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Fencing is a sport that demands a high degree of discipline, concentration and co-ordination, not to mention considerable skill. Ed Rogers provides a range of training exercises to enable fencers to practice skills in a logical and progressive manner.

This is a practical step-by-step guide to building a wide variety of wooden garden structures including sheds, summerhouses, play houses, decking, steps, bridges, fencing, gateways, arches, gazebos, trellises, planters, and much more. It is packed with ideas, tips, and practical information, and covers everything from the basic construction methods and materials needed to their maintenance and repair.

The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years, potters have embraced and adapted these methods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques. Irene Poulton, who has specialized in raku firing for over 20 years, considers the origins of raku before offering 300 glaze recipes. A selec...

An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive practical manual and a rich source of reference. More than 250 different species or genera and their natural habitats are profiled and illustrated. Topics include: the unique nature of succulents, their natural environment, ...

Providing useful tips and information, this book is suitable for archers of various levels. Illustrated with nearly 250 black and white photographs and 80 diagrams, it analyses shooting techniques and tuning, and also emphasizes the development of mental toughness.

Pike fishing is one of the most popular forms of angling. This is not surprising, since pike are the largest freshwater predator fish in the British Isles. This fascinating book takes a geographical approach, covering several of the most important pike fishing waters in the British Isles. However, this is not simply a "where to fish" book--it provides helpful advice about methods and techniques.

The motorbikes produced by the Veloce company command a special respect and an extremely loyal following, offering some of the most desirable classic bikes you can buy today.

This book is an essential reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions whether they be garden managers, forest and country park wardens, foresters, woodland managers, or those working in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture. This volume is also intended to be a textbook of trees aimed at arboriculture, horticulture, and forestry students.

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The first book in a series giving routes for both off and on-road enthusiasts. A map, points of interest and refreshments stops, and a description of the terrain is included. In this book, the entire South Downs way is covered in three rides, between Petersfield and Eastbourne.

The chief aim of the author is to rehabilitate horses who have been disadvantaged, mentally or physically, by inadequate or improper handling.

A lavish guide to planning, planting, and maintaining a Mediterranean garden, featuring an A-Z of more than 1, 000 plants and 500 color photos. No image of the Mediterranean is complete without flowering climbers, colorful shrubs, or lush gardens. Now you can enjoy Mediterranean plants in your own garden. With sections on specific plants and general care, "Garden Plants for Mediterranean Climates" will help you to choose and grow the region's ...

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the rook and rabbit rifle was one of the mainstays of British gunmaking, and were produced by every gunmaker of note, although very little has been written about them.

With chapters on The Loss of Youth and Beauty, Old Wives and Old Maids, Merry Widows and Dowager Despots, the theme of ageing allows for a lively exploration of many of Austen's most memorable characters. The book draws on the six novels, major literary fragments, Austen's own letters and the reminiscences of family members and contemporaries.

Black and white photography can deliver images with levels of beauty and impact that are sometimes lost or diluted by the presence of colour. This practical book is written for readers with a passion for monochrome photography, who wish to use digital photography to match and exceed the level of control and finish that was possible with film.

Gambler Jack Morton is persuaded to invest his winnings in buying the wagon and stock of a snake oil conman, and so reinvents himself as Professor Cornelius Murgatroyd's, purveyor of a miraculous cure for rheumatism, travelling across the West making a precarious living from the gullibility of others. But one day his life is disrupted...

This fascinating book reveals the secrets of fast bowling and explains how it is possible to simultaneously bowl fast, straight, and accurately. It is a very practical, easily accessible bowling manual that any seam or swing bowler playing at any level can understand. Additionally, it contains explosive new information being used by the world's best cricketers.

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The author traces the origins of the horse in Europe, Asia, and North Africa and, in particular, on the Iberian Peninsula. Drawing on archaeological evidence and ancient texts, he explains the development of the horse from hunted animal to domesticated working horse. The author is past President of the Brazilian Association of Lusitano Horse Breeders.

With modern houses tending to have smaller gardens and many old houses with larger gardens being divided into apartments, allotment gardening is becoming increasingly popular. Allotments also provide a haven in which to relax, meet friends and exchange produce and tips, as well as growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers. From the basics of planning and design, through dealing with pests and diseases, to suggesting the best crops to grow at diff...