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Stone

Ancient Craft to Modern Mastery

by Richard Rhodes ...

In this perceptive and illustrative look at the expressive and practical use of stone throughout history, Richard Rhodes unlocks the underlying principles of this ancient material—and explains the closely guarded “Sacred Rules” of the Freemasons guild for the first time ever.The relationship between mankind and stone is elemental and deeply ingrained in us all. Stone, after all, has been the ... Read more

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In this perceptive and illustrative look at the expressive and practical use of stone throughout history, Richard Rhodes unlocks the underlying principles of this ancient material—and explains the closely guarded “Sacred Rules” of the Freemasons guild for the first time ever.The relationship between mankind and stone is elemental and deeply ingrained in us all. Stone, after all, has been the
... Read more
The Upcycle

Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance

by William McDonough, Michael Braungart ...

From the visionary authors of Cradle to Cradle comes the next step in our ecological evolution: The UpcycleIn their groundbreaking book Cradle to Cradle, William McDonough and Michael Braungart presented a revolutionary design framework for creating products and systems that actively improve the natural world. A decade later, The Upcycle shows the green living lessons gained from putting this eco ... Read more

$14.99 USD

From the visionary authors of Cradle to Cradle comes the next step in our ecological evolution: The UpcycleIn their groundbreaking book Cradle to Cradle, William McDonough and Michael Braungart presented a revolutionary design framework for creating products and systems that actively improve the natural world. A decade later, The Upcycle shows the green living lessons gained from putting this eco
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Formulations

Architecture, Mathematics, Culture

by Andrew Witt ...

Series series Writing Architecture
An investigation of mathematics as it was drawn, encoded, imagined, and interpreted by architects on the eve of digitization in the mid-twentieth century.In Formulations, Andrew Witt examines the visual, methodological, and cultural intersections between architecture and mathematics. The linkages Witt explores involve not the mystic transcendence of numbers invoked throughout architectural history ... Read more

$28.99 USD

An investigation of mathematics as it was drawn, encoded, imagined, and interpreted by architects on the eve of digitization in the mid-twentieth century.In Formulations, Andrew Witt examines the visual, methodological, and cultural intersections between architecture and mathematics. The linkages Witt explores involve not the mystic transcendence of numbers invoked throughout architectural history
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Wood

Craft, Culture, History

by Harvey Green ...

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame ... Read more

$5.99 USD

A rich, authoritative look at a material that plays an essential role in human cultureWood has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. In an intoxicating mix of science, history, and practical information, historian and woodworker Harvey Green considers this vital material's place on the planet. What makes one wood hard and one soft? How did we find it, tame
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Building a Home in a Silo

by Glenn W. Worthington ...

The author found an abandoned, 50-year-old grain silo and made it into a 5-story round house. In this true story he tells his challenges and triumphs in completing this difficult task of transformation without any blueprints. Numerous photographs from the project are shown so the reader can visualize this unique building project. ... Read more

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The author found an abandoned, 50-year-old grain silo and made it into a 5-story round house. In this true story he tells his challenges and triumphs in completing this difficult task of transformation without any blueprints. Numerous photographs from the project are shown so the reader can visualize this unique building project.
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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

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

by 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, ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'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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All the Way Home

Building a Family in a Falling-Down House

by David Giffels ...

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he ... Read more

$8.99 USD

As wry as Bill Bryson’s I’m a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder’s House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man’s stuggle to restore his family’s new home—a decrepit old mansion—and discover himselfWith his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house. But nothing seemed right . . . until he
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Fallen Crest Boxset

by Tijan ...

"Fallen Crest is a masterfully told story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the bad guys." Teresa Mummert, New York Times and USA TODAY best selling author"Fallen Crest is one of my absolute favorite series! Tijan's characters are so dark, so intense, that you can't help but get sucked into their story. If you haven't read this series yet, you're missing out!" - K.A. Robinson ... Read more

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"Fallen Crest is a masterfully told story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the bad guys." Teresa Mummert, New York Times and USA TODAY best selling author"Fallen Crest is one of my absolute favorite series! Tijan's characters are so dark, so intense, that you can't help but get sucked into their story. If you haven't read this series yet, you're missing out!" - K.A. Robinson
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Beginner's Guide to Japanese Joinery

Make Japanese Joints in 8 Steps With Minimal Tools

by Jin Izuhara ...

