Inventive & unique this dynamic collection of woodworking projects teaches the basic skills needed to make exciting action-packed toys. From rapid-fire nickel launchers & ball-&-socket robots to a monkey-toss gumball machine each project

Includes:: a colour photograph a tools & materials list a full diagram woodworking plans & instructions for using the finished product. Covering all the methods necessary for creation
- selecting wood drilling & shaping making wheels & axles & decoration
- these constructions are simple enough for children & parents to complete together all in an afternoon's time.



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These authors (who have married each other since they wrote the sixth edition of this book) are passionate about detail. While researching this latest edition of their Zanzibar guide Chris & Susie have personally visited each of the almost 250 properties featured. Zanzibar is experiencing rocketing development so many of these hotels lodges & guesthouses have been newly built since the last edition & are not mentioned in any other guide on the market. Theyve also meticulously redrawn & updated all their maps using GPS coordinates to pinpoint landmarks; again they are the only Zanzibar guidebook authors to have done so. Just dont ask what they talk about over dinner. ...

Both evocative & magical Zanzibar" offers travellers the quintessential Indian Ocean experience; palm fringed coastlines powder- white sand & colourful aquatic life. Passionate about detail Chris & Susan Mc Intyre have carried out extensive on-the-ground research in producing this updated edition. There has been significant growth in the number of hotels lodges & guesthouses on all three main islands since the last edition & consequently the accommodation listings have increased significantly: notably in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town) Matemwe Michamvi Peninsula & Mafia isl&. They visited all the accommodation listed. With almost 300 properties featured many are newly built & the vast majority (spanning all budget levels) do not feature in any other guide on the market. Each entry has a detailed description with a strong emphasis on guiding readers to the most ethical options. " Zanzibar" goes into far greater depth than its competitors on the natural environment history culture & sights. Few other guide books cover the islands of Pemba & Mafia in any detail & yet they are easily combined in a trip. With a focus on the environment visitors are directed towards fair-trade shopping opportunities & sustainable marine parks. This new edition also

Includes:: a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris making this guide excellent for readers looking for a bush & beach combination. Advice is given on how to be sensitive to the local Muslim culture. Bradt's guide is the most frequently & scrupulously updated guide available vital for a destination with tourism growing & changing so rapidly."

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A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa & the continents horrendous wars which Hartley witnessed at first hand as a journalist in the 1990s. Shortlisted for the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction this is a masterpiece of autobiographical journalism. Aidan Hartley a foreign correspondent burned-out from the horror of covering the terrifying micro wars of the 1990s from Rwanda to Bosnia seeks solace & solitude in the remote mountains & deserts of southern Arabia & the Yemen following his fathers death. While there he finds himself on the trail of the tragic story of an old friend of his fathers who fell in love & was murdered in southern Arabia fifty years ago. As the terrible events of the past unfold Hartley finds his own kind of deliverance. The Zanzibar Chest is a powerful story about a man witnessing & confronting extreme violence & being broken down by it & of a son trying to come to terms with the death of a father whom he also saw as his best friend. It charts not only a love affair between two people but also the British love affair with Arabia & the vast emptinesses of the desert which become a fitting metaphor for the emotional & spiritual condition in which Hartley finds himself. ...

The only daughter of Princess Anne & famously dubbed a 'rebel Royal' Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However her considerable sporting success received little attention until she won gold at the 2006 equestrian World Championships. In this insightful biography Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara from her parents' divorce & her mother's subsequent remarriage to her relationships with other royals including Prince William & Prince Harry her sense of style & love life & her rise to the top of equestrian eventing. Zara's story is a fascinating tale of determination the search for independence & the will to succeed on her own merit. ...

Taking into account that many of todays digital artists -- particularly 3D character animators -- lack foundational artistic instruction this book teaches anatomy in a coherent & succinct style. A clear writing style explains how to sculpt an accurate human figure starting with the skeleton & working out to muscle fat & skin. Insightful explanations enable you to quickly & easily create & design characters that can be used in film game or print & means that you can gain a strong understanding of the foundational artistic concepts. Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

This Zebra retractable ballpoint pen is made from 77% recycled materials. It conatins 4 ink colours in blue black red & green so a great pen to save on space in your bag or brief case. The pen features an oversized pocket clip on a strong metal spring which allows it to be attached firmly to clothes pads binders etc. There is a smooth rubber grip for comfort allowing your hand to stay steady as you write. By using used Polyurethane bottles in its manufacturing process Zebra is helping to cut down on waste & the natural resouces needed to produce raw materials. Support Zebra Care For Nature by using these recycled pens. ...

Zebra have been producing the highest quality writing instruments since 1897 in Japan. Their range of Ballpoint Pens offers a diverse selection to suit everybody for any occasion. This pack contains 2 medium retractable ball point pens which feature a smooth rubber grip & a visible ink level. One black & one blue pen is provided & each is refillable. ...

Zebra have been producing the highest quality writing instruments since 1897 in Japan. Their range of Ballpoint Pens offers a diverse selection to suit everybody for any occasion. These attractive ballpoint pens have a retractable nib co moulded rubber barrel handy grip to the tip & feature a medium nib. This pack of 4 pens come in assorted colours so we cannot guarantee which colours you will recieve. ...

Illustrated stories cover four important feelings (happiness sadness fear & anger) with a gentle & sweet approach. A happy hippo an angry tiger a sad zebra & a scared elephant allow young children to understand & learn to cope with these emotions. ...