Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build provides anin-depth study of the creative and construction processes behind 30contemporary interior designs. Covering a broad range ofinternational projects, the book illustrates the working methodsand creative concerns of both long-established and emerginginternational designers. Every stage of the project is included,from the demands of the original brief, through early sketches anddesign development to investigation of building regulations andcollaboration with engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers.The book is unique in that each project is presented through anexplanatory overview, with specially taken shots of production andconstruction processes, and details of fixtures, fittings,customised furnishings and decoration. Interior Architecture: FromBrief to Build offers both students and professional designers, aninspiring and informative overview of how todays major interiorarchitectural projects are designed and built.

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Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents more than 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief de*ive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

Open any medicine cabinet and you're nearly guaranteed to find a bottle of aspirin crowded in among the lotions and other pills. Aspirin-like remedies have been used to cure headaches, arthritis, fevers, and inflammation for millennia, ever since ancient healers first began using willow bark to treat their patients. Now, go beyond pain relief with a simple plan proven to dramatically reduce the risk of developing major medical killers such as heart disease, breast cancer,and stroke--and do it without the high cost and often adverse side effects of pre*ion drugs. Aspirin: The Miracle Drug is the first and only book to reveal the wide-ranging health benefits that can be derived from taking just one aspirin a day. Thousands of medical studies have determined that aspirin lessens the incidence of many serious conditions, and that it may even improve fertility for couples using in vitro fertilization. Individual chapters target specific diseases and their prevention and treat-met,including breast,

The limitations on the availability of space force both companies and designers to give priority to an office's functions in the design process. Projects that confront a need to scale down generally share common features. With respect to furnishings, for example, internal partitions are highly important. New materials and light structures have made inflexible cubicles a relic of the past. This book examines the challenges posed by 26 design projects for small offices and examines the solutions reached by various world-famous designers and architects by drawing on their ingenuity and creativity.

Every aspect of golf, from the swing to the follow-through, is a means to one deceptively simple end: to get the ball into the hole in the fewest strokes possible. The Elements of Scoring explains how paying attention to the way you play -- regardless of your level of skill -- will guarantee you fewer strokes, a better overall game, and at the end of the day, more fun. With a practical and encouraging touch, Raymond Floyd shares his vision of what makes a scorer and shows how you can become this most dangerous of opponents. Discover the ten mistakes amateurs make that pros never do Learn why the 6-foot putt is the most important shot in golf Play to your strengths and hide your weaknesses Banish first-tee jitters and focus on the rest of your game Know when bogey can be a good score Golf is a game of mistakes: The secret to better golf lies in making fewer of them and making sure the ones you do make don?t prove too costly. With Raymond Floyd as your teacher, you

Much more than an item of clothing, a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik is a most coveted possession. But how have we arrived at such a plethora of styles and how has footwear evolved? Organized chronologically by style, this ravishing book, uniquely illustrated with photographs of actual shoes, takes us on a remarkable tour of the shoe closets of the world over the last four hundred years, exploring how major historical events, social change and industrialization have influenced styles and production. We have been intrigued by the fashion and function of our footwear for many centuries and Jonathan Walford shows us why numerous forgotten designs of the past will appeal to the most fashionable of footwear aficionados today. Fabulous images of conversation starting shoes fill the pages and revealing commentaries inform the reader. An illustrated section devoted to biographical notes on shoemakers, designers and manufacturers who have shaped footwear history, together with a detailed glossary of all

Principles, practice and techniques: here is the ultimateguide for the aspiring designer. Discover how design has evolvedover the centuries, and learn how to think visually and create yourown personal style. Whether you are decorating your own home orthinking of taking up interior design professionally, you will findthis book an invaluable and inspirational source of reference.

New London Style takes a fresh look into the private dwellingsof the most exciting young creative talents in the city, from themusic, fashion, design and art worlds. This exciting aesthetictakes many forms, but above all it expresses a creative sensibilityagainst the backdrop of the ever-changing environment of one of theworlds most exciting cities. The 28 houses in the book are looselyarranged by location, in the grooviest, on-the-edge neighbourhoodsfromWhitechapel to Notting Hill, Camberwell to Clerkenwell andreflect the cosmopolitan melting pot that influences the citysdesign trends.Whether in a mews house, derelict pub, or even achurch, this new wave of lively Londoners is injecting funkinessand bright ideas into a range of highly individualistic andinspirational interiors.

Overwhelmed by the vast selection of kitchen tools,pans and knives to choose from? This expert,independent guide helps you to make informed choices on the correct cookware, utensils and tools for every important cooking task, whether it be roasting a chicken, baking bread or making fresh pasta. Over 500 kitchen tools, utensils and cookware, ranging from basic essentials that no kitchen should be without to specialist equipment required for today's eclectic styles of cooking. Expert guidance on what to look for when buying kitchen tools and how to use each one. Over 100 photographed delicious recipes and illustrated step-by-step techniques show how to use many of the tools. Top chefs and cooks reveal their favourite tools, with recipes contributed by many well-known names, including Raymond Blanc, Alain Ducasse, Ken Horn and Charlie Trotter. Invaluable advice on storing and caring for tools, plus cook's tips and safety guidelines. Trusted advice on the latest

Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

Select from all the most popular styles Top treatments--valances, swags, and cornices--inevdry design imaginable. Curtains and draperms to suit any decor, from sleekand casual to elaborate and formal. Fabric shades in a variety of Roman and roller designsto give you privacy and spice up your decorating scheme. Decor photogr:phs show each project in differentversions and fabrics. Sec how to use them alone or layered inreal room settings.