If you want to make Japanese joints, without spending money on expensive tools then read on...Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints?Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character?Do you want to do so without spending a lot of time or money?For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, ... Read more

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If you want to make Japanese joints, without spending money on expensive tools then read on...Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints?Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character?Do you want to do so without spending a lot of time or money?For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners,
... Read more
Off The Grid Homes

by Lori Ryker ...

An in-depth look at the strategies employed in sustainable home design. ... Read more

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An in-depth look at the strategies employed in sustainable home design.
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LEED GA Mock Exams: Questions, Answers, and Explanations: A Must-Have for the LEED Green Associate Exam, Green Building LEED Certification, and Sustainability

by Gang Chen ...

From this book, you will be able to:Identify your weakness through practice questionsLearn to work well under the pressure of timed testsCheck your responses against the solutionsUnderstand the solutions for the difficult questions through the explanationsFully understand the scope, difficulty level, and format of the LEED Green Associate Exam ... Read more

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From this book, you will be able to:Identify your weakness through practice questionsLearn to work well under the pressure of timed testsCheck your responses against the solutionsUnderstand the solutions for the difficult questions through the explanationsFully understand the scope, difficulty level, and format of the LEED Green Associate Exam
... Read more
Inca Apocalypse

The Spanish Conquest and the Transformation of the Andean World

by R. Alan Covey ...

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an ... Read more

$16.19 USD

A major new history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, set in a larger global context than previous accounts Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle"-in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an
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The Power of Existing Buildings

Save Money, Improve Health, and Reduce Environmental Impacts

by Craig Stevenson, Beth Eckenrode, Robert Sroufe, Jr. ...

Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition of the significant contribution of buildings to climate change, the idea of building green has become increasingly popular. But is it enough? If an energy-efficient building is new construction, it may ... Read more

$23.79 USD

Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition of the significant contribution of buildings to climate change, the idea of building green has become increasingly popular. But is it enough? If an energy-efficient building is new construction, it may
... Read more
Sustainable Landscape Construction, Third Edition

A Guide to Green Building Outdoors

by Kim Sorvig, J. William Thompson ...

Since the publication of the first edition in 2000, Sustainable Landscape Construction has helped to spur a movement towards resilient outdoor environments, in the U.S. and throughout the world. The third edition has been updated to include important recent developments in this landscape revolution. It remains essential reading for everyone with an interest in "green" design of outdoor spaces and ... Read more

$46.79 USD

Since the publication of the first edition in 2000, Sustainable Landscape Construction has helped to spur a movement towards resilient outdoor environments, in the U.S. and throughout the world. The third edition has been updated to include important recent developments in this landscape revolution. It remains essential reading for everyone with an interest in "green" design of outdoor spaces and
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Henry V

by William Shakespeare ...

Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in 1599. It is based on the life of King Henry V of England, and focuses on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The play is the final part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II, Henry IV, part 1 and Henry IV, part 2. The original audiences would thus have already been ... Read more

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Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in 1599. It is based on the life of King Henry V of England, and focuses on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The play is the final part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II, Henry IV, part 1 and Henry IV, part 2. The original audiences would thus have already been
... Read more
Passive House Details

Solutions for High-Performance Design

by Donald Corner, Jan Fillinger, Alison Kwok ...

Passive House Details introduces the concepts, principles, and design processes of building ultralow-energy buildings. The objective of this book is to provide design goals, research, analysis, systems, details, and inspiring images of some of the most energy-efficient, carbon-neutral, healthy, and satisfying buildings currently built in the region. Other topics included: heat transfer, moisture ... Read more

$67.99 USD

Passive House Details introduces the concepts, principles, and design processes of building ultralow-energy buildings. The objective of this book is to provide design goals, research, analysis, systems, details, and inspiring images of some of the most energy-efficient, carbon-neutral, healthy, and satisfying buildings currently built in the region. Other topics included: heat transfer, moisture
... Read more
The ball, a Mexican Legacy

by Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación A.C., Cooperativa La Joplin, Justino Compeán, Decio de María, Guillermo Cantú, Luis Palma, Diego Suinaga, Iñigo Riestra, Carla Zarebska, Humberto Tachiquín ''Tachi'', Jacqui Lara, Ramón Torrente, Salvador Saura, Edicions de l'Eixample, Claudi Satué, Jaqueline Robinson, Fanny del Río, Ricardo Baduel ...

