This most basic & complete book on manga anatomy ever written is targeted to beginners the widest segment of manga fans. The latest from bestselling author Chris Hart is not your fathers anatomy book its an anatomy book strictly for the manga artist. Packed with dynamic step-by-step demonstrations detailing how to draw correctly proportioned manga faces & bodies plus lots of tips & tricks of the trade this practical guide has everything aspiring beginners need to start drawing convincing manga characters. ...

This is the first in a new series of highly illustrated books for the model maker. Basic Aviation Modelling is an excellent introduction to the art of making model aeroplanes from kits. High definition pictures take the reader through all the stages of making a variety of kits. The emphasis throughout is to make the tasks understandable in a step-by-step format. Working with readily available kits from Tamiya Verlinden & Revell the less experienced modeller is shown the dos & donts of modelling techniques with particular emphasis on the common difficulties that the inexperienced modeller might face. This series will build into a library of practical information for the modeller. ...

Carol Bowen has been the devoted owner of an Aga kitchen range for almost twenty years & this handbook brings cooking on a range right up to date providing hundreds of thousands of Aga & Rayburn owners with a much needed collection of refeshingly new recipes. As the title of the book suggests however Carol Bowen does not ignore the basics & this handy work of reference will serve not only those who have just purchased or inherited a kitchen range for the first time but also those who have owned one for years & are looking for fresh ideas. As an Aga is more than just a cooker this book contains all sorts of useful hints & tips for getting the most from your oven
- everything from drying sports clothing to using your kettle for cleaning the hotplate lid. The recipes are all clearly marked with unique symbols to indicate instructions for 2-door 4-door or Thermodial-control models & can be cooked in Agas Rayburns & all similar types of ranges. No one who owns an Aga or other kitchen range should be without this essential guide.
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Marguerite Patten doyenne of British cookery shares her wealth of knowledge & her tried & tested recipes for cakes large & small biscuits breads pizzas & pastries. Baking is Marguerites most natural culinary teriitory & she starts by explaining the equipment & the basic techniques as well as what to do if things go wrong. She covers not only family favourites such as walnut cake teacakes & buns but more modern popular cakes such as muffins. The book has been planned to introduce the pleasures of baking in such a way that even a beginner should achieve successful results under the expert guidance of Marguerite Patten. ...

This is Carol Bowens sequel to her Basic Basics Combination & Microwave Handbook" & it follows the same formula as an A to Z compendium. The reader looks up the fruit the vegetable the fish the meat the sauces cakes or herbs & there are quick guidelines on freezing each type of food. The author also explains how a freezer works gives advice on choosing & siting a freezer insurance cleaning maintenance what to do in emergencies packaging & accessories freezing techniques & de-frosting refreezing & thawing as well as storage times." ...

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A considerable amount of engineering work takes place on the bench using hand tools & techniques which are second nature to those who earn their living in an engineering environment; they probably learned at a technical college as an apprentice or possibly by the example of older & more experienced workmates. The amateur or hobbyist engineer may not have enjoyed such advantages & for example may break a lot of hacksaw blades because he has not been shown how to use the saw or what sort of blades he should be using. This book sets out to cover all the normal bench processes in a simple but informative manner which should help all who have come to enjoy working with metals but whose education did not include a grounding in the basics of engineering benchwork. ...

This is a definitive Acol textbook equally valuable to rubber or duplicate bridge players. Set out as a course which can be used in conjunction with bridge classes or as a self-teacher the book covers all the basic principles of bidding & play & is packed with exercises & quizzes on everything that has been taught. Recommended as the ideal textbook for learning the game Basic Bridge will continue to be the standard beginner's guide to rubber & duplicate bridge for the foreseeable future. If you only ever buy one bridge book it has to be Basic Bridge. ...

This concise but comprehensive textbook sets out the essentials of the science & clinical application of radiobiology for those seeking accreditation in radiation oncology clinical radiation physics & radiation technology. Fully revised & updated to keep abreast of current developments in radiation biology & radiation oncology the fourth edition continues to present in an interesting way the biological basis of radiation therapy discussing the basic principles & significant developments that underlie the latest attempts to improve the radiotherapeutic management of cancer. New topics for the fourth edition include chapters on the mechanisms of cell death biological response modifiers & biological image guided radiotherapy with major revisions to sections on the molecular basis of the radiation response tumour hypoxia & the dose-rate effect. A variety of new authors have contributed to this revision who together with the new Editorial team have used their significant international teaching experience to ensure the content remains clear & comprehensive & as valuable to the trainee as it is to the established radiation oncologist. With the fourth edition we will see the most radical change so far
- as Professor Gordon Steel has retired as Editor & has been replaced by Bert van der Kogel the current current course director for the above-mentioned course plus Michael Joiner who is the head of the Radiation Biology Program at the Wayne State University & is the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Radiation Biology.
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Basic Computer Skills Made Simple XP Version" presents all the necessary computer skills an individual may need in a straightforward & intelligent way. It demystifies computers & is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills & confidence in the subject whilst working at their own pace. By using the text the reader will be able to produce a wide range of word-processed documents prepare illustrated slides to aid talks store & search for information systematically & gain confidence handling simple numbers or charts. They will also learn how to connect to the Internet surf the Web & send & receive emails. It requires no technical or in-depth computer knowledge. It builds confidence in acquiring new computer skills. It presents information in a clear & concise manner." ...