Gothic cathedrals are monuments to God witnesses to the historic power of the Church & symbols of the faith of the thousands of believers who contributed to their creation. They are also astonishing feats of construction & engineering from a period before steel-making machine tools & computer simulation; breathtaking in their scale & grandeur even hundreds of years after the religious impulse that produced them has largely faded away. How to Build a Cathedral is a visual exploration of the building of these masterpieces from the initial groundplan to the topping out of the spire. Illustrated throughout with beautiful engravings it looks at each element of the structure in turn explaining the process of construction & the methods that were used. At intervals though the book special gatefold pages offer a detailed snapshot of the evolution of the building as it rises into the heavens. A 16-page colour section allows for appreciation of stained glass & decorative stonework. With text written by a leading architectural historian How to Build a Cathedral is an illuminating portrait of the genius of the medieval architect. ...

If you are aspiring to build a racing car this could be the book that youve been waiting for! Tony Pashley revisits the path that he took in the Pashley Project articles in Race Tech magazine during the design & construction of two successful hillclimb cars but this time in great detail with a view to enabling the reader to carry out a similar exercise for themselves. Although hillclimb & sprint cars are the focal topic a lot of the book is applicable to race cars in general. The cars under discussion in the book are powered by motorcycle engines which are meeting with great success in the smaller racing car classes. The total process of building a car is described beginning with the selection & procurement of the engine. Chassis & suspension design is covered in a simplistic but adequate manner as the authors aim is to minimise the inclusion of involved calculations. Two recipes for chassis construction are illustrated in detail along with guidance on the processes of construction & a description of the required equipment. Following on from this the fabrication of the suspension is explained. Further chapters are dedicated to the remaining aspects of the vehicle covering transmission brakes fuel & coolant systems & electrics. The book is heavily illustrated with 200 photographs & extensive explanatory diagrams & tables. A vital addition to any would be kit car builders library. ...

Want to own your own home but not sure where to start? Need some friendly advice from a property professional? In How to Buy Your First Home property expert Phil Spencer takes the worry out of the property market. Breaking everything down into simple & achievable steps he makes this daunting process easy. Learn how to:
- Find your perfect pad
- Choose which mortgage is right for you
- Negotiate with estate agents & sellers
- Organise exchange & completion Including indispensable advice money-saving tips & an essential trouble-shooting section this guide covers everything a first-time buyer needs to know. & when its time to move on again this book will show you how to sell your home too.



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When emotions are high intelligence is low
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How to Catch a Prince When Sophies gorgeous boss discovered he was a prince she insisted Maxwell give his royal family a chance & tagged along to paradise. As soon as they arrived staid Sophie became sexy Sophie & their strictly business relationship became very personal...as personal as a royalbabytobe! Can this reluctant prince fling caution to the wind & finally give his heart to his Cinderella? Tammy & the Doctor Mike Sanchez cant believe the sweet cowgirl he met at his fathers bedside has transformed into this stunning brunette. The dreamy doctor isnt ready for a new romance but Tammy Byrds quickly changing his mind. Amid explosive secrets & a certain legendary feather bed Mikes tempted to have & to hold Tammy in his arms forever... ...

There once was a boy...and the boy loved stars very much...' How to Catch a Star' is a firm favourite with picture book readers critics & booksellers alike. The beautiful illustrations & enchanting story have won the hearts of children all over the world & was a dazzling debut for picture book star Oliver Jeffers. Now made available for the first time in a toddler friendly board format the youngest generation can enjoy this unforgettable story about friendship. ...

In this highly-accessible self-help book Big Issue founder John Bird explains his seven simple rules that could help you change your life. Whether you want to get a new job quit smoking stop drinking or go back to college How to Change Your Life in 7 Steps explains how you can take what you've been given & turn it into something you'll be proud of rather than spend your life wishing for everything you haven't got. For 99% of us life doesn't come knocking on the door; you have to go out & get it. But the trouble with aiming for the stars is that you're likely to end up in the gutter. John Bird has learnt through his work with the homeless that if you start by putting just 3% of your energy towards your final goal rather than a gutter-hitting 99% you will eventually make the changes you are looking for. John's six other rules are as straightforward as this first one ' Start With 3%'. He writes with passion about the dangers of thinking like a victim & of not telling the truth; he shares with us the importance of thinking for yourself & never putting others down & he encourages us not to define our successes by the failures of others & to recognise our own achievements. Written in his unique no-nonsense style this is a book about 'cutting through the bullshit & making the most of what you have.' ...

