Often found abandoned at the back of factories at dumps or even in skips the humble pallet for many practically minded people represents a huge source of inspiration as well as a challenge. When skilfully broken down into timber & smartened up they can be re-fashioned into beautiful chairs tables fences gates chicken arks planters sheds decking cladding & many other functional items. Build It!... With Pallets" part of the " Build It!" series illustrates the very best techniques for breaking down the pallets safely. The author then discusses the best ways to refurbish the wood & provides over 20 plans for tables fences chairs planters & other items of indoor & outdoor furniture. This book is the ideal companion for those who views towers of pallets not as an eyesore but as an inspiration & an economical source of wood making them the ultimate recycling solution." ...

Build Mobile Websites & Apps for Smart Devices is a practical guide for front-end web designers & developers. Youll discover a fun & fresh approach to mobile web design & development with enormous scope for opportunity. Mobile web development is changing rapidly with a greater emphasis on modern touch-screen smartphones. By following the advice in this book you can be sure youre learning the skills you need to make the most of this new technology. Youll learn how to: * Design effective interfaces for modern devices * Use HTML5 & CSS3 to build fast responsive layouts that look great on every device * Use Java Script to create a native feel with transitions touch & swipe events animations & more * Introduces Phone Gap & shows readers how to add native functionally to their web app with ease * Leverage APIs to take advantage of built-in device functionality * Use Phone Gap to turn your web app into a native app for i OS Android Black Berry & other platforms-and sell it online & lots more... ...

Book flashcards & audio CD. Build your Arabic Vocabulary" is a new & engaging way for learners of Arabic to expand their active vocabulary & move to the next level of sophistication. The material is also an invaluable tool for exam preparation.

Features: 1000s of key Arabic vocabulary items -- Core vocabulary: nouns with their plurals verbs & adjectives. Plus additional "further vocabulary sections"; Lively illustrations & design -- Photos & illustrations put the words in context; 16 topics -- house & home leisure family work travel environment media & many more; Over 600 bi-lingual flashcards -- Bilingual flashcards included for all core words together with advice for easy memorisation & intuitive recall; Audio CD -- All words & phrases recorded by native speakers for perfect pronunciation; Models & activities -- Examples of modern usage & lively practice activities; Expert advice & examination preparation tips -- Written by leading teacher of Arabic at the forefront of the profession.

Includes:: a 32-page pullout section with 640 individual flashcards arranged by topic (40 per sheet) & a 70-minute Audio CD."



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Each supercar in this colourful sticker book needs its wheels headlights trim & other details added. All are available as stickers at the back of the book so that children can complete a rally car a Le Mans car a Pro Mod racer an SUV & many more. ...

Now in its fifth edition this best-selling manual has been fully revised to bring you right up-to-date with the latest technology explaining what you need where to find the best prices & how to put it all together. Youll discover the best multi-core processors & graphics options whether solid-state drives are better than hard disks & the differences between Windows 7 & Windows 8 all written in a jargon-free style. With step-by-step photos showing how to build a powerful PC & an ultra-compact one
- & a troubleshooting guide to help you with any issues you may encounter
- this up-to-date manual is a must for anybody who wants to build their own computer.

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Most of us would love to design & build our own home. In fact more people than ever are doing precisely this. But how exactly do you go about it? How much of the building work should you do yourself? This manual explains the entire process in plain English backed up with hundreds of colour photos showing real self-build projects taking shape. Each chapter is devoted to a key stage of the build from the foundations right through to snagging & completion. Whether you tackle some of the works yourself or employ architects & contractors this step-by-step guide will show you how to stay firmly in control & cut out the stress completing your project on time & within budget & saving a small fortune! ...

One way to become the proud owner of a motorcaravan or camper van is to design & build it yourself. Not only can you create a distinctive holiday home but you can also control the cost. Whether you want to fit out a van renovate a camper revive an old model or build one from scratch this manual will show you how. It gives hands-on explanations about electrical systems water supplies storage ideas & saving weight when working with wood. All is revealed in this practical book. ...

If you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games build your own & make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need teaches you what all those computer terms mean & tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you: What tools you need (not as many as you might think!) All about operating systems How to install CD & DVD drives The scoop on sound & video & how to put a sound system together from start to finish How to connect a monitor & install a modem All about setting up & configuring the hard drive Secrets for securing your system & more Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard CPU RAM ports hard drive video & sound cards a DVD drive & more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself! Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

One fateful night a century ago... This is a 100th anniversary scale model of the Titanic to build yourself. Calling all Titanic buffs hobbyists & ship lovers: youre invited to build a cardboard model of the formidable & notorious vessel! Vast sums of money have been spent & enormous efforts have been made in order to explore the wreck now lying 12 000 feet under the sea. However if you are a Titanic enthusiast & you enjoy making things with your hands then there is a far less troublesome alternative that will allow you to explore the ship in detail: a 1:200 cardboard model measuring ca 53 inches/135 cm (dont worry it has cut & creased components & comes with detailed instructions). Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanics fated maiden voyage in 1912 TASCHENs Build Your Own Titanic" is the perfect way to commemorate." ...

A do-it-yourself collection of innovative high-quality projects for electronics enthusiasts Build Your Own Transistor Radios pushes the envelope of DIY radio designs. Ronald Quan an electronics engineer with more than 65 patents presents a range of projects suitable for advanced beginners & more experienced engineers that go far beyond the standard crystal sets of the past. This book covers traditional radios -- TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) reflex regenerative & super-heterodyne topologies
- as well as front-end circuit designs for SDR (Software Defined Radio) the emerging future standard for radio technology. Using widely available materials & the book's easy-to-follow plans you can make radios that run for years on a single battery (even an organic potato" battery or minimal solar cell array). Other projects include simple TRFs with enhanced reception performance; reflex radios that amplify both audio & radio frequency signals in a single unit; a "green" superheterodyne receiver comparable in quality to commercially manufactured sets but with vastly extended battery life; & other high-performance low-power-consumption designs. Provides practical circuits for the hobbyist that use easily available off-the-shelf parts Bridges theoretical knowledge with intuitive explanations & practical examples Presents explanations of circuit designs & an introduction to signal theory--no advanced math training necessary! Gives alternative circuitry choices & recommended parts hacks Covers fundamental radio circuit design principles you can apply to other radio types such as ham shortwave & longwave Comprehensive coverage: Overview of Various Radio Circuits; Calibration Tools & Generators for Testing; Parts & Improvised/ Hacked Parts for Building the Radios; Building Simple Test Oscillators & Modulators; A Low Power TRF Radio; Reflex Radios; Low Power Regenerative Radios; Superhet Radios; A Low Power Superhet Radio; Exotic Superhet Radios; Inductorless Radios; Software Defined Radio Circuits; Oscillator Circuits; Mixer Circuits & Harmonic Mixers; Sampling Theory & Sampling Mixers; IQ Signals; IF Circuits; Detector/AVC Circuits; Amplifier Circuits; Resonant Circuits & Band Pass Filters; Image Rejection; Noise"
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