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The Presence of Mies
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1568980132 |
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The Presence of Mies is an interdisciplinary collection of essays?that reconsiders the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, putting forth new ways of thinking about his work and new possibilities for extending its influence into contemporary architecture and cultural theory.??The work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of this century's?most important architects, has alternately been revered and reviled.?
?The diverse outlook of the contributors produces a stimulating array of perspectives that consider the multiple resonances of Mies's work in relation to technology, image culture, philosophy, art, and education. Editor Detlef Mertins and president and director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Phyllis Lambert, reconsider aspects of Mies's research and practice. Fritz Neumeyer, whose book on Mies's writings The Artless Word is a point of reference for many Mies scholars, and Sanford Kwinter both address architecture's relationship to technology; Dan Hoffman and Ben Nicholson discuss the pedagogical ambitions and work of their design studios, at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Illinois Institute of Technology, respectively, where they have extended and transformed aspects of Mies's architecture and teaching. Rosalind Krauss and Ignasi de Solá-Morales Rubió stake out opposed interpretations of Minimalism and Mies. Rebecca Comay and George Baird both test-drive Mies through the philosophies of Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt. Brian Boigon and Beatriz Colomina address Mies in relation to "the culture of images," while K. Michael Hays proposes new interpretations of Mies's abstraction. The Presence of Mies also includes over 120 black and white illustrations of the master's buildings.?
?These essays result from a symposium organized by the University of?Toronto School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture marking the 25th Anniversary of a monolithic Miesian edifice, The Toronto-Dominion Centre, designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1963 (called by Philip Johnson "the biggest Mies in the world").?
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Re-Modernizing Mies.......2001-10-17
the best of the best.......1999-12-30
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Axonometric and Oblique Drawing: A 3-D Construction, Rendering, and Design Guide
M. Saleh Uddin Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0070657556 |
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With their parallel lines and lack of vanishing-point perspective, axonometrics and obliques provide a clear, uncluttered vehicle for communicating spatial impact and the totality of a design idea. This first-ever complete designers and renderer¿s guide to creating presentation-quality axonometric and paraline drawings offers richly illustrated, step-by-step methods for constructing this popular form and putting it to use. Filled with techniques and useful tips, Axonometric and Oblique Drawing also features an international portfolio of award-winning drawings by renowned design professionals. This indispensable and richly illustrated guide is not only a reference for drawing techniques, but a rich source of design concepts, inspiration, and practical instruction.Customer Reviews:
The difference between reading and understanding..........1999-10-20
extremely useful book.......1999-10-14
Tremendous text for academic instruction!!.......1999-10-13
It really has two personalities. The technical section at the first half is more than is included in drawing classes, highly technical. The second "half" gives a wonderfully deep cross-section of examples. These combine to serve as visual adis for students and professionals as well [several architecvture firms in my community -Southern California- have purchased this book for therir reference collection]. I think this speaks of the range of appeal.
bad book.......1999-09-28
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My Dog's Life: A Photo Journal of Unconditional Love
Nancy Dewar Manufacturer: Dewar Designs Llc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items: ASIN: 0971198500 |
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This is a delightful book for dog lovers of all ages! Fun for people with a new puppy or new dog as well as those with "existing family pets," it is a wonderful way to record memorable times and organize the many great photos one has of their best friend."Finding You," "Homecoming" and "Words & Phrases" are just a few of the fun sections to complete (all of which have space for photos)! Compare what you wanted to teach your dog to what they actually learned. Record what your dog has trained you to do! Highlight things you do that wag your dog's tail. Coming home probably tops the list! How well did you do in obedience school? Was your dog the valedictorian or simply average?
There are twelve pages exclusively for pictures with a variety of headlines such as "Silly Moves," "Romping & Rolling" and "Unconditional Love." The last two pages of the book, "Love Notes," feature ruled lines to recount more special memories.
