocess
•Fullofillustrationsshowingcontemporaryworkusingsmokefiringmethods
•Workof30artistsfrom17differentcountriesmakeitacompletesurvey
Jane Perryman is a very well known potter and writer. She has lectured and exhibited in the UK and overseas. She is also a fellow of the Craft Potters Association.
New technologies in Glass
Vanessa Cutler
Naked Clay
Ceramics Without Glaze
Jane Perryman
Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass
A World Survey
Keith Cummings
smoke firing
Contemporary Artists and Approaches
Jane Perryman
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Photograph Your Own Art & Craft
Sussie Ahlburg
Photograph your own Art and Craft is an essential guide to taking beautiful and high-quality photographs for all artists and makers. All artists need photographs to present their work for exhibitions, competitions, galleries, websites and brochures but not everyone can afford a professional photographer. This book offers practical advice on how to photograph your own work, including what you will need to set up simple shoots using inexpensive equipment and basic techniques.
•Wellillustratedwithpracticalexamplesofhowtosetupshots
•Clearandhelpfulinstructionsandadvice
•Amuch-neededmanualappropriateforallartistsandmakers
sussie Ahlburg is a full-time professional photographer.
Taking a close look at nature – from leaves and bark to flowers and animals – this book discusses the fantastic patterns and design that nature provides, and shows you how to capture these as photographs.
•Illustratedwithfantasticphotographsofpatternsanddesign found in nature
•Withanintroductorychapterexplaininghowtousethecamera properly
•Withchapterscoveringhowtosetupthephototogetthe best results using light, shade and even setting up the object indoors if needed
Arnold Wilson, a professional biologist, has spent his working life in teaching and lecturing. Photography has been his lifelong interest and he has contributed to many photographic magazines as well as writing five books. His work has been exhibited both in the UK and internationally.
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Photographing Pattern and Design in Nature
A Close-up Guide
Arnold Wilson
Botanical Illustration
The first ten lessons
Valerie C. Price
This practical introduction to botanical illustration is formed of ten graded lessons, where each teaches you new skills to build upon the last. From mushrooms to orchids to hawthorn berries and leaves; once you’ve completed these lessons in drawing and painting botanical subjects, you will have all the techniques you need in order to tackle far more complex arrangements.
•Writtenbyahighlyexperiencedteacherofbotanicalillustration
Valerie C. Price is a professional botanical illustrator and teacher. She gained a degree in scientific illustration, and has since worked at Kew Gardens, contributing to their publications and journals. Her work has been published by the Royal Horticultural Society, Collins, Dorling Kindersley and many others.
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Lavishly illustrated and thoughtfully constructed, Making and Drawing sheds new light on contemporary artists’ practice. It is an essential read for visual arts students, artists who want to use drawing differently or explore its potential in their practice, and anyone who wants to know more about the secret stories behind the creation of these works.
•Surveystheworkofimportantcontemporaryartistsacrossawiderangeof fields
•Coversnewtechnologyfordrawingandmaking,suchasCADdesignsoftware and digital photography
Kyra Cane was leader of the Harrow Ceramics degree course at the University of Westminster from 2000 to 2009, and has been a lecturer in drawing and ceramics since 1986. She has been an external validator for the Royal College of Art, external examiner for Glasgow School of Art and held the post of Chair of the National Association of Ceramics in Higher Education.
A Visual Language is a practical introduction to the language of the visual arts, with a strong, innovative methodology. This expanded second edition begins with the basics of shape, composition and drawing, and gradually moves on to explore more complex arrangements, including abstract and representational analysis and composition.
David Cohen is a well-known potter. He taught at the Edinburgh College of Art for many years, and then became head of the ceramics department at the Glasgow School of Art (1985-1991). He is now retired, but his work is exhibited all over the world.
scott Anderson, David’s son, teaches art and design at Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts. He has an MFA in drawing and painting from Edinburgh College of Art, and has worked as a teacher and a fine artist for many years, both in the UK and the US.
In Craft from Natural Materials, artist Jane Bevan explains how, with just a few simple tools and techniques, these natural, raw materials can be transformed into beautiful craft objects. Through 10 easy projects, including a basket, a driftwood sculpture, a brooch and a tea-light holder, the potential of collected material for craft makers is revealed. She also explains key principles of foraging, storing and organising natural craft materials, including the best locations in which to source specific items, and exciting ways to display your finds.
After 25 years working as an exhibition curator, Jane Bevan recently returned to Derby University to study Crafts, and now makes her own work for exhibitions, craft fairs and festivals throughout the UK.
Sketchbooks can be an essential part of the creative process for artists and designers of all disciplines. This book demonstrates the vital part that sketchbooks play in the works of students alongside examples from professional artists, designers and makers, working within a variety of creative areas.
Extraordinary Sketchbooks opens up a rich vein of unusual themes and functions for sketchbooks, with examples that demonstrate a variety of inventive approaches. The book features an inspiring gallery from 31 practitioners, some as young as 16, through to well respected artists such as William Kentridge and Henry Moore.
•Writtenbyawell-knownauthorandauthorityinthefield
•Includesgalleriesofworkfromarangeofartists
•Anessentialresourceforartists,students,collectorsandmakers
Jane stobart is a well-known printmaker. She teaches at West Dean College in Chichester and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
Making and Drawing
Kyra Cane
A Visual Language
2nd edition
David Cohen and Scott Anderson
Craft from Natural Materials
Jane Bevan
Extraordinary sketchbooks
Jane Stobart
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160 colour illustrations
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A wealth of visual imagery for ideas and inspiration, this collection of amazing images shows details of surface textures of everything from rust and wood to lichen and old sails, divided up into themes to make it more accessible. This book is an ideal source of reference material for artists and designers across all areas of the visual arts.
•Anarrayofamazingimagesofsurfaces
•Inspirationforartistsanddesignersofallsorts
•Goodresourceforallart-basedoccupationsandteachers,withcaptionsand essays to illuminate the images
Polly O’Neil has trained as both a teacher and ceramicist.
In this book the author explains a conceptual approach to analyzing space, light, enclosure, storage and display and decoration. Each area is divided into graspable topics, making it accessible for students and a useful handbook for experienced practitioners wishing to recharge their batteries.
•Includeseverythingfromthebasicelementsthatmakeupaninteriorspace and a design concept through to the human form being designed for, visual judgment and effect, and the sequence of working
•Functionseitherasacomprehensiveseriesoflessonsoraquick-reference resource to dip into
Anthony sully is a graduate and Silver Medallist of the Royal College of Art. He became a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers and the Royal Society of Arts in 1992, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2008.
This highly visual book is an exploration of creativity and ideas, using ‘pattern, colour and form’ as the key areas to look at and develop. It explores common themes used by artists and looks at how artists approach their work. It also examines 18 individuals in depth, looking at their work, ideas and is illustrated with fantastic images.
•Filledwithbeautiful,inspirationalimages
•Suitableforawiderangeofcraftspeople
Carolyn Genders is a professional ceramicist. She is a fellow of the Craft Potters Association and a frequent guest lecturer at various art colleges.
The 4th edition of this classic best-selling book on the development of Western architecture through the decades, this version is updated with new illustrations and three new chapters to bring it up to date.
•Awell-establishedclassicinthefield
•Fascinatinglookatthedevelopmentthroughhistory
•Greatlinedrawingsbringthebuildingstolife
•Newchaptersbringingthebookuptodate
Bill Risebero is an architect and town planner who since 1988 has taught architecture, design and urban regeneration for a number of British and American universities.
surfaces and textures
A Visual Sourcebook
Polly O’Neil
Interior Design
Theory and Process
Anthony Sully
Pattern, Colour & form
Creative Approaches by Artists
Carolyn Genders
the story of Western Architecture
4th edition
Bill Risebero
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Over 200 photographs
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220 colour & 220 black and white illustrations
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These six books will give teachers of children aged 5-12 all the resources they will need to teach art and crafts to their classes. It can be used as a complete art scheme or as a resource for teachers who are more comfortable with teaching art.
•Acompletepackagesuitableforallteachers,filledwithawealth of lessons, activities and resources
•Materials(includingtheCD-Rom)aresuitableforallsizesof schools and all types of equipment
•TheaccompanyingCDcontainsimages,photocopiables,lists of a wide selection of sources and an interactive gallery in which the children can hang artwork
•Thisisanexcellentsourceofartplansandmaterialsforanyone working with primary age children
Julia stanton has worked in educational publishing for many years and is a well-known figure in the field.
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Electrics are a notoriously tricky aspect of boat ownership and maintenance - both critical to the operation of the yacht or motorboat and prone to breaking down in the damp atmosphere and bouncy conditions. This is the book that will take owners through all the likely problems and solutions including making new installations of equipment, reviving an old boat and correcting electrical faults on their current craft.
•Themostmodern,lively,userfriendlyboatelectricsbookonthemarket - just what boat owners have been asking for
•Step-by-stepexplanations,explodeddiagramsanddetailedphotographs make each task easy to follow
•Helpfultipsanddetailedexplanationsgivethereaderconfidencetotackle even the more complicated jobs
The Boat Improvement Bible is the the most up to date, user friendly and hands-on practical manual for boatowners who wish to improve their sailboat or motorboat. It will equip any boatowner with average DIY skills to improve all aspects of their boat: safety, comfort, facilities, storage and performance on the water. Many of these projects will also help increase a boat’s value.
•Themostmodern,lively,user-friendlyboatimprovementguideonthe market
•Step-by-stepexplanations,explodeddiagramsanddetailedphotographs make each task easy to follow
The Dinghy Bible is the complete, user-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your dinghy sailing whatever your skill level. Whether you are just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this is the book that will give you all the answers you are looking for.
•Practical,hands-onapproachisfarmoreuser-friendlythanthemoretheoretical competition
•Doublepagespreadswithhelpfulactionphotographsandexplodeddiagrams
•Interactiveapproach-theexpertsanticipatelikelyquestions,adviseon likely problems and present practical solutions
•Comprehensive-allyouneedtoknowtogetstartedandhoneyourskills
Boat Electrics Bible
A practical guide to repairs, installations and maintenance
the Boat Improvement Bible
Projects to customise and upgrade your boat
the Dinghy Bible
The complete guide for novices and experts
Rupert Holmes
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Installing radar
Radar is straightforward for the competent DIY boat owner to install. The kit consists of two main items, the scanner (or radome) and the screen, which are connected by a multi-core cable.
The radome needs to be mounted as high as possible; on a sailing yacht this is likely to be two thirds of the way up the mast and on a motor cruiser this will be either on a mast or the wheelhouse roof.
Although in reality it is probably one of the least used pieces of equipment on board, for many boat owners radar is very close to the top of the equipment wish list. You’ll certainly be grateful for it when unexpected fog rolls in or you have to enter a strange harbour late at night.
Above Once only the province of commercial vessels and large yachts, radars are now commonplace on smaller boats.
Fitting the radomeBefore the radome can be installed, it must be prepared by fitting the rubber drain tube into the aperture. Once fitted, it can be trimmed to length from underneath to suit the height of the radome on the mounting spacers. The 10mm (3/8in) nylon spacers are supplied for mounting the radome on a flat surface, which keeps the water drain tube clear of the surface. If it is to be fitted on a stand-off mast bracket, there is no need for the spacers.
Running the cable is always going to be the most troublesome part of the installation, and there is no easy answer to getting cables behind bulkheads and through trunking.
An electrician’s ‘mouse’ (these are lightweight fibreglass rods that clip together) can be a real help. But other items can be used to pass cables behind bulkheads – for example, the long plastic handle of a feather duster!
Once the radome has been carried up to the mast and bolted securely in place the scanner end cabling is prepared for connecting by carefully cutting the heat shrink cover off the end and separating the cable ends from the in-line connector. The waterproof gland cap and sealing ring are then removed from the scanner and slipped over the end of the cable.
With the radome cover removed, the cables are passed through the gland, and the in-line connector is plugged into its socket. This is followed by the four power cables that are fitted into the connector block. Once the connections are completed, the inner cable cover is refitted and the gland on the outside tightened to prevent water entering through the cable aperture. Finally the radome cover is refitted and the scanner installation is complete.
tIp
Before deciding where to fit the radome,
check the length of your cable. This is
supplied in a pre-cut length, and you
want to avoid having to lengthen it if at
all possible.
InstallIng a radome
The rubber drain tube needs to be fitted
into the aperture.
1
The heat shrink protected cable end makes
it easier to thread the wires through.
The cable end is prepared for connecting to
the scanner by removing the heat shrink
cover and separating the ends.
Once the connections are completed, the
cable cover can be fitted.
2
3
5
The radome can now be fitted and the
scanner installation completed.
6
4
The connector plug and cable connections
are joined up to the scanner.
The cable is generally run from the display to the radome, rather than the other way around, as the connections on the radome end are much less bulky. These usually come encased in a heat shrink cover, making them as small and compact as possible, to ease passage through the vessel’s trunking.
Trim anglesBefore fitting the scanner, it is important to decide whether it will need ‘shimming’ to adjust its angle, or whether it can be installed horizontally. This depends on the normal running trim of the vessel
and is more relevant to motor boats. If the boat tends to run with a pronounced bows-up trim, the scanner can be mounted on a wedge with a slight forward-down attitude, so that it is in the horizontal plane at cruising speed.
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Installing a bathing platform
What better way to enjoy the heat of summer than with a dip in the water from a bathing platform fitted to the stern of your boat? Installing a bathing platform is a straightforward task for which you will require a suitable supply of wood, the ability to use a jigsaw, a plane and a router – along with the services of a stainless steel fabricator.
Choosing the woodOnce the stainless steel fabricator has delivered the metal frame, the first task is to decide what type of wood to use. Whilst teak is frequently used, it is becoming increasingly difficult to source long teak boards that are wide enough to allow for the desired curve of a platform’s planking for larger motor cruisers or yachts. In these circumstances, iroko is an economic and equally durable alternative.
Making the planksHaving selected the type of wood, choose a potential width for the individual planks to create the desired effect and then divide the available width within the stainless steel frame by this measurement to determine the number of required planks. Remember that there should be a gap between the planks for drainage and it may be necessary to adjust the chosen figure for the width of the planks if the gaps are
going to be too big or small. Once the planks’ dimensions have been established, each one can be marked out on the board and cut out using a jigsaw, before the edges are trimmed with a plane.
The appearance of the planks’ upper surface is a matter of personal choice. Some people like a smooth
InstallIng a bathIng platform
Mark the planks out on the board one at a
time, and cut them out using a jigsaw.
1
Mark up the position for each groove, then
use a router to cut the treads.
Use plywood offcuts to set the gap between
the planks to achieve a consistent look.
Clamp the planks in place before fastening
using the plywood spacers.
2 3
4
Drill the screw holes and secure the planks to
the frame with stainless steel screws.
Secure the platform using stainless steel
bolts through-bolted into the transom.
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finish whilst others prefer the improved grip that is provided by the addition of grooves with a router. The number of grooves will be determined by the width of the plank. However, they should be equally spaced and situated at least 8mm (1/3in) apart to minimize the chances of the raised wood between grooves breaking off.
Having cut the grooves, use a router to bevel the outer edges of the plank to ensure there are no sharp edges to catch barefoot swimmers.
Fitting the wooden planksFor a smart appearance it is vital to ensure there is an even gap
between the planks. This can be achieved by placing four pieces of wood that are the same width as the planks within the bathing platform’s metal frame and using plywood offcuts of various thicknesses to establish the size of the required gap.
Attaching the platformAt least two people will be required to fit the platform, depending on its weight and size. Having secured the planks to the metal frame, place the bathing platform on a set of wooden supports to determine the correct position for the platform.
When it looks right, mark out the holes on the hull, drill them out and
apply a ring of sealant around each hole. If all of the holes are above the waterline a silicone sealant can be applied, otherwise a polyurethane based sealant should be used.
When all of the stainless steel nuts and bolts have been secured in place, the excess sealant should be removed. To avoid damaging the gelcoat of a GRP boat, use either a wooden or Perspex scraper. Any remaining sealant can then be wiped away using white spirit on a soft cloth.
Below A neat platform made by employing the services of a professional welder combined with some basic woodwork.
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Many newcomers to sailing are pushed into racing almost by default, but don’t be discouraged if that’s not your thing – there are other ways to enjoy dinghy sailing.
Types of cruisingDinghy cruising encompasses a wide variety of rewarding activities. At one end of the spectrum there is gentle, relaxing summer-evening pottering, or a short sail to your favourite waterside restaurant, undertaken only when the weather is perfect.
At the other end of the scale are the more adventurous undertakings, such as a long voyage of up to 12-15 hours across 60 miles of open water, occasionally even out of sight of land. Ardent enthusiasts might even want to consider camping on board under a custom-made boom tent. This kind of dinghy cruising can be every bit as skilful and challenging as racing successfully in a world-class fleet.
Whether it’s serious cruising or gentle pottering, most people are driven by the same shared motivations, from simple fun and enjoyment, the sense of being close to nature and the natural elements, to the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. There is also the opportunity to visit places by sea and experience them from a different perspective to a more familiar land-based one. For many, dinghy cruising is also a family activity with opportunities for shared experiences and learning.
Managing the risksIt is possible to find some organised dinghy cruising – either through clubs, especially those on the coast or large bodies of inland water, and
through organisations such as the UK’s Dinghy Cruising Association. Equally, if you’re a member of a club that currently only provides racing, you may find a lot of support if you organise a few cruising activities – especially at the end of a learn-to-sail course, when there might be enthusiastic people looking to take their next steps in sailing.
For many people, however, dinghy cruising necessitates being self-sufficient, including sailing without rescue cover. This has implications for the boat that you choose. Entirely eliminating the risk of your boat capsizing isn’t possible but a model with a very stable hull shape will minimise the risk. Your boat also needs to be easy to recover without filling up with so much
water that it’s impossible to sail. Equally, the boat should have enough buoyancy to support it plus a healthy reserve, even if it becomes fully swamped with water following a capsize (see pxx).
Gaining the skillsIf sailing without rescue cover you need to be a competent sailor who’s able to identify risks early enough to take effective action. You should also be able to interpret weather forecasts effectively. If sailing for longer distances, the ability to reef under way is important, as is a solid appreciation of tides and how to navigate (see pXX).
Arguably, the skills that are needed to safely cruise a dinghy cover a broader spectrum than those needed for racing. It would be a
Why cruise a dinghy?
Below: Dinghy cruising can be a family activity with opportunities for shared experiences and fun.
Above: If sailing for longer distances, the ability to reef under way and understand tides is important.
mistake, however, to ignore racing – it’s the best way to progress from being an intermediate sailor to an advanced one. Racing can also enable you to push the boundaries of the maximum wind strength in which you’re able to sail, in the knowledge that help will be on hand if necessary.
Above: Racing is the best way to progress from being an intermediate sailor to an advanced one.
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Common-sense seamanship
Respect for the sea, or the inland waters on which you sail, is a key part of staying safe. Stick to these essential principles, make sure you understand the basic rules of the road and keep a constant lookout for other boats.
Tides and weatherWinds are stronger over water than on land and the weather can change quickly, even on apparently balmy days. Get an up-to-date weather forecast – a coastal waters one if sailing on the sea – before launching (see pxx). In tidal waters you also need high and low water times, plus the direction and speed of tidal streams. This is especially important if tides will sweep you away from your launch point, or if ‘wind against tide’ conditions could kick up a rough sea. Beware of sailing too far downwind of your base – otherwise you’ll have a slower, more tiring and colder sail back.
attendance. However, sometimes experienced crew will sail without backup – if so, tell someone ashore so they can raise the alarm if you’re late returning and make sure you have ways to attract attention, such as distress flares and a hand-held VHF radio. You also need an anchor, paddle or oars and a compass.
Stay with the boat!If you have a problem always stay with the boat – it has enough buoyancy to stay afloat even if inverted or flooded and is a large target that’s easy for rescuers to find, unlike a body in the water.
Clothing and lifejacketsEven if you stay dry, it’s much colder afloat than on land and if you get wet, body heat drains quickly away. Proper clothing suitable for all the conditions you may encounter is therefore essential (see pxx). There’s always a risk with dinghy sailing that you will end up in the water, so wear a well-fitting buoyancy aid or lifejacket at all times.
Safety coverIdeally you shouldn’t sail without a safety boat manned by a trained crew. On a sailing course, and during organised club activities, there will always be one of these in
remember who gives way:b A sailing boat on port tack gives
way to one on starboard. b Allow plenty of room when
passing another boat.b If two sailing boats are
converging on the same tack, the leeward boat (sailing closer to the wind) has right of way.
b Sailing boats do not have right of way just because they are racing, but in some situations it may be courteous to give way to a racer.
b Power gives way to sail, but not if the power craft is in a channel or constrained by its draught.
b There are also other classes of vessel to which sailing boats must give way, including those engaged in fishing and dredgers.
b Make your intentions clear.b An overtaking boat must keep
clear of the vessel she is passing.b It’s the ultimate responsibility of
all vessels to avoid a collision.
Buoys and channel markersb Colour codings for deep water
channels vary in different parts of the world. In Europe, leave red (port) markers to the left and green (starboard) markers to the right when entering a channel. In the USA, leave red (port) markers to the right and green (starboard) markers to the left.
b Keep to the right-hand side of a channel at all times.
b As a dinghy sailor, it makes sense to stay out of a main channel in which large boats navigate. Don’t get stuck in the wind shadow of a ferry.
b If there is tidal flow, it will be strongest in deep water and weakest in shallow water.
Left: Proper clothing suitable for all the conditions you may encounter is essential.
Above: Stormy skies with wind building are no problem if there is safety cover close to hand.
Right: Keep out of the main channel – between the buoys – when entering or leaving a harbour. This will help you keep out of the way of bigger boats.
Right: Starboard tack boat (foreground) has right of way over port tack boats when beating to windward. Get it right! You must know the rules.
Above: System A buoyage – when entering a harbour, the port hand marker (red) is on the left and the starboard hand marker (green) is on the right.
In the USA the buoyage system (system B) is different from other parts of the world: port hand buoys are green and starboard buoys are red.
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Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive bible of knots will help those who go to sea master every knot they will need.
Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step-by-step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. With a beautiful modern design, and highly illustrated with full colour photographs and instructive diagrams throughout, The Knot Bible remains accessible to all sailors of all levels of experience whilst still being the king of knot books.
