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The Architecture Book

par DK ...

Collections series DK Big Ideas
Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture
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Shift Change

Scenes from a Post-industrial Revolution

par Stephen Dale ...

Hamilton’s industrial age is over. In the steel capital of Canada, there are no more skies lit red by foundries at sunset, no more traffic jams at shift change. Instead, an urban renaissance is taking shape. But who wins and who loses in the city’s not-too-distant future? Is it possible to lift a downtrodden, post-industrial city out of poverty in a way that benefits people across the social ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Hamilton’s industrial age is over. In the steel capital of Canada, there are no more skies lit red by foundries at sunset, no more traffic jams at shift change. Instead, an urban renaissance is taking shape. But who wins and who loses in the city’s not-too-distant future? Is it possible to lift a downtrodden, post-industrial city out of poverty in a way that benefits people across the social
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The Rise of the Spanish Empire

par Roger Bigelow Merriman ...

The Spanish Empire, historically known as the Hispanic Monarchy and as the Catholic Monarchy, was one of the largest empires in history. From the late 15th century to the early 19th, Spain controlled a huge overseas territory in the New World and the Asianarchipelago of the Philippines, what they called "The Indies". It also included territories in Europe, Africa and Oceania.The Spanish Empire has ... En savoir plus

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The Spanish Empire, historically known as the Hispanic Monarchy and as the Catholic Monarchy, was one of the largest empires in history. From the late 15th century to the early 19th, Spain controlled a huge overseas territory in the New World and the Asianarchipelago of the Philippines, what they called "The Indies". It also included territories in Europe, Africa and Oceania.The Spanish Empire has
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Notre-Dame

A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals

par Ken Follett ...

**“The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something priceless was dying in front of our eyes. The feeling was bewildering, as if the earth was shaking.” —Ken Follett“[A] treasure of a book.” —The New Yorker**In this short, spellbinding book, ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

**“The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something priceless was dying in front of our eyes. The feeling was bewildering, as if the earth was shaking.” —Ken Follett“[A] treasure of a book.” —The New Yorker**In this short, spellbinding book,
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The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise

par Casey Sherman ...

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines ... En savoir plus

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The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines
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At Home

A Short History of Private Life

par Bill Bryson ...

A fascinating work of what you might call domestic science: our homes, how they work, and the fascinating history of how they got that way.Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as found in ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A fascinating work of what you might call domestic science: our homes, how they work, and the fascinating history of how they got that way.Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as found in
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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

par Henry Petroski ...

"Though ours is an age of high technology, the essence of what engineering is and what engineers do is not common knowledge. Even the most elementary of principles upon which great bridges, jumbo jets, or super computers are built are alien concepts to many. This is so in part because engineering as a human endeavor is not yet integrated into our culture and intellectual tradition. And while ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

"Though ours is an age of high technology, the essence of what engineering is and what engineers do is not common knowledge. Even the most elementary of principles upon which great bridges, jumbo jets, or super computers are built are alien concepts to many. This is so in part because engineering as a human endeavor is not yet integrated into our culture and intellectual tradition. And while
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Histoire populaire du Québec, tome 1

Des origines à 1791

par Jacques Lacoursière ...

DANS CE PREMIER VOLUME d'une série de quatre qui ira des débuts à 1960, Jacques Lacoursière raconte, avec force détails, l'arrivée des Français, leur cohabitation avec les autochtones, leur épopée à travers un continent, leur adaptation, le passage de Français à Canadiens, les affrontements, la défaite ultime, les débuts d'une étonnante survivance, l'octroi d'un cadeau piégé : le pouvoir ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

DANS CE PREMIER VOLUME d'une série de quatre qui ira des débuts à 1960, Jacques Lacoursière raconte, avec force détails, l'arrivée des Français, leur cohabitation avec les autochtones, leur épopée à travers un continent, leur adaptation, le passage de Français à Canadiens, les affrontements, la défaite ultime, les débuts d'une étonnante survivance, l'octroi d'un cadeau piégé : le pouvoir
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Histoire populaire du Québec, tome 2

De 1791 à 1841

par Jacques Lacoursière ...

