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Colonial Interiors; Photographs and Measured Drawings of the Colonial and Early Federal Periods

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Report copyright infringementby Leigh 1894-1946 French (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 imp...

The Planning of Apartment Houses, Tenements and Country Homes; a Text Book for Students of Architecture, Household Arts, Practical Arts and Hygiene of

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Report copyright infringementby Teunis J. Van Der 1862- Bent (Created by)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 w...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Gray (Author)The Cinema Palace: Lost and Found is a fascinating journey through some of the greatest ever structures built for film. Most were built during the film heyday of the 1920s and 1930s, when spectacular picture palaces appeared to provide enticing locations for the then most popular form of entertainment. Important survivors are included, such as the stupendous Detroit Fox and its sister of the same name in St. Louis, together with a number wh...

Towards a Nude Architecture: A Visual Compendium of Japanese Hot Springs

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Report copyright infringementby Yuval Zohar (Author)A deep dive into the hidden world of Japanese hot springs, from fabled origins to modern manifestationsAs one of the most volcanically active geographies in the world, the islands of Japan gush with nearly 30,000 naturally occurring hot springs, or onsen, of varying temperatures, colors and mineral compositions. When superimposed over the country's history, their timeline winds its way through ancient religions, warring empires, medical marv...

Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky

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Report copyright infringementby Phoebe Howard (Author)From design expert--and interior design readers' favorite--Phoebe Howard, comes a book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways, vacation cottages, and luxurious seaside manors. "Known for her stunning Southern style." --Oprah.com "The reigning queen of Southern design." --USA Today A hardworking how-to-get-the-look book ...

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Report copyright infringementby Olivia Broome (Author)Green vs grey, plants vs concrete: 175 images of Brutalist structures interrogated by nature. Olivia Broome has curated a visual celebration of Brutalist plants. Brutalist architecture is commonly associated with a cold, austere aesthetic. But architects have long found ways of incorporating greenery into their more brutal designs, creating a striking contrast between the hard and the soft, the cold and the complex, the sharp edges of conc...

A Brave and Lovely Woman: Mamah Borthwick and Frank Lloyd Wright

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Borthwick (Author)Mamah Borthwick earned a master's degree at a time when few women even attended college, translated writings by a key figure of the early feminist movement, and traveled from the American prairie to Europe, Scandinavia, and Japan. She is best known, however, as the mistress of the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and for her shocking murder at the renowned Wisconsin home he built for her, Taliesin. Little of Wright's life and...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristen Kauffman (Author)Anyone interested in the founding of libraries across the country will delight in delving into Prescott Public Library, which showcases the pivotal role the establishment played in the Arizona city's history. The Prescott Public Library was created in 1917 when the City of Prescott took over management of the formerly private library. Prescott was established in the middle of the Civil War when Union sympathizers found gold in the Brads...

Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle's Topography

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Report copyright infringementby David B. Williams (Author)Residents and visitors in today's Seattle would barely recognize the landscape that its founding settlers first encountered. As the city grew, its leaders and inhabitants dramatically altered its topography to accommodate their changing visions. In Too High and Too Steep, David B. Williams uses his deep knowledge of Seattle, scientific background, and extensive research and interviews to illuminate the physical challenges and sometimes...

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Olson (Author) In 1975, I was in Sri Lanka on a photo assignment for The Tourist Board of Sri Lanka. Their 1976 calendar was on the agenda. I heard so many great things about Sri Lanka. I wasn't disappointed. They are a predominately Buddhist country. Buddhism was introduced by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the emperor Ashoka, during the reign of Sri Lanka's King Devanampiyatilla. According to legend, a tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his f...

Planning and Designing the Absent City: Campsites as Temporary Settlements

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Report copyright infringementby Luca Trabattoni (Author)This book concerns the study of open-air accommodation facilities. The market evolutions allow us to look at these structures as temporary settlements characterised by a low-density dwelling and a close connection with natural elements and the landscape.This new and different point of view is sustained by the tendency of outdoor tourism to go in the direction of temporary villages, and this tendency is directly related to "time" and "lan...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Tunis Sale (Author)"Historic Gardens of Virginia" is an exhaustive and beautifully compiled exploration of the legendary estates and botanical treasures of the Old Dominion. Edited by Edith Tunis Sale, this seminal work documents the artistry and history of Virginia's most celebrated landscapes, from the grand colonial plantations to the refined town gardens of the early twentieth century.The book provides detailed accounts of the planning, plant selectio...

