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by Mary Pepchinski (Editor)In the late 1960s, the feminist scholar Kate Millet broadly defined "politics" as arrangements of power which enable individuals collectively to assert authority over others. Taking this definition, case studies by scholars from Europe and Israel explore the gendered professional in the 20th century as she navigated arrangements of power-including organised religion, emancipation movements, cultural norms, and shifting forms of government - to practice architecture....

From Shelters to Dwellings: The Dismantling and Reassembling of the Refugee Camp - Paperback

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by Ayham Dalal (Author)The importance of a "dwelling" is often taken for granted - yet it is a human necessity. But how can a shelter within a refugee camp ever become a dwelling? Ayham Dalal investigates this question by bringing "dwelling" to the centre of refugee camps' studies. He argues that the transformation from shelter to dwelling is a creative and imaginative process, in which social relations are carved into space whilst politics, time and materiality are negotiated. The book shows...

Macramè: Plant Hangers Guide- 179 Easy and Budget-Friendly Steps To Learn How To Create Gorgeous DIY Plant Hangers Models for Beginners - Paperback

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by Carolyn Walker (Author)You are about to discover all the secrets used by a professional designer to create gorgeous macramé plant hangers, wall hangings and baskets to add charm to your home. We know the feeling. Whether you're a longtime plant parent or just beginning to build a collection of green friends, you know by now that plants deserve a prime place in your home. You also know that those little slices of nature can single-handedly transform any room and introduce a fresh air of pea...

Agile Project Management: This book includes: Beginner's step by step guide to Learn Scrum + Beginner's step by step guide to Learn Kanban + Beg - Paperback

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by Andy Vickler (Author)Scrum is gaining immense popularity among the corporate world managers and chief executive officers due to its speed, high efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It allows you to double your revenue by speedily producing high-quality products without wasting precious human and monetary resources. This book walks you through step-by-step techniques for deploying the Scrum method in your organization. If you are a manager who has to integrate Scrum into the organization ...

Church Architecture of Late Antique Northern Mesopotamia - Hardcover

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by Elif Keser Kayaalp (Author)Church Architecture of Late Antique Northern Mesopotamia examines the church architecture of Northern Mesopotamia between the fourth and eighth centuries. Keser Kayaalp focuses on settlements, plan types, artistic encounters, the remarkable continuity of the classical tradition in the architectural decoration, the heterogeneity of the building techniques, patrons, imperial motivations, dedications of churches, and stories that claim and make spaces. Employing arc...

Social Media and the Contemporary City - Paperback

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by Eric Sauda (Author), Ginette Wessel (Author), Alireza Karduni (Author)The widespread adoption of smartphones has led to an explosion of mobile social media data, more than a billion messages per day that continuously track location, content, and time. Social Media in the Contemporary City focuses on the effects of social media on local communities and urban space in a variety of political and economic settings related to social activism, informal economic activity, public art, and global e...

Vastu: La Guía Definitiva de los Remedios Vastu Shastra y Feng Shui para una Vida Armoniosa - Hardcover

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by Mari Silva (Author)Si quiere descubrir la antigua ciencia india llamada Vastu Shastra, siga leyendo...Felicitaciones por encontrar este libro, su puerta de entrada al vasto mundo de la antigua ciencia de Vastu Shastra. Este libro está escrito para adaptarse a una variedad de audiencias, desde principiantes que nunca han oído hablar de Vastu Shastra hasta arquitectos experimentados que desean implementar los principios y enseñanzas del Vastu. Podrá explorar la vibrante historia del Vastu, a...

Fragrance of Glory: An Illustrated Account of the Ascension Of 'Abdu'l-Bahá - Hardcover

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by Michael V. Day (Author)'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, was head of the Bahá'í faith from 1892 to 1921. This publication describes His passing ("Ascension") using rare photographs and fascinating information from new research. This landscape photo-book is beautifully designed and printed in hard cover. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: May 17, 2021

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by Sandy Sorlien (Author), William Wright (Author), Andres Duany (Author)Zoning reform is essential to allow the walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods that residents desire and to create the economically sustainable development cities require. Zoning reform is essential to offer an alternative to sprawl, preserve open lands, and reduce energy use and carbon emissions.The SmartCode is a unified development ordinance that incorporates the proven Transect-based planning principles of New Urbanism an...

Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development - Paperback

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by Robert Mark Silverman (Author), Kelly Patterson (Author)The second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development teaches the basic skills, tools, and methods of qualitative research with special attention to the needs of community practitioners. This book teaches students entering planning, community development, nonprofit management, social work, and similar applied fields the core skills necessary to conduct systematic research designed to empower communities and prom...

