Books with author Barry Grossman

Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book to get beginners turning in no time! Beginner-friendly step-by-step projects are accessible and attainable for new woodturners Covers all the basics, including lathe selection, turning tools, and the fundamentals of sharpening, sanding, & finishing Expert instruction, valuable tips, and common-sense advice from author Barry Gross, a skilled teacher who knows how to start at the beginning Special troubleshooting section that offers simple solutions to common turning mistakes Inspiring color photo gallery of completed works Author Barry Gross is a recognized artisan and professional woodturner If you've ever considered trying woodturning but have been intimidated by the tone and scope of the books available on the subject, you'll find this informative book to be an approachable and enjoyable guide that will have you turning in no time! Author Barry Gross, an artist and professional woodturner, offers expert instruction, valuable tips, and common-sense advice that will eliminate the mystery while infusing some fun into your turning. Discover how to select the lathe that's right for you, the basics of turning tools, and the fundamentals of sharpening, sanding, and finishing. This revised & expanded third edition also includes new and very attainable step-by-step projects, a special troubleshooting section that reveals surprisingly simple solutions to common turning mistakes, and an inspiring artist gallery of completed works.

Inside this little book one of Britain’s top Scrabble players reveals his top tips for all day, everyday Scrabble success.We all want to get one over on our friends and family on the Scrabble board. Most of us manage to win now and again but if you’re looking for a permanent performance boost, then this book is for you. Barry Grossman offers us some of his top tips for remembering high-scoring and unusual words along with those crafty tactics which will make all the difference.Beautifully produced, this little book is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for all word enthusiasts and aspiring Scrabble players the world over.Collins Little Book of 101 Ways to Win at Scrabble™ is endorsed by Mattel.SCRABBLE™ is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2017 Mattel, Inc. All Rights ReservedBarry Grossman is one of the UK's best Scrabble players and a committee member of the Association of British Scrabble Players. He has also appeared on and won Countdown.