You Can Do Beautiful Things: An Approachable Guide to Creating Spaces You Love

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Report copyright infringementby Galey Alix (Author)In this groundbreaking, step-by-step interior design book, the DIY social media star and host of HGTV's Home in a Heartbeat empowers you to create spaces that are visually stunning and emotionally fulfilling, no matter where you're at in life. On Home in a Heartbeat, Galey Alix surprises and transforms families' homes in just a three-day window. Now she has created a high-level guide and road map readers can follow when (re)designing their ow...

Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements: A South African Context

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Emmanuel Okem (Editor), Sithembiso Lindelihle Myeni (Editor), Tshepang Mosiea (Editor)This book uses the transformative innovation policy (TIP) as a lens to show how innovative processes, practices and systems could address critical challenges and facilitate the delivery of sustainable human settlements in South Africa.The TIP approach shows that addressing societal problems is not a function of a technical solution within a government department but one...

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Report copyright infringementby Marco Te Brömmelstroet (Author)We shape mobility with words, and in turn, those words shape how we move, build, and experience our cities. In Mobility Language Matters, Marco te Brömmelstroet unveils the hidden power of language in defining the way we perceive transportation, infrastructure, and urban life. From technical jargon that reinforces car dependency to metaphors that limit our imagination, this book challenges the deep-seated narratives that drive mob...

Postmodernism and Architecture at the End of Apartheid

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Report copyright infringementby Hilton Judin (Author)Set against a social and political urban landscape of segregation and forced removals, Postmodernism and Architecture at the End of Apartheid unpacks postmodernism in the 1970s and 1980s as it unfolds in South Africa during the final brutal decade of apartheid. Architecture and apartheid are central subjects of the book - the ways they came to interact simultaneously to both buttress and undermine a country rapidly disintegrating. With batt...

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Report copyright infringementby Paola Pugsley (Author)SPECIAL REPRINT EDITION! Blue Guide Crete focuses on the long history of the largest Greek island, from Minoan civilization to the present day. It includes detailed coverage of the major resorts and archaeological sites, Venetian and Ottoman architecture, the island's unique landscape and wildlife, and its important history in the Second World War. Plenty of practical tips - how to get around, where to stay, and what to eat (Crete has some...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Bortolotti (Director), Chiara Geroldi (Director), Cecilia Furlan (Director)Increasingly, the sealed surfaces of our cities are being transformed, either through spontaneous processes of degradation and neglect, or through soil desealing interventions aimed at regenerating the ecological functions of the soil. What design approaches and tactics can be employed to modify this mineral crust, minimizing impacts while maximizing increased permeability and new...

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Lars Svensen (Author), Edgar Greer Shelton (Author)"Architectural Drafting" provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the fundamental principles and techniques used in the creation of architectural drawings. Authored by Carl Lars Svensen and Edgar Greer Shelton, this work serves as an essential resource for students, draftsmen, and architects seeking to master the art of technical representation. The book covers a wide array of topics, including the ...

Modern Benford's Law: State of the Art Techniques for Audit and Compliance Professionals

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel J. McCarville (Author)Benford's Law offers a powerful, data-driven approach to anomaly detection. Discovered 150 years ago, it wasn't until the 1990s that auditors began harnessing its potential for identifying irregularities in financial data. Today, the Benford's Law community spans a wide range of professions and academic disciplines.This book provides the latest research-based techniques packaged for ready usage by auditors and audit analytics profes...

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Report copyright infringementby Leeza Sipek (Author), Hazel Foote (Author), Matthew Sipek (Author)Building your own home could save you thousands of dollars. The Owner Builder is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process. The authors share their personal experiences with photos of...

Welcome to Paradox City: A Critical History of Dallas as Told Through Its Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Lamster (Author)A first-of-its-kind history of Dallas told through the city's most significant buildings.With an exceptional blend of architectural history, social history, and critical writing, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Lamster takes readers to the sun-scorched origins of Dallas as a remote outpost on the Texas frontier, then traces the city's development into the dynamic, if imperfect, metropolis we know today. Welcome to Paradox City is an ...

