Modern Masonry provides a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone, as well as a broad understanding of materials and their properties. Simply and clearly written, the text covers the important aspects of the masonry trade including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of every type of masonry unit; accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds; construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry... read more

This compendium of hilarious contraptions will delight the eye as they weave and pump, spin and whir--all with basic lever-and-pivot constructions that even a beginner can make with the ease and success of an experienced woodworker. Includes complete instructions for more than 20 wonderful wind gadgets. "A delightful collection of projects for creative students and beginning woodworkers, illustrated with large, full-color photos. Includes traditional whirling ducks and airplanes, as well as a shakin' wind-powered Elvis and racing ... read more

This book educates and promotes safety in rotary wing aviation identifies the primary causes of helicopter accidents, gives examples, simple explanations, in-depth explanations and practical notes on avoidance and recovery includes original anecdotal accounts

Reprinted recently - very few copies available worldwide. Pic to come. Watch this space!

Showcasing more than 300 guns, from rifles and pistols to machine guns and grenade launchers, this 800-year visual history is the perfect gift book for anyone interested in firearms.

If you like to tweak, disassemble, re-create, and invent cool new uses for technology, you'll love Make, our quarterly publication for the inquisitive do-it-yourselfer. Every issue is packed with projects to help you make the most of all the technology in your life. Everything from home entertainment systems, to laptops, to a host of PDAs is fair game. If there's a way to hack it, tweak it, bend it, or remix it, you will find out about it in Make. This isn't another gadget magazine. Make focuses on cool things you can do to m... read more

A handy, quick-access guide to getting the most out of the iPhone 4 If you love all the great stuff that makes up the Apple digital lifestyle, you no doubt consider your iPhone 4 to be indispensable. The newest edition of iPhone Portable Genius is packed with the information you need to make this wonderful device even better. You'll find great iPhone tips at your fingertips-things like the latest hot app from the App Store, novel ways to control calls, and more-and they're all designed to make your life easier, save you time, and h... read more

The essential information every boater needs - onboard and at your fingertips. On the water, when questions arise, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers -fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated QuickGuide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic. This on-the-spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

This book does exactly what it says on the cover! This is the most comprehensive guide to identifying guns, for anyone who is likely to come into contact with any firearm that is in use today, covering modern service weapons to older guns still found today. With colour photography and detailed specifications from the world famous Jane

The Encyclopedia of Woodworking is the essential reference guide for the home woodworker. Those who have discovered the magic of working with wood will appreciate the practical and informative advice compiled in this full-illustrated and comprehensive volume. Topics covered include: common woodworking timbers; advice on buying tools and setting up a workshop; sawing, planning, drilling and sanding; woodworking joints; traditional wood finishes; veneering and carving; staining and distressing; repairs and restoration (including corr... read more

designed for the 'jack of all trades' technician, this unique book covers all five areas of industrial maintainance knowledge - general, mechanical, electrical, welding and preventitive maintainance - all in one complete volume.

Knots in Use is a bestseller amongst knotting books. Uniquely it shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. It covers all the most useful and practical knots, bends, hitches, whippings and splices in everyday use by anyone going to sea. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with Bill Beavis' exceptionally clear drawings make this a very user-friendly book. About the Author: Colin Jarman is a well respected freelance yachting journal... read more

The Easter Egg (hidden information normally put in a program for the amusement of friends) is nothing new to computer software, and once you've come across them on a DVD you'll be looking for them on every disc you've got. Film companies are now wising up to the amount of joy that can be had from the egg hunt, and are more regularly slipping in a few snippets of information and letting us root around for it. Sample text (edited): Daredevil (2 Disc Special Edition) Although he's probably more famous for his girlfriends (Gwyneth Palt... read more

Addresses the stains, cleaning, and household problems that may come about in each room of the house. This book also contains easy, do-it-yourself solutions, hints, examples, and listeners' questions and comments.

Learning 5939 (version 5): Word 2003 & Paint 5.1 - Produce computer graphics using base functions First published May 2005

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Unit Standards 2780 & 2781 (Version 5) : Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system / Manage and protect data in a personal computer system (Windows XP)

Produce computer graphics using base funcitons (Word 2002, Paint 5.1) For NZQA 5939

Manage and protect data in a personal computer systems (Windows XP) Unit Standard 2781.

Learning 111/107 (Version 5) : Operate a word processor/Produce text processed communications (Word 2003) First published January 2006.