•Thefirstmodernknotbibletobepublished
•Partnerstheappealing,modern,lavishlyillustratedandbestsellingThe Sailing Bible and The Boat Maintenance Bible
•Packedwithstepbystepphotosanddiagramstoguidetheuserthrough the tricky art of choosing the right knot and tying it
•Knotbooksareperenniallypopular,andthisisthekingofthemall
The complete, user-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level.
•Practicalandhandsonapproachisfarmoreuser-friendlythanothermore theoretical books
•Comprehensive–allyouneedtoknowtogetstartedinadinghyorayacht
•Doublepagespreadswithhelpfulactionphotographsandexplodeddiagrams
•Attention-grabbingdesignandlayoutwhichiseasytonavigate
•Interactiveapproach–theexpertsanticipatelikelyquestions,adviseonlikely problems and present practical solutions
•Themostmodern,stylishandaccessiblemanualonthemarket
Even the most well designed boats will suffer from wear and tear due to normal use on the water. Whilst accidents are less common, they too can result in damage, which needs to be repaired on the spot. From basic skills in safety, surveying and the use of tools, to advanced instructions on how to replace an engine, The Boat Repair Bible is as comprehensive as it is invaluable. With repairs specific to powerboats, sailboats, dinghies and outboards, it is a book no boat owner can afford to be without.
•Highlyillustratedwithstep-by-stepexplanations,explodeddiagramsand detailed photographs make each task easy to follow
•Helpfultipsanddetailedexplanationsgivethereaderconfidencetotackle even the more complicated jobs
•TheperfectcompaniontotheinternationalbestsellerThe Sailing Bible and The Boat Maintenance Bible
The Boat Maintenance Bible is the complete, up to date, user-friendly guide to maintenance for yachts, motorboats and dinghies. Explanations are illustrated with step-by-step exploded diagrams and helpful colour photos – everything the boat owner needs to maintain their boat.
•Themostmodern,lively,user-friendlyboatmaintenancebookonthemarket – just what the boat owner has been asking for
•Step-by-stepexplanations,explodeddiagramsanddetailedphotographs make each task easy to follow
•Helpfultipsanddetailedexplanationsgivethereaderconfidencetotackle even the more complicated jobs
•Foryachts,motorboatsanddinghiesandforallskilllevels
•Theperfectcompaniontothebestselling The Sailing Bible
the Knot Bible
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the sailing Bible
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the Boat Maintenance Bible
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While a foreign-language dictionary is always useful when visiting a foreign port, these are not tailored to yachtsmen. As well as being focused on the topics yachtsmen will need to talk about, the Illustrated 9-Language Boat Dictionary is centred around clear, full colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, making it easy and convenient to translate between nine languages.
From general terms such as ‘port’ and ‘starboard’ to technical words regarding engine repair and maintenance, the Illustrated 9-Language Boat Dictionary will prove an invaluable visual reference when sailing in foreign waters.
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Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th?
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This fascinating collection of maritime folklore and trivia about the sea is packed full of entertaining, surprising and insightful facts, from the delightfully obscure to the everyday expressions that have their origins on board ship.
Why sailors Can’t swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
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A unique, practical hands-on guide to the essential skill of boat manoeuvring for boat skippers and crew. It’s the perfect aide memoire and ideal for use when at the helm for real!
•Everyhelmsmanhastomanoeuvreaboatatclosequarterson a regular basis, and it’s a difficult skill to acquire
•Accuracyandcompetenceinhandlingtheboatisessentialif you don’t want to leave an expensive trail of claims behind you!
•Withonemanoeuvreperpage,illustratedwithcleardiagrams, this is the ideal way for novices and nervous helmsmen to learn - and a great brush-up reminder even for experienced skippers
•Ahandyspiral-boundlie-flatformat-idealforuseinthecockpit in ‘live’ situations
A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long distance sailing. A sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster level, Bill’s strength is in explaining tricky subjects.
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Ideal for anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations.
•Suitableforbeginnersofallages
•Coversdinghiesaswellasyachts
•Highlyillustrated
•Idealbooktoaccompanysailingschoolcoursesorforflotillaholidays
•Writtenbyabestsellingauthor
For almost all his life, Basil Mosenthal had sailed all over the world. The author of several bestselling books, he had a talent for explaining, very simply, subjects that may at first seem rather complicated.
This book’s highly practical approach will enable users to make the most of this extremely valuable, but notoriously tricky to operate, navigation tool.
•Highlypracticalhands-onguide–muchmoreuser-friendlythan any other radar book on the market
•Writteninstraightforwardnon-technicallanguageforthe layman – not the academic
•Packedwithillustrativephotos,chartsandhelpfulradar screen shots to demonstrate how to use radar in an on-the- water setting
Borje Wallin served as mate, chief mate and master of passenger vessels in a 40 year career on the water. He has used his experience to write several books on navigation and seamanship.
This guide clearly and simply explains the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, looking particularly at those sections affecting small craft. Ideal for beginners or as an aide-memoire for those with more experience.
•AnyonegoingtoseaneedstoknowtheRuleoftheRoad
•EssentialknowledgeforallRYAcourses
•Simpleandaccessiblepresentation–makesthecollisionruleseasytounderstand and assimilate
•ContainsthefulltextoftheInternationalRegulationsatthebackofthebook
•Handy-sizedspiralboundformatforuseonboard
After many thousands of miles sailing, Basil Mosenthal became a consultant in the management of large yachts and a prolific author.
Explaining everything the reader needs to know to navigate a yacht or motorboat from one port to another safely and accurately.
•Up-to-datetext,photosanddiagramsthroughout
•Cateringforanyonedoinganavigationcourse,includingDaySkipperand Yachtmaster
After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools tim Bartlett became a full time yacht skipper at the Island Cruising Club. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting and he has written several bestselling nautical books.
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In dinghies or yachts: A no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages 4th editionBasil Mosenthal
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Learning the Rule of the Road
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Basil Mosenthal
the Adlard Coles Book of Navigation
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A thoroughly modern take on anchoring, covering tackle, manual and hydraulic systems and safe techniques in all conditions.
•Modernpresentationofanessentialskillforallboaters- using detailed diagrams and helpful step-by-step photographs
•Coversallconditions-wind,strongtides,shallowwater,deep bays, etc.
•Anchoringoffthecoastisanincreasinglypopularactivitywhether for financial reasons or simply for ‘getting away from it all’ for a peaceful overnight stay
Bobby schenk is a highly regarded sailing writer and lecturer, particularly on topics relating to circumnavigation and offshore sailing. He is a vastly experienced sailor and has circumnavigated the globe several times, once without using any modern navigational instruments. He is the author of many practical titles on sailing and seamanship.
In clear, jargon-free English The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines explains how a diesel engine works and how to look after it, taking into account developments in engine technology.
•Abestsellersincefirstpublication
•Revisedtotakeintoaccountdevelopmentsinenginetechnology
•Writteninnon-technicallanguagetoappealtoall-comers;it is aimed at boatowners rather than mechanics
tim Bartlett began sailing as a child on the Thames. After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools, he became a full time yacht skipper. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting. He has written several books, including The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation and The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors.
Aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics, this book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power. Invaluable to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine.
•Writteninnon-technicallanguagetobeunderstoodbyall
•Outboardenginesareusedbyalmostallboatowners–fromsmall open fishing boats to runabouts to sailing cruisers
•Thisbestsellingauthormakesadifficultsubjecteasytounderstand
tim Bartlett began sailing as a child on the Thames. After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools, he became a full time yacht skipper. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting. He has written several books, including The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation and The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines.
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An inspirational practical guide to mind training for racing sailors – how to up your game and climb through the fleet. Every racing sailor wants to improve their performance and results, and this book will help them analyse their strengths and weaknesses and discover where improvements can be made.
•Afriendly,accessiblestylethatispositiveandencouraging
•Thereisnoothersuchguidetopositivemindtrainingon the market for sailors
•Idealforracersofalllevelsandabilitieswhetherindinghiesor yachts
Ian Brown has worked for the RYA as a psychologist, as well as internationally, and lectures on the subject at sailing clubs. He is Practical Boatowner magazine’s sails expert.
Completely revised to cover the new rules for 2013-2016, it includes the full text of the racing rules, and a handy quick reference guide to the latest changes to the rules at the front. Bird’s-eye illustrations show exactly how to interpret each rule, and there is a section on how to present your case in a protest.
•Abestsellerforover40years
•ContainsthecompleteISAFrulesfor2013-2016
•Includesplasticmodelboatsforuseinprotestsituations
•Eachrulecarefullyexplainedwiththehelpofclearbird’s-eyediagrams
Paul Elvstrøm was a world renowned Olympic gold medallist and legendary sailor. He represented Denmark at nine Olympic Games, winning gold four times, as well as being World Champion and European Champion many times. His explanation of the Racing Rules has been an international bestseller for over 40 years.
This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules book is unique in covering the rules by race situation. It explains the rules affecting each part of the race course, from the start line, round the marks and on to the finish line, and clear Bird’s-eye diagrams show which boat is in the right or the wrong. The entire 2013-2016 racing rules are also included in this edition.
•Highlysuccessfulpocket-sizeracingrulesbook-nowinits10thedition
•Containsthefulltextofthenew2013-2016racingrules
•Gradedforalllevelsofracerfrombeginnertoexpert
Bryan Willis has been a member of the ISAF Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years. He has been appointed to 5 Olympic Juries and chaired the International Jury at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. He has been involved in 6 America’s Cup regattas as Rules Advisor, Chief Umpire and Jury Chairman, and was Jury Chairman and Chief Umpire for the America’s Cup in Valencia in 2007.
Jim Saltonstall has coached multiple National, European, World and Olympic racing champions, including Ben Ainslie, one of Britain’s most successful Olympians. This quick reference handbook distills the wisdom of 40 years in the business to help all dinghy, yacht and windsurfers to improve their performance in one of the most challenging sports in the world. The book tackles all the issues that can arise at any point on the racecourse, from the starting line to the first mark to the finish line. It explains how to prepare for a race and how to get the best out of the boat.
Jim saltonstall has been a racing coach for almost 40 years, 20 of which were with the RYA, including coaching the British Olympic team in both 1996 and 2000. He was voted Yachtsman of the Year in 1984 and 1995 with the GBR Youth Team. He hosts international seminars around the world, and was awarded the MBE in 1996 for his services to sport and young people.
the Psychology of sailing for Dinghies and Keelboats
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A source of inspiration as well as a practical how-to guide, this beautifully illustrated book gives you the tools to create a wide range of attractive and useful mats, and learn a host of skills and techniques along the way.
•Includes27beautifulropemats,foruseinthehomeontheboat
•step-by-stepinstructionsforeachproject
•handyhintsandtipsfromtheacknowledgedmasterofrope craft
Des Pawson has over 50 years’ experience in the world of knotting and rope craft, and is one of the most respected and renowned authors on knots and knot craft in the world. He is the co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and curator of the Museum of Knots and Sailors’ Ropework. He teaches and demonstrates techniques at festivals, exhibitions and museums all over the world, and is the author of The Handbook of Knots and Des Pawson’s Knot Craft.
This handy pocket guide to the most useful knots boaters need on board and at the dockside is an excellent aide memoir for experienced sailors and guide for beginners.
•Knotsisasubjectofperennialinteresttoboatersofallpersuasions – dinghy and yacht sailors, motorboaters and sea anglers
•Attractivelypresentedaidememoirtotyingthemostusefulknots for onboard and dockside use
•Inahandypocketbooksizeforquickonboardreference
This treasure trove of Des Pawson’s personal ropecraft recipes contains 35 projects ranging from bellropes, key fobs and fenders to mats, doorstops, knife lanyards and belts. This is not just another knot book but the book that makes other knot books work.
•Expanded2ndeditionincludes7moreofDes’senticingropework projects
•Step-by-stepinstructionsonhowtoputtheknotstogetherto form the finished article, advice on the size and lengths of the materials required, as well as guidance on how they can be the starting point for making many other items
•Beautifulinstructiveillustrationstoassistthereaderateachstage
•Fascinatingtitbitsofnauticalhistoryasbackgroundtothemany projects
Des Pawson is a guru amongst craftsmen and is the best known knot tyer alive today. He has a worldwide following.
Des Pawson’s Rope Mat Book
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Boats need regular upkeep, but keeping track of everything related to boat maintenance can be a time-consuming hassle. This logbook will prove a real boon to all boatowners who want to keep a record of the myriad elements relating to their boat in one convenient place for easy reference. The days of hunting down scraps of paper, receipts or certificates are gone: with the Adlard Coles Maintenance Logbook, boatowners will have everything they need in an ordered fashion.
•Suitableforyachts,motorboats,dinghies,fishingboats
•AnidealpartnertoourbestsellingAdlard Coles Nautical Logbook
Robert Dearn has had a varied sailing career from dinghy sailing and instructing to skippering traditional yachts of up to 72ft, and as a former Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, training and examining candidates for their Yachtmaster certificate. He currently owns a Heard 28 Gaff Cutter which he uses for family cruising in the West Country, North Brittany, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Scilly. He is the Harbour Master of the River Yealm in South Devon.
A practical, step-by-step illustrated guide to replacing a boat’s engine, aimed at the DIY boat repairer or builder who wants less theory, and more instructive hand-holding detail.
•Highlypractical,accessiblehand-holdingmanual
•Packedwithstep-by-stepphotographstoguidetheDIYboatownerthrough each stage of each procedure
•Helpfultablesandchecklists
•Modern,up-to-datetreatmentandusesmoderntechniquesandmaterials
Mike Westin is a marine journalist and in his spare time a DIY boat repairer. He has owned and worked on a variety of boats, both power and sail, so is fully in tune with what boat builders and repairers need to know when taking on projects of this nature.
The third in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat’s Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat repair manuals, can’t go into the level of detail Mike Westin does in this superlative volume.
•Step-by-stepphotographicguidestoeachstageofeachprocedure
•Helpfultablesandchecklists
•Coverstopicsofcentralimportancetoboaters,whethersailorpower
Mike Westin is a marine journalist and, in his spare time, a DIY boat repairer. He has owned and worked on a variety of boats, both power and sail, so is fully in tune with what boat builders and repairers need to know when taking on projects of this nature. He is the author of two previous books in this series - Replacing Your Boat’s Engine and Upgrading Your Boat’s Interior.
Why pay someone else to upgrade your boat’s interior when you can do it yourself? This hands-on manual shows you how using step-by-step photographic instructions.
•Highlypractical,accessiblehand-holdingmanualtoupgradingeveryaspect of a tired boat’s interior
•SecondtitleintheAdlard Coles Manuals series
•Packedwithstep-by-stepphotographstoguidetheDIYboatownerthrough each stage of each procedure
•Helpfultablesandcheckliststoindicatetimeandcomplexityofeachtask
Mike Westin is a marine journalist and in his spare time a DIY boat repairer. He has owned and worked on a variety of boats, both power and sail, so is fully in tune with what boat builders and repairers need to know when taking on projects of this nature.
the Adlard Coles Maintenance Logbook for sail and Power
Robert Dearn
Replacing Your Boat’s Engine
Mike Westin
Adlard Coles Manuals
Replacing Your Boat’s Electrical system
Mike Westin
Upgrading Your Boat’s Interior
Mike Westin
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The perfect partner to World Cruising Routes, this substantial handbook profiles every cruising destination in the world, covering culture, history and climate to cruising attractions, weather and formalities.
•Bytheguruoflongdistancecruising,JimmyCornell
•TheperfectpartnertotheinternationallysuccessfulWorldCruising Routes
•Nothinglikethishaseverbeencompiledbefore–itiscertain to become an on-board must-have reference
•Idealforplannersanddreamersaswellasthoseonextended cruises – a one-stop reference guide
Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles in all the oceans of the world, from Antarctica to the Arctic, including three circumnavigations. He is the author of World Cruising Routes, World Cruising Handbook and A Passion for the Sea, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
For those planning an extended offshore cruise or dreaming about it, Jimmy Cornell shares the wisdom gained from sailing 200,000 miles himself in order to help others develop the right strategy.
•Writtenbyguruoflongdistancevoyaging
•Goodcompanionto World Cruising Routes and World Cruising Destinations
•JimmyCornell’spopularseminarsshowthedemandforthiskind of information
•Focusesonconcernsandworriesofwould-belongdistance voyagers and meets those concerns with practical strategies for coping – just what the sailor wants!
•Appealstoplannersaswellasdreamers
Jimmy Cornell has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dreams of offshore cruising with the help of his books.
World Cruising Destinations
An inspirational guide to the world’s best cruising areas
Jimmy Cornell
World Voyage Planner
Planning a voyage from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world
Jimmy Cornell
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A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains information on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes, with over 6,000 waypoints.
•Longestablishedasthebibleforlong-distancecruisersanda bestseller since first publication
•Aone-stopreferencecontainingallthenecessaryinformation for planning a cruise anywhere in the world
•Bytheacknowledgedauthorityonworldcruising
•6theditioncontainsathoroughrevisionoftheSouthIndian Ocean and South Atlantic routes, and an analysis of the effects of global warming
Jimmy Cornell has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. He was the founder of the cruising rally concept over 15 years ago with the ARC Transatlantic rally, the Transarc and numerous Round the World Rallies in which over 15,000 sailors have participated.
World Cruising Routes
1,000 Routes from the South Seas to the Arctic
6th edition
Jimmy Cornell
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For every yachtsman who dares to put his dreams to the test and sails to an exotic destination there are dozens more who never get past the dreaming stage. This book shows how these kinds of trip are perfectly possible.
Twenty classic cruises are broken down and evaluated from the bottom up. Having described the journey and why it would appeal, the book assesses how long it would take, what sort of boat would be suitable for the voyage, the skill level and qualifications either required or recommended, as well as danger factors and how much it would all cost.
With detailed maps showing the route starting from both Northern Europe and the US, and with suggestions for further reading for each of the cruises, this book is as comprehensive as it is inspiring.
Dream Cruising Destinations
20 classic cruises mapped and measured
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With advice, hints, tips and personal anecdotes, this is a very practical book - rather than being compartmentalized into sections, it accompanies the cruiser from departure to their safe arrival at their destination, drawing out the practical lessons at each stage of the passage from the theory found in text books. The superb photography illustrates the text and will inspire sailors of all levels.
•Livelyandpracticalpresentationwithchecklists,box-outs,photos and diagrams
•Wideappealfromnovicethroughtomoreexperiencedsailors looking to improve
Dag Pike is a well-known nautical journalist and author, spanning both sailing and motorboating, and with an international reach. He began his career as a merchant captain, went on to test RNLI lifeboats, and was the navigator aboard Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Challenger when it succeeded in breaking the Atlantic speed record.
Dag Pike’s Cruising Under sail
Dag Pike
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First built in the 1960s for rescue work, the Rigid Inflatable Boat has revolutionised the marine market. The Complete RIB Manual, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first RIB, is the ultimate reference for all aspects of a RIB’s design, handling and maintenance, aimed at all owners and users - both commercial and leisure.
•About80,000newRIBsarebuilteachyear
•Comprehensivetextisillustratedwithusefuldiagramsandexplanatory photographs
•Publicationwillcoincidewiththe50thanniversaryofthefirst ever RIB
Dag Pike was involved in the development of the first ever RIB, has tested RNLI lifeboats and other rescue craft, and won a string of trophies for powerboat races around the world. He is now a navigation and powerboat journalist and author.
the Complete RIB Manual
The definitive guide to handling and maintenance
Dag Pike
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This practical hand-holding guide will ensure all boatowners or would-be boatowners looking for a new or second-hand yacht know what they can expect for their money, and how to get it.
•Abright,modern,attractivebooktoguidethepotentialownerthroughall the stages so that they end up with the boat that’s right for them
•Ahighlyillustrated,accessiblebookwithcheckliststoassistthereaderin making decisions
•Coversbuyingbothnewboatsandsecond-hand
•Boat-buyingisaconstantlyrenewingmarket
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years.
More than just a cruising narrative, this is an entertaining, inspiring and instructive book invaluable to anyone planning a long distance cruise.
•Entertainingcruisingnarrativecombinedwith‘howtocircumnavigate’guide
•Fewcomprehensiveaccountsofthisnatureonthemarket,fromsomeone who has ‘been there and done it’
•Practicalandinformative–idealinspirationfordoersanddreamers
Lars Hassler is a sailor, diver, skier, mountaineer, marathon runner, aerobics instructor and has a Masters in Law. After his ten year cruise around the world, he returned to Sweden where he writes books and lectures in the winter, and sails in the Mediterranean with paying crew in the summer.
With expert advice on everything you need to know before parting with your money, this book will be a boon to all boatowners and would-be boatowners looking for a new or second-hand motorboat.
•Abright,modern,attractivebooktoguidethepotentialownerthroughall the stages so that they end up with the boat that’s right for them
•Ahighlyillustrated,accessiblebookwithcheckliststoassistthereaderin making decisions
•Coversbuyingbothnewboatsandsecond-hand
Buying a Yacht
New or second-hand
Barry Pickthall
Occupation Circumnavigator
Sailing around the world
Lars Hassler
Buying a Motorboat
New or second-hand
Barry Pickthall
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The Reeds Skipper’s Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates.
Malcolm Pearson has a lifelong love of boats and the sea, and has been ‘messing about’ in boats - sail and power, large and small - for over sixty years, around the coasts of the UK, Northern Europe and America. He has also made several yacht delivery trips to the Mediterranean, some through the European Inland Waterways and others the long way round via the Bay of Biscay. Malcolm was also a Yachtmaster Instructor for over 20 years.
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For sail and power 6th edition
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The complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat, in either direction, including landfall plans and advice on weather, timing, routes, provisioning, communication and documentation required.
•Long-establishedasthedefinitivereferencebookoncrossing the Atlantic in your own boat
•Nootherbookcontainssomuchinformationforplanningand executing an Atlantic crossing
•CoversbothEast-WestandWest-Eastcrossings
•Idealfornovicesbutalsoindispensableforseasonedoceanskippers
The RCC is a highly respected organisation of experienced cruising sailors who have sailed extensively all over the world. During their voyages they collect and research information relating to small boat pilotage and navigation, which is published in a series of yachtsmen’s pilots and guides, of which this and The Pacific Crossing Guide are examples.
A practical, how-to guide on the planning, preparation and execution of a passage across the Atlantic, from East to West, from the Eastern seaboard of the USA to the Caribbean, and cruising in the Caribbean.
