A practical & inspiring A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods Many of the world's most beautiful & useful woods are in serious decline due to over-harvesting & environmental degradation The Real Wood Bible gives the current sustainability status of these rare & important woods Wood is a favoured building material because of availability ease to cut & join decorative properties functionality flexibility & a favourable strength-to-weight ratio The Real Wood Bible is a comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with woodor is planning to Woodworkers crafters carpenters & interior designers will find extensive information about the woods they regularly use as well as discover some new ones This colourful easy-to-use book features How trees are converted into boards & veneers; How to convert your own trees into boards; Woods that incorporate beautiful natural effects; A list of woods available from sustainable sources; Useful advice on buying & storing lumber An extensive & illustrated A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods is at the heart of this book Each wood is shown with a colour illustration demonstrating the true look & beauty of the finished & unfinished grain A special section on sustainability is included with an introduction to key conservation issues The Real Wood Bible is the essential reference for the appreciation of the practical beauty of the world's most popular building material