Manufacturing & Design

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Hand and Power tools

• Tools : The Ultimate Guide
• Machine Tools (Workshop Technology)
• Principles of Machine Tools 
• Hand tools - safety and technique (streamed video)
• Hand Tool Basics : Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them
• Setting out tools (DVD)

Measuring and estimating

• Construction mathematics
• Introduction to estimating, plan reading and construction techniques

Sewing and patterns

• Sewing: absolute beginners guide to sewing with speed, creativity and mastery
• Heavy duty sewing: making backpacks and other stuff
• Sewing machine magic: make the most of your machine
• The fitting book: make sewing pattern alterations and achieve the perfect fit you desire
• Pattern making: techniques for beginners
• How to work with leather: easy techniques and over 20 great projects

Upholstery

• Easy upholstery: step by step
• Upholstery properly explained
• The essential guide to upholstery
• Auto upholstery & interiors
• Furniture for interior design
• Furniture design

Workplace Health & Safety

• Construction safety
• Construction safety management
• Integrating Work Health and Safety into Construction Project Management
• Hazardous substances - the fundamentals
• Healthy Buildings : How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick--Or Keep You Well
• Manual handling (streamed video)
• Safety essentials (streamed video)
• Head protection in the workplace (streamed video)
• The Prevention of Eye Injuries  (streamed video)