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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

de Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
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All the Way Home

Building a Family in a Falling-Down House

de David Giffels ...

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he
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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

de Matthew Frederick ...

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Get 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from drawing lines to color theory—in this classic architecture book.These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often
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Thinking the Contemporary Landscape

Edición de Dora Imhof, Christophe Girot ...

On the heels of our groundbreaking books in landscape architecture, James Corner's Recovering Landscape and Charles Waldheim's Landscape Urbanism Reader, comes another essential reader, . Examining our shifting perceptions of nature and place in the context of environmental challenges and how these affect urbanism and architecture, the seventeen essayists in argue for an all-encompassing view of ... Leer más

$26.63 USD

On the heels of our groundbreaking books in landscape architecture, James Corner's Recovering Landscape and Charles Waldheim's Landscape Urbanism Reader, comes another essential reader, . Examining our shifting perceptions of nature and place in the context of environmental challenges and how these affect urbanism and architecture, the seventeen essayists in argue for an all-encompassing view of
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The Place Economy - Volume 3

Celebrating the value in placemaking: Real community benefits. Real profits.

de Andrew Hoyne ...

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers ... Leer más

$73.79 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

As a project undertaken before, during and in the aftermath of a global pandemic, The Place Economy Volume 3 represents an increased appreciation of our need as humans for place and community. Spanning 80-plus stories, featuring the work of more than 100 global experts, you will find a celebration of the people, places and ideas that make cities great, alongside close examination of the barriers
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Inca Apocalypse

The Spanish Conquest and the Transformation of the Andean World

de R. Alan Covey ...

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an ... Leer más

$14.57 USD

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an
... Leer más
Structural Engineering for Architects

A Handbook

de Peter Evans, Pete Silver, Will McLean ...

This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues.The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues.The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general
... Leer más
The Place Economy - Volume 1

The real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking.

de Andrew Hoyne ...

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New ... Leer más

$59.03 USD

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New
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The Village Inn of Secret Dreams

The joyfully heartwarming read from Alison Sherlock

de Alison Sherlock ...

Series Libro 3 - The Riverside Lane Series
From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with ... Leer más

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From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with
... Leer más
Printing Architecture

Innovative Recipes for 3D Printing

de Ronald Rael, Virginia San Fratello ...

Although 3D printing promises a revolution in many industries, primarily industrial manufacturing, nowhere are the possibilities greater than in the field of product design and modular architecture. Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, of the cutting-edge San Francisco–based design firm Emerging Objects, have developed remarkable techniques for "printing" from a wide variety of powders, ... Leer más

$17.54 USD

Although 3D printing promises a revolution in many industries, primarily industrial manufacturing, nowhere are the possibilities greater than in the field of product design and modular architecture. Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, of the cutting-edge San Francisco–based design firm Emerging Objects, have developed remarkable techniques for "printing" from a wide variety of powders,
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The Castles of the Rhine

Recreating the Middle Ages in Modern Germany

de Robert R. Taylor ...

Far from being mere antiquarian or sentimental curiosities, the rebuilt or reused fortresses of the Rhine reflect major changes in Germany and Europe during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Taylor begins The Castles of the Rhine with a synopsis of the major political, social and intellectual changes that influenced castle rebuilding in the nineteenth century. He then focuses on ... Leer más

$19.43 USD

Far from being mere antiquarian or sentimental curiosities, the rebuilt or reused fortresses of the Rhine reflect major changes in Germany and Europe during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Taylor begins The Castles of the Rhine with a synopsis of the major political, social and intellectual changes that influenced castle rebuilding in the nineteenth century. He then focuses on
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Practical Stair Building and Handrailing

Enriched edition. By the square section and falling line system

de W. H. Wood, Levi Parker ...

In "Practical Stair Building and Handrailing," W. H. Wood offers a comprehensive guide that marries technical precision with practical artistry in the craft of stair construction. The book presents a detailed exploration of the principles underlying stair design, emphasizing both safety and aesthetic appeal. Wood's literary style is both clear and instructional, marked by meticulous illustrations ... Leer más

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In "Practical Stair Building and Handrailing," W. H. Wood offers a comprehensive guide that marries technical precision with practical artistry in the craft of stair construction. The book presents a detailed exploration of the principles underlying stair design, emphasizing both safety and aesthetic appeal. Wood's literary style is both clear and instructional, marked by meticulous illustrations
... Leer más
Monumental

A Stonemason's Tale

de Simon Warrack ...

