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Sustainable Design for the Built Environment marks the transition of sustainable design from a specialty service to the mainstream approach for creating a healthy and resilient built environment. This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces...

Published in collaboration with the National Churches Trust, this fascinating book is a sumptuous and authoritative photographic history of churches in England, as told through the objects inside them.Arranged chronologically from the Roman Era to the...

Winter Magic is a witchy, festive book with a Nordic twist, perfect for anyone seeking to connect with their own magic during the enchanting time of Yule. Readers will be introduced to various Yule spirits and deities both light and dark, gain insight...

From the digital pages of Modish Quilter Magazine comes the first in a series of gorgeous quilt books that speak to today's new quilters; those who love both traditional inspiration and modern style. Inside, you'll find five different approaches to...

Gardens were both a setting and showcase for nearly every aspect of social and daily life at the royal court during the early Islamic period in Western Asia. Safa Mahmoudian uses ?a wide range of ?primary source materials including ??contemporary...

Rites of passage, troubled voices, love and loss, nature, heroes, war, environmental crises. Tony Ward’s poems invite us to relive the experiences, triumphs, and tragedies that waymark our lives and that of our planet. This is a collection of two halves...

This new book analyzes the exploration and sustainable valorization of natural resources from the arid zones, putting special emphasis on the challenges that the industry faces in an era of sustainable development and ecological conservation programs.The...

Over centuries past, powerful nations and empires have expressed their might and control in part through the strength of their navies and their industrial and commercial prowess through fleets of vessels whether powered by sail or later steam. The desire...

This book is entirely dedicated to the fascination of the Riva brand. From a brief look at Riva's history, Carlo Riva's ideas and ideals and an overview of the boats built up to 1969 to current developments and new technologies, this volume offers a...

If you were to build the perfect CURVES island in the Mediterranean, then it would probably look something like this: fantastic panoramic roads with fine curves and sea views, every few kilometres a new dream beach with crystal clear water and small...

When fishing boats were numerous, Scotland was a wonderful place to see them. Even in later days, it’s still possible to see a hint of what used to be. It was often marvellous fun taking pictures around the harbours, though the Scottish weather could...

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE MILLION-SELLING POP SCIENCE CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL EDITION. THIS IS WHAT IF? . . . x10.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Nerd royalty' BEN GOLDACRE 'Totally brilliant' TIM HARFORD'Required reading across the world' NEW YORK...

Emerging Digital Media Ecologies investigates the profound ways in which digital media reshapes our cultural, socio-technological, political, and natural landscapes. Through interdisciplinary empirical and creative case studies, the book illuminates the...

Taking place in the skies over London, the plazas of Rotterdam, and the hallways of museums worldwide, a new kind of art has emerged since the 1990s. Known as Relational Art, this conceptual practice features audience participation in ways never before...

Step away from the traditional highlights of the city of innovators, great benefactors, artists, presidents and hucksters to discover innumerable interesting and unknown sites, artefacts and other treats in Washington, DC. Visit places hiding in plain...

Essex is a very varied county ranging from the urban areas in the south, such as Brentwood, Basildon and the huge Southend conurbation, to the less built up middle and north areas of the county, which themselves include interesting places such as...

This fully updated 5th Edition of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go is packed with new information.Susan Van Allen provides the best insider’s femme-friendly advice for sights, shopping, restaurants, and many new destinations and Golden Day...

Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides—experts like Pat Lee,who worked as a reporter, editor, and...

Graham Park tracks the many changes that the Earth has experienced from its initial formation about 4,500 million years ago to the present day, with a glance into its future.Book InformationISBN 9781780461076Author Graham ParkFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Let Marco Polo Iceland guide you around this beautiful country.  Explore Iceland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and get tips on shopping and what to do on a...

Never before available in English, these reminiscences of Caspar David Friedrich by fellow romantic painters and poets give a fascinating picture of the impact of his art on his contemporaries.Book InformationISBN 9781843682547Author J. W. von...

Inspiration to Fight God’s Way In this fallen world we will all face battles beyond what we can bear and questions beyond what we can answer. But the good news is that we never have to confront these hardships alone!Victory Is Yours is a collection of...

To his millions of fans worldwide, Ryan Gosling is not just a handsome face that can say "Hey girl!" in a way that makes them go weak at the knees (though he can and does), he is the defining icon of the new Golden Age of cinema, a 21st-century Cary...

Knit your own Pikachu and five other Pokémon! Which is the most popular Pokémon? Why Pikachu of course! With clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, this kit gives you not just the information that you need to make your very own Pikachu stuffed...

Getaway Ideas for the Local TravelerRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the...

How can impure, earthbound humans gain access to God, who is holy and in heaven? In ancient Israel and much of the ancient world, the answer was obvious: by means of a temple. The temple gives access to God because it images the cosmos. This book...

GOTH is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir of the genre of Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the...

This book, written by a leading expert in the field of visual effects, demystifies the complex subject of color science and how it should be managed from project ideation to completion.Readers will not only learn how things work, their capabilities and...

Charismatic, intriguing, and misunderstood: The Owl Handbook provides a beautifully photographed, thoughtfully researched, and accessible guide to these complex, captivating creatures.Spot an owl that's long been watching your every move and darker...

The Dutch Golden Age of painting spawned some of history’s greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius and legacy of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669). Despite never leaving his native Netherlands, Rembrandt projected his oeuvre...

A celebration of trees with beautiful botanical art at its centre, along with entertaining and informative text. Paintings by botanical artist Masumi Yamanaka illustrate the oldest and finest trees at Kew Gardens, showing flowers, foliage and fruit at...

The Dutch Golden Age of painting spawned some of history’s greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius and legacy of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669). Despite never leaving his native Netherlands, Rembrandt projected his oeuvre...

Filled with inspiration for your next party, this stunning lookbook combines beautiful imagery of celebrations around the world with practical advice for designing your own unforgettable events.Travel from the coast of Japan to the beaches of Mexico,...

P. Alan Rayner's revised fifth edition of Seaby's original ESC is by many still considered to be the standard work of reference for the series. Rayner extensively revised and extended the catalogue to include details of modern issues up to its...

This immersive dive into the life and work of Salvador Dali unlocks the secret of this creative genius and reveals for the first time how his erotically charged paintings changed the world of modern art. In turns beloved and reviled, twentieth-century...

First published in 1974, Into the Hollow Mountains was a landmark book featuring black-and-white images taken by Robert Ashton around the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, alongside original writing from local creatives including author Helen Garner. Fitzroy...

Studio 804 is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation that operates as a nine-month academic-year studio. It is a fully synthesized educational experience that focuses on the research and development of inventive building solutions to address the pressing...

The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur. Using examples from all over the world, the book...

The book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite us to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. Invitation to the Psalms introduces the dynamics of the...

New York, New York - a crazy quilt of evolving neighbourhoods, trends, and tastes, and home to natives and newcomers of every nationality, ethnicity, and outlook. New York City's history and grand ambitions live in every street, park, and hidden alleyway...