Since the publication of the first book, the author has designed & built several more engines ranging from a delightful little turbine to a larger engine in the style of the magnificent ' Steam Engines of the Highest Class' offered by toymakers before WW1. Fully detailed methods of construction with the beginner in mind. ...

The sheer simplicity of miniature oscillating steam engines has an enduring fascination for all marine & model engineers. This book shows how to build four model steam engines & features designs & plans that even a beginner will be able to follow. ...

Follows the inhabitants of a three-flat Chicago apartment house: a thirty-year-old woman who has yet to find someone with whom to spend the rest of her life; a couple who wonder if they can bear each other's company for another minute; & finally an elderly woman who never married & is the building's landlady. ...

The real key to always looking stylish is having just the right mix of coats & jackets. Wendy Mullin of Built by Wendy shows even new sewers that these multifunctional wardrobe pieces are not as daunting to make as they might seem. Stylish women know that coats & jackets can really pull an outfit together. They are some of the most important & lasting garments in a wardrobe. T-shirts & skirts come & go, but jackets & coats can be worn for years. Yet even for advanced sewers, they seem too intimidating to tackle at home. With her trademark wit & expertise, Wendy puts those fears to rest. In Built by Wendy Coats & Jackets, she offers the guidance & know-how needed to give any sewer the confidence to create 25 different outerwear options using the three enclosed patterns. She offers the tips & shortcuts that she has learned over the years, from choosing the right needles for various coat fabrics to the easiest way to sew a lining. From a faux-fur bolero jacket to throw-over jeans to a Chanel-like dinner jacket in boucle, the creative projects & styling suggestions will have fashionistas rushing to their sewing machines. ...

John Mc Guinness is one of the all-time giants of road racing, with a huge host of victories to his name.

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In this book John Griffith's has selected 24 racing machines of special interest with revised text & including the best pictures & illustrations available. As well as the special inclusion of the little-known ' Works' Nortons, which though they never raced were of exceptional technical interest, makes a book of unique value to racing enthusiasts. ...

A guide to more exquisite bulbous plants than most gardeners will ever grow in their lifetime. It provides an introduction explaining why bulbs are different from other kinds of plant, where they come from, & their history. It features the different typ ...

* Expert advice guides you to the best sights & experiences * Impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings * Clear & accurate mapping, suggested walks & tours * Full colour photography throughout * Suggested itineraries & highlights sections help make the most of any trip ...

Bulgaria Travel Guide
- Travel information & expert advice featuring Sofia accommodation & highlights, folk music & festivals,
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Jude Linsey is a young man who is content to live off his rich father's allowance. He ekes out the money in & out of Spooner's Drift by gambling, or fishing & hunting beaver in the high creeks of Shell Mountain. Then the town's bank gets robbed, & Jude is suddenly aware there's a chance to redeem himself with his family & friends. ...