Courtyards have been used for thousands of years in different climates in the world. In hot climates they provide shading, in humid climates they cause a stack effect helping ventilation, in cold climates they break cold winds and protect their microclimate. In temperate climates (such as of the Netherlands), the thermal behaviour of courtyards has been studied less. In this dissertation, low-rise residential courtyard buildings were therefore studied among (and along) different urban bloc...

A must read book for anyone considering downsizing their home. The author's own journey through the downsizing experience translates into eminently practical advice for identifying your own priorities, finding your new smaller home, preparations before you move, and a host of tips and tricks for making your new smaller home a fresh and welcoming delight. Learn how to navigate the pitfalls, spark some new ideas about different property options for downsizing, and discover how to deal with l...

"The best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point of view that would altogether discourage intellectual inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist." Thus writes Harold Speed in the very first line of his introduction to the book in which deconstructs the process of drawing by subjecting it to lucid intellectual inquiry. Published in 1913, "The Practice and Science of Drawing" balances its practical advice with...

Beowulf : An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem This book include BEOWULF’S History and criticism. And John Lesslie Hall’s biography and his works.                Hrothgar, king of the Danes, or Scyldings, builds a great mead-hall, or palace, in which he hopes to feast his liegemen and to give them presents. The joy of king and retainers is, however, of short duration. Grendel, the monster, is seized with hateful jealousy. He...

According to Wikipedia: "Utopia is a work of fiction and political philosophy by Thomas More published in 1516... The book, written in Latin, is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs... Sir Thomas More (February 7, 1478 July 6, 1535), also known as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, scholar, author, and statesman. He is also recognised as a saint within the Catholic Church. During his life he gained a reputat...

️ A knight. A donkey. A dream too big for the world to understand. Don Quixote is widely regarded as the first modern novel and one of the greatest works of world literature. Written by Miguel de Cervantes in the early 17th century, this epic tale follows Alonso Quixano, a man so obsessed with tales of chivalry that he renames himself Don Quixote and sets out to revive knight-errantry—tilting at windmills, battling imaginary giants, and proclaiming justice across Spain. ️ A hilarious a...

A powerful story of longing and dissatisfaction. Emma Bovary dreams of a life filled with passion and luxury, but reality fails to meet her expectations. Her search for fulfillment leads to emotional and personal consequences. The novel explores themes of desire, illusion, and the gap between dreams and reality. Written by Gustave Flaubert. Download now to experience a timeless literary classic.

"DAVID COPPERFIELD - Top Classic Novels" This edition included NEW illustrations + Free AudioBook Links + Clickable Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters. Navigation couldn't be easier. The text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the layout and feel of a physical copy, rather than being haphazardly thrown together for a quick release. David Copperfield is th...

This volume collects the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe (Wikipedia). It started out as a restructuring and reformatting of the 1903 “Raven Edition” of his works—and then it grew.I have rearranged the texts according to genres in the order of first publications (though still using the later revised versions). I added all the stories, poems, essays, and some miscellanea that were missing in the “Raven Edition”. Thus, you’l...