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"By building their own custom PCs, video game fans can tweak every detail to make sure they get the best possible experience every time they play. In this book, readers will find out everything they need to know to build their first gaming computer. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
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vii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each...
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Birders know you need the right house to attract the right bird. An entrance hole that's 1/8 inch too big or too small spell trouble, as does a roof that leaks or a floor that doesn't drain. Learn to build safe, species-appropriate houses for your favorite birds.
26) 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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From planning your project to planting a twining vine, here's all you need to know how to bring height to your garden. A step by step plan for more than 30 trellises, arbors, and pergolas. Construction basics plus plants that easily grow on structures.
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227 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Outdoor style often comes at a high price, but it doesn't have to. This lushly designed guide empowers you to create your own show-stopping containers made from everyday materials such as concrete, plastic, metal, terracotta, rope, driftwood, and fabric. The 23 step-by-step projects are affordable, made from accessible materials, and most importantly, gorgeous. They include new spins on old favorites, like the cinderblock garden made popular by design...
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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.
33) 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.
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xxii, 297 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
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A house made out of straw? Yes! Whether you build an entire house or something more modest -- a home office or studio, a retreat cabin or guest cottage -- plastered straw bale construction is an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. What's more, it's fun, because the technique is easy to learn and easy to do yourself. And the resulting living spaces are unusually quiet and comfortable.
36) 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.
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"A kitchen remodel is probably the most expensive and important home improvement project you will ever undertake. Start off on the right foot by making inspired, well-informed design decisions with the help of [this book]. This newly updated edition contains indispensable guidance and in-depth information about the latest styles, trends, fixtures, equipment, and practical considerations. The hundreds of carefully chosen photos represent all of the...
40) 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.
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