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Cornell Journal of Architecture 11: FearAnthropologists tell us that fear is an innate trait among most primate species, a principal aspect of learning-to-survive. At the same time, most of us primates seem equally adept at learning new fears, fears that are perhaps irrational and non-productive, and frequently enflamed by...
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Construction Delay Analysis Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Analysis and Formulation of Delay ClaimsYears of extensive research culminated in this easy to read reference guide for the analysis and formulation of delay claims. Complex delay analysis concepts are made accessible with easy to understand diagrams and descriptions. The Second Edition of this popular book includes a new...
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Mecanoo: People Place Purpose PoetryThe new authoritative monograph on Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo, famed for its work for the New York Public Library and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial LibraryFounded in Delft, Netherlands, in 1984, world-famous architecture firm Mecanoo operates under the belief that "architecture must appeal...
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Decorative Art 50sPublished annually from 1906 until 1980, Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook was dedicated to the latest currents in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. Since the publications went out of print, the now hard-to-find yearbooks have become highly prized by collectors...
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Glamorous LivingA room-by-room journey through some of the most luxurious and glamorous homes in America Dallas-based interior designer Jan Showers returns to the concept first introduced in her bestselling book, Glamorous Rooms. Jan takes the reader through luxurious private residences across the United States room...
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The Borgias: Power and FortuneThe glorious and infamous history of the Borgia family--a world of saints, corrupt popes, and depraved princes and poisoners--set against the golden age of the Italian Renaissance. The Borgia family have become a byword for evil. Corruption, incest, ruthless megalomania, avarice and vicious cruelty--all...
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Féau & Cie: The Art of Wood Paneling: Boiseries from the 17th Century to TodayA lavish exploration of unmatched savoir faire, this volume showcases the rooms and creations of the world's most prestigious decorative woodwork firm. The French woodwork purveyor F au & Cie has supplied architects, designers, and museums with period paneling since 1875. Featuring documents, drawings,...
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The Fire of Eden: Volume 3Xan and John are orphans at Harwood Abbey. They are also enemies, but now John, blinded by an accident, struggles with bitterness. In his latest adventure, Xan of Harwood Abbey joins forces with this most unlikely of allies to uncover the mystery of the...
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City of Neighborhoods: Philadelphia, 1890-1910This book covers the 20 years that transformed Philadelphia into a city of neighborhoods, from Kingsessing to Wissahickon. At the turn of the 20th century, Philadelphia was the workshop of the world, with builders toiling tirelessly to fill the staggering demand for housing. This...
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Kinfolk 38From cradle to grave, rituals bind communities and mark the transition from one life stage to the next. This winter, Kinfolk finds new routes through old rites and learns how to celebrate life through ceremony. Author: KinfolkPublisher: KinfolkPublished: 12/01/2020Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 11.50h...
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A+u 19:11, 590: Contemporary Sri Lanka on Geoffrey Bawa's 100thFeatures contemporary works from new and emerging Sri Lankan architects Introduction by Sean Anderson, Associate Curator at MoMA Presents 19 projects selected by Channa Daswatte, examining Sri Lanka's present economic, social, and cultural situations Following a+u 11:06 issue on Geoffrey Bawa featuring the architect's...
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Andorra Sector: A Shifter Omegaverse RomanceKatriana Cardona My life ended the moment the X-Clan found me.Bitten.Turned.And claimed by him. My genetic markers label me as a rare omega. But inside, I'm all female alpha. And I will not heel. Not even to the Alpha of Andorra Sector. Ander Cain...
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(W)Ego: Tailor-Made HousingThe ever-playful Why Factory proposes design collaboration with residents as a new kind of gameWith (W)EGO: Tailor-Made Housing, the Why Factory investigates participatory processes in housing design--processes that establish the grounds for negotiation between the desires of residents, designers and architects. To achieve this,...
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Grasmere: A History in 551/2 BuildingsGrasmere: A History in 55 1/2 Buildings presents a unique illustrated history of Grasmere village and vale through a selection of its buildings, from old mills and smithys with their foundations in the Middle Ages, to twenty-first century affordable housing schemes. Through the story...
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African Kings and Black Slaves: Sovereignty and Dispossession in the Early Modern AtlanticA thought-provoking reappraisal of the first European encounters with Africa As early as 1441, and well before other European countries encountered Africa, small Portuguese and Spanish trading vessels were plying the coast of West Africa, where they conducted business with African kingdoms that possessed...
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La Maldición del Titán. Novela Gráfica / The Titan's Curse: The Graphic NovelLa maldici n del tit n es la trepidante continuaci n de la serie «Percy Jackson y los Dioses del Olimpo , cuyas anteriores entregas, El ladr n del rayo y El mar de los monstruos, han ocupado el puesto n 1 en la...
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A Corpse at St. Andrew's ChapelAlan, the beadle of the manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curfew. When, the following morning, he had not returned home, his young wife Matilda had sought out Master Hugh de Singleton, surgeon and bailiff of...
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The Malleus MaleficarumThe Malleus Maleficarum is one of the best-known treatises dealing with the problem of what to do with witches. It was written in 1487 by a Dominican inquisitor, Heinrich Institoris, following his failure to prosecute a number of women for witchcraft, it is in...
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The LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena - Great Saint Bernard Pass to Saint Peter's Square, Rome - Edition 8LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers and Cyclists, helping them to find the route, places to stay and meet their personal goals.There is no right way to make a journey as challenging as this. This book together with the Lightfoot Companion will provide you...
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A+u 16:05 Sp: Beginning with the House - 65 Architects' Visions from Early Residential Workslvaro Siza Vieira recalls the 'emotion and enthusiasm of witnessing' his first built project of houses being constructed An early residential project from 65 successful, international architects are featured in this special edition Read their experiences and vision for their first house design and...
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