Outhouses by Famous Architects

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Outhouses have been much ridiculed and maligned structures, thought worthy of only the lowliest of humor and virtually ignored by architectural critics as inconsequential blips in the development of building design. And yet--as architect Steve Schaecher so poignantly reveals in this collection of renderings--architects of genius from time immemorial have used their considerable talents to enhance the beauty and function of the outhouse. His extensive research has uncovered a wealth of stunning outdoor bathroom designs that say much about the history of architecture. Although Schaecher's friends and family have worried about his obsession with bathroom drawings, it is clear that with the publication of this tome, his seat in the annals of architectural history will never be put down.

Here are reproductions of stylish (dare we say "perfectionist"?) renderings of Thronehenge, Wright's Flushing Water, the Odor Dame Cathedral, the Taj Ma-stall, Jefferson's Johnicello, Sullivan's Merchants First National Outhouse, Le Corbusier's Bidet Savoye, Fuller's Geodesic Throne, the Hancock's John Building, the Centre Pompidoodoo-the unmistakable outhouse for that weird-looking French museum-and many others. Each is accompanied by insightful historical and analytical text, depending on your definitions of insightful and analytical. The preface, by architectural critic I.P. Daley, will leave you in no doubt of the importance of this completely nonsensical book.

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Fun and informative -- highly recommended.......2005-08-16

I found this book both fun and informative. The drawings are excellent and the text really taught me a lot about famous architects. I can highly recommend Steve Schaecher's book.

Absolutely hillarious.......2001-12-23

I first found out about this book when he was appeared in a benefit show for my schools fine arts program, since he graduated from it. He gave excerpts from the book and I bought it at intermission. The book is hillarious and offers a unique view into what would happen if famous architects designed outhouses. Each picture is accompanied by a historical and analytical text. This book is a great collection to add to your bathroom reading material.

PURE GENIUS!.......2000-07-17

This author and cartoonist is the greatest hidden treasure in the publishing industry. I'm not sure if this guy has made a fortune yet, but if not, somebody better grab him up quick...He's the next Gary Larson, Matt Groenig, Mike Judge! Some of the funniest writing combined with unique hand drawings I've ever seen~ Buy several copies and give to friends. I did.

Outhouses by Famous Architects.......2000-04-25

Outhouses by Famous Architects clearly is a fine mixture of cerebral humor. Mr. Schaecher has definitely given someone in the bathroom some new things to ponder. While I agree that I will have plenty of time to view his impressive drawings, I sometimes wonder how many others have considered exactly how their outhouse flows. On a serious note, this is definitely a must buy for someone who has a sense of humor or needs decoration for their outhouse/bathroom.

A royal flush in bathroom humor.......2000-04-22

This is a terrific, very funny look at the unseen side of many of the world's greatest architects. (I'm sure that most of them forgot about their secondary, no. 2 efforts.) Mr. Schaecher's wit and understanding of both architecture and basic bodily functions are clearly evident. This book may not quite be suited for the coffee table, but it surely will make a splash in the powder room.

Outhouses by Famous Architects 2005 Calendar

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Outhouses by Famous Architects 2005 Calendar
Steve Schaecher
Manufacturer: Pomegranate (Cal)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar
ASIN: 0764927892

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The Complete Painting Course: A Comprehensive Learning Guide and Reference Manual

Manufacturer: Running Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1561383503

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The Complete Painting Course: A Comprehensive Learning Guide and Reference Manual

Manufacturer: Running Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GX172Q

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Goof-Proof Photography Guide
Andy Grundberg
Manufacturer: Simon and Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UGG41S

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Grundberg's Goof-Proof Photography Guide
Andy Grundberg
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0671672916

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The best comic book EVER.......2000-12-25

Sugar Buzz! is the best, most hilarious comic book out there. Get this book, and I guarantee that you'll be laughing out loud. Carney and Phoenix come up with the weirdest stories and characters. You'll fall off your chair laughing. Check out Pants Ant and Bug Bear. Very recommended, even for people who don't like comic books.

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During the past decade, advanced manufacturing technologies such as robotics, computer-aided design (CAD), and flexible manufacturing systems have revolutionized the manufacturing shop floor. These technologies have dramatically changed manufacturing cost-behavior patterns and shaken the foundation of how companies account for costs. This breakthrough book reports on and explores the practical applications of a "new math of productivity," informing managers about innovative approaches to accounting in high-tech manufacturing that take a proactive role in planning, managing, and reducing costs. This breakthrough book reports on and explores the practical applications of a "new math of productivity," informing managers about innovative approaches to accounting in high-tech manufacturing that take a proactive role in planning, managing, and reducing costs.

