Books published by The Crowood Press Ltd

For those living in Britain between 1939 and 1945, the war was an ever-present reality. Huge numbers of objects relating to the war effort at home were manufactured and became commonplace in homes up and down the land. This work talks about this issue.

An accessible bowling manual that any seam or swing bowler playing at any level can understand. It reveals the secrets of fast bowling and explains how it is possible to simultaneously bowl fast, straight and accurately.

Intended for sea trout anglers, this book contains information, tips, and advice for those who wish to improve their sea trout fishing. It includes information on how to fish at night, in rivers with low-water conditions, in estaurine and coastal waters, and sea and freshwater lochs, along with a discussion of tackle and tactics.

Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties, and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned, and constructed. It describes the range of tools and equipment needed, and also details the constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving.

Contains information on about 90,000 watchmakers working between the late sixteenth and early twentieth centuries. This directory is useful for watchmakers and clockmakers, collectors, dealers, museums, historians and libraries. Working dates include, where known, dates and places of birth, apprenticeship, freedom, marriage and death.

"Making Stage Props" is a title for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them.

The good-looking DB7 was by far the most numerous of all Astons. Developed under the ownership of Ford, it was intended to add a higher-volume strand to Aston Martin's range, and when the good-looking car was launched in 1993 it soon became obvious that this was sound policy. This book tells the story of the family of sports cars.

Deals with one of the finest sporting firearms ever invented - the shotgun. This title includes various types of shotgun that ranges from the sidelock ejector, to the everyman gun, the humble economy single barrel.

A guide to designing scenery of various kinds for a variety of stages. It takes you through the process of turning initial ideas and sketches into final sets that enhance the audience's understanding of the play. Photographs of stage sets are included, together with illustrations, stage plans, technical drawings, and models and colour renderings.

Aimed at swimmers of various levels of ability, young or old, novice or expert, coaches, and trainers. This book explains the sport of swimming, and analyses the strokes from the beginning stages through to advanced competition. It is illustrated with underwater and above-water colour photographs.

This is a handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to the ancient craft of blacksmithing, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills.

Riding a Dressage Test demystifies the requirements for dressage competition at preliminary, novice and elementary levels. The international dressage judge, David Trott, explains in an easy-to-understand way exactly what the judge expects to see in the different movements of the tests. In addition, an example of each test movement is given, with comprehensive guidelines for riding the movements correctly. This book, together with its stable companion, Preparing for a Dressage Test, is essential reading for both trainers and riders and will help competitors to maximize their test-riding potential.

A remarkable photographic recreation of the appearance of the Norse explorers, invaders and colonists of 8th-11th century Europe. The combination of specialist photography and ''living history'' societies allows us to study and record the appearance and lifestyle of the Vikings: the Norse costume, weapons, armor, tools and homes. Europa Militaria Special 6.

Tae Kwon Do is a sport, a martial art, a fun way to keep fit and a means of self-defence that is suited to the modern age. Topics include: the grading system; the stances, weapons and vulnerable points of the body; and the training principles for strength, flexibility and speed.