Winning and Delivering: The Federal AE Playbook for Winning Work, Delivering It Well, and Building a Practice in the AI Era

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Report copyright infringementby Lee P. Sisco (Author)THE KNOWLEDGE FEDERAL AE PRACTITIONERS HAVE BEEN HANDING EACH OTHER IN PIECES FOR DECADES. FINALLY IN ONE PLACE.The Federal market is the largest, most stable buyer of architecture and engineering services in the world, and most of what it takes to win and deliver that work has never been written down. It lives in the heads of practitioners who learned it over decades, one hard lesson at a time. This book writes it down.Winning and Deliveri...

My Year in New York Synagogues: A Personal Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Waxman (Author)Andrew Waxman had been going to the same New York synagogue for years. But what if he went to a different one each week? And so, with his kids in college, he took his chances.Part journal, part guide, My Year in New York Synagogues, chronicles the many different synagogues Waxman encountered. For those looking for a synagogue in New York, to make their home, this book may help.For those curious about what is probably the greatest diversity...

United Kingdom: From Early Centuries, the History

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Booth (Author)British History. From Early Centuries, the History. Such compromises were easy to make in autumn 1914, when the excitement over the outbreak of war was high, causing a crush of enlistments, and when it was still generally believed that the war would be over within six months. By spring 1915, however, enthusiasm for the war began to cool and recruiting fell off. Moreover, Asquith's government seemed to have lost its grip on affairs; newspap...

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Report copyright infringementby Rose Standish Nichols (Author)"Italian Pleasure Gardens" is an evocative exploration of the art and history of landscape design in Italy. Written by Rose Standish Nichols, a prominent landscape architect, this work delves into the evolution of the Italian garden from its classical roots through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque era. The book captures the unique harmony between architecture and nature that defines the Italian style, emphasizing t...

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Report copyright infringementby Idris Mills (Author)Scotland History Early History, The People, Culture and Tradition. Scotland is one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom. (The other three are England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.) Scotland covers the northern part of the island of Great Britain, which it shares with England and Wales. For centuries, social and political life in the northern (Highland) area of Scotland was organized around clans (communities of people with stron...

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Report copyright infringementby Nox Vale (Author)In the heart of Hong Kong, for nearly a century, a six-and-a-half-acre anomaly existed where two empires refused to govern - and a city built itself anyway.Kowloon Walled City began as a forgotten Qing fort, became a jurisdictional no-man's-land after the Opium Wars, and evolved into one of the densest human settlements ever recorded: a vertical labyrinth of 350+ buildings, up to 14 storeys high, housing tens of thousands in a chaotic yet funct...

Access to Eden: An Essay on Arts & Crafts Values, Garden City Ideals, and the 1924 'Wheatley' Housing ACT

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Report copyright infringementby John Astley (Author)In Access to Eden, John Astley explores the influences that shaped the original public sector housing ideals in Britain. The essay surveys the cultural and legislative strands in a narrative that reveals the origins of public sector housing with company housing (such as Port Sunlight), the Arts and Crafts movement, with architects such as Baillie Scott, the Garden City pioneer Ebenezer Howard, and urban planners such as Raymond Unwin and Bar...

Hexagon Quilting: Craft Paper Notebook (.2

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Report copyright infringementby Crafty Hexagon (Author)Hexagon Paper Composition Notebook Features: 120 pages small hexagons measure .2" per side. Measures 8.5" wide x 11" high, perfect size for all your drawing, gaming, flooring, decorating, arts & crafts needs Durable matte cover, professionally bound, to protect your book from damage Ideal gift idea for any occasion for students and teachers Designed in USAUses: Hex paper (or honeycomb paper) is popular with gamers of all kinds as it ...

Governance, Risk and Compliance: Demystifying the Risk and Data Privacy Landscape

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Brass (Author)This book on Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) and Data Privacy is designed to equip apprentices, students and professionals across various industries with a deep understanding of this holistic approach to organizational security and risk management, quality management and regulatory responsibilities. It involves aligning a company's governance structure, quality and risk processes and compliance and data privacy activities ...

Program Architecture: Fight the Good Fight

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Report copyright infringementby Gideon T. Rasmussen (Author)Business executives consider what is necessary to protect the company. It comes down to people, process and technology, organized within an information security program. Everything has its place within the program, including business processes, assets and the right blend of controls to protect them.This book describes program architecture, the discipline of designing, implementing and leading information security programs.- Prove You...