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 | Airbrushing for Railway ModellersThe airbrush is an essential tool for modelers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modeling output, whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in... |
 | American Web Equipment 1967-1991From the beginning of the twentieth century, United States military individual load-carrying equipments were fabricated mainly of cotton duck and cotton webbing. Throughout the First and Second World Wars, as well as... |
 | American X & Y PlanesThe world of experimental and prototype aircraft throws up many interesting and unusual machines, and the aircraft manufacturers of the USA were no exception. Within a few years of the Wright Brother's... |
 | American X&Y PlanesIn 1945 the Allies returned home with much technical information from German research concerning jet engines and swept wings. Though the USAAF had already deployed an early batch of jet fighters, Lockheed... |
 | Aston MartinAston Martin - Model by Model traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin and Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced. Fast, beautiful and superbly well made, they... |
 | British Aircraft CorporationThe British Aircraft Corporation was formed from The Bristol Aeroplane Company, English Electric, Vickers-Armstrong and Hunting in 1960. In its short, seventeen-year, life, the British Aircraft Corporation built some of the most... |
 | British Post-War Jungle WebbingAfter World War Two the rapid advance of communism and associated political instability threatened Great Britain's interest in the Far East. From 1948 until around 1967, troops were deployed throughout the Malaysian... |
 | The British Soldier in Europe 1939-45World War II was one of the defining periods of British history, a six-year period that saw Britain and its Commonwealth stand united against the tyranny of the Axis powers. With the... |
 | Brough SuperiorThis book documents the full story of Brough and Brough Superior from the early years of the twentieth century through to the end of production in the Second World War, and post-war... |
 | Cafe Racers of the 1970sThe 1970s was the era of the cafe racer in its second phase, that of the specialist manufacturers. Certain mainstream marques such as Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Laverda and Yamaha also catered for... |
 | Camouflage UniformsThe term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into... |
 | Classic Dormobile Camper VansDormobile, a name inescapably linked with camper vans, grew out of a Folkestone coachbuilding company called Martin Walter's. In 1957, the first really affordable camper van, the Dormobile, was introduced. It was... |
 | Classic ScootersUpon it's launch, the Vespa quickly became a byword for quick, cheap and chic urban transport. The Lambretta followed, along with dozens of rival scooters from manufacturers all over Europe, North America... |
 | Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model RailwaysThe landscape through which railways run is often the inspiration and reason why people choose to model a particular line. Therefore creating a realistic setting in which to operate your railway is... |
 | Detailing & Modifying Ready-to-Run Locomotives in 00 Gauge, Volume 1The 00 gauge ready-to-run market has changed dramatically over the past decade, with supreme levels of accuracy, detail, finish and mechanical performance now becoming the standard benchmark of all new models. As... |
 | Detailing and Modifying Ready-to-Run Locomotives in 00 Gauge Volume 2During the twenty years in which Britain's nationalized railway operated mainline steam locomotives, a vast array of individual designs complemented the British Railways 'Standard' machines, built up to 1960. Such was the... |
 | Digital Slot Car Racing in 1/32 scaleScalextric-style 1/32 racing just got better!Digital can run more than two cars on two-lane circuits, introducing overtaking and racing tactics to bring slot car racing closer than ever to real motorsports. Here... |
 | DouglasDouglas: The Complete Story is a detailed account of the motorcycles from the Douglas company from 1907 until 1957. It delves deep into the design, production and use of these classic British... |
 | Fine Tuning and Maintaining 00 Gauge ModelsLocomotive and layout maintenance is an essential aspect of the railway modeling, but one that is little understood by modelers, especially those new to the hobby or returning after a long absence. ... |
 | Flying HelicoptersThis comprehensive book is aimed at all those who are undertaking the helicopter Private Pilot's License course, those who have qualified recently, and those who are planning to learn to fly helicopters... |
 | Flying the Airbus A380Since its first flight on 27 April 2005, the Airbus A380 has been the largest passenger airliner in the world. Instantly recognizable with its full-length upper deck, it represents the pinnacle of... |
 | Ford RS EscortsThe story of the Ford 'RS' Escorts is that of a highly successful range of cars that remained in production for almost thirty years and which started as an idea in a... |
 | Francis-Barnett CoventryFrancis-Barnett was central in the two golden eras of the motorcycle industry, the 1930s and the 1950s. The company was founded in 1919 by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, and based in... |
 | Gentlemen, We Will Stand and FightAt Le Cateau on 26 August 1914, the commanders of the Second Corps of the British Expeditionary Force elected to fight the German First Army and, although outnumbered three to one, delivered... |
 | German Automatic Weapons of World War IIIn this new paperback editon of German Automatic Weapons of World War II, the seven classic automatic weapons of the World War II German Wehrmacht are described and illustrated in color photographs.... |
