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Official Guide to the Saving Tara Project - Paperback

$17.28

by Peter Bonner (Author)Tara, the fictional home of the O'Hara's in Gone with the Wind, and arguably the most iconic movie set of all time, is presently being restored and opened to the public. The book, "The Official Guide to the Saving Tara Project," presents the Tara facade as few have seen it and chronicles the first steps in preparing the Tara facade for its second chance at a "close up." Peter Bonner has done what was thought to be impossible in giving the first ever tours of the Tara f...

The World Trade Center (Classics of American Architecture) - Paperback

$28.73

by Anthony W. Robins (Author)Originally published in 1987 while the Twin Towers still stood - brash and controversial, a new symbol of the city and the country - this book offered the first serious consideration of the planning and design of the World Trade Center. It benefited from interviews with figures still on the scene, and archival documents still available for study. Many of those interviewed, and many of the documents, are gone. But even if they remained available today, it would be ...

The Weight of the World: An orpahan's inspirational journdy from the dark side to a life of hope - Paperback

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by Terry a. Degner (Author)My Brave Little Man continues....Terry was eight when he was adopted, along with his younger sister, to a childless farm couple in western Minnesota. Although he was bright, curious, and fiercely independent, he suffered from emotional neglect due to being separated from his biological family as a toddler, followed by the three years he spent in an orphanage.Terry quickly learns that farm life is tough, but, over time, the long hours and the hard, physical labor hav...

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by Terry a. Degner (Author)My Brave Little Man series continues....Terry joins the Navy and finds himself back in the real world, a world far removed from the "soul modeling community" he had been adopted into at the age of seven. Here, he returns to the world of street fighting. In electronics school alone, he gets into seven fights. And for this, he is promoted.Two weeks after reporting aboard the USS Mahan, Terry disobeys a direct order--resulting, again, in a promotion. With it, a "sharp ...

The E-Myth Landscape Contractor - Hardcover

$63.31

by Michael E. Gerber (Author), Anthony C. Bass (Author)This book is two things: the product of my lifelong work conceiving, developing, and growing the E-Myth way into a business model that has been applied to every imaginable kind of company in the world, as well as a product of Tony's extraordinary experience and success in applying the E-Myth to the development of his equally extraordinary enterprise, Super Lawn Technologies, Inc. Number of Pages: 252 Dimensions: 1 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN Illustrat...

$33.68

by Michael E. Gerber (Author), Norbert C. Lemermeyer (Author) Number of Pages: 218 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: March 23, 2012

Go Solar with Confidence: How to Buy a Solar Energy System That Is Right for You - Paperback

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by Denise Rushing (Author)Why haven't you gone solar yet?If you've been disappointed by your confusing choices and unanswered questions about solar energy, you're not alone. If you've ever thought you might make the wrong choice or miss out--you're probably right. If you've known that you want to consider solar but haven't had the time to sort out your options--you can stop worrying today... Utility companies want you to think their dirty, expensive electricity is a better deal than solar, bu...

More Landmarks You Must Visit in Southeast Connecticut - Paperback

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by Matthew Goldman (Author), Matthew Goldman (Illustrator)Local history and travel guide of 60 venues in southeast Connecticut complimented by 58 original black and white illustrations and 23 hand drawn maps by the author. this is the second volume of such work, and describes a totally different set of landmarks Number of Pages: 182 Dimensions: 0.39 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 15, 2015

Lee Lawrie's Prairie Deco: History in Stone at the Nebraska State Capitol - Paperback

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by Gregory Paul Harm (Author)Just as a sculptor chips away each piece of stone to uncover a work of art, author Greg Harm has been chipping away at Lee Lawrie's catalog raisonne for the past two decades, going where no art scholar has gone before. From the Atlas in Rockefeller Center to the WWI Memorial in Pasadena, California, the humble "Dean of American Architectural Sculptors" has created countless unsigned works.This fourth edition, called the Nebraska Statehood's 150th Anniversary editi...

Lee Lawrie's Prairie Deco: History in Stone at the Nebraska State Capitol - Hardcover

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by Robert Traynham Coles (Author), William H. Siener (Editor), Sylvia Coles (Editor)This richly-illustrated book is a success story of inspiration and hope that carried Buffalo-born Robert Traynham Coles, the African American son of a postal worker, through a 50-year career as an architect. When a high school teacher sought to discourage him, telling him there were no opportunities for Negroes in architecture, Coles became determined to prove him wrong. His native ability and perseverance pro...

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by Le Huu Phuoc (Author)"The volume thoroughly examines the origins and principal types of Buddhist architecture in Asia primarily between the third century BCE-twelfth century CE with an emphasis on India. It aims to construct shared architectural traits and patterns alongwith the derivative relationships between Indian and Asian Buddhist monuments. It also discusses the historical antecedents in the Indus Civilization and the religious and philosophical foundations of the three schools of B...

