Architecture

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The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin Franklin Wilson (Author)Explore the architectural marvel of "The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee" by Benjamin Franklin Wilson, III. This meticulously researched work delves into the history and significance of the Parthenon, both the iconic original in Athens and its remarkable replica in Nashville. Journey through time and across continents to understand the enduring legacy of Greek architecture. This book offers a unique persp...

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Frederick Calvert (Author)Explore the architectural wonders and artistic legacy of Islamic Spain in Albert F. Calvert's "Moorish Remains in Spain." This meticulously prepared edition offers a detailed exploration of Moorish architecture and Islamic art as it flourished across Spain. Delve into the rich history of Islamic mural painting and decoration, and uncover the lasting impact of Islamic culture on the Iberian Peninsula. From grand palaces to intric...

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Report copyright infringementby M. Digby (Matthew Digby) Wyatt (Author)Explore the captivating domestic architecture of Spain through the eyes of Matthew Digby Wyatt in "An Architect's Note-book in Spain." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a timeless glimpse into the architectural styles and building traditions of Spain. Journey through detailed architectural sketches and insightful observations, revealing the unique character of Spanish homes and buildings. Focusing principally...

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Report copyright infringementby F. (Frederick) Maire (Author)Discover the secrets of transforming ordinary surfaces into stunning works of art with "Graining and Marbling" by Frederick Maire. This meticulously prepared republication offers a comprehensive guide to the timeless techniques of faux painting and decorative wood finishing. Delve into the practical methods, materials, tools, and appliances used in achieving exquisite graining and marbling effects. Whether you're a seasoned craftsma...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Dresser (Author)Explore the foundational concepts of Victorian design with Christopher Dresser's "Principles of Decorative Design," a seminal work on ornament and interior decoration. This meticulously prepared fourth edition delves into the core principles that shaped the aesthetic of the Victorian era. Dresser, a leading figure in the 19th-century design reform movement, provides insights into creating visually appealing and harmonious spaces. Fro...

Modern Sacred Art and the Church of Assy; 0

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Report copyright infringementby William 1927-2006 Rubin (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...

The Refined Home: Sheldon Harte--California-Based Interior Designer Demonstrates That True Luxury Lies in a Mix of Form, Function, and Artisanship

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Report copyright infringementby Sheldon Harte (Author), Mitchell Owens (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Hadley Keller (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This gorgeous book spotlights California-based interior designer Sheldon Harte, whose vision is that true luxury lies in the interconnection of form and function--and the finest works of art.Sheldon Harte, founder of Harte Davis Interior Design, is renowned for creating luxurious, livable interiors - from estates, apartments, and family compounds to beac...

Golf Architecture: Economy in Course Construction and Green Keeping (1920)

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Report copyright infringementby A. MacKenzie (Author), H. S. Colt (Introduction by)Golf Architecture: Economy In Course Construction And Green Keeping is a book written by A. Mackenzie in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to golf course design, construction, and maintenance. It covers topics such as the selection of land, the layout of holes, the construction of greens, tees, and fairways, and the maintenance of the course. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it acc...

The Senses in Interior Design: Sensorial Expressions and Experiences

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Report copyright infringementby John Potvin (Editor), Marie-Ève Marchand (Editor), Benoit Beaulieu (Editor)The senses in interior design examines how sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste have been mobilised within various forms of interiors. The chapters explore how the body navigates and negotiates the realities of designed interiors and challenge the traditional focus on star designers or ideal interiors that have left sensorial agency at the margins of design history. From the sensually ...

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Report copyright infringementby National Lumber Manufacturers' Associ (Created by)Farm Structures, Volume 7, presents a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of agricultural buildings. Authored by the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association. Trade Extension Department, this volume offers detailed insights into various structural aspects crucial for efficient farm operations. Focusing on practical applications, the book covers essential topics such as material selection, struct...

The Parks of Nashville: A History of the Board of Parks and Recreation (1897-1984)

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Report copyright infringementby Leland R. Johnson (Author) Number of Pages: 308 Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Harrison Williams (Author)Delve into the rich tapestry of Virginia's past with Harrison Williams' "Legends of Loudoun: An account of the history and homes of a border country of Virginia's Northern Neck." This meticulously researched work explores the fascinating local history of Loudoun County, Virginia, a region steeped in colonial heritage. Journey through time as you discover the stories behind the area's most significant historical houses and learn about t...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph 1809-1878 Nash (Author)"The Mansions of England in the Olden Time, Volume 1" by Joseph Nash offers a fascinating glimpse into the architectural grandeur and social history of England through detailed depictions of its historic mansions. Published in 1839, this volume showcases Nash's remarkable skill in capturing the essence of these stately homes, providing invaluable insight into the lives of the families who inhabited them. Through meticulous illustra...

Nature through a Hospital Window: The Therapeutic Benefits of Landscape in Architectural Design

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Report copyright infringementby Shan Jiang (Author)this book uses two state-of-the-art experimental studies to explore nature's therapeutic benefits in healthcare environments, emphasizing how windows and transparent spaces can strengthen people-nature interactions. Author BiographyShan Jiang is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the School of Design and Community Development, West Virginia University. She is also serving leadership roles in healthcare and therapeutic design ...

Architectural Drawing and Lettering: A Manual of Practical Instruction in the Art of Drafting and Lettering for Architectural Purposes (1907)

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Report copyright infringementby Frank A. Bourne (Author), H. V. Von Holst (Author), Frank Chouteau Brown (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition. Number of Pages: 188 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Robert A. Ciucevich (Author) Number of Pages: 132 Dimensions: 0.28 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: July 23, 2025

Kim and Mario Build a Labyrinth and So Can You

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Antieau (Author), Mario Milosevic (Author)Labyrinths figure in cultures the world over as tools for contemplation, as metaphors for pilgrimages, and, some believe, as a way to gain access to other realms. The recent resurgence of interest in labyrinths has prompted many to construct their own versions. In this instructive and concise guide, novelists Kim Antieau and Mario Milosevic use their own experience creating a labyrinth to guide you in making yours. ...

