David charles united kingdom (Oltre 1800 risultati)

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Trade Paperback.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket in VG-minus condition (ordinary light wear, unmarked, DJ price-clipped, slight page foxing spots). 223 pages. [1.2 lbs]. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Fourth Impression. Brown boards with gilt lettering on spine.Tight, clean, unmarked copy with mimimal bumping to corners and light edgewear to boards. DJ shows light shelf rubbing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Very Good condition. Very oblong 4to. Pictorial laminated boards. About 75 illustrations. 50 towers and tall structures of the British Isles that illustrate the importance of lofty buildings as focal points of landscape and townscape. 112 pgs.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Expand your sewing creativity with freestyle machine embroidery as you've never seen it before! Talented textile designer Poppy Treffry takes you into her studio and demonstrates how to create quirky, fun and memorable pictures and motifs. Layering, fraying and applique all add to the free and easy effect, while techniques such as freestyle shading and texturing create pictures with charm and attitude. The treasure trove of projects include home accents such as cushions and curtains and personal accessories such as handbags and purses to show off your sewing in style. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs combined with a fresh and funky design mean that "Free & Easy Stitch Style" is bursting with needlecrafting personality and creativity. 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: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is a collection of sayings and verses, suitable for a huge number of applications, and they are gathered in occasion-themed chapters. The pages are sprinkled with motifs and simple illustrations which can be copied and applied to pages and cards. Texts vary from witty or poignant one-liners to inspirational or heart-felt verses. Whatever you want to say, say it with the help of this charming and entertaining book. 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. Cake Decorating at Home Cake decorating is creative, fun and easy to learn, and this book, from award-winning author Zoe Clark, proves that you shouldn't save your cake decorating ideas just for christenings and wedding cakes! Cake Decorating at Home has baking recipes and cake designs for every occasion, from wedding cakes and special Christmas cakes to fun, contemporary cakes, such as the Summer Seaside Celebration and the Mad Tea Party. Over 30 celebration cakes, cupcakes, mini cakes, fondant fancies and cookies allow you to bake delicious homemade treats for friends and family all year round! Zoes simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed cake decorating techniques guide you through each stage of baking and cake decorating, and you will also find inspiration for how to celebrate the theme of your party with coordinating decorations, table settings and centrepieces. Inside Cake Decorating at Home: Cake Decorating Techniques learn how to decorate a cake with these easy-to-follow techniques, including layering, sculpting and covering cakes, assembling tiered cakes, piping buttercream frosting and royal icing, working with sugarpaste, and using fondant icing. Baking Recipes recipes for round and square cakes, from large to small, as well as recipes for cupcakes, mini cakes and cookies. Recipes include sponge cake, white chocolate cake, fruit cake, and more! Cake Designs 30 projects for you to make, for wedding, seasonal celebrations and parties, or just to bake at home with your children. 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 sequel to "Poacher's Tales", this collection of yarns captures the long-running battle of wits between poacher and gamekeeper. The author reveals not only the illicit thrills, old tricks and bloody affrays in moonlit woods but also the brutality and injustices of the poaching wars. 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 new edition of an A-Z sourcebook of some 50 freestyle embroidery stitches, first published in 1987, which features step-by-step instructions, explanatory diagrams and trace-off patterns for the designs. Contents include Antwerp Edging, Buttonhole Stitch and Raised Rose (among others). 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. Forget everything you thought you knew about dried flowers! If the thought of dried flower arrangements is conjuring up images of stuffy decor that hasn't seen the light of day in decades - think again. Preserved floral arrangements are cool again, and not only are they beautiful, they'll also last infinitely longer than fresh flowers. This gorgeous book offers a new approach to flower arranging with dried botanicals, exploring ways to preserve flowers' beauty forever through drying and pressing, and then presents a catalogue of 30 flowers that are interesting for colour, texture and sculptural appeal in arrangements. 15 step-by-step projects then give you creative ideas for displaying dried flowers including: - Bouquets - Wreaths - Wall hangings - Wall art - Flower crowns and buttonholes for weddings - Terrariums - Candles and more These exquisite floral creations will give a bohemian and poetic touch to your interior decor and everlasting beauty to your home. 