Draw Floor Plans and Elevations with AutoCAD: No Experience Required - Paperback

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by James Beebe (Author)Learn to draw floor plans and elevations like a professional architect. This step by step course guides you through the process step by step. No steps are left out, so you cannot fail. No experience in AutoCAD or design is required and by the end of the book you will be able to draw floor plans and elevations like a professional. For a complete description go to AutoCADin20Hours.com . This book is an excerpt of AutoCAD in 20 Hours including chapters one, two and six.Aut...

The Backstory of Wallpaper: Paper-Hangings 1650-1750 - Hardcover

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by Robert M. Kelly (Author)Wallpaper design has captivated Western consumers for 300 years, but this book looks closer - at wallpaper use. It tells how single-sheet wallpaper developed in Europe, found wide acceptance in England and France, and was successfully transplanted to the North American colonies. By 1750, wallpaper was well-established and poised for phenomenal growth. Number of Pages: 190 Dimensions: 0.5 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 12, 2013

Building Construction: Project Management, Construction Administration, Drawings, Specs, Detailing Tips, Schedules, Checklists, and Secrets O - Paperback

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by Gang Chen (Author)Learn the Tips, Become One of Those Who Know Building Construction and Architectural Practice, and Thrive! For architectural practice and building design and construction industry, there are two kinds of people: those who know, and those who don't. The tips of building design and construction and project management have been undercover-until now. Most of the existing books on building construction and architectural practice are too expensive, too complicated, and too long...

A History of The Vale: Schenectady's Historic Rural Cemetery - Paperback

$43.13

by Don Rittner (Author)Schenectady's Vale Cemetery was established in 1857 as part of the "Rural Cemetery Movement" of the early 19th century. When it was originally designed by Burton A. Thomas and John Doyle, it indeed was rural. Expansion of residential and commercial development eventually engulfed the area around the cemetery, and it is now an integral part of the city. Vale is not only a beautiful and well laid out cemetery-it is also a history lesson. Many of the residents buried at Va...

Resilience - The Ultimate Sustainability - Paperback

$27.36

by Aris Papadopoulos (Author)This pioneering book by a career industry insider and 9-11 survivor spotlights why the multi-trillion dollar US built environment is increasingly failing. His analysis exposes policies and interests that to this very day are the root causes of vulnerability. It discusses why the green movement has fallen short in addressing sustainable building development. The book extracts 30 lessons for nations aiming to build a more disaster-resilient future. Guaranteed to sti...

The Divine Blueprint: Temples, power places, and the global plan to shape the human soul. - Paperback

$35.93

by Freddy Silva (Author)A fresh and insightful account of the origin of ancient temples and the role played by sacred sites in raising human consciousness. Can a temple transform an ordinary person into an extraordinary being? Ancient texts refer to temples as living beings, intermediaries between matter and spirit that serve to transform people "into gods, into bright stars."They also describe a global flood in 9703 BC, and how groups of survivors -- Seven Sages, Shining Ones, Followers of...

In the Shadow of the United States Capitol: Congressional Cemetery and the Memory of the Nation - Paperback

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by Abby A. Johnson (Author), Ronald M. Johnson (Author)This study explores the multiple ways in which Congressional Cemetery has been positioned for some two hundred years in "the shadow" of the U.S. Capitol. The narrative proceeds chronologically, discussing the burial ground during three periods: a) The antebellum years; b) The years from the end of the Civil War to approximately 1970, when the site progressively deteriorated; c) The period from the early 1970s to 2007, when both public and...

In the Shadow of the United States Capitol: Congressional Cemetery and the Memory of the Nation - Hardcover

$54.72

Raising a School: Foundations for School Architecture - Paperback

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by Rena Upitis (Author)If we take seriously the notion that school buildings present students with powerful messages about what society values, then school architecture needs to be radically re-thought. For a century and a half, we have built schools that lack adequate light, good furniture, inviting entryways, and green spaces. This is the time to do it: we are in the midst of a major surge in school construction. For the next several years, construction will begin on two new schools every d...

An Insider's Guide to Interior Design for Small Spaces: How to Create a Beautiful Home Quickly, Effectively and on a Budget - Paperback

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by Gail Green (Author)Whether you own or rent, designing and decorating small spaces can be a challenge. Where do you start? How much should you budget? Is DIY decorating an option, or is working with a professional the best way to achieve results? An Insider's Guide to Interior Design for Small Spaces answers all these questions and more, welcoming you to the world of small space design and helping you transform your home quickly-and without breaking the bank. Drawing on more than thirty yea...

