This is a celebration of the motor car from 1945 to 1985. It is a comprehensive visual reference of every important international marque from A to Z highlighting some of the most significant cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona the Lincoln Continental the Rover 2000 the VW Beetle & the much-loved Mini. It is the ultimate book for all classic car enthusiasts homage to the classic car an emblem of individualism & the quintessential symbol of the 20th century. It is a guide to the most important models made between 1945 & 1985 with over 900 photographs augmented by extensive & wide-ranging text. Contemporary images of classic cars & their owners show the models in their social & historical context. This is a history of the evolution of the motor car with special features on design technology social use & more. This is the ultimate guide to the automobile in the defining years from 1945 to 1985 the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automotive engineering & design style. Full descriptions history & technical information accompany every entry making this a most authoritative & comprehensive guide. The history of the development of the car is covered in detail
- the milestone models leading designers engineers & manufacturers & the evolution of the classic car. This book is a definitive gallery of classic cars & the ultimate reference for every enthusiast collector & lover of this miracle of modern engineering.
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Container gardening is ideally suited to today s lifestyles it provides the excitement versatility & variety of in-the-ground gardening to those with limited space time & resources. But in order to make the most of container gardening aspiring gardeners whether rank beginners or seasoned veterans need to know precisely which plants perform best in containers; just as importantly they need to know how to grow them well. Author Ray Rogers is the ideal guide to this world of colorful possibilities. An award-winning container gardener & horticulturist he profiles more than 500 outstanding plants in 180 genera. Along with Rogers s engaging descriptions the entries include each plant s height & spread; light moisture temperature & soil requirements; ease & rate of growth; principal interest & design attributes; potential problems; & best method of propagation. To this abundance of useful information Rob Cardillo s stunning photographs add a wealth of visual inspiration. Success with container gardening isn t always instantly achieved it s easy to be seduced by brightly flowering plants at a nursery or garden center that turn out to be unsuited to the growing conditions provided for them or that make poor companions for their pot-mates. Even a brief dip into this authoritative reference however is sure to yield a host of plants that will show just how spectacular a well-grown & carefully chosen container garden can be. ...

Immediately upon publication in 1998 the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording to the genre's pioneering music videos to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition

Includes:: more than 1 200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history & artistry from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years such as the Dixie Chicks & Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest & most critical trends within the industry shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution the shifting politics of country music & the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music the importance of Nashville as a music center & the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); & twelve fascinating appendices ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time.

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The queen of crafts Martha Stewart explores 32 different crafts in this comprehensive craft encyclopedia. Full step-by-step instructions for every technique make it suitable for beginner crafters right through to experienced craftaholic. This bumper craft book features every craft you can think of including papercraft jewellery making beading mosaics scrapbooking screenprinting candlemaking soap making & decoupage. Over 200 projects are fully explained with step instructions & beautifully photographed to make this a brilliant reference book for all crafters. A full listing of essential tools & materials with professional tips & handy UK resources make it essential reading for anyone who wants to get crafting. ...

Wonderful textured fabrics are now within easy reach! This complete guide explains in a clear & easy-to-follow fashion how to create everything from openwork & lace through to woven & hairpin crochet. As useful for the highly experienced as the absolute beginner this information-packed book takes you through the basic techniques to a highly adaptable project section that will provide guidance & inspiration for making colourful & stylish garments for you to wear. Create wonderful textured fabrics with this complete guide to crochet. Essential tools & techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations from working stitches & measuring gauge to adding embellishments & finishing off. Each technique

Includes:: stitch patterns to try out & an adaptable project section means that you can practice your new skills making original & colourful garments & accessories using your own choice of yarns & stitches.

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This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins medical herbalism & the properties & actions of herbs & essential oils. It covers 165 oils their actions characteristics principal constituents & folk traditions & is a must for experienced aromatherapists & beginners alike. This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world & is one of the most successful titles in this area. It

Includes:: an A-Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants. Comprehensive information is provided for each entry for example: * Common name Latin name botanical plant family * General Description
- what it looks like * Distribution
- where its found * Herbal Folk Tradition
- traditional uses * Actions
- what its good for * Extraction
- How the oil is extracted * Characteristics
- what the oil looks like & which other oils it blends well with * Safety Information. The Encyclopedia also covers: * History of aromatherapy & herbalism * How aromatic plants work on your body & mind * How to make your own blends * Uses for oils in the home. This is a classic guide to essential oils & will remain a vital source of information for generations to come.







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The Encyclopedia of Immaturity" contains more than 400 pages of essential childhood skills activities mischief & secret knowledge
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David A. Hall one of today's foremost experts on Japanese combative culture combines hands-on experience in a wide variety of martial traditions with an academic & religious background to produce this landmark work. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts" is an exhaustive impeccably researched reference offering information about everything there is to know on the subject from adauchi (a vendetta) to zanshin (state of focused vigilance before during & after executing a technique or combative form). The volume opens with several sections to help make using the Encyclopedia as efficient & effective as possible: Abbreviations Quick Guide to Weapons & Systems Historical Eras guides to the Entries & Lineage Charts & A Note on the Japanese Language & Communication Style. The Encyclopedia itself which runs for more than 625 pages & contains around 4 000 entries arranged alphabetically with concise definitions covers all aspects the many different martial arts that have developed in Japan. Readers will find entries on hundreds of classical martial arts schools & over 50 detailed lineages of these schools; over 300 combative systems; the master martial artists (both ancient & modern); & the roles played by Buddhism Taoism Shintoism & Shugendo in shaping the spiritual & cultural lives of Japanese warriors. Following the main portion of the work are several Appendices (Traditional East Asian Numbering Systems & Ancient Period Military Organisation) as well as a Selected Bibliography; & character indexes (General Chinese English & Sanskrit) containing around 6 000 terms. With its vast wealth of information & practical user-friendly organisation " The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts" is sure to become the essential reference for the beginning martial artist seeking an introduction to the basics as well as for the advanced student who wants a deeper understanding of the historical spiritual & combative origins of the many different disciplines & schools. in addition the book is perfect for scholars & researchers -who will appreciate the access to material previously unavailable in English- as well as for reference libraries & Asian studies & language departments." ...

An invaluable reference guide to the latest machine embroidery techniques materials & equipment all in handy A-Z format. Entries include correct tension settings digitized motifs enlarging patterns fabric sculpture gold thread hand embroidery machines interlaced machine stitches lace techniques multi-head machines overlockers reverse stitching smocking understitching whitework & many more. Embracing both free motion & computerised embroidery this book contains all you need to know to make the most of your machine. ...