Ultimate Horse Barns - New to Paperback

Ultimate 

Horse Barns 

by Randy Leffingwell


RRP: $34.99, Paperback, 192 pages
ISBN: 9780760337868
Published by Voyageur Press

Randy Leffingwell's best-selling Ultimate Horse Barns is back in a new paperback edition that simply is a must-have for any horse enthusiast.

Showcasing 18 masterpiece horse barns, this beautifully presented volume filled with sumptuous photos will have you drooling with envy! It also pays close attention to the stunning architectural features of these amazing barns.

The purposes of the barns range from havens for private owners to successful breeding and training facilities right through to historical landmarks. 

Ultimate Horse Barns captures the architectural beauty of these stunning structures, as well as the love and passion the owners have for their horses.

P.S Don't forget to check out our full catalogue of equestrian titles here.

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Father's Day Alert - Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible

Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible
by Paul Thede


RRP: $49.99, Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9780760331408
Published by Motorbooks

Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s.

Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance.

The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto--promising a solution to virtually any handling problem.

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Father's Day Alert - Weekend Projects for Your Mustang

Weekend Projects for Your Mustang 2005-Today
by Dan Sanchez


RRP: $39.99, Paperback, 224 pages
ISBN: 9780760336854
Published by Motorbooks

Ford's Mustang is the most popular American performance car of all time, and it;s supported by a huge aftermarket devoted to increasing its performance and improving its looks. Yet with all the parts available to the enthusiast, many owners are unsure how to go about modifying their car. That's where Weekend Projects for Your Mustang comes in. It breaks 52 performance projects into doable chunks that the average enthusiast  can manage in a single weekend. Projects include installing a supercharger, upgrading shocks, carbon fiber kits and more.

Each project is illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs to help the reader understand each step and captions that provide time-saving tips. 

Make your Mustang faster and better looking beginning this weekend! This is the perfect Father's Day gift for any Mustang enthusiast and at only $39.99 you'll have some money left to invest in a few parts!

What they've been saying about Weekend Projects for Your Mustang - 

"Dan Sanchez and Drew Phillips do an outstanding job of laying out the top 52 most undertaken Mustang alternations by the average `do-it-yourselfer'. Each project is described in detail with an abundance of color photos and step-by-step instructions. All this detail along with time estimates, cost estimates, experience and tools required make this book an outstanding addition for anyone who likes to turn wrenches on the weekend" - Ryan M. Wagner, Mustang Club of Maryland

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Transport Tuesday - World Cup Rally

The Daily Mirror World Cup Rally - 

The World's Toughest Rally in Retrospect
by Graham Robson


RRP: $69.99, Hardback, 208 pages
ISBN: 9781845842710
Published by Veloce Publishing

Organisers John Sprinzel and John Brown secured sponsorship from the Daily Mirror and planned a unique high-speed event, lasting six weeks and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, torturous and difficult terrain on three continents. Serious works team such as Ford and British Leyland spent tremendous amounts choosing and developing new cars, completing months long route surveys and analysing every detail of diets, oxygen provision and the number of crew members. Despite all this planning, out of an entry of more than 100, only 23 cars made it to the finish. It was, and remains, the toughest rally of all time.

The book features illustrations, maps and charts to show the scope of the rally. It will be a must-have for any rally-loving Dad this Father's Day.

What the reviewers have been saying - 

"As usual, Robson spins a great yarn, and this well illustrated book is a delightful read - a must-buy for all dedicated Rally enthusiasts"- New Zealand Classic Car

"Not only is the book well written, it must also be considered to be the definitive work on the subject."-The Mini Cooper Register

"All the vital information is here, in one reference work, relayed with undeniable passion for the subject"- Classic Cars

Click Here to see a pdf of pages from the book.

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Father's Day Alert - Fathers and Sons

Esquire Magazine presents...
Fathers and Sons Edited by David Katz

RRP: $19.99, Hardback, 168 pages
ISBN: 9781588168054
Published by Hearst Books

11 Great Writers Talk about Their Dads, Their Boys and What It Means to Be a Man

With Father's Day coming up it's time to start thinking about what to get the blokes in our lives and for only $19.99 this book is the perfect gift!