Art's Principles: 50 years of hard-learned lessons in building a world-class professional services firm - Paperback

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by Arthur Gensler (Author), Michael Lindenmayer (Author), Doug Wittnebel (Illustrator)Art's Principles reveals the blueprint behind one of the most successful professional services firms, giving career-minded individuals the tools they need to excel in business. The book covers the essentials of leadership, talent acquisition and operations, while outlining the creative strategies that propelled a small business into one of the largest and most admired in its industry. This guidebook is full ...

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by Harold Stiver (Author)A Source book for Travelers, Photographers, Explorers... A Complete Guide to Ontario's Old Mills Descriptions of 180 mill sites in Ontario GPS Positions Written Driving Directions Basic Info for each Site Photo Tips for major Sites A Short History of Milling in Ontario Included are Self-Guided Tours for some of the most scenic Mills in the province. Bruce County Tour (9 Mills-Half Day) Grey County Tour (7 Mills-Half Day) Cambridge Tour (6 Mills-Half Day) Niagara ...

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by Harold Stiver (Author)REDUCED PRICING A new guide to the more than 175 historic Covered Bridges in the New England area. Up to date information on each one.. Included for each bridge are detailed directions and GPS coordinates. If you've ever spent time looking for a Covered Bridge and couldn't find it, or found that it was no longer there, you understand why it is important to have current information. There is a photo of each site as well as photo tips peculiar to that bridge. Some his...

Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that WORKS for EveryBody - Paperback

$72.00

by Rachel Preston Prinz (Author)Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that Works for EveryBody is a collection of academic and in-the-field research on Earthships combined with practical advice for designing and financing a truly sustainable earth-sheltered home. Rachel Preston Prinz and contributing authors discuss the history, research, design issues, and evolution of Earthships, drawing on the knowledge of thousands of builders, craftsmen, and designers who have mastered the...

Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms - Abridged Version - Paperback

$28.78

by June R. Jewell (Author)Where is money hiding in your A&E firm? June Jewell has written the ultimate guide to finding extra profits in your A&E firm. She describes the challenges faced by most firms, shares her wealth of knowledge about best practices for firm business management, and then delivers the goods with a 6-step process that is guaranteed to find lost dollars in any firm. In Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental F...

Christ & St. Luke's: Norfolk's Landmark Church - Hardcover

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by Sigur E. Whitaker (Author), Elizabeth M. McClure (Developed by)An illustrated history of Norfolk's landmark Episcopal church, Christ & St. Luke's in the beautiful turn-of-the century neighborhood called Ghent. This narrative includes the church's colonial history and is liberally illustrated with images of earlier buildings that served the changing congregation over the years. The grandeur and dignity of the present-day church are matched by the liveliness and intelligence of its peopl...

Carpentry Made Easy; Or, The Science And Art Of Framing - Paperback

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by William E. Bell (Author), Gary Roberts (Introduction by)CARPENTRY MADE EASY; OR, THE SCIENCE AND ART OF FRAMING by William Bell 1858 - Produced from the original in the collection of Gary Roberts, Publisher, Toolemera Press. Since 2006, preserving the printed history of early crafts, trades and industries. Visit www.toolemerapress.com for the online museum and book shop.CARPENTRY MADE EASY; OR, THE SCIENCE AND ART OF FRAMING, was written by William E. Bell of Ottawa, Illinois and published...

Desert Accommodations: The History of Lodging in Phoenix 1872 - 1972 - Paperback

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by Laurence Bell (Author)The city of Phoenix, with its attractive climate and diverse commercial enterprises, has always had a strong lodging industry. The first hotel was built by John Gardiner in 1872. This initial hotel would set the stage for the growth of a large and interesting industry. Construction would progress from hotels to auto courts and motels. It would culminate with neon illuminated motel rows and flamboyantly designed properties. The motel rows and theme hotels are gone toda...

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by Neeraj Bhatia (Editor), Mary Casper (Editor)In recent years, Brazil has discovered vast quantities of petroleum deep within its territorial waters, inciting the construction of a series of cities along its coast and in the ocean. We could term these developments as Petropolises, or cities formed from resource extraction. The Petropolis of Tomorrow is a design and research project, originally undertaken at Rice University that examines the relationship between resource extraction and urban ...

Willow Watts and the Green School Wish - Paperback

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by Annie R. Donnelly (Author), Venessa V. Kelly (Illustrator)Princess Smog has a special wish for her birthday but her Grandfather King Smog is hard to convince. With help from her pen pal Willow Watts, Princess Smog teaches her Grandfather why a green school is the perfect gift for her and the students of Smogville. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 27, 2014