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Kitchen Planning
Wiley 2013; US$ 95.00The leading resource for student and professional kitchen designerscompletely revised and updated Kitchen Planning is an essential reference for any designer working in the kitchen field, containing everything a professional needs to know to design kitchens that are convenient, functional, and efficient, and that meet the needs of today's... more...
Tipi
World Wisdom 2013; US$ 9.99Award-winning author Paul Goble examines the construction, art, and significance of the tipi to the Plains Indians in his newest book, entitled Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Through a re-telling of the old-timer's stories, Goble shows how the tipi was more than just a home, but an expression of spiritual beliefs. more...
Nails, Noggins and Newels
The History Press 2013; US$ 21.86Crammed with fascinating facts about the everyday bric-a-brac of the house in which you live, Nails, Noggins and Newels is written in a lively, informal style which will appeal to any DIY enthusiast. Starting at the front door, this book takes a look at our homes through different eyes, revealing the history of every part of the bricks and beams to... more...
"Portuguese" Style and Luso-African Identity
Indiana University Press 2002; US$ 19.95In this detailed history of domestic architecture in West Africa, Peter Mark shows how building styles are closely associated with social status and ethnic identity. Mark documents the ways in which local architecture was transformed by long-distance trade and complex social and cultural interactions... more...
Design for Assisted Living
Wiley 2003; US$ 120.00Destined to become the defining work on the subject, this timely reference addresses the single fastest growing segment of the senior living industry -- assisted living for those who are unable to live independently but who do not need intensive nursing home care, meals, housekeeping, or twenty-four hour access to medical assistance. Victor Regnier?s... more...
Health, Medicine and Society
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 69.95Taking as its point of departure recent developments in health and social theory Health, Medicine and Society brings together a range of eminent, international scholars to reflect upon key issues at the turn of the century. Contributors draw upon a range of contemporary theories, both modernist and postmodernist, to look at the following themes:... more...
Behind the Gates
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 42.95Explores the trend for the upper and middle classes to move into gated communities. It looks at what has sparked this phenomenon and what life is like inside these suburban fortresses. more...
Audel Complete Building Construction
Wiley 2005; US$ 45.00You can build on this foundation Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated... more...
Solar House
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 70.00Covering the full life span of the project, from siting issues through specific design features to maintenance of the property and equipment, this is a comprehensive guide to designing, planning and building a solar house. The author uses his experience of living in a solar house to inform the reader of the technology and practices needed for the... more...
The Cohousing Handbook
New Society Publishers 2004; US$ 26.95An updated edition of the essential guide to building a cohousing community more...