L'ANNÉE 1792 MARQUE L'AVÈNEMENT du parlementarisme québécois. Avec lui viennent les campagnes électorales houleuses, les longs débats et la naissance des premiers partis politiques. Très tôt, les députés revendiquent la maîtrise véritable des lois et des dépenses. Finalement, c'est la crise politique dans un contexte de forte immigration, d'épidémies et de transformations sociales. Après les ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

L'ANNÉE 1792 MARQUE L'AVÈNEMENT du parlementarisme québécois. Avec lui viennent les campagnes électorales houleuses, les longs débats et la naissance des premiers partis politiques. Très tôt, les députés revendiquent la maîtrise véritable des lois et des dépenses. Finalement, c'est la crise politique dans un contexte de forte immigration, d'épidémies et de transformations sociales. Après les
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The Interior Design Handbook

Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space

par Frida Ramstedt ...

The perfect gift: The new bible of interior design, from the guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

The perfect gift: The new bible of interior design, from the guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic
... En savoir plus
How to Build a Car

The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer

par Adrian Newey ...

'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian’s unrivalled 36-year career in ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian’s unrivalled 36-year career in
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Start with the Art

The Smart Way to Decorate Any Room on Any Budget

par Natalie Papier, Stephanie Sisco ...

Transform any space into a room you love—no matter your budget or style—with this smart, accessible, fun guide to decorating from the lead designer on Magnolia’s Artfully DesignedMost interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star of Magnolia’s Artfully Designed, wants you to start with the art. To create a room you love, simply begin with something ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $24.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Transform any space into a room you love—no matter your budget or style—with this smart, accessible, fun guide to decorating from the lead designer on Magnolia’s Artfully DesignedMost interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star of Magnolia’s Artfully Designed, wants you to start with the art. To create a room you love, simply begin with something
... En savoir plus
Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs

par Henry Carroll ...

Collections series Read This
Photography is now more popular than ever thanks to the rapid development of digital cameras. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs is ideal for this new wave of snapshooters using DSLR, compact system and bridge cameras. It contains no graphs, no techie diagrams and no camera-club jargon. Instead, it inspires readers through iconic images and playful copy, packed with hands-on tips ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Photography is now more popular than ever thanks to the rapid development of digital cameras. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs is ideal for this new wave of snapshooters using DSLR, compact system and bridge cameras. It contains no graphs, no techie diagrams and no camera-club jargon. Instead, it inspires readers through iconic images and playful copy, packed with hands-on tips
... En savoir plus
Building Construction Illustrated

par Francis D. K. Ching ...

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returnsBuilding construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building ... En savoir plus

$64.99 CAD

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returnsBuilding construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building
... En savoir plus
The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

par Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
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A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues

par Peter Hughes ...

From antiquity to the present day, this book offers a fascinating insight into the histories, movements and conflicts which have come to shape our world, viewed through the stories of the destruction of 21 statues.Confederate soldiers hacked to pieces. A British slave trader dumped in the river. An Aboriginal warrior twice beheaded. A Chinese philosopher consumed by fire. A Greek goddess left to ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

From antiquity to the present day, this book offers a fascinating insight into the histories, movements and conflicts which have come to shape our world, viewed through the stories of the destruction of 21 statues.Confederate soldiers hacked to pieces. A British slave trader dumped in the river. An Aboriginal warrior twice beheaded. A Chinese philosopher consumed by fire. A Greek goddess left to
... En savoir plus
The Secret Lives of Buildings

From the Ruins of the Parthenon to the Vegas Strip in Thirteen Stories

par Edward Hollis ...

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age. ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age.
... En savoir plus
A Cottage Full of Secrets

Escape to the country for the perfect uplifting read

par Jane Lovering ...