This book holds up to 65 photographs (depending on size and orientation). The book becomes personalized when one places their dog's photo on the title page, which then shows through on the front cover! The pages are a beautiful, heavy stock sturdy enough to hold lots of photographs. The simple, clean design is eye-catching and intentional...allowing your photos to be the highlight of the book.
A donation from each book sold will be made to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in honor of all of the wonderful dogs in our world.
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My sister's new baby!!.......2003-04-01
Helping the Healing.......2002-09-12
Really great 'baby book' for your 4-legged children.......2002-07-07
My Dog's Life a photo journal of unconditional love.......2002-04-30
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I Want To Be Your Dog (Eros Graphic Album 25)
Ho Che Anderson Manufacturer: Eros Comix ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1560972289 |
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Anderson tells the story of several S/M relationships set in Toronto's African-Ameican community.
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Beware of Dog: A Ninja High School Graphic Album (Ninja High School, Vol. 2)
Ben Dunn Manufacturer: Malibu Graphics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0944735592 |
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More insanity from AP's greatest comic series..........1998-10-05
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Album of Dogs
Marguerite Henry Manufacturer: Rand McNally ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000J182ZA |
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Album of Dogs
Manufacturer: Checkerboard Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0528801503 |
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Album of Dogs
Marguerite Henry Manufacturer: Rand McNally & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NZ1U24 |
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Album of dogs
Marguerite Henry Manufacturer: Rand McNally ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006C5F34 |
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ALBUM OF DOGS
Marguerite. Illustrated by Wesley Dennis. Henry Manufacturer: Rand McNally & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000P90YXE |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: Photo Album
Norman Bridwell Manufacturer: Galison Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0735311137 |
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The Dalmatian Family Photo Album
Michael R. Zervas Manufacturer: Dace Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0932045162 |
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While creating the "Basic Guide to the Dalmatian" we were sent more photos then could be used in the book. But many of these picture were extreamly heart touching and we hated to just send them back. So Michael Zervas gathered up the creame of the crop and put together this wonderful photo album style book. Loaded with large pictures this book is perfect for any Dalmatian or dog lover.
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Dragonia - Tales of the Golden Talon
Robert Anton ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000TI34ZQ |
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written by many authors 125 (B&W) pictures
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Dragonia of the Mystic Mountains
Joe Langa Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1412068029 Release Date: 2006-07-06 |
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Travel with Joe on his adventure to find his queen and his past. Go back to a forgotten age of creatures and the world - to a realm of amazing discoveries.
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A Sense of Humor: The Story of Mark Twain
Peter Murray Manufacturer: Childs World ProductGroup: Book Binding: School & Library Binding ASIN: 156766606X |
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In Search of Swampland: A Wetland Sourcebook And Field Guide
Ralph W. Tiner Manufacturer: Rutgers University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0813536812 |
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"Ralph Tiner transforms `wastelands' into national treasures. His book provides an accessible introduction to wetland ecology and management for students, the public, and wetland scientists."Aram J. K. Calhoun, associate professor of wetland ecology, University of MainePraise for previous edition:
Named one of the Best Science Books for Junior High and High School Readers 1998 in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
"If you want a comprehensive introduction and field guide to wetlands, written by one of America's most broadly knowledgeable wetlands biologists, Tiner's book is it."Barbara Bedford, Cornell University
In the revised and expanded edition of this classic guide, Ralph W. Tiner introduces readers to the ecology and beauty of the wetlands in eastern North America. Topics include their formation and functions, wetland types, causes of loss and degradation, and recent efforts to protect them. The discussion now includes many examples from the Great Lakes region and information on best management practices for working in and around wetlands including vernal pools. A new chapter on classification and assessment further clarifies how the unique characteristics of these important natural resources serve specific functions.
In Search of Swampland also provides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrationsmany of which are new to this editionof more than 300 plants and 200 animals. Clear identification keys, information on how to distinguish typical hydric or "wet" soils from dryland soils, and general procedures for identifying wetlands in the field make this book an indispensable resource for readers with little or no training in wetland science, as well as for the scientist or amateur naturalist.
