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The Red Baron 13 reviews
Peter Kilduff
David & Charles PLC, 2008
Red Baron's Autobiography
Great book! Great photos and an amazing life told by The Red Baron himself (translated into English, of course!).
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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face, Answers to Every Question You'll Ever ...86 reviews
Margaret Radcliffe
David & Charles PLC, 2006
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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask I love this book. I am a long time knitter who needs good directions and don't always get them. Hopefully, this book will fill the need to help me interpret some of the questionable directions I have found in pattens and make knitting a more enjoyable and productive hobby for me.
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Horses Never Lie73 reviews
Mark Rashid
David & Charles PLC, 2004
Another gem by Mark Rashid
Mark's books are easy to read and offer the thoughts and insights of a true horseman. His methods are gentle and honor the horse. Delightful.
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The Painted Quilt16 reviews
Linda Kemshall, Laura Kemshall
David & Charles PLC, 2007
Excellence in all subjects and Inspriational! A Definite 5-Star Book in My Library!
First off, all the other reviewers are right on the mark when it comes to this book, yet I wanted to add a few words that might help others choose this book for their library. For one, the page on the subject "Inspired to Design" is just the beginning of the subject covered in detail through the rest of the book, but its place at the beginning is so true - test projects on paper before using ...
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Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse14 reviews
Mark Rashid
David & Charles PLC, 2004
Goes beyond horsemanship
This is one of the books I will be reading more than once. I have read a few books on horsemanship and frankly I ended up choking a bit on all the different techniques and advices. Mark Rashid has the ability to let the reader learn for himself and to show us that the horses hold great power as friends and teachers. The storytelling form makes it easy and entertaining to read but gives very ...
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Considering the Horse61 reviews
Mark Rashid
David & Charles PLC, 2004
Recomended reading!
A very good book that has problems and solutions for issues with horses. All of his books that I have read have been well worth reading and this one is no exception.
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Bayonets9 reviews
Martin J. Brayley
David & Charles PLC, 2004
Bayonet paradise
It's a wonderful work. More information you will ever see anywhere. Beautiful and detailed photos that help a lot in identification. I'm enjoying so much reading it.
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101 Jumping Exercises18 reviews
Linda L. Allen, Dianna R. Dennis
David & Charles PLC, 2003
Evolution of jumping skills.
This book breaks the demands or jumping down into a logical progression of skills until it takes the insecure beginning rider into a confident partner to the jumping horse. If these lessons are followed correctly, it can also take a training level horse into a skilled show jumper. This book is a must for anyone interested int he discipline of jumping.
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Lee Frost's Panoramic Photography9 reviews
Lee Frost
David & Charles PLC, 2005
Outstanding book on Panorama techniques
This is an excellent book for those interested in making photographic panoramas. It is a little outdated, but still covers the basics of making panoramas with a digital camera. The author is british, so a little of the terminology seems a bit strange to Americans (in a delightful sort of way). It is chock full of beautiful panoramas and the author's explanations of how he made them are very ...
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Painting Flowers with Impact5 reviews
Julie Collins
David & Charles PLC, 2005
Painting Flowers With Impact: In Watercolor
I actually purchased this book for a friend. Our art teacher purchased it also. Very informative and well illustrated and written. I plan to purchase the book for myself soon.
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A Beader's Reference5 reviews
Jane Davis
David & Charles PLC, 2003
Exactly as Titled
This is a beader's reference book, full of great patterns for several types of stitches (brick, peyote, herringbone, crochet, etc.). It's not an instructional book, though it does include instructions for a couple of tubular stitches. Great pictures, great designs, and a great bargain when you consider the price of an individual pattern.
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Encyclopedia of Garden Design and Structure4 reviews
Derek Fell
David & Charles PLC, 2006
A great visual encyclopedia and a source of inspiration and ideas for your garden design
"When painters seek artistic development and inspiration they visit great art collections, like those in the Louvre, Paris, the Tate Gallery, London, and the Getty Museum, Los Angeles. When gardeners seek inspiration there is no one place to find a wide selection of styles and designs, hence the reason for this book..." Derek Fell wrote in "Encyclopedia of Garden Design and Structure: Ideas and ...
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Quilt It?7 reviews
Barbara Chainey
David & Charles PLC, 1999
A must have book for your quilting library
When it comes to the quilting part of making a quilt I usually struggle to find designs that will make the quilt stand out. This book has been a tremendous help for me in this area. It is well worth the price.
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Fast Quilts from Fat Quarters5 reviews
Barbara Chainey
David & Charles PLC, 2006
Fast Quilts from Fat Quarters
My, oh, my. I had no clue how wonderful this book was when I ordered it.
My 14 year old granddaughter picked up the book last week and shared how
many she wanted to make out of this one. It's sew easy instructions and
the speed in which you can complete any of these quilts makes it a book that I'm sure to use over and over again. Can't wait to find time to get one or more done.
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The Fantasy Illustrator's Technique Book7 reviews
Gary A. Lippincott
David & Charles PLC, 2007
A Fine Book for the Young Artist
This is a light-hearted, profusely illustrated book on the making of fantasy art, with a nice gallery of other artist's works in the back.
It is, though, not necessarily a book for present illustrators looking to get into the fantasy market; it is really more for a young person just starting out. Artists who are further along with fundamental skills in drawing and painting would benefit more ...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine4 reviews
Desmond Seward
David & Charles PLC, 1978
Excellent! For everyone!!
I love this book. I first read it two years ago, and I was hooked. Anyone remotely interested in Eleanor Aquitaine should definetly read this. It's fascinating and absorbing. Two thumbs up for Desmond Seward!
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African Violets3 reviews
Tony Clements
David & Charles PLC, 1988
Excellent book with much information for the novice!
Tony Clements' "African Violets" book is an excellent, one-stop reference with a wealth of information. Being new to the hobby, I found this guide amazingly useful. It features seven main sections, beginning with the history of African Violets (very interesting) and continuing through the basic topics of plant care and propagation. It includes sections on basic care, pests and diseases, ...
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Stash-Buster Quilts6 reviews
Lynne Edwards
David & Charles PLC, 2006
Great book
This is one of my favorite quilting books. There are many great ideas for quilts made from scraps and FQs. Most of them can also be made from yardage if you so desire. The photos are great, directions are clear, and most quilts feature variations. One of my favorite parts of the book is the detail on how each project was quilted. In the back there is a great section on making pieced ...
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Painting Country Gardens in Watercolour, Pen and Ink5 reviews
Claudia Nice
David & Charles PLC, 2002
The most recent in my collection!
I admit it: I am hooked on books by Claudia Nice. Pen & ink can be quite an intense media. Claudia Nice simplifies the techniques and conveys the instruction as only as master can, and does it in her trademark informal, friendly manner. Another aspect I love is her use of watercolor to bring her works to life. The reader gets the treat of two complimentary media in one book: pen & ink and ...
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