This lavishly illustrated book includes more than 200 species of wood.

Each species is described in detail, with a colour photograph and information on its working properties, seasoning requirements uses, and safety considerations.

Sections in the book include:

• Decorative figuring
• Wood defects
• Potential health hazards

The book also includes inspirational examples of:

• Finished work
• A glossary of technical terms
• Drawings of living trees

All of these enhance the appreciation of woodwork’s raw materials.

Aimed at small-scale users, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and many more specialist applications.