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Australian How To Paint magazine chooses a topic or style of art each issue and gives you a comprehensive guide for you to develop your skills. Over the series we will cover all major painting techniques plus popular paint ideas.
Get to grips with the exciting sport of cycle racing with this ultimate guide. Follow our guide to the various types of cycle racing, from road racing and time trialling to mountain biking and track racing, and discover advice on essential equipment, health, nutrition and race tactics. Before you know it, you'll be the next Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Rebecca Romero or Bradley Wiggins! Featuring: Getting started - Discover the basics of
...If you’re curious about the world we live in, you’ve come to the right place! With sections on Environment, Technology, Science, Space, Transport and History, you are sure to satisfy your hunger for knowledge here. If you’ve ever questions how YouTube works, what would happen if two planets collided or what airless tyres are, this is the book for you. Featuring: Environment - How long can animals live? Why are rain clouds grey? What is inside
...Why do fish have scales? What is the life cycle of a frog? Do bumble bees make honey? How does surround sound work? Why does coffee spill? What are constellations? How were vinyl records made? For the answers to these questions and many more, look no further than this new collection of conundrums and curiosities from six subject areas. Covering the environment, technology, science, space, transport and history, each section is packed with amazing
...Digital photography has without doubt made it easier for novice photographers to take better pictures. The affordable prices of entry level models has widened the appeal of photography as a mainstream hobby. While the facility to instantly review images to check factors such as composition, exposure and focus has made it possible for photographers to improve at a faster rate than ever before. However, as experienced photographers are well aware,
...6) How to DJ
Want to be the next superstar DJ? Just want to know how to mix MP3s cheaply and for fun? If so, this is the MagBook for you. If you’ve never considered DJing before we’ll show you how to get started in minutes using cheap or free software and your existing music files. Tear the roof off clubs or just impress your friends with our clear and informative guides and master classes on how to mix, scratch and perform live remixes like a pro DJ.
...Flipping houses isn't just for HGTV stars—you can do it, too, thanks to this professional-grade guide. We'll show you where to find hidden gems and how to avoid money pits, the upgrades that will pay for themselves in increased value and those that won't, and how to stage for success and price to inspire bidding wars. Flipping a house isn't terribly complicated, but popular TV shows often leave important legal, financial, and
...Money can't buy you love...but it can sure make life a little sweeter. This title will give readers a comprehensive guide to getting rich and staying there. Calling on experts from all over the world of wealth—investment gurus, financial analysts, money magazine editors, top bloggers—we'll provide readers with invaluable inside tips on how to earn more money, set budgets they can keep, invest wisely, pay down debts, minimize taxes,
...Looking after both your mental and physical health is of paramount importance if you want to live a long and happy life. And it's never too late to make changes to our lifestyles. In How To Live Longer, learn how to take better care of your body and avoid certain health conditions; look after your mind and emotional wellbeing; discover weekly training plans for walking, swimming, strength training and yoga; and improve your diet with healthy-eating
...How to Model Locomotives is a handy resource consisting of 22 articles on how to enhance your locomotive fleet, selected by the experts at Model Railroader. You’ll get complete how-to articles, techniques including painting, weathering, and DCC programming, and plenty of tips for realistic results.
How to Operate Your Model Railroad gives you 34 operator-focused stories from the last 10 years of Model Railroader magazine. You’ll learn to route your freight cars, develop realistic freight yard operation, replicate passenger terminal operations (including a great track plan!) and understand the roles of the engineer, dispatcher and yardmaster.
With a wide array of E-readers available, setting up as a digital publisher has never been easier, giving you complete control over your book and how it’s marketed and sold. This guide will walk you through the process of choosing the best format for your book and putting it together using a host of common tools, from Word to InDesign. We’ll advise you on choosing a price, show you how to upload your work to leading stores and, finally, how
...This guide provides easily absorbed, straight forward education and advice to help all those affected by back pain. Inside the MagBook you’ll find lower back and neck exercises to stretch and strengthen your back and self-management techniques to relieve pain. It follows the latest research, evidence and treatments, which have been shown to help people with back pain. Recent advances in science and medicine are transforming our understanding
...Everyone likes saving money, and this MagBook features 300 tips guaranteed to save you hundreds of pounds! We all know that the web can save you money, but finding the best deals and money-saving tips can take a lot of time and effort. How to Save Money Online, featuring secret tips from MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, does the hard work for you to reveal the web's top free software, uncover the tricks to grabbing secret online bargains
...How to set up an Online Business 3rd edition. Everything you need to start building your digital empire! Proving you don't need to be an IT expert to launch an online business, this expert written MagBook features all the advice you need to attract and maintain customers online, making it the definitive guide todeveloping a profitable web business. Guiding you through all stages of online development, from the initial planning and conception
...This MagBook will set you on the right path towards running your own successful online business. It covers four essential areas: coming up with the right product; building a platform to sell that product; the mechanics of successful selling; and connecting with the right customers. You’ll find out how it’s possible to set up your business on a low budget and how to make the most out of selling to a potentially huge audience. This updated edition
...“Good cooking is helped by good ingredients and choosing fine ingredients is only possible if you have suppliers who sell them.” – Tony Bilson, Fine Family CookingHow to Shop Life a Chef is the ultimate guide and source of inspiration to food shopping. We explain how
...Whatever your level, How to Draw and Paint… Fantasy Females shows you how to improve your digital art. Whether you want to perfect portrait painting, render fabrics or master pin-up art, this collection of professional workshops from the world’s leading expert artists will enable you to become a better digital painter.
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