Crowood press ramsbury (Oltre 4100 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a comprehensive guide to woodturning which will be of value and help to both new and experienced woodturners. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In the sport of trout fishing, small stillwaters stocked with farm-reared trout are of vital importance. They provide easily accessible and affordable fishing in areas where there are simply not enough rivers, or lakes, to cater for the number of people who love to fly fish. Trout from Small Stillwaters is a definitive work aimed at both those planning to take up fly fishing for trout as well as existing anglers who wish to expand their knowledge and techniques. Every fly fisher will benefit from these pages, which are packed with tips and information based on the knowledge and skills, gained over several decades, of a highly acclaimed trout angler. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Written for coaches and crews that are past beginner level but new to competitive rowing, High Performance Rowing doesn't aim to cover every aspect of rowing, but just concentrates on how to make your boat go faster. A detailed guide to fitness and strength training and covers equipment and techniques needed for improving performance at different levels of competition. Topics include: tips on improving technique; how to write a training programme and selection of crews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A beautifully illustrated guide to keeping lurchers as pets, whether owning your dog from a puppy or adopting through a rescue charity. With detailed information on all aspects of care and practical advice on ownership throughout, Lurchers as Pets is essential reading for anyone considering owning a lurcher, or wanting to better understand and care for their dog. Further topics covered include puppy care and rescue lurchers; diet, grooming and health; socialization and play; training - recall, retrieve, muzzle training and basic commands; problem solving and behavioural issues and finally, responsible lurcher ownership including legal requirements. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This new field guide to mushrooms includes the main species from all groups. It concentrates on the more sought-after edible species but also includes many inedible and poisonous ones. Each species is represented with one or more large colour photographs which face a detailed description of the species. This gives information on form, colour, spore colour, habitat, distribution and' edibility, enabling the naturalist or mushroom collector to identify each species that he or she finds. The book has been comprehensively adapted for the English language by Dr Derek Reid, one of the foremost mycologists in the country and former mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 326 colour photos. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is a comprehensive guide to woodturning which will be of value and help to both new and experienced woodturners. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This text covers, in depth, the circulatory, muscular and nervous systems of the horse and rider as they relate to massage. The author describes in detail the surface anatomy of both horse and man and shows how the muscles in both species are affected by movement. The various techniques, effects and end results of each type of massage are thoroughly covered. The photographs and detailed line drawings make this a useful reference for all those involved in equestrianism and interested in massage. Mary Bromiley is a fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and has gained world-wide renown for her work as an equine physiotherapist. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is the indispensable handbook for any parent preparing to wean their child. Not only does it contain over a hundred healthy, flavoursome recipes suitable for weaning babies, but it also offers a step-by-step guide in how to go about weaning the baby-led way. Children's eating habits vary from meal to meal so waste is a common frustration in the family kitchen. This book targets the problem with advice on how to manage those leftovers. Whilst all the recipes are free from refined sugar and either low-salt or salt-free they do not compromise on taste - so they can be enjoyed by the whole family. Plus, with most recipes having tips for 'Adult Add-ons', you can be sure that these recipes will tantalize even the most sophisticated palate. The ingredients used in this book are commonly sourced, can be found on most supermarket shelves and are used throughout the recipes. Recipes indicate their suitability for freezing and are honest about preparation and cooking times. As this cook book is written by parents for parents it understands that time is a precious commodity: recipes have been tabled according to cooking time, enabling the parent to easily select meals that can be produced during nap times. With each recipe tried and tested by parents and their children, we are confident that this book will give parents the inspiration to create exciting, fuss-free and tasty meals that all the family can take pleasure in eating together. Take the stress out of baby-weaning and let this book bring joy to your family kitchen. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This title explains the basics of training so that every runner can design a programme unique to him or her. Practical explanations of nutrition and physiology complement advice on every aspect of training, from taking a compass bearing to preparing for a race. Topics covered include trail running, cross country, fell running, mountain running, orienteering, and mountain marathons. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Border Collie is an extremely versatile breed, faithful enough to be a loyal friend, honest enough to be a hard worker and intelligent enough to be an asset in rescue and other services. This comprehensive, illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding and interpreting the body language of man's best friend. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. There is valuable advice on practice, skills, techniques, team spirit, self-control and all aspects of playing bowls and photographs of top players in action. Information boxes contain Key Points and Useful Tips. There are sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour and finally, an introduction to rules and equipment. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Soon after the start of the Great War, work hastily began on a series of hutted camps in Wiltshire for more than 100,000 men, and during the course of the war it became home to troops from Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as Britain. With soldiers forming a third of the population the effect on the businesses, farms, and indeed the morals of the county was dramatic. Even after the Armistice peace did not return, with mutinies and rioting in the camps because of frustration at delays in demobilization. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Written for mountaineers and scramblers rather than technical rock climbers, this is an illustrated guide to 45 mountaineering routes in Snowdonia and the Lake District. Each route description give details of degrees of difficulty, height, distance, access, ascent and descent and is accompanied by a photograph and a route diagram, enabling adventurous mountaineers to undertake expeditions. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Crowood Equestrian Series is designed for the beginner who wishes to take their interest in a particular subject to a fairly advanced standard. Highly illustrated, these guides provide all the information needed to build a successful partnership between horse and rider. In this detailed introduction to the most demanding of the equestrian disciplines, Barbara Ripman offers expert advice for all novice riders who want to gain a deeper knowledge of schooling the horse for dressage. A clear, readable text includes information on the riding posture, balance, rhythm and tempo, lateral aids and progressing to competition. The book is superbly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs and line-drawings. AUTHOR: Barbara Ripman is a top dressage instructor with several equestrian books to her credit. 