The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America's Cup.High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, str...

Beginners will discover in these pages endless inspiration, comprehensive information, and fabulous color photos. Thirty-five projects, many with templates, range from practical (a Dotted Horse Utensil Holder) to whimsical (a clock that doesn’t tell time) to Holiday Easter “eggs” and splendid Christ...

This is the first comprehensive book written on the uses of InLace® resin inlay for gourd artists and wood turners. Chapters present carving techniques in gourds, mixing resin, insetting, sanding, and polishing. Step-by-step directions that can be applied to any gourd and five projects from contribu...

“This book covers growing, harvesting, and curing as well as crafting and finishing....The projects, are artistic and imaginative and cover all techniques of dealing with gourds.”—Library Journal. “Lots of inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd Cr...

Written for U.S. Army Special Forces to be used in the field. Chapters on incendiary systems tools and techniques, initiators, fuse cord, improvised string fuse and others. Chapters on incendiary materials napalm improvised paraffin sawdust, fire bottles and much more.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,       authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This book will show you how different types of motors operate and how electronic control devices can be us...

Classic spiral bound version of the 4th edition designed to lie flat while learning knot tying techniques involving both hands. A limited number of these books signed by the author are available. Professional medical and paramedical curricula include extensive training in aseptic and sterile techniq...

Gourds make the perfect three-dimensional canvas. With their varied sizes and shapes, they’re nature’s gift to the crafter, who can use a multitude of techniques to transform them into breathtaking pieces. Cut them, carve them, paint them, inlay them with stone, or embellish them with leather, fur,...

This book was written for gourd artists looking to improve their skills with the mini jigsaw with 221 colored images and step-by-step instructions for ten projects. By working through these projects, artists will build their confidence in using the mini-saw to execute techniques such as cutting tigh...

High Performance Sailing is now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of endorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racing yachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a new high-tech breed of 'apparent wind' fast racers has claimed the wat...