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What you can do with overhead ?.......1999-10-20

This book gives us a good idea from the advanced industries nowadays. How they could have a competitive advantage? It can help you to look the world outside. Of course that if you want to apply this concept you'll need something deeper. However, if you are a beginner, you can have good moments from recent news and concepts of the companies.

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This text explores the impact of race and racism in different occupational spheres within the labor market. It reexamines a number of central assumptions about segregation within the labor market and applies the concept of social closure to the analysis of the position of ethnic minority workers within the labor market. Key themes in the book include the effectiveness of equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and the extent to which employment practice has been significantly altered.

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Baby Signs: How to Discover Your Child's Personality Through

BABY SIGNS: How to Discover Your Child's Personality Through the Stars
Debbie Frank
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 0671502581

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Missing data.......2004-01-28

The Moon Sign data in this book only goes up to 2001. I just purchased this book (January 2004) so it was missing much of the information I was interested in. Not a good buy.

Baby Signs: How to Discover Your Child's Personality Through.......2000-02-22

I liked the book that I would like to buy it. I have three children of my own and they pretty much like what the book says

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The gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam, told in stark, riveting detail.

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flaw research and inaccurate information.......2000-07-31

This author shows an incredible lack of knowledge about the Vietnamese (both ARVN and Nva/Vc troops) who fought at Hue. This lack of knowledge means that the readers have no clue of how bloody the battle Hue was and why it takes several weeks to regain the city.

According two recently publish Communist books: "Hue, Spring 1968, Ban Nghien Cuu Dang[the Communist Party Research committee], Hue, 1988" and the "Tck-tkn [Generl offensive-General Uprising 1968, Ban Nghien Cuu Dang[the Communist Party Research committee], Ho Chi Minh City, 1988". The Nva/Vc troops in Hue consist of 4 full strength regiments: the E1, E5, E8, E9 and several battalions from the E6 regiment several sapper battalions (E is the NVA denote for regiment). Only the South Viets Hac Bao Company, most of who during the New Year was on leave, defended Hue. The Nva attacked on the first day of the Lunar New Year and quickly gain control of the city. After which they release 2,300 violent criminals from the city prison and armed them and the city VC sympathizers to form the "Nghia Quan"[Rightous Army]. In total the Nva/VC have around 9,000 to 10,000 troops in the city including the "Nghia Quan' criminals. On the second day of the New Year, the ARVN 1st Airborne Brigade consists of the 2nd and 6th battalions fought their way into Hue by way of An Hoa. They succeeded in getting into the city and later the ARVN 9th Airborne battalions; fresh from their victory at Quang tri also joined them. It's true that the S. Viets ask the Americans for help after the second week of battle but it was not due to S. Viets troops cowardice or low morale like the author tries to imply.

The ARVN who fought at Hue consists of the Airborne, then later the Marines, Rangers and the 1st Division, the best fighting force in Vietnam war. However, initially, the S. Viets leaders do not want the ncient city of Hue to be destroyed and forces the S. Viets and Americans to fight with little or no air and artillery support. This means the cost in retaking the city from 8,000 well-fortified enemies has to be done hand to hand. During the week of the battle, the S. Vietnamese 2nd and 7th battalions went from 500 men each down to only 200 men. The S. Viets 9th airborne battalion went from 400 men to only 100 men, the rest were killed and wounded. The S. Viets marines and ranger battalions that later came to join in the fight was fresh from the battles in Saigon without replacement and were all at or around half strengths. A typical S. Viet airborne battalion consists of 500 men, 800 men for the Vietnamese marine battalion and 450 men for the Vietnamese ranger battalion. The Nva/VC also lost a tremendous number of men and o both sides settle down to defensive and probing attacks. This also is true for the USMC since the US marines for the first two weeks or so, fought only during the day and then retreat to the MACV compound at night, this go on until sufficient troops and allies replacement have arrive. The battle for Hue was bloody and vicious, the S. Viet dead was twice that of the U.S marines, as for the Nva/VC most of their troops die during the battle for the city.

lack of total review during these time periods.......2000-04-05

I have not read the whole book as of yet. What I read for the time period during 1967 was very lacking on some major items. I feel that the author is only using military info based upon large scale "named" USMC Operations and not very important info concerning activities that had the same impact without having a "name". A good example was what happened to Fox Co. 2/5 on July 4, 1967 when they were overrun at Nong Son, or as we referred to that place as the "Coal Mines". A young machine gunner that came as a replacement to Fox Co. due to the high KIA rate that happened to them on Operation II on June 2, 1967. This man won the Congressional Medal of Honor and was in country for less than a month. This only one of several examples that I can attest to. Thank you.

