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The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots

ISBN: 9781910723838

Author: Peter Owen    Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books

21 essential knots for everyday use indoors or outdoors This compact little reference book includes knots for a wide range of functions, from home to work, hobb...


21 essential knots for everyday use indoors or outdoors This compact little reference book includes knots for a wide range of functions, from home to work, hobby to play activities. No knot-tying jargon is used, no baffling technical terms – just simple step-by-step instructions and outstandingly clear line drawings. Among the knots in this book are: Overhand knot, Heaving line knot, Reef knot, Sheetbend, Fisherman’s knot, Figure-of-eight loop, Bowline, Three-part crown, Sheepshank, Half-hitch, Clove hitch, Constrictor knot, Pile hitch, Highwayman’s hitch, Waggoner’s hitch, Timber hitch, Double-loop knot, Uni-knot, Blood knot, Square lashing – and more!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 80


Dimensions: 105 x 152 mm


Publication Date: 13-09-2019


Tag: Reference
$17.99
Teach Your Dog Maori

ISBN: 9781912631247

Author: Anne Cakebread    Publisher: Y Lolfa

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 50+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Maori with your best furry friend. Suitable ...


A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 50+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Maori with your best furry friend. Suitable as a first introduction to Maori for learners of all ages, for tourists who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words when visiting New Zealand, and as a revision book for adults who haven't used their Maori for a while. Many of the words and phrases can also be used in non dog-related situations!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 112


Publication Date: 05-10-2019


$17.99
The Anniversary Book

ISBN: 9781913159184

Author: Steve Palin    Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books

To have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do pa...


To have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part... Any couple who have stayed together happily over the years have much to celebrate. Steve Palin, author and artist of the bestselling book A Murmuration of Starlings, displays here which gifts, modern or traditional, mark which particular anniversary of 'staying together', from the romantic first to the romantic last... The symbols and themes of love are explained and beautifully illustrated - from flowers, gemstones, practical or luxurious gifts to large or small love tokens. In watercolours and words are the gifts you might like to give on your anniversary, for each passing year.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 96


Dimensions: 143 x 168 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2020


$26.99
Green Clean Your Home

ISBN: 9781913159177

Author: Manfred Neuhold    Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books

You want your home, your clothes and your car to be really clean. You don't want to put harmful chemicals down the drains, nor to breathe them indoors. And mayb...


You want your home, your clothes and your car to be really clean. You don't want to put harmful chemicals down the drains, nor to breathe them indoors. And maybe you would like to save money at the same time, and to enjoy the creative satisfaction of making your own simple cleaning agents. Not only does Austrian author Manfred Neuhold tell you what works, he explains in plain English WHY it works. Which means you can clean better... Here are 160 easy, illustrated recipes to inspire you to make all your own basic cleaning products such as: - washing up liquids - rinse aids - fabric conditioners - toilet cleaners - dishwasher powders And the specialist stuff: - anti-flea carpet cleaner - wine stain remover - car air fresheners - anti-mist window and mirror cleaners - sweat-mark removers - car seat cleaners - rust removers - lingerie handwash liquid


Bind: hardback


Pages: 224


Dimensions: 189 x 246 mm


Publication Date: 15-05-2020


Tag: Reference
$49.99
Training Humans, Teaching Dogs

ISBN: 9780473650780

Author: Emily Dustan   

o No Harm; Cause No Pain; Create No Fear. When it comes to training puppies and dogs there are no quick fixes or shortcuts. Just patient people willing to put t...


o No Harm; Cause No Pain; Create No Fear. When it comes to training puppies and dogs there are no quick fixes or shortcuts. Just patient people willing to put the time and effort into allowing their puppies and dogs to reveal their uniqueness. This easy-to-follow book shares contemporary science-based positive reinforcement training methods. This book implores owners to ignore outdated training styles, dispel myths, and instead understand how their pets communicate and how the dog “thinks”. Training humans, teaching dogs is a timeless reference that should have pride of place in every pet lover’s bookshelf. Buy your copy today and take your first step on the path to creating that special bond between you and your dog.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm


Publication Date: 01-12-2022


$35.00
Pruning Fruit Trees : A Beginners Guide

ISBN: 9780473441197

Author: Kath Irvine    Publisher: Fern Publishing

Pruning Fruit Trees: A Beginners Guide is here to unbundle the complicated world of pruning and provide step-by-step instructions to beginners. Calm trees is th...


Pruning Fruit Trees: A Beginners Guide is here to unbundle the complicated world of pruning and provide step-by-step instructions to beginners. Calm trees is the overall aim. A less is more approach to cutting with a focus on training as well as pruning. This doesn’t mean wild, woolly things that need ladders – compact and productive are our guiding lights. The goal of this guide is to school you in the basics and bring an understanding of the seasonal rhythm of fruit trees. A strong start to your pruning journey!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 75


Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm


$30.00
Clicker Training for Rabbits Guinea Pigs and Other Small Pets

ISBN: 9781620083871

Author: Isabel Muller    Publisher: Companion House

Clicker training isn't just for dogs! An interesting and informative guide to train your rabbit, hamster, gerbil, rat, or other small animal, learn how to teach...


