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Conservation of Clay and Chalk Buildings Gordon T. Pearson 9781873394007
RRP: $86.42$75.12This publication provides practical guidance on appropriate methods of conservation and repair of earth buildings using traditional building materials. It is the first major work on the subject since Clough Williams-Ellis and the Eastwick-Fields... -
The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation in Reviving America's Communities by Stephanie Meeks 9781610917094
$44.66At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to... -
The Law and Politics of Brexit Volume IV: The Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland by Federico Fabbrini 9780192863942
RRP: $45.14$41.29This book examines the law and politics of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, attached to the Withdrawal Agreement, which regulates the terms of Brexit. The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland deals with the most complex issue which emerged... -
The Routledge Handbook on Historic Urban Landscapes in the Asia-Pacific Kapila Silva (University of Kansas, USA) 9781032400808
RRP: $56.75$49.59The Routledge Handbook on Historic Urban Landscapes in the Asia-Pacific sheds light onto the balancing act of urban heritage management, focusing specifically on the Asia-Pacific regions in which this challenge is imminent and in need of effective... -
Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms James Curl 9781873394250
RRP: $49.01$44.35The study of architecture requires not only an understanding of the history of buildings, but also knowledge of the correct terminology that is used to describe them. The "Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms" provides a comprehensive, practical guide to... -
Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.2 Gerard C.J. Lynch 9781873394076
RRP: $174.15$151.81This series of books offers an in depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Gerard Lynch, author of the guide to "Guaged Brickwork", has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and... -
Digital Archaeology: Bridging Method and Theory by Patrick W. Daly 9780415310505
RRP: $49.01$43.06The use of computers in archaeology is entering a new phase of unparalleled development, moving on from a specialist methodology on the margins to a powerful practical and analytical tool used across all areas of archaeological interest. With a thorough... -
Historic Construction and Conservation: Materials, Systems and Damage Pere Roca 9781032090238
RRP: $58.04$50.67Conservation in the built environment raises fundamental questions which have been debated for centuries - what is worth preserving, how is it possible, why is it important?This book takes a modern approach to the meaning of a heritage structure and its... -
Conservation of Modern Architecture Susan Macdonald 9781873394847
RRP: $56.75$49.59The importance of protecting significant buildings from decay and destruction would seem to be undeniable. Yet whilst the majority of buildings of merit constructed before the Second World War have been highlighted as worthy of protection there is much... -
Interventions and Adaptive Reuse: A Decade of Responsible Practive by Liliane Wong
RRP: $43.86$40.70Adaptive reuse is a design practice where changes in the building structure go along with new programs and functions. Many concerns of the day that are the hallmark of current social discourse can equally be communicated through the vocabulary of design... -
Access to the Historic Environment: Meeting the Needs of Disabled People Lisa Foster 9781873394182
RRP: $174.15$151.81Access for disabled people in historic settings is more than just a temporary ramp over the front steps for a wheelchair user. It is a commitment to create integrated use and enjoyment of historic monuments for everyone, including people with mobility or... -
Adams' Building Construction Henry Adams 9781873394939
RRP: $174.15$153.36Henry Adams' Building Construction was first published in 1906. It was reprinted several times and revised in 1912 with the addition of 24 pages on reinforced concrete. Beautifully illustrated with over 2,300 engravings and twelve tinted plates, it is... -
A Graveyard Preservation Primer by Lynette Strangstad 9780759122420
RRP: $58.05$50.94A Graveyard Preservation Primer has proven itself to be a time-tested resource for those who are seeking information regarding the protection and preservation of historic graveyards. It was first written to help stewards of early burial grounds... -
Building Construction and Drawing 1906: A Textbook on the Principles and Details of Modern Construction Stages 2, 3 and Honours Courses Charles F. Mitchell 9781032199689
RRP: $61.91$56.00Originally published in 1881, but here reissuing the 1906 edition with a new introduction by Stephen J. Scaysbrook, the Mitchell's Building and Construction Stage 2, 3 and Honours book offers an unparalleled insight into historic construction techniques... -
Essays on Schopenhauer and Nietzsche: Values and the Will of Life by Christopher Janaway 9780198865575
RRP: $113.52$102.94This book brings together fourteen essays by Christopher Janaway on the philosophy of Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. They illuminate central philosophical issues in the work of these thinkers - the death of God, the meaning of existence, suffering,... -
Maintenance of Historic Buildings: A Practical Handbook Jurgen Klemisch 9781873394922
RRP: $174.15$152.58Maintenance helps to preserve the significance of a historic building, retaining both the structural integrity of the building fabric and its appearance. Maintenance can extend a building's life, reduce or remove the need for repairs and ultimately... -
Healing for the Soul: Richard Smallwood, the Vamp, and the Gospel Imagination by Braxton D. Shelley 9780197566466
RRP: $53.52$52.86Between the first and last words of a black gospel song, musical sound acquires spiritual power. During this unfolding, a variety of techniques facilitate musical and physical transformation. The most important of these is a repetitive musical cycle... -
Interior Landmarks by Judith Gura
RRP: $25.74$19.87The first book to present great landmarked interiors of New York in all their intricate detail, Interior Landmarks is a visual celebration of space that captures the rich heritage of the city. Since 1965, the New York City Landmarks Law has preserved... -
The Second Youngest Wicket Taker for Norfolk Cricket Club by Derek Godfrey 9781800741126
RRP: $16.76$11.73Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800741126Author Derek GodfreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 311Imprint Olympia PublishersPublisher Olympia Publishers -
Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York by Judith Gura 9781580934220
