Books published by The Crowood Press Ltd

Whether you are just starting out in the hobby of scenic railway modelling, or are more experienced and are revamping an existing layout, this volume guides you through the art of using materials to create model scenery. It shows you how to create realistic cuttings, natural rocky outcrops, grassy hillsides, steep cliff faces, and waterfalls.

Suitable for all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals, this book covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to getting started; a discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; and more.

Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those who wish to exhibit their work.

Presents an historical introduction to the use of black powder firearms, from the primitive smooth-bore musket to breech-loading cartridge guns, as well as a primer on their practical use for today's black powder shooters.

Offers an introduction to the world of microlight flying that has endeared itself to several generations of pilots.

Suitable for aspiring boxers, this title shares tips and suggestions on how to improve skills and maximize performance. It includes tips and training methods that allow you to master the individual nuances of boxing to give you the winning edge.

Includes news reports that highlights spiralling energy costs, accelerating energy consumption, serious concerns over fuel security and fears that oil production may soon decline. In this title, all such reports are set against a background of the most serious threat to the world today - global warming and the devastating impact of climate change.

Intends to explain the complexity of this subject in terms that the lay person can understand, and help the horse owner to have confidence in discussing foot-related issues with their vet or farrier/trimmer.

Suitable for anyone who keeps quail or who is thinking about starting out, this title covers all key aspects of responsible quail husbandry, and explains how to set up and equip your quail house and pens, how to care for your birds, and how to breed and raise young hatchlings through to healthy adulthood.

A guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto trails and mountain paths for the first time.

Suitable for those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, this title provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this sport. It guides the reader through all stages and levels of racing, from beginner and club to professional level.

Tells stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the evocative MG octagon badge.

The Land Rover has become an icon across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity. This book charts sixty-five years of Land Rover development in comprehensive detail, bringing the story right up to date with the Defender variants.

Covers the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others.

How do you go about illustrating a children's book? Where do the ideas come from? How do you illustrate a narrative? How do you get published? This book deals with these questions.

Welding is an essential technique for a wide range of jobs in the workshop. Whether you are new to welding or ready to try the more advanced techniques, this guide gives a thorough introduction to the method, and suggests ways of improving your skills to achieve professional and safe results.

Weddings are beautiful and exciting occasions, but they are a tense challenge for the photographer. This book explains how to take romantic signature shots, as well as how to capture the spontaneous moments of the day. It gives tips to managing the day and covers the small details that can ensure your photography is cherished for a lifetime.

Every continent, country and region in the world has magnificent landscapes to photograph. This book describes how best to look at a scene and work with the elements within it to produce images that really encapsulate those elements and describe in visual terms the expanse, depth and beauty of a place.

'David has a huge passion and knowledge of endurance running. His dynamism and expertise come across brilliantly in this extremely well written, useful and entertaining book.'Dan Robinson, four times Olympic and World Championship marathoner, and 2006 Commonwealth Games marathon medallist.