•BuildingonthepopularSailing an Atlantic Circuit, this handbook includes more practical planning detail, increased coverage and new illustrations and maps
•Invaluableadviceforanyoneplanninganoffshoreoroceanpassage, whether Atlantic or elsewhere
•MoresailorsthaneverplanninganddreamingofmakinganAtlantic crossing in their sailing lives
•Includesallthepracticalinformationasailorneedsinonebook
•Detailedhard-headedfirst-handadviceforthenoviceandexperienced sailor alike
Alastair Buchan has over 50 years’ experience of coastal cruising as well as several Atlantic crossings to his name.
the RCC Pilotage foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide
6th edition
RCC Pilotage Foundation
the Atlantic sailor’s Handbook
2nd edition
Alastair Buchan
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This book answers cruisers’ all important questions about how to sail an ocean for the first time and attempts to allay their fears while showing how to enjoy it. Combining practicalities with experience, it is the established essential read for ocean novices and dreamers, and this 3rd edition is in colour for the first time.
•Infullcolourforthefirsttime,andnowincludingusefulinformation for sailing the Caribbean after the crossing
Les Weatheritt had been trying to get back to the Caribbean since he was a deck-hand on a schooner there at the age of 21. In 1994, he sailed the Atlantic on Petronella – she is still in the Caribbean and he is in no hurry to sail her back.
Your first Atlantic Crossing
A Planning Guide for Passagemakers
3rd edition
Les Weatheritt
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Covering all aspects of cruising – from choice of boat and equipment to cooking and sleeping aboard, Margaret Dye shares the knowledge gained from many years’ experience.
•Sound,practicaladvice
•Dinghycruisingisgaininginpopularityasawayofcruisingsimply and economically
•Appealstoanyoneofanyagewholongsforthefreedomtogo where they like when they like
Margaret Dye is well known for the adventurous cruising she and her husband Frank have enjoyed in their Wayfarer dinghy around the UK, Europe, North America, and Canada, including a North Sea Crossing to Norway and Iceland.
This book will inspire novices of all ages and guide them through what they need to learn in order to start sailing.
•Aninspirationalbookdesignedtoenthuseandencouragecomplete novices to dinghy sailing
•Abright,lively,accessibleapproachtoshowthatsailingiseminently achievable for newcomers
•Detailedcolourphotoshelpfullyillustrateeachstage
•Timedtocoincidewiththegeneralpublic’sheightenedinterest in sailing as a result of our Olympic sailing hopefuls
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing and Going Foreign, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
Dinghy Cruising
4th Edition
Margaret Dye
Go Dinghy sailing
Barry Pickthall
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Dinghy cruising is a wonderful way to experience nature and new coastlines at close quarters and low cost. Sailing where larger boats cannot reach, and sleeping under canvas onboard or ashore, this is boating taken right back to the basics, but all the better for that. This guide, for all aspiring or already-enthusiastic dinghy cruisers, shows how to get started and how to expand your horizons.
•Beautifullyillustratedwithfullcolourphotosandillustrations throughout
•Internationalcontentandappeal
Roger Barnes is President of the Dinghy Cruising Association, and lives out his passion year round, exploring beautiful and remote places in his dinghy Avel Dro. For many years, he had a monthly column in Dinghy Sailing Magazine, and he also writes for Classic Boat and Watercraft.
Practical Dinghy Cruising
Roger Barnes
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Presented in bite-sized topics in a very accessible and undaunting fashion, and packed with Full colour Illustrations to guide crew through each task, Reeds Crew Handbook will prove an invaluable primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized aide-memoire for experienced crew when under sail.
•Coversallthebasicsandpackedwithexplanatorydiagrams
•PerfectforanyoneonanRYACompetentCrewcourseandnewcrew
•Pocket-sizedaide-memoireidealforuseatseaaswellasbrushingupashore
A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long distance sailing. He stopped logging miles sailed somewhere around 50,000. A sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster level, Bill’s strength is in explaining tricky subjects in a clear engaging way.
Each topic addresses a particular problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper’s DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 20 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing, Going Foreign, Buying a Yacht and Buying a Motorboat, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
The Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common engine problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome engines themselves, avoiding costly engineer fees if the problem is simple to sort out, or enabling an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port.
Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 20 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing, Going Foreign, Buying a Yacht and Buying a Motorboat, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
This new Sailmate title looks at the major areas of boating expenditure and examines the range of options available to keep the costs of boating under control – and therefore keep owners still sailing. A must for enjoying it while managing your budget.
•Asubjectofinteresttomanyboaters,powerandsail–there’snootherbook on this topic on the market
•Providesarangeofpracticalsolutions/optionstohelpboaterskeepexpense under control
•Helpfultablesofpricecomparisonsanddifferentoptionswithaninternational approach
With over 50 years’ experience of coastal cruising as well as several Atlantic crossings to his name, Alastair Buchan is well qualified to comment on cruising at both ends of the spectrum and provide helpful advice, suggestions and insight to those not wishing to spend every last penny getting or staying afloat.
Reeds Crew Handbook
Bill Johnson
Reeds Outboard Motor troubleshooting Handbook
Barry Pickthall
Reeds Diesel Engine troubleshooting Handbook
Barry Pickthall
Sailmate
How to sail on a Budget
Alastair Buchan
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A highly practical, lively and very accessible guide to weather phenomena for the outdoors enthusiast, explaining how forthcoming weather will affect them as well as how to predict what is coming and assess how severe it will be.
•Practicaladvice,tipsandhintsonweighinguptheweatherfor anyone participating in outdoor activities
•Nootherbookavailablewiththispractical,hands-onapproach to understanding the weather
•Idealforsportsmen,touristsandholidaymakers
•Covers:theseasons,clouds,heatandcold,rain,changeableweather, showery weather, wind, thunder, fog and mist, weather at sea, hill and mountain weather and hurricanes and tornadoes
Alan Watts, one-time professional meteorologist and enthusiastic sailor, has spent many years studying weather changes in all their variations. He is the author of several bestselling titles on weather.
This practical handbook helps seafarers - from dinghy racers to cruising yachtsmen - predict and capitalise on seabreezes, the fickle yet essential lifeblood of sailing.
•Thefirstbooktofullyexplainatopicofcentralimportanceto all sailors
•Bytheguruofweatherforecastingandauthorofmanymeteorology bestsellers
•Ofinternationalinterest,citingworldwideexamples
•Willhelpallsailorsfromdinghyracersthroughtocruisersand racers in large yachts to read the conditions correctly and predict seabreezes
Alan Watts, one-time professional meteorologist, has spent considerable time studying wind changes and short-term alterations in the weather. He is the author of the bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting, Instant Wind Forecasting, Instant Storm Forecasting, Weather Wise and The Weather Handbook.
Weather Wise
Reading Weather Signs
Alan Watts
the seabreeze Handbook
Alan Watts
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Colour photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text enable readers to read the sky, pick up the clues and predict what the weather will do.
•Aperennialbestsellerfornearly50years
•Appealstoawiderangeofpeoplepursuingoutdooractivities
•Nootherweatherbooktreatsthesubjectinthisgroundbreaking and highly successful way
•Makesadifficultsubjecteasilyaccessibleandunderstood
Alan Watts, one-time professional meteorologist and enthusiastic sailor has spent considerable time studying weather changes in their variations. He is the author of several bestselling titles on weather.
Instant Weather forecasting
4th edition
Alan Watts
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This essential pocket-sized guide gives you all the tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore. Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions including mountain and seasonal winds, mist, fog, sleet, snow, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and cyclones.
With practical explanations and helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and sailors, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.
•NewtitleinthepopularReeds Skipper’s Handbook pocketbook series
•Weatherisaperenniallypopularandcrucialtopicforsailors
•ProvidesknowledgeofmeteorologyforDayskipperandYachtmaster students
•Theperfectsubjectforthishandypocketbooktreatment
frank singleton spent his working life in the UK Meteorological Office where he was a senior forecaster in the Central Forecast Office where he was also involved in research. He and his wife raced Firefly dinghies for many years before becoming cruising sailors. Frank’s Weather Site for Sailors is known worldwide as an extensive, informed and informative resource for all sea goers.
Provides descriptions of the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. This book serves trainee deck officers, as well as those studying for certificates of competency in merchant ships and for fishermen. It also includes numerous explanatory photos and diagrams.
•Detaileddescriptionsoftheelementsandforceswhichcontribute to maritime meteorology
•Clearandeasytoreadwithanextensiveglossaryandexplanatory diagrams and photos
•Foldoutchartofoceancurrents
•Revisionquestionsattheendofeachchapter
•IdealforanyonestudyingforMSAexaminations
Maurice Cornish is the retired Head of the Maritime Studies Dept at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Elaine Ives is Head of the School of Maritime Studies at Glasgow College and Senior Lecturer in Meteorology.
Reeds Weather Handbook
Frank Singleton
Reeds Maritime Meteorology
3rd edition
Maurice Cornish and Elaine Ives
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Providing an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers, this book includes a colour-coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference, and a concise description of medical conditions with a prioritised list of treatments.
•NewFullcolourIllustrationsforthisedition
•Coversallthemedicalemergencieslikelytooccuratsea
•Bothauthorsareexperiencedoffshoreyachtsmen
Douglas Justins is an anaesthetist at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. Colin Berry, also an anaesthetist, is an accomplished yachtsman, having crewed and been the medic in a Whitbread Round the World Yacht; he has also cruised and raced and served as a medical officer in the Royal Navy.
first Aid at sea
6th edition
Colin Berry & Douglas Justins
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Most boating is done in coastal waters, yet being close to land can often present greater dangers than sailing offshore. Many of the recommended techniques used in offshore passagemaking – such as lying to a sea anchor or trailing warps – are impractical when close to land. Packed with helpful advice and useful insights, this book will help coastal boaters avoid the roughest areas, seek refuge and reduce passage times.
•Userfriendly,highlypracticalguide,withinternationalcontent
•Explainsthephenomenonofroughwaterandgivessoundadvice to boaters encountering it
•Helpfultipsandreal-timetechniquesareaccompaniedbycolourphotos and diagrams
Ken Endean has been a regular contributor to Yachting Monthly’s cruising and pilotage columns since 1977, and is a well-known coastal sailor.
Coastal turmoil
Winds, waves and tidal races
Ken Endean
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From the people behind the UK’s leading sailing magazine for cruisers comes Crash Test Boat, a dramatic documentation of controlled sailing disasters which has the potential to save the lives of each and every seaman who buys it. Crash Test Boat is unique in its field, with no other title on the market aimed at explicitly revealing at first hand what happens when a boat encounters a major disaster. On the spot reporting with action photographs show what happens when typical family boats fall victim to eight different types of sailing disaster.
•Dramaticdiscoveriesandphotographsgivethisbookthefeelofa nautical Top Gear
•ThecontrolledexperimentsinvolvedtheRNLIandRoyalNavy
•ForewordbyMikeGolding,theUK’sleadingsoloyachtsman
Paul Gelder was Editor of Yachting Monthly for over 20 years, during which time he led a campaign to get Gipsy Moth IV sailing again, instigated the Crash Test series and also found the time to update the bestselling Total Loss, write Sunk Without Trace and the popular Yachting Monthly’s Confessions and Yachting Monthly’s Further Confessions, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
the Crash test Boat
How Yachting Monthly took a 40ft boat through 8 disaster scenarios
Paul Gelder
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You’ve struck a submerged object and you’re holed below the waterline. What do you do next? The Crash Test crew smash a hole in the hull to test 10 ways of saving a sinking yacht
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This book is the equivalent on powerboating to the bestselling sailing classic, Heavy Weather Sailing and is the powerboating standard reference for operating in heavy weather.
•Nootherbookonthemarketonthissubject–longneeded
•Contributionsfromtheverybestpowerboating‘names’andachievers
•Aheavyweight,authoritativebibleontechniquesandexperiences in heavy weather, and completely international in its relevance
Hugo Montgomery-swan is the Editor of RIB International magazine. He has gathered contributions from leading powerboaters, from speed and endurance record breakers, SAS boat drivers, powerboat instructors and trainers, RNLI coxwains and world powerboating champions.
Storms are terrifying and awe-inspiring. This highly illustrated book brings storms vividly to life: the gripping text recounting the experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety; the photography bringing home the sheer power of nature – a riveting and fascinating read.
Chapters feature:
•Whatconditionswhipupstorms
•Smallboatexperiencesinstorms
•Shipsinstorms
•Theimpactofstormsontheland(coastlines,harbourentrances and river estuaries)
•Formationofhurricanes,typhoonsandcyclones
•Whirlpools,maelstroms,tsunamisandmonsoons
•Atlantic,SouthernOcean,andIndianOceanstorms
•Theimpactofglobalwarming
Dag Pike’s name is synonymous with safety at sea and boat design. He began his career as a merchant captain, went on to test RNLI lifeboats for buoyancy and structural integrity, and won a string of trophies for powerboat races around the world.
Heavy Weather Powerboating
Hugo Montgomery-Swan
storms and Wild Water
Dag Pike
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The definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of the sight of land anywhere in the world, this new edition includes new thinking on a variety of aspects of heavy weather handling, and recent heavy weather experiences from around the world.
•Revisedandexpandedneweditionofalegendaryclassicwith new colour photos throughout
•Fascinatingmaterialbasedonfirsthandexperiences and research
•Advicefromcontributorsrenownedfortheir specialist knowledge
•Theestablishedreferenceworkonthesubjectofseamanship under gale conditions
Peter Bruce has achieved a string of victories in his own yachts, making him one of the top Corinthian skippers in the world. He has twice been in Britain’s winning Admiral’s Cup Team and has taken part with distinction in most of the Fastnet races since his first in 1961.
Heavy Weather sailing
6th edition
Peter Bruce
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A clear, step-by-step guide to the tricky art of lofting which involves taking the design for a boat and turning it into a building plan.
•Amodernapproachtothiskeyskillforboatbuilders
•Packedwithexplanatorystep-by-stepdiagrams
•Theskillstaughtinthisbookcanbeusedtobuildanysizeofboat,bothpower and sail
Roger Kopanycia has taught students from all over the world wooden boatbuilding skills and techniques, including the art of lofting. He is an assessor for City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications. Prior to his teaching role, he had 20 years experience in the field of engineering.
A complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. From the Optimist to the J class, this book showcases 144 boats from across the world, including all 46 Olympic classes.
•Nootherbookonthemarketwhichpresentssuchawealthofdetailandinteresting facts on the classic sailing classes
•144boatsfromacrosstheworld–fromthemuch-lovedOptimistdinghyto the stunning J class icons
•Includesall46Olympicclasses
•Acompleteresourceforclassicboatowners,collectorsandenthusiasts
•Internationalcontent,soofinterestworldwide
Vanessa Bird writes regularly for Classic Boat and Yachting Monthly, and is the author of the Cruising Companion to the Ionian.
Aimed at the novice looking to either build or restore a traditional boat, this book takes a uniquely modern approach by using up-to-date techniques and methods throughout.
•Anattractive,affordableintroductiontothesubjectfornovices
•Employsmodernmethods,materialsandtechniquesthroughout-aunique approach in this area
•Wellillustratedwithcolourphotosanddetailedclose-upstep-by-stepwatercolour illustrations - exceptionally helpful to the amateur
•Nothingcomparablewiththisonthemarket-afresh,new,modernapproach
Jean-françois Garry and his wife Martine run a traditional boatyard and chandlery in Fouras, France, through which they sell plans and kits for boats that are particularly popular with amateur boatbuilders.
An encyclopaedic compendium of every element of a yacht, this book contains a wealth of information for the aficionado as well as the newcomer, taking apart the sailboat to explore every part of it in depth. Gloriously illustrated with beautiful photography and explanatory diagrams, each page is packed with obsessive satisfying detail.
•Textexplainsthehistoryanddevelopmentofeachpart
•Dissectseveryelementofaboatfromthebigtothesmall
Nic Compton was brought up on boats until the age of 15. He worked as a shipwright, before becoming a full-time writer and photographer. He was Editor of Classic Boat magazine until 2000, and has written several books on nautical subjects, including most recently The Sea: A Photographic Celebration and Titanic on Trial, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
Adlard Coles Classic Boat Series
Lofting a Boat
A step-by-step manual
Roger Kopanycia
Classic Classes
More than 140 of the most enduring yachts, keelboats and dinghies
Vanessa Bird
Adlard Coles Classic Boat Series
Wooden Boat Building
Jean-Francois Garry
the Anatomy of a Yacht
The boat deconstructed and explained
Nic Compton
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In the era of commercial sail, clipper ships were the ultimate expression of speed and grace. Racing out to the gold fields of America and Australia, and breaking speed records carrying tea back from China, the ships combined beauty with breathtaking performance. With gorgeous paintings and illustrations, and thrilling descriptions of the adventures and races on the water, this beautiful book brings the era vividly to life.
sam Jefferson is Deputy Editor of Sailing Today magazine, and is one of the foremost authorities on clipper ships in the UK today. He lives on a boat and has spent his career teaching sailing, driving passenger boats on the Thames, and writing on the subject for magazines such as Classic Boat, and Traditional Boats and Tall Ships.
This spectacular book showcases some of the most stunning images of our oceans: breathtaking views from the air, glacial images of the Antarctic, vast mid ocean wildernesses, weird and wonderful wildlife found under the water, the boats skimming its surface and heavenly island paradises. With evocative text and page after page of glorious photography, this beautiful book will be a valued and much-loved possession.
Bluegreen Pictures is a specialist photo agency representing some of the world’s best marine photographers – this book clearly demonstrates the quality and sheer scale of their collection. Nic Compton was deputy editor then editor of Classic Boat magazine from 1996 to 2000. Since then he has traveled the world as a freelance writer and photographer. This is his seventh book.
Eileen Ramsay was at the centre of a unique period in yachting history, and this wonderful book, featuring her classic photography, celebrates an extraordinary woman and her extraordinary subjects. Her unique archive records the explosive growth in dinghy and offshore sailing during the post-war years, and includes pictures of the first Enterprises, Mirrors, Ospreys, Optimists and the first America’s Cup 12 metres Sceptre and Evaine.
Barry Pickthall won the 2008 Whyte & Mackay/YJA Journalist of the Year Award. A respected writer and photographer, he has been covering all aspects of the sport for four decades, for twenty years of which (1978-1998) he was Yachting Correspondent to The Times.
Sailing yachts under full sail, motorboats with huge bow waves, seemingly impossible angles – even before you factor in the spray-filled atmosphere, blinding sunlight and fast-moving targets, photography at sea is a very tricky proposition. This full colour book from a leading yachting photographer covers all the elements and more.
•Firsttitleonthemarkettocoverthissubject
•Ofinteresttoalmostanyonewhogoestosea!
•Glamorousshotsaswellasinstructivehow-totext
Patrick Roach is one of the UK’s most successful marine photographers. His photographs are published in all the leading yachting and motorboating magazines in the UK, USA and Europe.
Clipper ships and the Golden Age of sail
An illustrated guide to the races, records and rivalries on the nineteenth century high seas
Sam Jefferson
the sea
A photographic celebration of the first wonder of the world
Bluegreen Pictures and Nic Compton
Eileen Ramsay
Queen of Yachting Photography
Barry Pickthall
Photography at sea
Techniques for Capturing Amazing Photographs Afloat
Patrick Roach
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Packed with spectacular photographs, this gorgeous coffee table book is the perfect companion to sailing events at the 2012 Olympics.
•CoversimportantOlympicsailingeventsthroughthehistory of the Games, it will be published to coincide with Olympic interest in 2012
•Theknowledgeabletextandbeautifulphotoswillappealtoboth the nautical and general market
•Idealgiftpurchase–willbeavaluedpossession,aswellasauseful reference during and after the Olympics
Mark Chisnell is a writer, broadcaster and professional racing sailor. He has published nine works of award winning fiction and non-fiction, written for some of the world’s leading magazines and newspapers, including Esquire and the Guardian.
In the words of those who survived the sinking, this is the story of the Titanic’s final hours, taken from the transcripts of the US and British inquiries, and specially rearranged into chronological order to present the disaster as a real-time narrative.
•Themostfamousnauticaldisasterinhistory
•Auniqueapproach–thetranscriptsoftestimoniesmakeabsorbing reading for the general reader, and a real insight into the individuals’ actions and their heart-rending choices
•Awayfromexaggeration,intrigueandacademichistoricalargument, this brings the story back to those who were there
Nic Compton was Editor of Classic Boat Magazine until 2000, and since then has travelled the world as a journalist and photographer. He has written for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines, including The Independent, Yachting Monthly and Yachting World.
sailing Gold
Great Moments in Olympic Sailing History
Mark Chisnell
titanic on trial
The night the Titanic sank, told through the testimonies of her passengers and crew
Nic Compton
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Brendan Hall was the youngest and least experienced skipper in the Clipper Race, yet his win was no accident. His no-holds-barred account is revealing and instructive, with valuable lessons in leadership and management - as well as never giving up.
•ForewordbySirRobinKnox-Johnston
•TheClipperRaceisglobal-crewsarerecruitedfromalloverthe world
•Crewdynamics,equipmentfailure,hurricanes,rescuesandthe race to victory provide gripping subject matter
Brendan Hall began sailing at the age of four in his home waters off Brisbane, and was racing by the age of 19. He was 27 years old when the 2009/2010 Clipper Race began, and had to transform a motley crew of 18 amateur sailors into a race-winning sailing machine, as well as battling life-threatening weather conditions, gear failure and rescuing two other yachts in the dangerous North Pacific Ocean.
team spirit
Life and leadership on one of the world’s toughest yacht races
Brendan Hall
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Left for Dead is the tragic and inspirational account of Nick Ward’s survival against all the odds. It is the experience of an ordinary man who survived an extraordinary event. It affected him so deeply that for over 25 years his story has remained untold – until this book.
•NeweditioncoversNick’sparticipationinthe30thAnniversary Fastnet Race and his achievement of rounding the Rock after 30 years
•Excitingcontentandpaceynarrativemakethisacompelling read that appeals to a wide general readership
•Hardbackcreatedhugeinterestandmediacoveragewhenpublished in 2007
Nick Ward was taught to sail at the age of four and has retained his love of sailing throughout his life. He worked in the marine trade for most of his career and delivered and raced yachts of all kinds. sinéad O’Brien is an award-winning documentary maker and dramatist.
In 2009 Nick Ward competed in the Fastnet Race and at last rounded ‘the rock’.
The inspirational story of an ordinary woman who gave up her career to learn how to sail and become the first woman to circumnavigate the world against the prevailing winds and currents.