Clicker training isn't just for dogs! An interesting and informative guide to train your rabbit, hamster, gerbil, rat, or other small animal, learn how to teach them tricks and follow commands with a click. Also included are clicker training methods to conquer a pet's particular fears or manage certain stressors. You'll also understand which exercises are most suitable for each animal. Organised according to the level of difficulty, this training manual is the perfect resource to unlock a side of your pet you've never seen before!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 96


Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-02-2023


$34.99
Rapu Kupu Word Search

ISBN: 9798842669257

Author: Tina Macnicol    Publisher: Rapu Kupu

Welcome to Rapu Kupu, the ultimate book of challenging and fun conundrums for Maori language learners and puzzle-smiths alike! 50 puzzles and over 550 high freq...


Welcome to Rapu Kupu, the ultimate book of challenging and fun conundrums for Maori language learners and puzzle-smiths alike! 50 puzzles and over 550 high frequency kupu (words) to learn, translate and find. Rapu Kupu makes learning te reo Maori fun. Study lists are provided with kupu grouped into familiar themes (food, natural world etc). Every puzzle has 16 kupu hidden and large print for stress-free searching. Relax and learn te reo with Rapu Kupu - the perfect way to inspire and support everyones journey to fluency in te reo Maori.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 92


Dimensions: 215 x 279 x 10 mm


Publication Date: 30-11-2022


$24.99
CIA Paramilitary Operations in Tibet: 1957-1974 (Asia@War 35)

ISBN: 9781804510216

Author: Ken Conboy    Publisher: Helion & Company

From training camps in the Colorado Rockies to clandestine operations in the Himalayas, this book introduces readers to one of the CIA's most remote covert camp...


From training camps in the Colorado Rockies to clandestine operations in the Himalayas, this book introduces readers to one of the CIA's most remote covert campaigns of the Cold War. This is the story of how the US government - primarily through the CIA and often in cooperation with India - came to harness, nurture, and encourage Tibetan defiance in one of the most extreme covert campaigns of the Cold War. In particular, it details an important chapter in the CIA's paramilitary history. In Tibet, new kinds of equipment - aircraft and parachutes, for example - were combat-tested under the most extreme conditions imaginable. New communications techniques were tried and perfected. In many cases, these lessons learned would be applied to other Cold War battlefields like Vietnam, Laos, and elsewhere. Tibet, therefore, became a vital proving ground for CIA case officers and their spycraft. AUTHOR: Kenneth Conboy was South East Asian policy analyst and deputy director of the Asian Studies Centre in Washington D.C., 1986-1992. Since then he has held roles in risk management companies in Indonesia, and he currently serves as Risk Management Advisory Country Manager in Indonesia. He has written a number of books about war in Asia, as well as several articles. 45 b/w photos, 18 colour photos, 3 colour profiles, 3 maps


Bind: paperback


Pages: 82


Dimensions: 210 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 18-11-2022


Tags: History   Military   Reference
$55.00
The Darkest Hour Volume 2 (Asia@War 33)

ISBN: 9781804510230

Author: Michal Piegzik    Publisher: Helion & Company

The Darkest Hour presents the Imperial Japanese Navy offensive in the Indian Ocean area in March-April 1942, the main goal of which was to destroy the Royal Nav...


The Darkest Hour presents the Imperial Japanese Navy offensive in the Indian Ocean area in March-April 1942, the main goal of which was to destroy the Royal Navy in the Far East and achieve domination on the western flank of the Pacific War on the eve of the Battle of Midway. The bold operation by two Japanese task forces (Kido Butai and Malay Force) in the Indian Ocean would only be possible with the fall of Singapore in February and the Dutch East Indies in early March 1942. From the strategic point of view, the Japanese offensive in the Indian Ocean was the only moment in the Second World War when the Axis forces could coordinate their efforts to severely threaten the position of the British Empire in the crucial Middle Eastern and Indian theaters. Volume 2 of The Darkest Hour describes the movements of the invincible Kido Butai, consisting of five aircraft carriers and their escorts, that expected to crush the British bases on Ceylon and once and forever destroy the main core of the Eastern Fleet. The chaos provoked by the Kido Butai would then become a great opportunity for the Malay Force to cut off the British shipping routes in the western part of the Bay of Bengal. The Darkest Hour is the first systematic attempt to describe this less-well known part of the Pacific War by researching both British and Japanese archive documents and other sources published in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, and India. The second volume examines the Japanese aerial assault upon the British bases on Ceylon, and the attacks against the carrier HMS Hermes, cruisers MS Cornwall and Devonshire, and the destroyer HMAS Vampire. The Darkest Hour Volume 2 includes extensive tables detailing the composition of the Japanese air attacks and is illustrated with photographs and with color artworks of the ships and aircraft involved.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 80


Dimensions: 210 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 25-08-2022


Tags: Military   History   Reference
$55.00
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