We live our lives in a graveyard of gods. Pantheon after pantheon fades, their worship falls silent, and the blood of their sacrifices dries and flakes. Only their ghosts linger. Their half-forgotten names adorn our calendars, clothes, and sports stadiums, our cities, and the broken inscriptions on the ruins of their temples.But perhaps those fallen gods still whisper. Whisper in the hidden places of the world, and at the edge of our hearing. In dark forests and the depths of space...

Landscape Construction Volume 1 deals with elements of landscape construction which are required to provide enclosure, privacy, demarcation of land, shelter and security. The elements discussed include free-standing brick and stone walls, fences, gates and railings. Fittings and finishes are also covered. Each section describes the materials, construction and constraints relevant to the subject and a large number of detailed figures and photographs supplement the text and help to illustrat...