Books published by David & Charles

8 fun and simple projects to make with ready-made wool felt this Christmas. Festive projects include a gingerbread house, candy cones and a modern Christmas wreath alongside simple projects to make as gifts - including picture frames and necklaces - all with templates and easy-to-follow instructions.

Extracted from popular designer Helen Philipps' bestselling book Pretty Patchwork Gifts, this festive collection draws all the Christmas designs into a low-price, high-value collection, perfect for the holiday season. Eight simple sewing patterns include designs for a stocking, doll, mouse toy, gift bags, tree decorations and more.

For all owners - and would-be owners - of three-wheeled Morgans, this is an invaluable book, packed with genuinely useful information.Starting with a detailed look at the Morgan motor company's history, Ken Hill goes on to describe the marque's motorsport record, and thoroughly chronicles the evolution of all three-wheeler models since 1910.

Want to modify, restore or maintain your car at home? This book is a must-read that covers the complete setting-up and use of a home workshop. From small and humble to large and lavish - this book shows you the equipment to buy and build, the best interior workshop layouts, and how to achieve great results.

This book showcases the original work of the late Simon Owen, whose intricate cameos bring racing car liveries to vivid life. The book contains over seventy computer-generated graphic compositions of evocative racing car liveries, each of which is supported by a related quote or anecdote from a legend of the motor racing world.

The moving and powerful story of Lily: a dog who was born unable to survive unaided. But her owner's intensive, creative management of her rare disability has given her a life worth living, and may inspire others not to give up on animals with other life-threatening conditions. As a therapy dog, Lily greatly enriches the lives of others.

This book tells the complete history of Moto Guzzi. From Carlo Guzzi's Tipo GP of 1920, to the MGX-21 Flying Fortress nearly 100 years later, every Moto Guzzi has been unique and charismatic. But the road hasn't always been smooth and Moto Guzzi has survived many ups and downs.

The inspirational story of Calgacus, a dog-to-dog aggressive Bull Mastiff, and a first-time dog owner. Learning how to understand Calgacus and encouraging him to direct his own learning alongside clicker training, TTouch, trick training, and lots of fun, allowed him to conquer his issues, and find joy in playing with other dogs.

A collection of easy-to-follow knitting patterns for six super cute pairs of animal socks. Knitters will adore these designs for ankle- and knee-length socks featuring six different animal designs, including a fox, cat, pig, koala, owl, and panda. In addition to the six patterns, there are basic knitting instructions and step-by-step photos showing all the necessary techniquesso even novice stitchers can start knitting straight away.

Blooming marvellous cake decorating ideas for all seasons... made with delicious buttercream! This stunning collection of over 50 floral buttercream cake decorating projects is brought to you by the world's leading instructors of buttercream techniques, Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes, bestselling authors of The Contemporary Buttercream Bible.

An engaging collection of short stories featuring some of the more unusual products that came out of Longbridge, such as the 40hp motorcar, probably the first motor home ever built, and the bi-plane small enough to keep in your garage.

This is the first book that shows you how to fit air suspension to your car. It covers both theory and practice, and includes the step by step fitting of a custom air suspension system. If you want the best ride and handling for your road car, this is a must-read book.

A sewing expert and marathon runner offers sewing patterns and blocks, as well as step-by-step instructions to help you create your own amazing activewear. Make your own unique activewear sewing wardrobe that's perfect for your workout. Choose from thirteen different styles including yoga pants, crops top and running leggings designed by activewear sewing expert, and marathon runner, Melissa Fehr. Whether you're a runner, a cyclist or a gym bunny, or you're simply looking for the perfect pair of slouchy leggings for elegant lounging, this collection of sewing patterns is for you. Learn all about how to choose the correct fabric for activewear sewing and discover expert tips on working with performance fabrics like Lycra and spandex. Before you know it, you'll have a truly unique workout wardrobe to wear while you work up a sweat!

The desire for human connection is a fundamental need. For some, however, the closest they come to this connection begins with a dog. This is the story of six abandoned dogs, who ended up living together and inspiring the development of the unique K9 Project. The story of the people they met, the ones they helped, and the ones they couldn't.

The compelling story of Max Reisch and Helmuth Hahmann's journey across Asia in 1935 in a Steyr 100. It is a story of adventure and discovery, revealing the countries, people and problems that they encountered along the way. With stunning period photographs, this book provides a historic and fascinating insight into a pre-WW2 world.

The Escort RS Cosworth became Ford's most successful model since the legendary Escorts of the 1970s. The combination of Cosworth power, 4WD transmission, and an effective aerodynamic package made it a Rally Giant in all conditions, making this generation of Escorts the most effective rally car that Ford had produced at that time.

Extreme crochet is not for the faint hearted. Imagine the biggest hooks, the chunkiest yarns and some stuff that's not even yarn at all and you're on the right track. Extreme crochet is fun and addictive, quirky and thought-provoking. And immensely satisfying.  Choose chunky, high-loft woollen yarns, or fabric and T-shirt yarns, string, rope, washing line or even make your own. If it’s long and cord-like, then you can probably crochet with it.  So what can you do with extreme crochet? Anything you like! It's perfect for maxing out the classics; want a cushion? Super-size it with big yarn. A blanket? Whip up one in a day with mega wool. A necklace? Walk on the wild side with funky T-shirt yarn.  Extreme crochet doesn’t have to mean that everything you make is massive, just that everything you make is awesome.  This book will initiate you into the world of extreme crochet. It will show you how to work with a variety of traditional and contemporary materials, alongside a whole range of big hooks to create beautiful home wares and fashion accessories.  Remember: this is a double knit-free zone!

Ollie and Nina are real dogs and do what all real dogs do, but their daft Dad has taken the liberty of recording their silly goings-on in a cartoon strip called 'OLLIE AND NINA AND'. Their stories are real, of course, but told with just a pinch of artistic license, you understand.

The compact Jaguar saloons of the '50s and '60s epitomised the image and resulting success of the Jaguar marque. This book provides an insight into the background, development and features of the Mark 1 and 2 cars, and is beautifully illustrated with superb archive images and modern studio photography.