•Aninspirationalstoryforeveryone–sailorsandnon sailors alike
•Newchapterforthispaperbackedition,detailingDee’s exploits since her Record, and her Vendée Globe preparations
•Excitingcontentandpaceynarrativemakethisagrippingread – the story of a woman who dared to dream
‘Best read by dreamers, because doers may be infected and inspired’ sailing today
After an early career as a teacher, Dee Caffari completed a number of offshore races, and successfully skippered 18 amateur yachtsmen around the world. In the same 72ft yacht, Aviva, she completed her record-breaking circumnavigation, finishing in May 2006. She recently completed the Vendée Globe Race, achieving a double solo record.
45 dramatic first-hand accounts of yachts lost at sea through collision, fire and explosion, exhaustion and crew failure, navigational blunders, dismastings and severe storms. A bestseller since first publication, this is a compelling thought-provoking read.
•Updatedwithmanynewheart-rendingstories,includingthe tragic sinking of the Ouzo in the English Channel, and Pete Goss’s dramatic rescue from his giant catamaran Team Philips
•Grippingsurvivalaccountsgivethisneweditionstronggeneral trade appeal
•Thesurvivalstrategiesemployed,andlessonslearned,make this a genuinely useful resource for all boaters
•Anenthrallingandexcitingbunksideread
Paul Gelder was editor of Yachting Monthly magazine, has written several books and has sailed a wide variety of yachts.
Left for Dead
2nd Edition
30 Years On – The Race is Finally Over
Nick Ward with Sinéad O’Brien
Against the flow
The first woman to sail solo the ‘wrong way’ around the world
Dee Caffari
total Loss
Dramatic first-hand accounts of yacht losses at sea
3rd edition
Paul Gelder
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Following Dolphins Under My Bed and Turtles in Our Wake comes the third leg of the Claytons’ voyage, two early retirees who decided to live life sailing from place to place to fulfil their dream. Told uniquely from the wife’s perspective, Sandra Clayton was initially a reluctant sailor, but became a keen yachtswoman by the end of the first book when the couple sailed from the UK to the Mediterranean. In this installment she describes their transatlantic crossing, from Gibraltar via the Atlantic Islands to the Caribbean, and ending up in Fort Lauderdale.
Initially a reluctant sailor, sandra Clayton fell in love with sailing and the sea, and the urge to write it all down became irresistible. She and her husband cruise full-time from spring until autumn and ski all winter in the USA.
A truly inspirational story of a man unwilling to give up his dream in the face of massive odds. As John’s heart starts to die, his determination and refusal to give up see him fighting through repeated surgery and towards a journey of over 4,000 miles.
•Gripping,inspirationalreadforsailorsandnon-sailorsalike
•An‘againsttheodds’upliftingtalethatwillspeaktoanyonestruggling with some form of ‘heavy weather’ in their lives
•Goodsailingnarrativeaswellasentertainingpersonal narrative – reads like a thriller
When John Otterbacher talks about ‘living beyond your fears’ he’s speaking from experience. He qualified as a clinical psychologist, set up his own practice, and then became a firebrand senator campaigning on health issues. He and his wife took up sailing in the 1980s, taking a 15 month cruise to the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
A charming tale about a British couple’s decision to follow their dream and sail from the UK to the Med before it’s too late. Entertainingly written, with lively and humorous anecdotes it will be of interest to sailors and non-sailors alike.
•Goodcruisingyarn,toldfromthefemaleperspectiveandshowingwhatthe cruising lifestyle is really like
•BasedaroundtheUK,ContinentalandMediterraneanwaters
•Greatbunksideorarmchairread
Initially a most reluctant sailor, sandra Clayton fell in love with sailing and the sea, and the urge to write it all down became irresistible. Her writing includes an award-winning radio play for the BBC.
A thousand Miles from Anywhere
The Claytons cross the Atlantic and sail the Caribbean on the third leg of their voyage
Sandra Clayton
Outrageous Grace
Taking the long way home
John Otterbacher
Dolphins Under My Bed
Sandra Clayton
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A lavish celebration of the trailblazing performances of modern day sailors in the world of power, sail and sailboarding, this book is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Starting with Joshua Slocum’s epic solo round the world voyage in 1895-8, it charts the stories of 80 sailing heroes from all around the world.
•Featuresheroesfromallovertheworld,whohaveallpushedtheboundaries of human achievement
•Sailorprofilesillustratedwithstunningphotography
Barry Pickthall was Yachting Correspondent to The Times for twenty years, and in 2008 won the Whyte & Mackay/YJA Journalist of the Year Award. A respected writer and photographer, he continues to write extensively for magazines across Europe, USA, South Africa and Australasia.
Pushing the Limits
Trailblazers in the ages of sail and power
Barry Pickthall
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From fish that eat dead skin and sharks that prey on reindeer to eels that can turn seawater into slime and jellyfish with tentacles as long as a train carriage, this book explores the most bizarre, the most disgusting and the most fascinating creatures that inhabit the oceans.
•Auniquebookthatwillappealtoreadersofourother‘curious about the sea’ titles: Do Dolphins Ever Sleep?, Do Whales Get the Bends? and Can Squid Fly?
•AgoodcompaniontoSalty Dog Talk and Don’t Shoot the Albatross!, which explore other aspects of the nautical world in the same entertaining yet informative way
•Aimedatageneralreadership(thoughrevoltingstuffisperennially popular with boys!)
Jonathan Eyers is the author of Don’t Shoot the Albatross!: Nautical Myths and Superstitions, also published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
Exploring the lore of the sea in an entertaining way, this informative bunkside read is full of odd ideas from all over the world that have survived the centuries. Quirky cartoons help capture the inherent humour of superstitions.
•Allseafarersaresuperstitious(whethertheyadmittoitornot!)
•Aquirky,fun,entertainingbunksideread
•Superstitionsandstoriesfromallovertheglobe
•Amusingcartoonshelpcapturetheinherenthumourofsuperstitions
Jonathan Eyers last went to sea on a Friday in a boat with thirteen letters to its name and women on the passenger list, but he somehow managed to survive. He works for Adlard Coles Nautical.
How to snog a Hagfish!
Disgusting Things in the Sea
Jonathan Eyers
Don’t shoot the Albatross
Nautical Myths and Superstitions
Jonathan Eyers
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Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but in terms of loss of life it doesn’t even figure as one of the 50 worst maritime disasters of all time. This book tells the stories of the others, including the almost forgotten sinking that killed 10,000 people. They are dramatic stories of tragedy, survival and often heroism too.
•Internationalincontent,withstoriesfromallovertheworld: Europe, the US, the Far East and Africa
•Adramaticbunksidereadratherthananacademichistorywhich can sit beside our true-life adventure books: Total Loss, Sunk Without Trace, Left for Dead
Jonathan Eyers is the author of Don’t Shoot the Albatross: Nautical Myths and Superstitions and How to Snog a Hagfish: Disgusting Things in the Sea, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
final Voyage
The world’s worst maritime disasters
Jonathan Eyers
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Marine expert Tony Rice tackles more of those questions about the sea, sea life and man’s relationship with the oceans that you always wanted answered, but never had someone to ask.
•Entertaining,informativeimpulsebuyforarmchairor bunkside reading
•TheperfectcompaniontoDo Whales Get the Bends?
•Foranyoneinterestedintheseaandoceans
tony Rice is a retired marine biologist who now spends a good deal of his time lecturing on the sea and its many phenomena to cruise ship passengers. He has also appeared on TV shows and radio programmes.
The final book by the world’s greatest yachting cartoonist, this retrospective collects together the best cartoons Mike Peyton has drawn over the last 70 years.
•Bythebiggestnameinnauticalhumour
•ThisisMike’sswansong-onelastbookcelebratingthewitandbreadthofhiswork
•Wideappeal-anyonewhohaseverbeenonthewaterwillrelatetoandenjoyMike’s perceptive humour
•Mikeisknownthroughouttheworldforhisuniquecartoons,sothisshouldtravel well
Mike Peyton is Britain’s best loved nautical cartoonist - and a sailor himself. For years he has made his mark, contributing witty and poignantly funny cartoons to the yachting and boating press all over the world, poking fun at seafarers of all types and capturing in his distinctive cartoon style their often eccentric and idiosyncratic ways.
This brilliantly original humorous giftbook lets battle commence between skippers and crew. Opened from one direction it shows what skippers really think of useless crew. Opened from the other it shows what crew really think of despotic skippers. What camp do you fall into?!
•Agreatnewadditiontoourhumourlist
•Anoriginaltakeontheskipper/crewrelationship-allsailorswillrelatetooneside or the other!
•Cartoonsbringtolifetheinherenthumourofskippervscrewencounters
tim Davison has owned 19 Lasers, several Laser 11s and a 470 - in which he managed to come last in the Olympic trials. After that he went back to his original ambition - to be a nautical author. He did, however, win the National Championships in the Moth class four times. He was the owner and publisher of Fernhurst Books and has cruised all round Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Can squid fly?
Tony Rice
World of Peyton
A celebration of his legendary cartoons from 1942 to the present day
Mike Peyton
skipper vs Crew / Crew vs skipper
Tim Davison
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Based on a popular series in Yachting Monthly, this accessible and entertaining book deals with navigational and seamanship problems in a non-preachy, non-textbook manner. The question and answer format is an ideal way for readers to absorb good seamanship lessons arising from a whole range of real-life boating problems.
•NewtitleinthepopularYachting Monthly series
•Illustratedwithlivelycolourphotos,mapsanddiagrams
Bill Anderson is the former Training Manager of the RYA. Chris Beeson is Yachting Monthly’s Assistant Editor.
What Now skipper?
Bill Anderson and Chris Beeson
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Herbie Sykes’s Coppi is a beautiful, unique evocation of global cycling legend Fausto Coppi. Built around an extraordinary collection of hand-picked, never before seen images, the book also features testimony from those who knew him intimately.
•FaustoCoppiisacyclinglegendworldwide
•Beautifulanduniquedepictionofaninternationalcyclingicon
•Featuringinterviewsandrecollectionsfromthosewhoknewhimbest
•Manyofthesepictureshaveyettoseelightofday-afascinatingnew set of archive images of this world renowned cyclist
Herbie sykes is a cycling historian and the author of two previous books about the Giro d’Italia: Maglia Rosa was published by Rouleur to enormous acclaim in 2011, while Cycling Weekly described The Eagle of the Canavese as ‘A gem of a book’. Sykes lives in Turin and is a regular contributor to both Rouleur and Procycling magazines.
This is the latest edition of this on-going and unique collaboration between professional cyclist Michael Barry and photographer Camille J. McMillan. It’s an honest, thoughtful and sometimes touching look into the life, trials, tribulations and triumphs of a cycling domestique - they are the servants to the team’s success, above any individual glory.
•MichaelBarryridesforTeamSky
•Oneofthefirsttitlespublishinginthemuchanticipatednew Bloomsbury Rouleur imprint
Michael Barry is a professional road cyclist and previously published author. He rides for Team Sky. Camille J. McMillan is a photographer for Rouleur magazine.
Rouleur has published a season’s review for the last five years. With more than 20 photographers working on features, there is a unique library of superb images to draw from, making the Annual the perfect companion to the Rouleur magazine and a wonderful addition to the new Bloomsbury Rouleur imprint. The Annual includes a foreword from the Guardian’s chief sports writer Richard Williams.
•Nowinits6thvolume,theRouleurAnnualisacollectablefor cycling fans
•Uniqueandunparalleledqualityofphotographyandwriting
•HugelypopularChristmaspresent
Features outstanding photographers and written contributions from the key photographers in cycling.
Rouleur
Coppi
Inside the Legend of the Campionissimo
Herbie Sykes
Rouleur
Le Métier
The Seasons of a Professional Cyclist
3rd edition
Michael Barry and Camille J. McMillan
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A behind the scenes look at how far professional road bike mechanics have to go to keep their riders fast, and more importantly, safe. Also included is a section of tricks of the trade and set-up guides, with secrets and techniques from professional mechanics, and interviews with leading mechanics and riders.
•Afascinatinginsightintothemechanic’sworld
•Uniqueandunparalleledqualityofphotographyandwriting
•Thehardestworkingmembersofthebackroomteamgetthe recognition they deserve
Guy Andrews is the founder of Rouleur magazine and an experienced author, photographer and former bike mechanic. Rohan Dubash is a technical writer, specialist bike consultant, and writes for Rouleur.
The definitive history of the Giro d’Italia, written by Turin resident and regular Rouleur contributor Herbie Sykes. Maglia Rosa Uncovers the myths and legends of Italy’s very own grand tour, first run off in 1909 and celebrated in a book that captures many of the stories that have never been told in English. This second edition includes many updates from Sykes, new photographs and a new introduction.
•Beautifulhistoricalphotography.
•ContainspreviouslyuntoldtalesfromthelegendsoftheGiro d’Italia, one of the three Grand Tours in cycling’s road racing calendar.
•FullyupdatedbyHerbiewithnewmaterialandinsights
Herbie sykes is a cycling historian and the author of Coppi: Inside the Legend of the Campionissimo, on the great cyclist Fausto Coppi, also published by Rouleur Books, and another book on the Giro d’Italia The Eagle of the Canavese, described by Cycling Weekly as ‘A gem of a book’. Sykes lives in Turin and is a regular contributor to both Rouleur and Procycling magazines.
Charlie Kelly was the first man to build and ride a mountain bike, in Marin County, California in 1974. He went on to organise the Repack downhill races for ten years, making mountain biking the most exciting cycling craze, first of the Bay area, then of California and finally the world. The Year Klunk is an unprecedented insight into the beginning of the mountain bike craze, with a bit of the seventies thrown in for good measure.
•Beautifulportraitshotsofthefeaturedfoundersandhistoric shots redolent of the pioneering mountain bikers of the 70s
•Writtenbythemanwhostarteditall
Charlie Kelly is known throughout the world as the godfather of mountain biking. While he has collaborated before, this is the first book he has written about how it all started.
Rouleur
Mechanic
Keeping the pros on the road
Rohan Dubash & Guy Andrews
Rouleur
Maglia Rosa
Triumph and Tragedy at the Giro D’Italia
2nd edition
Herbie Sykes
Rouleur
the Year Klunk
When the mountain bike began
Charlie Kelly
272pp
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This in-depth, lavishly illustrated book looks in detail at the world’s finest road bicycle and bicycle component companies. Old-world craftsmanship and modern process engineering sit side by side, while photographs of the factories will show the different processes and environments that go to make these superb machines.
•Agreatgiftbookforthecyclingenthusiast
•Superb,speciallycommissionedphotography,beautifuldesignanddetailedandinformative text. A unique, behind the scenes look at the world’s greatest road bike manufacturers
•Detailedmacroshotsoftheindustrialprocess,portraitsofthecraftsmen(women)and technicians on the shop floor and some finished product photography
•Looksatallaspectsofthemanufacturingprocessfromhandcraftingandfinishing to the most technical industrial processes
Gerard Brown is a regular contributor to a number of leading cycling and motoring magazines such as Octane, Rouleur and Privateer. Graeme fife has written for a wide range of publications including The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport.
Fitter, Further, Faster is a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced. Organised around a six-month timeline that shows readers how to prepare for an event, it looks at training plans - for speed, endurance, pacing, technique and attitude on climbs - leading up to the event itself and subsequent effective recovery. It covers diet, how to cope in all weathers, the rules and etiquette of road riding, the mind, the body, coping with injuries and breakdowns and on-the-bike nutrition.
•Designedforcyclistsatalllevelsfromentrytothemoreexperienced.
•Containsspecifictrainingplansdependingonhowmuchtimetheindividualhasavailable.
•Writtenbythreeexperiencedcyclingfitnessandhealthjournalists
•Specialquickfixplanforthosewithjustalittletimetotrain.
Hannah Reynolds is the editor of the fitness section of Cycling Weekly. She was the first British female finisher in L’Etape du Tour and has finished 5th in La Marmotte.
Robert Hicks writes for Cycling Weekly, Cycling Fitness and Cycling Active, covering topics from riding techniques to nutrition, psychology and physiology.
the Elite Bicycle
The world’s greatest cycle marques
Gerard Brown & Graeme Fife
fitter, further, faster
Get fit for sportives and road riding
Rebecca Charlton, Robert Hicks and Hannah Reynolds
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Rebecca Charlton has worked as a cycling journalist in online, print and broadcast media for seven years. She has commentated on major cycling events for a number of sports channels.
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Bradley Wiggins, Britain’s most successful and best known cyclist - winner of the 2012 Tour de France and gold medal winning Olympic track cyclist. Richard Moore celebrates Wiggo’s record breaking summer, as Team Sky took on the Tour de France and brought home the yellow jersey.
‘Allez Wiggo!’ - the cry of the French fans lining the roads who fell in love with our mod genius on two wheels.
•BradleyWigginsisthemostsuccessfulBritishcyclistofall time and a potential winner of this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year
•Stunningphotographsfromleadingcyclingphotographerscapture the drama of the 2012 Tour
Daniel friebe is a leading cycling journalist and has covered seven Tours de France. He is Features Editor of Procycling magazine and has written on a range of subjects as well as appearing on radio and television as an expert pundit on cycling.
Allez Wiggo!
How Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France and Olympic gold in 2012
Daniel Friebe
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A user’s guide to the most cutting edge knowledge in cycling science and its practical application.
•Writtenbyinternationalexpertsinthefieldofcyclingscience, and packed with up to date scientific evidence
•Thisisapracticalbook–thescienceisappliedtotherealworld cyclist
•Clearandeasytounderstand,noscientificjargon
•Afascinatingandusefullookathowtoimprovecyclingperformance
Dr James Hopker is internationally renowned for his work in cycling science, and is Lecturer in the Centre for Sports Studies, University of Kent, UK. Dr simon Jobson is an internationally recognised expert in cycling science.
Performance Cycling
The Science of Success
Dr James Hopker & Dr Simon Jobson
272pp
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Yoga is fast becoming an essential performance tool for road cyclists keen to improve flexibility, core strength, balance, breathing efficiency and mental focus. Yoga for Cyclists will be the first title to address all of these areas by adapting yoga techniques specifically for road cyclists of all levels, in clear, concise chapters. This is the ideal, no-nonsense resource, where every stretch, strengthening posture, breathing or recovery technique relates back to its impact on performance.
•Specificallytargetedatcyclists
•Authorisexperiencedatusingyogatohelpcyclistsofallabilities.
•Yogaisincreasinglypopularasacounterbalancetomoreintensive cycling training.
•Includesposes,exercisesandmeditationsforparticularsituations.
Lexie Williamson is a British Wheel of Yoga (2008) and Yoga Sports Science (2010) qualified instructor specialising in yoga for runners and cyclists. She teaches a weekly Yoga for Runners and Cyclists class and Yoga for Runners, Cyclists and Triathletes workshops across Surrey. She writes for running and cycling magazines including Runner’s World, Triathlete’s World, Cycling Active, Cycling Plus and Outdoor Fitness.
Yoga for Cyclists
Lexie Williamson
192pp
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The Cycling Bible is an essential companion whether you are new to cycling, riding for fitness, interested in road racing or a mountain bike enthusiast. From questions of practical maintenance to safety and skills, explanations are illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and helpful colour photos, providing the reader with all the knowledge they need to get the most out of their hobby.
•Packedwithexpertadviceonbuyingessentialkitandchoosing a bike – including folding bikes, tandems, electric bikes, track bikes and BMX
•Coversbothroadcyclingandmountainbikingindetail
•Aninternationaltouringsectionrecommendstheworld’stop riding hot spots, featuring family-friendly routes, the great road races and breathtaking mountain-bike meccas
•Helpfultipsanddetailedexplanationsgivethereadertheconfidence to tackle repair jobs, while comprehensive tutorials on skills and techniques and guidance on safety and personal fitness build confidence to try out new skills
the Cycling Bible
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In 2013, the Tour de France will be run for the 100th time. The history of the race is packed with drama and incident and this book, a celebration of 110 years of the Tour and the 100th race, captures key moments in its history, including heroes of the race, great rivalries, moments of high drama and incident, all accompanied by authoritative text that illuminates and expands the superb imagery.
•Agreatgiftbookforthecyclingenthusiast
•Superb,historicalphotography,beautifuldesignanddetailed and informative text
•Afascinating,chronologicallookattheworld’sgreatestcycle race
Richard Moore is a journalist, author, and former racing cyclist. His first book, a biography of the cyclist Robert Millar: In Search of Robert Millar won the Best Biography award at the 2008 British Sports Book Awards.
tour de france 100
Richard Moore
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Following on from The Cyclist’s Training Manual this book takes you to the next level of enjoyment of the sport, with less emphasis on choosing your type of cycling and the basic skills, and more emphasis on improving as a cyclist – whether for competition or personal improvement.
•Includesquotesandtipsfromleadinghigh-profilecyclistsand individual chapters co-written by experts in the field
•Attractivefull-colourdesign,featuringthelatestbikesandequipment
•Highlypracticalandeasytouse–withready-madetrainingplans and template training diaries
•Step-by-step,jargon-freeapproachmakesthebookeasyto use
Luke Edwardes-Evans is an experienced cyclist journalist, writing for all the leading cycling magazines.
This is the definitive guide to fitness for cycling, suitable for everyone from complete beginners looking to build fitness through to experienced cyclists looking to improve competitive performance. Starting with the basic components of fitness, this step-by-step handbook guides you through all you need to know to train and compete at your best.
•Attractivefull-colourdesign,featuringthelatestbikesandequipment. Includes quotes and tips from leading high-profile cyclists
•Highlypracticalandeasytouse–includesready-madetraining plans and template training diaries
•Step-by-step,jargon-freeapproachmakesthebooksuitable for both beginners and experienced riders
Guy Andrews is an experienced cyclist, cycling journalist and author of Mountain Bike Maintenance. simon Doughty manages training programmes for cyclists and is the author of The Long Distance Cyclist’s Handbook.
the Advanced Cyclist’s training Manual
Fitness and skills for every rider
Luke Edwardes-Evans
the Cyclist’s training Manual
Fitness and skills for every rider
Guy Andrews and Simon Doughty
176pp
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Elite Performance: Cycling is the first in a new series of Elite Performance titles aimed at aspiring recreational athletes who typically train and compete at club level and above.
•Excitingnewseries,withstrikingdesignandfull-colourphotos, aimed specifically at aspiring recreational athletes
•Uniqueblendofsportsscienceandpracticalguidancehasproven track record of delivering results
•Combinestrainingguidancewithinformationonworld’sleading events
Dr Garry Palmer is a leading sports scientist, and has performance-managed athletes across a range of sports at World Championship and Olympic level. He has also worked as a sports physiologist with two Premier League football clubs. Richard Allen is a sports journalist who writes for a number of publications. He is also a keen cyclist.
