The most common raw material for making lime is limestone which is one of the world's most abundant minerals widely available in many countries. Lime has many other uses but this book is specifically about its use in building & construction for which it has a proven track record through several millennia. Despite this long & successful history in recent times it has been largely neglected whilst ordinary Portland cement has dominated the market. Building with Lime seeks to rectify this situation. The book is a revised updated & enhanced edition of the very successful one of the same title by the same authors published by the same organization in 1997. This book is intended as a starting point for those considering lime as a building material & as a general reference to the broad range of uses for lime in construction. It shows how to make the best use of different types of lime whether extracted locally or transported from further afield. The book provides information that will assist manufacturers policy-makers investors suppliers & the builders & owners or users of the buildings themselves to understand the value of lime. ...

Hundreds of thousands of us renovate convert extend & improve our homes each year & one-third of all new detached homes are self-built. If you're looking to build your own home from scratch or work on your existing property this is the one & the only book that you really need. Building Your Own Home has been updated & expanded by David Snell acknowledged expert & guru in the field of self-build & it remains the best book on the subject. Packed with authoritative advice charts diagrams & photographs this fully illustrated bible contains everything you need to know from finding & buying a plot of land to explaining planning & building regulations financing the project buying materials & choosing the design. In addition it also gives an insight into the costs & problems encountered by self-builders in a varied collection of case histories. ...

This is a sewing handbook with 25 customisable dress silhouettes complete with three full-size patterns from the authors own line. The authors designs are favoured by musicians artists & actors such as Natalie Portman & Pharrell. Every pattern can be altered to fit different body types & tastes. Designer Wendy Mullin embraces the renewed interest in dresses by offering up a sewing handbook with 25 fully customisable variations of her favourite dress silhouettes complete with three full-sized patterns from her own line. From the perfect little black dress to a breezy summer tunic Wendy guides readers through the process of fitting customising & sewing dresses for every occasion. She explains how to assess body shape & provides suggestions about which silhouettes will flatter the most. She inspires readers to be their own designers as she shows how simple adjustments such as adding a collar changing a sleeve or switching fabrics can lead to endless sewing possibilities. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
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The Bulb Expert shows you how to get the very best from your bulbs both indoors & outdoors. From the ever-popular daffodils tulips & crocuses to more unusual varieties it offers tips on: Choosing the right bulbs with a complete A-Z. How to plant feed & grow bulbs. Using bulbs in containers beds & borders. How to get colour all year round. Dealing with bulb pests & diseases. ...

Discover Bulgaria Sleep like a monk & rise at dawn to see Rila Monasterys frescoes in the early morning rays Say dobur den" to cats lounging in the old-world side streets of Veliko Tarnovo Clamber up Belogradchiks majestic rocks & explore the defensive bunkers of the Roman Kaleto Fortress Lay down your towel at the best Black Sea beaches for swimming partying or relaxing In This Guide: Two expert authors 80 days of in-country research 35 detailed maps New chapter on Bulgarian wine Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews updates & traveller suggestions" ...

Thirteen centuries of history Byzantium beyond Eastern Bloc this gateway between East & West offers so much more. For beaches & banitsa " culture & "kashkaval " raise a "rakia" to diverse Bulgaria. This phrasebook will guide you along the way. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 countries. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
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The Bulgarian Phrase Guide" is designed to help travellers get the most out of their trip. Presented in a user-friendly style the guide focuses on the most popular & commonly used phrases & words. In-depth sections on shopping eating & drinking are supplemented by essential phrases to put the language into context helping you to say the right thing at the right time." ...

Twenty titles from the best-selling series presented in a bulging boxed set. Features all the best-selling Horrible Science titles from A-Z
- well from Blood Bones & Body Bits to Vicious Veg! Titles: Angry Animals Blood Bones & Body Bits Bulging Brains Chemical Chaos Deadly Diseases Disgusting Digestion Evolve or Die Fatal Forces Frightening Light Killer Energy Microscopic Monsters Nasty Nature Painful Poison Shocking Electricity Sounds Dreadful Space Stars & Slimy Aliens The Fight for Flight The Terrible Truth About Time Ugly Bugs Vicious Veg
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