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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

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'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

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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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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
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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

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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

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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
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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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
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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
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

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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
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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Die Altägyptische Metaphysische Architektur

de Moustafa Gadalla ...

Diese ins Deutsche übersetzt Ausgabe enthüllt das alte ägyptische Wissen der harmonischen Proportionen, die heilige Geometrie und Zahlenmystik; wie sie sich in ihren Texten, Tempeln, Gräbern, ihrer Kunst und den Hieroglyphen usw. manifestiert hat … während ihrer gesamten bekannten Geschichte. Es zeigt, wie die Ägypter ihre Bauten konstruierten, um kosmische Energie zu erzeugen; und die mystische ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Diese ins Deutsche übersetzt Ausgabe enthüllt das alte ägyptische Wissen der harmonischen Proportionen, die heilige Geometrie und Zahlenmystik; wie sie sich in ihren Texten, Tempeln, Gräbern, ihrer Kunst und den Hieroglyphen usw. manifestiert hat … während ihrer gesamten bekannten Geschichte. Es zeigt, wie die Ägypter ihre Bauten konstruierten, um kosmische Energie zu erzeugen; und die mystische
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Современные работы по возведению стен и перегородок

de Галина Серикова ...

Строительство стен – немаловажный этап в возведении дома. От правильной их постройки зависит уют, тепло и комфорт. Сейчас на строительном рынке большое количество различных материалов для строительства стен, дорогих и дешевых, качественных и не очень. С помощью этой книги вы без труда сможете разобраться в них, а также детально ознакомитесь с этапами строительства стен. Советы профессионалов, ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Строительство стен – немаловажный этап в возведении дома. От правильной их постройки зависит уют, тепло и комфорт. Сейчас на строительном рынке большое количество различных материалов для строительства стен, дорогих и дешевых, качественных и не очень. С помощью этой книги вы без труда сможете разобраться в них, а также детально ознакомитесь с этапами строительства стен. Советы профессионалов,
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Сварка полимерных труб и фитингов с закладными электронагревателями

de И. В. Волков, В. И. Кимельблат, О. В. Стоянов ...

Рассмотрены научно-технические основы сравнительно нового метода электродиффузионной сварки, сфера применения которого постоянно расширяется. Развитие процесса внедрения сварки с закладными электронагревателями в России недостаточно обеспечено научно-технической и учебно-методической литературой, что приводит к снижению качества сварных соединений и дискредитации метода. Этот пробел предназначена ... Leer más

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Рассмотрены научно-технические основы сравнительно нового метода электродиффузионной сварки, сфера применения которого постоянно расширяется. Развитие процесса внедрения сварки с закладными электронагревателями в России недостаточно обеспечено научно-технической и учебно-методической литературой, что приводит к снижению качества сварных соединений и дискредитации метода. Этот пробел предназначена
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Arquitetura contemporânea e automação: Prática e Reflexão

prática e reflexão

de Gabriela Celani, Maycon Sedrez ...

"A organização deste livro celebra os dez anos de existência do LAPAC (Laboratório de Automação e Prototipagem para Arquitetura e Construção) da Unicamp, concebido pela professora Gabriela Celani e gerido por ela e sua extensa equipe de orientandos, representada na co-organização desta publicação por Maycon Sedrez. Não devemos entender, no entanto, que a palavra laboratório deva ser interpretada ... Leer más

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"A organização deste livro celebra os dez anos de existência do LAPAC (Laboratório de Automação e Prototipagem para Arquitetura e Construção) da Unicamp, concebido pela professora Gabriela Celani e gerido por ela e sua extensa equipe de orientandos, representada na co-organização desta publicação por Maycon Sedrez. Não devemos entender, no entanto, que a palavra laboratório deva ser interpretada
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Госзаказ. Капитальный и текущий ремонт

de И. И. Вотченко ...

Издание предназначено для специалистов – занимающихся подготовкой и размещением заказов на проведение капитального и текущего ремонтов зданий и сооружений для государственных и муниципальных нужд. В издании рассматриваются вопросы обследования зданий, подготовки дефектных ведомостей, составления технического задания, подготовке и проверке (экспертизе) проектно – сметной документации.Особое ... Leer más

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Издание предназначено для специалистов – занимающихся подготовкой и размещением заказов на проведение капитального и текущего ремонтов зданий и сооружений для государственных и муниципальных нужд. В издании рассматриваются вопросы обследования зданий, подготовки дефектных ведомостей, составления технического задания, подготовке и проверке (экспертизе) проектно – сметной документации.Особое
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Father Goriot

de Honoré de Balzac ...

Father Goriot Honore de Balzac - The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought about profound changes in French society; the struggle of individuals to secure upper-class status is ubiquitous in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and ... Leer más

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Father Goriot Honore de Balzac - The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought about profound changes in French society; the struggle of individuals to secure upper-class status is ubiquitous in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and
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Vital Forms

Biological Art, Architecture, and the Dependencies of Life

de Jennifer Johung ...

Shows how the intersection of biotech, art, and architecture are transforming the world we live inAs living matter becomes more and more the domain of art and architecture, the life sciences are enabling a major cultural and aesthetic transformation. Vital Forms explores how the intersection of biology, art, and architecture has transformed these disciplines, offering heretofore unimagined ... Leer más

$17.54 USD

Shows how the intersection of biotech, art, and architecture are transforming the world we live inAs living matter becomes more and more the domain of art and architecture, the life sciences are enabling a major cultural and aesthetic transformation. Vital Forms explores how the intersection of biology, art, and architecture has transformed these disciplines, offering heretofore unimagined
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Intermediate Guide to Japanese Joinery: The Secret to Making Complex Japanese Joints and Furniture Using Affordable Tools

de Jin Izuhara ...

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to
... Leer más
Universal Principles of Architecture

100 Architectural Archetypes, Methods, Conditions, Relationships, and Imaginaries

de WAI Architecture Think Tank, Cruz Garcia, Nathalie Frankowski ...

Series series Rockport Universal
Take an expansive and provocative tour of architectural theory and practice, exploring everything from basic concepts to speculative design and subversive interventions.Universal Principles of Architecture illustrates in 100 concepts the importance, possibilities, challenges, and roles that architecture plays in shaping the world. This radical and perhaps surprising survey is divided into five ... Leer más

$25.91 USD

Take an expansive and provocative tour of architectural theory and practice, exploring everything from basic concepts to speculative design and subversive interventions.Universal Principles of Architecture illustrates in 100 concepts the importance, possibilities, challenges, and roles that architecture plays in shaping the world. This radical and perhaps surprising survey is divided into five
... Leer más
Going Green Construction: An Insider's Look at the Trend in Green Construction

de Desmond Gahan ...

The idea of sustainable development may be traced to the energy (particularly fossil oil) crisis and the environment pollution interest in the'70s. The green construction movement in the United States originated from the need and want for more energy effective and environmentally friendly construction patterns.There are a number of motives for green construction, including environmental, ... Leer más

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The idea of sustainable development may be traced to the energy (particularly fossil oil) crisis and the environment pollution interest in the'70s. The green construction movement in the United States originated from the need and want for more energy effective and environmentally friendly construction patterns.There are a number of motives for green construction, including environmental,
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