Great History, Filled in the blanks for me...I was there!.......1999-01-16

This book filled in the blanks and answered questions I had about the big picture. I was in Kilo, 3/5 1st Division in An Hoa. I only saw microcosm of our activity. I had no idea of the "big picture" I want to talk to author about more in depth details. Great book.-Lynn Underwood

A Surprisingly readable History Book........1998-07-27

Marine Infantry and their navy Corpsmen who served in Vietnam, will find their unit in this book, as well as those who served before and after their tours. More importantly grunts and Docs will know and understand better what they were doing and how that fit into the Marine Corps overall involvement in the war. Mr Murphy has talant beyond that of a history book author. The courage and selfless bravery of the men in this books pages speaks volumnes for a generation described differently elswhere.

An eye opener........1998-07-20

After I read this book, I developed a better RESPECT for the Vietnam Veterns. As Vetern myself I had no idea what those guys went through. SEMPER FI Guys.

Semper Fi Vietnam From Da Nang to the DMZ Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975

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Semper Fi Vietnam From Da Nang to the DMZ Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975
Murphy Edward F.
Manufacturer: Presidio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UF0VPE

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Nice biik

Birds of Northern India (Helm Field Guides)
Richard Grimmett , and Tim Inskipp
Manufacturer: Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
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Binding: Paperback

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Birds Of Southern India (Helm Field Guides)

ASIN: 0713651679

Book Description

From the wet evergreen forests and alpine peaks of the Himalayas, to the Thar Desert and the vast wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural habitats that stretch to New Delhi and beyond, northern India is a diverse and welcoming paradise for birders and ecotourists. This field guide provides a concise, fully illustrated introduction to the region's known species.

Species that occur regularly are illustrated on 120 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India. Just a few of the most spectacular or very big birds include the Himalayan Snowcock, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Crested Kingfisher, Blue-Bearded Bee-eater, and Chestnut-winged Cuckoo. The illustrations show distinctive sexual and racial variations whenever possible, as well as immature plumages. Succinct entries on the facing pages highlight plumage, body length and other visible identification traits, voice, altitudinal range and habitats, distribution, and status. Thirty-five of the region's species are threatened with global extinction, in particular the White-rumped Vulture, Siberian Crane, Forest Owlet, Pink-headed Duck, and Himalayan Quail. Introductory sections cover the region's geography and ecology, ten choice birdwatching areas among the many in northern India, plus conservation and general birding advice. Unusually detailed distribution maps are also included, and an appendix describes vagrants and rare species. Anyone contemplating a visit to this accessible, bird-rich region of the subcontinent will want this compact and user-friendly guide.

Covers all species known in the region
120 color plates with concise text on facing pages for quick reference and easy identification
Concise entries describe appearance, voice, altitudinal range and habitat, distribution, and status
Introductory sections cover the region's geography and ecology, plus conversation and general birding advice

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Nice biik.......2007-01-12

This is a really fine field guide which we plan to use in India, in conjunction with Krys Kazmiercak's filed guide and birdfinding guide.
The plates are terrific. The only drawback is that there are no range maps which are present in the Kaz book.

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A Bird Calendar for Northern India
Douglas Dewar
Manufacturer: Echo Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Waterbirds of Northern India

Manufacturer: Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Birds | Field Guides | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

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Field Guide-Birds Of Northern India
Richard Grimmett
Manufacturer: A & C BLACK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K4TCIC

Let's look at northern India: An "Ornitholidays" guide (Ornitholidays guide)

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Let's look at northern India: An "Ornitholidays" guide (Ornitholidays guide)
Michael Shepherd
Manufacturer: Ornitholidays
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007CEFT8

On the birds of Kohat and Kurram, Northern India

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On the birds of Kohat and Kurram, Northern India
C. H. T Whitehead
Manufacturer: s.n.]
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00089E3JC

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