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Excellent text on wetlands.......2006-03-03
Great introductory text.......2004-06-22
Excellent coverage of a timely topic.......1999-09-02
Overall a very good first book.
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Fierce Communion: Family and Community in Early America (Harvard Historical Studies)
Helena Wall Manufacturer: Harvard University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 0674299582 |
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Helena Wall shows what life was like in colonial America, a culture where individuals and family were subordinated to the demands of the community. Using local town, church, and especially court records from every colony, she examines the division of authority between family and community throughout colonial America. Although this close relationship and its consequences for private life bred many tensions and conflicts, the premises and conditions of that interdependent association persisted even into the nineteenth century. Wall sketches the subsequent changes and outlines the new arrangements of family and community life as the colonies moved toward the formation of a new nation.
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Fierce Communion: Family and Community in Early America.
Helena M. Wall Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000M3PQ7M |
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Fierce Communion: Family and Community in Early America.
Manufacturer: 0 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000ICU5IC |
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Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Vietnam War Anthology
Andrew J. Rotter Manufacturer: SR Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0842027130 |
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Of all of the wars in which the U.S. has been engaged, none has touched a chord as deeply as the conflict in Vietnam. The repercussions of this unsettling episode in American history still resonate in our society. Although it ended more than 20 years ago,Customer Reviews:
A good overview of the Vietnam Conflict........2006-03-02
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Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Vietnam War Anthology. Revised Ed.
Andrew J. (ed) Rotter Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000M49O5G |
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Hu Yao Bang on Turning Point of History
Ruan Ming , and Ming Juan Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0962511897 |
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A Field Guide to the Birds: Of Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides)
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin (P) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 039526619X |
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Excellent resource.......2007-06-25
Quality Through and Through.......2005-10-11
The birder's bible.......2005-07-19
Excellent beginner book for myself and my sister........1999-04-26
Excellent guide to identification of birds........1998-05-13
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A Field Guide to Hawks of North America
William S. Clark , and Brian K. Wheeler Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Vinyl Bound Similar Items:
ASIN: 0395670675 |
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This guide includes all 39 species of North American hawks and other diurnal raptors, including eagles, falcons, and vultures. Color paintings and photographs show each species in various color morphs and plumages, which are aso described in detail.Customer Reviews:
A Field Guide to Hawks Of America.......2006-03-22
Quality Study.......2002-12-19
A must have book for a serious birder.......2002-08-07
thorough reference.......2001-08-06
Don't be fooled!.......2001-04-04
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How to Spot Hawks & Eagles (How to Spot Series)
Clay Sutton , and Patricia Taylor Sutton Manufacturer: Chapters Pub. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1576300013 |
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Hawk and eagle watching is an increasingly popular birding activity. Special knowledge is required, however, and this lavishly photographed, full-color book provides all you need to know in the Uninted States or Canada. The second part of the book focuses on the detailed species-by-species descriptions.
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PETERSON FIELD GUIDES: HAWKS OF NORTH AMERICA
William S. Clark Manufacturer: Publisher Unknown ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000WQVT8E |
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Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides - Hawks of North America
Roger Tory ] - William S. Clark [ Peterson Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Leather Bound ASIN: B000IOX9UQ |
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A Field Guide Hawks of North America
William S.; Wheeler, Brian K. Clark Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000NBF0M4 |
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The Fish Hawk: Osprey (Northword Wildlife Series)
Stephen D. Carpenteri Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: B000H2MLZS |
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Nice pictures but casual information.......2004-11-11
A Guide to the World's Best Arial Fisherman.......2000-06-10
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Hawks of North America - Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides
Clark Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Leather Bound ASIN: B000OHCAFM |
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Hawks of North America - Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides
Clark Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Leather Bound ASIN: B000RI1C2K |
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Hawks of North America : Roger Tory Peterson Field Guide
Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Leather Bound ASIN: B000I2Z4BK |
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