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  Little Book of Land Rover

  Charlotte Morgan

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  Little Book of Land Rover takes a trip down memory lane and remembers the models that drove their way into the Nation s hearts.. Foreword by motoring historian Stephen Vokins, archivist at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, and one of the foremost authorities on the story of the legendary marque. Launched in 1948 the Land Rover had some unexpected owners including King George VI and Winston Churchill and once the British Army embraced it as their vehicle of choice, the Land Rover s place in motoring s hall of fame was secured The story started with the Series 1, but the family expanded with the arrival of the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Freelander not to mention the purpose-built variations for the military and emergency services so come on a journey to relive the birth of the 4 X 4. This is a fantastic 128-page hardback book celebrating one of the most iconic motoring brands in the world that celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008.

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  HMS Victory - First Rate 1765

  Iain Ballantyne, Jonathan Eastland

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  “A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the ‘wow’ factor . . . a brilliant showcase.”—Warships International Fleet Review   HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy’s achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year.   In this new series written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title will take the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel for example, the capstan, steering gear, armament, brody stove, cockpit, stern cabins are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists.   In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, her fighting career and her life prior to restoration and exhibition are all described.   No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series—a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life.  Nominated for the 2011 Mountbatten Awards   “In a precise and careful treatment, they cover the evolution of naval architecture, maritime warfare, and British strategy that led to the construction of the 100-gun ship-of-the-line . . . A valuable book for students of the age of fighting sail.”—New York Military Affairs Symposium

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  Experimental Nature in Acrylics

  Paul Bailey

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  New and experimental ways to capture landscape in acrylics.
  Landscape artist Paul Bailey's fascination with the natural world is sensationally conveyed in his colourful and semi-abstract paintings. In Experimental Nature in Acrylics, he reveals his techniques for the first time – making it simple for readers to produce their own work that is abstract, evocative and full of vivid colour.
  Through easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step demonstrations, Paul describes how to manipulate the medium in surprising – yet often simple – ways. Readers will learn how distil craggy cliffs, rolling farmland hills, tidal rivers or flat, open-skied wilderness in striking and unusual colour palettes. There are tips on how to paint organic shapes and using abstract elements in the natural landscape as the basis for a painting, and how to create a compositional sense of rhythm.
  Paul's beautiful and contemporary work appears throughout the book and acts as a masterclass in scraping, pulling, weathering and splattering the paint. As well as showing how to build layer upon layer, the process of construction and how to tease a sense of movement from a static image.
  This essential guide is a must for anyone wishing to augment their understanding of the acrylic medium and appreciation of composition and colour, and to liberate their own beautiful paintings.

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  The Special Relationship

  Frederica Hendricks Noble

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  The Special Relationship describes how one American woman fell in love with a British man and learned the rules of engagement in order to make her life in England successful. Are you thinking about dating (or marrying) a British man and heading off to the United Kingdom to be with him? Have you found your Mr. Darcy? This book offers insider tips and advice from an American who found her Prince Charming. Her beguiling "prince" affectionately refers to her as the "original Meghan Markle". This practical, easy-to-read, and sometimes humorous guidebook will help modern women better understand British men, English culture and how to create their own special relationship.

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  A Cowboy's Guide to Life

  Texas Bix Bender

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  Saddle up with the author of the popular Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On series as he drops some knowledge as only a cowpoke can. 
   
  Texas Bix Bender’s witty and straightforward western wisdom is collected here for a new generation of cowboys. Gems include:“Always drink upstream from the herd.”“If you’re ridin’ a high horse, there ain’t no way to get down off it gracefully.”“Sorry looks back. Worry looks around. Faith looks up.”“If you ain’t pullin’ your weight, you’re pushin’ your luck.”“Never be too quick to criticize yourself. It’s not fair to all your friends and relatives who are dying to do it for you.”

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  1001 Weird Facts for Canadian...

  A.H. Jackson

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  This delightful compendium presents all that is weird and wonderful about Canadian gardens. 
  		 
  Did you know we used to think tomatoes were poisonous?
  		 
  Did you know radishes are related to cabbage, broccoli and mustard? Discover all sorts of odd gardening facts.

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