This handy-sized guide is an indispensable reference book for everyone from the novice to the craftsman & the outdoor adventurer. With everything from everyday knots to decorative & applied knots this pocket guide reveals what each knot looks like where you can use it & how to tie it. Each one comes with a short introduction about its properties easy-to-follow instructions & clear step-by-step photographs showing every single stage. Beginning with a chapter on different types of rope & the situations where they should be used (whether they are flexible tough are water resistant or can float) this comprehensive handbook spans simple knots like the Loop knot sewing knots like the Overhand knot moving on to climber's knots applied knots used to make rope ladders or netting & beautiful ornamental knots. Special sections are devoted to knots used for shortening ropes those for use as tackles for lifting & moving weights & importantly knots that can be tied with only one hand for emergency situations. This essential book will enable you to master 70 of the most useful knots with absolute confidence. ...

Wine has been a staple of tables around the world for over 4 000 years & in that time has developed into one of the most widely recognised & highly cultivated beverages in nearly every civilisation on earth. From the rice wines of Asia to the grape wines of Europe or honey wines of Africa wine is enjoyed by billions. For that reason many people seek out ways to make & enjoy their own wine from the comfort of their homes growing their own grapes & experimenting with a wide array of ingredients to facilitate one of the world s oldest domestic processes. Yet without the right instruction & resources wine making can result in just another pile of sour grapes. This book walks every potential winemaker through every process necessary in creating & enjoying wine from the comfort of your own home. From the basics of distillation to the ingredients used home-made wine can be on your table & wowing your guests in no time. You will learn all of the basics of home wine making starting with the wide array of ingredients available to you including grapes & berries. You will learn what all is required to start & operate a home winery & what you may be missing right now. The basic aspects of all red wines & white wines will be detailed for you giving you every bit of information you need to fully understand how the body & bouquet of each wine is supposed to taste & feel. You will learn how the grapes are pressed & how long you must wait between the pressing the addition of other ingredients & the bottling of the wine. We have also included a 16 page colour insert that features pictures from various & the wine making process. For this book more than a hundred wine makers winery owners & home wine experts were interviewed to gain a general overview of how wine making is done with details about the difference between each wine the right mixture of ingredients the better wine taste & the testing & trying of new things in each bottle. You will learn how to measure & affect the sulphur dioxide levels in your wine & ultimately how to take control of every aspect of your wines from taste to dryness to odour & colour. Everything you could possibly want to know about wine making & much more is presented in this complete guide for anyone with an eye for the hobby. ...

A peerless A--Z guide to the names places & events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien fully illustrated in colour throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith. J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy works The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings & The Silmarillion have delighted millions of readers over the years. Middle-earth the world in which the stories take place is as real & complex as our own. Events geography & names were created with care & loving attention by Tolkien who wanted every single detail of his books to fit into their total pattern. A belief in perfection the fun of the sub-creation & the desire to create something totally convincing involved him in map-making endless charts of dates & events & the development of his many invented languages. The Complete Guide to Middle-earth was designed to add to the enjoyment of the reader of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings & The Silmarillion by bringing together in an A--Z sequence facts & information about names languages places & events from these central books which will provide an indispensable aid to every readers discovery of Tolkiens world -- & the new edition has been enhanced by stunning illustrations courtesy of celebrated Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith. ...

This is a complete guide to primary swimming is designed to support school teachers with limited knowledge & experience of teaching swimming deliver the swimming component of the National Curriculum for key stages 1 & 2. Teachers already possess a range of skills & expertise that can be easily transferred into the pool environment & by demystifying the teaching of swimming this book allows them to teach it effectively safely & enjoyably. Time for the planning of swimming lessons can be limited & therefore this publication will become a constant source of reference for anyone involved in teaching swimming to children aged seven to eleven. This practical guide is spiral-bound & even printed on waterproof material allowing it to be used at the poolside without fear of damage. Teaching resource for non-specialist swimming teachers. ...

In The Complete Guide to Property Investing Success" you will learn all you need to succeed in property even in challenging times & why professional investors such as property millionaire Angela Bryant believe that now is the right time to buy property. The trick is to be ahead of the curve be ready for opportunities & buy while others are panicking! Statistics from all the main buy-to-let lenders show that in 2008 despite the credit crunch leading some to believe that the sky is falling experienced investors such as Angela are continuing to invest in property because they know that current market conditions provide some marvellous opportunities: sellers are more willing to accept big discounts!; rents are increasing!; competition is reduced! In todays world yesterdays strategies dont work. In this book you will learn the strategies you need to succeed in todays market including how to: source analyse & structure fantastic win: win property deals; plan & undertake thorough risk assessment; choose your mortgage & property with care; manage your properties & your tenants with expertise to ensure positive cashflow. & much more including an insight into the secrets of success that Angela shares throughout this refreshingly personal account of how to build a GBP10 million property portfolio." ...

Acclaimed as one of the best books ever published on the subject A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup" covers everything from basic facial makeup styles & simple scars & gashes to masks molds & cast-making: everything you need to know to create vampires zombies & other fantastical characters. This title is presented with clear step by step instructions & hundreds of color photos." ...

A new edition of the comprehensive practical handbook for students of sports therapy & anyone wanting a performance advantage. The Complete Guide to Sports Massage has been fully updated & is now in full colour with new photographs demonstrating massage technique throughout. Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief & treatment of muscle soreness & pain; the maintenance of muscle balance & enhanced flexibility; & enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Highly illustrated & packed with jargon-free information & practical tips this comprehensive manual

Includes:: principles & techniques of massage (including step-by-step instructions); injury management & post-massage care; & practical guidance on working at a sports event.

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The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated & revised edition
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- incorporates the latest cutting-edge research. Written by one of the countrys most respected sports nutritionists it provides the latest research & information to help you succeed. This sixth edition

Includes:: in-depth information & guidance on the following topics: maximising endurance strength & performance how to calculate your optimal calorie carbohydrate & protein requirements advice on improving body composition specific advice for women children & vegetarians eating plans to cut body fat gain muscle & prepare for competition sport-specific nutritional advice.



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The Complete Guide to Strength Training is essential reading for anyone wanting to increase strength & resculpt their body. Its unique combination of effective training methods & cutting-edge nutritional guidance delivers a comprehensive training programme adaptable to both beginner & advanced trainer alike. This fully updated fourth edition
Includes:: an illustrated step-by-step guide to over 70 exercises using both free & machine weights beginner intermediate & advanced training programmes eating to burn fat & gain muscle tips on motivation techniques & goal-setting.
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