In the past slipcasting was primarily considered an industrial method. Today however ceramic artists are adapting its techniques to create a wide range of beautiful & highly individualised pieces. Sasha Wardell clearly explains & demonstrates the techniques involved & shows how they can be adapted for the studio workshop. This book gives the reader a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making & slipcasting. Examples of the work of an international group of artists are used to illustrate the breadth & versatility of the work that can be created. The images in this second edition have been updated to colour along with a newly revised chapter on individual approaches by well-known contemporary artists. ...

There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery & despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming & clever Baudelaire children read on... The Slippery Slope". Like handshakes house pets or raw carrots many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately the Baudelaires run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up & down a range of strange & distressing mountains. In order to spare you repulsion it is best not to mention any more regarding a secret message a toboggan a deceitful trap a swarm of snow gnats & a scheming villain." ...

There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery & despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming & clever Baudelaire children read on... The Slippery Slope". Like handshakes house pets or raw carrots many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately the Baudelaires run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up & down a range of strange & distressing mountains. In order to spare you repulsion it is best not to mention any more regarding a secret message a toboggan a deceitful trap a swarm of snow gnats & a scheming villain." ...

Emma & her brother Will are spending Christmas with their Dad on a last minute skiing holiday & Emma can't wait. Having been dumped by text after just one date with her dream boy Sam Harrson all she wants to do is escape. & of course there's always the chance that she'll meet a gorgeous Austrian hunk on the slopes... But having the skiing ability of Bambi on ice isn't going to help! ...

A comprehensive imaginary world of naughty academics & society girls. Penny Birch assembles her famous cast of naughty girls for a slippery & messy week of fun. Gabrielle the mischievous Poppy & their nurse Sabina receive a gift from Monty Hartle of one week at an SM boot camp in Wales. Gabrielle is doubtful but Poppy & Sabrina are keen so they go. The camp turns out to be a converted home hired for the purpose & is run by Mistress Kimiko a poisonous individual with a serious uniform fetish. According to the rules Mistress Kimiko has absolute authority save for the mysterious Master. The girls are assigned to the kitchens which is asking for trouble... ...

For the young Richard Bolitho the spring of 1778 marked a complete transformation for himself & his future. It was the year in which the American War of Independence changed to an all-out struggle for freedom from British rule
- & the year when Bolitho took command of the Sparrow a small fast & well-armed sloop of war. As the pace of war increased the Sparrow was called from one crisis to another
- & when the great fleets of Britain & France convened on the Chesapeake Bolitho had to throw aside the early dreams of his first command to find maturity in a sea battle that might decide the fate of a whole continent.

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Slough has undergone unprecedented levels of change during the last century & a half. When the railway came what had been a rural village became a small market town. When what had been a First World War motor depot developed into Slough Trading Estate in the 1920s Slough became an industrial town that quickly expanded beyond its old boundaries. This intriguing selection of over 200 photographs explores this transformation during the twentieth century with a few images & engravings from earlier times. The area covered by this book

Includes:: not only the town centre but also the districts of Chalvey Cippenham Langley & Colnbrook all now part of Slough Unitary Authority. As well as traditional postcard views of streets & churches the authors have placed an emphasis on the social development of the town. The photographs & other material in this book come from a wide variety of local sources including the Slough Observer the Royal Borough Museum Collection Slough Library & many local postcard collectors. This is without doubt a book that residents of Slough young & old alike will treasure for years to come.

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This excellent new series focuses on the ten new member states of the European Union
- Poland Estonia Latvia Lithuania Hungary
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Snow-capped peaks turquoise-green rivers & an Adriatic coastline inspired by Venice. Throughout Slovenia culinary & cultural sophistication hides behind a rural rustic charm. Mark Baker Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images destination highlights & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten tracks Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Outdoor Slovenia The Slovenian Table Slovenian Way of Life Climbing Mt Triglav We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

No one knows Slovenia like Lonely Planet. We were the pioneers of a Slovenia guide after all. We know the best ski spots in the Julian Alps the most blissed-out spa experiences in Stajerska the coolest white-water rafting in the Soca Valley & the spookiest caves in Europe. Whatever youre looking for this 6th edition will tell you all you need to know. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Local Tips & regional itineraries get you to the heart of the country Expanded activities coverage shows you how to get the best out of Slovenias exciting landscapes Color Highlights help you plan your trip ...