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Iggy is delighted when Ada Twist's Aunt Bernice inherits a mansion featuring his favorite architectural periods, but unless the Questioneers can find its missing antiques, the house may be lost forever. Includes information about Art Deco and Art Nouveau, facts about unusual cats, a recipe for ice cream, and a biographical note on Ida B. Wells.
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Why Architecture Matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. The purpose of Why Architecture Matters is to "come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually" - with its impact on our lives. "Architecture begins to matter," writes Paul Goldberger, "when it brings...
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Certes, de tout temps, les gens ont voyagé pour des motifs de conquêtes, de croisades, de pèlerinages ou autres. Toutefois, le concept de tourisme tel que nous le connaissons aujourd'hui fait référence au déplacement d'agrément, au dépaysement choisi, à l'évasion. Le tourisme d'évasion marque ses débuts vers 1750. C'est l'époque o, à partir de 21 ans, les jeunes aristocrates anglais entreprennent le Grand Tour. Ce tourisme est cependant...
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The early history of Earth covers such vast stretches of time that years, centuries, and even millennia become virtually meaningless. Instead, paleontologists and scientists who study geochronology divide time into periods and eras.
What humans commonly refer to as the "Ice Age" is actually a series of fluctuating climate events that have occurred throughout the planet's history. These ongoing historical phenomena are difficult to conceptualize because...
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Are you looking for a definitive guide to the history of Europe's Rebirth?
Look no further than The Renaissance: A Comprehensive History of Europe's Rebirth
This comprehensive book is the definitive resource for anyone looking for an in-depth look at the history of the Renaissance period. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural, political, economic, and religious aspects of the period.
The book covers the Renaissance period from its...
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By the time the Pleistocene Epoch ended around 12,000 years ago, Homo sapiens had become one of the most significant species on the planet. It was also near the end of that period of time that modern humans began to gradually populate what would become Europe, Asia, and the Americas, eventually becoming the inheritors of the Paleolithic era and the only human species to make it into the Neolithic era. The process was long and difficult, and the survival...
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The book is about a young girl, Clare who is full of questions, about the food she eats. In the book, the listener will follow her adventures as she sets out to learn about how vegetables grow.
She plants and tends to the growth of a tomato plant and is thrilled when the first tomato appears, but she is concerned about what will happen when it ripens.
Clare's Tomato is an entertaining children's story. It's also a chance for them to learn where...
10) Marcus Aurelius
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Do you want to learn about Marcus Aurelius?
Mаrсuѕ wаѕ a ѕtаtеѕmаn, реrhарѕ, but оnе оf nо grеаt calibre nor wаѕ hе rеаllу a ѕаgе. In gеnеrаl, hе іѕ a historically оvеrrаtеd fіgurе, рrеѕіdіng іn a bеwіldеrеd wау оvеr аn еmріrе bеnеаth thе gіlt оf whісh thеrе already lау mаnу a dесауіng раtсh. But his реrѕоnаl nоbіlіtу аnd dеdісаtіоn ѕurvіvе the mоѕt...
11) Anne Frank
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Do you want to learn about Anne Frank?
Anne Frank's diary has become famous throughout the world. The diary provides a vivid and poignant glimpse into the world of a young Jewish girl living in Nazi occupied Holland. Anne wrote diary while hiding from the Nazis in an Amsterdam warehouse. She was just 13 when she and her family went into hiding. For two years the Franks lived in a secret annex at the back Mr Frank's business premises on Prinsengracht...
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Your dream property is a shipping container away…
Written for novice and experienced DIY enthusiasts, this is an A-to-Z guide to ensure your success in turning a plain shipping container into a beautiful home.
In Shipping Container Homes Guide For Beginners, you'll discover:
And so much more!
With over 300 million freight containers sitting empty at ports around the world, you have a rare opportunity to turn a large metal box into your seventh heaven.
Your...
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¿Te has preguntado cuáles son los sucesos más impactantes de todos los tiempos que han dejado a la humanidad sin poder encontrar explicación o sentido alguno? Entonces sigue leyendo..
"Se encuentra frente al gran misterio... Al que hace temblar a la humanidad desde su origen: lo desconocido." - Gastón Leroux.
Más allá de lo que se ha registrado en los libros, los tesoros en la historia son muchos más de los que ya se han podido documentar,...
14) Antoni Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright: The Lives and Works of the Most Influential Modern Architects
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"Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator." – Antoni Gaudi
Halfway into the 19th century, Spain's Catalonia underwent a sweeping transformation when it was thrust into not one, but 2 golden eras – the Renaixença and the Industrial Revolution. It was during this explosive period of creativity, thriving prosperity, and invigorated patriotism that a steadfastly nonconforming and fascinatingly...
15) Augment It
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Do you want to increase efficiency and productivity to meet demand, but find you're struggling with low budget and resources?
As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you're under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, AND still turn a profit.
The solution?
In the past, technology has helped AEC companies to gain efficiency and become more productive. Artificial intelligence...
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Great interiors have the power to enhance our health and happiness.
Yet home decor decisions can be tricky. Do you find it difficult to pull a look together? Do you buy things you love then change your mind? Or spend too long procrastinating over paint colours?
In this comprehensive book Michelle shares her expertise in psychology and interior design. You will explore your personality taste preferences, tap into 'sweet spots' from your past, and...