 | The German Mountain Army Soldier of WWIIThe Mountain Troops of the German Army in World War II were an elite of a special kind. Unlike the Panzer units, they did not field the mot modern equipment of their... |
 | Helicopter Pilot's ManualThis revised and expanded edition covers some of the more advanced piloting skills required to fly a helicopter over difficult terrain or in demanding circumstances. Mountains and hills present some of the... |
 | Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol 2This second volume of the Helicopter Pilot's Manual provides a natural follow-on to Norman Bailey's first manual. It also aims to instruct and help the would-be pilot to pass the PPL(H) and... |
 | Hinckley TriumphsThe name of Triumph was one of the most famous in motorcycling. Its demise in 1973 caused anguish in the worldwide biking community. Hinckley Triumphs - The First Generation examines the re-invention... |
 | A History of HandgunsFilms and television programs have made the public much more familiar with the handgun as it features in many dramas and thrillers, but unfortunately this exposure has led to many misconceptions about... |
 | Hitler's ChancelleryThis book tells the story of the most iconic building of the Third Reich. Hitler's New State Chancellery was designed by Albert Speer specifically to embody the power and arrogance of the... |
 | Jaguar XK8It was code-named X100 and it was to be Jaguar's latest sports cars, featuring both coupe and convertible coachwork. It was to have an all-new V8 engine and it was to replace... |
 | Jet EnginesThis book is intended for those who wish to broaden their knowledge of jet engine technology and associated subjects. It covers turbojet, turboprop and turbofan designs and is applicable to civilian and... |
 | Kawasaki (K)Z1000 & Z1-RThe Kawasaki 900 Super 4 Model Z1, affectionately called 'Z1000' by many, appeared in 1972. It took the motorcycling world by storm and has a strong claim to be the world's... |
 | Khaki Drill & Jungle GreenThe new paperback edition of Khaki Drill & Jungle Green offers the most detailed examination ever published of the tropical uniforms issued to all three services in the Mediterranean theatre and in... |
 | Land Rover Series II and IIA Specification GuideThe Series II [1958-61] and Series IIA [1961-71] Land Rovers defined the iconic shape of the vehicle which is still instantly recognizable in today's utility models from Land Rover. Compiled over nearly... |
 | Land Rover Series III Specification GuideThe Series III Land Rovers enjoyed a long production run of nearly fifteen years, taking over from the Series IIA types in 1971. The book follows it predecessor, Land Rover Series II... |
 | Lotus 78 and 79New in paperback, this is a book for fans of the golden era of Formula 1. Aimed at motor historians and enthusiasts, this is the first, and the last, word on these... |
 | Machine Guns of World War IOffers all students of military history a new insight into the physical reality of the Great War as experienced by the man in the ranks. Detailed sequences show the seven classic automatic... |
 | Making Model Buildings for Garden RailwaysWhether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where... |
 | Making Model Railway BuildingsThis invaluable book is essential reading for all railway modellers, whatever their level of expertise. The author provides an overall understanding of the purpose of making buildings for a model railway and... |
 | Marine Diesel EnginesThe diesel engine is by far the most popular power plant for boats of all sizes, both power and sail. With the right care and maintenance it is twice as reliable as... |
 | MGF and TFIn the wake of the demise of the MG Midget and MGB, there seemed little prospect for the MG badge beyond being used as a kind of 'GTi' badge for various Austins... |
 | Military Airfields of Britain: East MidlandsThis series of books provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of the British Isles. The series is split geographically, each book including a number of counties on a regional... |
 | Military Airfields of Britain: Scotland and Northern IrelandThis series of books, based on the author's popular series for Flypast magazine, provides a fresh user-friendly look at the military airfields of Britain. The books, each of which includes a number... |
 | Model Railway Layout, Construction and Design TechniquesLayout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway. Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success. This... |
 | Modern Body ArmourModern Body Armour traces the development of individual ballistic protection from the multi-layer silk garments and metal plates used during World War One and through to the Korean War and Vietnam, to... |
 | Modern British Webbing EquipmentSince the end of World War Two and the increasing threat of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical [NBC] warfare during the Cold War, equipment designers have focused on building NBC protection and decontamination... |
 | Morgan 4/4At the core of Morgan motoring lies the Morgan 4/4. It is the great grandparent of the rest of the 'traditional' Morgan range. Representing the best of the traditional British sports car,... |
 | North American P-51 MustangThe P-51 Mustang is one of the greatest warplanes of all time. Developed as a private venture, it was seized upon by the British as the answer to their shortage of fighter... |
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March 15,2012
Quarto, one of the largest international co-edition book publishers based in London, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Leaver to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr Leaver will join the company in April. Learn More.
December 12,2011
The New York Times has selected several Quayside Publishing transportation titles as books to read till the snowplow comes. Learn More.
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