Books published by David & Charles

Fifty Railways that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating, beautifully presented guide to the train lines and rail companies that have had the greatest impact. Entries range from the Metropolitan Line, the world's first underground railway, to the Pacific Railroad, the first transcontinental railroad in North America.

Superhero feats and exhilarating fights are the climax of a comic book; here readers will learn to draw this fun and vital part of comic art. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained from running, swinging and flying through to fist fights, group rumbles, and battles.

A guide to photographing nature and wildlife. Suitable for different levels of photographers, it features 100 practical tips on various aspects of the genre. It offers advice on a wide range of subjects from capturing the actions of large mammals to snapping wild birds and flowers in the garden.

Cars can be expensive things, and deserve to be cared for properly. A clean and well-tended car will look better, be more pleasurable to drive, and have a superior resale value. This book is a step-by-step guide to the various elements of car care, from washing, waxing and polishing to engine cleaning and leather maintenance. Featuring illustrations and product recommendations, this is a must-buy for all car lovers.

Novel writing is a popular hobby. This book provides the would-be and starter novelist with various tools needed to get started. It provides a glossary of terms and listing of various publishing contacts needed by an author, from book publishers and agents to festivals and online links.

This book gives classic car owners the information necessary to make an appropriate and safe choice of lubricants from the vast and sometimes overwhelming range available today.

This is a practical guide to combining Japanese fabrics and traditional Oriental style with fast, super-easy techniques.

Create stunning modern quilts and quilted projects from jelly rolls, layer cakes and other pre-cuts fabric bundles. Featuring 25 small and large projects, each made from pre-cut bundles of fabric, including full sized bed quilts, bags and table runners.

Karmann Ghia built the majority of the original VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate. This book is THE essential guide to Beetle Cabriolets, now in an updated and revised new edition.The book also includes a chapter on the New Beetle.

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

The Essential Buyer's Guide carefully describes the 205 GTI models that enthusiasts love to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTI, through to the 1.9 GTI, and CTI cabriolet. When you consider a potential purchase armed with this book, it's just like have a Peugeot 205 expert by your side. Buy the right car at the right price.

A collection of cross stitch samplers and gifts that can brighten up every corner of your home.

A guide to creative photography, exploring over 50 photographic techniques. Using over 300 images, it guides you through the various techniques, from architectural details to online calendars, panning to polarizing filters.

A collection of fantasy-inspired designs such as wizards, witches, dragons and unicorns, that are intricately done with luxurious metallic threads and glittering beads. It helps you conjure up a variety of enchanting projects, ranging in size from small cards, gift bags and keepsakes to larger framed pictures, hangings and cushion covers.

Includes 30 fun sewing and papercraft projects that show how to create the cutest characters.

A collection of essential techniques and projects for sewers of different abilities looking to create the perfect slip covers to give their upholstery and furniture a stylish fresh look. It offers advice and tips and tricks that help you along the way.

Employing modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork and stitchery, this title presents 25 sewn gifts that are quick to make. It also includes gifts for friends, family and home, and Christmas gifts.

Examines an important quarter century of the American Station Wagon - a time when it evolved into a practical, yet sometimes luxurious family transporter or business vehicle. This volume covers the histories of the major, minor and obscure station wagon manufacturers and models. It also features images of rarer Canadian versions.

A collection of techniques and projects for sewers of all abilities looking to create the perfect curtains to embellish their homes. It includes twelve projects from a variety of designers that allow you to put the techniques into practise and create headings, valances, linings and pelmets for your curtains.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique points system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. Don't buy a TR7 or TR8 without this book's help!

Two designs from one Jelly Roll make the fabric go further and are ideal for smaller projects that are quicker to complete.