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New Mexico Ghost TownsPromises of riches from gold, silver, copper and zinc ores attracted thousands of treasure seekers to the Land of Enchantment. Boomtowns blossomed across the rugged wilderness until the trifecta of the Silver Panic of 1893, World War I and the Great Depression collapsed the...
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The Stolen Book of Evelyn AubreyWhat if you could write a new ending for yourself?England, 1898. When Evelyn first married the famous novelist William Aubrey, she was dazzled by his brilliance. But their newlywed bliss is brief when William is gripped by writer's block, and becomes jealous of Evelyn's...
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The Industrial Ephemeral: Labor and Love in Indian Architecture and Construction Volume 7What transformative effects does a multimillion-dollar industry have on those who work within it? The Industrial Ephemeral presents the untold stories of the people, politics, and production chains behind architecture, real estate, and construction in areas surrounding New Delhi, India. The personal histories of...
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Green Mallorca- A book with a brand-new focus: sustainability on Mallorca - The jewel of the Mediterranean, away from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism -- about the people, the movers & shakers, and ways to preserve the natural beauty of the island -...
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Design for Modern Merchandising: Stores, Shopping Centers, ShowroomsThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Paved a Way: Infrastructure, Race, and Policy in an American City"Acknowledgement is the first step in the journey of unpacking the ways our cities are built with systems of power and erasure. True reconciliation requires acknowledgment and acceptance of past injustice. In that journey, we are only at the beginning."Paved A Way tells the...
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Lost Palaces of Hawai'i: Royal Residences of the Kingdom PeriodThe remains of Kaniakapp--King Kamehameha III's summer residence--bear no traces of the feast that once served ten thousand of his subjects gathered in celebration of Hawaiian sovereignty. Although not all historic Hawaii residences are still standing, the pictures, photographs, and comprehensive maps in this...
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Brick by Brick: Architecture and Interiors Built with BricksOur world has always been built on bricks. A material used by societies as ancient as the Roman empire or Mesopotamia, brick is simple yet versatile, humble yet resilient, recognisable yet local. Its sustainable nature and connection to vernacular architectures have placed brick as...
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Our Little SecretBad things don't happen in Cason Glen.The locals make sure of it.So, when the residents of the town's most exclusive subdivision discover one of their own is missing, it sends a wave of panic and discord throughout the neighborhood.They are supposed to be safe.But...
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Rescue and Revival: New York Botanical Garden, 1989-2018The renaissance of the New York Botanical Garden is told through dozens of engaging episodes that will inspire readers everywhere, from those who steward nonprofit organizations to those whose lives have been enriched by the beauty and educational impact of this remarkable cultural jewel....
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Artificial DivideStep into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more.This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by Blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go...
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Axel Vervoordt: Timeless InteriorsAuthor: Armelle BaronPublisher: Flammarion-Pere CastorPublished: 09/18/2007Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.00lbsSize: 12.21h x 8.84w x 1.16dISBN: 9782080305350About the AuthorArmelle Baron, president of the European Confederation of Art Experts (CEDEA), is an expert on antique paintings. A journalist, she has contributed to numerous art-exhibition catalogs.Christian Sarramon...
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El Exiliado: Para Todos Los Que Buscan Paz Y LibertadEl exiliado no es solo un relato de la época de la Reforma y la Contrarreforma... aunque también lo es. A decir verdad, constituye una descripción de cómo las diferentes sociedades se definen y se labran no únicamente en el presente, sino también en...
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A Concise History of BoliviaBolivia is an unusually high-altitude country created by imperial conquest and native adaptions - today, it remains one of the most multi-ethnic societies in the world with one of the largest Amerindian populations in the Americas. It has seen the most social and economic...
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The Diary of Carlo CiprianiFor readers who've always wanted a story of how the Original Spanish horses could've arrived in Corolla, North Carolina, and for fans of Dances with Wolves and Castaway, The Diary of Carlo Cipriani illustrates how the tragedy of a lost love can affect someone,...
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The Four Books of ArchitectureFirst published in four volumes in Venice in 1570, "The Four Books of Architecture" is the important architectural treatise by the famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio. Often considered to be one of the most important and influential figures in the history of architecture, Palladio's...
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Land and Trade in Early Islam: The Economy of the Islamic Middle East 750-1050 CeLand and Trade in Early Islam discusses the latest developments in the field of early Islamic economic and social history, and explores the notion of polycentrism and the dialectic between global and local between 700 and 1050 CE. The volume explores the political mechanisms...
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Relaxed Living, Happy Home: A Simple Guide to Creating Sustainable and Beautiful InteriorsIn Relaxed Living, Happy Home Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote present a practical and inspirational guide to creating a happy and relaxed home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it. Atlanta and Dave start at the very beginning, explaining the key elements...
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Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition: An Opinionated Atlas of Us and Canadian Transit"Gets right to the point: put [transit] where the people are...The author combines detailed knowledge and a refreshing frankness...Keep this book within easy reach." -Planning In some US and Canadian cities, transit has quietly been expanding and improving over the last few years, despite...
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John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow"A mesmerizing story." -Library JournalOne of BookBub's 25 of the Best Books Arriving in 2021!One of Book Riot's 9 of the Best Recent Vampire Reads!From USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews comes a supernatural Victorian gothic retelling of Charlotte Brontë's timeless classic.Yorkshire, 1843. When...
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