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by Tony Jing (Author)Learn how a designer should think, frame a problem, and set the tone of a product in the highly dynamic context of a startup Create your own unique toolkit by bridging the gap between the hard skills of product design and the soft skills of the startup cultureGet insight into how a successful product is developed and designed in the fast-paced and precarious environment of a startupBack JacketUnderstand how designing a technology product in a startup environment is marked...
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by J. Paul Guyer (Author)This publication will introduce you to some handicapped accessibility standards for buildings and related infrastructure. Topics discussed include space allowances, reach, route, parking and ramps.Author BiographyPaul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer, and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal advisor to the California...
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by Peggy Albee (Author), Molly Berger (Author), H. Eliot Foulds (Author)The Historic Resource Study (HRS) for Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site addresses the architecture of the mansion, its furnished interiors, the mechanical systems of the mansion and transportation systems of the estate, the cultural landscape, and occupancy of the estate from the Vanderbilt period to the present.
Number of Pages: 484
Dimensions: 0.97 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: June 10, 2013
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by Anthony Jackson (Author)The history of British architecture since 1930 has been one of frequently heated controversy between the old idiom and the new and between various social and technological viewpoints. The battle is by no means over; indeed it is spreading to wider issues and outside what was previously a largely professional sphere. A book like this one, which spells out the issues and describes how they arose, is therefore of interest not only to architects and students of architec...
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by Travis Kelly Wilson (Author)Architecture comes in many shapes and sizes. The Aspiring Architect is an activity book that allows students to investigate architectural history, design, games, and geography. Design your own floor plan. Learn about Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Locate amazing buildings building around the world. The Aspiring Architect is a fun way to explore the World of Architecture.
Number of Pages: 54
Dimensions: 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: Octob...
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by Marc Seguin (Author)No safe harbours for steamboats or sailing vessels could be found along an isolated 70-mile stretch of eastern Lake Ontario, dominated by the irregular-shaped Prince Edward County peninsula. Frequent storms, rocky reefs and sandy shoals were among the many dangers facing 19th century mariners. So many shipwrecks mark one narrow and shallow underwater ridge in the region that it became known as the "graveyard of Lake Ontario." It was on these shores, from Presqu'ile Bay ...
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by Margaret Coffin Brown (Author)This Cultural Landscape Report documents the history and significance of the trail system, with an emphasis on the physical features, and guides the future treatment of the trails.
Number of Pages: 344
Dimensions: 0.72 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: June 01, 2013
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by Clifford &. Ron O'Connor (Photographer), Ron O'Connor (Illustrator)Stone Masonry - Stone Restoration Handbook. By Ron O'Connor. A Master Mason offers guidance to the Stone Restoration Industry. He shares information and experiences that are useful to Professionals and Academics. It raises awareness of practical issues that need to be considered when making decisions about stone.The skills, insights, practical advice, and techniques highlighted should help to facilitate Surveying, Draug...
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by James Alan Egan (Author)Carefully analyzing photos, maps, and newspapers from the 1800's, research historian Jim Egan has concluded that Calvert Vaux created the 1855 landscape design for Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Egan feels Calvert Vaux also designed the 1871 Music Stand, which stood near the middle of the park until the 1930's. Who was Calvert Vaux? He was a noted building architect who designed mansions like Beaulieu and Beechwood along Bellevue Avenue. But Vaux was even more...
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by Dennis James Williams (Author)When Dennis James Williams returned home after fighting in Iraq, he had a hard time fitting back into society. He was under financial stress and could not communicate with his wife. Much of his time was spent trying to find a place to work so he could provide for his family. But what turned out to be his worst problem was something he didn't want to admit he had-post-traumatic stress disorder. In this gut-wrenching personal account, Williams looks back at a do...
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by W. Vivian De Thabrew (Author)This is a mainly pictorial work, featuring recent color photographs taken by the author of the many different styles and features of Buddhist images, stupas, or pagodas found in two of the most prominent Buddhist countries in Asia. Accompanying the photographs is the text describing the magnificent architectural heritage of Buddhism and also explaining the origin and development of the images and stupas. The photographs attempt to exhibit the physical expressio...
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by Paul F. Aubin (Author)Leverage the power of the Revit family editor to create complex forms drawn from classical architecture. This book brings together three of the author's favorite things: architecture, history and Revit in a hands-on manual like nothing else available From the foreword: "Paul Aubin has carved out a distinctive niche in the overlapping worlds of BIM, Revit & Education. He offers support to self-directed learners who have caught the BIM bug and are seeking greater f...
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by James Smith (Author)Many people in Brazoria County, Texas, are unaware that a lumbering industry exists or has ever existed in the county. Books and other publications have written about the county's other industries and enterprises such as chemicals, sulfur, oil, rice, cattle, and shrimping. A History of Logging and Wood Milling in Brazoria County, Texas, by author James Smith, offers a comprehensive and historical look at wood harvesting and processing in Brazoria County. It begins in 25...
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by Frank L. Greenagel (Author)The Warren Churchscape (in a new revised edition) is a richly illustrated guide to all seventy of the 18th and 19th century churches and meetinghouses still standing in Warren County. Frank Greenagel, author of The New Jersey Churchscape and 12 other volumes on the old churches of New Jersey, and developer of the widely popular website, www.njchurchscape.com, explores and explains the history of Warren's religious buildings, from the earliest religious structure-...
