This selection is designed to satisfy the curiosity of people interested in the plant & machinery they commonly see as they travel around the UK. Paul Argents selection

Includes:: diggers excavators backhoes rollers cranes demolition machines loaders dumpers & a road planer. The author shows products from most of the major manufacturers such as JCB Caterpillar Volvo Case Komatsu Hitachi Kubota & Liebherr. Each of the examples is seen at work in a full-page photograph. Pauls accompanying text gives details of the class of machine represented the work for which it is suitable & some technical specifications. The range of machinery is wide offering novice enthusiasts a chance to get to grips with many different types a springboard to a deepening interest in the plant & machinery at work every day in Britain.

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The latest book in the Know Your
- series is dedicated to mans best friend the dog. The 45 breeds selected by Jack Byard for his
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For each breed he dedicates two pages the left being a full page high-quality picture & the right giving a brief but comprehensive description of the appearance history & uses of each sheep. Only the size of a postcard the book fits perfectly into a rucksack or pocket so is ideal for the interested rambler who is keen to discover more about the flock fleeing from him at the time. Clear color photographs taken of sheep straight from the field illustrate the immense diversity within this species. ...

This is a new fully updated guide to traffic signs (last edition published 1995). This handy reference title illustrates & explains the vast majority of traffic signs that a road user is likely to encounter.A thorough knowledge of all traffic signs is essential for all road users not just new drivers or riders making this the ideal companion to ensure your knowledge is up-to-date. Although The Official Highway Code contains most of the commonly used road signs which are prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations it does not give a comprehensive explanation of our signing system. This is therefore a perfect complimentary title to The Official Highway Code. The last edition was in published 1995. It is a handy reference guide. It illustrates & explains the vast majority of traffic signs. It is suitable for all road users not just learner/new riders & drivers & supersedes ISBN 9780115516122. ...

These 44 models of train have been chosen to represent well-loved contemporary machines as well as a few unusual examples. Each machine has been photographed in the UK where most of them can be see working today. Accompanying each picture is a concise informative text which gives details of the history manufacture & engine specifications. This pocket-sized paperback is idea for a young or new enthusiast or simply the casually interested. ...

Chantelle Channy Allen is just about enduring her slightly bored teenage existence
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The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage" series will assist practitioners in the smooth & successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear & detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning & Development & encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand & develop their own knowledge & good practice. Practical ideas & activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday resources popular books & stories. Knowledge & understanding of the world cuts across all of the EYFS guiding themes & this book will encourage practitioners to think about & develop their own understanding of the implications for inclusion respect for oneself & for others irrespective of ethnicity culture or religion home language family background learning difficulties gender disabilities or abilities." ...

Liquid retaining structures are more vulnerable to corrosion problems & thus have stringent requirements against serviceability limit state of crack. The design procedures of these structures require significant empirical inputs from specialists. With the recent advent of artificial intelligence technology a coupled knowledge-based system can handle both the symbolic knowledge processing based on engineering heuristics in the preliminary synthesis stage & the extensive numerical crunching involved in the detailed structural analysis stage. This book presents a prototype coupled knowledge-based system for the design of liquid retaining structures... ...

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
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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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. ...