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Broken Cities: A Historical Sociology of Ruins - Paperback

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by Martin Devecka (Author)A comparative study of cities that fell into ruin through human involvement.We have been taught to think of ruins as historical artifacts, relegated to the past by a catastrophic event. Instead, Martin Devecka argues that we should see them as processes taking place over a long present. In Broken Cities, Devecka offers a wide-ranging comparative study of ruination, the process by which monuments, architectural sites, and urban centers decay into ruin over time. Weav...

Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian: The Ancient Roman Palace at Spalatro in Dalmatia - Modern-day Split, Croatia - Illustrated in the 1760s - Paperback

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by Robert Adam (Author)Emperor Diocletian's palace is a historic marvel - this book and its sketches, published by architect Robert Adam in the 1760s, aided the rediscovery of this Ancient Roman treasure.Illustrative of late-Roman architecture, Diocletian's palace was comprised of a military garrison; two temples; flower and vegetable gardens; servant, guest, dining and living quarters; large storage cellars and various outbuildings. A sprawling structure, the palace was the center of a small...

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by Samuel Smiles (Author)Samuel Smiles, (born Dec. 23, 1812, Haddington, Berwickshire, Scot.--died April 16, 1904, London), Scottish author best known for his didactic work Self-Help (1859), which, with its successors, Character (1871), Thrift (1875), and Duty (1880), enshrined the basic Victorian values associated with the "gospel of work."One of 11 children left fatherless in 1832, Smiles learned the meaning of self-reliance. Although he qualified in medicine at Edinburgh in 1832, he soon a...

California Infrastructure Projects: Legal Aspects of Building in the Golden State - Paperback

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by Ernest C. Brown Esq Pe (Author)This a book about the legal system in the Golden State. California's economy, on a global scale, is large enough to constitute the fifth largest national economy. The City of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area are the second and fourth largest population centers in the U.S., respectively. They are also among the fastest growing regions in the nation. The State of California spends billions of dollars on infrastructure projects. For example, the Califo...

Prairie Designs II 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by Alex Spatz (Author)"Prairie Designs II" is the sequel to "Prairie Designs for Stained Glass Windows". Like its predecessor, it contains 48 original Prairie window designs in rectangles, circles and free-form shapes in a variety of complexities. It is different in that it develops motifs, such as triangles, in different ways and that it gives a prairie interpretation to real-life objects, such as flowers and plants. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: Septemb...

An Introduction to Technical Requirements for Architectural Design of Hospitals - Paperback

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by J. Paul Guyer (Author)Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in architectural design of hospitals. Here is what is discussed:1. PURPOSE2. SITEWORK, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, SLABS3. BUILDING ENVELOPE4. PARAPET WALLS, ROOF STRUCTURES, AND WALKWAYS5. BUILDING INTERIOR. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 27, 2020

The Road to Blair Mountain: Saving a Mine Wars Battlefield from King Coal - Paperback

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by Charles B. Keeney (Author)"Keeney delivers a riveting and propulsive story about a nine-year battle to save sacred ground that was the site of the largest labor uprising in American history. . . . He unveils a powerful playbook on successful activism that will inspire countless others for generations to come." --Eric Eyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic In 1921 Blair Mountain in sout...

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by Arrian (Author), Edward J. Chinnock (Translator)Considered by many to be the most important work on Alexander the Great, Arrian's "The Campaigns of Alexander" or "The Anabasis of Alexander" is an accurate and thorough account of the Macedonian conqueror's military exploits. Arrian of Nicomedia was a Roman historian, public figure, military commander, and well-acclaimed philosopher of the 2nd century. As a youth, he studied under Epictetus, and later strove in his literary works to emulate ...

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by Major Lorenzo a. Fiorentino (Ret ). (Author)Illinois was admitted to the Union in 1818, becoming the 21st state in America. In 2018, the state celebrated its bicentennial, and over those 200 years, Illinoisans have been prominent in every war that the United States has been involved in. From the French and Indian War to the current War on Terror, Illinoisans, Illinois Militia, and National Guard units have been called upon to act. Throughout Illinois there are monuments dedicated to nation...

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by Jennifer J. Richardson (Author), Sue Sullivan (Author), Robert M. Craig (Foreword by)Three remarkable people were responsible for the beginnings of Atlanta's historic Druid Hills. The first was entrepreneur Joel Hurt, who having already experienced success with his rail-served development of Inman Park set his sights on a second community. With remarkable vision, Hurt hired renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. to plan his new subdivision. Druid Hills would be Olmsted's la...

Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide - Hardcover

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by Margaret Fletcher (Author), Robbie Polley (Author)A hand-drawn guide to architectural styles throughout history Architectural Styles is an incomparable guide to architectural styles across the centuries and around the world. Modeled after an architect's plein air sketchbook, the volume features hundreds of detailed drawings by esteemed architectural illustrator Robbie Polley alongside incisive and informative descriptions. This unique guidebook takes readers from Europe and the Americas to...