In a fascinating story of 220 pages, through a selection of more than 300 images from 65 archives in America, Europe and Asia; the Mexican Football Federation and Cooperativa La Joplin celebrate, in an unprecedented and playful way, one of the great contributions of Mexico to all humanity: the ball.The first half of the book covers the remote origin of this claim, the symbolism and myth, the ... Read more

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In a fascinating story of 220 pages, through a selection of more than 300 images from 65 archives in America, Europe and Asia; the Mexican Football Federation and Cooperativa La Joplin celebrate, in an unprecedented and playful way, one of the great contributions of Mexico to all humanity: the ball.The first half of the book covers the remote origin of this claim, the symbolism and myth, the
... Read more
Fundamentals of Building Construction

Materials and Methods

by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano ...

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UPEdward Allen and Joseph Iano’s Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the ... Read more

$122.00 USD

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UPEdward Allen and Joseph Iano’s Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the
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The Place Economy - Volume 1

The real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking.

by Andrew Hoyne ...

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New ... Read more

$65.99 USD

The first instalment of The Place Economy reveals the real world social and economic benefits of effective placemaking, exploring the benefits for developers and investors as well as broader societal outcomes. In this book, you will discover in-depth case studies and expert voices from Australia and 10 other countries, including Korea, Singapore, the United States, England, Denmark, Holland, New
... Read more
How Buildings Work

The Natural Order of Architecture

by Edward Allen, Edward Allen ...

Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others. Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he himself designed (and in some cases built with his own ... Read more

$29.69 USD

Illustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others. Drawing on things he's learned from the many buildings he himself designed (and in some cases built with his own
... Read more
La Pelota, una herencia de México al mundo

by Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación A.C., Cooperativa La Joplin, Justino Compeán, Decio de María, Guillermo Cantú, Luis Palma, Diego Suinaga, Iñigo Riestra, Carla Zarebska, Humberto Tachiquín ''Tachi'', Jacqui Lara, Ramón Torrente, Salvador Saura, Edicions de l'Eixample, Claudi Satué, Jaqueline Robinson, Fanny del Río, Ricardo Baduel ...

En un fascinante recorrido de 220 páginas, a través de una selección de más de 300 imágenes de 65 archivos de América, Europa y Asia, la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol se propuso celebrar de forma inédita y lúdica una de las grandes aportaciones de México a la humanidad: la pelota. La primera mitad del libro recorre el origen remoto de esta afirmación: el simbolismo y el mito, la cultura y el arte ... Read more

$5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

En un fascinante recorrido de 220 páginas, a través de una selección de más de 300 imágenes de 65 archivos de América, Europa y Asia, la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol se propuso celebrar de forma inédita y lúdica una de las grandes aportaciones de México a la humanidad: la pelota. La primera mitad del libro recorre el origen remoto de esta afirmación: el simbolismo y el mito, la cultura y el arte
... Read more
Intermediate Guide to Japanese Joinery

The Secret to Making Complex Japanese Joints and Furniture Using Affordable Tools

by Jin Izuhara ...

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match?Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools?Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to
... Read more
Ritual House

Drawing on Nature's Rhythms for Architecture and Urban Design

by Ralph Knowles ...

The houses we dwell in, the cities surrounding our houses, even the clothes we wear—these are all shelters we erect against the elements. They are also the embodiment of intuitive rituals, individual and cultural responses to nature’s rhythms. Life in the 21st century has separated us from those traditions—now, Ritual House reawakens us to our lost natural heritage.Celebrated architect Ralph ... Read more

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The houses we dwell in, the cities surrounding our houses, even the clothes we wear—these are all shelters we erect against the elements. They are also the embodiment of intuitive rituals, individual and cultural responses to nature’s rhythms. Life in the 21st century has separated us from those traditions—now, Ritual House reawakens us to our lost natural heritage.Celebrated architect Ralph
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How to Build Stonehenge

by Mike Pitts ...

Drawing on a lifetime’s study and a decade of new research, archaeologist Mike Pitts explores the mystery of how Stonehenge was built.There is nothing like Stonehenge: the simple, graphic genius of these great, arranged blocks. The stones seem to rise from the ground in some antediluvian heave of the Earth: lintels, great horizontal slabs, roughly squared, the grey rock now covered in subtle ... Read more

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Drawing on a lifetime’s study and a decade of new research, archaeologist Mike Pitts explores the mystery of how Stonehenge was built.There is nothing like Stonehenge: the simple, graphic genius of these great, arranged blocks. The stones seem to rise from the ground in some antediluvian heave of the Earth: lintels, great horizontal slabs, roughly squared, the grey rock now covered in subtle
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