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When you are looking for an introduction to the International Building Code (IBC), look for a resource that was designed especially for you - look for BUILDING CODE BASICS. Aimed at first-time users o
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The world's most famous skyscraper, the Empire State Building is an icon as immediately recognizable as the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramids, or the Taj Mahal; and for some of the world's most powerfu
Nationalism and ethnicity have always been key elements in state-building and in the break-up of states, and never more so than in the world today. While there are many partial theories, there is no c
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Building the American Republic combines centuries of perspectives and voices into a fluid narrative of the United States. Throughout their respective volumes, Harry L. Watson and Jane Dailey take
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Architects have always dreamed of shaping the future, of building utopian worlds filled with seemingly impossible structures that break with the past to propel mankind far. This book reviews forty suc
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The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations will ensure domestic installers not only comply with the requirements for electrical safety, but also with other relevant parts, including Fire Safe
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A concise and provocative introduction to state legislative politics,State Legislatures Today is designed as a supplement for State and Local courses and upper level courses on legislative politics. T
A concise and provocative introduction to State Legislative Politics,State Legislatures Todayis designed as a supplement for State and Local courses and upper level courses on legislative politics. Th
Gain full access to the most critical updates in the International Building Code, including the real-world application of those changes and how they originated -- all in a single, easy-to-use resource
Nature, History, State: 1933-1934 presents the first complete English-language translation of Heidegger's seminar 'On the Essence and Concepts of Nature, History and State', together with full introdu
Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry
In architecture, as in food, local is an idea whose time has come. Of course, the idea of an architecture that responds to site; draws on local building traditions, materials, and crafts; and strives
Covering concepts from grammar through essay writing, THE WRITER'S WORKPLACE: BUILDING COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS is the most comprehensive and engaging text available for the beginning writing student. B
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This is a bound book of flash cards for the 50 U.S. state capitals. Each flash card has a picture of the state, the name of the state, and features a Cuddly Bear – all drawn by artist Bearlyn. The a
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The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a thorough understanding of building materials. Without this knowledge it would be impossible to build safe, efficient, and durable buildi
Explore the most up-to-date green methods for residential and commercial building construction, along with the construction materials and properties needed to carry them out with this newly revised bo
Praise for the First Edition"Now a new laboratory bible for optics researchers has joined the list: it is Phil Hobbs's Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work."—Tony Siegman, Optics &
Think of a corset as a blank canvas.Linda Sparks' The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including:Section One: Tools and Mater
Helps domestic installers not only comply with Part P, but also with other Building Regulations, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy.
