A comprehensive look at converted lofts in ChinaThe conversion of industrial spaces into living spaces is something that is becoming a growing trend in large cities across the globe, and China is no exception... Zobraziť viac
This is a thorough, informative and up-to-date reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction. Starting with clear explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green, healthy and energy-efficient construction, ... Zobraziť viac
Long before breaking ground on a project, architects work out their designs through sketches and simulations... Zobraziť viac
Nothing Captures the romance of country life quite like a log cabin does - trees cut from the thick woods of the wilderness; hewn by hand into squared-off logs; then stacked to create a sturdy shelter, a warm hearth, a welcoming home... Zobraziť viac
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, the epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, culminating in Captain James Cook's death‘An astounding tale...recreated in swashbuckling detail... Zobraziť viac
Legendary producer and record label boss Joe Boyd has spent a lifetime travelling the globe and immersing himself in music. He has witnessed first-hand the growing popularity of music from Africa, India, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe... Zobraziť viac
At a moment when a new generation of power stations and weapons are being developed, Fallout is a measured and fascinating exploration of our most misunderstood energy source and asks: what can we learn from our past mistakes, and what role should nuclear Zobraziť viac
Na příkladu 50 významných projektů, které byly navrženy, zahájeny nebo dokončeny v posledních čtyřech letech, kniha zkoumá... Zobraziť viac
V období klasického kapitalismu firmy nacházely inovativní způsoby, jak ze zdrojů vyrobit produkt, který lze následně přinést na trh a tam ho prodat. S nastolením obchodního modelu největších technologických společností dneška... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a normative critique of mass media ownership concentration. It emphasizes a democratic need to distribute communicative power more widely and to prevent abuse of media power. It also shows why ownership dispersal can be expected to... Zobraziť viac
Wood is an extremely versatile building material that has been gaining great popularity in the construction industry for several years. Almost any construction task can be elaborated with skilful utilisation of different wood types in appropriate... Zobraziť viac
Transforming Management in Central and Eastern Europe provides an overview of the changing business environment in seven Central and Eastern European countries, linking macro and micro developments, exploring the differing institutional and regional... Zobraziť viac
Soil not Oil has rapidly become a classic of the environmental movement. In it, Vandana Shiva envisions a world beyond our current dependence on fossil fuels and globalisation, and makes the compelling case that food crises, oil dependency, and climate... Zobraziť viac
Over the last decade, human resource management has come to be viewed as the dominant paradigm within which analyses of the world of work have been located. This volume examines the nature and assesses the impact of HRM within a highly under-researched... Zobraziť viac
City living can present certain limitations. This book shows how architects overcome the challenge of building unique homes in the middle of a sea of houses. They create space where it is a scarce commodity. They preserve a sense of intimacy... Zobraziť viac
This book helps you to create the digital games you love to play, using a non-technical approach to game design without the need for programming or artistic experience... Zobraziť viac
Industrial assets (such as railway lines, roads, pipelines) are usually huge, span long distances, and can be divided into clusters or segments that provide different levels of functionality subject to different loads, degradations and environmental... Zobraziť viac
John D. Verhoeven nimmt Sie mit in die Tiefen der Stahlkunde und vermittelt Ihnen ein umfassendes und tiefgehendes Verständnis für die komplizierten Zusammenhänge... Zobraziť viac
This book covers the physical metallurgy of steels as well as the heat treatments used to improve the their properties. A full chapter is dedicated to the atmospheres in the steelmaking, including the implications of the own gases generated... Zobraziť viac
