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Male Lion (UEB uncontracted)
Here is a picture of a lion with his body shown from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. His head is at the left centre facing you, with two ears, two eyes, nose and mouth. The lion has a mane of thick long hair around his head. Lower down the page are the lion's two front legs, and to the right its back legs, all with long claws on the feet. At the right of the lion's body is its tail with a furry end.
The Minimum Dwelling Revisited: CIAM's Practical Utopia (1928–31)
by Professor Aristotle KallisThis book provides an intellectual history of the modernist "minimum dwelling", exploring how early modernism saw mass housing as a primary vehicle for achieving the utopian transformation of society. It reappraises the often-overlooked 2nd and 3rd CIAM conferences (1929-31), addressing their engagement with the "minimum dwelling" and revealing them both as milestones in the organisation's annals and as seminal moments in the history of interwar modernism.In 1929, an eclectic international group of avant-garde modernist architects, including Ernst May, Mart Stam, Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, met in Frankfurt for the second instalment of the CIAM conferences. They discussed a design programme for cost-effective, good-quality housing, seeking new approaches and processes to maximize quality and functionality while ensuring affordability for the wider population. In exploring the meaning and form of the 'minimum dwelling', they also re-defined dwelling as the hub of a new way of living, proposing a revolutionary multi-scalar approach to urban design based on the concept of the Existenzminimum ('optimally minimal housing').Despite the two conferences falling short of the organizer's expectations, and being overshadowed by later instalments, the participating architects sanctioned a semantic shift from minimum as bare necessity to a very different, aspirational, kind of minimalism – transforming the entire conversation on mass low-cost dwelling in design, social and ethical terms.Split into two parts, The Minimum Dwelling Revisited first takes a genealogical approach to explore the provenance of the concept of "minimum dwelling" prior to the 2nd and 3rd CIAM conferences, it then traces the proceedings of the two conferences themselves. Addressing the origins of the "minimum dwelling" concept but also its legacies, and serving as a corrective to the overemphasis on 4th CIAM conference and the Athens Charter, the book is essential reading for scholars researching urban design during the Interwar period.
Mushroom (Large Print)
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Mushroom (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of an open-cap mushroom in the middle of the page. The mushroom is the fruiting body of a type of fungus. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The mushrooms cap is at the top of the image. It is a warm grey in colour. Down the page from the cap, are the mushrooms gills (lamellae), they are represented as lines radiating from the top of the stem (stipe), which is further down the page. The dark brown lamellae produce spores that will grow into new fungi. The stipe extends down the page and at its bottom it would connect to a network of fine root-like hairs through which the organism absorbs its nutrition. These hairs have not been shown on the diagram.
Mushroom (UEB Uncontracted)
This is an image of an open-cap mushroom in the middle of the page. The mushroom is the fruiting body of a type of fungus. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The mushrooms cap is at the top of the image. It is a warm grey in colour. Down the page from the cap, are the mushrooms gills (lamellae), they are represented as lines radiating from the top of the stem (stipe), which is further down the page. The dark brown lamellae produce spores that will grow into new fungi. The stipe extends down the page and at its bottom it would connect to a network of fine root-like hairs through which the organism absorbs its nutrition. These hairs have not been shown on the diagram.
Old-Time Farm and Garden Devices and How to Make Them
by Rolfe CobleighA splendid bit of rural Americana, Cobleigh's book shows how anyone with a little time and money can add a touch of authentic charm to their farm, house, or garden. First published nearly a century ago, this practical guide features dozens of projects, accompanied by some 200 illustrations. A simply written text not only tells how to mount an anvil, make a cheese press, and build hog houses, but also provides handy advice on splitting wood, testing seed corn, tying practical knots, sharpening scissors, and papering a room.From building a rose trellis to creating a bicycle-powered washing machine, readers will delight in this book’s abundance of enjoyable and useful projects. It’s perfect for novice craftworkers and die-hard fans of Yankee ingenuity.
Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners
by Diana FergusonPacked full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune.Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically – although they wouldn’t have called it that – because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history and quotes, Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been.