THE STORY CONTINUES in the fourth volume of Hiccup's How to Train Your Dragon memoirs.. . Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was an awesome sword-fighter a dragon-whisperer & the greatest Viking Hero who ever lived. But it wasn't always like that. Hiccup's memoirs look back to when Hiccup was just an ordinary boy & finding it very hard to be a Hero. Fishlegs has been struck with deadly Vorpentitis. The only cure is rare & almost impossible to find.. .a potato. But where on Berk will Hiccup find such a thing? Hiccup will have to dodge Sharkworms battle Doomfangs & outwit crazy Hooligans if he's going to be a Hero.. .again. How to Train Your Dragon is a Dream Works film starring Gerrard Butler America Ferrera & Jonah Hill out on DVD in October 2010 adapted from the best selling How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell. Read the rest of Hiccup's exploits in the How to Train Your Dragon series in How to Train Your Dragon How to Be a Pirate How to Speak Dragonese How to Twist a Dragon's Tale A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons How to Ride a Dragon's Storm & How to Break a Dragon's Heart. Check out the all-new Hiccup website at www.howtotrainyourdragonbooks.com It's the place to go for games downloads activities & sneak peeks! Read all about Hiccup & all of your favourite characters learn to speak Dragonese & train your own dragon to do tricks! ...

All professional animators know a handful of secrets that give them an edge in a production environment. How to Cheat in Maya" puts these secrets in your hands! Learn time & energy-saving techniques tested in real Hollywood productions in this book jam-packed with screenshots & scene files designed to get you up to speed quickly. From menus to modeling lipsync to lighting How to Cheat in Maya 2013 covers all of the methods available in the latest version of Maya. Get up to speed quickly & produce stellar results with these insider workflows. With new updated cheats for the latest version of Maya " How to Cheat in Maya" is an essential guide for amateur & professional 3D animators alike. Fully updated with gold-mine coverage including: expanded sections on production workflow all new chapters covering rigging cheats & Mayas referencing tools & brand new project files demonstrating production-proven techniques. The companion website

Includes:: complete scene files for exercises & techniques extra rigs Quicktime movies of full projects & video tutorials. NOTE: there is a problem with the companion web site. As Focal Press continues to work on this issue please visit http://www.kennyroy.com/public/ How-to-Cheat-in-Maya-2013.cfm for the scene files extra rigs & movies of full projects. We apologize for any inconvenience."

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A book for every climber (from beginner to expert) keen to improve their climbing; the things you really need to know without the clutter of an exhaustive ropework manual (and with a lot more helpful advice on climbing moves). The book

Includes:: a progressive series of exercises from simple to more complex movements to practice at your local climbing wall crag boulders or at home to improve all aspects of your climbing. Most of the exercises are intended for bottom roping or bouldering so you can drill the moves until they become second nature. The aim is to help you climb safer with more confidence & less effort than before. Theres advice on learning (how to make the most of your time spent practicing) & safety (what every climber needs to know). Basic footwork handholds & body position: the foundations of all the more complex moves like corkscrew rock-overs & the secrets of arete climbing. Resting: how to take time-out in some improbable places. Advanced techniques including exotic (but really handy) foot-locks & dynos as well as redpointing tips. Lead climbing: reading routes placing runners & sound tactics for success. Mind games: how to improve your confidence & conquer your fear of falling. & finally training: identifying your weaknesses & making yourself strong & fit to challenge your dream goal climb. The section on training young people will be of interest to any parent or coach. It contains progressive exercises & drills to help you get practicing straight away & to help these skills become second nature. It

Includes:: tips & techniques from the most basic steps to exotic (but very useful) foot-locks & chicken wing jams. It will appeal to a wide range of climbers.



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