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by D. J. R (Illustrator), D. J. R (Author)The Advanced Civilization of Ancient Khemit {Egypt's} Nile Valley Civilization in Antiquity was full of Magnificence, Splendor and Glory. Khemits venerated, prayed to and worshiped their {God/Ntr} known as Amen everyday. Included in this book are The Prophets, Holy-men, Healers, Priests, Priestesses, Metaphysicians, Miracle workers and magicians all prayed to and worshipped Amen. Also included in this book are the Kings and Queens of Khemit; The Grand...
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by Leonardo Benevolo (Author), Paolo Portoghesi (Author), Erwin Walter Palm (Author)Cuatro renombrados historiadores del arte, de la arquitectura y del urbanismo se reunen para pensar el espacio colonial del Nuevo Mundo: Gabriel Guarda, Leonardo Benevolo, Paolo Portoghesi, Erwin Walter Palm y Graziano Gasparini.
Number of Pages: 142
Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: May 01, 2004
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by Seth S. Patton (Author)A clear, concise review guide for the FDNY F-60 Fire Guard Certificate of Fitness Exam. Recently updated, this guide contains two full-length practice exams and specific tips about the testing format and site.
Number of Pages: 36
Dimensions: 0.07 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: December 05, 2013
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by Walton D. Stowell Sr (Illustrator), Walton D. Stowell Jr (Editor), Walton D. Stowell (Author)Kip was born 'Walton Danforth Stowell' from Massachusetts. He lived a long life as an artist, architect, and politician; settling in Harpers Ferry, WV. This biography spans 73 years of Kip's life, from 1936-2009; and is a summary of people, places, and art related to him. As an architect he worked for the National Park Service, but also maintained private practice. Kip loved entertaining people, an...
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by Nist (Author)This report describes how the fires that followed the impact of debris from the collapse of WTC 1 (the north tower) led to the collapse of WTC 7; an evaluation of the building evacuation and emergency response procedures; what procedures and practices were used in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the building; and areas in current building and fire codes, standards, and practices that warrant revision. Also in this report is a summary of how NIST reached...
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by Michael O'Rourke (Author)"Architectural Drafting Simplified" is a practical and instructive drafting text that introduces and progressively guides the reader through basic architectural processes, concepts, and drafting techniques for wood framed construction. Through presented examples, drawing projects, and step-by-step illustrations, the reader is acquainted with the basics of architectural drafting, detailing, and the production of working drawings.Basic architectural drafting skills a...
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by Steven W. Hatch (Author)When Steven W. Hatch found himself in a housing crisis, pressed for time and money, he discovered that building a yurt was his best option. In Practical Yurts, Hatch thoroughly documents his project, beginning by explaining how a simple, round tent could fit the needs of a retired aerospace industry professional. Beyond the practicalities of easy construction and low initial output and ongoing ownership costs, he was drawn to the "feeling" inside a yurt. Another dec...
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by Theodore Ash (Author)This book is an informative and transformational journey. Through it you can learn the ways of a new science called Neoarcology. In 1800, only 3% of the world's population lived in cities, in 1950, there were 83 cities with populations exceeding ONE MILLION, and by 2007, this number had risen to 468. If the trend continues, today's urban population of 3.2 BILLION will rise to nearly 5 BILLION by 2030, when three out of five people will live in cities. By then, over 2 B...
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by Robert C. Trumpbour (Author), Kenneth Womack (Author), Mickey Herskowitz (Foreword by) 2017 Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research 2016 Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book from Shelf Unbound When it opened in 1965, the Houston Astrodome, nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World, captured the attention of an entire nation, bringing pride to the city and enhancing its reputation nationwide. It was a Texas-sized vision of the future, an unthinkable feat of enginee...
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by Jobe David Leonard (Author)A how to book for those interested in building a Small or Tiny Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a proven way to develop a workable project, design, and budget for only...
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by Jobe David Leonard (Author)A how to book for those interested in building a Lake Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a proven way to develop a workable project, design, and budget for only the cost...
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by John Stone (Author)In this day and age it's difficult to know what is really in your food, even vegetables labeled as "organic" can contain artificial substances and are often grown in fertilizers that can harm both the earth and the plants themselves. Compost has been made from organic matter that has decomposed; it is the best, most environmentally friendly fertilizer for your plants. Whether you want to have an organic farm so that you know exactly where your fruits and vegetables come ...
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by William Wrighte (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1790 Edition. Consisting Of Plans, Elevations, And Sections For Huts, Retreats, Summer And Winter Hermitages, And More.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: August 07, 2014
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by Randal Carter Working (Author)The role of architecture within the French Reformed tradition has been of recent scholarly interest, seen in the work of Helene Guicharnaud, Catharine Randall, Andrew Spicer, and others. Few, however, have explored in depth the relationship between Reformed theology and architectural forms. This thesis explores the roots of Reformed aesthetics, set against the background of late medieval church architecture. The work of Serlio is demonstrably important in the ...
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by Leon Cutajar (Author)Is clutter taking over your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of objects that have accumulated in your house over the years? Well, you're not alone. We all gather clutter to some extent, but it's what we do about it that counts. If you find yourself with a clutter problem and want to reclaim your home or garage, this is the book for you. Clutter isn't just displeasing to the eye; it can start to affect your emotional wellbeing and can even have a negative eff...