Book De*ionJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted women's issues expert Stephanie Martson for the first new book series in the Chicken Soup line. Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrate life. The basic premise of the Chicken Soup seriesthe power of friendship， the joy of the small moment， and importance of relationships ： has been reborn into a step-by-step primer for a better life. The advice in Life Lessons is aimed specifically at women and their everyday concerns， such as finding time， making ends meet and balancing priorities; it is straightforward yet perceptive， and combined with powerful stories， it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life. Book Dimensionlength.

Why does your dog get so possessive over thesofa, or so excited when someone calls at the front door? And whydoes he bark at bicycler and growl at men in hats? This book willhelp you solve the riddles of your dog's behavior--and put your owninto context.

This volume which is part of the Interior Design seriescrosses the threshold to reveal an evocative and inspiringcombination of the traditional and the contemporary ? from thefloral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky Britishinteriors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modernart. This book compilation features 50 of the best British interiordesign projects in different categories to reflect the deeplyentrenched history and such familiar-to-the-point-of-predictableiconography that stand at the leading edge of interior design.British Interior Design embraces international styles andinfluences as much as its own.

This rich, oversized resource is a treasure trove of ideas forincorporating traditional designs and timeless antiqueembellishments into a modern home. While modern design oftenneglects cultural and artistic heritage in favor of minimalism,Siraudeau demonstrates that it isnt necessary to forgo tradition tocreate a fashionable home. With his eye for idiosyncratic details,Siraudeau has an exceptional flair for finding homes characterizedwith vintage style, where antique objects invoke nostalgia andtime-tested quality. French writer and musician Boris Viandeclared, Any object can be an objet dart once put in a frame, andthis innovative spirit shines through in the one hundred propertiesfeatured here. From 1960s mannequins to antique books to a salvagedParisian streetlamp, any kind of paraphernalia can define andenrich the personality of a home by giving it a history. Styles andperiods dont need to match, because French design is aboutintegrating the unexpected alongside unconventional details to makea mode

Commercial trade fairs, brand experiences, themed attractions,world expositions, museum galleries, visitor centers, historichouses, landscape interpretation and art installation are all areasthat can be categorized under the broad umbrella term of‘exhibition’. Millions of people visit exhibitions of one sort oranother every year and globally it is a multi-billion dollarindustry. Basics Interior Design: Exhibition Design offers a betterunderstanding of the complexity of exhibition design as adiscipline, by exploring the role of the exhibition designer as acreative practitioner. It considers the blurring of borders withother design disciplines, but interior, graphic design and ...

Master-Classes by more than thirty of the world's leadingcurtain designers - such as Jacques Garcia, Nina Campbell, DavidCollins and Tessa Kennedy -make this the indispensable book ofcurtairn couture for the 2Ist century.

Turn your home into a designer showplace without spending designer dollars! This friendly guide shows you how to create stunning rooms by mastering your own personal decorating style. Expert advice and cost-cutting tips will help you create the home of your dreams, whether you want to paint one room or redesign your entire house.

Interior design helps to shape all aspects of our lives andhas now come of age both intellectually and professionally. Thistext sets out to change and clarify the perceptions andmisconceptions about contemporary interior design by examining someof the key issues that define what it is, how it is different fromarchitecture, what specific skills it requires and what designproblems it solves. The book also aspires to provide new creativepossibilities which can help not only to expand and distinguish thediscipline but also elevate its stature and esteem. Provocativelywritten by one of the foremost educators and practitioners in thefield, this book will be essential for all interior design studentsand teachers, as well as appealing to practitioners.

Boost your career, your relationships, and your finances with these practical and potent tips for applying feng shui in your everyday life. Includes wooden wind chimes.

Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Combined with a new, research-tested, eye-catching cover, over 1,000 new records and 100% new photos, this year's edition once again sets out to be the best Guinness World Records book ever!!

The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-tocompendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many patternbooks focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popularstitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition toloomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beadedbracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided intochapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, architects and decorative artists were constantly seeking new sources of inspiration to satisfy the demands of their rich patrons.While some revisited the canons of the classical world, others began to turn their eyes towards the East, and the 'Oriental' became a byword for spectacle and sensuality. The result was a wave of creative expression that encompassed everything from the smallest objets d’art to entire buildings. This sumptuously produced book explores the enduring allure of Orientalist decor and introduces the princes and aristocrats, artists and poets who commissioned these opulent interiors. Packed with images of beautiful decorative objects, extravagant interiors, sumptuous fabrics and ornate furniture, this book will transport the reader to another time and place.

Drawing on her own groundbreaking research with thousands of men and women, research psychologist and University of California professor of psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky has pioneered a detailed yet easy-to-follow plan to increase happiness in our day-to-day lives-in the short term and over the long term. The How of Happiness is a different kind of happiness book, one that offers a comprehensive guide to understanding what happiness is, and isn't, and what can be done to bring us all closer to the happy life we envision for ourselves. Using more than a dozen uniquely formulated happiness-increasing strategies, The How of Happiness offers a new and potentially life- changing way to understand our innate potential for joy and happiness as well as our ability to sustain it in our lives. Beginning with a short diagnostic quiz that helps readers to first quantify and then to understand what she describes as their "happiness set point," Lyubomirsky reveals that this set point determines just 50 percent of hap