Compelling and eloquent, these are some of Esquire magazine’s most emotionally powerful pieces. This collection covers everything from birth to death, from the thrilling and terrifying hours Daniel Voll spent in the delivery room during his wife’s long labour to Jake La Motta’s heartbreaking piece about losing his two sons, to David Sedaris’ side-splitting portrait of his father - a food hoarder who once took a bite of his own hat.

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The Sewing Answer Book

The Sewing Answer Book
by Barbara Weiland Talbert

RRP: $19.99, Paperback, 432 pages
ISBN: 9781603425438
Published by Storey Publishing

This is the perfect portable teacher, for everyone from beginners turning on a sewing machine for the first time to experienced sewers seeking tips on how to embellish a blouse with tiny pin-tucks. This friendly, reassuring resource, written by sewing expert and educator Barbara Weiland Talbert, answers the questions, corrects the mistakes, and troubleshoots the nagging problems sewers encounter every time they sit down at the sewing machine or pick up a needle and thread.

About the Author -

 Barbara Weiland Talbert has edited over 100 quilting books and designs her own lines of quilt and tote bags. Over the past twenty-plus years, Barbara has written over a thousand magazine articles on sewing and quilting subjects. Her byline has appeared in several sewing publications, including Sew News, Sewing Savvy, and Creative Machine Embroidery. Barbara has spent her career focusing on educating, supporting, and encouraging her readers to develop their skills and enjoy the fruits of their love for sewing and quilting.

Click here to visit Barbara's website.

Other Answer Book's available -

Baking Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603424394 - RRP: $24.99

Beading Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603420341 - RRP: $24.99

Crochet Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580175982 - RRP: $19.99

Homebrewer's Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580176750 - RRP: $24.99

Knitting Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580175999 - RRP: $24.99

Pruning Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603427104 - RRP: $21.99

Quilting Answer Book - ISBN:9781603421447 - RRP: $24.99

Veggie Gardener's Answer Book - ISBN: 9781603420242 - RRP: $24.99 

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Nature Science Experiments - Available Now!

Nature Science Experiments:
What's Hopping In A Dust Bunny?
by Sudipta Bardhan Quallen

RRP: $16.99, Hardback, 64 pages
ISBN: 9781402724121
Published by Sterling Publishing

With the school holidays only just finished I'm sure the last thing everyone is thinking about is more school holidays. But before you know it, it'll be September and the kids will be back home, whinging about how there's nothing to do and they're "soooo bored". Sound familiar?

Well, Capricorn Link has the answer. Nature Science Experiments is a fun, easy-to-use and accessible collection of science activities that will have your kids eagerly carrying out experiments with common, everyday objects from the home and backyard.

The captivating ideas range from DNA collection (getting samples from real cells in your mouth) to investigating carnivorous plants. Every topic is presented in appealing, clear, reading-level appropriate language that also comes with complementary experiments, sidebars, illustrations, photography and extension activities.

Other Kids Science titles available -

It's Not Magic, It's Science! - ISBN: 9781579908836 - RRP: $11.99 - Ages 8+

Let's Play Science - ISBN: 9781402736278 - RRP: $9.99 - Ages 5-8

Smash It! Crash It! Launch It! - ISBN: 9781600595097 - RRP: $ 17.99 - Ages 8+

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Muscle Cars - Available Now!

Muscle Cars by Mike Mueller

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 240 pages

ISBN: 9780760338377
Published by Motorbooks

Everyone loves a classic muscle car and the 1960's and early 1970's were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi ‘Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era and the current models with a broad survey of classic muscle and today’s new machines. Each chapter is organized around a theme (milestones, factory racers, etc), each model getting a multi-page spread of full-colour photography, performance stats, trivia and more. Photos and stories from the people who built and raced these amazing machines make this book a must-read for any fan of American muscle.

