Architecture

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The Brothel and Beyond: An Urban History of the Sex Trade in Early Modern Venice

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Report copyright infringementby Saundra Weddle (Author) The Brothel and Beyond deepens our understanding of women's engagement in urban life through a close study of Venice's sex trade. Centering questions of gender, agency, and mobility, it reveals how sex workers were embedded in the social and spatial fabric of the city.From the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, the Venetian government attempted to control commercial sex by segregating it in municipal brothels in Rialto and lat...

Zoé de Las Cases La Maison: Decorating with French Vintage Style

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Report copyright infringementby Zoé de Las Cases (Author)A book of inspiration for decorating your home the French way, from designer and interiors stylist Zoé de Las Cases. Let yourself be inspired by this gorgeous collection of ideas for decorating your home the French way. For interior designer Zoé de Las Cases, decorating your home is like painting a work of art or crafting a recipe - you have to put your heart and soul into it. Home is about feeling comfortable and peaceful, creating a...

Shaping a City: Ithaca, New York, a Developer's Perspective

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Report copyright infringementby Mack Travis (Author)Picture your downtown vacant, boarded up, while the malls surrounding your city are thriving. What would you do?In 1974 the politicians, merchants, community leaders, and business and property owners, of Ithaca, New York, joined together to transform main street into a pedestrian mall. Cornell University began an Industrial Research Park to keep and attract jobs. Developers began renovating run-down housing. City Planners crafted a long-rang...

The St. Louis Cathedral Of New Orleans: A Sketch: Commemorating The Bicentenary Of The Founding Of This Parent Church Of The Mississippi Valley

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Report copyright infringementby T. P. Thompson (Author)Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of one of America's most beloved landmarks, immortalized in countless films, paintings, and photographs. This beautifully designed book is a must-have for anyone who loves New Orleans or the art of the American South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in ...

FamilyPro Guide to Kitchen Design Innovation: Everything You Need to Achieve a Complete Makeover with Over 20 Design ideas

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Report copyright infringementby Raquel Allen (Author)FamilyPro Guide to Kitchen Design Innovation: Create a Beautiful, Functional, and Efficient Kitchen That Works for YouA kitchen isn't just a place to cook-it's the heart of your home. It's where families gather, conversations flow, and meals become memories. Yet, for many homeowners, the kitchen is also a source of frustration-poor layouts, cluttered counters, and inefficient storage make everyday tasks feel like a challenge. FamilyPro Guid...

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Report copyright infringementby Shah Rukh (Author)"World's Oldest Structures: Famous Landmarks of the Ancient Times" is an enlightening journey through the most iconic and mysterious ancient buildings across the globe. Each chapter delves into these structures' architectural marvels and cultural significance, offering a glimpse into the lives and societies that built them. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the enigmatic Stonehenge, this book celebrates the enduring legacy of human ingenuity a...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Frahm (Author), Carola Roll (Author)Designing Intelligent Construction Projects Explore the potential impact of management cybernetics, lean methodologies, and digitalization on the construction sector As a heavily asset-driven industry, construction is at the crossroads of a transformation. Digitalization has already begun and is acting as a beacon. Intelligently designed project organizations and systems must follow to make construction projects fit f...

Skyscrapers: A Social History of the Very Tall Building in America

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Report copyright infringementby George H. Douglas (Author) This history of skyscrapers examines how these tall buildings affected the cityscape and the people who worked in, lived in, and visited them. Much of the focus is rightly on the architects who had the vision to design and build America's skyscrapers, but attention is also given to the steelworkers who built them, the financiers who put up the money, and the daredevils who attempt to "conquer" them in some inexplicable pursuit of fame...

Washington State's Round Barns: Preserving a Vanishing Rural Heritage

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Bartuska (Author), Helen Bartuska (Author)Enchanted by their beauty, complexity, and historical significance, the Bartuskas began researching, visiting, and photographing the region's round barns soon after Tom accepted a teaching position at Washington State University's architecture department in 1963. Focusing on structures over fifty years old, at least two stories, and over fifty feet in diameter, the authors eventually found twenty-one, and made it th...

Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines

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Report copyright infringementby Rachell Abalos (Author), Gabriela Larios (Illustrator)★ "Emphasizes the bonds of family and community, as neighbors come together under rainbow skies . . . This well-crafted overview is not only a heartening story, but a good choice for STEM and multicultural studies" - School Library Journal, starred review The Mendoza family loves their traditional Filipino nipa hut, and it's always there for them. But when a tropical storm is headed their way, their bond an...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Fillat (Author)Hotel Design presents the beautiful, inviting, and defining hotels and resorts designed by FILLAT+ Architecture. With four studios and over 27 years of experience in hospitality design, the firm was founded in 1992 by Peter Fillat to explore a personal view of how people interact with the environment and to create an Architecture of Permanence, which delights and inspires the human spirit. FILLAT+ specializes in creating places and spaces ...

