From steam engines & suspension bridges to canals, factories & pubs, the Industrial Revolution of the 18th & 19th centuries transformed the social & material landscape of Britain. Yet how many of us know why our local pub looks the way it does or why a railway station might resemble a cathedral? This book reveals how, by 'reading' buildings, structures & townscapes, we can understand their context & significance for the society that created them. Author Tim Cooper uses themes including transport, education & religion to show how the geographical & architectural remains of industrial Britain have shaped us as a people. He sheds light on how & why the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution redesigned our towns & countryside, & draws on a wealth of British sites to explain, for instance, how canals were instrumental in the expansion of industry, or why affluent suburbs are usually situated in the west end of a town. This book is a joy for anyone wanting to investigate our industrial heritage & discover the secret history behind familiar, everyday features of our urban & rural landscapes. ...

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Running the country is a complex operation & with trust in politicians at an all time low, many of us find ourselves ranting at the telly in frustration. So who better than Haynes to produce a 'workshop manual' that explains in plain English how the system works
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Split into sections covering economics, politics & society, we show how to strip down the machinery of state & give it a good service.

Generously illustrated with cartoons & helpful photos throughout, this Haynes manual explains what's gone wrong, & how or fix it. The authors address difficult issues, like the country's enormous debts & rising levels of inequality, arguing that it's not too late to learn the lessons of the 2007-8 crash, which nearly bankrupted Britain.

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Learn how to sew the easy way with these 10 must-have books that give you all the techniques you need, the projects you want & the inspiration you love in an attractive box set. This beginner's guide to sewing

Includes:: 10 essential booklets covering a whole range of needlecrafts. The first booklet How to Sew: Basics covers all the fundamentals from your basic sewing kit to how to prepare fabric, easy patchwork techniques & quick quilting methods. You will also learn how to insert a zip & how to make & how to use bias binding, with tips for perfect stitching. The remaining nine booklets cover different needlecraft techniques including machine sewing, appliqu?, bead embroidery, embellishments, decorative sewing, felt fabric, hand sewing, patchwork & sashiko. Each mini book features three fresh & modern simple sewing projects ideal for customizing clothes & making unique gifts & keepsakes for you & your friends, so you can put your new found skills to use straight away. How to Sew: Machine Sewing introduces machine stitching, with advice on how to use a sewing machine, preparing for machine sewing, sewing by machine & the most common sewing machine stitches. How to Sew: Decorative Sewing shows you how to work from charts & patterns & has shows you how to sew cross stitch, French knots, running stitch, ladder stitch, chain stitch, flower stitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy stitch & blanket stitch. How to Sew: Embellishments shows you how to sew with buttons, beads, trimmings & sequins for wonderful decorative effect. How to Sew: Bead Embroidery covers how to select beads & how to attach them to your sewn items. How to Sew: Felt Fabric gives you all the tips you need for working with felt, including dyeing felt by h&. How to Sew: Patchwork shows you simple patchwork piecing techniques, & How to Sew: Sashiko introduces this wonderful Japanese decorative stitching technique. So, what's stopping you? Learn to sew today with this great value beginner's guide to sewing!

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FIX YOUR MINDSET & UNLEASH YOUR TALENT Simon Hartley spent many years working with world class athletes & helping them to new levels of achievement. Then he got wondering: What is it that enables some people to develop their talent in a more impactful way than others? What differentiates the winners from those who almost made it? & how can we be world class in our chosen fields? How To Shine is more than just a window into the world of winning. Its the distillation of all Simon has learned from talking to & coaching some of the worlds top success stories, from Premiership footballers & Olympiads to champions of business. Its a practical, step by step guide to honing skills which are as vital in the office as they are on the athletics track & truly shining in your field.
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