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Building Construction Illustrated
The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returns Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike. Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find: New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and more The latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat In-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledge Building Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades.
$55.95
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Building Culture: Sixteen Architects on How Museums Are Shaping the Future of Art, Architecture, and Public Space: 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, and innovative architects who have designed many of the world's greatest museums. Spanning generations, geographies, and methods of architectural practice, these architects share the complex and fascinating process of creating spaces for art. Building Culture includes interviews with: Frank Gehry, who reveals how a half-century of dialogue with the visual arts influenced his revolutionary Guggenheim Bilbao. Kulapat Yantrasast, who describes his rethinking of exhibition design and how it expands the presentation of work in venerable institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he is currently redesigning the galleries for the arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Walter Hood, whose long interest in improvisational techniques in music informed his design for outdoor performance spaces in the Oakland Museum. Elizabeth Diller, whose conception of the Shed in New York City's Hudson Yards was influenced by decades of work in conceptual and performance art. Esteemed architects who have designed, renovated, or created galleries for MoMA, the New Museum, and the American Museum of Natural History in New York; the National Gallery and the Tate Modern in London; the Pérez Art Museum Miami; the CentrePompidou in Paris, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in Japan; the Museum of West African Art (currently under construction) in Nigeria; and many others. This lively compendium reveals intensely varied architectural philosophies from a diverse group of established and up-and-coming professionals. Engaging personal recollections of relationships with artists and curators, along with 80 captivating images, provide further insight into the design process and timeless inspiration for architecture students, artists, museum professionals, and anyone fascinated by architectural design, public space, and museum culture.
$35.00
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Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen, Vol. 4
Dazai and Chuuya face Randou in a climactic showdown. Their opponent wields the former boss of the Mafia through his powerful skill, putting the two on the defensive. A decisive blow is struck, the past is revealed, and the Arahabaki incident draws to a close, but...when the dust settles, to what end will the boys' decisions lead them? Find out in the final volume of this thrilling prequel to Bungo Stray Dogs!
$13.00
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Bury Your Dead: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
Bury Your Dead is a novel about life and death--and all the mystery that remains--from #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is on break from duty in Three Pines to attend the famed Winter Carnival up north. He has arrived in this beautiful, freezing city not to join the revels but to recover from an investigation gone hauntingly wrong. Still, violent death is inescapable--even here, in the apparent sanctuary of the Literary and Historical Society, where one obsessive academic's quest for answers will lead Gamache down a dark path. . . Meanwhile, Gamache is receiving disturbing news from his hometown village. Beloved bistro owner Olivier was recently convicted of murder but everyone--including Gamache--believes that he is innocent. Who is behind this sinister plot? Now it's up to Gamache to solve this killer case. . .and relive a terrible event from his own past before he can begin to bury his dead. "Few writers in any genre can match Penny's ability to combine heartbreak and hope."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
$19.00
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Calico (Main -)
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller - with a mind-blowing twist. There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . . The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away. But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption. Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance. His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identify a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm. Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past . . . and a past that's not her own . . . until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.
$38.99
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California: Dream State: Stylish Living from Canyon to Coast: Stylish Living from Canyon to Coast
From the editors of C Magazine comes this beautifully curated collection of luxurious California dream destinations and experiences, stunningly photographed and vividly immersive. For two decades, C Magazine California Style & Culture has been a trendsetter in luxury, showcasing the best of California's desirable lifestyle. The publication features a range of refined destinations, from art-filled desert exhibits to sophisticated vineyards, unique homes, fashion editorials, and exclusive interviews with Hollywood icons, art world pioneers, and social influencers solidifying California's reputation as a creative epicenter of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. This celebratory book is divided into seven sections (Canyon, Coast, Valley, City, Desert, Country, and Garden) that spotlight the magnificent natural beauty and diversity of the Golden State. Each chapter is illustrated with stunning photography of a myriad of changing landscapes, lavish images of hidden gems and must-see spots, from Lotusland's lush gardens in Montecito to the serene seaside of Catalina Island, to a rare geodesic dome residence deep in Topanga Canyon, and entrepreneur Eva Chow's museum-like mansion in Los Angeles. Sun-drenched fashion editorials feature cultural influencers such as Hollywood stars Zoe Saldaña, Sarah Paulson, Adria Arjona, Jeff Goldblum Aaron Taylor-Johnson, world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton, supermodel Cindy Crawford, artist Doug Aitken, and Los Angeles-based fashion designer Rosetta Getty. Whether you're planning an upscale getaway or simply looking to draw inspiration from the Golden State's most stylish residents, this book offers something for every reader.
$75.00
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Call for the Dead: A George Smiley Novel: A George Smiley Novel
The first of his peerless novels of Cold War espionage and international intrigue, Call for the Dead is also the debut of John le Carré's masterful creation George Smiley. "Go back to Whitehall and look for more spies on your drawing boards."George Smiley is no one's idea of a spy--which is perhaps why he's such a natural. But Smiley apparently made a mistake. After a routine security interview, he concluded that the affable Samuel Fennan had nothing to hide. Why, then, did the man from the Foreign Office shoot himself in the head only hours later? Or did he?The heart-stopping tale of intrigue that launched both novelist and spy, Call for the Dead is an essential introduction to le Carré's chillingly amoral universe.
