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Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing
"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
Divine Rivals
When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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  • Bangkok Utopia: Modern Architecture and Buddhist Felicities, 1910-1973 by Chua, Lawrence
    Bangkok Utopia: Modern Architecture and Buddhist Felicities, 1910-1973
    "Utopia" is a word not often associated with the city of Bangkok, which is better known for its disorderly sprawl, overburdened roads, and stifling levels of pollution. Yet as early as 1782, when the city was officially founded on the banks of the Chao...
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  • Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces by Bradbury, Dominic
    Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces
    An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the...
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  • A Short History of Greenville by Bainbridge, Judith T.
    A Short History of Greenville
    A concise and engaging history that traces Greenville's development from backcountry settlement to one of America's best small citiesToday, Greenville, South Carolina, is regularly included on lists of the best cities and places to live in the United States. The present-day site of technological...
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  • A Book of Monsters: Promethean Horror in Modern Literature and Culture by Ashford, David
    A Book of Monsters: Promethean Horror in Modern Literature and Culture
    This books traces the rise to prominence in the twentieth-century of a sub-genre of gothic fiction that is, emphatically, a horror of enlightenment rationality rather than gothic darkness, examining post-modern revisions of Modernist "Promethean" tropes in an eclectic range of gothic, fantasy and SF...
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  • Urban Inequality in Finland: Land, Housing and the Nordic Welfare State by Hyötyläinen, Mika
    Urban Inequality in Finland: Land, Housing and the Nordic Welfare State
    Taking on Finland as its main case study, Urban Inequality in a Nordic Welfare State investigates urban governance, land and housing policies and the uneven development of the built environment. It analyses city strategies, policy documents and interviews with urban authorities to show how...
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  • Tuning Architecture with Humans: Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design by Ruzzon, Davide
    Tuning Architecture with Humans: Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design
    Through thousands of years of evolution, features of the natural environment helped to mold human behavior. As social beings, early humans also found resonance with each other in relation to their surroundings, and even developed emotional templates for certain situations, such as climbing a...
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  • Timber!: How Wood Can Help Save the World from Climate Breakdown by Brannen, Paul
    Timber!: How Wood Can Help Save the World from Climate Breakdown
    The carbon emissions generated by concrete and steel construction are well-known. Why then are we not using more carbon-friendly building materials? In a passionate and compelling argument Paul Brannen advocates the use of timber in buildings wherever possible. His controversial and counterintuitive argument is...
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  • The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History by Hayden, Dolores
    The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History
    Based on her extensive experience in the urban communities of Los Angeles, historian and architect Dolores Hayden proposes new perspectives on gender, race, and ethnicity to broaden the practice of public history and public art, enlarge urban preservation, and reorient the writing of urban...
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  • The Keeper by Vincent, Joan
    The Keeper
    Author: Joan VincentPublisher: North Street PublishingPublished: 07/01/2024Pages: 404Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94dISBN: 9798868951985This title is not returnable
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  • Relaxed Maximalism: Curating a Maximalist Home with Soul (Design Styles for Your Home) by Laming, Sarah
    Relaxed Maximalism: Curating a Maximalist Home with Soul (Design Styles for Your Home)
    Say Hello to Home Decor Tips Filled with Color, Pattern, and Soul.In Relaxed Maximalism, we invite you to break free from the constraints of minimalist design and embrace the joy of a life well-lived through maximalist decor.From minimalist to maximalist home decor. In this...
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  • On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6-10 by Vitruvius
    On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6-10
    The Renaissance man avant la lettre. Vitruvius (Marcus V. Pollio), Roman architect and engineer, studied Greek philosophy and science and gained experience in the course of professional work. He was one of those appointed to be overseers of imperial artillery or military engines, and...
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  • Louis Sullivan: An American Architect by Cannon, Patrick F.
    Louis Sullivan: An American Architect
    A gorgeous color depiction of every remaining structure designed by Louis Sullivan Louis Henry Sullivan (1856-1924) is a foundational figure in American architecture. Long considered the father of the skyscraper, he first came to wide attention in 1889 with the completion of the Auditorium...
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  • Lost Danish Treasure by D'Silva, Carl J.
    Lost Danish Treasure
    Growing up, almost every kid dreams of finding buried treasure. That dream slowly fades with age as they realize that Blackbeard never visited their backyard. For some, the search for treasure continues in their adult lives in other ways. Metal detectors and shovels may...
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  • Inventing Future Cities by Batty, Michael
    Inventing Future Cities
    How we can invent--but not predict--the future of cities.Author: Michael BattyPublisher: MIT PressPublished: 06/18/2024Pages: 304Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.87dISBN: 9780262548656About the AuthorMichael Batty is Bartlett Professor of Planning at University College London and the author of Cities and Complexity and...
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  • Inside the Homes of Artists: For Art's Sake by Demirdjian, Tiqui Atencio
    Inside the Homes of Artists: For Art's Sake
    A stunning volume showcasing the interiors of the homes of some of the world's most prestigious artists. Author Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian and photographer Jean-Fran?ois Jaussaud return and take readers to discover the interiors of the private residences of the greatest international artists around the...
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  • Great Inspiration: My Adventures in Decorating with Notable Interior Designers by Bryan, Katherine
    Great Inspiration: My Adventures in Decorating with Notable Interior Designers
    One client, multiple decorators, extraordinarily influential rooms--an intimate look at the interiors of a design aficionada both working with preeminent interior designers and creating her own environments. The decorating evolution of Bryan--one of the great patrons of interior design--has gone from classic modernism to...
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  • Ghost Stories: Architecture and the Intangible by Baldwin, Peter J.
    Ghost Stories: Architecture and the Intangible
    Author: Peter J. BaldwinPublisher: WileyPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 136Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.30dISBN: 9781394185085About the AuthorPeter J Baldwin is a registered and chartered Architect and M Arch Programme Leader at the Lincoln's School of Architecture and the Built Environment. Peter's research explores...
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  • Cullman & Kravis: Interiors by Cullman, Ellie
    Cullman & Kravis: Interiors
    Cullman & Kravis, an AD100 Hall of Fame design firm, creates interiors in a fresh traditional style that celebrates color, unique furnishings and finishes, vibrant modern art, and the best antiques. This is their most comprehensive book in many years and celebrates a renowned...
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  • CISM Exam Pass: Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide by Botwright, Rob
    CISM Exam Pass: Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide
    ���� Unlock your path to success in information security with the "CISM Exam Pass" book bundle! ��������Are you ready to become a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)? Look no further! Our comprehensive study guide bundle has everything you need to ace the CISM exam...
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  • Building Culture: Sixteen Architects on How Museums Are Shaping the Future of Art, Architecture, and Public Space by Rose, Julian
    Building Culture: Sixteen Architects on How Museums Are Shaping the Future of Art, Architecture, and Public Space
    An insider's look at art museums and how they shape the ways we view art, through the eyes of the architects who design them. Architects and art lovers everywhere will enjoy this remarkable collection of interviews from sixteen of the world's most celebrated, thoughtful,...
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Explore Architecture Design Books