Elite Performance: Cycling
Successful sportives
Richard Allen and Garry Palmer
192pp
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A take-it-with-you trail guide that covers everything the cyclist needs to know when out mountain biking. Packed with colour photos and illustrations, it includes information on bike maintenance, trail etiquette, skills, safety, and much more.
•Writtenbyaleadingcoach,trainerandprofessionalmountain-bike rider
•Thisclearguidetorepairs,preparationandcoreridingskillsis also lightweight, compact and perfect for the trail
Clive forth is a leading mountain bike racer and trainer and the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual. He competed in the first UK mountain bike series and took part in the World Championships.
the Pocket Mountain Bike trail Guide
Your slope saviour
Clive Forth
128pp
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From hardcore bikers to cyclists wanting to get involved in this cool pursuit, mountain biking is exploding in popularity and is an exciting way to get outdoors.
•Includesthehistoryofmountainbikingfromthe70stothepresent day; leisure, including where to ride and facilities; competitions; core skills and techniques; the lowdown on all the available equipment and how mountain biking will develop in the future
•Featuringexcellentstep-by-stepbikingtrickshotsinstunning full colour photography by Frazer Waller
Clive forth is a leading mountain bike racer, trainer and writer who started mountain biking in 1987, aged 12. He competed in the first ever UK mountain bike series and has raced in World Championships. He writes regular articles featured in the UK’s top mountain bike magazines – MBUK and MBR, with race reports for Descent World – an online magazine.
the Mountain Bike skills Manual
Fitness & Skill for Every Rider
Clive Forth
208pp
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Complete Road Bike Maintenance is a comprehensive guide to maintaining your road bike and repairing and tuning it for optimum performance. Clear text is supported by photographs illustrating the latest bikes, equipment and technical developments.
•Includesthenewestdevelopmentsinbikedesignandtechnology
•Techniquesareexplainedusingstep-by-stepphotographyandstraightfoward instruction
•Explainshowtoassembleaworkshopandon-the-roadtoolkit
•Comprehensiveanddetailed,thisbookissuitableforalllevels–nopriorknowledge is assumed
•Easy-to-usedesignandformat,allowsthebooktobelaidopen
Guy Andrews is editor of the specialist cycling magazine Rouleur and has written for all of the leading magazines including Road Cycling UK of which he was formerly the editor. He is an experienced cyclist across all disciplines.
This practical manual includes illustrated step-by-step guides to repairing and maintaining every part of your mountain bike so that it will perform at its best in every situation. It includes the latest mountain bike designs and developments in bike technology.
•Techniquesareexplainedusinghigh-qualityphotographyofthelatestbikes and equipment
•Spiralbindingallowsthebooktobelaidopenforeasyreference
•Explainshowtocarryouteffectiveon-the-spotrepairs
•Includesadviceonessentialtoolsandworkshopset-up
•Comprehensiveanddetailed,thebookissuitableforalllevelsasnoprior knowledge is assumed
Guy Andrews is an experienced freelance cycling writer who has worked for all the major UK cycling magazines. Mike Davis has 16 years of experience as a bike journalist and has worked on a variety of cycling magazines. His speciality is mountain biking.
Pocket Road Bike Maintenance provides road bike enthusiasts with step-by-step guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easy-to-use format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment. The book guides the reader through most common problem that may occur on a road bike and shows how to repair it.
•Repairsclearlyexplainedandaccompaniedbyclearstep-by-stepphotography
•Handyformat-easilyshovedintopannierorbackpack
•Showsthelatestbikesandbiketechnology
•Suitableforalllevels.Nopriorknowledgeisassumed
Guy Andrews is an experienced freelance cycling writer who has worked for all the major UK cycling magazines. He is the Editorial Director of Rouleur, a magazine for road cyclists and is the author of Complete Road Bike Maintenance and Complete Mountain Bike Maintenance.
Pocket Mountain Bike Maintenance provides mountain bike enthusiasts with step-by-step guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easy-to-use format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment.
•Easytousedesignandformat;bookcanbelaidopenflat
•Repairsclearlyexplainedandaccompaniedbyclearstep-by-stepphotography
•Handyformatmakesitportable-easilyshovedintopannierorbackpack
•Suitableforalllevels.Nopriorknowledgeisassumed
Guy Andrews is an experienced freelance cycling writer who has worked for all the major UK cycling magazines. Mike Davis has 16 years of experience as a bike journalist and has worked on a variety of cycling magazines. His speciality is mountain biking.
Complete Road Bike Maintenance
Guy Andrews
Complete Mountain Bike Maintenance
Guy Andrews and Mike Davis
Pocket Road Bike Maintenance
Guy Andrews
Pocket Mountain Bike Maintenance
Guy Andrews and Mike Davis
208pp
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£18.99
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£9.99
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Written by Richard Nerukar, Britain’s most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, the fourth edition of this classic, invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training whether you are a complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, or an experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy. This new edition has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in running science and programme design.
In the 1990s Richard Nerurkar had a number of top-five finishes at the World and European Championships, in the Olympics and in the London Marathon.
From the basics like starting training and what to wear, to staying motivated and what to do on race day, 5k and 10k: From start to finish offers friendly guidance to help novice runners prepare for their race and enjoy themselves in the process. Graeme has planned flexible training plans to suit all levels of fitness and commitment as well as giving advice on avoiding injuries.
Graeme Hilditch has been a personal trainer for over 12 years. He has written over 30 race-training guides for leading UK charities and is the author of the bestselling Marathon and Half Marathon, published by Crowood.
Inspiration, information and practical tips on every aspect of marathon training. Including a flexible 16-week marathon training programme and advice on everything from how to fit training into your day-to-day life to improving running technique and avoiding injury.
•Inspiration,informationandpracticaltipsoneveryaspectofmarathonrunning
•Flexible16-weekmarathontrainingprogramme
•Newchapterontrainingforhalf-marathons
•Alltrainingprogrammesfullyupdated
sam Murphy is a freelance journalist and personal training consultant. She has written for The Sunday Times, Independent, Evening Standard and the Guardian, among others.
Packed with photos illustrating the different techniques, this coaching manual is ideal for any motivated runner. Chapters cover constructing a programme of exercises to maintain running fitness, showing how to improve and strengthen running and other muscles in specific warm ups and provide some great conditioning advice that will lead to stronger and faster running.
•Thisbookcanbeusedbyanykindofrunner,frombeginnertothemoreexperienced
•Withtherightstrengthtrainingapproach,injuryriskcanbesignificantlyreduced and performance significantly increased
‘With the financial climate we’re in, people are jacking in their gym membership and you can buy a very nice pair of running shoes for the same price as a single month’s membership. The facilty they need is just outside the front door.’ tim Hutchings, Brighton Marathon race director
John shepherd is a well-respected author and editor-in-chief of Ultrafit magazine. He has written numerous titles for Bloomsbury including Complete Guide to Sports Training, Shape Up!, 101 Fitness Drills and 101 Athletics Drills.
Marathon Running
4th Edition
From Beginner to Elite
Richard Nerurkar
5km and 10km
From start to finish
Graeme Hilditch
Marathon & Half-Marathon
From start to finish
2nd Edition
Sam Murphy
strength training for Runners
Avoid injury and boost performance
John Shepherd
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ELITE PERFORMANCER
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Endurance running events are experiencing a surge in popularity, from five- and ten-kilometre races through triathlons and marathons to extreme races. Preparingadequately for such events is vital to success and Running: From Middle Distanceto Marathon is the indispensable guide to preparation, nutrition and the race day.
With the latest sports science theories and knowledge, this book covers runningphysiology, training and programme design, conditioning, injury prevention andperformance nutrition. Including profiles for the most popular and challenging races,as well as real-life case studies, Running: From Middle Distance to Marathoncovers everything the serious runner needs to know to train and compete.
Running: From Middle Distance to Marathon is the second book in theexciting new Elite Performance series of essential guides for aspiringrecreational athletes and their coaches, competing and training at club leveland beyond.
Dr Garry Palmer is a leading sports scientist, and has performance-managedathletes across a range of sports at World Championship and Olympic level. He hasalso worked as a sports physiologist with professional runners.Alex Reid is a strength and conditioning specialist. She is also a consultant exercisescientist for The Football Association, and has worked with a number of internationalathletes from many sports.
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The popularity of running has never been greater and with thousands of everyday people taking in conventional 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon road running events, there seems to be a natural desire to seek other arguably more challenging forms of running. Trail Running helps advise runners how to make the transition from road running to off road running, whether your intention is purely for fun or to take part in specialist off road events.
Graeme Hilditch has been a personal trainer for over 12 years. He has written over 30 race-training guides for leading UK charities and is the author of 5K and 10K: From Start to Finish (Bloomsbury) and Marathon and Half Marathon (Crowood).
Running Repairs offers exercises to prevent injury as well as detailed guidance on the most common types of injury – how to identify them, how to treat them and when to seek specialist help.
•Theonlyrunningbookthatfocusesonhowtoavoidinjuryandhowtodeal with an injury if it occurs
•Full-colourphotographyandillustrations,pluseasy-to-useself-diagnosis flow charts
•Suitableforeveryrunner–fromfirst-timecharityrunnertocompetitiveclub runner
•Fullrangeofexercisesandstretchestohelpavoidinjuryandtoaidrecovery if injured
Paula Coates is a practising physiotherapist, specialising in sports injuries and low back pain. She writes for a number of fitness magazines and is a regular on the lecture circuit.
Yoga for Runners uses yoga postures to both stretch and lengthen those short, tight running hotspots in a way that is time-efficient and highly targeted.
•specificallytargetedatrunnerswhowanttouseyogatoimprovetheirperformance and prevent injury
•Authorisexperiencedatusingyogatohelprunnersofallabilities
•Yogaisincreasinglypopularasacounterbalancetomoreintensiverunning training
•Includesposes,exercisesandmeditationsforparticularsituations
Lexie Williamson is a British Wheel of Yoga (2008) and Yoga Sports Science (2010) qualified instructor specialising in yoga for runners and cyclists. She teaches a weekly Yoga for Runners and Cyclists class and Yoga for Runners, Cyclists and Triathletes workshops across Surrey. She writes for running and cycling magaines including Runner’s World, Triathlete’s World, Cycling Active, Cycling Plus and Outdoor Fitness.
Aimed at aspiring recreational athletes who typically train and compete at club level and above, this is an indispensable companion for the middle and long-distance runner.
•Includesstructuringatrainingprogramme,trainingphases,goal-setting, physiological assessment, principles of heart rate training, power creation and output, different levels of training and how and when to use them, nutrition, rest and recovery, tapering and over-training
•Uniqueblendofsportsscienceandpracticalguidance
•Asectiononracedaypreparationsandplanning
•Combinestrainingguidancewithinformationontheworld’sleadingevents
Dr Garry Palmer is a leading sports scientist, and has performance-managed athletes across a range of sports at World Championship and Olympic level. Alex Reid has worked with Premiership football clubs for many years as head strength and conditioning coach. She is also a consultant exercise scientist for the Football Association, and has worked with a number of international athletes from other sports.
trail Running
From Start to Finish
Graeme Hilditch
Running Repairs
A runner’s guide to keeping injury free
Paula Coates
Yoga for Runners
Lexie Williamson
Elite Performance: Running
From middle distance to marathon
Garry Palmer and Alex Reid
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ALSO AVAILABLE Complete Guide to Stretching Stretching for Running
Strength & Conditioning for Triathlon is an accessible, practical introduction to strength and conditioning for endurance sports. With specific chapters on injury prevention, the swim, the cycle and the run, this ideal triathlon companion gives detailed and practical examples of how each aspect of your programme can be enhanced.
•Providestriathletesofeverylevelaccesstostrengthandconditioningadvice usually only available to Olympic athletes
•Offersguidanceonimprovingstrengthandefficiencyaswellastoimprove robustness to avoid injury
•Appliedtrainingadviceatdifferentlevels,fromjuniortoclubtoelite
Mark Jarvis is an elite strength and conditioning coach. Through his work as Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach for English Institute of Sport, he has worked with an array of GB athletes, including medalists at the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. He has also worked in both the Scottish and English Premier Leagues with the first team squads of Hearts FC and West Bromwich Albion FC respectively.
Triathlon begins with an overview of how to start out and what to expect, with clear and concise introductory sections of the three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running – including equipment, techniques, training and preparation. From this point, Mark Barfield’s unique, easy-to-use and highly effective programme is designed to take even the beginner to triathlon success in just 20 weeks.
•Triathlonisoneofthefastestgrowingparticipationsports
•Twenty-weekplanispatent‘triedandtested’programmewithweek-by-week grids for ease of use – personal testimonies throughout the book for inspiration
•Photographyoffersuniqueviewofthesportfromafull-timetriathlonevent photographer
Mark Barfield has worked with triathletes at all levels, from juniors just starting out to elite under-23s and World Championship-level triathletes.
Whether you’ve completed a single discipline, a few events or are already a seasoned triathlete, your goal is the same - to be better. Triathlon - the Go Faster Guide will smarten up your training, improve your technique and help you set out a plan to bring down your race times.
•Gofasterbyplanningeffectivelyandlearningthetechniquesneededtoprogress.
•Userfriendlywithhandytrainingformsprovidedtoenableyoutoworkon your own programmes.
Mark Barfield has coached all levels of triathletes - from beginners through to the World Championships and has been with the British Triathlon Federation since 2002, latterly as Director of Development. Mark has many of the highest coaching awards to his name including those awarded by British Cycling and UK Athletics.
A guide to training for and competing in long-distance/Ironman triathlons, one of the world’s toughest sporting events. The content is aimed at levels of ability ranging from experienced to professional and is the ideal guide to training for the most difficult triathlon in the world.
•Triathlonisafastest-growingsport
•Allinformationiscomprehensivelyexplainedandclearlyillustrated
•Includescarefullyplannedtrainingplansandmethodsofimprovingrace pace
Paul Moore has been competing in Triathlons for over five years. He works for one of the UK’s most popular triathlon magazines, Triathlete Europe. Richard Hoad has been competing in triathlons since 2004. His goal is to qualify for the World Championships in 2010 and recently set up the website ironmancompetitor.com.
strength and Conditioning for triathlon
The 4th Discipline
Mark Jarvis
triathlon
20 weeks to success in 5 hours a week
Mark Barfield and the British Triathlon Association
triathlon - the Go faster Guide
How to make yourself a quicker triathlete
Mark Barfield
Ultimate triathlon
A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes
Paul Moore and Richard Hoad
192pp
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From the authors of Ultimate Triathlon, this is a full-colour, inspirational book looking at 50 of the most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides, climbs and other iconic endurance events from around the world.
•Compellingguideforthecompetingandarmchairathlete
•Stunningfull-colourphotography
•Vitalraceinfoandstats
•Inspirationalchallengesfromacrosstheglobe
•Increasingpopularityofenduranceeventsoffersagrowingmarket
Richard Hoad is a qualified triathlon coach, regular competitor in triathlons of all distances and a sub-10 hour long-distance triathlon finisher.
Paul Moore is Head of Digital at one of the UK’s largest triathlon magazines, Triathlete Europe. He is also a keen triathlete and competes in numerous multisports events around the world.
the World’s toughest Endurance Challenges
Richard Hoad and Paul Moore
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3THE REFEREE
D Acoin.Thecaptainofthehometeamtossesthecointodecidewhichdirectiontheywillplay.Thecaptainlosingthetosswillhavethekickoff.
E Before the start of the game you have to check thattheballconformstolawbothinsizeandpressure.Bypressingyour thumbs into theball youwillgeta feelwhetheritisatthecorrectpressure.
Let’slookatthepowersanddutiesyoutherefereehave.
TheyadduptotheFIVE“C”s.
• CONTROL• COMMUNICATION• CONSISTENCY• CONFIDENCE• COURAGE
Youhave to takeonboard theFIVE“C”swith theaimofimproving your on field performance and enhancing theenjoymentofalltheparticipants.
• YoumusthaveathoroughandcompleteknowledgeoftheLawsoftheGame.Whenofficiatingoutonthefieldofplayyoumustenforcethempositivelyandfirmly.
• Youcontrolthegamewithtwoassistantrefereesandafourthofficial.
• Youhavetoenterthefieldofplaywiththefollowing:
A Twowhistlesincaseoneofthemfails.Howyouuseyourwhistleisvitallyimportant.Itbecomesanextensionofyourpersonality.
B Youarethetimekeeperthatiswhyyoutaketwowatches.Again,incaseoneofthemfails.
C Youalsohavetokeeparecordofthematch. Asmallnotebookandtwopencilsmustbecarriedontothefieldofplay
Youmustmakesurethat thefieldofplay isperfectlysafeforthegametobeplayed.
Youmustalsocheckthegoalpostsareregulationsizeandthenetsareingoodorder.
Cornerflagpostsareinposition,minimumheight5ftandalsothehalfwayflagposts.
Youhavetomakecertainthattheplayers’equipmentconformstolaw.Playersarenotallowedtowearanyjewelleryevenweddingrings.
If a team approaches you to enquire if one of theirplayerscanplaywearingapottoprotectabrokenwrist,youmustensurethatthepotisprotectedanddoesnotputtheplayeratriskoranyotherplayer.
Youmuststopthematchif,inyouropinion,aplayerisseriouslyinjuredandyoumustensurethattheinjuredplayerleavesthefieldofplay.Thisinjuredplayermayonly return to the field of play after the match hasrestarted.
THE REFEREE01
Based on the well-known, long-running You Are the Ref football feature, illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion, this guide is aimed at established, trainee, and newly qualified football referees. This is an accessible, easy-to-digest coaching manual - the mysteries of refereeing are explained clearly, and brought to life with Paul Trevillion’s images and Keith Hackett’s incisive text.
•ForewordbyHowardWebb,theinternationalrefereewhoofficiated at the World Cup Final in South Africa, 2010.
•KeithHackettisconsideredtheworld’sleadingauthorityonfootball refereeing
•AlargemarketamongstavidfansofYou are the Ref alongside teachers, coaches and fans keen to understand the game better
Paul trevillion is a world renowned sports artist - famous for the legendary comic strip character Roy of the Rovers and his cult classic ‘You are the Ref’ column in the Observer. Keith Hackett is a former international referee and now General Manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) - the referee’s governing body, and is considered one of the top 100 referees of all time.
You Are the Ref
A Guide to Good Refereeing
Paul Trevillion and Keith Hackett
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Soccer
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Keeponthemoveinordertobeaccessibletothebestviewingpositions.
Isthebehaviouroftheplayersrespondinginapositivemannertoyourcontrol?Assoonasyourecogniseanydissentordisrespecttowardsyou,takefirmandpositiveactiontoensurethatyourcontrolismaintained.
Takeyourtime.Justlikeworldclassplayers,youneedtocreateswiftlythenecessarytimetoensureacorrectdecision
DECISION MAKINGWhen you look at the Referees who reachthe very top of officiating then it is obviousthat they are excellent decision makersproducingaveryhighlevelofaccuracyandmatchcontrol.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DECISION MAKING• Beabletocommunicatewell
• BEABLETOHANDLEANDDEALWITHCONFLICT
• Befitandmobile
• BEPRO-ACTIVENOTREACTIVE
• Haveagoodknowledgeofthelawsofthegame.
• BEAGOODMANAGER,OFPEOPLEANDEVENTS
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DECISION MAKING• SEE• RECOGNISE
SEEWithwhistle,armorvoice,youmustcommunicateclearly.Youractionsmustbedecisiveandinstantlyrecognisable.
RECOGNISE THINK ACT
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Freestyle Football Street Moves shows you how to perform the skills that every keen footballer wants to master. Aimed at children from 8-16 years.
•Colour,step-by-stepphotostakeyouthroughtheskills.Allthemajorelements are here – nutmegs, trick passes and beat moves
•Footballfreestylingisverypopularwithchildrenandteenagers,butthere aren’t other books on the market dealing with this alone (other books take in football skills in general – shooting, defending etc.)
•Nikerunapopularfootballfreestylingcompetitionandfootballrelatedadverts capitalise on the showmanship of football skills and tricks, featuring popular professional footballers like Beckham, Henry and Ronaldo
sean D’Arcy is an experienced freestyle footballer who regularly does half-time shows at competitive matches.
Kids’ Football Fitness introduces a brand-new concept for children’s football training, providing building blocks for a carefully structured, target-based programme of coaching, conditioning and nutrition for kids aged 7 to 16, with the aim of improving young players’ fitness for football.
•Onlybookforyoungfootballerscoveringfootballcoaching,conditioning and nutrition
simon thadani is the fitness and conditioning coach at Ipswich Town FC. steve foley is Ipswich’s technical skills coach, has worked with dozens of top managers and has been involved in the development of young players. Alison Byard is a state-registered dietitian with over eight years’ experience, three of which have been working with Ipswich, providing one-to-one advice and general guidance on nutrition for players of all ages.
Freestyle Football Tricks shows how to perform the skills and tricks that every keen footballer wants to master. Aimed at children from 8 to 16 years.
•Colour,step-by-stepphotostakeyouthroughtheskills
•Footballjuggling/freestylingisverypopularwithchildrenandteenagers
•Nikerunapopularfootballfreestylingcompetitionandfootball-relatedadverts capitalise on the showmanship of football skills and tricks, featuring popular professional footballers
•Allthemajorskillsarehere–balancingaballonthebackoftheneck,the step over/Around the World, Fantastic Five, the Glory…
sean D’Arcy is an experienced freestyle juggler who regularly does half-time shows at competitive matches.
The definitive guide to organising, running and managing children’s football for coaches, teachers and parents. With an emphasis on safety, fun and natural development for everyone, whatever their ability, this practical handbook will tell you everything you need to know to coach safely and effectively.
•Theonlyone-stopguidetothissubjectonthe market – other books cover one or two aspects of youth soccer coaching, but this is the only one to bring everything together
•Highlypractical,containingcasestudies,sampledocumentsandforms,easy-to-use checklists and so on
stuart Page is a professional football coach who has worked with youth teams at a range of local and professional clubs.
freestyle football street Moves
Sean D’Arcy
Kids’ football fitness
Coaching, conditioning and nutrition
Simon Thadani, Steve Foley and Alison Byard
freestyle football tricks
Sean D’Arcy
Coaching Kids’ football
Safe, fun and positive football for all ages
Stuart Page
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Packed with 303 short and punchy tips for players to read before and during matches, including advice on your mental game, forehand, volley and serve, this book reminds players of the small details that should be remembered whilst playing - which may help turn a losing match into a winning one! It is for anyone who is competitive and participates in tennis matches at any level.