$17.00
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Camino Ghosts
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Will an ancient curse darken the skies over Camino Island? Bruce Cable and Mercer Mann are about to find out. Look for John Grisham's forthcoming legal thriller, The Widow. This time, the verdict isn't the end of the story. Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying her boyfriend, Thomas, in a seaside ceremony. Bruce Cable, infamous owner of Bay Books, performs the wedding. Afterward, Bruce tells Mercer that he has stumbled upon an incredible story. Mercer desperately needs an idea for her next novel, and Bruce now has one. The true story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last one was forced to leave. That last descendant is Lovely Jackson, elderly now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now Tidal Breeze, a huge, ruthless corporate developer, wants to build a resort and casino on the island, which Lovely knows, deep down, is rightfully hers. Mercer befriends Lovely, and they plunge into an enormous fight over who owns Dark Isle, taking on Tidal Breeze Corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. But Lovely knows something about the island that could seriously cloud the dollar signs in the developer's eyes: the island is cursed. It has remained uninhabited for nearly a century for some very real and very troubling reasons. The deep secrets of the past are about to collide with the enormous ambitions of the present, and the fate of Dark Isle--and Camino Island, too--hangs in the balance. Look for all of John Grisham's rollicking Camino novels: Camino IslandCamino WindsCamino Ghosts
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Can You See What I See? the Night Before Christmas: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve
Scenes from Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas inspire twelve elegant and fascinating compositions where readers search for dozens of intriguing hidden objects.The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is an abstract composition of Christmas confections; and "Such a Clatter!" is a dynamic explosion of objects. In "It Must Be Saint Nick," Santa is shown in shadow; and in "A Bundle of Toys," the presents in Santa's sack are revealed as a magnificent jumble. The final photograph, "Happy Christmas to All" is a beautiful, pastoral landscape, lustrous under new-fallen snow. The original poem is printed on the endpapers. Can You See What
$14.99
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Cancer Incidence in Five Continents
It is difficult to estimate the number of people around the world who work diligently to collect the data that are presented in Cancer Incidence in Five Continents. One thing is clear: it is a large number. Their combined work is summarized in the pages of this volume. Cancer Incidence in Five Continents has become the recognized reference source on the incidence of cancer in populations around the world. The ninth volume has a wider coverage than before, presenting data from around the year 2000 (ideally the period 1998-2002) not only for entire populations, but also for sub-populations living in the same geographic area. This volume presents incidence data from populations all over the world for which good quality data are available. Scanning through the information gives a clear presentation of the changing cancer patterns worldwide. The nine volumes of Cancer Incidence in Five Continents now cover a period of approximately forty years.
$300.00
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Candle Making for Beginners: Step by Step Guide to Making Your Own Candles at Home: Simple and Easy!: Step by Step Guide to Making Your Own Candles at Home: Simple and Easy!
Always wanted to make your candles yourself and in the comfort of your own home? Tired of buying expensive modern looking candles? Or are you looking for a cool gift for your friends where you can tell them you made it yourself? If so, grab this book and you will not regret it! This book teaches you the following: The candle types throughout history Candle making basics like the different kinds of wicks and the right wax to use A list of equipment you will need to make your candles How you can incorporate scents and colors in your candle like: fragrance oil, essential oil, herbs, spices, objects for design and dyes for colors. A detailed 7 step guide to candlemaking from melting your wax to removing the candle from the mold and designing You get some basic candle recipes to get you started on your adventure Several candle designs to feed your hunger for candlemaking If you like this book click on the "buy now with 1-click" and get it delivered to your door, kindle, smartphone or tablet with the kindle app. If you would like more information about this book click on the "look inside" button on top of the book cover to have a sneak peak int this book. See you on the other side!
$8.99
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Canvas One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book: A Five-Year Memory Book
The bestselling One Line a Day journal series has sold over 3 million copies! This handsome edition of the classic memory-keeper features a rich oatmeal-colored canvas cover and striking metallic page edges. More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page includes an entry for five successive years, allowing you to revisit previous thoughts and memories on a specific day of the year over the span of five years. Uniquely rewarding, simple to complete, and presented in an inviting and modern package, this tactile journal makes a spectacular gift for journal-keepers of all ages. As its pages are filled, it becomes a treasure trove of memories to cherish forever. THE EASIEST WAY TO JOURNAL DAILY: Writing a single thought or highlight each day is a great way to: Track progress. Start or end your day with reflection. Collect memories and moments. UNIQUE GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: This is a wonderful gift for celebrating a new chapter, whether beginning a new year or a new life phase. With its attractive package design, this daily journal makes an excellent gift for newlyweds, dads, moms, spouses, friends, or any loved one on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, and all sorts of milestone celebrations. REMEMBER AS YOU RECORD: As you write each day, this journal allows you to compare today's notes with those from previous years on the same date. Rediscover the events of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special date going back five years! DISPLAY-WORTHY OBJECT: This sophisticated journal includes a padded natural canvas cover, metallic page edges, and a ribbon marker for easily keeping your place. Tactile and timeless, it's a display-worthy addition to your nightstand or desk and an archive of memories you'll want to keep forever. BESTSELLING SERIES: Fans of the original One Line a Day, Modern One Line a Day, Floral One Line a Day, or Celestial One Line a Day will love this version, whether starting a new five-year diary or giving one to a loved one. Perfect for: An excellent gift for graduates, adventurers, dreamers, and anyone embarking on a new phase of life Gift-giving for Christmas, Chanukah, New Year, graduation, wedding, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, and baby shower Fans of the One Line a Day series Anyone looking to begin journaling or establish a daily gratitude practice: easy and welcoming format is perfect for beginners
$18.95
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