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Rural Studio: Samuel Mockbee and an Architecture of Decency
Andrea O. Dean Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1568982925 |
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For almost ten years, Samuel Mockbee, a recent MacArthur Grant recipient, and his architecture students at Auburn University have been designing and building striking houses and community buildings for impoverished residents of Alabama's Hale County. Using salvaged lumber and bricks, discarded tires, hay and waste cardboard bales, concrete rubble, colored bottles, and old license plates, they create inexpensive buildings that bear the trademark of Mockbee's work, which he describes as "contemporary modernism grounded in Southern culture." In a time of unexampled prosperity, when architectural attention focuses on big, glossy urban projects, the Rural Studio provides an alternative of substance. In addition to being a social welfare venture, the Rural Studio--"Taliesin South" as Mockbee calls it--is also an educational experiment and a prod to the architectural profession to act on its best instincts. In giving students hands-on experience in designing and building something real, it extends their education beyond paper architecture. And in scavenging and reusing a variety of unusual materials, it is a model of sustainable architecture. The work of Rural Studio has struck such a chord-both architecturally and socially--that it has been featured on Oprah, Nightline, and CBS News, as well as in Time and People magazines. The Studio has completed more than a dozen projects, including the Bryant "Hay Bale" House, Harris "Butterfly" House, Yancey Chapel, Akron Chapel, Children's Center, H.E.R.O. Playground, Lewis House, Super Sheds and Pods, Spencer House addition, Farmer's Market, Mason's Bend Community Center, Goat House, and Shannon-Dutley House. These buildings, along with the incredible story of the Rural Studio, the people who live there, and Mockbee and his student architects, are detailed in this colorful book, the first on the subject. "I tell my students, it's got to be warm, dry, and noble"--Samuel MockbeeCustomer Reviews:
Samuel Mockbee is a God..........2007-04-25
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inspiring.......2005-10-03
Not To Be Missed.......2005-07-25
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Re-creating the American Past: Essays on the Colonial Revival
Manufacturer: University of Virginia Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0813923484 |
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Although individually and collectively Americans have many histories, the dominant view of our national past focuses on the colonial era. The reasons for this are many and complex, touching on stories of the country's origins and of the founding fathers, the privileged position in history granted the thirteen original colonies, and the ways in which the nation has adjusted to change and modernity. But no matter the cause, the result is obvious: images and forms derived from and related to America's colonial past are the single most popular form of cultural expression.Often conceived solely in architectural terms, from the red-brick and white-trimmed buildings that recall eighteenth-century James River estates to the clapboarded saltboxes that recall early New England, Colonial Revival is in fact better understood as a process of remembering. In Re-creating the American Past, architectural historian Richard Guy Wilson and a host of other scholars examine how and why Colonial Revival has persisted in modern times. The volume contains essays that explore Colonial Revival expressions in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, decorative arts, and painting and sculpture, as well as the social, intellectual, and cultural background of the phenomena.
Based on the University of Virginia's landmark 2000 conference "The Colonial Revival in America," Re-creating the American Past is a comprehensive and handsome volume that recovers the origins, characteristics, diversity, and significance of the Colonial Revival, situating it within the broader history of American design, culture, and society.
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202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less
George H. Wallace , and Chuck Gloman Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0071421688 |
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The digital photography market has exploded to the point that consumers now buy as many digital cameras as traditional ones. Professional and amateur photographers are busy working out how digital technology can expand the pictures they can take and the way in which they distribute them, as well as how digital effects can dramatically alter shots after the fact. This wide new world of hi-tech photography has recently jump-started a bullish book market. 202 Digital Photography Solutions is for the hobbyist or pro who isn’t necessarily interested in reading a book, but is very interested in getting all they can out of their camera. Using 2-5 page solutions organized by function (composing a shot, digital editing of images) and deals in expert’s tips & tricks for every aspect of digital photography – from purchasing the best equipment for your needs to composing with a digital camera (knowing what kinds of clean-up or enhancement can be later done digitally) to creatively using digital special effects to create highly personalized images.Customer Reviews:
Great advice!.......2007-09-14
Veeerrrryyyy Basic.......2005-09-23
Great information, but marred by problems.......2005-04-26
A Must for Amateurs.......2003-09-16
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Shadow Lady: Awakening
Masakazu Katsura Manufacturer: Dark Horse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 1569714460 |
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When supernatural police officers come to take De-Mo back to the demon world for execution, Aimi/Shadow Lady agrees to take on a special mission in order to save her demonic pal. Aimi must help recover the Demon Stones that were stolen and released into the human world. But each stone contains an imprisoned arch-demon, making Aimi`s mission as deadly as it is difficult. And if the secrets of the Demon World become known to the human world, De-Mo`s life will be forfeit...and so will Aimi`s!Customer Reviews:
What would a manga collection be without Shadow Lady?.......2003-04-16
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Shadow Lady Comic - The Awakening #1
Masakazu Katsura Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Comic ASIN: B000J4NOKU |
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Incredible Shadow Lady comic from "The Awakening" series. Gorgeous graphics! A must have for any anime fan!
