David Harris

Esta completa guía para el arte de la caligrafía es un gran libro de referencia, y el más fácil de usar para cualquier persona que desee crear bellas escrituras caligráficas. 100 preciosas letras primorosamente realizadas muestran todos los rasgos de la pluma paso a paso y las estructuras comunes de cada grupo. Los puntos destacados dentro de cada letra aseguran una representacion correcta de todos los caracteres. En una extensa seccion preparatoria se detallan las herramientas, materiales y tecnicas basicas. Tanto los caligrafos principiantes como los expertos podran ampliar su repertorio con facilidad, aprendiendo nuevas letras sin esfuerzo y perfeccionando su arte.

Discover the real bully dogs and the truth about these often-misunderstood yet ever-popular canines. The whole fraternity of bully breed owners and devotees will revel in this long-overdue celebration of the six bull-and-terrier dogs that are the focus of this Kennel Club Classic edition.

1960 saw the dawn of an era of unprecedented innovation and development in farm machinery. It was a period of rapid technical advancement, that produced machines which are the mainstay of the current very buoyant vintage tractor restoration movement. At the start of the decade, spark-ignition Standard Fordson tractors still occasionally required repair; by the end of the decade, the Fordson Diesel Major had been replaced by the Ford 1000 series. The history of these iconic brands is well-known; Oily Hands and the Smell of Diesel gives an alternative view - the inside story of the agricultural machinery repair trade. First employed as an apprentice, then moving his way up to an engineer, David Harris gives an entertaining, informative and personal account of his time spent at a Ford main tractor dealership, working on Ford, Fordson, County, Roadless and Muirhill tractors, Chaseside loaders, Claas combines and New Holland and Jones balers amongst others. Including many historical photographs, David describes the technical challenges in detail, and tells of the ups and downs of life in the workshop and out in the field. This book will be a must-read for anyone who is or was involved in the machinery industry; anyone looking to restore or repair vintage agricultural machinery and anyone with a general interest in farming and machinery history.

This comprehensive guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. This is an essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. Its wiro binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from.100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands show step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures and points of interest within each hand ensure correct representation of the characters.An extensive preparatory section details tools, materials and basic techniques so that beginners and experienced calligraphers alike will be able to extend their repertoire with ease, effortlessly learning new hands and refining their art.

Both hobbyists and students of design will value this easy-to-use self-teaching book. Each of its 100 sections shows a complete A-to-Z calligraphy alphabet, with lessons on correct pen strokes and advice on avoiding errors. Beginners will find sound basic instruction, while experienced calligraphers can extend their repertoire with letter styles that range from classic Roman to clean and elegant contemporary styles. In addition to analysis of each alphabet''s features, the book''s detailed instruction provides information on Tools and materials Layout basics Numerals and punctuation Illumination and ornamentation Tips for the left-handed calligrapher . . . and more. Readers will also find examples by master calligraphers from past eras. This book''s spiral binding ensures that pages lay flat when opened, allowing calligraphers to study and copy each pen stroke with ease. The Calligrapher''s Bible is printed in color and features more than 350 illustrations.