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Shelter II was published in 1978, five years after Shelter.A practical book for an owner-builder interested in building a simple stud-frame house. Contains a condensed 24-page instruction manual for the novice builder for building a stud-frame home: foundation, floor, wall and roof framing; roofing,...

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Author: Steve Parker Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2002 and 2003) The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from ar...

Little Guides to Style: (Little Fashion Box Set) The perfect books for your table. Four stunning pocket-sized fashion bookstelling the stories of four iconic fashion houses. With images of the four houses most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives of t...

As his firms most culturally significant buildings have been recently nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, A U features the humane, modern architecture of Alvar Aalto. The Finnish architects canon would join that of Frances Le Corbusier and the American Frank Lloyd Wright. His distinctive use...

When his boat engine failed him in march 2002 tahitian fisherman tava e raioaoa was cast adrift in the currents and winds of the pacific ocean he travelled over 1 200 kilometres in his small open vessel for more than 100 days until landing on aitutaki in the cook islands tava e raioaoa told his story french journalist lionel duroy.

With over 1,000 photographs,Shelter is a classic celebrating the imagination, resourcefulness, and exuberance of human habitat. It includes a history of shelter and the evolution of building types: tents, yurts, timber buildings, barns, small homes, domes,. There is a section on building materials, ...

Author: Fiona Macdonald Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2004) The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affectin g our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around ...

Ahoy, little stargazers This is the picture book for you - a fantastical and poetic exploration of the world's wonderful constellations. Recommended ages: for 0 - 7yrs old Author:Deborah Stevenson Illustrator:Stella Maris Format:Hardcover What is this picture book about When you look up at the sky a...

This book showcases detached houses designed by architects in Japan since 1945. It is the publication from an exhibition at the Barbican, London in 2017. A beautiful book, showcasing 75 houses, designed by over 50 architects, divided into 13 themes such as: "Japaneseness", "Earthy Concrete", "A Hous...

Author: Lewis Bronze, Nick Heathcote and Peter Brown Publisher: BBC Books, United Kingdom (1990, 1991) You care about our future, you want to know what's happening to the world - but how can you help stop the many threats to our planet Everyday seems to bring more gloomy predictions about the enviro...

By Johan Bonnevie (S113) ISBN 9780854671137 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 In the beginning the Chatham Islands were known only to the birds, to the seals, and the whales, and all the creatures of the sea. Then came the people who settled there the Moriori. Th...

"Pride is like a giant party where we celebrate the wonderful diversity of our communities and demand that everyone should be treated with equality and respect - no matter who they love or what gender they are." After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated ...

"There are so many wonderful things in this world, and I want to see them all with you." Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn't felt like tr...

Artist: Roger Walker 254mm x 254mm sheet size Gicle print on 310gsm Ilford Galerie Smooth Cotton Rag 12 signed and numbered limited edition prints In the series Twelve Tiny Houses, Roger Walker embraces his architrectural creativity unimpeded by town planning or building consents. Theyll never be bu...