Planting Design: A New Naturalism (Workshops on Garden Design)
by Catherine Heatherington Juliet SargeantAimed at professional and novice garden and landscape designers; covers the background history and design consideration of naturalistic planting. Architecture (Landscape) & Town Planning; gardening
Romany caravan (Large Print)
This image shows the side view of a painted Romany caravan. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the lower left of the image, four steps lead up to a door at the rear end of the caravan, which is not visible in this image. To the right of the steps at the bottom of the image, two of the caravan's four spoked wheels can be seen with the larger on the left. Above the small wheel on the right is the supporting frame upon which the axle turns. The axle cannot be shown. Above the wheels, decorative columns are shown on the panelling of the caravan, leading up to two windows with open shutters. The painted wooden roof sticks out beyond the body of the caravan at the top of the image, particularly at the back.
Romany caravan (UEB Contracted)
This image shows the side view of a painted Romany caravan. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the lower left of the image, four steps lead up to a door at the rear end of the caravan, which is not visible in this image. To the right of the steps at the bottom of the image, two of the caravan's four spoked wheels can be seen with the larger on the left. Above the small wheel on the right is the supporting frame upon which the axle turns. The axle cannot be shown. Above the wheels, decorative columns are shown on the panelling of the caravan, leading up to two windows with open shutters. The painted wooden roof sticks out beyond the body of the caravan at the top of the image, particularly at the back.
Romany caravan (UEB uncontracted)
This image shows the side view of a painted Romany caravan. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the lower left of the image, four steps lead up to a door at the rear end of the caravan, which is not visible in this image. To the right of the steps at the bottom of the image, two of the caravan's four spoked wheels can be seen with the larger on the left. Above the small wheel on the right is the supporting frame upon which the axle turns. The axle cannot be shown. Above the wheels, decorative columns are shown on the panelling of the caravan, leading up to two windows with open shutters. The painted wooden roof sticks out beyond the body of the caravan at the top of the image, particularly at the back.
Small Brick Houses of the Twenties
by Ralph P. StoddardOnce affordable only among the wealthy, brick homes became more easily available to the average American in the early years of the twentieth century. This book, originally published in 1920 by a member of The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association, served as a practical guide for prospective homeowners from working class families. Many soon found that attractive, durable, and comfortable homes--made from nature's own building material--were easily within their financial reach. <p><p> Thirty-five sets of floor plans, elevations, and specifications in this excellent reproduction of that now-rare volume depict a wide variety of brick houses, bungalows, cottages, garages, and multi-dwelling buildings--from the four-bedroom Pocatello to the handsome Saratoga, featuring a wraparound porch and two bathrooms. This practical guide will appeal to anyone wanting to buy or renovate an existing home of the period. It will also serve as a how-to manual for all desiring to build their own homes today with authentic materials and techniques. For those who love fine, old buildings, Small Brick Houses of the Twenties offers a charming view of American homes from that era.
Small Houses of the Forties: With Illustrations and Floor Plans
by Harold E. GroupDesigned for the 1940s family with a "limited budget but unlimited good taste," this fascinating volume presents 56 floor plans and elevations of lovely small homes that originally cost less than $15,000 to build. Each home, bearing the honorable designation of House-of-the-Month by the era's Monthly Small House Club, Inc., was designed to give prospective homeowners an exceptionally well-planned house that was also a sound investment. From Cape Cods to Colonials, Small Houses of the Forties offers an eden of illustrations of cozy, charming domiciles, complete with color combinations, charts, and diagrams. This complete republication of a now-rare volume is also filled with vintage dollars-and-sense information for the postwar homebuyer, including mortgage guidance, amortization schedules, valuations, and construction costs of the times. <p><p> A nostalgic flashback to a simpler American dream of white picket fences, this entertaining and valuable reference will delight architecture enthusiasts, plan collectors, restorers, and historians alike.