100 b/w photos. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Nutrition for Marathon Running describes how the 'running body' works and explains why performance in a marathon is so highly influenced by what a runner eats and drinks. The special dietary requirements of vegetarians, females, veterans and diabetic runners are all covered and information about running in hot and cold climates. By the end of the book, readers should be in no doubt just how important diet is in the training for, and running of, a marathon. The author addresses the following questions and many more: How can I keep hydrated on long training runs? What is the best thing to have for breakfast on the morning of the marathon? Are sports drinks really better than plain water? Why do I always seem to get a cold after running a marathon? What happens at the drinks station on route? The marathon is in the morning but I do all my training in the evening: will this matter? AUTHOR: Jane Griffin is one of the most respected dieticians in the UK, she has been the Consultant Nutritionist to the British Olympic Association since 1990. Jane is currently the Sports Dietician to London Irish RFC, Crystal Palace FC, England & Wales Cricket Board and to the Central School of Ballet. 19 b/w photos. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This comprehensive volume includes detailed sections covering the full range of lures available, how and when to use them, all the tackle and equipment needed, and how to make your own lures. It also offers detailed scientific information on how a predatory fish perceives and reacts to lures and prey. Written in an accessible style with instructions and advice interspersed with humorous anecdotes, reflections and examples drawn from the author's experience, this book aims to bring the magic and excitement of lure fishing to the reader. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Alpines have been a favourite plant for generations of gardeners and are as popular now as ever. Historically they were used in rockeries, but they offer far more potential for today's gardens, which are generally becoming smaller. Whether planted in troughs, window boxes, raised beds or between paving, alpines offer fantastic versatiltiy and colour for nearly every month of the year. . Topics covered include: traditional and contemporary settings for growing plants; ideas for incorporating alpine plants into a new or existing garden plot; advice on planting and maintenance and information on propagation methods and facilities. There is an A-Z of over 180 fo the best alpine plants, with a useful table of flowering times. Aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced enthusiast, this essential guide contains a wealth of beautifully illustrated information. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Container gardening provides boundless, exciting opportunities for both novice and experienced gardeners. In this stunning book, Kathy Brown gives expert advice and shares her latest ideas on how to transform patios, walls, courtyards and doorsteps. In addition, step-by-step recipes guide the reader through the process of both planting and aftercare, either for short-term seasonal schemes or for longer-term projects. Reflecting Kathy's flair for display techniques and her passion for colour combinations, shapes, foliage, scent and taste, this book is essential reading for everyone ready to transform their containers and their gardens. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. With soccer one of the most popular participatory sports in the country, the market for training information is huge. This is a complete preparation programme for players and coaches of all playing levels. This title, one of a series, is aimed at both coaches and competitors and brings the knowledge of top P.E. lecturers to each sport. Each title covers fitness, nutrition, injury prevention and psychology, as well as over 100 team, group and individual drills. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are now well within the scope of do-it-your selfers - from simple repairs to major home improvements. This guide begins with the basic skills of plumbing, which, once mastered, can be applied to any situation - from mending a leaking tap to installing a new shower unit. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step diagrams, this book will take you through every job, from start to finish. AUTHOR: 200 colour linedrawings & 25 colour photos. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Most people in the UK live in an old house built before the age of modern building regulations and energy-efficiency standards, and one in four of us lives in a house that is at least a century old. However, it is possible to upgrade our existing housing stock and to live in our old houses in an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable way. In an age of relentlessly rising energy costs, global warming and climate change, it pays to put your own old house in order. This invaluable book is packed full of useful information and tips to improve the energy efficiency of your old house particularly now we are in the age of Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Urban Fox is a frank and humorous memoir that shares with us a lifetime of adventures and tells of one man's love of the countryside. Beautifully illustrated with evocative wood engravings, Urban Fox will delight the reader with its tales of a hidden world. It celebrates a way of life that few will believe possible, that of the urban poacher. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A collection of over 100 recipes aimed at trout anglers and trout cooks. This book gives ideas for supper and party dishes, barbecues, sauces and accompaniments. It contains full details on trout preparation - cold and hot smoking, filleting, storage and freezing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A truly in-depth look at how to fish for carp composed by the 1996 World Carp Cup Champions, Discover Carp Fishing, is packed with information and advice on how to tackle even the most cunning of carp. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The martial art of Taekwon-Do was initially developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation [ITF] in 1966. Taekwon-Do has continued to develop and it is now one of the most popular martial arts, with some eight million students worldwide and perhaps best known for its spectacular kicking and power demonstrations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. For centuries carnations, pinks and sweet williams - all part of the genus "dianthus" - have had an enduring appeal, providing beautiful colour and delicate fragrance. No garden is now complete without them. The choice for the modern gardener is now wider than ever, with a vast array of hybrids available in a myriad of different forms. This practical book explores the history of the genus "dianthus", and examines such topics as cultivation, propagation, hybridizing, exhibiting and the avoidance of pests and diseases. There are also tips on practical uses for the flowers - in cookery, health drinks and recipes, and as pot-pourri. Sophie Hughes and her husband have recently been featured on the Channel 4 programme, "Flowering Passions". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crowood Sports Guide are superbly designed full colour paperbacks providing sound practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques and tactics or reviewing the fundaments of your game. Badminton - Crowood Sports Guide features kit checks; laws checks; key points and coaching points and includes introduction to laws and club play. Skills and techniques at every level are discussed along with advice on correct equipment. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…