Paul Copelands sister went missing twenty years ago. Now raising a daughter alone Cope balances family life with a career as a prosecutor. But when a homicide victim is found with evidence linking him to Cope the well-buried secrets of the past are threatening everything. Is this body one of the campers who disappeared with his sister? Could his sister be alive...? Confronting his past Cope must decide what is better left hidden in the dark & what truths can be brought to light... ...

In the woods are six dead trees. The killing trees. Thats where they take them. People like Neala & her friend Sherri & the Dills family. Innocent travellers on vacation seized & bound stripped of their valuables & shackled to the trees to wait. In the woods. In the dark. ...

Woods etc." is Alice Oswalds third collection of poems & follows the success of her widely acclaimed river-poem " Dart" which was awarded the T. S. Eliot Prize in 2002. Extending the concerns of " Dart" & written over a period of several years these poems combine abrupt honesty with an exuberant rhetorical confidence at times recalling the oral & anonymous tradition with which they share such affinity." ...

Woods etc." is Alice Oswald's third collection of poems & follows the success of her widely acclaimed river-poem " Dart" which was awarded the T.S. Eliot Prize in 2002. Extending the concerns of " Dart" & written over a period of several years these poems combine abrupt honesty with an exuberant rhetorical confidence at times recalling the oral & anonymous tradition with which they share such affinity." ...

Ben Law has lived as a woodsman in Prickly Nut Wood for over 20 years. His authentic incredible sense of the land & the wildlife ...

Here's a complete course in the basic safe & correct techniques for mastering the lathe. Learn to create beautifully shaped newels balusters & chair & table legs by using gouges & chisels on a lathe. Each chapter takes on an essential aspect of woodturning--from types of lathes & accessories to sharpening from turning between centers to faceplate turning from copy turning to boring & routing. Special feature: Every chapter ends with a checklist summary to help you review what you've learned quickly & easily. Rowley has done a fine job of preparing sketches text & photos that everyone should be able to follow.... Don't pass up this book...."-- " Woodwork. 151 pages 289 b/w illus. 9 1/2 x 10 1/4." ...

This comprehensive guide to woodturning covers the tools & woods used in turning the principles of design the lathe wood finishing & the techniques of turning spindles bowls & decorative works. The book also covers a selection of projects including bowls & table legs. This revised edition of the hardback will be of value & help to both new & experienced woodturners. ...

This title uses instructive diagrams & photographs to instill confidence in critiquing sources of inspiration. In this inspiring book Derek Hayes investigates the process & practice of design in woodturning. While aiming to instill confidence in appreciating criticising & selecting sources of inspiration Derek questions why we may find one turning attractive & another ugly. He looks closely at design elements sketching proportion pattern decoration & colour; with instructive diagrams & photographs that will guide the reader to a better understanding of design. Readers are encouraged to question & fine-tune this understanding & experiment with ways of applying the approaches of other designers to their own work. Each chapter starts with a photographic example of what Derek sees as good design in a medium other than woodturning. ...

Two of the countrys leading woodturners Nick Agar & David Springett have collaborated to produce this new & exciting book. Together they developed a novel approach to woodturning using thin narrow planks of wood (usually of little use to woodturners) to produce hollow twisted vessels. This turning method is described in detail & there are 14 designs each accompanied by fully illustrated step-by-step instructions plus an inspirational gallery. Nick Agar also describes how he uses his highly original decorative methods & artistic skills to complete the finished vessels. This is a fresh & exciting approach to woodturning that creates modern dynamic pieces. ...

This is a step-by-step photographic guide. Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with complete confidence using this step-by-step guide. Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques from simple skills to intricate carving following clear instructions & photographs. Find out how to use hand power & machine tools & discover the strengths of over 100 different woods. Packed with inspirational & practical craft projects that are easy-to-follow this is the only book to give you a complete illustrated woodworking course. It is perfect for enthusiasts who want to develop their skills & ideal for the beginner intermediate & advanced woodworkers alike. ...