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Provides Bolt Action players with the information they need to field the military forces of the Soviet Union. From the bitter urban warfare of Stalingrad, through the Winter War against Finland and the final drive to Berlin, this title provides army lists that allow players to construct Soviet armies for any theatre and any year of the war.

Kakuro is a puzzle type in which sums are given and solvers must deduce the numbers in the individual boxes.

It has been over a century since Frank Hornby invented a toy to amuse his sons and called it Meccano, coining a word which has entered the dictionary as a term in common usage and is now known all over the world. Hornby's vision of an educational toy became the basis of perhaps the most successful British toy business of the twentieth century.

Raising the game to twelve blocks of logic-straining fun, this is the latest assortment of Super Sudoku, the Mail on Sunday's most popular puzzle.

Kakuro is fun - but if the puzzles aren't just right, newcomers can feel frustrated. This title eases novices into solving kakuro puzzles, helping them improve and preparing them for the next level of difficulty.

This bestselling DIY handbook now features new and expanded projects, enabling ordinary folks to construct 16 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple match-powered rocket to the more complex tabletop catapult and the offbeat Cincinnati fire kite. The classic potato cannon has a new evil twin-the piezo-electric spud gun-and the electromagnetic pipe gun has joined the company of such favorites as the tennis ball mortar. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles scientists and extraordinary experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton. This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was the fourth of July.

Beginning with an examination of the fighting methods of the individual orc warrior, this book expands to look at how they do battle in their small warbands and in vast armies. It offers an analysis of the killers of all - orcs.

Two armies prepare for war. Thor, surrounded by crackling lightning, leads the assault of a horde of Viking berserkers. Preparing to receive this charge stands a wall of grim-faced, determined Spartan hoplites, commanded by Ares himself... This book offers a skirmish wargame that gives players the opportunity to command the greatest heroes.

An exciting new addition to the Flight Craft series, this time focussing on the iconic Avro Lancaster, in a post-World War Two context.

Suitable for puzzlers whose eyesight is imperfect, this title presents super-sized sudoku.

Everything the ship modeller needs to know about building a famous warship type Numerous colour illustrations, plans and detail drawings Focuses on very popular modelling subjects which are represented by a wide selection of kits

Think You Know it All? is a captivating book written by the talented Daniel Smith. Published in 2010 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, this book is a gem in its genre. The book challenges the readers to question their knowledge and encourages them to learn more about the world around them. Daniel Smith, known for his engaging writing style, takes the readers on an intellectual journey, making this book a must-read. Despite being published over a decade ago, Think You Know it All? continues to be relevant and thought-provoking. This book, a masterpiece from Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, is a testament to Daniel Smith's prowess as a writer. It's a book that you would want to revisit time and again.

"First published in Great Britain in 2009 by Seaforth Publishing"--Title page verso.

Following the success of his previous publications Wargaming: an Introduction and Ancient and Medieval Wargaming, Neil Thomas presents a new volume devoted to the intricacies of Napoleonic wargaming. Napoleonic Wargaming also includes historical background and the art of Napoleonic warfare to provide essential contextual information for players.

A compilation of material originally published in the specialist hobby magazine Model Boats in which master modeller Brian King has passed on many gems of detailed experience to would-be builders of ship models. A lifetime of ship modelling experience is contained within these pages.

Helps learn how to sculpt realistic 6"-8" figures using simple techniques. This work covers the essentials, the fundamentals of figurative modelling and how to make the tools that ensure success. It shows readers how to recreate faces and expressions, torsos, legs, and hands and feet.

The vast majority of sudoku puzzles that are labeled "hard," "expert," "challenger," are not really all that difficult. And in a surprising number of cases, they are downright easy. Part of the "Absolutely Nasty Sudoku" series, this book features basic and intermediate puzzles and techniques.

Kakuro are language-free number puzzles that use logic and require just simple arithmetic to solve. This book contains 150 kakuros. It takes cue from the belt colors in martial arts: white is for novices, green for intermediates, brown for very accomplished players, and black for those consummate experts who crave a challenge.

Ancient and medieval warriors, clad in leather or metal armor, make wonderful, challenging figures to paint. Using clear, concise instructions and detailed photographic illustrations, Mike Davidson guides readers through the steps necessary to first prepare, then paint, and finally display these warriors of ages past; he also includes instructions on building attractive display backgrounds.

The evolution of the compact, or portable, lathe has bought many a model engineer's life-long ambition to reality. This comprehensive introduction to the subject covers the technology, the machine operations and facilities which will enable the novice or experienced operator to achieve the highest standards of lathe work.

The second Su Doku book - even bigger, even better!

A completely revised edition of the Period Ship Handbook, originally published in 1992. The basic modelling instructions have been comprehensively updated and all nine model projects are brand new, as are all the colour and black and white illustrations. New models include HMS Victory and the Victory's Launch, the Lady Nelson and HMS Mars.

Ancient & Medieval wargaming

A guide to ship modeling. It leads readers from choosing a kit and setting up a workshop through deciphering instructions and on to painting, decorating, and displaying finished models. It includes shortcuts that help you to: plank a hull 'egg-shell tight', build and rig complicated mast assemblies, and create sails that look like sails.

Building a model from a kit is an excellent way to develop your modeling skills. This title tells how to interpret existing drawings or create your own, what materials to choose, what tools to buy, and what techniques to use to build from plank-on-frame, plank-on-bulkhead, to creating sharp and properly scaled details - paint to portholes.

Helps you to learn Japanese through crossword puzzles. This title offers you an effective way of expanding your knowledge of the Japanese language and use of Kana script. It features the puzzles that cover a variety of topics which challenge and help you develop your Japanese-language skills.

Hop in for a complete tour of the tiny world this British toy maker created. Explore four decades of diecast production, following the route the industry took as it shed outdated techniques for state-of-the-art cars James Bond would have been proud of. Written from the unique perspective of an American collector, the book presents topics never before discussed in print, chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of Corgi Toys, all illustrated with hundreds of color photos of models and memorabilia never before seen in print. The smaller Husky and Corgi Juniors lines, often neglected in other books, are also covered. Other sections examine Corgi clubs, marketing, packaging, memorabilia, and special interest groupings. Most importantly, this encyclopedia presents the most complete variation listing and value guide published to date, including sections covering Corgi, Husky, and Juniors models from their introduction through the present day.