Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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Perfection's Therapy: An Essay on Albrecht Dürer's Melencolia IAlbrecht D rer's master engraving, Melencolia I, has stood for centuries as a pictorial summa of knowledge about melancholia and an allegory of the limits of earthbound arts and sciences. Zealously interpreted since the nineteenth century, the work also presides over the origins of...
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneHailed by Henry James as "the finest piece of imaginative writing yet put forth in the country," Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early New England colony, the...
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Hippie Modernism: The Struggle for UtopiaHippie Modernism examines the art, architecture and design of the counterculture of the 1960s and early 1970s. The catalog surveys the radical experiments that challenged societal norms while proposing new kinds of technological, ecological and political utopia. It includes the counter-design proposals of Victor...
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Architectural AcousticsThe goal of this widely used book is to present in a highly illustrated format the principles of design for good hearing and freedom from noise in and around buildings. The more than 540 illustrations are not merely supplements to the text as with...
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Machu Picchu: The Story of the Amazing Inkas and Their City in the CloudsThe story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were its builders. Set in a remote, inaccessible area of the high Andes, this breathtaking...
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On Silbury HillSilbury Hill, the largest pre-historic mound in Europe, like Stonehenge, has inspired and perplexed people for generations. Adam Thorpe, author of the highly influential book Ulverton, reflects on what Silbury Hill has meant to him throughout his life.Author: Adam ThorpePublisher: Little Toller BooksPublished: 10/25/2016Pages:...
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Exterior Green Wall DesignProvides a comprehensive introduction to exterior green wall designShowcases innovative case studies with spectacular images and technical drawings and diagrams to illustrate the professional expertise, knowledge of planning, design concepts, installation procedures, maintenance, and effective plan selectionsCovers a wide range of international projects drawn...
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Residential Retrofit: Twenty Case StudiesThe essence of sustainability in buildings is their capability to adapt to change over time. The UK has a large housing stock that has been developed and evolved over generations, and become the fabric and character of our cities, towns and neighbourhoods. The capability...
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Cathedrals of the Church of England: Director's ChoiceA cathedral is the mother church of a diocese, the seat of a bishop. Together, the 42 English cathedrals of the Church of England constitute one of the world s great achievements in architecture. My new book features the history, architecture and treasures of...
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Reading Architecture: A Visual LexiconThis innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us, naming all the visible architectural features. Unlike other architectural dictionaries, the reader doesn't have to know the name before looking it up. An original and accessible take on the...
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The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: Explore This Classic Mediterranean Cuisine, with Over 160 Step-By-Step Recipes and Over 700 Stunning PhotographsCelebrate the evocative tastes and traditions of Greek food with this comprehensive collection of recipes.Author: Rena Salaman, Jan CutlerPublisher: Southwater PublishingPublished: 09/05/2017Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.60w x 0.60dISBN: 9781846814761This title is only available via back order
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The Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece: An Illustrated Account of Classical Greek Buildings, Sculptures and Paintings, Shown in 250 Glorious PhotoAn authoritative exploration of ancient Greek civilization, architecture and style, sculpture, painting and mosaics.Author: Nigel RodgersPublisher: Southwater PublishingPublished: 03/16/2012Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.90w x 0.30dISBN: 9781844768028This title is only available via back order
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Mongol Warrior 1200-1350The Mongol warriors are one of the great success stories of world military history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors the Mongols conquered much of the known world, fighting in territory ranging from the frozen steppes, the wilderness of Palestine, the...
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Inspirational Interiors: Classic English Interiors from Colefax and FowlerDiscover the world of decorating in the classic English style as revealed by Roger Banks-Pye, one of Colefax & Fowler's most innovative and talented designers. Roger Banks-Pye was one of the most sought-after interior decorators of his time. Design director at the doyen of...
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Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday LifeA "tremendously intelligent and stylish" guide to the new technologies that are transforming our everyday lives, in ways both good and bad (Guardian) Everywhere we turn, a startling new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory...
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Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie: And Flea Market FindsThink Marie Antoinette in jeans and a cowboy hat--that is Rachel Ashwell's prairie style. Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles, and whimsical prettiness right to the heart of cowboy country. This is a journey in pictures and words, following Rachel through...
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STRAIGHT RIVER (Matt Lanier, #1)2019 Kindle Book Review (KBR) Awards Semifinalist, Mystery/Thriller Author Chris Norbury donates a portion of all book sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota (BBBS).STRAIGHT RIVER, the prequel to the award-winning thriller CASTLE DANGER, is a mystery-thriller set during the emotional and...
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Gnarled HollowUnemployed English professor Emily Murray has been given a chance of a lifetime: to work and study inside Gnarled Hollow, the former estate of one of her favorite authors. She doesn't believe in the supernatural, but by the end of her first day, she...
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Bind MeBook 2 in the dark romance Capture Me seriesHe's determined to break her.For Lucas Kent, his new prisoner is a maddening contradiction: compliant yet defiant, fragile yet strong. He needs to uncover her secrets, but doing so may ruin everything.His obsession could destroy her.She's...
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Lust, Chaos, War, and Fate: Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the AncientsMythology is not about the past. The past is what's behind us and that's not where mythology really exists. The big daddy of mythology hails from ancient Greece-and whether we realize it or not, Greek mythology influences the western world of today. If you...
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