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The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest: Philippo Vadi's De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi"Guy has the rare talent of making this material accessible" -Neal Stephenson (from his Foreword to Swordfighting)"Guy Windsor's greatest gift to WMA/HEMA is his marvellous ability to translate period language into a meaningful experience for modern WMA/HEMA practitioners and he has once more shown...
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The Art of Architectural GraftingArchitect Jeanne Gang explores how the horticultural practice of grafting can inspire a fresh paradigm for sustainable design. Jeanne Gang, one of America's most distinguished contemporary architects, proposes applying the plant cultivation technique of grafting to architecture and urban design as a way of...
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Study Guide to Our Town and Other Works by Thornton WilderA comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Thornton Wilder, recognized as one of America's most respected contemporary writers. Titles in this study guide include The Cabala, The Bridge Of San Luis Rey, Heaven's My Destination, Our...
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SteelThis book offers readers a fascinating look at steel, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You...
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So You Think You Know the Golden State?: A Story of Northern California Told in 100 BuildingsIf those walls could talk...this is what they would say. A story about Northern California.Sardines... Spanish missions... counterculture... trolley parks... Eichler Homes... kissing bridges... Santa Rosa plums... Russian colonization... crime and punishment... camels... lawn bowling... Hetch Hetchy... skiing... blimps... landfills... fire lookouts... big trees......
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Sofonisba AnguissolaOffering new scholarship, this illustrated monograph is a fascinating look into the life and work of the Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola. Sofonisba Anguissola (ca. 1532-1625), an Italian Renaissance painter born in Cremona to a relatively poor noble family, was one of the first women...
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Scholia Pugillātōria: Volume 1: 2022-2023This volume presents a comprehensive history of boxing as peer combat from its social and ritual origins in Mesopotamia to its flowering as a martial, athletic, and gladiatorial sport throughout the Old World. Ranging from prehistoric evidence and the earliest artifacts from c. 3,000...
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Safe Enough: And Other StoriesFor the past twenty years, Lee Child has been one of the bestselling authors in the world, thanks to the popularity of his iconic and instantly recognizable hero Jack Reacher. But even at the height of Reacher's fame, Child's short story writing was not...
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Return to the Eyrie: The Medieval Hungary Series - Book TwoHonor, revenge, and the quest for justice. Belgrade, Kingdom of Hungary, 1470Raised in exile, adolescent noblewoman Margit Szilágyi dreams of returning to her homeland of Transylvania to avenge her father's murder and reclaim her stolen legacy. To achieve this, she must break the constraints...
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Passion of the Gold PyramidThe healing energy from the Gold Pyramid. In Lake County, Illinois, there is a small village called Wadsworth, a picture-perfect Midwestern town where young families liked to raise their kids, and retirees spent their days puttering around in their gardens or fishing on the...
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Paris and Her Cathedrals"So infectious is R. Howard Bloch's passion for his subject that even those unable to do the traveling required will find in Paris and Her Cathedrals an inspiring guide to these time-hallowed masterpieces of medieval culture." --Colin Jones, author of Paris and The Great...
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Oresund Bridge and Other Great Building FeatsCan you imagine building the world's tallest skyscraper, or driving across an underwater bridge? Learn more in this engaging text with full-color photographs that bring all sorts of amazing building feats to you.Author: Tom JacksonPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize:...
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Oase 91: Building Atmosphere: Material, Detail and Atmosphere in Architectural PracticeAuthor: Peter ZumthorPublisher: Nai010 PublishersPublished: 04/30/2014Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.37h x 6.54w x 0.47dISBN: 9789462081079
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Nebraska Ballrooms and Dance HallsBallrooms were at the center of social life in the Midwest for over a century, with some dance halls dating back to the late 1800s. Throughout Nebraska, these iconic structures hosted a number of community events and musical performances, bringing together friends, families, and...
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My LadyMeet Meghan, a spirited young woman whose life takes an unexpected twist when she learns the truth about her past. Raised by a loving blacksmith and his wife, Meghan has always felt content with her humble upbringing. But when she's suddenly torn away from...
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Modern Houses in Black- Explores the trend of black design in residential architecture- Carefully selected and curated, the book features 28 recently built residential projects across 19 countries- Illustrated with stunning photography showcasing beautiful and unique houses in both urban and rural locations- Informative interviews with architects...
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Miracle Mile in Los Angeles:: History and ArchitectureThe world-famous Miracle Mile in Los Angeles was shaped into a great commercial and cultural district by the city's tremendous urban expansion in the early twentieth century. Its origins along Wilshire Boulevard are directly related to the twin LA booms in auto travel and...
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Mien Ruys: The Mother of Modernist GardensMien Ruys, who worked mostly in the Netherlands for almost 60 years, was one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th Century. A leading proponent of modernist design, she introduced clean lines, geometric shapes and innovative materials. One of the few women...
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Medieval Horizons: Why the Middle Ages MatterThe essential introduction to the Middle Ages by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England We tend to think of the Middle Ages as a dark, backward and unchanging time characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. By contrast we believe...
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Mansions of Denver: The Vintage Years 1870-1938Author: James BretzPublisher: Westwinds PressPublished: 04/01/2005Pages: 207Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.48w x 0.58dISBN: 9780871089373This title is not returnable
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