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Construction engineer Bartley Alexander is a troubled, middle-aged man torn between Winifred, his American wife - a cold woman with clearly defined standards - and Hilda Burgoyne - an alluring mistress in London who has helped him recapture his youth and sense of freedom. Alexander's relationship with Hilda gnaws away at his sense of propriety and honor and eventually proves disastrous. (He is with Hilda when a messenger, unable to find him, fails...
3) Mosque
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern people, David Macaulay here reveals the methods and materials used to design and construct a mosque in late-sixteenth-century Turkey. Through the fictional story and Macaulay's distinctive full-color illustrations, readers will learn not only how such monumental structures were built but also how they functioned in relation...
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205 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Get the inside edge on knifemaking from the top names in the field with BLADE'S Guide to Making Knives, 3rd Edition. This indispensable and updated guide gives step-by-step instruction on making some of the most popular knives around. You'll learn to create your perfect blade, whether it is a folding knife, dagger, bowie or anything in between. And the reference's vivid illustrations make certain expert and novice knife craftsmen get the point of...
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"Discover tested, reliable (and easy) plans for building houses and feeders that attract the most popular backyard birds in North America. DIY birdhouses and feeders are inexpensive and relatively easy to make, even if you don't own a shop's worth of tools or you have very limited carpentry experience. With a few materials and some entry-level skills, you can build cozy homes and an inviting backyard snack bar for all of your favorite feathered friends....
12) Bridges
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"Learn all about some of the world's most incredible bridges, from how they are designed and built to how bridge technology has changed over time."--
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176 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Offers a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of all aspects of kitchen remodeling, including appliance selection, color schemes, cabinetry, flooring, and lighting, and highlights the newest features, latest design trends, and working room layouts.
14) Water park
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Tall, twisting slides, gigantic wave pools, and powerful waterfalls are all common sights at a water park. Readers will find out what it takes to plan and build these fun places.
15) Birdhouses
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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Presents step-by-step instructions for making several different wooden birdhouses.
17) Birdfeeders
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Presents step-by-step instructions for making a variety of birdfeeders.
19) Pyramids of Giza
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Provides an overview of the Pyramids of Giza, discussing topics such as its history, chief architect, structural aspects, and construction techniques and materials, and offers information about careers in architecture and construction.
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