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. Ranging from the tough times of Edwardian England to the relative comforts of today, this book describes the colourful and eventful lives of 13 humble countrymen. From farm labourer to mole-catcher and from beekeeper to hurdle-maker, their tales represent the experiences of hardworking country folk and reflect the enormous changes in rural life this century. There are also extracts from earlier writings which offer insights into the countryman's life in the 18th and 19th centuries. 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 practical guide to creating and maintaining a garden full of flowers throughout the year. The 12 monthly chapters all include an introduction to the garden in flower, tasks for the month, plant lists and profiles, tips and checklists, and plants associations and schemes. John Kelly was once a co-presenter of television's "Gardener's World". His other books include "Plants With Impact". 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 features 160 card designs by top papercraft professionals, offering a wide range of styles and techniques. All of the cards are carefully organized by occasion, making it easy to find the perfect card for your loved one. The comprehensive Cardmaker's Techniques chapter provides an essential resource of numerous papercrafting techniques. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions make this an ideal book for beginners, as well as more experienced cardmakers. 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. Celebrity crafter and designer Mandy Shaw shows you how to create a beautiful redwork embroidered quilt. Mandy, a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV, brings her distinctive design style to the traditional technique of redwork embroidery. The quilt is made up of nine heart blocks each with a different motif. The hearts can be combined to create a gorgeous quilt but you can also choose from 20 simple sewn projects including a key holder, brooch and pin cushion. Mandy brings a fresh, new approach to redwork embroidery with her own distinctive style and eye catching motifs including polar bears and honey bees. Whether you're an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration or a novice sewer looking for new ideas, this book will suit you. 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 precious collection of beautiful quilted gifts for every occasion, including birthdays, mother's day, weddings and Christmas. Create elegant home accents using pieced patchwork and applique, all with Barri Sue Gaudet's stylish country charm. The complexity of each project reflects the amount of notice you might receive for an occasion, meaning gifts for a dinner party's hostess are quick-to-stitch and presents for a new born baby are more heirloom. Embellish your designs with embroidery for an extra special personal touch that friends and family will adore. 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 successful running of Britain's mainline railways was a great achievement for those operating them, and a great thrill for those travelling on them. Over the years railway photographers have recorded the glamour and excitement of our glorious railway story. Along Main Lines celebrates the most dramatic and best-remembered aspects of Britain's rail heritage, focusing on the famous main line routes, big city stations, record-breaking locomotives and the renowned express trains. Packed with archive photographs, old postcards, badges and other railwayana, this book is crammed with fascinating material that Atterbury has himself collected from tireless searching at postcard and antique fares and auction sites. Therefore, many of the illustrations are original and previously unpublished. Paul Atterbury offers a rare insight into the main line story all over Britain. Organised regionally, the book includes major routes, classic trains, important stations in London and elsewhere, railway sheds and works, along with features that highlight forgotten corners of railway history. 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. From village ponds to ocean dolphins, this book presents a collection of cross stitch designs from the water's edge. The book caters for stitchers of all abilities and tastes - from simple star fish designs to the more delicate depiction of an estuary scene where a dragonfly flits through a group of wild irises and reeds - the authors provide all the necessary stitching instructions together with ideas for the use of designs on completion. Easy-to-follow charts combine colour with symbols to help follow the instructions. 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. Clouds have been the object of fascination throughout history, their fleeting magnificence and endless variability providing food for thought for scientists and daydreamers alike. Clouds may have many individual shapes, but there are a few basic forms. In this definitive guide to the clouds and the skies, Richard Hamblyn introduces you to all the different cloud species. The Cloud Book will enable you to identify individual clouds, skies and phenomena. You will also be able to track their likely changes over time and predict the implications they have for the weather you may experience. Produced in association with the Met Office the worlds premier weather forecasting bureau all things to do with the origin and development of a cloud are here. Whether you are looking at a giant cumulonimbus or a tiny shred of stratus factus, an everyday occurrence or a fleeting rarity, your cloud-spotting will be expertly informed and much more satisfying with this handy reference guide. The Cloud Book includes a detailed introduction on the history of cloud classification and is illustrated with stunning images from around the globe. Take it with you on walks and have it handy in the garden so that you can enjoy sky-gazing every day. This is the only guide to cloud classification that you will ever need and is the ideal daytime partner for our must-have book on the night sky The Star Book by Peter Grego. 