Discover ancient stone wonders and the secrets of architectural preservation through the eyes and hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons.Around the world and across time, the buildings of the gods and royalty have mostly been made of stone. For more than forty years, the eminent stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack has worked on many of the greatest of them. In Monumental, Warrack ... Leer más

$19.70 USD

Discover ancient stone wonders and the secrets of architectural preservation through the eyes and hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons.Around the world and across time, the buildings of the gods and royalty have mostly been made of stone. For more than forty years, the eminent stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack has worked on many of the greatest of them. In Monumental, Warrack
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Wood

Craft, Culture, History

de Harvey Green ...

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame ... Leer más

Antes $5.99 USD Ahora $4.99 USD

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame
... Leer más
Печи и камины в доме

de LitRes ...

Давно мечтаете о домашнем камине или печи? Тогда эта книга для вас!В ней вы найдете доступное описание наиболее простых и экономичных печей и каминов, которые можно построить, не имея профессиональных навыков.Вы узнаете, какие инструменты и материалы потребуются для печной кладки, как приготовить вяжущие и облицовочные растворы, как правильно расположить печь или камин, как вывести дымовую трубу ... Leer más

$1.75 USD

Давно мечтаете о домашнем камине или печи? Тогда эта книга для вас!В ней вы найдете доступное описание наиболее простых и экономичных печей и каминов, которые можно построить, не имея профессиональных навыков.Вы узнаете, какие инструменты и материалы потребуются для печной кладки, как приготовить вяжущие и облицовочные растворы, как правильно расположить печь или камин, как вывести дымовую трубу
... Leer más
Five Houses, Ten Details

de Edward R. Ford ...

Edward Ford's forty years of practicing and teaching architecture have focused on one area: the architectural detail. Yet, despite two hugely influential books (The Details of Modern Architecture, volumes 1 and 2), numerous articles, and lectures given from Vancouver to Vienna, there are two questions Ford has, remarkably, never answered: "What is a detail?" and more importantly, "What is a good ... Leer más

$20.78 USD

Edward Ford's forty years of practicing and teaching architecture have focused on one area: the architectural detail. Yet, despite two hugely influential books (The Details of Modern Architecture, volumes 1 and 2), numerous articles, and lectures given from Vancouver to Vienna, there are two questions Ford has, remarkably, never answered: "What is a detail?" and more importantly, "What is a good
... Leer más
Skyscrapers Of The World

A Tale Of Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, And Taipei 101

de A.J. Kingston ...

Explore the Skyscrapers of the World ️Unveil the captivating stories behind four iconic skyscrapers in our exclusive book bundle, "Skyscrapers of the World: A Tale of Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, and Taipei 101." These architectural marvels have redefined skylines, pushed the boundaries of human creativity, and symbolize the enduring spirit of innovation. Four Inspiring Books ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Explore the Skyscrapers of the World ️Unveil the captivating stories behind four iconic skyscrapers in our exclusive book bundle, "Skyscrapers of the World: A Tale of Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Lotte World Tower, and Taipei 101." These architectural marvels have redefined skylines, pushed the boundaries of human creativity, and symbolize the enduring spirit of innovation. Four Inspiring Books
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Troilus and Cressida

de William Shakespeare ...

Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. The play (also described as one of Shakespeare's problem plays) is not a conventional tragedy, since its protagonist (Troilus) does not die. The play ends instead on a very bleak note with the death of the noble Trojan Hector and destruction of the love between Troilus and Cressida. Throughout the play ... Leer más

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Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. The play (also described as one of Shakespeare's problem plays) is not a conventional tragedy, since its protagonist (Troilus) does not die. The play ends instead on a very bleak note with the death of the noble Trojan Hector and destruction of the love between Troilus and Cressida. Throughout the play
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Henry VI, Part 1

de William Shakespeare ...

The First Part of King Henry the Sixth is history play by William Shakespeare, believed written in approximately 1588–1590. It is the first in the cycle of four plays often referred to as "The First Tetralogy". ... Leer más

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The First Part of King Henry the Sixth is history play by William Shakespeare, believed written in approximately 1588–1590. It is the first in the cycle of four plays often referred to as "The First Tetralogy".
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The Ecologies of the Building Envelope

A Material History and Theory of Architectural Surfaces

de Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Jeffrey Anderson ...

The Ecologies of the Envelope theorizes the building envelope as a literal embodiment of the social, political, technological, and economic contingencies which have become embedded within it over the last century, analyzing the historical lineages, heroes and villains that helped define the complex material ecologies we see within the envelope today.While the façade is one of the most thoroughly ... Leer más

$23.30 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Ecologies of the Envelope theorizes the building envelope as a literal embodiment of the social, political, technological, and economic contingencies which have become embedded within it over the last century, analyzing the historical lineages, heroes and villains that helped define the complex material ecologies we see within the envelope today.While the façade is one of the most thoroughly
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Aluminium

A Studio Design Guide

de Michael Stacey ...

