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Includes:: every knot you ever thought you needed to tie & more. The book comes with a handy rope so you can practice every knot as you learn. Covering more than 100 knots for climbing sailing horse-riding survival & fishing as well as for gardening DIY medical & decorative purposes the clear layout & photographs of every step will move you on from knot-tying novice in no time. You'll also learn all about the different types of knots & the fascinating stories behind how many of these came into being. " Knots Step by Step" is the ideal book to have to hand for whenever a knot is needed. Previously published as the " Handbook of Knots"."

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Know Your Classic Tractors

The latest addition to the popular 'Know Your - ' series Chris Lockwood's Know Your Classic Tractors features 41 examples that indicate the range of tractors that can be called classics. The classic period of tractor production arrived in the mid-1960s with ranges such as Ford's 1000 series and the Massey Ferguson 135. Tractors were now true workhorses with more power more reliability and greater driver comfort. Their drivers fell in love with them and many continue to work today. Alphabetically the 41 tractors range from Belarus to Zetor with several examples from each of the major manufacturers such as Case International and John Deere - although some 26 famous names are included. Each tractor featured has a full-page photograph (all pictured in their 'working clothes') opposite which
Chris' text provides some technical details of the machines as well as background about the company and the tractor range. Know Your Classic Tractors is ideal for novice enthusiasts who will learn something about David Brown Dow Leyland and County - as well as more exotic names such as Same and Steiger.

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The latest addition to the popular ' Know Your
- ' series Chris Lockwood's Know Your Classic Tractors features 41 examples that indicate the range of tractors that can be called classics. The classic period of tractor production arrived in the mid-1960s with ranges such as Ford's 1000 series & the Massey Ferguson 135. Tractors were now true workhorses with more power more reliability & greater driver comfort. Their drivers fell in love with them & many continue to work today. Alphabetically the 41 tractors range from Belarus to Zetor with several examples from each of the major manufacturers such as Case International & John Deere
- although some 26 famous names are included. Each tractor featured has a full-page photograph (all pictured in their 'working clothes') opposite which Chris' text provides some technical details of the machines as well as background about the company & the tractor range. Know Your Classic Tractors is ideal for novice enthusiasts who will learn something about David Brown Dow Leyland & County
- as well as more exotic names such as Same & Steiger.

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