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 kaleidoscope of vivid, moving and highly entertaining accounts of the delights and benefits of dog ownership: an anthology of stories, freely contributed, from TV personalities, broadcasters, politicians, writers, and many others. Brought to life with colour photographs of the writers and their beloved canine companions, this is an ideal bedside or coffee table book that can be read cover-to-cover, or simply dipped into. It conveys the key message that dogs can and do have a positive impact on the way we feel and live. All author royalties go to the charity Samaritans, to support its invaluable work of alleviating emotional distress and reducing suicidal behaviour. 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. First published as "The Dolls' House DIY Book", this is a revised edition containing comprehensive advice and step-by-step instructions for dolls' houses as varied as a Tudor cottage, a Victorian town-house and a modern house, with fixtures and fittings, furniture and accessories. There are chapters on making dolls, making cupboard houses, renovating old dolls'-houses and miniature gardening, as well as tips on making the most of dolls'-house kits and a review of the commercial materials, supplies and miniatures available. No specialist knowledge or tools are necessary, and there are projects for both the beginner and the experienced miniaturist. 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. Buying your first motorcycle can be a daunting and complicated process from passing the theory and practical tests, to choosing a bike and keeping it (and yourself) safe. This book has the answers you need, taking the first-time biker through the whole experience, from deciding to ride, to how to get the most out of your bike. Through friendly, clear, and jargon-free text, it explains every step of this journey: the pros and cons of biking; what type of bike might suit you best; what youll need to do to get on the road (licence, training, insurance); and choosing the right kit (helmet, jacket, gloves and boots). Then theres the buying process should you buy privately, from a dealer, or via an online seller. If buying a secondhand bike, what should you look for? What about financing and a warranty? And once youve got the bike, how do you keep it secure and running well? Finally, there are tips on where to ride, and how to get the most out of your bike. In a nutshell, its the whole story for a new motorcyclist. 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. Celebrate Christmas the zero-waste way with these crafty solutions for everything from Christmas tree decorations to advent calendars. The zero-waste movement is huge and this collection of crafty ideas will help you to create your own zero waste solutions for a sustainable Christmas. It's time to reclaim Christmas - this collection is all about using the things around you to bring festive cheer to your home. It's about crafting and creating together and using what you've got to make unique, unusual items that you can enjoy year after year. By crafting your zero-waste Christmas you are also creating memories ; something that cannot be bought online. Upcycling and reuse gurus Emma Friedlander-Collins and Christine Leech show you how to turn Christmas into a zero-waste experience with step-by-step instructions and some clever crafting. Whether you're a committed crafter or new to making, there is something for everyone no matter what your skill level is. Choose from projects and tutorials for a sustainable Christmas including sewing, crochet, upcycling and reuse ideas. You don't need to have lots of craft skills to create these projects, there are step-by-step instructions for each one. There are also instructions for the basic craft techniques such as crochet and embroidery so you can get stuck in straightaway. There are four different Christmas themed chapters: Hot; Frosty; Skandi and Retro so you pick your favourite style or mix and match for festive mash-up! Projects include Coffee Cup Baubles; a minimalist wreath made using an old cake tin; a milk carton advent calendar and some magical fairy lights made using takeaway containers. Choose your favourite projects from this collection of 24 projects including no-waste decorations for the tree and zero-waste gift wrap. Packed full of original ideas, Zero Waste: Christmas will help you to celebrate the zero-waste way and improve your efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle while at the same time having fun. 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 guide brings together the most important aspects of the care of the competition horse. It gives the facts on correct feeding and helps owners choose the best training methods for their animal. It also provides a comprehensive account of the causes and treatments of all kinds of lameness. 