John Lewyn of Durham: A Medieval Mason in Practice - Paperback

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by Malcolm J. B. Hislop (Author)John Lewyn was among the most important 14th century master masons, achieving a virtual dominance of high status castle building in the north of England from 1378-98. This study aims to reconstruct his career, determine his influence on developments in castle architecture, and draw some conclusions about his methods of working. Number of Pages: 85 Dimensions: 0.67 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2007

The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations - Paperback

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by Lurline Schowalter (Author)The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.45 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 06, 2021

The Home Owner's Guide to HVAC: The Envelope and Green Technologies - Paperback

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by Rob Turner P. E. (Author)How green is green? The average homeowner is usually well-informed about which products and concepts are considered "green," but they seem to have less of an understanding of how they compare, and which things work the best for the lowest investment. Did you know that 40 percent of the average home power bill is dedicated to air conditioning in warm climates? Further, energy is spent on cooking, hot water, clothes dryers, and such. Did you know that solar hydronic ...

Challenges Of Living With Locked-In Syndrome: Life Can Be Worth Living In Locked-In Syndrome: Various Medical Treatments - Paperback

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by James Malkasian (Author)The book is an eye-opener to the services around us and how the author has been treated and the immense hoops her family have been put through. The locked-in syndrome (LIS) describes patients who are awake and conscious but severely deafferented leaving the patient in a state of almost complete immobility and loss of verbal communication. When you don't have a disability you take things for granted, getting out of bed, using the bathroom...The author put those thing...

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by Michael Gfoeller (Author)Egypt: the Book of time is the most innovative book on ancient Egypt to appear in many years. It contains beautiful color photographs of ancient temples and monuments and their hieroglyphic inscriptions, along with English translations of the inscriptions done by the author. This book truly makes ancient Egypt come alive for the reader, in a unique and powerful way. Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.54 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 13, 2021

Dance! The Statue Has Fallen! Now His Head is Beneath Our Feet! - Paperback

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by Richard Capener (Author)Richard Capener's non-fiction pamphlet Dance! The Statue Has Fallen! Now His Head is Beneath Our Feet! is an anti-monument to Edward Colston, an exploration of the language used to talk about silence, and of rewriting personal and public narratives. Written as blocks of text examining the protests of the summer of 2020, Capener's book is a demonstration of the power of demonstration. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: September 30, 2021

Los Lugares más Tenebrosos del Mundo: Atrévete a Descubrir los Hechos que Ocurrieron en Estos Lugares Infernales. 2 Libros en 1 - Cementerios Embrujad - Paperback

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by Blake Aguilar (Author) Te has preguntado qué es lo que ocurre en cementerios, asilos y hospitales abandonados de noche? Qué misterios y tragedias ocultan las lápidas? Porqué estos lugares están rodeados de temas tabú en muchas culturas? Entonces sigue leyendo.."Ahora es el momento de la noche en que los sepulcros, abiertas sus losas, dejan escapar sus espíritus, que se deslizan por las sendas del cementerio." - William ShakespeareNo todos aquellos que yacen dentro de los cementerios desc...

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Autodesk Revit 2022: Fundamentals for MEP - Part 1 (Imperial Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher - Paperback

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by Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge (Author)Note: This learning guide is the first of a two-part series, with each guide sold separately.To take full advantage of Building Information Modeling, the Autodesk(R) Revit(R) 2022: Fundamentals for MEP guide has been designed to teach the concepts and principles of creating 3D parametric models of MEP system from engineering design through construction documentation. This guide is intended to introduce users to the software's user interface a...

Asher Benjamin: American Architect, Author, Artist - Hardcover

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by Bill Ranauro (Author)From the rural backwater of Hartland, Connecticut, Asher Benjamin would rise to become one of the most important yet overlooked figures of American architecture in the first half of the nineteenth century. Taking inspiration from the neoclassical designs of the Boston architect Charles Bulfinch, Benjamin would be the driving force behind the transformation of the Connecticut Valley from an isolated provincial outpost to a sophisticated urban frontier. His later Boston ...

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by Brian Croke (Author)Istanbul's Hagia Sophia ('Holy Wisdom'), or Ayasofya, is one of the world's most visited buildings. Yet, few visitors have any idea of its long and complex story, or why it has always been a place where history, religion and politics collide. In July 2020, Turkish President Erdoğan set off an explosive controversy by announcing that Hagia Sophia would now be modified into a mosque. This decision provoked fierce criticism from UNESCO because Hagia Sophia was enjoying Wor...

Heritage Building Information Modelling - Paperback

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by Yusuf Arayici (Editor), John Counsell (Editor), Lamine Mahdjoubi (Editor)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being debated, tested and implemented wherever you look across the built environment sector. This book is about Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), which necessarily differs from the commonplace applications of BIM to new construction. Where BIM is being used, the focus is still very much on design and construction. However, its use as an operational and management t...