Other titles available -

American Muscle Supercars - ISBN: 9780760332948 - RRP: $59.99

Chrysler Muscle Cars             - ISBN: 9780873499705 - RRP: $39.99

Muscle Car Dream Garages - ISBN: 9780760330388 - RRP: $49.99

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Around the Corner Crochet Borders - Available from July

Around the Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman

RRP: $19.99, Paperback, 320 pages

ISBN: 9781603425384,

Published by Storey Publishing

A collection of 150 colourful crochet frames, with instructions for working around a corner. It offers instructions both as text and as charts for working in-the-round, and includes back-and-forth charts for when that method is more appropriate.

Also Available -

The Crochet Answer Book - ISBN: 9781580175982 - RRP: $19.99

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs - ISBN: 9781603420396 - RRP: $29.99

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Sew Retro - Available July 2010

Sew Retro by Judi Ketteler

RRP: $34.99, Hardback, 160 pages

ISBN: 9780760336878, Published by Voyageur Press

Filled with beautiful project photography and quirky vintage illustrations, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday & today, featuring interviews with some of the best designers, such as Amy Butler and Betz White. You'll also find this fun & inspirational book uncovers sewing's colourful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY moevement. If you're a lover of all things vintage and love to sew, then this is one book you'll want to get your hands on!

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Transport Tuesday - Custom Cars

Custom Cars by Alan Mayes

RRP: $34.99, Paperback, 160 pages

ISBN: 9780760337608

Published by Motorbooks

Available from JULY 2010

Before beginning any custom car project, many choices must be made: body style, paint, upholstery, wheels and tires, engines, interior accessories, and more. By the end of the project, many thousands of dollars and hours will have been spent—and hopefully wisely. Before beginning your own custom car or hiring a builder, it pays to develop a vision for your car, how you want it to stand out, and what you want it to express.

In Custom Cars, noted author and motor journalist Alan Mayes explores each element of a custom car build in detail with hundreds of award-winning customs as examples.

The book is divided into the 10 sections:

1. Prewar Cars

2. 1949-1951 Fords & Mercurys

3. 1950s Cars

4. 1960s Cars

5. Show Rods, Trucks, & Late Models

6. Style & Flow

7. Chassis & Drive-trains

8. Front Ends

9. Rear Ends

10. Paint & Chrome

What others are saying about Custom Cars -

JustCustomz.com says "

I love this book – Alan Mayes has done it again with another superb book! ...This is another book in the Motorbooks’ Idea Book series and follows the same winning formula. The books, as the name suggests, are aimed solely at providing the reader with inspiration for that next award-winning project...It is is an amazing book, in fact I may have to go and read it again…."

If you're a motoring enthusiast with an interest in DIY car projects and customizing, you should definitely pop on over to JustCustomz.com and check out some of the other great reviews for mototring titles they've posted over there. There is something for everyone!

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Pretty Little Pillows - Available from July

Pretty Little Pillows

RRP: $24.99, Hardback, 132 pages

ISBN: 9781600593994, Published by Lark Books

The creative projects in the latest title in the best-selling Pretty Little series include pillows adorned with chic appliques; a bolster decorated with a child's drawing embroidered onto the surface, and a cheerfully modern patchwork design made from fabric scraps. From traditional squares to sculptural shapes, this collection will have crafters happily filling their houses with these pretty little creations - and giving them as beautiful gifts.

Other titles available in the Pretty Little Series:

Pretty Little Cozies - ISBN: 9781600593765 - RRP: $29.99
Pretty Little Mini Quilts - ISBN: 9781600594939 - RRP: $24.99
Pretty Little Patchwork - ISBN: 9781600592133 - RRP: $24.99
Pretty Little Pillows - ISBN: 9781600593994 - RRP: $24.99
Pretty Little Pincushions - ISBN: 9781600591440 - RRP: $29.99
Pretty Little Potholders - ISBN: 9781600592003 - RRP: $29.99
Pretty Little Presents - ISBN: 9781600594014 - RRP: $29.99
Pretty Little Purses & Pouches - ISBN: 9781600592140 - RRP: $29.99

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Introducing the NEW Studio Series from Lark Books

Lark Studio Series arriving July 2010 - All titles PAPERBACK - All RRP's $16.99

Art Tiles - ISBN: 9781600596810

Chairs - ISBN: 9781600596834

Handmade Books - ISBN: 9781600596827

Pendants - ISBN: 9781600596841

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