Traditional Japanese Family Crests: for Artists and Craftspeople
by Isao HondaOver 1,700 compact, graceful designs -- a traditional part of many Japanese family histories -- are featured in this handsome, versatile collection. Depicting plant, leaf, animal, and fan designs in circular motifs; astronomical images, and more, the authentic, royalty-free crests are ideal for use as spot illustrations in a variety of graphic projects.
Vertical Gardening: Green ideas for small gardens, balconies and patios
by Martin StafflerWith low-cost and sustainable DIY projects, this practical guide helps gardeners to make use of small spaces by growing upwards. Vertical gardening offers great opportunities to grow flowers, vegetables, succulents and herbs, particularly for those with a balcony, patio or compact garden. It can also be a fantastic way to showcase creative and sustainable design choices, whether you've got wood, terracotta pots, burlap sacks, fabric or even plastic bottles. From privacy screens to foldable storage, this helpful guide includes step-by-step DIY projects, plant care tips and tricks, and practical information on the special challenges that come with planting in a compact garden, including advice on pests, drainage and plants suited for gardens with limited light. Beautifully illustrated throughout with aspirational photography and useful diagrams, Vertical Gardening celebrates the versatility of growing up in a small or awkward space.
Wanstead House: East London's Lost Palace
by Hannah ArmstrongIn c.1713, Sir Richard Child, heir to a mercantile fortune, commissioned Colen Campbell, to build Wanstead House, ‘one of the noblest houses, not only in England, but in Europe’. Campbell’s innovative classical façade was widely influential and sowed the seeds for English Palladianism. Its opulent interior by William Kent was equal to Kensington Palace and its extensive gardens were attributed to leading landscape designers George London and Humphry Repton. Wanstead’s glory days came to an end in 1822, when a major sale of its contents was arranged to pay off financial debts. Two years later the house was demolished, its building fabric dispersed far and wide. A large crater on an east London golf course is all that remains of this once ‘princely mansion’. Based on scholarly research, Wanstead House: East London’s Lost Palace provides the first illustrated history of the lost Georgian estate, charting the meteoric rise and fall of the Child dynasty. By restoring Wanstead’s reputation amongst the leading houses of the era, this book demonstrates that those lost in actuality, should by no means be lost to history.
What You Need to Know about Japanese Knotweed: A UK guide for the non-specialist
by Jim GlaisterThis handy pocketbook separates fact from fiction about the invasive weed, Japanese knotweed, If you have the plant in your garden, or your neighbour has, this book will advise what to do. Typical questions asked by members of the public are: Why is knotweed such a menace? Will Japanese knotweed prevent me from selling my property? Dare I buy a property with knotweed growing on it? Can I get a mortgage on property that has knotweed in the garden? What shouldn't I do to Japanese knotweed? Will this weed reduce a house to rubble? Can I ignore it when building a patio or onto the house? What options are available for controlling knotweed? Can I actually identify it? How does it spread? What are my legal responsibilities regarding knotweed? Where can I find impartial advice?
Wild Service: Why Nature Needs You
by Nick Hayes'A reckoning with our past and a vision for a new ecological future' Amy-Jane Beer 'Seeks to undo the damage of exclusionary ownership through the transformative power of belonging' Guy Shrubsole In May 2022, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences released a paper that measured fourteen European countries on three factors: biodiversity, wellbeing, and nature connectedness. Britain came last in every single category. The findings are clear. We are suffering, and nature is too.Enter 'Wild Service' – a visionary concept crafted by the pioneers of the Right to Roam campaign, which argues that humanity's loss and nature's need are two sides of the same story. Blending science, nature writing and indigenous philosophy, this groundbreaking book calls for mass reconnection to the land and a commitment to its restoration.In Wild Service we meet Britain's new nature defenders: an anarchic cast of guerilla guardians who neither own the places they protect, nor the permission to restore them. Still, they're doing it anyway. This book is a celebration of their spirit and a call for you to join. So, whether you live in the countryside or the city, want to protect your local river or save our native flora, this is your invitation to rediscover the power in participation – the sacred in your service.