Being able to barbecue should be in men's genes
- something to do with cavemen & chargrilled mammoth
- but if you need help

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Discover the joys of ‘analogue’ photography by building your own working twin lens reflex camera with this brilliant kit.



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The Dad Manual is aimed at fathers who want to involve their sons & daughters in a variety of projects & activities & also build them traditional play equipment
- from go-karts to wendy houses. Getting kids away from computer games & spending quality time with their families is recognised to be a good thing & this manual will give dads (and mums) plenty of inspiration to keep them entertained for hours
- whether it's for a weekend, a long car journey or a wet bank holiday. There are projects suitable for all ages of children, with guidance on duration & skills required for each exercise. Each subject is accompanied by clear colour photographs or diagrams & written in a light-hearted, accessible style.

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Conceived as the Empires ultimate weapon, the Death Star battle station is equipped with a planet-shattering superlaser. The station is heavily shielded, defended by TIE starfighters & laser cannons, & invested with firepower greater than that of half the Imperial fleet. The Empires diabolical leaders have every reason to believe that their technological terror will induce fear across the galaxy. But the Death Star has one flaw. This Haynes Manual traces the origins of the Death Star, from concept to a top-secret project that begins before the foundation of the Empire, which draws design inspiration from the Trade Federations spherical warships. In this manual, the Death Stars onboard systems & controls are explained in detail, & are illustrated with an astonishing range of computer-generated artwork, floor plans, cutaways, & exploded diagrams, all newly created by artists Chris Reiff & Chris Trevasthe same creative team behind the Millennium Falcon Owners Workshop Manual. Text is by their Falcon colleague Ryder Windham, author of more than fifty Star Wars books. Covering history, development & prototyping, superstructure, energy & propulsion, weapons & defensive systems, hangar bays, security, service & technical sectors, crew facilities, & with information about the Death Star II & its planetary shield generator, this is the most thorough technical guide to the Death Star available ...

Give your grey cells a workout! Build your own version of the classic pattern-following game from the 70's. Once assembled, pit yourself against the computer by repeating the correct sequence of flashing lights & sound. The further you get, the harder the challenge becomes! ...

A unique gift for any music lover. Follow the instructions & build a working, amplified speaker complete with lead to connect to a smartphone or digital music device.

Includes:: all components & instructions in the form of a mini Haynes Manual.

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This new paperback title addresses every aspect of retirement, including how to spend your new-found leisure time, mental & physical health, how modern technology can work for you, potential changes to your living arrangements, all the way through to the legalities of wills & coping with grief. This manual, presented in the Haynes tried-&-tested step-by-step format, promises to be an informative yet informal guide to getting the most from your retirement. ...

Ah, retirement Don't we all dream of the day we won't have to wake up at 6 am to get into the office? Or of having a lunchtime where you decide what time to eat & how long it's going to take you? This step-by-step manual breaks everything down into manageable chunks for you & is there so that you can revisit it time & time again From how to spend your new-found leisure time, to taking care of your mental & physical health & even sensitive issues like coping with grief, this manual provides easy to understand information about how to make the most of your retirement & enjoy what you have always dreamed of: free time!

Features: Finance: from pension planning to prescription charges Modern technology: from satnavs to Skype & everything in between Leisure time: hobbies, college classes, volunteering, book clubs & travel Mental & physical health: advice on everything, starting with aches & Alzheimers Your home: pros & cons of downsizing, living with relatives, retirement homes, safety & security, useful home aids Becoming a carer & being cared for: hospices, nursing homes & support Legalities: age discrimination, wills, power of attorney The final curtain: funeral planning, organ donation, coping with grief.

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Relive the pixellated playing pleasure of the 1970's with this unique kit. Build your own version of the iconic ping pong arcade game, complete with coin slot & red LED display! The perfect gift for fans of gaming nostalgia & makes alike. ...

This great kit contains all the components you need to build your very own piece of retro cool
- a 1970's style working FM radio!
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