Manual - Curso Construcción de Domo Geodésico Frecuencia V4 - Paperback

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by Rodolfo J. Bravo de la Parra (Author)Construya usted mismo un Domo Geod sico paso a paso como alternativa de vivienda sustentable, tener su propio invernadero, o construir un dep sito/almac n. Este curso de construcci n se basa en la t cnica de uniones sin conectores de tri ngulos para formar un Domo Geod sico, que es parte de una esfera geod sica a partir de un icosaedro o dodecaedro regular.Este curso detalla la metodolog a de construcci n y la forma de recubrir el Domo con Tejas Asf lti...

Project Management (PjM) ARE 5.0 Exam Guide (Architect Registration Examination): ARE 5.0 Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Guide, and Critical Content - Paperback

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by Gang Chen (Author) A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Division This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and critical content for the ARE 5 Project Management (PjM) Division. More specifically this book covers the following subjects: ARE 5.0, AXP, and education requirements ARE 5.0 exam content, format, and prep strategies ARE 5.0 credit model and the easi...

Tree of Pearls: The Extraordinary Architectural Patronage of the 13th-Century Egyptian Slave-Queen Shajar Al-Durr - Hardcover

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by D. Fairchild Ruggles (Author)Shajar al-Durr--known as "Tree of Pearls"--began her remarkable career as a child slave, given as property to the Ayyubid Sultan Salih of Egypt. She became his favorite concubine, was manumitted, became the sultan's wife, served as governing regent, and ultimately rose to become the legitimately appointed sultan of Egypt in 1250 after her husband's death. Shajar al-Durr used her wealth and power to add a tomb to his urban madrasa; with this innovation, madrasas...

Construction Delay Analysis Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Analysis and Formulation of Delay Claims - Paperback

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by Hendrik F. Prinsloo (Author)This book is written for busy professionals who need guidance on Delay Claims. The content is informed by intensive research conducted over many years aimed to simplify Delay Claims. The research produced a groundbreaking New Delay Analysis and formulation method. The method has been presented at numerous international conferences and is being utilized in several different countries. The easy to ready book shares information on the following key topics: - Basic ...

Shipping Container Homes: The best guide to building a shipping container home and tiny house living, including plans, tips, FAQs, and more! - Hardcover

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by Damon Jones (Author)SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES Shipping container homes are rapidly growing in popularity for a wide variety of reasons. Not only are they unique, they are also very inexpensive, often costing up to 50% less than a traditionally built house of comparable size Container homes are eco-friendly, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing - making them an easy choice for many new homeowners. This book will explain to you everything you need to know about container homes, includin...

Shipping Container Homes: The complete guide to building shipping container homes, including plans, FAQS, cool ideas, and more! - Hardcover

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by Andrew Birch (Author)SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES Shipping container homes are a newly popular method of sustainable housing. Essentially it involves taking a new (or used) shipping container, and turning it into a home, office, or other type of liveable space There are a huge range of designs that can be created, and multiple shipping containers can be joined together to create a truly unique structure. These shipping container homes are not only a lot cheaper than regular housing, they al...

Architectural Flourishes: Tacoma, Washington: Detailing Guide to Tacoma, Washington - Paperback

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by Marques Vickers (Photographer), Marques Vickers (Author)"Architectural Flourishes: Tacoma, Washington" is a pictorial guide illustrates the features that capture the city's architecture legacy. The distinctive pre-Modernist examples of the late nineteenth through early twentieth century are liberally disbursed throughout the downtown, Old Town, Stadium, Ruston Point and Proctor districts. Over 230 photographs detail unique and distinctive exterior traits, statuary and notable design flouri...

Career Exploration: School to Work Transition - Paperback

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by Kimberly Rae Cubitt (Author)This book covers School to Work Transition as they relate to Career Exploration activities and discussion outlines. It has resources covering Self-Regulation, Conflict Resolution, Dealing with Change, Problem Solving, Being "On Stage", Hitting the "Pause" Button and Following Directions to name a few. Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.44 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: March 28, 2020

Tiny Houses: An Essential Guide to Tiny Houses with Examples and Ideas of Design - Hardcover

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by Matt Brown (Author)Turn Your Dream of Living in a Tiny House Into RealityThis book is your definitive guide to realizing the dream of one day moving into your own tiny house.With the recent global downturn in the real estate market and the desire for minimalism, tiny home culture has grown exponentially and become a tangible alternative for those living on a budget or choosing to keep material possessions to a minimum. A number of people want to live in tiny houses because they view the sm...

Shipping Container Homes: An Essential Guide to Shipping Container Homes with Examples and Ideas of Designs - Hardcover

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by Matt Brown (Author)Turn Your Dream of Living in a Shipping Container Home Into RealityThis book contains everything you need to know to turn your dream of living in a home constructed from shipping containers into a reality.Chances are you've seen them on the road or on a freighter pulling into the port - but did you ever imagine that one of those shipping containers would one day make a home for someone? Whether you live in European countries such as Poland, Norway or Spain, or even acros...