FRENCH CHATEAU adult coloring books buildings: fantasy coloring books for adults - Paperback

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by Happy Arts Coloring (Author)The sketches in this French chateau coloring book for adults are very detailed, giving you the perfect palette to create your own colorful masterpieces. Especially fantasy loving colorers will enjoy this magical chateau coloring book. The designs inside have a variety of difficulty levels, so there will be something for every one to apply your creativity. Make use of a big choice of coloring tools - markers, pencils, pens, colored pencils, or even a combination ...

Structural Restoration of Masonry Monuments: Arches, Domes and Walls - Paperback

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by George Penelis (Author), Gregory Penelis (Author)Historic structures need to be restored in line with international guidance and charters developed by architects and archaeologists, but technical understanding of structural engineering and materials is crucial, particularly with respect to response to earthquake loading.This guide to structural assessment and restoration of masonry monuments and historical buildings outlines the techniques, materials and design procedures used. It begins w...

A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering: An Integrated Approach to Energy, Health and Operational Performance - Paperback

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by Dejan Mumovic (Editor), Mat Santamouris (Editor)The second edition of this authoritative textbook equips students with the tools they will need to tackle the challenges of sustainable building design and engineering. The book looks at how to design, engineer and monitor energy efficient buildings, how to adapt buildings to climate change, and how to make buildings healthy, comfortable and secure. New material for this edition includes sections on environmental masterplanning, renewable tec...

The Quest for Lightness in Equitation and Equestrian Questions (translation) - Hardcover

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by Hilda Nelson (Translator), Alexis-François L'Hotte (Author)This well-researched book offers a look at the life of the great French general, Alexis-Francois L'Hotte and includes Hilda Nelson's complete translation of his much-quoted Questions Equestres, here entitled Equestrian Questions.Alexis-François L'Hotte (1825-1904) was sent to the Ecole de Cavalerie at Saumur to pursue his equestrian talent. He became the pupil of both François Baucher and comte d'Aure. He returned to Saint-Cyr as ...

Stirring Up Sheffield: An Insider's Account of the Battle to Build the Crucible Theatre - Hardcover

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by Colin George (Author), Tedd George (Author)WINNER: 2022 THEATRE BOOK PRIZE Written by the Crucible Theatre's first Artistic Director, Colin George, and his son, Tedd, 'Stirring Up Sheffield' is the extraordinary story of a group of visionaries who came together to build a revolutionary thrust stage theatre in Sheffield. With a foreword by Ian McKellen and original photography from the era, this is an insider's account of the battle to redefine the actor/audience relationship.50 years ago, ...

The Architect's Engineer: Memoir of a Life in Building Engineering and Restorative Development - Paperback

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by Sir Nigel Thompson (Author)Sir Nigel Thompson walked to school around the bomb craters of the London Blitz--it made him want to build things, rather than knock them down. After studying structural engineering in Africa, he worked on hospitals and theaters in London, and later headed the team that designed University of Qatar. He went on to design Embankment Place, a massive office complex built over London's Charing Cross railway station. Turning from building to rebuilding, he explored co...

Encuentros Cercanos con Extraterrestres: Impactantes Historias Reales de Encuentros con Seres de Otros Mundos - Paperback

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by Olveido Valle (Author) Has mirado el cielo y te has preguntado si existen seres que nos podrían estar observando en ese mismo momento? Te has preguntado cuáles son los casos más impactantes de contacto con seres de otros mundos? Qué es lo que sucede cuando un ser humano tiene un contacto cercano con un extraterrestre? Entonces sigue leyendo.."Se encuentra frente al gran misterio... Al que hace temblar a la humanidad desde su origen: lo desconocido." - Gastón Leroux.Hoy en día los extrate...

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by Kate Kennedy (Editor), Hermione Lee (Editor)Notable writers--including UK poet laureate Simon Armitage, Julian Barnes, Margaret MacMillan, and Jenny Uglow--celebrate our fascination with the houses of famous literary figures, artists, composers, and politicians of the past What can a house tell us about the person who lives there? Do we shape the buildings we live in, or are we formed by the places we call home? And why are we especially fascinated by the houses of the famous and often lon...

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by Erin Napier (Author), Adam Trest (Illustrator)From the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebration of home. Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree and play the piano in the living room, and there is music inside the house for many happy years. But what will happen when its windows grow dark, its paint starts to crumble, and its boards creak...

Housing for Humans: A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America - Paperback

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by Ileana Schinder (Author)Where are all the homes?The affordable housing crisis today can be solved through innovative residential and urban design. Family models have evolved, society has reframed the role of cities, and ongoing urban realities demand opportunities to create housing for all, from first-time homeowners to retirees.This book navigates the design process of new housing, like additional dwelling units, and explores ideas that can be implemented from the suburbs to cities. Throu...