Tel Aviv White City - The UNESCO World Heritage And The Architects    by Claudia Stein
Price: $0.99 USD. 4180 words. Language: American English. Published on March 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
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Much has been written about the WhiteCity, the UNESCO World Heritage, but only little has been said about the historical context and why the White City is at home in Tel Aviv. This book gives you an overview of building styles, influences of the events of that decade and those architects who created the White City.

Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior    by Thomas Hoisington
Price: $9.99 USD. 112590 words. Language: English. Published on January 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
Translated for the first time into English, Kirichenko’s absorbing account brings to life the history of Russia’s largest church--its origins, conception, the fits and starts of its planning and construction, the life that developed in and around the Cathedral, its demise in the Soviet period--and its recent reincarnation.

Gaudí, l’arquitecte de la Sagrada Família - biografia breu    by Josep Maria Tarragona
Price: $24.00 USD. 73340 words. Language: Catalan. Published on January 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Artists, architects, & photographers.
Biografia cronològica d'Antoni Gaudí, geni apassionat de l'arquitectura i les arts plàstiques. Aquest llibre se centra en la vida i la personalitat humana i artística.

Shelter in the Southwest - Early Dwellings of the Borderlands    by Agnesa Reeve-Kidney
Price: $2.99 USD. 24560 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
The prospect of building a house must have been daunting for early nineteenth century newcomers to the desert regions—no timber or stone, no iron hinges or window glass—a hundred things that seem necessities. It was here that residents already settled provided a model in the adobe house. Reeve-Kidney meticulously documents this fascinating chapter of of architectural history.

Tennessee Covered Bridges    by Harold Stiver
Price: $3.99 USD. 2960 words. Language: English. Published on November 14, 2012. Nonfiction » History » American.
A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to all of Tennessee's 4 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos of each one. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge. A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and an extensive review of the various Truss Types.

14 Fun Facts About the Washington Monument: A 15-Minute Book    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2730 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on January 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Children's Books » History.
The Washington Monument took over 50 years to build and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is are there stones from other places in the monument. Find out more about the Washington Monument with these 14 fun facts!