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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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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"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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  • Sunset's Cabin Plan Book
    Sunset's Cabin Plan Book
    Sunset's Cabin Plan BookEvery Westerner wants a vacation home! Perhaps it is the nearness to pioneer days that makes us so alive to mountain forests and ocean sands. Sunsets Cabin Plan Book is primarily for those who are still in the talking stage. However,...
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  • Of the Buildings of Justinian
    Of the Buildings of Justinian
    Of the Buildings of JustinianProcopius was born at Csarea in Palestine, early in the sixth or at the end of the fifth century. He made his way, an adventurer, to Constantinople, where he began as an advocate and Professor of Rhetoric. He had the...
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  • Plank Frame Barn Construction
    Plank Frame Barn Construction
    Plank Frame Barn ConstructionThis matter was originally presented in the columns of Carpentry and Building, in response to continued requests for information concerning the plank frame system of construction, which for many years past has been growing in popularity in various sections of the...
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  • Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 2 (of 2)
    Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 2 (of 2)
    Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 2 (of 2)DOLFORWYN, or The Maidens Meadow, is a name evidently transposed from the meads of the adjacent Severn to the ridge occupied by the castle, which rises 500 feet or 600 feet above, and half a mile...
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  • Valladolid, Oviedo, Segovia, Zamora, Avila & Zaragoza
    Valladolid, Oviedo, Segovia, Zamora, Avila & Zaragoza
    Valladolid, Oviedo, Segovia, Zamora, Avila & Zaragoza - An Historical & Descriptive AccountThe six cities of Spain which form the subject of the following pages are little known to English travellers. Yet no one who would understand the country can afford to pass them...
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  • Bibliothèque de l'enseignement des beaux-arts
    Bibliothèque de l'enseignement des beaux-arts
    L'Architecture GothiqueLa dnomination gothique, dsignant la priode architectonique qui stend du milieu du XII sicle la fin du XV, est purement conventionnelle. Cette expression ne peut sappliquer larchitecture des Goths ou des Visigoths, puisque ces peuples, vaincus par Clovis au VI sicle, ne laissrent...
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  • Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization
    Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization
    Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and CivilizationThis is an attempt to evaluate architecture in America in terms of our civilization. I have not sought to criticize particular buildings or tendencies: I have tried, rather, by approaching our modern problems from their...
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  • Bibliothèque de l'enseignement des beaux-arts
    Bibliothèque de l'enseignement des beaux-arts
    L'Architecture romane COLLECTION PLACE SOUS LE HAUT PATRONAGE DE LADMINISTRATION DES BEAUX-ARTS COURONNE PAR LACADMIE FRANAISE (Prix Montyon) ET PAR LACADMIE DES BEAUX-ARTS (Prix Bordin) Droits de traduction et de reproduction rservs. Cet ouvrage a t dpos au Ministre de lIntrieur en fvrier 1888....
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  • Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 2 [of 2]
    Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 2 [of 2]
    Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 2 [of 2]Wall of Tarquinius Superbus, 1.Circus of Sallust, 1.Temple of Venus Erycina, 2.Villa by Milizia, 2.Fontana di Termini, 2.Santa Maria della Vittoria, 2.Bath of Dioclesian, 3.Church of San Bernardo, 3.Santa Maria degli Angeli,...
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  • Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 1 (of 2)
    Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 1 (of 2)
    Mediæval Military Architecture in England, Volume 1 (of 2)THE articles comprehended in the present volumes were written at very long intervals of time, some half a century ago, and printed in the Transactions of various Societies in different and distant counties. Many also appeared...
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  • Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 1 [of 2]
    Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 1 [of 2]
    Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 1 [of 2]Many books of travels in the south of Europe have been published; some of them written by men of talents and information, who were attached to the fine arts, and to architecture...
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  • An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace
    An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace
    An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal PalaceThe coloured or colourless state of the monuments of the Greeks, and more particularly of their monumental sculpture, has long been a subject of discussion in the world of art; a discussion...
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  • The Spanish series
    The Spanish series
    Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive accountIn the plan of this book, as in the other volumes of the Series, the text has been made subordinate to and explanatory of the illustrations, which, I venture to hope, will be found to form...
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  • The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrations
    The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrations
    The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrationsThe way we run in ruts is wonderful: our inability to find out the right principles upon which to set to work to accomplish what we take in hand, or to go to...
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  • Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon
    Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon
    Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and PawonWhen in 1896 I was obliged to retire from practice, on account of sickness, I shortly after took up my residence at Jogykart again in order to devote myself to the antiquarian and ethnological...
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  • La Bible d'Amiens
    La Bible d'Amiens
    La Bible d'AmiensJe donne ici une traduction de la Bible d'Amiens, de John Ruskin. Mais il m'a sembl que ce n'tait pas assez pour le lecteur. Ne lire qu'un livre d'un auteur, c'est voir cet auteur une fois. Or, en causant une fois avec...
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  • A History of Chester Cathedral
    A History of Chester Cathedral
    A History of Chester Cathedral - with biographical notices of the Bishops and DeansOn entering a Cathedral, I am filled with devotion and with awe; I am lost to the actualities that surround me, and my whole being expands into the infinite; earth and...
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  • On the Lady Chapel in Chester Cathedral
    On the Lady Chapel in Chester Cathedral
    On the Lady Chapel in Chester CathedralThe Lady Chapel of the Cathedral of Chester has long been known to antiquarian architects as an interesting and valuable specimen of the Early English style, but it has scarcely ever been examined in detail by them, and...
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  • Mississippi Piney Woods: A Photographic Study of Folk Architecture
    Mississippi Piney Woods: A Photographic Study of Folk Architecture
    Mississippi Piney Woods: A Photographic Study of Folk ArchitectureThe dogtrot house described by Eudora Welty in Losing Battles is in every Mississippians memory. Dogtrots, a part of the Mississippi landscape since the early 19th century, were one of the most popular forms of folk...
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  • Bermuda Houses
    Bermuda Houses
    Bermuda HousesThe architect of today, in designing small houses, is beset with many exactions and complications. The high standard of living with its embarrassing variety of materials and appliances at the architect's disposal, the certainly high cost of labor and the desire for mechanical...
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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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