Are you making the most of aluminium? Aluminium is one of the most flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional strength, durability and affordability, it provides us with more than simply the ability to select products. When understood properly, aluminium becomes something to design with. In a world where over half humankind now lives in cities there is a need to design zero ... Leer más

$53.96 USD

Are you making the most of aluminium? Aluminium is one of the most flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional strength, durability and affordability, it provides us with more than simply the ability to select products. When understood properly, aluminium becomes something to design with. In a world where over half humankind now lives in cities there is a need to design zero
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Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems

de Alexander Newman ...

MEET THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS FOUNDATION DESIGNExpand your professional design skills and engineer safe, reliable foundations and anchors for metal building systems. Written by a practicing structural engineer, Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems thoroughly covers the entire process--from initial soil investigation through final design and ... Leer más

$91.52 USD

MEET THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS FOUNDATION DESIGNExpand your professional design skills and engineer safe, reliable foundations and anchors for metal building systems. Written by a practicing structural engineer, Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems thoroughly covers the entire process--from initial soil investigation through final design and
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Project Resource Manual The CSI Manualof Practice 5/E (EBOOK)

CSI Manual of Practice, 5th Edition

de The Construction Specifications Institute ...

This is the leading reference on the organization, preparation, and use of construction information and the only one to cover the construction process from planning and design to construction administration. It details the basic practices involved in project delivery systems, cost estimating, construction documents, and code appliance. This new edition expands that scope to include information on ... Leer más

$234.80 USD

This is the leading reference on the organization, preparation, and use of construction information and the only one to cover the construction process from planning and design to construction administration. It details the basic practices involved in project delivery systems, cost estimating, construction documents, and code appliance. This new edition expands that scope to include information on
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我在荷蘭當都更說客：阿姆斯特丹以人為本的10年街區再生筆記

de 采和建築師, 鄭采和 ...

一位臺灣青年建築師在荷蘭的十年觀察筆記——透過阿姆斯特丹深層認識荷蘭，跟著采和建築師直擊荷蘭人的居住正義與街區實驗，「住房不是一種財產權的絕對保障，而是對人應有居住權的絕對保障。」原來「都更」也不只是蓋新房子，唯有自己認知自己想過什麼樣的生活，才知道住宅可以怎樣設計或是改造，而不是只是被動地接受市場上提供的「房地產」。本書以迷人的故事力、專業的視角讓我們大開眼界。城市的偉大，來自於居住其間人民的偉大。阿姆斯特丹從十三世紀的小漁村，歷經八百年的歷史發展，成就現今的國際空港城市，其間，充滿了各種故事。而共同完成這部偉大故事，靠的是眾志成城，透過政府、建築師、社區規劃師，尤其是各類各階層人民的凝聚力，讓文化性跟衝突性對話，讓城市的宏偉與家的溫度並存，讓理性主義與人文感性交融，讓社會秩序與個體自由同在，讓異文化和本土文化相互包容，更讓多元族群共生及共榮。采和建築師寫下她在阿姆斯特丹十多年的生活 ... Leer más

$9.19 USD

一位臺灣青年建築師在荷蘭的十年觀察筆記——透過阿姆斯特丹深層認識荷蘭，跟著采和建築師直擊荷蘭人的居住正義與街區實驗，「住房不是一種財產權的絕對保障，而是對人應有居住權的絕對保障。」原來「都更」也不只是蓋新房子，唯有自己認知自己想過什麼樣的生活，才知道住宅可以怎樣設計或是改造，而不是只是被動地接受市場上提供的「房地產」。本書以迷人的故事力、專業的視角讓我們大開眼界。城市的偉大，來自於居住其間人民的偉大。阿姆斯特丹從十三世紀的小漁村，歷經八百年的歷史發展，成就現今的國際空港城市，其間，充滿了各種故事。而共同完成這部偉大故事，靠的是眾志成城，透過政府、建築師、社區規劃師，尤其是各類各階層人民的凝聚力，讓文化性跟衝突性對話，讓城市的宏偉與家的溫度並存，讓理性主義與人文感性交融，讓社會秩序與個體自由同在，讓異文化和本土文化相互包容，更讓多元族群共生及共榮。采和建築師寫下她在阿姆斯特丹十多年的生活
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