This new edition of the classic bestselling text provides, in one concise volume, the essential information needed as the basis for the more detailed design and development of any building project... Zobraziť viac
From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today... Zobraziť viac
Prakticky již 50. let nebyla vydána publikace, která by se komplexně věnovala hliníku a jeho slitinám, a to od jejich vlastností, přes prvovýrobu hliníku, tavení a odlévání, tváření, tepelné zpracování, korozi, práškovou metalurgii, povrchové úpravy až... Zobraziť viac
How do you plan for both the transport mode and urban development in an integrated fashion? How do you assess the effectiveness of infrastructure investment from an accessibility perspective, and who should do what to ensure implementation?... Zobraziť viac
One woman’s story about facing change, trusting her instincts, and the adventure of running an eco-lodge in Puerto Rico Zobraziť viac
The Education of Henry Adams follows the life of presidential descendent Henry Adams. However, instead of serving just as an account of Adams’ deeds, The Education of Henry Adams is a series of observations and introspections Adams makes on social... Zobraziť viac
The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train... Zobraziť viac
‘A windswept love letter to Scotland’s heritage sheep and to the Orkney farming community too.’ Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThe Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and... Zobraziť viac
This is the extraordinary story behind the major ITV drama series recounting how hundreds of innocent subpostmasters fought back to clear their names after they had been prosecuted using evidence from a faulty software system, a fight dragged out by... Zobraziť viac
Can we ever really know the truth about our parents? From the popular journalist, podcaster and tweeter about his rescue dog #SophiefromRomania, comes a compelling memoir in search of the truth behind his isolated childhood and absent father. Zobraziť viac
The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. *Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for... Zobraziť viac
An excellent overview of industrial carbon and graphite materials, especially their manufacture, use and applications in industry. Following a short introduction, the main part of this reference deals with industrial forms, their raw materials... Zobraziť viac
The gripping first-person account of one woman's survival in Joshua Tree National Park against the odds."A vibrantly physical book"TheGuardian "Uplifting and brave"Stylist "A riveting account of loneliness, anxiety and survival"CosmopolitanIn 2018,... Zobraziť viac
'Big Vape is a dazzling story that crackles with the energy of a nicotine buzz, mixing tales of ground-breaking innovation with those of corporate greed and government dysfunction' Christopher Leonard, author of the New York Times bestseller, Kochland... Zobraziť viac
A New Yorker Best Book of the YearA Foreign Affairs Best Book of the YearAn Atlantic Best Book of the YearA Financial Times Best Politics Book of the YearHow a new breed of dictators holds power by manipulating information and faking democracyHitler,... Zobraziť viac
Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple. Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing... Zobraziť viac
In Defense of Plants will be a celebration of plants as living, breathing organisms fighting for survival on planet Earth. Plants don''t really have a voice in today''s busy world. The few plants that do get any attention are those that we humans have... Zobraziť viac
Kniha Hromadné bydlení nabízí ucelený pohled na typologii bytových staveb uspořádanou do originálního systému. Systematika je demonstrována na 55 příkladech staveb hromadného bydlení postavených za poslední století. Publikace má... Zobraziť viac
