Plain instructions on how to make a 4 and 6 plait redhide or greenhide whip, the common stockwhip of the bush. Each step is clearly illustrated, how to form the belly, plait the whip, attach the fall and cracker and make the handle. Diagrams for 6,8, and 12 plaits are also illustrated.
Not intended for beginners but for those who can make a plain whip and now want to work some patterns into the handle. Most of the designs are for 12 to 16 strands but will adapt to a greater number of strands once some skill has been gained.
Pilgrims who undertake the 1500 klm journey around Shikoku??recite the Heart Sutra twice at each temple. This sutra is one of??the most important statements in Shingon Buddhism. Shingon is an esoteric form of Buddhism and the fourth largest Buddhist sect in Japan. All Shingon Buddhists aspire to perform the pilgrimage around Shikou Island, begun by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), AD 774-834 who was founder of Shingon Buddhism. Shikoku is an island of trees and mountains set across the Inland Sea, and the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is divided into four Provinces, Awa, Tosa, Iyo and Sanuki. Each of these is given a different attribute along he road to spiritual awareness.
The third of the Buddhist pilgrimage series. This volume takes us from Hiwasa, the finishing port in the last book, onwards around the coast to finish on the wild south-west coast of the island.
The tone of this book is softer than the previous two, a quiet journey by bicycle through the gentle rain of Shikoku.
This old time sailing ship engaged in charter work out of Cairns was a delight to spend time on.
An account of my adventures on her and the history she is making now as well as giving a colourful account of her sailing route.
A relaxed approach to Watercolour and Drawing - exploring
The Floria is one of the few surviving pearling luggers of the far north, a reminder of a long gone, but very important, part of life in tropical Queensland. Built in 1914 it was recovered from the bottom of Cairns Harbour and is being restored by the local Maritime Museum.
Following on from Vol. 1's popularity, this book is full of more bush gadgets and instructions to help you help yourself! Cool and preserve food, make improvised bush lights, bush ovens, string girth, even a simple rowing boat!
This book covers many topics such as:
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