Secrets Of Automata
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Secrets Of Automata
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Author : Michael Start
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-11-28
Secrets Of Automata written by Michael Start and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-28 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This extraordinary book reveals the secrets of automata mechanisms, which were developed over generations by makers who closely guarded their designs in the competitive business of automata making. Written by a specialist restorer, it gives a unique appreciation of the internal mechanisms that allow an automaton to move as if alive. Organised into popular subjects that are explored in entertaining detail, this book is a rich resource for makers, artists, restorers and collectors alike, as well as those who simply find themselves asking the question 'How does it do that?' Secrets of Automata is the culmination of its author's career-long fascination with automata mechanisms. Michael Start specialises in restoring clockwork figures and singing birds produced in Paris during the 19th century. It is no accident that this time and place became known as the 'golden age' of automata; the craftsmen of Paris competed with each other to capture a share of a growing global market for mechanical wonders. The various methods of portraying mechanical life using complex mechanisms and clever design were rarely recorded or publicised - but they are there, sealed within the automata themselves. As a restorer, Michael is unique in being able to provide a written exposé of the historical techniques of the lifelike movement. In Secrets of Automata, it is his great pleasure to share them with you.
Automata And Mechanical Toys
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Author : Rodney Peppe
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-12-19
Automata And Mechanical Toys written by Rodney Peppe and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-19 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work and celebrates many leading makers. Topics covered: ·History of automata & mechanical toys including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the mechanical marvels of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries, to contemporary automata. ·Advice on how to get started; tools and materials required and techniques explained. ·Step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs.
Making Paper Automata
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Author : Rob Ives
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2025-03-28
Making Paper Automata written by Rob Ives and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-28 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delightful ideas will be enjoyed by anyone armed with a pair of scissors and a creative imagination.
Automata And Mechanical Toys
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Author : Mary Hillier
language : en
Publisher: Landmark Books International
Release Date : 1988
Automata And Mechanical Toys written by Mary Hillier and has been published by Landmark Books International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Mechanical dolls categories.
This book deals with the evolution of mechanical toys following on the history of automata from very early times.
Composting Techniques
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Author : Rod Weston
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-10-06
Composting Techniques written by Rod Weston and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-06 with Gardening categories.
It is widely accepted that composting benefits both the environment and the garden, as a means of reducing waste while contributing to a healthy soil. This practical guide offers a host of composting techniques for the home, allotment and community gardener, as well as indoor and balcony composting for those without access to a garden. It explains the processes behind aerobic composting and anaerobic fermentation, and the conditions necessary to compost effectively without mess or smell.
The Trouble With Gundogs
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Author : Margaret Allen
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-10-06
The Trouble With Gundogs written by Margaret Allen and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-06 with Pets categories.
The Trouble with Gundogs takes a new look at the causes and cures for the many faults that can crop up in the process of training a Gundog. Dogs and humans have lived, worked and played together for thousands of years and strong bonds have formed between them. With luck and care, the training, management and handling of a Gundog will progress without a hitch. The luck begins with natural talent on both sides and the care ensures that correct choices are made and good sense prevails. However, things can still go wrong. This book offers solutions to the problems that may occur along the way. There are hundreds of different types of dog and each one has its own character. Because of this, one size does not fit all when tackling a problem, and different approaches are offered. Observation, determination and perseverance will usually be rewarded.
The Complete Guide To Smallholding
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Author : Debbie Kingsley
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-09-14
The Complete Guide To Smallholding written by Debbie Kingsley and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Essential advice from finding your plot to selling your produce and everything in between Growing your own food and living off the land is an aspiration for many, but where do you start and how do you make it work? Providing a truly comprehensive insight and packed with practical guidance for the 21st century smallholder, this book is for anyone considering, starting out or in the throes of smallholding. Addressing the challenges and pitfalls, as well as the joys, and with over 400 illustrations.
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret
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Author : Brian Selznick
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic
Release Date : 2015-09-03
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret written by Brian Selznick and has been published by Scholastic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
'A richly written story with breathtaking pictures' - The Guardian 'It is wonderful...This is much more than a graphic novel: it is more like a silent film on paper' - The New York Times 'This is a beautiful graphic novel within a novel - the soft pencil drawings bringing the story alive' - Booktrust ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF. Twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and her grandfather, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. Winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal- the first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is an award for picture books Released as a live-action film Hugoin 2011, directed by Martin Scorsase and starring Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Richard Griffiths, Ray Winstone, and Christopher Lee.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
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Author : Gavin Spickett
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-10-06
If I Knew Then What I Know Now written by Gavin Spickett and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
From park run to ultras, this book gives you the support and encouragement you need to start – and keep you – running injury-free This thorough handbook gives detailed practical advice to all adult runners. It covers everything you need to embark on a running career, but goes further and explains training needs and regimes to established runners. Written in an accessible easy style, it answers all your questions – before you've thought of them – and encourages everyone to get fit and enjoy your running safely.
Making Miniature Period Furniture For Dolls Houses
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Author : Angela Law
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2023-11-13
Making Miniature Period Furniture For Dolls Houses written by Angela Law and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-13 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Demonstrating some of the many different miniature making techniques used by miniaturists in the creation of 1:12 scale historically accurate representations of furniture, interiors, and fantasy pieces. Drawing from the author's extensive experience, Making Miniature Period Furniture for Dolls' Houses aims to inspire miniaturists to create not just the projects in this book, but also their own stunning, historically accurate pieces, using influences from throughout history and their imaginations.