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The Tao of Cob: How a Kansas Grandmother Built Her Own Natural House in the Woods    by Dorethy Hancock
Price: $2.99 USD. 43400 words. Language: English. Published on May 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

The Tao of Cob is a how-to book on earthen-house building, written as a memoir in Dorethy's pithy, homespun philosophical voice.
A magyar művészet a XIX. és a XX. Században    by Kampis Antal
Price: $2.49 USD. 28240 words. Language: Hungarian. Agented by Publio Kiadó  on May 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

Az olvasóhoz: a mű bizonyos ideológiai, politikai jellemzéseit illik fenntartással kezelni, hiszen jóval a rendszerváltás előtt készült, amikor még kötelező ideológiai iránymutatás volt.
Building Your Own Home - Tips, Techniques and Thoughts for the Owner-Builder    by Carl A Harte
Price: $4.99 USD. 85260 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

A detailed, valuable resource for building an energy efficient, comfortable and “sustainable” home. Contains 23 chapters with more than 60 photos & diagrams. Some topics: Insulation, design & proportion, size & layout, construction methods, Passive Solar Design, rainwater harvesting, plumbing, sustainable heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, alternative energy, adobe, steel.
La catedral de Chartres, Gaudí y la Sagrada Família    by Josep Maria Tarragona
Price: $3.00 USD. 8580 words. Language: Spanish. Published on May 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

Notre-Dame de Chartres y la Sagrada Família de Barcelona son dos hitos de la arquitectura y de la humanidad que, a pesar de los seis siglos que las separan, tienen una sorprendente relación. Ambos monumentos esconden un profundo mensaje que puede pasar desapercibido al turista superficial, pero que puede ser descifrado por las personas cultas que conozcan los códigos, siguiendo la luz del sol.
Venecia. Breve guía de arquitectura para el viajero    by José Joaquín Gea Carrasco, Sr
Price: $3.00 USD. 9800 words. Language: Spanish. Published on April 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

Con esta breve guía se quiere llegar al viajero, al amante de Venecia, al curioso que quiere conocer un poco más acerca de esta ciudad, al que busca recordar una de sus visitas o simplemente desea tomar un descanso para tener una lectura relajada y disfrutar de unas notas sobre Venecia y lo que nos ofrece.
How to Create Love, Wealth and Happiness with Feng Shui    by George Birdsall
Price: $0.99 USD. 11060 words. Language: English. Published on March 31, 2013. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Interior decorating.

George Birdsall who previously sold 50,000 copies of his first Feng Shui Book, has written this book to give readers a quick overview of some Feng Shui concepts and how they can apply them in their lives to make a difference. While giving an overview to Feng Shui he shows how the symbolic nature of furnishings, colours and layouts can have an impact on your relationships, wealth happiness and more
Architecture    by Robert Smith
Price: $2.99 USD. 1820 words. Language: English. Published on March 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

This book will provide pictures and information about architecture. Table of Contents- 1. Introduction 2. Origins 3. Architectural Style 4. Vernacular Architecture 5. Historic Preservation 6. Architecture Today 7. Drafting and Design 8. Green Design 9. Unusual Architecture
Learning Punch Software (R): Importing, Exporting and Printing    by Patricia Gamburgo
Price: $3.99 USD. 5590 words. Language: English. Published on March 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Computer aided design.

This is the first book of a series intended to help the programs' users by providing learning resources that combine my experience using Punch! Software (R) with my professional knowledge as an Architect. In this first issue, we are going to learn how to master the process of importing Cad drawings, objects and pictures as well as exporting and printing images and plans.
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.
Dubai - room with a view    by Steve Hux
Price: $1.99 USD. 1580 words. Language: British English. Published on February 10, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

Freelance Photographer Steve Hux was invited for a stay in Dubai. He stayed at “The Address Downtown” in Room 5603 with a spectacular view. Click here for his impressions (Photobook). Get an impression of The Address Downtown, The Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, Dubai - Magic City in the Desert and many more... All shot from the 56th floor of The Address Downtown.