Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
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The Story of St. Francis of Assisi: In Twenty-Eight Scenes"The grace of God, our savior, in these last days appeared in his servant Francis to all who are truly humble and truly friends of holy poverty." Bonaventure's Life of St. Francis Art historian Timothy Verdon tells the story of the life of St....
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Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul (Unabridged with all Color Plates)This classic poetry, written in 1789, was originally hand colored on each page and is reproduced here in full color for a visually rich experience. Songs includes his most famous poem, "Tiger Tiger burning bright, In the forests of the night," and many others....
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Stone CirclesIn this beautifully illustrated book, Hugh Newman takes us on a fascinating journey around the world, examining mysterious stone circles of the megalithic culture. Stone circles conjure up a lost world of mysterious ceremonies, druid astronomers and pagan dances. How such mighty rings were...
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Complexity and Contradiction at Fifty: Robert Venturi's "gentle Manifesto": A SymposiumNow available in its original edition along with critical commentary, Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture is the founding text of postmodernism in architectureFirst published in 1966, Robert Venturi's Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, widely considered the foundational text of postmodernism, has become an essential...
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Geometry & Art: How Mathematics Transformed Art During the RenaissanceA definitive look at how geometry changed the world of art forever. Geometry & Art follows the artists of the Renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. Influencing the work of artists such as Paulo Uccello,...
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Lost CincinnatiCincinnati earned its nickname of Queen City of the West with a wealth of fine theaters and hotels, a burgeoning brewery district and the birth of professional baseball. Though many of these treasures have vanished, they left an indelible mark on the city. Revisit...
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Touches of Sweet Harmony: Pythagorean Cosmology and Renaissance PoeticsThe notion of a harmonious universe was taught by Pythagoras as early as the sixth century BC, and remained a basic premise in Western philosophy, science, and art almost to our own day. In Touches of Sweet Harmony, S. K. Heninger first recounts the...
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The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, FutureFor almost ten thousand years, unbaked earth has been used to build remarkable structures, from simple dwellings to palaces, temples, and fortresses both grand and durable. Jean Dethier spent fifty years researching this landmark global survey, which spans five continents and 250 sites. The...
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Renaissance DiplomacyThis 1955 work is the classic history of the development of modern diplomacy in Renaissance Europe. Sometime after the year 1400, the diplomatic traditions of civilized cultures-which have existed as far back as the records of human history extend-took a sharp turn that was...
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The Creative Woodturner: Inspiring Ideas and Projects for Developing Your Own Woodturning StyleWoodturning is as popular as ever -- a constantly growing segement in the woodworking world and one of the most wide-reaching woodcrafts among artists and hands-on crafters. It's appeal is based on the short learning curve, the minimal equipment, and the sheer joy of...
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Asheville's Historic ArchitectureAsheville: an architectural gem of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Known for its architectural diversity and intriguing Art Deco style, Asheville has been fortunate in attracting brilliant architects who have created lasting testaments in brick and stone with imaginative foresight and design expertise. Local architectural enthusiast...
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Out of Italy: Two Centuries of World Domination and DemiseIn the fifteenth century, even before the city states of the Apennine Peninsula began to coalesce into what would become, several centuries later, a nation, "Italy" exerted enormous influence over all of Europe and throughout the Mediterranean. Its cultural, economic, and political dominance is...
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PureThe clearing of a cemetery stokes the fires of revolution in eighteenth-century France in this Costa Prize-winning "novel of ideas disguised as a ghost story" (The New York Times). Paris, 1785. An ambitious young engineer, Jean-Baptiste Baratte arrives in Paris charged with emptying the...
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The ProphetFrom family listening classics to popular adult best-sellers, Coffragants features audio listening recorded completely in international French language by well-known actors or speakers. Whether you are a French teacher, parent or student, Coffragants offers a wide range of titles for all ages.Author: Khalil GibranPublisher:...
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Contemplating Craft Freemasonry: Working the Way of the CraftsmanContemplating Craft Freemasonry is an intriguing manual for Masons who desire to explore the Craft as a contemplative spiritual practice. Relying upon insights drawn from Jungian psychology as well as from the Western esoteric tradition's essential sources--Neoplatonism, Kabbalah, and Hermetic thought--W. Kirk MacNulty encourages...
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DominionWhen Dion Semele moves to Napa, all he wants is to fit in. Something really strange is happening to Dion and odd-girl-out Penelope understands completely. Something is happening to her, too. You see, they were made for each other. As Dion's new life becomes...
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Renaissance, Grades 5 - 8Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Renaissance This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies. Strategies include matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and...
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Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-BeingWhy Old Places Matter is the only book that explores the reasons that old places matter to people. Although people often feel very deeply about the old places of their lives, they don't have the words to express why. This book brings these ideas...
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I Love My Mom: English Greek Bilingual BookBilingual English Greek children's book. Perfect for kids studying Greek or English as their second language. Fun story with important message.Everybody loves their Mom, no matter what their age. In this bedtime story, the little bunny Jimmy and his older brothers try to find...
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Where Is the Vatican?Did you know that the Vatican is a country--the smallest in the world? Find out the amazing history of the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It's time to elect a new pope. Hundreds of thousands of people gather in front of St. Peter's Basilica...
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