Suitable for beginners, Maxwell Eden's 'Magnificent Book of Kites' includes plans for constructing 37 of the most popular designs, a huge number of illustrations and details of festivals, events, kite clubs and flying instructions.

Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire on his cathedral. His mason anxiously advises against it, for the old cathedral was built without foundations. Nevertheless, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle by pinnacle, until the stone pillars shriek and the ground beneath it swims. Its shadow falls ever darker on the world below, and on Dean Jocelin in particular.

Choose from 30 projects, from classic to the quirky, to create your own birdhouse, table, nesting box, bird feeder or bird bath - each one beautiful, functional and highly individual.

Danny Proulx offers a look into jigs and fixture techniques, including 50 projects, each of which can be completed using scrap wood and simple hardware. Teaching woodworking tools a new trick or two is easy with the hints and insights in this text.

Both the old Mini and the new MINI are symbols of the age that created them. This title explores the industrial and social changes in the last half-century through the story one car. The book tells the history of these two linked worlds 50 years apart.

With step-by-step instructions and full-colour photography, this book presents ten elegant box designs and a guide to achieving elaborate detailing and a fine finish.

'How Science Works' is a series that explains clearly how a number of devices and machines work. Key principles are explained before showing how they are put to use in a practical way by designers.

Demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive advice are provided alongside. Special emphasis has been placed...

People want to maximise their outdoor space whether for work, rest or play. This book shows how to do that by using photographs supported by how-to information, garden plans and case studies.

Ever dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? Off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer - the cheap ones are badly made and freezing cold, and the better quality ones are really expensive. But what if you could build your own shed from scratch? 'How to Build a Shed' is the ultimate practical guide. With its clear, easy-to-follow instructions, expert advice and specially commissioned illustrations, you'll be able to source the materials,...