UPDATED EDITION: 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. AUTHOR: Terry Porter was born and raised in Cambridge, England. His lifelong interest in wood, and working with wood, was instilled in him from an early age by his father. Terry spent many years as a teacher and examiner in English as a Foreign Language, both in Britain and abroad. During this period he took up woodturning, which furthered his interest in wood and particularly in the many different species suitable for turning. He became a professional turner and furniture maker and was formerly the editor of GMC's best-selling Woodturning magazine. With this background Terry has brought a lifetime's practical experience to his work. 1500 colour illustrations