California Coastal: Seaside Living from Sea Ranch to San Diego

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Sandy Hebert (Author), Chase Reynolds Ewald (Author)California Coastal style combines the most beautiful and livable aspects of modern, rustic, cottage, and coastal design to showcase the California dream. "Say 'thank you' to the authors of CALIFORNIA COASTAL. With an artist's eye they have seen and given witness to the artist's line in home design. Here are homes where your eye will find grace, your soul will find rest, and on balance, the rest of you ...

The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft

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Report copyright infringementby Ulrich Boser (Author)"Boser cracks the cold case of the art world's greatest unsolved mystery."-- Vanity FairOne museum, two thieves, and the Boston underworld: the riveting story of the 1990 Gardner Museum robbery, the largest unsolved art theft in history. Perfect for fans of the Netflix series This is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist!Shortly after midnight on March 18, 1990, two men broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and committ...

Sustainable Structures: 15 Eco-Conscious Buildings Around the World

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Report copyright infringementby Kate McMillan (Author)A stunning illustrated overview of "green" architecture on every continent, packed full of cool STEAM facts and fascinating details. From a waste collection site built entirely from recycled materials, to a school designed to float during flood season in Bangladesh, this dazzling book highlights innovative and sustainably built structures around the world. Did you know that "woodscrapers," or skyscrapers made of wood, can reduce constructi...

Grethe Meyer: Designing Danish Modernism

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Report copyright infringementby Grethe Meyer (Artist), Isabel Bernadette Brammer (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Christina B. Kjeldsen (Text by (Art/Photo Books))An illustrated biography of the pioneering female designer who shaped a distinctly modern vision of domestic life for the postwar generationThe story of Danish midcentury architect and designer Grethe Meyer (1918-2008) spans the fields of design, culture and women's history. It illustrates the complexities of being both a single mother ...

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Report copyright infringementby Christy Hale (Author), Christy Hale (Illustrator)A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.Cupon cups tacking up, smaller, smaller, and growing taller! Children building-Concrete poetry- Pair them with notable structures from around the world and see children's constructions taken to the level of architectural treasures. Here is a unique celebration of children's playtime explorations and the surprising ways ch...

Mystery Dots Lines Spirals Hidden Pictures Great Ancient Wonders: Create the Stunning Beauty of Ancient Cultures with this One-Color Coloring Book for

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Report copyright infringementby Maximus Prime (Author)Welcome to the captivating world of "Mystery Dots Lines Spirals Hidden Pictures Great Ancient Wonders," where imagination meets intricate design to bring forth an enthralling coloring experience unlike any other. Dive into a realm where ancient wonders and artistic expression converge, inviting you on a mesmerizing journey through history, culture, and creativity. This extraordinary coloring book is more than just a collection of pages; it...

King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Twain (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important eno...

The Renaissance Architecture of Central and Northern Spain; a Collection of Photographs and Measured Drawings

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Report copyright infringementby Austin Whittlesey (Author)This book presents a collection of photographs and measured drawings of Renaissance architecture in central and northern Spain. The book covers a range of styles and structures, offering valuable insights into the region's architectural history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author)Travelogues Collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture and wildlife of the world from the perspective of late 19th and early 20th century esteemed travelers. From the exotic islands of Fiji to the lush jungles of Africa to the bustling streets of New York City, these picturesque backdrops set the scene for amusing, and at times prejudiced, anecdotes of adventure, survival and camaraderie. Photographs and...

North Carolina Civil War Monuments: An Illustrated History

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas J. Butler (Author) Monuments honoring leaders and victorious armies have been raised throughout history. Following the American Civil War, however, this tradition expanded, and by the early twentieth century, the Confederate dead and surviving veterans, although defeated in battle, ranked among the world's most commemorated troops. This memorialization, described in North Carolina Civil War Monuments, evolved through a challenging and contentious proces...

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Leighton Guptill (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is ...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward S. Morse (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

Rumford Fireplaces and How They are Made

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin Rumford (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importa...

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Report copyright infringementby William Robinson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importa...

A Reprint Of The Country Builder's Assistant, The American Builder's Companion, The Rudiments Of Architecture, The Practical House Carpenter, Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Asher Benjamin (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important...

Simplified Formulas and Tables for Floors, Joists and Beams; Roofs, Rafters and Purlins

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Clifford Ricker (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is i...

The Efficient Kitchen: Definite Directions for the Planning, Arranging and Equipping of the Modern Labor-Saving Kitchen. a Practical Book Forthe Home-

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Report copyright infringementby Georgie Boynton Child (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is im...

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Report copyright infringementby W. R. Lethaby (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ebenezer Howard (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

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Report copyright infringementby William Aiken Starrett (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is i...