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Diary of a Prep School Teacher
Richard Cross Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0738811297 |
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When a teacher at Paragon Prep comes into conflict with the headmaster, he and some of the disaffected faculty surreptitiously start a faculty association. As if this isn't enough, he finds himself trying to deal with a student who is in dire need of psychological help, a student who clearly may prove to be dangerous.
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Hockey Heroes: Peter Forsberg
Michael Harling Manufacturer: Greystone Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1550547933 |
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David and Goliath and Five Other Stories
Peter; Forsberg, Glen Enns Manufacturer: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.: S T L International, Incorporated, 1980 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0936215038 |
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Hanna-Barbera's Peter Potamus and the Pirates (A Whitman Tiny-Tale)
Jean Lewis Manufacturer: Western Publishing Company, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000GQWY48 |
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The Observer's Book of Sea Fishing (Observer's Pocket)
Peter Wheat , and R. Forsberg Manufacturer: Frederick Warne / Observer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0723216002 |
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Peace Resource Book | A Comprehensive Guide to issues, Groups, and Literature 1986
Elizabeth; Elias, Robert; Forsberg, Randall; Goodman, Matthew;; Mapes, Deborah; Steven, Peter M. Bernstein Manufacturer: Ballinger Publishing Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0887300383 |
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Peter Forsberg (Ice Hockey Legends)
Meg Greene Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 0791050130 |
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Stories That Live (Series I)
Peter Enns , and Glen Forsberg Manufacturer: Intl Cassettes ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0936215003 |
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A Must-Have For Preschoolers On Up!!.......2001-07-21
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Comparison of oxidative properties, light absorbance, and total and elemental mass concentration of ambient P[M.sub.2.5] collected at 20 European sites.(Research): ... from: Environmental Health Perspectives
Nino Kunzli , Ian S. Mudway , Thomas Gotschi , Tingming Shi , Frank J. Kelly , Sarah Cook , Peter Burney , Bertil Forsberg , James W. Gauderman , Marianne E. Hazenkamp , Joachim Heinrich , Deborah Jarvis , Dan Norback , Felix Payo-Losa , and Albino Poli Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000N0X9IC Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
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This digital document is an article from Environmental Health Perspectives, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 11065 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Foot woes cloud future of Flyers' Forsberg.(Sports): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
Gale Reference Team Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000N6U7TU Release Date: 2007-02-05 |
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on February 4, 2007. The length of the article is 587 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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TSN 2003 NHL Awards. (Know It All).: An article from: The Sporting News
Manufacturer: Sporting News Publishing Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008DM390 Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from The Sporting News, published by Sporting News Publishing Co. on June 9, 2003. The length of the article is 723 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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The Emergence of Morality in Young Children (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and De)
Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0226422321 |
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The Emergence of Morality in Young Children
Jerome and Sharon Lamb (eds.) Kagan Manufacturer: The University of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000K6Q22Y |
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The Emergence of Morality in Young Children
Jerome, and Sharon Lamb, editors Kagan Manufacturer: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OPK9SO |
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Leave No Man Behind: Bill Bell and the Search for American POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War
Garnett "Bill" Bell , and George J. Veith Manufacturer: Goblin Fern Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0964766345 |
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"Leave No Man Behind" is the powerful story of Garnett "Bill" Bell's quest, at great personal cost, to find and bring home the POWs and MIAs of the Vietnam War. With his encyclopedic knowledge of the Vietnamese Communists and his fluency in various regional dialects, he penetrated the system the Communists had created to exploit American POWs for diplomatic concessions, or their remains and personnal effects for financial rewards. In this book, Bell shares his perspective as a witness to history as it unfolded.Customer Reviews:
Americans in Vietnam.......2007-02-08
Bill Bell has a grip on the truth.......2006-01-30
The Author Is A Hero!.......2004-12-19
A cause, a vocation, a career?.......2004-07-03
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The View Across the River: Harriette Colenso and the Zulu Struggle Against Imperialism (Reconsiderations in Southern African History)
Jeff Guy Manufacturer: University of Virginia Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0852557914 |
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The View Across the River: Harriette Colenso and the Zulu Struggle Against Imperialism.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: International Bulletin of Missionary Research
Kevin Ward Manufacturer: Overseas Ministries Study Center ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008E1WKA Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from International Bulletin of Missionary Research, published by Overseas Ministries Study Center on October 1, 2003. The length of the article is 550 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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A Guide for Use in Planning, Conducting, and Reporting Research Projects
Paul Westmeyer Manufacturer: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 039806492X |
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