Philadelphia Architecture in the Nineteenth Century

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Report copyright infringementby Philadelphia Art Alliance (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 work...

The Etymological Compendium: Or Portfolio Of Origins And Inventions (1853)

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Report copyright infringementby William Pulleyn (Author), Merton A. Thoms (Editor)The Etymological Compendium: Or Portfolio Of Origins And Inventions is a book written by William Pulleyn and originally published in 1853. The book is an extensive collection of information on the origins and etymology of various words and phrases in the English language. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the English language, the influence of other languages on English, and the developm...

Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: Alexander Hamilton's Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries

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Report copyright infringementby Davida Siwisa James (Author)Explores four centuries of colonization, land divisions, and urban development around this historic landmark neighborhood in West Harlem It was the neighborhood where Alexander Hamilton built his country home, George Gershwin wrote his first hit, a young Norman Rockwell discovered he liked to draw, and Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man. Through words and pictures, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill traces the transition of this pictures...

The Parks of Nashville: A History of the Board of Parks and Recreation (1984-2024)

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Report copyright infringementby Zachary Gresham (Author) Number of Pages: 652 Dimensions: 1.94 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Charles Brees (Author)The Illustrated Glossary of Practical Architecture and Civil Engineering by Samuel Charles Brees is a comprehensive reference work encompassing both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical applications of architecture and civil engineering. This detailed glossary covers a wide array of subjects including office and field work, the steam engine, mechanical engineering, surveying, leveling, and the use of instruments. A valuab...

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Report copyright infringementby Patricia Mou (Author)Rabbit Holes is not just a coffee table book, but an experiential portal into the exploration of what it means to live a life of meaning, beauty, and truth.Born from the popular Rabbit Holes Newsletter, it comprises curations from over 50 issues over a period of 5 years, alongside personal essays and notes. During some of the most turbulent times of my life, Rabbit Holes was a sanctuary amidst the storm where I metabolized, reflected, and h...

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Fry (Author)Disappearing Cities is a collection of short stories of invented cities, set in the not too distant future, destroyed by climate change impacts. The projected fictions are created from projected current climate facts. Inspired by Italo Calvino's book Invisible Cities, the work aims to be a salient contemporary companion text.Author BiographyTony Fry is a writer, a design philosopher, an award-winning designer, an adjunct professor at the Univer...

Urban Mobility: How the Iphone, Covid, and Climate Changed Everything

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Report copyright infringementby Shauna Brail (Editor), Betsy Donald (Editor)Urban Mobility sheds light on mobility in twenty-first-century Canadian cities. The book explores the profound changes associated with technological innovation, pandemic-induced impacts on travel behaviour, and the urgent need for mobility to respond meaningfully to the climate crisis.Featuring contributions from leading Canadian and American scholars and researchers, this edited collection traverses disciplines inclu...

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Kingsley Porter (Author)Lombard Architecture V1 is a book written by Arthur Kingsley Porter and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the architecture of Lombardy, a region in northern Italy, during the medieval period. Porter, a renowned art historian and archaeologist, provides an in-depth analysis of the region's architectural styles, techniques, and influences, drawing on extensive research and his own fieldwork. The book is d...

Flint Chips: A Guide To Pre-Historic Archaeology (1870)

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Thomas Stevens (Author)Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic Archaeology is a book written by Edward Thomas Stevens in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to prehistoric archaeology, specifically focusing on the study of flint tools and their uses. The author provides detailed descriptions of various types of flint tools, including knives, scrapers, arrowheads, and spearheads, and explains how they were made and used by ancient humans. The book also c...

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin James Houston (Author), Arthur Edwin Kennelly (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the worl...

Draftsman's Manual Or How Can I Learn Architecture? Hints To Enquirers, Directions In Draftsmanship (1882)

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick T. Camp (Author)The Draftsman's Manual, also known as ""How Can I Learn Architecture?"", is a book written by Frederick T. Camp and first published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning the art of architecture, providing helpful hints and directions in draftsmanship. The manual is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of architecture. The first chapter provides an overview of the history...

Inductive Metrology: Or The Recovery Of Ancient Measures From The Monuments (1877)

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Report copyright infringementby William Matthew Flinders Petrie (Author)Inductive Metrology: Or The Recovery Of Ancient Measures From The Monuments is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie in 1877. The book is focused on the recovery of ancient measures from various monuments. Petrie, who was an archaeologist and Egyptologist, used his extensive knowledge of ancient civilizations to examine and decipher the measurements used by these cultures.The book is divided into two parts. Th...

The Dolocher: An Alderman James Mystery Thriller

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Report copyright infringementby European P. Douglas (Author)Can the dead commit murder? A string of grisly murders; a scared and superstitious populace; an investigator desperate for redemption When murders in the poverty-stricken Liberties begin to be credited to a savage dark beast with the soul of a recently deceased serial killer, Alderman James knows he must take on the case. He sees an all too human hand at work and is determined to win over the people he once let down so badly. With on...

Art Decoration Applied To Furniture (1878)

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Prescott Spofford (Author)""Art Decoration Applied to Furniture"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles of decorative art as applied to furniture design and ornamentation. Written by Harriet Prescott Spofford and originally published in 1878, this book provides a detailed exploration of the various styles, materials, and techniques used in furniture decoration during the Victorian era.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses...