Andrew Martin Books

The 'Andrew Martin Interior Design Review' provides a showcase for entrants to the prestigious Andrew Martin Award for International Interior Designer of the Year.

The creation of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) marks a leap forward in European integration. Authority over monetary policy has moved from member states to the European Central Bank, an independent, supranational institution. This volume examines the ways in which the "European model of society", characterized by bargaining between "social partners"and relatively high taxes and transfers, has been affected by EMU. The book discusses the nature of the European model and explores change across Europe, showing how national governments have been constrained, even in their social and industrial policies.

This book provides a thorough investigation of an unusual but sound defence to the very common opening move 1 d4. The Budapest Gambit is an opening that is under represented in chess literature.

For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work—and this newly revised, full-color edition of Andrew Martin’s classic is the definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It’s overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips.A thorough introduction addresses materials and tools, and presents Martin’s simple, unique template method for making clay prototypes. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles, bowls, and platters, or multi-piece molds for more complex forms. An extensive overview covers slip formulation, while offering highly desired slip recipes for low-, mid-, and high-fire clay bodies.This will be the standard reference in every ceramist’s library.

A quiz, and an eye-opening journey through British railway history.

As one of the county's finest authors, Andrew Martin delivers a comprehensive, personal, and funny celebration of all the things that make Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

The Barry Attack is a highly aggressive system that arises after 1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 g6 3 Nc3 d5 4 Bf4. This is the ideal guide to this fascinating opening

This book analyses a dynamic opening system that can be used to counter 1 e4.

Brian Johnston who died in January 1994, was one of the best loved figures on radio. When he died John Major referred to him as a giant among commentators....summers will never be the same.

A delightful exploration of a very British obsession.