Architecture books provide invaluable insights into the world of building design, architectural history, and the creative process behind some of the world's most iconic structures. Whether you're an aspiring architect, a professional in the field, or simply someone with an interest in architecture, this article highlights some of the best architecture books available, including essential architecture design books and comprehensive collections like "Ten Books on Architecture."

One of the most celebrated books in the field is "Towards a New Architecture" by Le Corbusier. This seminal work offers a revolutionary perspective on modern architecture, advocating for functionalism and simplicity. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of architectural thought.

"The Architecture of Happiness" by Alain de Botton explores the profound connection between our surroundings and our well-being. De Botton's eloquent prose and insightful analysis make this book a delightful read for both architects and laypeople.

"Architecture: Form, Space, and Order" by Francis D.K.Ching is an essential architecture design book. Ching's clear explanations and detailed illustrations make complex concepts accessible, making this book a valuable resource for both students and professionals.

Another highly recommended book is "S, M, L, XL" by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. This extensive volume combines essays, illustrations, and project descriptions to provide a comprehensive look at contemporary architecture and urbanism.

For those interested in architectural history, "A History of Western Architecture" by David Watkin offers an in-depth exploration of architectural styles and movements from ancient Greece to the present day. It's an excellent resource for understanding the historical context of architectural developments.

FAQ's

Q. What are the different types of architecture books available?

A. Architecture books can help aspiring architects by providing foundational knowledge on architectural principles, design techniques, and history. They offer insights into successful projects, innovative designs, and influential architectural movements, which can inspire and guide future work.

Q. Are there architecture books focused on sustainable design?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books focused on sustainable design. Titles like "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" by William McDonough and Michael Braungart and "Sustainable Architecture: A Critical Guide" by James Steele provide valuable information on eco-friendly building practices and sustainable architecture principles.

Q. What should I look for when choosing an architecture book?

A. When choosing an architecture book, consider your interests and needs. Look for books that cover specific topics you want to learn about, such as design principles, architectural history, or sustainable practices. Additionally, read reviews and check the book's contents to ensure it meets your expectations and provides valuable information.

Q. Can I find architecture books that focus on specific architectural styles or periods?

A. Yes, there are many architecture books that focus on specific styles or periods. For example, "Gothic Architecture" by Paul Frankl covers the Gothic style, while "Modern Architecture Since 1900" by William J.R. Curtis explores modern architectural movements. These books offer in-depth analyses of particular styles and their historical contexts.

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