Bricks were introduced to Britain by the Romans & reintroduced by Flemish craftsmen in the middle ages. Until the early nineteenth century they were made in numerous small brickyards supplying local needs but eventually increasing demand led to the invention of enhanced brickmaking machines & kilns. This book gives an insight into the surprising variety of bricks as well as a brief history of brickmaking descriptions of hand & machine moulding drying the use of kilns & firing. Despite competition from newer materials brick still holds its own as a facing material & traditional methods still survive in the smaller yards. ...

The third Cotswold village mystery featuring Inspector Jess Campbell & Superintendent Ian Carter reveals a ruthless killer & a case of mistaken identity. In the cold light of dawn a dead body is found entombed in the smouldering remains of a burnt-out Cotswold manor. Key House has stood empty for years but its owner Gervase Crown is rumoured to have been seen in Weston St Ambrose prior to the blaze. Could he be responsible for the fire & the tragic death that followed or was he in fact the intended target? As Inspector Jess Campbell & Superintendent Ian Carter begin their investigation it becomes clear that Gervase wasn't the most popular & his return reawakens old memories not all of which are good. ...

Brickwork for Apprentices has been the established reference on brickwork for generations of bricklayers. Continuously in print since 1944 John Hodge's classic text has now been fully revised in its fifth edition by Malcolm Thorpe
- who acted as a CITB Advisor & was involved in the draughting of the Intermediate Construction Award syllabus (bricklaying route)
- to cover the brickwork craft-related units of the latest Construction Awards & related Trowel Occupations NVQs from CITB / City & Guilds at Levels 2 & 3. The fifth edition incorporates extended coverage on the relatively new area of thin joint systems to match the latest industry-based requirements & technical developments in the field. Content has been brought fully in line with recent changes to the Building Regulations ensuring that this text will remain an essential reference for qualified bricklayers & other professionals working in the construction industry as well as NVQ students new to the industry & wishing to embark on a career in bricklaying. A new feature in this edition is the inclusion of multiple choice questions at the back of the book matched to the current NVQ requirements to provide students of the CITB / City & Guilds Trowel Occupations NVQs with essential practice & revision for exam preparation.

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* A practical & highly visual resource for students produced in partnership with Carillion the leading training provider in construction crafts. * Fully updated throughout to cover all the new Technical Certificate requirements in one book giving all the vital information students need to pass their exam. * Margin features & FAQs call out key information & bring learning to life. * End-of-unit knowledge tests enable students to track their progress. *

Includes:: brand new chapters including Principles of building. * Endorsed by Construction Skills.

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The latest spellbinding novel from one of the world's best-loved authors Paulo Coelho now in paperback. This is the story of Brida a young Irish girl & her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic & has taken courses in astrology tarot & numerology but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom who begin to teach her about the world. Her teachers sense that Brida has a gift but cannot tell what that is. Meanwhile Brida pursues her course ever deeper into the mysteries of life seeking to answer questions about who she is. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest & teaches her about overcoming her fears & trusting in the goodness of the world & a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world & how to pray to the moon. She seeks her destiny as she struggles to find a balance between her relationships & her desire to become a witch. This enthralling novel incorporates themes fans of Paulo will love. It is a tale of love passion mystery & spirituality. ...

Bridal jewellery is for many women the most cherished jewellery they will ever own linked to one of the most emotionally-charged chapters of their lives. This handbook provides an insight into the unique world of catering to this market guiding the reader through the process of consulting designing & making. Set out in the easy to follow handbook layout the book

Includes:: simple tips as well as step-by-step demonstrations aimed at beginners or those looking to improve their skills. There is also a section on building up a business & a comprehensive appendix to make this both a long-term reference book & a valuable companion for the more entrepreneurial craftsperson.

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A BRIDE FOR THE MAVERICK MILLIONAIRE Rachel Cotton has high hopes for her cruise through the Kimberley region
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For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey
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This guide that comes with its own magazine & website! Don't underestimate your need for a good book when it comes to planning your wedding! It will make all the difference on the day & we'll put a money-back guarantee on that. This book will be your invaluable companion when it comes to arranging your dream wedding. Created for you by the team behind You & Your Wedding" the UK's best-read bridal magazine. & it has the support of a really fabulous website. This is the book that has become the wedding planner's bible. Whatever style of wedding you plan this expert guide is both practical & realistic. It's packed with advice on the when what why & how of the modern wedding. It answers all of your questions form the moment you become engaged. Written by wedding guru Carole Hamilton
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