No.4 Breestraat, Amsterdam, is an imposing 17th century house, but little different from many big old houses in the city. What makes it exceptional is that for twenty years one of the world's greatest artists lived here - Rembrandt van Rijn, master painter of the time. This is the story of that ho[...]
Winner of the Society for Nautical Research's prestigious Anderson Medal, 2010. Nicholas Black examines the role of the Naval Staff of the Admiralty in the 1914-18 war, reassessing both the calibre of the Staff and the function and structure of the Staff. He challenges historians such as Arthur Mard[...]
Joseph Mallord William Turner is arguably Britain's greatest and most mysterious painter, whose range of work encompasses seascape and landscape, immensely powerful oil paintings and intimate watercolours. His friend and colleague C.R. Leslie remembered him thus: 'Turner was short and stout, and had[...]
This newly revised and expanded edition of Anthony Bailey's hugely successful Routing for Beginners builds on his comprehensive collection of basic information for beginners and amateurs. Every aspect of the subject is covered, from choosing the right machine to cutter types, safe hand-held operatio[...]
The simplicity of the biscuit jointer is explained by the fact that it was originally developed with just one purpose in mind: jointing wood quickly and cheaply. Even if used for this task alone, it is an effective and valuable power tool. However, various manufacturers have now developed jointers i[...]
Complete update of this classic book, with an expanded section on jigs, from UK author Anthony Bailey. It includes eight revised and updated projects, as well as eight brand-new projects including bedside table, stool, flat-screen TV unit and circular mirror frame. Suitable for complete beginners an[...]
Reiseguiden som viser deg det de andre bare beskriver. Revidert 2009. Frankrike er et av de største landene i Europa. Paris er landets viktigste transportsenteret. Fransk kultur, litteratur, kunst, film og arkitektur kan være både dypsindig og provoserende. Men enten man er intellektuell, sensuel[...]