'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica RedlandWINNER OF THE RNA CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2023Cottage Two, Bracken Ridge Farm sits at the end of a pitted track, with the glorious Yorkshire moors stretching behind it.**Just a simple two up, two down, the cottage holds the promise of a new start for two very different women, but it is also full of secrets.Fifty ... En savoir plus

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'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica RedlandWINNER OF THE RNA CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2023Cottage Two, Bracken Ridge Farm sits at the end of a pitted track, with the glorious Yorkshire moors stretching behind it.**Just a simple two up, two down, the cottage holds the promise of a new start for two very different women, but it is also full of secrets.Fifty
... En savoir plus
Skateboarding and the City

A Complete History

par Professor Iain Borden ...

Skateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions – a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart.Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of '60s California to the latest ... En savoir plus

$52.99 CAD

Skateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions – a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart.Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of '60s California to the latest
... En savoir plus
Unbuilt Toronto

A History of the City That Might Have Been

par Mark Osbaldeston ...

Collections Livre 1 - The City That Might Have Been
Unbuilt Toronto explores never-realized building projects in and around Toronto, from the citys founding to the twenty-first century. Delving into unfulfilled and largely forgotten visions for grand public buildings, landmark skyscrapers, highways, subways, and arts and recreation venues, it outlines such ambitious schemes as St. Alban's Cathedral, the Queen subway line and early city plans that ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Unbuilt Toronto explores never-realized building projects in and around Toronto, from the citys founding to the twenty-first century. Delving into unfulfilled and largely forgotten visions for grand public buildings, landmark skyscrapers, highways, subways, and arts and recreation venues, it outlines such ambitious schemes as St. Alban's Cathedral, the Queen subway line and early city plans that
... En savoir plus
The Bird-Friendly City

Creating Safe Urban Habitats

par Timothy Beatley ...

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are ... En savoir plus

$38.49 CAD

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are
... En savoir plus
Midsummer Dreams at Mill Grange

An absolutely uplifting and feel-good romance

par Jenny Kane ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Mill Grange Series
'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeThea Thomas needs to get away from her old life... and the interfering ex who won't leave her alone. When she lands a job heading up the restoration of Mill Grange, a stunning Victorian manor in Somerset, it feels like the perfect opportunity to start afresh.What she didn't anticipate was how hostile the volunteer team – led by the formidable Mabel ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeThea Thomas needs to get away from her old life... and the interfering ex who won't leave her alone. When she lands a job heading up the restoration of Mill Grange, a stunning Victorian manor in Somerset, it feels like the perfect opportunity to start afresh.What she didn't anticipate was how hostile the volunteer team – led by the formidable Mabel
... En savoir plus
Calm

par Sally Denning ...

In recent times, many of us have spent more time at home than ever before. Creating a home that instills a sense of calm will cocoon and protect us from the outside world, create a sense of wellbeing and make us feel truly nurtured. Calm will help you create a restful, restorative interior that draws you in and makes your shoulders drop the moment you walk through the door. Sally Denning first ... En savoir plus

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In recent times, many of us have spent more time at home than ever before. Creating a home that instills a sense of calm will cocoon and protect us from the outside world, create a sense of wellbeing and make us feel truly nurtured. Calm will help you create a restful, restorative interior that draws you in and makes your shoulders drop the moment you walk through the door. Sally Denning first
... En savoir plus
Architecte et architecture

Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

par Encyclopaedia Universalis, Les Grands Articles ...

Plus que tout autre créateur artistique, l'architecte est solidaire du milieu où il vit, de la société dont il exprime le caractère, qu'il travaille en conformité avec elle ou en opposition avec son temps. La création architecturale a ses exigences qui limitent les possibilités infinies de l'imagination ; elle ne peut négliger les structures... ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Plus que tout autre créateur artistique, l'architecte est solidaire du milieu où il vit, de la société dont il exprime le caractère, qu'il travaille en conformité avec elle ou en opposition avec son temps. La création architecturale a ses exigences qui limitent les possibilités infinies de l'imagination ; elle ne peut négliger les structures...
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