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Sem 06(pbk) Language and History in Viking Age England, Townend: Linguistic Relations Between Speakers of Old Norse and Old EnglishThis is the first ever book-length study for the nature and significance of the linguistic contact between speakers of Old Norse and Old English in Viking Age England. It investigates in a wide-ranging and systematic fashion a foundational but under-considered factor in the history...
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Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the CrusadesThe Crusades are one of the most fascinating chapters in the annals of history. In Winning His Spurs you will follow the adventures of a young English lad, Cuthbert, as he joins other Crusaders under the banner of King Richard the Lion-hearted. Travel along...
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City Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book of Beautiful Places from Around the WorldThis fantastic cities coloring book features inspiring illustrations from countries around the world including London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Rome. Color the Eiffel Tower, London Bridge, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Vatican, the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal, city skylines,...
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The Great God PanMysterious deaths in London baffle authorities, but for two men the reason is quite clear: they have seen something unspeakably terrible and lost their lives for it. For Clark it goes back to events from years ago; events he had strangely forgotten.The Great God...
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Urban Grids: Handbook for Regular City DesignUrban Grids: Handbook for Regular City Design is the result of an eight-year research project undertaken at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The book emphasizes the value of the regular city as an open form for city design, and specifically insists that...
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Mass to Membrane: Ftl Design Engineering StudioIn Western culture, from an early age we are ingrained with the notion that weight in building construction equals strength as evinced even in children's stories such as the "The Three Little Pigs." This idea of the relative strength of mass pervades our culture...
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Outlaw Territories: Environments of Insecurity/Architecture of CounterinsurgencyOutlaw Territories: Environments of Insecurity/Architectures of Counterinsurgency traces the relations of architecture and urbanism to forms of human unsettlement and territorial insecurity during the 1960s and '70s. Investigating a set of responses to the growing urban unrest in the developed and developing worlds, Outlaw...
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The Natural Eclectic: A Design Aesthetic Inspired by NatureThe Natural Eclectic offers a glimpse into the inspiring world of West-Coast artist, photographer and stylist Heather Ross. Through her stunning images and philosophical musings on beauty, nature and design, Heather shows how to bring a nature-inspired aesthetic to life. With the same artist's...
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Shipping Container Homes: A guide to shipping container homes, including plans, design ideas, and much more!SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESThe idea of shipping containers being turned into homes is relatively new, but it is a growing fashion. It offers cheap, flexible, environmentally sound but stable and practical solutions to the housing challenges faced by many. This book will give you a...
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One Million Acres & No ZoningRoutinely dismissed as 'mere sprawl', the suburban city is the black hole of recent urbanism, absorbing human energy and resources but seldom revealing the principles of its operation. For the past 20 years Lars Lerup has explored Houston as its prototype. In this book...
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Geometric Patterns from Tiles and Brickwork: And How to Draw ThemPatterns from tiles and brickwork are explored and demonstrated so that they can be used in your own designs. Perfect follow up activities for school and other youth trips to places or architectural significance - or just your local high street or even some...
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Wellbeing in Interiors: Philosophy, Design and Value in PracticeThis 4-colour practical guide explores how the design of interior spaces impacts wellbeing. In the built environment, this topic is generally overlooked, even though it is one of the most important topics in sustainable building. This book will enable project teams to understand how...
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Battles of the Dark Ages: British Battlefields AD 410 to 1065Britain was a place of conflict in the Dark Ages, between the departure of the Romans and the Norman Conquest. Clashes of allegiance, competition for territory and resources, and intense rivalries among the warlords and kings gave rise to frequent outbreaks of fighting. This...
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Shades of Grey: Decorating with the Most Elegant of NeutralsCrammed with fascinating facts, expert advice, and a wealth of essential information, Shades of Grey will guide you through the minefield that is choosing exactly the right shade of gray paint. "Grey is the cooler, chicer cousin of white that we can't help lusting...
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Discovering ArchitectureWho built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated...
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Bosch: The Garden of Earthly Delights (Foiled Journal)Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps,...
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100 Ideas That Changed ArchitectureWritten by an expert, 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders,...
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Pietro Monte's Collectanea: The Arms, Armour and Fighting Techniques of a Fifteenth-Century SoldierFirst translation into English of a wide-ranging military treatise from the late middle ages. Pietro Monte's Collectanea is a wide-ranging treatise on the arts of knighthood, focusing on martial arts, athletics, arms and armour, and military practice, but touching on subjects as diverse as...
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Sustain: 50 Easy Tips for a Cleaner, Greener, Plastic-Free HomeHow to live a more sustainable life and create a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home without using plastics. Making small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to our planet. Sustain is full of advice and information to help you take a more eco-friendly path....
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Annie Sloan Paints Everything: Step-By-Step Projects for Your Entire Home, from Walls, Floors, and Furniture, to Curtains, Blinds, Pillows, and ShadeDecorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house. Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house. In this, her most personal book yet, Annie Sloan opens up a world of...
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