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A windmill means more than just power, it means freedom." William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery....

a Cult Novel, With A Critical Introduction, By The German Expressionist Visionary Paul Scheerbart. library Journal imagine That The Bauhaus Movement Had F...

The Agricultural Revolution in Prehistory addresses one of the most debated and least understood revolutions in the history of our species, the change fro...

The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page padded hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information some useful, others not so much but all ...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* Go beyond the visual spectacle of the world's 50 greatest wonders, and discover what makes them ...

The Book of Incredible Information is a collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes. A lively range of subjects and events, from the b...

This lavishly produced catalog outlines the technical characteristics of fine marble: quality, workability, availability, and aesthetic features; offers pho...

this Richly Detailed Biography Captures Both The Personal Life And The Scientific Career Of Isaac Newton.Categories: Engineering & Transportation Engine...

Tuscany--is There Any Other Region In The World Whose Name Conjures Up Such Powerful Images And Emotions? For Those Who Have Never Had The Pleasure Of A Tus...

Volume 1 of a unique set of books containing close to 500 illustrations of facades, floor-plans, interiors and decorative details from 77 of America’s mos...

Born out of fantasy and speculation, designed for fun and profit, Miami Beach has been, from its inception, a city of mythical composition. Its famed Art De...

An introduction to the unparalleled achievements of ancient China and the inventions, discoveries, and scientific advances that helped inspire the European ...

Smart Design series volume focusing on designs and ideas for challenging propertiesCategories: Engineering & Transportation Engineering ReferenceArchite...

Now in paperback, Engineers tells the story of the brilliant minds that have constructed our man-made world, from ancient pyramids to modern spaceflight D...

On September 11, 2001 in front of the incredulous eyes of the world, the Twin Towers of New York collapsed burying thousands of innocent people below the ru...

A guide to the techniques and equipment used in perspective drawing, the drawing of transport, plants, rocks, water, and moreCategories: Arts & Photogra...

originally Published In 1878, This Now-rare Collection Of Designs Supplies Views Of A Remarkable Variety Of Modestly Priced Structures: Houses, Villas, Co...

An indispensable document of Americna history, this lavishly illustrated edition describes how some of America's greatest mansions were built and the famili...

Story Time Crafts for Kids books will be a boon for the busy soccer mom, scout leader, care provider or teacher who wants to provide kids with activities th...

Dream Home Source series volume focusing on starter and basic homesCategories: Engineering & Transportation Engineering ReferenceArchitecture

A step-by-step guide to more synthetic, holistic, and integrated urban design strategies, Design Charrettes for Sustainable Communities is a practical manu...

One of this country's most prolific and inventive architects, Robert A.M. Stern works within the great tradition of American historical architecture.This la...

This Is An Introduction To The Art Of Site Planning, An Exposition Of Its Principles, And A Condensed Technical Reference. It Is Meant For Students And For ...

Burgundy and Catalonia are two fertile regions in southern Europe. As early as the high Middle Ages, Burgundy - located between Champagne and Franche-Comté...

On A Winter Day In 1903, In The Outer Banks Of North Carolina, Two Unknown Brothers From Ohio Changed History. But It Would Take The World Some Time To Beli...

Push a button and turn on the television; tap a button and get a ride; click a button and “like” something. The touch of a finger can set an appliance,...

The Domus Aurea And The Farnese Dado: The Custom Of Thinking Big -- Palazzo, Street, And Piazza -- Courtyards And Gardens -- Sumptuous Interiors: Decoration...

The new edition of this best selling classic discribes the major functions of property managers, and details specific practices and problems in managing a v...

Colquhoun, an eminent scholar in the field of architecture, offers here a new account of international modernism that explores the complex motivations beh...

The #1 New York Times bestseller The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s gr...

Today, for the first time in the history of Humankind urban dwellers outnumber rural residents. Urban places, towns and cities, are of fundamental importa...

This hardback book "Betz Handbook of Industrial Water Conditioning" is pre-owned and is in very good condition. It is a 9th edition 1991. There is no dust c...

A Study Of The Architectural Style That Dominated European Buildings For More Than Four Hundred Years Examines The Constructional And Aesthetic Characterist...

With must-have updates, a new edition of the bestselling method that shows how anyone can turn their one simple idea into millions – without lifting a fi...

The first book on the life and work of the pioneer of American cast-iron architecture. Booknews Examines the life and work of James Bogardus, who invented ...

The Right Stuff is Tom Wolfe's deft account of a cast of heroes, introduced to America with the explosion of space exploration in the romantic heyday of th...

Makes a personal plea for urban development that preserves the unique character and tradition of towns and cities, arguing that architecture serves the aest...

An eminent expert on Japanese culture draws on unparalleled access to Sony's archives and executives to craft a revelatory portrait of the passions and loy...

From the earliest engineers such as Archimedes and Hero of Alexandria, heroes of the Industrial Revolution like Eli Whitney and Alessandro Volta, and pione...

With two distinct objectives, this text’s approach to managerial economics takes models from recent economics research and applies the research to the int...

Documenting The Interconnectedness Among The Crucial Milestones Of Our Time, And Illustrated With Full-color Photography, A Comprehensive Tour Of Modern Sci...

whatever your waterside wonderland-youre sure to find the perfect plan for it in Waterfront Homes. Featuring 200 designs from some of the best and most resp...

A revised edition of the New York Times bestselling classic: the epic story of the golden years of American space exploration, told by the men who rode the ...

A Smart, Lively History Of The World Economy, Seen Through The Crucial Inventions That Shaped It. Who Thought Up Paper Money? What Was The Secret Element Th...

From the authors of Cradle to Cradle, we learn what’s next: The Upcycle The Upcycle is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Cradle to Cradle, one of the mo...

Includes Bibliographical References (p. [416]-[423]) And Index.Categories: Arts & Photography ArchitectureHistory

A milestone in modern thought, Space, Time and Architecture has been reissued many times since its first publication in 1941 and translated into half a doz...

Ch. 1. Introduction: American Architecture? -- 1. Excerpt From On The Architecture Of America / Anonymous -- 2. Excerpt From On The Arts / Anonymous -- 3. A...