Books published by David & Charles

With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, readers can discover all they need to know about the car they want to buy. The unique point system aims to help place the car's value in relation to condition.

This volume contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for converting a VW Transporter van or bus to a Camper. It gives advice on how to choose the best van for your needs and prepare it - how to plan the layout and choose fittings, how to fit an elevating roof, how to cut panels and fit utilities.

A guide for those aiming for balance and accuracy in their riding. Each of the 100 features includes a technique to work on and advice on what might go wrong and how to put it right. Over 100 photographs show common riding faults, such as tipping forward, weak lower leg position, heavy hands and incorrect application of the aids.

Presents 100 ways to train and care for your dog, and also an insight into dog psychology. This book talks about dog behaviour, the nature of different breeds, and how to build a happy, safe relationship. It includes advice on dealing with problem behaviours such as jumping up, aggression, excessive barking and refusal to come when called.

Best-selling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of English and American antique quilts - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Rolls. Each quilt design comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams.

25 adorable projects featuring bunnies, chicks, lambs and other springtime fabourites.

A practical guide that offers artists simple solutions to common drawing problems. It presents answers through annotated pictures and easy-to-follow technique demonstrations. It provides detailed solutions for common drawing problems including rendering trees accurately, drawing figures from life and how to recreate animal fur and feathers.

Highlights common problems and solutions to create effective drawings and paintings. This book covers a range of popular animals, including farm animals, wild animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The techniques demonstrated are applicable to watercolour, graphite pencil, charcoal, conte, pastels, acrylic, and gouache.

Including an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist, this is a trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques. The problem-and-solution format is easy to follow and designed to help tackle any landscape subject with confidence.

This book contains an extensive selection of step-by-step projects for making miniature food items for the 1/12 scale dolls' house. The techniques of working with polymer clay involve shaping, mixing colours, texturing and finally, baking it. All necessary tools and materials are also listed.

The story of one worker's time on the Triumph Production Testing team from 1960 to 1962, packed with amusing anecdotes about the obstacles associated with a tester's daily life. With guides to fixing problems still found on the 1960s models, and previously unseen photographs of machines restored by the author.

15 animal themed party cakes, from favourite pets to an elephant, fish and hedgehog. Lindy uses sugarpaste, buttercream and clever techniques to create the colours, textures, patterns and shapes that make animal cakes so much fun. Variation design ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes and delicious cookies continue the theme for a choice of party food

Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture.

Contains over one hundred time-saving designs.

The essential start-to-finish guide for knitters of all skill levelsincluding over twenty-five easy-to-follow projects. This indispensable reference includes: an overview of the yarns and equipment available todaya step-by-step guide to the basics, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patternscreative options like cables, fair isle, and laceembellishments, embroidery, and other new ideas for more experienced knittersan extensive stitch librarya wide selection of patterns and projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book With The Knitter's Bible, you can explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to make your knitting sessions not only easier but more enjoyable than ever.

This title shows how to use varying techniques to make necklaces, earrings, brooches, bracelets and hair ornaments. Detailed instructions accompany each project, with sections on the equipment needed, the techniques used and a list of suppliers.

Create greetings cards with a difference with this collection of 14 innovative novelty desgins that are as fun to make as to receive.