Books published by David & Charles

"Fancy a wardrobe full of luxurious leather accessories without the painful price tag? This collection of 20 luxe leather projects is perfect if you're looking for original, high quality projects made from leather, all of which can be made on a domestic sewing machine or with hand stitching. Choose from small projects to get started such as a keyring, card case, small purse and super-useful earphone holder, right up to the ultimate leather laptop case and a really chic foldover clutch for instant style credentials. Learn all the skills you'll need to make these projects and be surprised at how little equipment is necessary to create these stunning leather makes. Impress friends and family with your hand crafted leather accessories--you'll never be short of ideas for what to make as the perfect gift for everyone in your life!"--provided by Amazon.com.

Modifying your car for increased performance? You need this book! It shows you how to easily measure on the road the gains and losses of changing air intakes, exhausts, cams and turbos. Also learn how to test suspension, brakes and car aerodynamics - accurately and at low cost.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Land Rover Discovery ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

This book an inside look behind the scenes at the top-secret planning, build-up, and spectacular success of Mike Hailwood's amazing comeback in 1978, 20 years after his debut at the age of 18. Written by his maisnager and friend, Ted Macauley, it is also a tribute to a remarkable man.

This book is a love story between people and their dogs, showcasing the special bond and relationship that is not only a privilege but a blessing. Stephanie's retelling of the stories, together with her lovingly-made felt models, demonstrate her respect for this unique relationship.

Buying a 1st-generation Discovery can be complicated. This book helps you identify potential problems, and explains the model variants to help you make the right choice. It aims to make the buying process, and subsequent ownership, both painless and enjoyable, and is an ideal guide for both enthusiast buyers and investors or collectors.

The essential reference to modern buttercream icing techniques, with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography, plus over 40 stunning cakes to make at home, from cupcakes to tiered wedding cakes. From the perfect buttercream recipe to creating textures, painting with buttercream, pattern transfers and stencilling with buttercream.

A history and description of the English narrowboat's traditional paintwork.

An edited photographic history of diesel and electric locomotives containing descriptions and quotes compiled by Geoffrey Kichenside.

Through following God's guidance, and with the power of prayer and reflection, everyone can free themselves from the forces of Satan and rectify the damage caused by breaking a covenant. This book shows not only how breaking a covenant limits opportunities and achievements in your life, but guides you on a path towards healing your past and claiming your rightful, successful future.