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. Create your own beautiful floral table arrangements with expert advice from this team of master florists, brimming with professional expertise and the desire to share it. Featuring over 35 designs in a wide variety of styles, each flower arrangement is beautifully photographed to provide maximum inspiration for your floral designs. Step-by-step guidance on how to create each flower arrangement is given, with tips and techniques for working with silk flowers as well as fresh cut flowers. A helpful techniques section explains all the essential concepts of flower arranging, including soaking foam (oasis), selecting flowers, handling and conditioning flowers, advice on using containers and advice on the best flower arranging tools. The projects in the book are presented in three skill levels so you can start at Level 1 with simple table centrepieces and work up through Levels 2 and 3 to create more ambitious floral designs. There are flower arrangements to suit many different occasions including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mothers day, birthdays, family get-togethers, dinner parties and more, in a diverse range of themes and styles including pretty, clean, contemporary, bold, romantic, bright, zen, warm, sculptural and rustic. This book is a fantastic introduction to creating contemporary and beautiful flower arrangements at home, suitable for beginners needing step-by-step guidance and more experienced flower arrangers looking for some fresh ideas and inspiration. 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 must have book if you are running a craft business and want to understand content marketing and social media networking to raise awareness of your handmade designs and learn how to sell your crafts online. If you are a creative or craft business owner selling crafts online through your blog, website or on handmade marketplaces, the desire to grow your online following can become addictive. Many people find they spend all day aimlessly clicking and tinkering with their craft blog, Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts with no real strategy in place. They are inconsistent, they don't plan their content and they don't measure their results, they just feel drained and demotivated, unsure whether they are seeing a return on their investment of time. Many people end up resenting blogging and social media networking due to lacklustre sales results. Don't let this happen to your craft business! Social media networking and understanding content marketing is vital for successfully selling crafts online and raising awareness of your handmade business. In this eye-opening book, craft industry expert and social media professional, Hilary Pullen will help you develop a content strategy for online networking and digital marketing that will see you identify who you want to connect with, where you will connect with them online, and what type of things you want to share and say to them. Hilary will show you that when properly planned and managed, you will learn to love blogging about crafts and use social media as a fun marketing tool that can not only help you build traffic to your website and blog to boost sales of your handmade products, but also enhance your creativity and motivation. This book doesn't repeat the craft business books already on the market that tell you how to set up a craft business in order to sell your products online. It is not a basics book telling you to be chatty and sociable (like you didn't know already that being friendly was important!) It is full of practical tips to improve your online networking skills and save you precious time promoting your craft business, teaching you everything you need to know about online marketing, and how to set realistic measurable goals which will have a genuine positive impact on sales of your handmade products and boost brand awareness of your craft business. It will show you how blogging and social media can connect you not just to customers but importantly to industry influencers, the press and publishers who will share and champion your crafts. . 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 guide to feeding, encouraging and enjoying wild birds in the garden and on the window-sill is now in its sixth edition. It has been revised and expanded to discuss the latest designs in bird tables, feeders and boxes. Although primarily a work of reference, it is also intended to be read for enjoyment, and includes colour photographs of garden birds and illustrations by the natural history artist, Robert Gillmor. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Gillmor, Robert (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A collection of healthy, organic recipes covering breakfasts, brunches, lunches and special dinners. Interviews with organic fisherman, farmers and cheese-makers help make sense of what it means to buy organic food. 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 fascinating record of the pivotal event of World War II told through the personal accounts of the German and Soviet soldiers who fought it, the Russian civilians who watched the destruction of their city, and Western onlookers such as diplomats and newspaper correspondents. Many of these voices are gleaned from newly discovered archive material, and from rare sources and reminiscences in Germany and Russia, including KGB sources. Many have never been published, or are totally unknown in the English-speaking world. All foreign voices are quoted in fresh and engaging new translations from the original sources. It also features rare photographs of the battle from both sides of the front. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…