Presents the story of the Ford 'RS' Escorts, a range of cars that remained in production and which started as an idea in a manner that has almost passed into legend.

This text covers the geological history of Britain from over 2000 million years ago to the present day. An introductory chapter covers basic geological principles, followed by chapters describing the rocks, minerals and fossils of each period.

Explores the variety of the classic British camper van. Looking at the classic vehicles of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, when motor camping holidays were at their most popular, this book features vans ranging from relatively simple fitted-out panel vans right up to some remarkably sophisticated, fully coach-built campers.

Deals with confident and defiant art. Written by a practising artist and tutor, this title contains examples, insights and practical advice about how to become more expressive and adventurous with your work. It is suitable for people who are serious about painting and want to develop work that is personal and exceptional in quality.

Offers a broad perspective on how to make the best of the precious resource of water in your garden. This book reveals how conserving water in your garden does not necessarily restrict the gardener to dry gravel beds, but can also involve lawns, leafy crops and flowery borders.

Gives you the ideas and advice you need to encourage wildlife back into your garden. This practical book explains the steps you can take to welcome more natural visitors and how to care and live with them.

With modern houses tending to have smaller gardens and many old houses with larger gardens being divided into flats, allotment gardening is becoming popular. From the basics of planning and design to suggesting the best crops to grow at different times of the year - this book guides different aspects of creating a thriving allotment garden.

The microlight aeroplane has brought flying within the reach of many. This updated handbook aims not only to prepare pilots for the PPL(A) Microlight examinations but also to teach them to fly safely and to develop understanding of meteorology, navigation, aerodynamics, and the legal dimension too.

Reveals the secrets of fast bowling and explains how it is possible to simultaneously bowl fast, straight, and accurately. This bowling manual explains what part of your body generates pace and why holding onto the ball longer is effective. It shows how to bowl effective bouncers and yorkers, and discusses what to do in practice and what to avoid.

Written by an experienced freelance estimator, Loft Conversions describes good practice in the building trade as it applies to home owners when tendering and managing projects undertaken by building firms and contractors.

The world of experimental and prototype aircraft throws up many interesting and unusual machines, and the aircraft manufacturers of the USA were no exception. Within a few years of the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903, World War One greatly accelerated the development of aircraft as the fighting machines.

Containing a series of some 270 specially posed photographs, the authors recreate the fighting men of the High Middle Ages set in their 15th century environment. Noblemen and armoured knights, officers and halbardiers, artillery and handgunners, and others are placed in realistic outdoor settings and historic interiors in Britain and Europe.

There are many reasons for keeping ducks and geese. Not only are they lovely to look at, they will entertain you with their antics and make perfect 'pets' for adults and children alike. This book covers topics such as selecting the right breeds housing, grass runs and ponds feeding, breeding, and showing and exhibiting ornamental waterfowl.

One of the main attractions of the VW Bus, apart from its iconic looks and rugged reliability, is the way owners take the bus to heart and into their family, and set about personalizing them through both exterior and interior design and styling.

Since the 1960s there have been revolutionary changes in fly fishing, characterized by huge advances in tackle, and in casting, watercraft and presentation skills. There are more participants worldwide in fly fishing than ever before and the sport is open for all to enjoy. Moreover, interest in flying fishing competition has also escalated.

Provides practical advice that can help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game.

This title, one of a series, provides training information for rugby and is aimed at both coaches and competitors. Each title covers fitness, nutrition, injury prevention and psychology, as well as over 100 team, group and individual drills.

Herbs can form an exciting, versatile and handy part of any garden - be it an ornamental display, a kitchen corner, a container or just a windowsill. This practical book explains how to plant and harvest your own herbs. It describes some forty herbs with their history and photographs, as well as instructions on how and where to grow them.

Covers various aspects of efficient consumption of energy in the home, including the following: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; and more.