William Cook Boeken

A wonderful collection of delicious, simple and easy-to-make hot and cold desserts, photographed throughout.

An illustrated guide to repairing and restoring all kinds of furniture which provides information on the tools, techniques, surfaces, chairs, tables, chests, and more.

A unique collection of Cook’s finest and funniest writings -- of which many have never before been published.

The narrative emphasizes the significance of individual contributions within a larger framework, highlighting the interconnectedness of actions and their consequences. It explores how each person's choices can ripple through their community and beyond, illustrating the profound impact one can have on the world.

Aviation captivates Robert 'Mac' MacIver, leading him to enlist as a military pilot after university in the mid-1970s. His journey unfolds through basic officer training and various flying phases, exposing him to the military's highs—camaraderie, mentorship, and skill development—and lows, including a protective hierarchy, bureaucracy, and safety risks associated with equipment. This narrative explores the duality of military life, highlighting both the personal growth and the challenges faced within the armed forces.

Drawing from extensive experience in finance, the author highlights the widespread issue of wastefulness and its impact on personal finance. Through insights gained from working with families facing financial challenges, the book offers practical strategies aimed at boosting income and significantly reducing expenses. It serves as a guide for those looking to improve their financial situation by adopting more mindful spending habits and effective money management techniques.

How to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture with professional results.

Ducks and how to make them pay is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Ob es nun eine kostbare Antiquität oder ein Flohmarktfund ist: alte Möbel verlangen Pflege und oft kleine Reparaturen. Von Wasserrändern und Kratzern, wackelnden Stuhlbeinen, klemmenden Schubladen, losen Beschlägen und fehlendem Furnier handelt dieses reich bebilderte, praxisnahe Buch. Die Erfahrungen jahrzehntelanger Restaurierungsarbeiten fließen in die verständlichen Reparaturanleitungen ein und geben dem Leser die Sicherheit, an seinem Möbel nichts falsch zu machen. Ausstattung: 1214 farbige Abbildungen

Nezbytný průvdce základními i pokročilými technikami restaurování starožitného nábytku s přehledem nástrojů, materiálů a vybavení. Najdete zde názorný popis běžných restaurátorských postupů krok za krokem, např. opravy uvolněných spojů, zlomených noh židlí či oživení povrchové úpravy. Kniha je plná neocenitelných informací o speciálních restaurátorských dovednostech, jako je soustružení, vyřezávání, čalounění, fládrování, zlacení, mareterie, parketová intarzie a spousta dalších.