Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Scratches, Dings, Dents, Tears, Stains and Odours

FIX IT!
How to Repair Automotive Scratches, Dings, Dents, Tears, Stains and Odors
By Kris Palmer
ISBN: 9780760339893

Format: Paperback, 160 pages

Publisher: Motorbooks

RRP: $29.99

Fix It! is a complete guide for any car or truck owner who wants their ride to look, feel, and smell like it did the day they bought it.

Whether breathing new life into your reliable ride or getting it ready to sell, you can solve many problems with a few basic tools and products, and the right instruction on how to use them.

Fix It! provides step-by-step projects anyone at any skill level can accomplish to help keep their car looking its best. From buffing a scratch to popping a dent, doing it yourself has never been easier.

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Advanced Imaging

Advanced Imaging

By Joseph Meehan

RRP: $39.99
ISBN: 9781600596377
Format: Paperback, 160 pages
Dimensions: 28cm x 21.6cm
Publisher: Lark Books

The digital revolution has opened up a world of new avenues for photographers to explore: now, they have the ability to replicate the image quality of sophisticated, traditional photographs, or to take their art into another realm altogether.

Advanced Imaging collects these creative alternatives in a single, inspirational volume. It explores using highly evolved, digital techniques such as HDRI, focus stacking, infrared, scanography, panoramic stitching and vintage processes simulation, to produce cool-looking images.

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ReMake It! Recycling Projects from the Stuff You Usually Scrap

ReMake It!: Recycling Projects from the Stuff You Usually Scrap

By Tiffany Threadgould
RRP: $16.99
ISBN: 9781402771941
Format: Paperback, 128 pages
Dimensions: 20.3cm x 20.3cm
Publisher: Sterling Children’s Publishing

To the green and crafty kid, vintage LP covers, empty tissue boxes and broken umbrellas are not trash - they're treasures!

Written in a teen-friendly style, ReMake It! presents 95 cool ecosmart projects, like turning an oatmeal container into a super-cute tote or creating a picture frame from an old pair of eyeglasses.

Step-by-step instructions, plus a Stitchionary and fantastic full-colour photos of each project make it easy and fun to get creative...with stuff that's free!

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The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling

Airfix Book of Scale Modelling

By Jonathan Mock
RRP: $29.99
ISBN: 9781844861262
Format: Paperback, 176 pages
Dimensions: 19cm x 21cm
Publisher: Conway Maritime

Airfix is an iconic brand with a long and established history, and their range of models includes civil and military aircraft, ships, cars and dioramas from many historical periods; you can even build Dr Who's Tardis and Lewis Hamilton's McLaren F1 car.

Produced in full collaboration with Airfix and Humbrol, this book explains how to build scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill. With full colour photography throughout, different kits in a range of scales are reviewed and evaluated, along with a comprehensive overview of the paints and accessories that are available.

There are step-by-step guides to construction, painting, decals, super-detailing, modifying standard kits, creating dioramas and more. Common problems and how to solve them are addressed, and the book illustrates the incredible level of detail that can be achieved with examples of models built by experts, alongside their personal tips gained from years of experience.

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to making great-looking model kits and getting the most out of this fascinating and rewarding hobby.

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ideaSELLING

ideaSELLING: Successfully Pitch Your Creative Ideas to Bosses, Clients and Other Decision Makers

By Sam Harrison       
RRP: $19.99
ISBN: 9781600616693
Format: Paperback, 256 pages
Dimensions: 18.4cm x 13.3cm
Publisher: North Light

From time to time we all make the mistake of believing ideas should sell themselves. Not so. As a matter of fact, the better and bolder the idea, the more it needs selling.

In this book are thoughts, tips and techniques to help you sell your good ideas to decision makers. Some selling tips come from designers, writers, architects and others in creative roles. And still more techniques come from professional sales gurus and fulltime sales people.

Information is presented in bite-size chunks, making it easy to read, embrace and review.

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The Harley-Davidson Motor Co Archive now in Paperback!

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection

By Randy Leffingwell and Darwin Holmstrom

RRP: $39.99
ISBN: 9780760340172
Format: Paperback, 408 pages
Dimensions: 22.7cm x 25.9cm
Publisher: Motorbooks International

This book was one of our very best best-sellers when we launched the hardcover edition back in Christmas 2008.

And now, this fantastic title is available for the first-time in paperback.

Since its earliest days, the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has saved examples of nearly every motorcycle it has ever built. The resulting Archive Collection is the most important motorcycle collection on earth. In over 600 studio portraits, Harley-Davidson and master photographer Randy Leffingwell present this historically significant collection of production models, racing bikes, and one-of-a-kind prototypes.

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Adventures in Needlework

Adventures in Needlework: Stitching with Passion
 
By Jessica Aldred and Emily Peacock

RRP: $29.99
ISBN: 9781861088956
Format: Paperback, 168 pages
Dimensions: 23.5cm x 21cm
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

This is a book of bright and funky designs that shows how stitching has become seriously stylish. The unique projects bridge the gap between craft & interior design, embracing the revival of the 'homemade they progress in difficulty throughout.

These UK authors have produced a stunning book that will appeal to both beginning and experienced stitchers. This is a book that brings embroidery bang up to date using traditional techniques alongside bold colours, graphics and striking contemporary ideas.

Four main techniques (canvas work, applique, silk shading and goldwork) are covered, with three projects progressing in difficulty for each. All the tools, materials and stitching techniques needed are carefully explained, along with general instructions for making up cushions, bags and framing canvases. Complete beginners will be able to get started straight away, whilst more experienced stitchers will be inspired and challenged.

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