•WrittenbyanexperiencedSerbiancoach
•303short,punchytipstoremindtennisplayersof good practice
•Handyformattotakeontocourtasan‘aidememoire’
Nenad simic is a successful Serbian coach, who has trained Djokovic, Ivanovic and Jankovic. Angela Buxton was Wimbledon Doubles Champion and a Wimbledon Singles Finalist. She is the Co-Principal and founder of the Angela Buxton Centre, one of the most respected international tennis schools.
The perfect introduction to one of the world’s most popular sports, this fantastically designed, vibrant book really brings the game to life. Packed with stunning images from the world’s top tournaments and featuring all the key players, Tennis: A New Fan’s Guide to the Game, the Tournaments and the Players takes you through everything you need to know as a fan.
•Engagingdesign,packedwithcolourphotographsofthestars and clear illustrations
•Designedtoappealtochildrenaged9to12
•Packedwithfactsandstats
•Introducesstarplayersandonestowatch,andallthebiginternational tournaments throughout the tennis calendar
•EndorsedbyGreatBritishLawnTennisAssociation
303 tips for successful tennis
Your tennis coach on court
Angela Buxton and Nenad Simic
tennis
A new fan’s guide to the game, the tournaments and the players
Bridget Marrison
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Profiling twelve ultra runners, Channel swimmers, long-distance cyclists, multi-event competitors, mushers and sailors, the book examines the mental dedication and determination that has driven these individuals to reach the pinnacle of their sports. It analyses their psychological approach to training and racing, and explains how these strategies have helped them to realise exceptional goals.
•Auniqueinsightintothemindsofsomeoftheworld’sbestenduranceathletes.
•Photographsofathletesduringraces.
•Reallifeapplicationofpsychologicaltechniques.
•IncludesinterviewswiththeWorldChampionIronmanCraigAlexander,yachtswoman Dee Caffari and a Tour de France cyclist.
Paul Moore is Head of Digital at one of the UK’s largest triathlon magazines, Triathlete Europe. He is also a keen triathlete and competes in numerous multisports events around the world. He is the author of Ultimate Triathlon and, with Richard Hoad, The World’s Toughest Endurance Challenges.
For coaches, athletes and students of biomechanics, Sports Biomechanics answers real-world questions in sports using easily comprehensible language and clear and concise diagrams. Each chapter is devoted to answering questions in a single area of sports biomechanics with the scientific underpinnings of sports performance clearly explained.
•Verydifferentandmoreapplied,practicalapproachthanbiomechanicstexts already on the market
•Authorisawell-regardedlecturerandadvisortonationalsportingbodies to help national coaches understand biomechanics – this material is tried and tested on his students
•Shorter,lessexpensivethantextbooks,andconcentratesongettingstudents familiar with the basic concepts, and then how to learn them and relate them to practical situations
Anthony Blazevich is Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
A practical handbook on diagnosis and management of common sports injuries. Written for doctors, physiotherapists and sports therapists to tailor diagnosis and suggested therapy, as well as for coaches and athletes, and for keen amateur sportspeople who want to know what to do if they injure themselves.
•WrittenbytheleadingsportsinjuriessurgeonintheUK,ChristerRolftreats and operates on well-known sportsmen and is a leading light in the promotion of proper rehabilitation and diagnosis of sporting injuries
•Clearlylaidoutwithapageperinjuryforeaseofdiagnosis
•Includesinformationonhowtoexaminethepatientandadviceonwhat exercise the patient can follow and when to refer
Professor Christer Rolf is Executive Director of Sheffield Centre for Sports Medicine. As a surgeon specialising in sports injuries he treats numerous top athletes and recreational sportspeople.
Written by world-renowned coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank Dick, Sports Training Principles is the ultimate reference on training theory and practice for all coaches responsible for developing athletes to fulfil their performance potential.
•Fullyupdatedwithnewmaterialandrevampedillustrationsanddesign
•Includessectionsonanatomyandbasicbiomechanics,energyproduction, psychology, performance components, training cycles and coaching methods
frank Dick O.B.E. is President of the European Athletics Coaches Association. He is a former international competitor and continues to coach athletes and teams to international level.
Ultra Performance
The Psychology of Going Above and Beyond
Paul Moore
sports Biomechanics
The basics: Optimising human performance
2nd edition
Anthony Blazevich
the sports Injuries Handbook
Diagnosis and management
Christer Rolf
sports training Principles
5th edition
Dr. Frank W. Dick O.B.E.
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HANDBOOKTHE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO FIGHTING TECHNIQUES
John Ritschel is a member of the LondonMartial Arts Hall of Fame. He is experienced inKarate, Taekwondo, HapKiDo, Western Boxing,Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Wrestling. He is theauthor of The Kickboxing Handbook, and wasrecently named the ‘Fighter of the Year’ by the‘International Martial Arts Hall of Fame’.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport in which awide variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking andgrappling moves. MMA originated in Brazil as Vale Tudo – a Brazilianphrase meaning ‘everything goes’. Today MMA includes rules tominimise injuries to participants, and is one of the fastest growingmartial arts in the world.
Without other martial arts there would be no MMA movement. To bea successful mixed martial artist you need to combine techniquesfrom many disciplines, including karate, jiu jitsu, kick boxing and thaiboxing, and blend elements of boxing, kickboxing, wrestling andgrappling to make sure you have the skills necessary to overwhelmyour opponent.
Experienced martial artist John Ritschel takes you step by stepthrough the MMA moves you need to overpower your opponent andgive you the advantage.
MMA fighters need to master a range of kicking, punching, kneeingand elbow strikes – they also have to be effective with clinching,wrestling and groundwork. Any weakness in these areas will bequickly exploited by an opponent. The Mixed Martial Arts Handbookcovers the major techniques, and gives you the inside edge to masterthis martial arts phenomenon.
JOHN RITSCHELTHE
MIXED M
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is exploding in popularity as a new form of martial art. It is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking and grappling techniques. This book takes you through all the moves and is packed with photographs demonstrating technique, modelled by experienced fighters.
•Step-by-stepguidetothemoves,holdsandthrowsofMixed Martial Arts
•Colourphotographsgiveclearguidancetothetechniques
•Usefulforbeginnerswantinganoverviewofthesport,and more experienced fighters looking to improve their technique
John Ritschel has studied Karate, Taekwondo, HapKiDo, Western Boxing, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Wrestling. He is a senior instructor and 2nd Dan in the All Range Combat Systems, a Mixed Martial Arts style. He recently won a silver medal in the Open World Championship and has been awarded ‘Fighter of the Year’ from the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
In this comprehensive guide, experienced climbers and coaches Dave Birkett and John White show how to climb indoors and introduce the reader to a range of exercises and techniques that will not only improve their indoor climbing but also help them to climb more safely and effectively outside.
•Suitableforbeginnersaswellasthoselookingtoimprovetheir outdoor technique
•Eachtechniqueclearlyillustratedandexplained
•Authorsaretechnicalexpertsandtrainers
•Coversthepsychologyofhowtobeagoodclimberaswellas the technical aspects
Dave Birkett is one of the world’s leading climbers and is well known internationally for making first ascents of some of the hardest and most dangerous rock climbs in Britain and abroad. John White has made over 100 first ascents and has spent the last 20 years passing on his experiences as a mountaineering Instructor.
Boxing fitness, a recent development in personal fitness, has adapted elements of a boxer’s training to produce a safe, enjoyable and effective workout that is suitable for everyone. This book describes the techniques involved and explains how the regime can be tailored to address each individual’s fitness goals.
•Practicalandaccessibleguidesuitableforpeoplewithoutprior knowledge of boxing
•ForewordfromDavidHaye,WBAWorldHeavyweightChampion
•Aimedatthegeneralpublic,thebookdispelssomeofthemyths surrounding boxing’s image
•Anadaptableworkoutthatcanbetailoredtosuitpeoplewith different levels of fitness
Clinton McKenzie represented the UK in the Light Welterweight division at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal before turning professional. He works with schools, councils and prison – as well as with members of the public – to bring boxing fitness and its benefits into the mainstream. Hilary Lissenden is a qualified fitness instructor who works with Clinton on developing boxing fitness training programmes for a variety of fitness levels and age groups.
the Mixed Martial Arts Handbook
The insider’s guide to fighting techniques
John Ritschel
the Indoor Climbing Manual
Dave Birkett and John White
Boxing fitness
Clinton McKenzie and Hilary Lissenden
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Carefully researched and satisfying the need for a nutrition book specifically for school-aged children, Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes gives clear and comprehensive advice to sports coaches and parents of young people wanting to maximize their sports performance through eating healthily and sensibly. It covers issues such as:
•Weight,bodycomposition,andeatingdisorders
•Nutritionalconsiderationsforfivedifferentsportcategories
•Practicalnutritiontips
•Eatingplansandcompetitioneatingstrategies
•Easy,deliciousandnutritiousrecipes
Anita Bean is an accomplished sportsperson, one of the UK’s most respected nutritionists and a bestselling author. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Food for Fitness, Healthy Eating for Kids and The Complete Guide to Strength Training among other titles.
Discusses recent research into the nutritional requirements of active women and translates it into practical advice. Topics covered include bone health, body image, dieting, eating disorders and pregnancy.
•Writtenbyexperiencedauthorandsportsnutritionist Anita Bean
•Addressesthespecificnutritionalneedsofwomen
•Anewrecipesectiongiveswomenideasforwell-balancedmeals and snacks
Anita Bean is one of the UK’s most respected sports nutritionists.
Anita Bean’s sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
Anita Bean
Anita Bean’s sports Nutrition for Women
A practical guide for active women
Anita Bean
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Women who exercise not only need general nutritional advice, but canimprove their fitness, recovery times and performance by improving theirdiet. Women who exercise regularly may also be prone to health relatedproblems that could be prevented or alleviated by improved nutrition.
This unique book draws together the most up to date research into the specificnutritional requirements of active women, and translates it into meaningful informationand practical advice. Issues such as bone health, body image, how to lose and gainweight, and eating disorders are examined in detail. Other topics include iron deficiencyand sports anaemia and exercise and the menstrual cycle. Sports Nutrition for Womenalso covers the nutritional needs of women involved in ‘aesthetic’ and ‘weight category’sports, women exercising during pregnancy, and more mature athletes.
This is essential reading for all sportswomen, and is as relevant to the regular gym goerand club participant as the elite competitor. It is required reading for fitness instructors,coaches, managers and nutritionists who work with female athletes, and those involvedin sports medicine and sports science.
Anita Bean is an accomplishedsportsperson, one of the UK'smost respected nutritionists anda bestselling author. She is theauthor of The Complete Guide to
Sports Nutrition, Food for Fitness, HealthyEating for Kids and The Complete Guide toStrength Training, among other titles.
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Demystifying fat burning fitness, sport and fitness journalist Julia Buckley gives insight on the latest fat-loss knowledge that top personal trainers are employing to get results for their clients. By following the principles laid out in this book, you will learn how to condition your body for optimum fat burning, even when you’re not exercising.
•Afatlossfitnessplanforamazingresultsbasedonthelatest research
•Givesshort,hardworkouts,takingupto45mins
•Nosupplements,celebrities,orfaddiets,justscience-basedadvice that will get you lean - not just for a few weeks, but for life
•Itwillhaveexamplesofreal,normalpeoplewhohaveusedthe methods to achieve the results they wanted
Julia Buckley is a health and fitness journalist and blogger, personal trainer and keen runner. With over a decade’s journalistic experience, she has written for Runner’s World, Sport, Bodyfit, Trail Running, Fitness for Women and Running Free magazines. She has a strong social media presence and is the Founder and Editor of exercise and fitness website, Fitness Rocks!
total Body Blitz
Shed the fat and get into amazing shape
Julia Buckley
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HEALTH |
There is no reason why these conditions should stop sufferers living a full and active life. These books show how to implement simple fitness programmes, while considering the specific challenges raised by the condition. The result is improvements in overall health and wellbeing!
•Coversthespecificneedsofallsufferers,regardlessofage,severityofconditionorleveloffitness
•ServiceHistoryquestionnairesallowthereadertoassesstheircurrentlevelofhealthandafewsimpletestswillgive a base line of fitness
•Simpleandeasy-to-followexerciseprogrammesofferastep-by-stepguidetostartingandreturningtoexercise
•Specificexercisesshowhowtoimprovemobility,corestability,balanceandstrength–eachexercisehasbeendeveloped to help with the specific problems faced by those with the condition
•WrittenbyexperiencedPhysiotherapists
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Exercise Your Way to Health
Exercise plans to improve your life
Swim Better, Swim Faster is designed to help competent but untrained swimmers improve their technique, allowing them to swim further, faster, with less effort.
•Sevensimplewaystomakeyourselfabetterswimmer
•Clear,succincttextexplainsnotonlywhatatechniquelooks like, but also how it feels
•Explanatorystep-by-stepdiagramssupportthetext
•Alltechniquessupportedbydrillsthathelpembedthetechnique in the swimmer’s muscle memory
•Techniques,practicedrillsandtrainingsessionstodevelopyour technique
Paul Mason has published more than 100 titles, most of them sports books, and specialises in sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, and dirt biking. He has written two books on swimming for children. He works with swimmers to improve their technique, usually on a one-to-one basis. As a teenager he was national swimming champion, and competed in the European championships and other international competitions.
swim Better, swim faster
Paul Mason
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Provides step-by-step guidance to every skill that you need in order to be safe on the mountain. Each skill is clearly explained, with supporting illustrations and stunning on-location action photography. All skill levels are covered, making it perfect for beginners and veterans alike.
•Writtenbyaleadingclimberandguide–oneofthemostexperiencedin the business
•Step-by-stepapproachtodevelopingskills,frombasicstoadvanced
•Stunningphotography–bothscenicshotsoftheworld’smostimpressive ranges and technical ‘how to’ shots taken on location
Alun Richardson is an International Mountain Guide – the highest qualification for worldwide climbing, mountaineering and exploration. He is an experienced guide and tutor and teaches regularly.
Aimed at children from 8-16 years, Freestyle BMX Tricks shows how to perform the tricks that every keen BMXer needs to master. Packed with hundreds of spectacular photos, handy tips and hints, it takes you step by step through the most popular and impressive BMX moves, from the 180 to the double peg stall, via the bunny hop and fork lot trick. Whether you’re just starting out or you want to impress your mates and improve your skills everything you need is here.
•Colour,step-by-stepphotostakeyouthroughtheskills.All the major elements are here
•BMXingisverypopularwithchildrenandteenagers,but there are few books on the market
sean D’Arcy is an experienced freestyle footballer who regularly does half-time shows at competitive matches.
Alun Richardson is an International Mountain Guide – the highest qualification for worldwide climbing, mountaineering and exploration. He is an experienced guide and tutor and regularly teaches at the National Mountaineering Centres, and internationally. He is also secretary of the British Mountain Guides Association.
Skateboarding is more popular than ever, with skate parks usually packed out with children and teenagers. Aimed at children from 8–16 years old, Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks is filled with hundreds of spectacular photos and handy tips and hints. It takes you step by step through the most popular and impressive skateboarding moves, including loads of tricks on flat ground, on rails and in transition, with neat remixes along the way.
•Whetheryou’rejuststartingoutoryouwanttoimpressyour mates and improve your skills everything you need is here
•Colourstep-by-stepphotostakeyouthroughtheskills
•Skateboardingismorepopularthaneverwithchildrenandteenagers
sean D’Arcy is an experienced freestyle footballer who regularly does half-time shows at competitive matches.
Mountaineering
The essential skills for mountain walkers and climbers
Alun Richardson
freestyle BMX tricks
Flatland, incline and air
Sean D’Arcy
RUCKSACK GUIDES
freestyle skateboarding tricks
Flat ground, rails and transitions
Sean D’Arcy
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•Writtenbyaleadingclimberandguide,oneofthebestinthebusiness
•Clearsignpostingandpresentationmakesiteasytouseonthemountain
•Alltechniquesfullysupportedwithillustrationsand‘howto’photography
•Idealforbeginnersandexperiencedwalkersandclimbersalike
•Clear,hand-drawnillustrationsbyanexperiencedclimbinginstructor
Rock ClimbingAlpinismMountain Walking and TrekkingMountaineering in Remote Areas of the WorldWinter MountaineeringSki Mountaineering and Snowshoeing
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Designed for the fitness enthusiast and fitness professional alike, The Total DumbBell Workout and Gym Ball Workout are exactly what the titles suggest: a ‘one stop shop’ to getting the most out of training with these bestselling piece of equipment.
•Perfectforpeoplewhohaveallthegearbutnoideahowto use it. The book will appeal to a broad audience with a general interest in fitness
•Thesearetwoofthemostpopularpiecesofgymequipmentin gyms and for home fitness
•Packedwitheasytofollowexerciseideaspresentedinalogical and clear style
•Writtenbyanexperiencedandwellknownpersonaltrainerand industry presenter
the total Dumbbell Workout
Trade Secrets of a Personal Trainer
Steve Barrett
the total Gym Ball Workout
Trade Secrets of a Personal Trainer
Steve Barrett
160pp
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Roller derby is a unique, fast-paced, female-dominated sport that is taking the world by storm. It originated in the USA in the 1930s but it is the revival that began in 2001 that has inspired this new book.
Roller derby has become one of the world’s fastest-growing new sports and there are now more than 1000 leagues worldwide - in the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America and Asia - with new adherents coming to the sport all the time.
This new book is the first to cover roller derby from a practical sports perspective and offer advice on tactics, fitness, training, injury-prevention and nutrition.
Ellen Parnavelas writes the popular roller derby blog secretdiaryofarookierollergirl.com. She has written Flat Track Fashion: The Roller Derby Look Book for the Visual Arts list (March 2012). She plays for London Rollergirls Recreational League. Ellen also writes for the UK roller derby magazine Inside Line.
the Roller Derby Athlete
Ellen Parnavelas
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100+ colour photographs and artworks
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There has been a dramatic increase in before-school and after-school dance clubs and the number of children interested in dance. Research shows that dancing can help children become fitter as well as enhancing their listening and thinking skills. 101 Dance Ideas age 5 to 11 is packed full of fun dances, dance steps and choreographed routines for primary children and teachers.
Cush Jumbo is a trained dancer and well known to children through her role as Lois Habiba in the top-rated BBC One series Torchwood. Roger Hurn is an expert in primary education and the author of Active Playtimes.
144pp
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101 Dance Ideas Age 5 to 11
Cush Jumbo and Roger Hurn
101 Youth Basketball Drills
Mick Donovan
144pp
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101 Youth football Coaching sessions
Tony Charles and Stuart Rook This essential manual contains 101 progressive practical drills to help young people develop their basketball skills. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential skills, including ball handling, passing, dribbling and shooting.
•Thedrillsarefullyillustratedandeasytofollow
•Alldrillsspecificallydesignedforyoungbasketball players
Mick Donovan is a senior coach with England Basketball and runs the Worcester Wolves Basketball club. Mick also directs the European Masters in Basketball Coaching at Worcester University.
Comprehensive training sessions for young footballers, including warm-ups, skills training, games and final practice drills. Fun, educational and challenging, it is ideal for teachers and coaches looking for a fully planned coaching session.
•Everysessionhasbeenrigorouslytestedand is designed to be completely inclusive and suitable for all children
tony Charles is a qualified FA coach. After working with the Essex Football Association, Tony formed Foundation Football, a coaching company which currently delivers over 200 sessions a week from a pool of 60 coaches. Stuart Rook is a qualified FA coach and works for Foundation Football.
128pp
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Know the Game
Each book contains all you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. Providing information on how to find a club and meet new people to participate with, these books also include colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts.
ALSO AVAILABLEAthletics; Badminton; Basketball; Boxing; Cycling; Fencing; Golf; Mah Jong; Rounders; Rowing; Rugby League; Rugby Union; Snooker; Soccer; Squash; Swimming; Table Tennis; Tennis; Volleyball
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Know The Game Skills Cricket – Bowling; Batting; Fielding
Know The Game Skills Rugby – Passing, Catching, Kicking;
Know The Game Skills Netball – Tackling, Contact, Teamwork, Tactics
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•Completelyrewritten–bringingthebookscompletelyuptodateandmaking the text more accessible
•Newformatanddesignmakesthebooksattractiveandeasytouse
•FullysupportedwithFullcolourIllustrationsandphotographs
•Everythingyouneedtoknowaboutthesporttoeitherpartakeorspectate
•Eachbookiswrittenandendorsedbytheprofessionalassociations
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Hockey
4th edition
English Hockey Association
Pool
3rd edition
British Association of Pool Table Operators
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Tennis
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This is the perfect introduction to a concept now central to all fitness training. Learn how to design a practical functional training programme to improve an individual’s ability to perform tasks integral to their life, job or chosen sport.
•Inthelastdecadefunctionaltraininghasevolvedfromnovelbuzzword to household term
•Theonlytrulycomprehensivebookonfunctionaltrainingonthemarket
•Over100clearlyillustratedexercisestohelpyouplananeffectivefunctional programme
•The Complete Guide series blends expert information and accessibility
•Combineseverythingyouneedtoknowwithauser-friendlyformatmaking it the must-have guide for enthusiasts and professionals alike
Allan Collins has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, providing training courses in the UK and overseas, writing for Men’s Health and Men’s Fitness and working for BUPA as an exercise physiologist. He is the Director of Education at Jordan Training Academy, the leading provider of endorsed education in the fitness industry. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training.
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness provides a reference manual for those involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women. The book covers the stages of pregnancy and gives practical tips for designing activity programmes. The book provides an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter.
This complete reference guide includes a discussion of the physiological changes during pregnancy, and how this affects exercise programmes. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements, and contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients.
•Thecomprehensivepublicationforthoseinvolvedinprescribingexercise for pregnant women
•Includesarangeofpracticaltipsandexercisesessions
Morc Coulson is senior lecturer and the programme leader of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of The Advanced Fitness Instructors Handbook (2008) and Practical Fitness Testing (2009).
sarah Bolitho is Curriculum and Business Development Coordinator, Fitness Wales. She is the co-author of Exercise Your Way to Health: Stress (2010).
the Complete Guide to functional training
Allan Collins
the Complete Guide to Outdoor fitness
Matt Lawrence
the Complete Guide to Pregnancy and fitness
Morc Coulson and Sarah Bolitho
256pp
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Outdoor exercise is not only a cheaper alternative to the gym but it also offers immense scope and variety in terms of the activities you can do. Within the tried and trusted Complete Guide format comes this definitive guide focusing on functional training exercises in the great outdoors. Covering physiology and core training principles as a starting point, this book includes specific exercises for different sports from baby-buggy workouts through to kayaking, snowboarding and Parkour. It also covers the use of a variety of popular equipment – from ViPRs to TRX bands.