$66.77Marking the 50th anniversary of the Landmarks Law, this book celebrates the great interiors of New York in a stunning visual presentation of space and intricate detail that captures the rich architectural heritage of the city. Some are widely celebrated... -
Natural Stone and World Heritage: The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd Ruth Siddall 9780367433154
RRP: $112.22$97.45This book is about the stone used to build the castles of Edward I in North West Wales. It provides a description of the available geological resources and the building materials used in the construction of Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Beaumaris... -
Practical Architecture: Brickwork, Mortars and Limes CW Pasley 9781873394472
RRP: $135.45$117.73Pasley's work was first written in 1826 as a course of architecture for his students at the Royal Engineer's School in Chatham. The original title of the book, "Outline of a Course of Practical Architecture" is therefore a little misleading to... -
Structural Design in Building Conservation Dimitris Theodossopoulos 9780415479462
RRP: $70.94$61.56No building is properly conserved if it is not structurally sound. Consequently architects, engineers and conservation officers need an adequate grounding in the technology, the materials and the historic origins of the building in order to complete a... -
The Ethics of Architecture by Mark Kingwell
RRP: $30.30$27.39A lively and accessible discussion of how architecture functions in a complex world of obligation and responsibility, with a preface offering specific discussion of architecture during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the special ethical... -
Restoring Williamsburg by George Humphrey Yetter
RRP: $51.60$45.40A comprehensive look at Williamsburg's evolution and important role in defining our understanding of 18th-century America Today best known as the world's largest "living history" museum, Williamsburg was the capital of the colony of Virginia in the 1700s... -
Wildwood's Neon Nights and Motel Memories by Robert O. Williams 9780764334795
RRP: $29.66$19.41Wildwood, New Jersey, is a seashore destination for adventure with thrilling rides, bright neon signs, fancy motels, and a good time. This book captures the Doo Wop architectural style and spirit that have defined the landscape and memories of this... -
Herzog & de Meuron Transforming Park Avenue Armory New York Gerhard Mack 9783038215462
RRP: $89.66$82.65How to deal with historic buildings has long been a core issue of the international architectural discourse. Herzog & de Meuron began addressing the potential of existing structures very early on: the maintenance and alteration of buildings are among the... -
Stone Decay: Its Causes and Controls B.J. Smith 9781873394571
RRP: $61.91$54.45This volume offers valuable insights into the nature of decay processes and the factors that control them. It presents several studies on the impact of pollution on stonework in urban environments. Important methodological contributions cover: the... -
Historic Cities - Issues in Urban Conservation Jeff Cody 9781606065938
RRP: $83.85$71.40This book, the eighth in the Getty Conservation Institute's Readings in Conservation series, fills a significant gap in the published literature on urban conservation. This topic is distinct from both heritage conservation and urban planning, and despite... -
Heritage and Museums: Shaping National Identity J.M. Fladmark 9781873394410
RRP: $174.15$151.81Papers from the 1999 conference by the Museum of Scotland. Aims to generate international comparison and debate about interpretation and presentation of heritage assets, and to examine the role of museums in shaping national identity.Book InformationISBN... -
Layers of Understanding Helen Hughes 9781873394588
RRP: $59.33$51.77These are the proceedings of an English Heritage national seminar which was organised to address growing concerns about the variable quality of architectural paint research currently being carried out. The book describes and explains its role in... -
The Renaissance Perfected: Architecture, Spectacle, and Tourism in Fascist Italy by D. Medina Lasansky 9780271025070
RRP: $77.34$70.01Mussolini's bold claims upon the monuments and rhetoric of ancient Rome have been the subject of a number of recent books. D. Medina Lasansky shows us a much less familiar side of the cultural politics of Italian Fascism, tracing its wide-ranging efforts... -
Miami Beach Postcards by Editors 9780764323065
RRP: $18.05$11.31Forty colorful postcards detail the architectural Art Deco splendor of Miami Beach. Keep it as a souvenir book, detach and mail them, or show them off in any standard 5" x 7" frame. At $14.95, it's the best deal on the Beach.Book InformationISBN... -
Visions of Place: City, Neighborhoods, Suburbs, and Cincinnati's Clifton, 1850-2000 by Zane L Miller 9780814257401
$40.53Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780814257401Author Zane L MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Ohio State University PressPublisher Ohio State University PressWeight(grams) 152g -
10 Steps to Successful Coaching by Sophie Oberstein 9781950496204
RRP: $20.63$18.98Build Your Coaching Skills to Develop OthersCoaching has the power to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance. Its interactive process helps individuals set and act upon goals, make better decisions, and produce results. 10 Steps to... -
Tatty Duck Grown Up by Juliet Deacock 9781528982603
RRP: $12.89$8.15Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528982603Author Juliet DeacockFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers -
Sense In A Clear Bottle by Memuna Sillah 9781569028001
RRP: $32.19$21.26Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569028001Author Memuna SillahFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Red Sea Press,U.S.Publisher Red Sea Press,U.S. -
Health Insurance: Stabilizing Premiums, Effectiveness of the Individual Mandate and Expanding Services by Cory Oliver 9781536172867
RRP: $183.17$148.43Before the ACA, sick people often couldn't get health insurance due to a pre-existing condition. If they were able to get coverage, they often paid significantly more for it than someone without a pre-existing condition. Today, millions of Americans no... -
Contact Dermatitis by Danka Svecova 9781536134858
RRP: $126.41$102.22Contact dermatitis is a non-infectious inflammatory skin disease caused by an offending substance localized at the site of contact. The prevalence and incidence are increasing throughout the world, especially in Europe and North America. There are two... -
Bill Clinton: Americas Bridge to the 21st Century by Karen Heath Clark 9781536133493
RRP: $131.57$106.31Bill Clinton, the first president born after the end of World War II, brought a new generations vision and attitude to the White House. His 1992 defeat of overwhelming favorite George H. W. Bush, who was running for a second term, is a fascinating story...