Books published by The Crowood Press Ltd

This is essential reading for parents-to-be. It reveals the meanings of over four thousand names, both well known and less well known, and explains their origins from many languages, ancient and modern. With this book you can discover the real meaning of your own name, and find the perfect name for your baby.

A guide to river fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the rivers of the UK. It includes topics such as: the history of river fly-fishing; the types and natures of the streams and rivers in which trout, sea trout and grayling are found; the behaviour of the fish and of the creatures they eat; tackle, equipment, flies and knots; and more.

In this book, the author has dealt with the usual faults likely to develop in each type of movement in general use; from the lordly grandfather to the humble alarm. All the tools and equipment are described and illustrated, together with the ways of using them.

A comprehensive guide to training a Border Collie both for agricultural work and sheep dog trialling. Containing tips and advice and illustrated throughout, this title aims to offer a key to understanding this unique breed and developing a perfect working partner and companion.

This guide to the recognition and treatment of ailments in cattle features a clear, concise text built around a range of specially taken colour photographs.

This is an illustrated guide to bass fishing. Both shore and boat fishing, close inland and far out to sea, are covered. The book includes advice on equipment, bait, techniques, fishing with lures and where to look for the fish.

The idea of combining fibres with clay is not a new idea but the use of paperclay is a concept that has recently taken root with potters. Anne Lightwood's guide to using this material is fully illustrated in colour.

Demonstrates how to design, build and optimize Stirling engines. A broad selection of engines are described, giving valuable insight into the many different types of hot air engines, and a great deal of information relating to the manufacture of these engines is included. This is both relevant to beginner and professional.

Packed with exercises for finessing your technique and insightful solutions to classic jumping difficulties, Better Jumping is a wonderfully practical and inspiring book that will set you on the path to jumping success, whatever your level.

Using personal experience, the author introduces the concept of art and design for performance. Each chapter contains a concise text, informative illustrations and practical exercises to stimulate exploration in both two and three dimensions. Examples illustrate the methods adopted and practised in theatre schools and companies.

David G. Styles takes us back to the first Volvo to discover the roots of the company's first purpose-built sports car. The complete history of all 1800 variations, full technical specifications and advice on maintaining the 1800 are included.

This is the perfect guide for spotters and enthusiasts interested in airliners, feederliners, executive jets, light aircraft and other commercial airplanes. It contains 3-view silhouettes, color photographs, dimensions, technical specifications and a history of those aircraft most likely to be seen in the skies and at airports. Other helpful details are included to make aircraft identification more certain.

Wing Chun is a logical, scientific yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed for practical and effective self-defence. This book includes the fundamental principles together with a scientific and anatomical explanation of the basic principles underlying the Wing Chun system.