In preparing this manuscript the author has had in mind the needs of young men having no technical instruction who are anxious to become proficient in the art of Plumbing. As a consequence each exercise is minutely described and illustrated; so much so, perhaps, that an experienced mechanic may find it too simple for skilled hands and a mature mind. But the beginner will not find the exercises too elaborately described and will profit by careful ...
Большая часть успешных людей, живущих в нашей стране, берясь за строительство собственного дома или коттеджа, имеет весьма смутное представление о том, как его правильно и экономично построить. В книге – руководстве «Строим дом вашей мечты» предлагаются практические пошаговые рекомендации по строительству индивидуальных жилых домов, основанные на более чем 25-ти летнем опыте такого строительства. Вряд ли кто-то откажется, если ему предложат пост ...
First published in first published in 1899, this book contains a classic guide to making a variety of different types of staircases for the home. The information contained within it was sourced from columns in the weekly journal “Building World”, having been consolidated into this concise handbook by the author. “Practical Staircase Joinery” is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and novice joiners alike. Contents include: “Introduction: Explanation of ...
Яркая, свежая, бодрящая книга с живыми примерами позора и миллионных потерь для тех, кто собирается владеть, арендовать или управлять коммерческой недвижимостью. В книге рассмотрено 99% процентов всех нелепых ситуаций, которые могут произойти с недвижимостью и привести к серьезным денежным потерям. 1% ситуаций не попал в первое издание и остается для буйной фантазии наиболее оригинальных управленцев. Детально описаны все нюансы классических прич ...
In Creating Community-Led and Self-Build Homes, Martin Field explores the ways in which people and communities across the UK have been striving to create the homes and neighbourhood communities they want. Giving context to contemporary practices in the UK, the book examines ‘self-build housing’ and ‘community-led housing’, discussing the commonalities and distinctions between these in practice, and what could be learned from other initiatives ac ...
The many and varied threads of Canada’s national life come together in its capital region. Where the Rideau River flows into the Ottawa River, an Algonquin community was visited by French explorers and settled by British colonists. The town grew into a city, spilled over a provincial border, and now represents Canada to the world.Ottawa is a seat of government and has all the official edifices to show for it. But as Andrew Waldron shows you in E ...
Considered to be sub-ordinated and sub-prime to the city, sub-urban areas receive little attention by researchers and designers. However, it's the rapidly growing areas outside the central cities that pose the biggest questions of the urban millennium: How can the scattered patchwork of urban areas and social spaces linked by networks of highways and public transportation function as a sustainable and livable urban environment? Answering th ...
As a concise yet thorough introduction to the topic, this new edition of Welding Essentials makes welding easy for beginners and is a handy reference for professionals. Its unique, comprehensive question-and-answer format will allow readers to quickly find what they are looking for and fully understand it. Eliminating non-essential items to prevent overloading readers, Welding Essentials addresses safety hazards and required precautions in detai ...