•Coverstheverylatestinfunctionalexerciseconceptsandtechniques
•Packedwithfullcolourphotographsthroughout,exercisesandfullystructured training programmes for different outdoor exercise pursuits
•Writteninajargon-freestyle–simplifyingkeytechnicaltermstosuitboth the professional and lay man
Matt Lawrence is an experienced fitness leader and personal trainer. He has written for Personal Trainer magazine, GQ and Zest. He is a well-known innovator in sports-specific coaching and core stability training.
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The Complete Guide series gives all the theory and practice sports people, coaches and fitness enthusiasts need to incorporate good technique and improve their training regime. This is the perfect introduction to kettlebell training, a hugely popular piece of equipment with tried and tested results.
‘The fitness tool that could help you drop a dress size’ Daily telegraph
•Kettlebellsarecurrentlythemostpopularpieceofequipment with fitness professionals, gyms and their clients
•Thiscomprehensiveguideisalsosuitableforpeopleusingkettlebells at home
•Combineseverythingyouneedtoknowwithauser-friendly format making it the must-have guide for enthusiasts and professionals alike
Allan Collins has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, providing training courses in the UK and overseas, writing for Men’s Health and Men’s Fitness and working for BUPA as an exercise physiologist.
the Complete Guide to Kettlebell training
Allan Collins
192pp
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Longhorn
This is a very old traditional breed from the north of England, not to be confused with the Texas Longhorn of the USA. At one time a very popular breed in the 18th C when the horns were valued for the making of buttons, cutlery handles and spoons. By the end of the 19th C other materials were being used instead of horn, the housewife demanded leaner meat and the Longhorn nearly became extinct. Thankfully the RBST saw its potential and saved the breed which is now out of danger and has become popular with small breeders thanks to its elegant looks and all round qualities.
Considered an excellent suckler cow, the Longhorn calves with ease and produces milk with a high butterfat content to feed her progeny. The milk is also used in the making of Stilton and other well known hard cheeses. This is a long lived, hardy breed known for its docility that produces well marbled beef that is both flavourful and succulent.
Longhorns’ coats should all have a white line down their backs and white patch on their thighs, the commonest and most popular colouring is red brindled – those that are white with no red hair at all are discouraged by the Longhorn Society.
Origin Type Size HOrned Or pOlled
UK Beef Medium to large Horned
COlOur and appearanCe
Red, brown, grey and brindled with red-brindled being most common. All colours should have a white line down the back (finch back) and preferably white patches on thighs. Long curved horns sometimes curving in different directions. White with no red hair disapproved by Longhorn Cattle Society.
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BLonDe D’AQUitAine
Origin Type Size HOrned Or pOlled
France Beef Medium – large Horned or polled
COlOur and appearanCe
Mainly golden beige or wheaten but also found in white and all shades to brown. In all cases the colour should be unbroken
Known mainly for its well marbled low fat lean beef the Blonde d’Aquitaine was once valued as a draught animal. Blonde cattle of one sort or another have been around in Europe since the C6th but were not offi cially recognised until 1962.
Introduced to Britain in 1974 and known as the British Blonde, improvements were attempted by crossing with Charolais, Shorthorn and Limousin but none proved to be any better than the original. The cattle are either naturally polled or horned and have a reputation of being tolerant to heat although they are also hardy.
This is a very docile breed known for ease of calving and fast growth. Animals should have unbroken wheaten glossy coats although paler and darker colours are acceptable. The expressive head should have a broad forehead with a triangular face and the strong body should have an upright stance with well developed joints and deep chest.
Blonde D’Aquitaine cow
Blonde D’Aquitaine calf
BLonDe D’AQUitAineA breed for any climate
The Illustrated Guide to Cows covers the 50 most familiar breeds of cattle in Europe and North America. Breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed, its main characteristics and how to look after them, and each one has been beautifully illustrated by the author.
•ThisisthefourthtitlefromCeliaLewisinherbestsellingseries The Illustrated Guide to...
•Handyappendicesonhowtomilkyourdairycowandhowto make cream, butter and cheese
•Includessectionswithadviceonhowtodealwithcommonailments, as well as the latest rules and regulations on keeping cattle
Celia Lewis is the author and illustrator of The Illustrated Guide to Chickens, The Illustrated Guide to Pigs, and The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl. Living in the country Celia is lucky enough to be able to keep hens and turkeys in her garden and, along with nearby cows and sheep, this is where she finds her inspiration.
the Illustrated Guide to Cows
Celia Lewis
160pp
254 x 210mm (10 x 817/64 in)
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200+ colour paintings
£16.99
March 2014
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The remarkable collection of photographs in this book provide a rare insight into the fascinating world of meerkats.
•Agorgeousportfolioofphotographsofoneoftheworld’smost popular animals
•Includesinformativetextprovidinganoverviewofmeerkats lifestyle and behaviour
•MeerkatsareperennialfavouritesinTVdocumentaries
Nigel Dennis is an award-winning photographer based in South Africa with several books to his credit. He spends most of his time in the bush specialising in the wildlife of Africa’s great open spaces. David Macdonald is a world authority on carnivore behaviour and director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at Oxford University. He undertook the first major study of meerkats in the Kalahari in the 1980s.
When the renowned cartoonist Ralph Steadman was asked to produce a piece for a recent exhibition of bird art, he got slightly carried away - an astonishing 100 paintings later, Ralph’s Extinct Boids was born ...
These remarkable pieces of art include Steadman’s unique interpretations of well-known birds such as the Great Auk and Dodo, along with less familiar members of the avian firmament - Snail-eating Coua, for example - and a handful of bizarre creations such as the Gob Swallow, the Nasty Tern and Needless Smut, all with a riot of colour and a slice of trademark Steadman humour.
•Packedwithsensational,comical,wonderfulartbyoneofBritain’s best-known artists
•Ofgreatappealtotheart-lovingpublic,especiallythebird-art-loving public
•AccompanyingtextbyCeriLevychartsthecourseofthecreationof the boids and their weird world
Ralph steadman was born in 1936. He began his career as a cartoonist, and through the years has diversified into many creative fields. Ralph collaborated with Dr Hunter S. Thompson in the birth of ‘gonzo’ journalism, with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; he has illustrated classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island and Animal Farm, and written and illustrated his own books, which include Sigmund Freud, I Leonardo and The Big I Am.
Ceri Levy is a film-maker and he is also co-curator of Ghosts of Gone Birds, and therefore a crucial cog in the boids’ creation myth.
Meerkats
Nigel Dennis & David Macdonald
Extinct Boids
Ralph Steadman & Ceri Levy
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256 x 220mm (10 x 82/3 in)
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2nd April, 15:24. Ralph emails:My Jamaican Red Macaw is coming along. He fell off his perch once or twice – but I think he will make the grade!!
18:21. Ralph again:Here is the Jamaican Red MACAW – I am leaving certain ‘accidents’ that may occur – because all will be accident prone – or they wouldn't be extinct, would they??
I am doing the, er, Liverpool Pigeon now – aw-right?? If there is an empty space in this mail where the Macaw should be its because my sodding computer is throwin' a woosey – ‘cos of me new machine, like…
Ceri’s Diary: After a week without a boid being sighted, this angry old so-and-so appears. It does indeed look like we are continuing on our sail around the Isles of Extinction. It’s hard to describe the sensation that washes over me when I see Ralph’s name in my inbox and that the message contains an attachment. It has never been a disappointment either.
I know that it is time to go and meet Ralph as well. We have got to know each other through email and that greatest of inventions, the phone, but it would be good to see each other face-to-face. I would also like to take my camera along and record some footage of Ralph at work. I have a feeling he will be an entertaining subject.
Jamaican Red Macaw Ara erythrocephala
The Jamaican Red Macaw is yet another mystery bird
of which little is known; it may not have existed at all.
The great thing about Ralph doing a bird such as this
macaw is that now it is committed to paper it definitely
exists in our world, and it is a much better place with
this angry fellow in it.
The look of the Red Macaw is one of absolute disgust,
as if to say to His Nibship “How dare you draw me
like that!” Or perhaps “How dare you perch me on a
cliff face like this, that’s not my kind of habitat!” If the
Jamaican Red Macaw did actually exist it was
presumably hunted to extinction towards the end of
the 18th century. It’s hard to dodge the bullets when
you’re so brightly coloured. 21st April, 19:48. Ralph emails:Here we go Ceri, one more exists.
Ceri replies:Now I never imagined the Coua to have appeared like that! He looks more interested in riding the snail than eating it. Or is this his way of toying with it? Or does he ride it into submission? Whatever, it doesn’t look like a fair battle, but then that’s nature. Survival of the fittest. If only this snail had held on a little longer this predator would no longer have been around, and the snail could have breathed a little easier.
Ceri’s Diary: It is starting to feel very strange if a day goes by without me chatting to Ralph. We discuss birds and boids and laugh a lot, and from that laughter something always appears that is right on the money. And today’s bird is no exception.
Before the days of skateboarding, snailboarding was extremely popular with couas. Not so popular with the snails, which knew that no matter how fast they went they would end up as grub for their riders. But the couas would be cooed at as they slowly glided past. You can see the pride in this coua’s eye as it engages with the viewer. And there is the glimmer of a grin creeping across its beak. Once it reached the finishing line it was dinner time.
I am starting to feel sorry for some of these creatures that are being taken advantage of by Ralph’s birds. This snail looks so put upon, and has a bemused ‘here we go again’ look on its boss-eyed face. I suppose that when you’re a snail you know you’re never going to be able to go fast enough to shake the bird off your shell. That bird is there for the duration.
Snail-eating Coua Coua delalandei
The Snail-eating Coua hailed from Madagascar, with
the last specimen taken in 1834. Probable causes of
extinction include hunting for the bird’s feathers as
well as deforestation, while introduced rats may have
depleted the snails that provided one of the coua’s
main food sources.
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Written by popular nature presenter, Nick Baker, This new book shows readers how to find and interpret the evidence that animals leave behind, from a footprint, a bent blade of grass, a soil disturbance or a chewed nut or leaf. Combined with other signs, tracks and trails they will soon be able to build a profile of a huge range of creatures.
•Authoritativeyetfriendlytoneissuitableforreadersagedfrom8to80
•Acompleteguidetolearningmoreaboutanimalsfromthesignstheyleave behind
Nick Baker has presented a number of wildlife programmes including The Really Wild Show, Nick Baker’s Under the Skin, Weird Creatures with Nick Baker and most recently Autumnwatch. He has also written a number of well-received books, including The New Amateur Naturalist.
This inspiring new book launches readers into the world of birds. It is split into six sections: principles of identification; birdwatching equipment and field skills; how birds are built and how they work; breeding, feeding, migration; bird habitats and distribution; how to help birds in your garden.
•Anaccessibleintroductoryguideforallageswithaunique step-by-step approach
•Attractivelydesignedandlavishlyillustratedwithmanyartworksandphotographs
Mike Unwin is a knowledgeable naturalist and experienced author and illustrator, who has written several children’s natural history books including the RSPB Children’s Guide to Birdwatching and My First Book of Garden Birds.
A brand new guide to beekeeping aimed at beginners and those with a little more experience. It is the first guide to be endorsed by the BBKA.
•TheonlyguideendorsedbytheBritishBeekeepingAssociation
•Authorsarepractisingbeekeepersandteachers
•Designedforthosewithnopriorknowledge,itisaccessiblywrittenanduses no jargon
•Beautifullyillustratedwithmanyspeciallyshotphotographs
Ivor Davis is a past president of the BBKA, a master Beekeeper and one of the few people to hold the National Diploma in Beekeping. Roger Cullum-Kenyon has been a beekeeper for more than 30 years and is managing director of BBKA enterprises.
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned wildlife watcher, this book will help you to broaden your enjoyment of your hobby and explore wildlife in a range of different habitats and environments. You’ll learn a host of techniques including observing without disturbing, different ways of recording what you see, including note-taking, sketching and photography, filming and sound recording, as well as how to organise and report what you’ve seen.
•Writteninanengagingandinformalstyle,RSPB Nature Watch is aimed at potential, but non-specialist naturalists aged 8-80
•Coveringallgroupsofwildlifetoappealtothewidestpossibleaudience, the book will help readers to expand their interest from the narrow to the all-encompassing
•Illustratedthroughoutwithphotographs,artworksanddiagrams
Marianne taylor has been passionate about natural history since childhood, she writes on many aspects of nature, including ornithology.
RsPB Nature tracker’s Handbook
Nick Baker
RsPB Guide to Birdwatching
A Step-by-Step Approach
Mike Unwin
BBKA Guide to Beekeeping
Ivor Davis and Roger Cullum-Kenyon
RsPB Nature Watch
Exploring, discovering and enjoying wildlife for everyone
Marianne Taylor
288pp
210 x 148mm (817/64 x 553/64 in)
Paperback
Photographs and artwork
£14.99
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176pp
246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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150 colour artworks, 80 colour photographs
£12.99
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176pp
245 x 188mm (95/8 x 72/5 in)
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250 illustrations
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246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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This new book shows that you can easily fit in wildlife gardening alongside everything else you want from your garden.
•Learnhowtogardenforwildlifeonthepatio,inyourflowerbed and in the vegetable patch
•Frombutterfliestobeetles,woodpeckerstowoodlice,thisbook shows you what wildlife is looking for, and what you can do to help
•Detailedplanshelpyoucreatetherighthabitattoencourage all the wildlife you’d like to entertain
•Acatalogueof400oftheverybestgardenflowers,shrubsand trees for wildlife helps you choose plans that will offer visible and exciting results
Adrian thomas works for the RSPB and has had a lifelong fascination with nature and its conservation.
How to discover the multitude of living things that live in your garden - in the lawn, beneath the soil and behind the bushes.
•Abookforbothwildlifeenthusiastsandgardenerswhoenjoy seeing wildlife
•Designedforthegeneralinterestreaderbutwithsufficientdetail and interest to appeal to the more knowledgeable as well
•Acomprehensiveandthoughtfulanalysisofthewildlifethat can be found in both large and small gardens - from the smallest invertebrates to much larger creatures
•Authorbringsacademicrigourtohissubjectbuthasanengaging style that clearly explains complex ideas
sir Colin spedding CBE was Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor of Agricultural Systems and Director of the Centre for Agricultural Strategy at Reading University.
RsPB Gardening for Wildlife
A Complete Guide to Nature-friendly Gardening
Adrian Thomas
Gardens: their Hidden Life
Unnoticed Plants and Unseen Animals
Colin Spedding
240pp
275x215mm (63/4 x 81/2 in)
Hardback
650 colour photographs, 30 colour diagrams
£19.99
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320pp
246 x 189mm (91/2 x 71/2 in)
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This book looks at 100 items that have profoundly shaped how people watched, studied and engaged with the avian world. Each item contains around 500 words on a double-page spread and include an illustration of the object in question. The book include the objects listed below as well as many more. The range of items is international and cross-cultural.
•Acompletelynewtakeonhowthewatchingandstudyof birds was influenced by technological and intellectual developments.
•Castswellknownbooksandobjectsinanewlight
•Friendly,yetauthoritativetoneandsuperbillustrations
•Agreatgiftbookforthenaturalhistoryloverandbirder
Dominic Mitchell is managing editor of Birdwatch magazine, he is the author of Where to Watch Birds in the London Area, Christopher Helm 1997 and he writes a regular blog, Birding Etc with Dominic Mitchell. David Callahan is an active birdwatcher and staff writer on Birdwatch magazine and writes regularly on all aspects of birding.
A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects
David Callahan Edited by Dominic Mitchell
224pp
234 x 178mm (97/32 x 71/64 in)
Hardback
100 illustrations
£20.00
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This lively new book aims to give readers a broad understanding of ‘how birds work’ from their physical make-up to courtship and breeding, social activity and their spread and travels.
•Notjustaguidetobirdwatching-aimstogivereadersadeeper understanding of the biology and lives of birds
•Designedforthegeneralinterestreaderbutwithsufficientdetail to appeal to more knowledgeable birders as well
•Aimedatreadersagedfrom8to80
•Authorhasyearsofexperienceasawriterandincommunicating with young and non-specialist audiences
Peter Holden has written nine books, including the bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds and the acclaimed RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife.
RsPB Birds: their Hidden World
Peter Holden
256pp
210 x 148mm (81/4 x 55/6 in)
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350 colour photos
£14.99
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Tales of Remarkable Birds divides the world by continent and takes a series of extraordinary stories from each to illustrate a great diversity of bird behaviour. Each continent will have around five or six stories, each described in 1500 to 2000 words and examining the truths and the mythology behind each example. An intriguing book from an author with an ability to engage with his audience.
•Looksatamazingbirdbehaviouraroundtheworld
•Widerangeofexamplesandgreatstoriesthatshouldhaveglobal appeal
Dominic Couzens has written many books on birds and other wildlife including RSPB The Secret Lives of British Birds, RSPB The Secret Lives of Garden Birds and RSPB The Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife, all published by Christopher Helm.
Looking for the Goshawk traces Conor Mark Jameson’s travels in search of the Goshawk, a magnificent yet rarely seen raptor. Each episode of the narrative arises from personal experience, investigation, and the unearthing of information from research, exploration and conversations. The journey takes Conor from an encounter with a stuffed Goshawk in a glass case, through travels into supposed Goshawk territories in Britain, to Berlin - where he finds the bird at ease in the city.
Why, he wants to know, is the bird so rarely seen in Britain?
•Beautifullywrittenwildlifeliteratureforthosewholoveagood story
•Suitableforbothbirdwatchingenthusiastsandamoregeneral readership
Conor Mark Jameson works for the RSPB and has contributed to numerous wildlife magazines including the RSPB magazine and BBC Wildlife. In 2010 he won the BBC Wildlife Nature Writer of the Year award with his article, Phantom about an encounter with a goshawk in Berlin. His first book, Silent Spring Revisited was published by Bloomsbury in spring 2013.
tales of Remarkable Birds
Dominic Couzens
Looking for the Goshawk
Conor Mark Jameson
224pp
234 x 178mm (97/32 x 71/64 in)
Hardback
100 illustrations
£18.99
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216 x 140mm (55/16 x 81/2 in)
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A helpful and practical guide to all aspects of digital wildlife photography, accessibly written by and beautifully illustrated with the work of one of Britain’s best known wildlife photographers. The book discusses all aspects of digital wildlife photography, from equipment, fieldcraft, locations and composition, post-processing and computer manipulation of images, through to getting your photos published. This is the ultimate reference book for all aspiring and established natural history photographers.
•Illustratedwith200stunningcolourphotographstakenbythe author, from all over the world
•chaptersonequipment,technique,composition,fieldcraft,post-processing and travel
•Anindispensableguideforwildlifephotographersofalllevels
David tipling is a well known professional wildlife photographer and birder.
Aimed at photographers wishing to use plants as a rich source of subject matter, and at naturalists and gardeners who want to use digital cameras to record plants in as meaningful and attractive a way as possible, Digital Plant Photography delivers the secrets of the professionals to amateur photographers of all levels. Unlike other guides, the book doesn’t focus solely on flowers, though they are covered, but equal prominence is given to seeds, leaves and pollen, wood and trunks, fruits and fungi, as well as to broader compositions.
•StunningphotographyofplantsandfungibyauthorAdrianDavies
•Detailedcoverageofarangeoftechniquestohelpyougetthe best from your digital photography
•Detailedtextwrittenbyanacknowledgedexpert,frombeginner’s level upwards
Adrian Davies is a well-known wildlife photographer with a wealth of experience, having spent more than 30 years photographing plants around the world. His recent titles include Digital Close-up and Macro Photography (2009), Digital Imaging A–Z (2005) and The Digital Photographers Handbook (2004).
RsPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography
2nd edition
David Tipling
Digital Plant Photography
Adrian Davies
160pp
275 x 215mm (105/6 x 81/2 in)
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176pp
275 x 215mm (10 4/5 x 8 1/2 in)
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Colour photographs throughout
£19.99
Spring 2013
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Nature Uncovered is just the thing for anyone who likes to spend time in the countryside. Presented month by month, you can dip into it at any time of year - especially before a walk or after camping or day trips - and discover something new about the natural world around you. Each month opens with one of Celia’s elegant linocuts and features several sections on the nature to be found that month, with species and plants illustrated throughout in beautiful watercolour and ink paintings.
•Nature Uncovered feeds in to a growing interest in foraging and the natural world
•Packedwithcaptivatingfactsaboutnatureandthecountryside written to appeal to the whole family
Celia Lewis lives in the country and has always taken a great interest in nature. She delights in observing the passing year and recording her sightings in her artwork. Celia is the author and illustrator of Bloomsbury’s beautiful and bestselling Illustrated Guide to... series of books.
Nature Uncovered
An Artist’s Year
Celia Lewis
224pp
254 x 210mm (10 x 817/64 in)
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500+ colour artworks
£20.00
August 2013
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On August 9, 2010, 33 teams from 21 countries were dispatched to search for the Lost Frogs identified by Conservation International. This fascinating new book tells the story of the expedition - its highs and lows, discoveries and failures and the campaign’s ongoing work. Despite the campaign, one third of the world’s amphibians remain threatened with extinction. Most of the species searched for were not found. But those that were provide a glimmer of hope.
•Frogsandotheramphibiansarekeyconservationindicatorsandtheircontinuing survival is a matter of priority
•Subjectandapproachhaveinternationalappeal
Robin Moore is an award winning conservation photographer whose pictures regularly appear on the pages of National Geographic among other publications. He is the Director of the Amphibian Program at Conservation International.
This is the first comprehensive review of the hundreds of bird species that have become extinct over the last 1,000 years of habitat degradation, over-hunting and rat introduction.
•Thefirstcomprehensivetreatmentofthesubjectinhalfacentury
•Coverageofallknownspeciesandsubspecies–auniqueachievement
•Writtenbytheworld’sleadingexpertsonextinctbirds
•Containsillustrationsofmanyspecies,someofwhichhaveneverbeenillustrated before
Julian Hume is an author and artist at the Natural History Museum in Tring, UK, with a long record of describing species new to science. Michael Walters is the former curator of the egg collections at Tring.
