Now in paperback: acclaimed author Lucy Sante’s “eye-opening tale of the greed and corruption but also diplomacy and ingenuity” (The Washington Post) involved in the creation of the upstate reservoir system that makes New York City’s existence possible... Zobraziť viac
The paperback edition of the bestselling, acclaimed book. While working at the Royal Horticultural Society, Fiona Davison came across a cache of letters from a young gardener who was denied a scholarship by the RHS, on the grounds that she was female... Zobraziť viac
‘Funny, gutsy and heartfelt.’ Daily MailZoë Colville spent years in a fancy hair salon with a long list of clients, living on cigarettes, croissants, and a shoestring. It was everything she'd ever wanted. But when an unexpected and overwhelming loss... Zobraziť viac
POWER METAL explores the crucial role that rare metals play in technology and energy and the global race to secure them for the future. Zobraziť viac
Jeff Lawson, developer turned CEO of Twilio (one of Bloomberg Businessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021), creates a new playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help management utilize... Zobraziť viac
The captivating true story of an underdog business – a feminist bookshop founded in Thatcher’s Britain – from a woman at the heart of the women’s liberation movement.An Independent and Stylist Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024 Zobraziť viac
Facing feuds and frauds, robberies, and riots, and the disasters of dangerous drivers, deadly designers, and sleepy signalmen, Victorians risked more than just delays when stepping on a steam train. Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam... Zobraziť viac
Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and ... Zobraziť viac
After many were demolished or 'modernised' beyond recognition in the post-war period, terrace houses were rediscovered in the 1980s, as people moved back to the inner city... Zobraziť viac
Skripta určená pro zahraniční studenty mají poskytnout základní informace k řešení interiéru stavby ve smyslu vytvoření co nejvhodnějšího prostředí z hlediska funkce i výtvarného vyznění. Výklad je zaměřen na pojetí interiéru... Zobraziť viac
This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an in-depth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives... Zobraziť viac
The house of moderate cost is not only America’s major architectural problem but the problem most difficult for her major architects... Zobraziť viac
Technologically smart, streamlined and aesthetically groundbreaking, these houses are representative of the future of architecture - houses designed to accommodate new, ever-evolving lifestyles... Zobraziť viac
Features a variety of projects from luxurious, sleek beach villas and tucked-away mountain retreats, to straw-clad sustainable houses and isolated wooden cabins. Zobraziť viac
The follow-up to the internationally bestselling architecture title "XS: Big Ideas, Small Buildings", "XS Green" devotes itself to a wide range of small-scale, idiosyncratic projects created by the biggest names in global architecture... Zobraziť viac
A product can be manufactured in many ways, but most designers know a handful of techniques only. With specially commissioned diagrams, case studies and photographs of the manufacturing process, ... Zobraziť viac
As seen in the new movie The Post, directed by Stephen Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep, here is the captivating, inside story of the woman who piloted the Washington Post during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of American media.In... Zobraziť viac
Paperback edition of the biography of Heida Asgeirsdottir, Icelandic sheep farmer, former model and feminist heroine. Won both the Icelandic Booksellers' Prize and the Women's Literature Prize. Zobraziť viac
Explore the current state of the production, processing, and manufacturing industries and discover what it will take to achieve re-industrialization of the former industrial powerhouses that can counterbalance the benefits of cheap labor providers... Zobraziť viac
