Books published by The Crowood Press Ltd

Presents a thorough guide to the weapons forms.

Provides practical advice to archers showing them a path to success in their competition performance, taking them from keen weekend competitors to top athletes in the world arena.

Suitable for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial arts, the traditional Asian martial arts and those who seek to learn more about the techniques, philosophy and history of the fighting arts of the Samurai.

Britain has a long and rich tradition of woodcrafts and what, since about the 1970s, have been called the 'greenwood crafts'. This book focuses on using wood that contains sap and that is easy to work with simple hand tools to produce beautiful and useful products.

What does a horse think, what does it see, hear, smell and feel, and how do emotions affect the horse s existence? This book helps the reader take the first step on a journey of discovery. If we can understand the way horses see the world in every sense of the word we can unlock the key to their emotions.

Dr. Ulrike Thiel examines important questions. With the use of exercises and astute comparisons, Thiel gives readers an eye-opening tour of the realm of the ridden dressage horse, ensuring we all work to make the job of "being ridden" part of a mutual pursuit-a dance involving two engaged and caring partners, a friendship binding mind and body.

Towing a horse trailer is not something to be taken lightly, but neither should you be scared of trying. This book, now in its third updated edition, explains how to buy and use a trailer safely and within the law, covering all the topics a responsible horse owner needs to know in a clear and concise way, supported by photographs and diagrams.

Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt of riding the air currents with the view stretching to the horizon, and with barely a sound to disturb the moment. This book guides you through the first steps to realising that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this sport.

The grass/clover ley plays a central role in most organic farms, since clover is the foundation stone for the whole farm system through its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. As well as providing an essential forage resource for farm livestock, grass/clover swards also form the basis of sustainable organic arable rotations.

Provides a detailed record of types of rural buildings and advice for conversion, including retention of period features where appropriate.

This book is the fascinating story of one woman's two very different lives, the duties of a nun's day, and the spiritual aspects of convent life. These are interwoven with the trials and tribulations of life in a new and alien world, as the author is confronted by fashions, interventions, politics and art that are totally unfamiliar to her.

Covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. This title introduces basic terms and equipment, advises on conditioning and care of fresh materials, and explains the elements and principles of design. It demonstrates classic and contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions and over 600 full-colour photographs.

Design is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity? This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo or commercial making, and introduces the techniques needed to make ideas happen. It shows how the simplest decisions can become powerful ideas on screen.

Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teaching essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up and positive mindset. Many top drivers continue to enjoy karting for fun and fitness. This title deals with this topic.

Records the vast coaching knowledge accumulated over many years from one of fencing's great masters. This book helps the aspiring fencer improve, and also the established fencer who may be looking for new ideas and techniques for their training.

Provides practical advice for anybody who is contemplating the purchase, restoration or even the building of a wooden-framed vehicle.

Explains the fundamental principles of drawing before guiding the reader through the advanced methods of painting a horse. With illustrations throughout in graphite pencil and oils, this book informs and helps every artist who wants to improve or develop their equestrian work.

An invaluable guide for professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in traditional tailoring.

Costumes designed and made for devised or physical drama, for contemporary circus or for dance, differ radically from the more traditional costume work produced for naturalistic performance. For those working in the field - whether professional or student - these differences present challenges that this book seeks to highlight and explain while offering effective solutions to overcome them.

A History of the English Language in 100 Places is a joyous ride through time, where readers can criss-cross the British Isles and the world at large to land in a hundred contrasting places and light on a hundred wonderful topics that bring the extraordinary story of the English language alive.