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Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
How do you use your local library? Does it arrive at your door on the back of an elephant? Can it float down the river to you? Or does it occupy a phone booth by the side of the road? Public libraries are a cornerstone of modern civilization, yet like the books in them, libraries face an uncertain future in an increasingly digital world. Undaunted, librarians around the globe are thinking up astonishing ways of reaching those in reading need, whether...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12.
Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you're interested in architecture, Architecture for Kids will introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You'll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with...
45) Build a deck
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Guides viewers step-by-step through the construction of a sturdy deck, from pouring the foundation to applying the decorative trim. Learn trade secrets for attaching a secure ledger board, maintaining a square structure, building steps, and working with composite materials. Topics: building a solid foundation, framing the deck, installing joists, laying down decking, building basic deck stairs, assembling railings.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021].
Edition
Completely updated & revised 4th edition.
Language
English
Description
"Best-Selling House Plans offers readers more than 360 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America. CAD files are made available for every home and are easily customizable. Completely updated and revised, this new edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"The American farmhouse represents integrity, ingenuity, self-reliance, and agricultural heritage. Today, the farmhouse is a rare survivor from another era that can be found sensitively reinterpreted by artists, carefully preserved by original owners, orfunctionally maintained by farm-to-table artisanal food producers. In more than 200 stunning images, Steve Gross and Sue Daley have painstakingly photographed 20 of the most beautifully preserved farmhouses...
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