Migration Hotspots takes a look at 30 of the locations where the planet’s most dramatic bird migration can be witnessed, from raptor bottlenecks such as Veracruz (Mexico) and the Strait of Messina (Italy) to places like Point Pelée (Canada) and Beidaihe (China) where spectacular falls of songbirds can take place. And from wetlands where huge numbers of waders stop over each spring and autumn to the great rarity islands of Scilly and Heligoland.
•Colourmapsfocusonthekeyareasofmigration
•Design-led,fact-richandpackedwithstunningphotography
tim Harris was Deputy Editor of Birdwatch magazine between 1992 and 2000. He contributed to National Geographic’s Complete Birds of the World, has written numerous articles and children’s books about birds.
An authoritative study of extinction in birds, with case studies of 20 critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them.
•Tacklesthecausesofextinctioninbirdsandexaminesthewaysto prevent it
•Showcasesaselectionofthemostenigmaticcriticallyendangeredspecies
•Featuressomeamazingsuccessstories,aswellasafewwherethebattleis lost
•Writtenbyteamofleadingconservationists
Debbie Pain is Director of Conservation at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Paul Donald is Principal Conservation Scientist at the RSPB and Editor-in-Chief of Ibis. stuart Marsden is Reader in Conservation Ecology at Manchester Metropolitan University and Editor-in-chief of Bird Conservation International. Nigel Collar is Leventis Fellow in Conservation Biology at BirdLife International.
In search of Lost frogs
Robin Moore
Extinct Birds
Julian Hume & Michael Walters
Migration Hotspots
The World’s Best Bird Migration Sites
Tim Harris
facing Extinction
The world’s rarest birds and the race to save them
Paul Donald, Nigel Collar, Stuart Marsden & Debbie Pain
320pp
234 x 153mm (97/32 x 61/32 in)
Hardback
£20.00
September 2014
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544pp
246 x 189mm (10 x 71/2 in)
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80 black and white illustrations
£50.00
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240pp
280 x 215mm (111/32 x 815/32 in)
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170 colour photographs & 30 colour maps
£25.00
August 2013
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312pp
252 x 188mm (99/10 x 72/3 in)
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Colour photographs and artworks
£45.00
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Award-winning wildlife photographer Mark Sisson has spent several years photographing Puffins and this new book combines images that beautifully encapsulate their charm and visual appeal with an accessible text written by leading wildlife writer Dominic Couzens. The book covers the birds’ life cycle, behaviour, habitats and the current and future challenges that they face, along with many surprising facts and anecdotes.
•Engagingandinformativetextthatilluminatestheimages
•NootherrecentbookonPuffinsinthisformat
Shropshire-based photographer Mark sisson’s photographic work is regularly published in an array of books and journals including BBC Wildlife, Birds and The Countryman. Dominic Couzens is the author of many books on birds and other aspects of natural history including RSPB The Secret Lives of British Birds, RSPB The Secret Lives of Garden Birds and RSPB The Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife, all published by Christopher Helm.
Featuring photographs dating from around 1870 to as recently as 2004 (which saw the extinction of the Hawaiian Po’o-uli), the world’s leading authority on extinct animals, Errol Fuller, tells the tale of each animal, why it became extinct, and discusses the circumstances surrounding the photograph itself in a lavish book rich with images.
•EvocativephotographsfeaturingahostofextinctanimalsfromtheVictorian era to the present day
•Thefullstoryofthespeciesanditsdemise,thephotograph,andoftenthe tale of the photographic subject itself
•Anenjoyablenarrativewrittenbyaleadingauthorityonthesubject
Errol fuller has been the world’s number one authority on extinct birds since 1987, when he published the first edition of his seminal Extinct Birds. An author and artist, his many titles include a breathtaking monograph on The Great Auk (2000) and Dodo – From Extinction To Icon (2002).
Kenya: A Natural History looks in detail at the natural history of the most biodiverse country in Africa which is also a popular tourist destination. The book examines all aspects of Kenya’s magnificent wildlife with chapters on all of the major animal groups, and extensive introductory sections covering the geology, palaeontology, peoples, climate and vegetation. The book also looks at the marine environment, and at conservation in Kenya. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with spectacular photography.
•DetailedtextcoveringallaspectsofthenaturalhistoryofKenya
•SpectacularphotographyofKenya’srichwildlifeheritage
•Writtenbyexpertsinareadableandaccessiblestyle
stephen spawls has spent most of his working life in Africa, much of this in Kenya. He is also author of A&C Black’s Field Guide to East African Reptiles. Glenn Mathews is Kenan and operates a safari business in the country.
Everyone loves owls. This informative book, covering the northern hemisphere, will be divided in two between thematic sections covering owl biology and species accounts for around 30 species (with emphasis on European and Nearctic species).
The book is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about these awesome hunters of the night. It is comprehensive in coverage and includes all of the owls in the region.
•Definitivetextalliedtosensational,evocativephotosofbeautifulandcharismatic birds.
•Writtenbyanexperiencedauthorwithvastexperiencebothofthebirdsand of writing for this audience
Marianne taylor needs no introduction, as the author of a number of Helm and A&C Black books which include some of our best-selling RSPB titles, including British Birds of Prey, RSPB Where to Discover Nature and RSPB Naturewatch.
the secret Lives of Puffins
Mark Sisson and Dominic Couzens
Lost Animals
Extinction and the Photographic Record
Errol Fuller
Kenya
A Natural History
Stephen Spawls and Glenn Mathews
Owls
Marianne Taylor
160pp
254 x 210mm (10 x 817/64 in)
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£20.00
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240pp
234 x 156mm (91/4 x 61/8 in)
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Black and white photographs, 8pp colour section
£25.00
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352pp
252x188mm (10 x 7 2⁄5 in)
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£50.00
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224pp
280 x 212mm (11 x 84/8 in)
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220 illustrations
£25.00
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Ethiopia is a popular birding destination. This new slim volume is an authoritative guide to the best birding sites, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps.
•Coversthe50bestsitesinEthiopiawithdetailedinformation on how to get there, what birds can be seen, and the best times to visit
•Illustratedsectiononthe50mostsought-afterspecieswithstep-by-step guidance on how to find them
•Highlydetailedmapsforallmajorsites
•IncludesGPSco-ordinatesforallsites,downloadabletoyour GPS unit and an annotated checklist of all species, cross-referenced to the sites
Claire spottiswoode is an acknowledged authority on Ethiopia’s birds and has undertaken much research on its endemics. Merid Gabremichael is Ethiopia’s top bird tour guide. Julian francis is co-author of an earlier guide to a selection of the best birding sites.
This book looks in detail at the 444 species of European butterflies, showcasing the stunning macro photography of the authors. Detailed text provides information on features such as identification, confusion species, habitat, lifestyle and larval host plant, accompanied by accurate range maps. The photographs have been carefully selected to allow identification from views of upperwing and, where possible, underwing.
•Detailed,authoritativetextalliedwithstunningphotography
•ThiscomprehensiveworkcoverseveryEuropeanspeciesand covers eggs, caterpillars and adults, as well as host plants
Hannu Aarnio, Kimmo saarinen, Pekka Ojalainen and tari Haahtela are a team of dedicated Finnish naturalists that specialise in macro photography.
Packed with photography, the Garden Pests of Britain and Europe provides a reader-friendly introduction to the identification of 200 of the commonest insect pests of the backyard, along with other invertebrates such as slugs, snails and millipedes.
Introductory sections provide a brief discussion of insect biology, beneficial species, and an overview of environmentally friendly control methods. Each species account gives detailed photographically based identification tips for adults and larvae, an introduction to the biology of the species, and advice on how to deal with it.
•Auniquereferencetotheinvertebratepests,focusingonthe most common, widespread and problematic species
•Packedwithamazingmacrophotographybytheauthor
Michael Chinery is one of Britain’s best-known natural history authors. He specialises in bringing the wonderful world of arthropod life to the general reader.
Where to Watch Birds in Ethiopia
Claire Spottiswoode, Merid Gabremichael and Julian Francis
Butterflies of Britain and Europe
A Photographic Guide
Tari Haahtela, Kimmo Saarinen, Pekka Ojalainen and Hannu Aarnio
Garden Pests of Britain and Europe
Michael Chinery
192pp
216 x 135mm (81/2 x 53⁄10 in)
Paperback
150 colour photographs and many maps.
£19.99
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352pp
190 x 115mm (71/2 x 41/2 in)
Paperback with flaps
450 colour photographs
£16.99
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288pp
216 x 135mm (81/2 x 51/4 in)
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200 colour photographs
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Woodpeckers remain one of the most popular families of birds, and this new book covers all 250 species. Concise text looks in detail at the biology of the birds, with particular emphasis placed on field identification, along with voice, habitat, status, racial variation and distribution. The text is accompanied by a series of high-quality photographs, carefully selected to highlight identification criteria. Each species entry is completed by an accurate colour range map.
•Definitivetextalliedtobreathtakingphotographyandaccuratemaps
•Acompletelynewapproachtothefieldidentificationofthischallenging group
•Thefirstcomprehensivephotographicguidetowoodpeckers,covering all 250 species
Gerard Gorman is a freelance birder and author based in Hungary. He is widely regarded as Eastern Europe’s most accomplished birding guide and is the author of seven books, including The Birds of Hungary (1996), Woodpeckers of Europe (2004) and Birding in Eastern Europe (2006).
Insects truly are the ugly ducklings of the natural world. How does something as beautiful as a butterfly begin life as little more than a fancy maggot? This book illustrates some of the dramatic transformations insects undergo in their life cycles and explore why evolution has arrived at these remarkable solutions to survival. The aim of the book is to show remarkable transformations, some of which most people could never see in a lifetime.
•Trulyastonishingmacrosequencesofphotosshowingthejourney from egg to adult insect of a wide range of species
Rupert soskin is a something of a Renaissance man. He is a photographer, writer, presenter, naturalist and explorer.
This photographic identification guide covers all 350 species, tackling some of the stiffest ID challenges in neotropical birding. Concise text looks in detail at the biology of the birds, with particular emphasis placed on field identification, along with voice, habitat, status, racial variation and distribution. The text is accompanied by a series of high-quality photographs, carefully selected to highlight identification criteria. Each species entry is completed by an accurate colour range map.
•Acompletelynewapproachtoidentificationofthischallenginggroup in the field
•Thefirstcomprehensiveguidetohummingbirds
•Writtenbyanauthorityonhummingbirdidentificationandtaxonomy
thomas Züchner is an ornithologist from the Alexander Koenig Research Institute in Bonn, Germany. An expert on the neotropical avifauna and especially hummingbirds, he has published hundreds of papers on these birds and has named a number of new taxa. His recent work includes writing the hummingbird chapters in the seminal Handbook of Birds of the World (Lynx Edicions).
Woodpeckers of the World
A photographic guide
Gerard Gorman
Metamorphosis
Rupert Soskin
Hummingbirds of the World
A photographic guide
Thomas Züchner
448pp
234 x 156mm (91/4 x 61/8 in)
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600 photos, 250 maps
£29.99
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224pp
280 x 215mm (111/32 x 815/32 in)
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£25.00
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520pp
234 x 156 mm (91/2 x 6 1/8 in)
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750 photos, 350 maps
£29.99
Spring 2014
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This new field guide covers all the 100 species of raptors that occur in Africa, from the mighty Martial Eagle to the diminutive Pygmy Falcon. Comprehensive texts cover all aspects of field identification, both perched and in flight, and for all ages and races. These are complemented by a series of superb and evocative colour plates that portray the various plumages in a variety of poses to aid identification.
•ComprehensivecoverageofallspeciesandsubspeciesofAfrican raptors
•Illustratedwith52superbcolourplatesandhundredsofcolour photos
•Stateoftheartmapsforeachspeciesgivethemostaccurate ranges currently available
Bill Clark is an acknowledged authority on raptors. Rob Davies is a trained ecologist and an accomplished artist with a passion for Africa who specialises in birds of prey.
A richly illustrated photographic guide to the waders of the northern hemisphere, covering every species and subspecies in detail, with special emphasis on identification. With this important book, it should be possible to identify every species in the region, and even to age it and assign it to a particular race.
•Acomprehensivephotographicguidetowaderidentification, covering Europe, most of Asia and North America.
•Lavishlyillustratedwithmanysuperbcolourphotographs
•Allplumagesandracesfullycovered
•Concise,experttexthighlightsconfusionspeciesandidentification pitfalls
Richard Chandler is a renowned wader specialist and photographer. Formerly a professor at Imperial College, London, he has been a member of the British Birds editorial board for more than 20 years, and was the author of North Atlantic Shorebirds.
Conceived as a sister volume to Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere, this book contains spectacular photography from dozens of the world’s finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world’s 250 species of owls. Particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by detailed text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps.
•Thedefinitiveworkonowlidentification,nobirder’sbookshelf should be without it!
•Stunningphotographyofperhapsthemostelegantandbest-loved of all bird groups
•Detailedtextwrittenbyanacknowledgedworldexpert,along with accurate colour range maps
Heimo Mikkola has worked with owls and other birds of prey for almost 50 years. He has travelled widely throughout the world in search of owls.
African Raptors
A field guide
Bill Clark Illustrated by Rob Davies
shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere
Richard Chandler
Owls of the World
A Photographic Guide
Heimo Mikkola
512pp
234 x 156mm (91/3 x 61/7in)
Paperback
52 colour plates
£29.99
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480pp
234 x 156mm (91/3 x 61/7in)
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700 colour photographs, 150 colour maps
£29.99
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544pp
234 x 156mm (91/3 x 61/7in)
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£35.00
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CO O K E RY
Atul's Curries of the World 7
Christie's Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine 9
Cooking for Real Life 6
Every Grain of Rice 6
Everybody, Everyday 1
Funky Lunch 9
Funky Party 9
Hashi 7
Heston Blumenthal at Home 6
How to Bake 3
Hugh's Three Good Things 4
Indian Superfood 7
Mince! 8
Offal 8
Pepper 9
POLPO 2
River Cottage Baby and Toddler Cookbook 5
River Cottage Every Day 4
River Cottage Veg Every Day! 4
Sarah Raven's Food for Friends & Family 3
Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook 3
Soup! 8
Stew! 8
The Breakfast Bible 1
The Flavour Thesaurus 2
The River Cottage Fish Book 5
A R t s & C R A f t s
A Visual Language 32
Additions to Clay Bodies 29
African Textile Patterns 17
Alexander McQueen 10
Art Express 34
Bangers and Bracelets 20
Basics of Sculpture 26
Botanical Illustration 31
Ceramic Firing 25
Ceramic Transfer Printing 28
Ceramics and Print 29
Ceramics and the Human Figure 27
Colour in Glazes 27
Contemporary Kiln-Formed Glass 30
Contemporary Tableware 29
Craft from Natural Materials 32
Creative Textile Art 16
Culture to Catwalk 11
David Bowie Style 11
Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles 23
Elizabeth Taylor 10
Embellished 12
Fashion Designer's Resource Book 13
Fashion Pattern Cutting 13
Flat Track Fashion 12
Interior Design 33
Introducing Pottery 26
Japanese Street Style 12
Jewellery Design and Development 19
Jewellery from Natural Materials 20
Jewellery from Recycled Materials 20
Jewellery with Precious Plastics Methods and Techniques 19
Junk-Box Jewellery 18
Knitty Gritty 14
Lady Gaga 11
Lustre 28
Making and Drawing 32
Making Dolls and Creatures 21
Mixed Messages 23
Mounting and Setting Stones 21
Naked Clay 30
Natural Glazes 27
Necklace and Pendants 20
New Fashion Designers' Sketchbook 13
New Technologies in Glass 30
Paper Jewellery 18
Paperclay 29
Pattern, Colour and Form 33
Photograph your own Art & Craft 31
Photographing Pattern and Design in Nature 31
Post-Digital Printmaking 24
Practical Basketry Techniques 15
Practical Jewellery-Making Techniques 18
Practical Mixed Media Printmaking 22
Practical Printmaking 24
Practical Sewing Techniques 15
Practical Textile Techniques 15
Practical Weaving Techniques 15
Printed Patterns 17
Printmaking Off the Beaten Track 23
Rag Rug Creations 14
Sampler Workbook 16
Sculpting and Handbuilding 27
Sew Eco 17
Slogan T-Shirts 10
Smoke Firing 30
Stitching Pictures 16
Surfaces and Textures 33
Sustainable Ceramics 25
Sweet Knits 14
Techniques Using Slips 25
Textile Surface Manipulation 17
The Basics of Throwing 26
The Kiln Book 26
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INDEX
The Printmakers' Bible 22
The Story of Colour in Textiles 16
The Story of Western Architecture 33
Throwing 25
Wood Engraving 24
A D L A R D CO L E s N AU t I C A L
A Thousand Miles from Anywhere 57
Against the Flow 56
Boat Electrics Bible 35
Buing a Yacht 45
Buying a Motorboat 45
Can Squid Fly? 59
Classic Classes 53
Clipper Ships and the Golden Age of Sail 54
Coastal Turmoil 51
Crash Test Boat 51
Dag Pike's Cruising Under Sail 44
Des Pawson's Knot Craft 41
Des Pawson's Rope Mat Book 41
Dinghy Cruising 47
Dolphins Under My Bed 57
Don't Shoot the Albatross 58
Dream Cruising Destinations 44
Eileen Ramsay 54
Final Voyage 58
First Aid at Sea 51
Go Dinghy Sailing 47
Heavy Weather Powerboating 52
Heavy Weather Sailing 52
How to Sail on a Budget 48
How to Snog a Hagfish 58
Illustrated 9-Language Boat Dictionary 37
Instant Weather Forecasting 49
Learing to Sail 38
Learning the Rule of the Road 38
Left for Dead 56
Lofting a Boat 53
Manoeuvring 37
Occupation Circumnavigator 45
On Course to Win 40
Outrageous Grace 57
Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing 40
Photography at Sea 54
Practical Dinghy Cruising 47
Pushing the Limits 57
Reeds Crew Handbook 48
Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook 48
Reeds Knot Handbook 41
Reeds Maritime Meteorology 50
Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook 48
Reeds Skipper's Handbook 45
Reeds Weather Handbook 50
Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System 42
Replacing Your Boat's Engine 42
Sailing Gold 55
Skipper vs Crew/ Crew vs Skipper 59
Storms and Wild Water 52
Team Spirit 55
The Adlard Coles Book of Anchoring 39
The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines 39
The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation 38
The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors 39
The Adlard Coles Book of Radar 38
The Adlard Coles Maintenance Logbook for Sail and Power 42
The Anatomy of a Yacht 53
The Atlantic Sailor's Handbook 46
The Boat Improvemebt Bible 35
The Boat Maintenance Bible 36
The Boat Repair Bible 36
The Complete RIB Manual 44
The Dinghy Bible 35
The Knot Bible 36
The Psychology of Sailing for Dinghies and Keelboats 40
The RCC Pilotage Foundation Atlantic Crossing Guide 46
The Rules Book 40
The Sailing Bible 36
The Sea 54
The Seabreeze Handbook 49
Titanic on Trial 55
Total Loss 56
Upgrading Your Boat's Interior 42
Weather Wise 49
What Now Skipper? 59
Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
37
Wooden Boat Building 53
World Cruising Destinations 43
World Cruising Routes 43
World of Peyton 59
World Voyage Planner 43
Your First Atlantic Crossing 46
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101 Drills 80
303 Tips for Successful tennis 73
5K & 10K 68
Allez Wiggo 63
Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Women 76
Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes 76
Boxing Fitness 75
Coaching Kids' Football 72
Complete Mountain Bike Maintenance 67
Complete Road Bike Maintenance 67
Coppi 60
Elite Performance: Cycling 65
Elite Performance: Running 69
Exercise Your Way to Health 77
Fitter, Further, Faster 62
Freestyle BMX Tricks 78
Freestyle Football Street Moves 72
Freestyle Football Tricks 72
Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks 78
Kids' Football Fitness 72
Know the Game 81
Le Metier 60
Maglia Rosa 61
Marathon & Half Marathon 68
Marathon Running 68
Mechanic 61
Mountaineering 78
Performance Cycling 63
Pocket Mountain Bike Maintenance 67
Pocket Road Bike Maintenance 67
Rouleur Annual 6 60
Rucksack Guides 78
Running Repair 69
Sports Biomechanics 74
Sports Training Principles 74
Strength and Conditioning for Triathlon 70
Strength Training for Runners 68
Swim Better, Swim Faster 77
Tennis 73
The Advanced Cyclist's Training Manual 65
The Complete Guide to Functional Training 82
The Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training 83
The Complete Guide to Outdoor Fitness 82
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness 82
The Cycling Bible 64
The Cyclist's Training Manual 65
The Elite Bicycle 62
The Indoor Climbing Manual 75
The Mixed Martial Arts Handbook 75
The Mountain Bike Skills Manual 66
The Pocket Mountain Bike Trail Guide 66
The Roller Derby Athlete 79
The Sports Injuries Handbook 74
The Total Dumbbell Workout 79
The Total Gymball Workout 79
The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges 71
The Year Klunk 61
Total Body Blitz 76
Tour de France 100 64
Trail Running 69
Triathlon 70
Triathlon - the Go Faster Guide 70
Ultimate Triathlon 70
Ultra Performance 74
Yoga for Cyclists 63
Yoga for Runners 69
You Are The Ref 71
N At U R A L H I s tO RY
A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects 87
African Raptors 94
BBKA Guide to Beekeeping 86
Butterflies of Britain and Europe 92
Digital Plant Photography 89
Extinct Birds 90
Extinct Boids 85
Facing Extinction 90
Garden Pests of Britain and Europe 92
Gardens: Their Hidden Life 87
Hummingbirds of the World 93
In Search of Lost Frogs 90
Kenya 91
Looking for the Goshawk 88
Lost Animals 91
Meerkats 85
Metamorphosis 93
Migration Hotspots 90
Nature Uncovered 89
Owls 91
Owls of the World 94
RSPB Birds: Their Hidden World 88
RSPB Gardening for Wildlife 87
RSPB Guide to Birdwatching 86
RSPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography 89
RSPB Nature Tracker's Handbook 86
RSPB Nature Watch 86
Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere 94
Tales of Remarkable Birds 88
The Illustrated Guide to Chickens 84
The Illustrated Guide to Cows 84
The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
84
The Illustrated Guide to Pigs 84
The Secret Lives of Puffins 91
Where to Watch Birds in Ethiopia 92
Woodpeckers of the World 93
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