Build Like the Big Primes: A Contractor's Guide to Building Your Business While Balancing Your Life - Paperback

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by Michael Riegel (Author)As a small business owner, you may feel overwhelmed by serving your clients while also growing your company. If you are trying to figure out what expertise you need to promote and foster the growth of your company, this book will provide you with practical tools and tips to help you achieve your goals. From Finance, Operations, and Communications to Personal Branding, Marketing, and Human Resources, you'll learn the critical skills and resources that will put you on ...

Designing Future Cities for Wellbeing - Paperback

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by Christopher T. Boyko (Editor), Rachel Cooper (Editor), Nick Dunn (Editor)Designing Future Cities for Wellbeing draws on original research that brings together dimensions of cities we know have a bearing on our health and wellbeing - including transportation, housing, energy, and foodways - and illustrates the role of design in delivering cities in the future that can enhance our health and wellbeing. It aims to demonstrate that cities are a complex interplay of these various dimensions tha...

The Ecological Landscape Professional: Core Concepts for Integrating the Best Practices of Permaculture, Landscape Design, and Environmental Restorati - Paperback

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by Erik Ohlsen (Author)Create a meaningful career restoring the planet. Ecological landscaping provides implementable solutions to many of the world's problems including viable new career paths for a growing regenerative economy.This book includes FREE Online Trainings in Professional Ecological Design. Go Here to Register: https: //erikohlsen.com/ecological-landscape-professional-trainings/ (Copy & Paste in your browser)Integrating the principles of permaculture with the practices of pro...

Shipping Container Homes: A Guide on How to Build and Move into Shipping Container Homes with Examples of Plans and Designs - Hardcover

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by Louis Meier (Author)Take the first step to realizing your dream of building and living in your very own Shipping Container Home The purpose of this guide is to provide a detailed walk-through of each step of the process of shipping container selection, transport, foundation, utilities, modification, and finishing. In each chapter, one aspect of construction is explored in depth, beginning with the planning process and extending through to the completed home. Included in each chapter are pi...

Architecture and the Urban Environment - Holistic Design - Paperback

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by Derek Thomas (Author)Architecture and the Urban Environment - Holistic Design forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in the new world order, the second decade into the 21st Century. This philosophical and practical primer responds to current social, cultural, natural and technological resource issues and aims to assist architects, urban designers and landscape architects - and those in training - to synthesise the elements of holistic and sus...

Shipping Container Homes: The Step-By-Step Guide to Shipping Container Homes and Tiny house living, Including Examples of Plans and Designs - Hardcover

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by Matt Brown (Author)Discover How Shipping Containers Can Become HomesThe trend to make shipping containers into fantastic homes has been a concept that's been used for almost two decades now. They are a convenient design concept that works well with the tiny home movement. The idea of minimizing and having pre-made deliverable homes that fit easily onto the back of a standard truck has a lot of appeals. There's a lot of flexibility when it comes to designing one of these homes, whether you ...

The Castles of the Rhine: Recreating the Middle Ages in Modern Germany - Paperback

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by Robert R. Taylor (Author) 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 selected castles, describing their turbulent histories from the time of th...

A Round Indiana: Round Barns in the Hoosier State, Second Edition - Hardcover

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by John T. Hanou (Author)Rounds barns are architectural phenomena that have graced rural America for over a century. Today the few that survive stand as symbols of another generation's innovation and ingenuity. To understand the importance of these buildings is to begin to understand the story of farming in America. A Round Indiana: Round Barns in the Hoosier State, Second Edition documents the 265 round barns identified in the history of Indiana. This book contains more than 300 modern and h...

Maker.Home: 15 Step-By-Step Projects to Transform Your Home - Hardcover

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by Tobias George (Author)Learn how to make 15 beautifully crafted projects for your home using sustainable and upcycled materials. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions will guide you through projects ranging from the utterly simple to the technically advanced, that will elevate your interior from the everyday to the extraordinary. Created by designer-maker Tobias George, whose brand is inspired by a love of good craftsmanship combined with a consciousness of materials, Maker.Home ...

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by Mona Kuhn (Photographer), David Dorenbaum (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Silvia Perea (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Mona Kuhn's lyrical and formally daring portrait of the iconic Schindler House in Los Angeles, supplemented with letters, blueprints and moreIn Kings Road, Californian photographer Mona Kuhn (born 1969) reconsiders the realms of time and space within the architectural elements of the Schindler House in Los Angeles. Built by Austrian architect Rudolph M. Schindler in 1922, the hous...

Home Addition Design Ideas Made Easy: Helping Do It Yourselfer's Get It Right The First Time - Paperback

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by Greg Vanden Berge (Author)This book will provide do it yourselfer's with basic home addition design suggestions for anyone interested in saving lots of money. We've done the difficult job already for you.All of the basic questions to get started can be found in this book.Where should you put it?Do I need a hallway and if so how long will it need to be?Do I need to match the existing roof or can I install something with more architectural details?Then there are those questions that you won'...