Glass Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

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Glass offers a wide variety of possible applications for the realization of even the most ambitious designs in architecture, and in the past two decades it has experienced an unparalleled burst of innovation. For planners, this means working constantly with this high-performance material. In compact and appealing form, the completely revised Glass Construction Manual presents the current state of the art on planning and building with glass, from the history through the technical foundations all the way to the most innovative applications. Astonishing perspectives on thermal insulation and solar protection and the addition of thoughtfully selected new practical examples round off this comprehensive reference work.

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Professional grade.......2003-09-01

This is a complete compendium of engineering information for the most typical use of glass--as a window. Everything needed to analyze a building's energy budget--at least for the German climate--is presented and well explained, as is daylighting. Atria and double leaf facades are discussed at the end to summarize the principles. There is also a comprehensive section on the mechanical properties of glass: resistance to wind loads, how to attach it, etc.
Only downside is the quality of the translation (I assume), which results in an occasional unusual sentence: "As no energy can be lost from the total system, the balance of the incident energy must be able to be resolved mathematically."
Nothing that impairs understanding though.

Beautifull, Informative, and well done.......2000-08-30

This is one of the better books that I have seen on the topic of curtain wall design. It is full of very accurate amd well explained techincal information as well labeled details. The project section is a comprehensive study of some of the most complex curtain walls built. This section is full of detail drawings and color images of the built details. This is a MUST HAVE book for anyone working on complex wall systems, or anyone interested in the state of the art in curtain wall design.

Beautifull, Informative, and well done.......2000-08-30

Fiberglass Pipe Design, 2e (M45) (Awwa Manual)

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Fiberglass Pipe Design, 2e (M45) (Awwa Manual)

Manufacturer: American Water Works Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1583213589

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Updated from the 1996 edition, this manual provides water supply engineers and operators a single source for information about fiberglass pipe and fittings. New in this edition are the addition of metric equivalents; an expanded discussion of pipe mechanical properties with stress vs. strain curves; Buried Pipe Design chapter has expanded discussion of deflections caused by live loads and soil properties, a second method of determining pipe stiffness, and a new equation for pipe buckling; Guidelines for Underground Installation has additional information on soil backfill considerations and minimum trench width, new information on angularly deflected pipe joints, pressure testing, and a new section on trenching on slopes. (Replaces ISBN: 0-89867-889-7)

Printed Circuit Board Materials Handbook (Electronic Packaging and Interconnection)

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Printed Circuit Board Materials Handbook (Electronic Packaging and Interconnection)
Martin W. Jawitz
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0070324883

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Select PCB materials for top performing boards

From weaving glass fiber mats to testing finished boards, this one-stop materials database offers the first close-up look at how to process and fabricate world-class PCBs. Printed Circuit Board Materials Handbook gives you a complete, hands-on working knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and physical properties of PCB raw materials - plus the expertise to transform them into a high-performance printed circuit card. Packed with over 400 how-to illustrations, this encyclopedia tool gives you the know-how to:

Master the processes for glass fiber reinforcement, polyimide film, PET, PEN, and resins
Work with copper foils, anodes, prepreg and laminates, aramid mats, and drill bits and routers
Fabricate rigid and flexible printed wiring boards
Apply the latest coating, laminating, etching, and electroplating methods
Maximize techniques for hot air leveling, microsection analysis and electrical test
Resolve controversial cleaning issues and CFC problems plus conduct troublshooting and failure analysis
Much more

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PCB.......2001-03-29

Very usefull for those who like get more khowledge on related subject.

The Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory: Paint, Plaster, Wallpaper, Tile, Wood, Metal, Glass

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More like 'Surfaces and Finishes 101'...
Great idea book for home decorating, nice projects

The Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory: Paint, Plaster, Wallpaper, Tile, Wood, Metal, Glass
Emma Scattergood
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0823050300

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Not quite a directory and far from complete, The Complete Surfaces and Finishes Directory might still be useful as an idea book for readers who are just beginning to think about tackling a home-redecorating project.

Finger-tabbed sections on paints, paint finishes, plaster and concrete, wall coverings, tile, wood, and glass and metal, each about 20 pages long, provide the basic information you need to start planning: Will you have to use an undercoat with satinwood paint? What's involved in polishing or waxing a plaster wall? What are the advantages and disadvantages of laminated wood flooring? Can you effectively integrate a trendy rubber or industrial-metal floor into your kitchen design? As a general reference, the book answers these questions adequately; if you're looking for more detailed advice on how to use, say, glass blocks or antique tiles, check out one of the many books dealing with the specific project you have in mind.

At the end of each section are two sample projects. Some are simple, like painting vertical stripes on the wall (using a plumb line); some are more complicated, like laying a patterned border in a tile floor, but the directions for all of them are straightforward, and the final results are tasteful and attractive. --Liana Fredley

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More like 'Surfaces and Finishes 101'..........2007-05-03

When you picture a "directory", what comes to mind? Perhaps a huge, bulking monstrosity, with the weight of a phone book and the sort of exhaustive info you'd expect from Encyclopedia Britannica. At least that's the type of visualization I have; and, that said, a massive volume is what I expected to pick up from my local library when I put THE COMPLETE SURAFCES AND FINISHES DIRECTORY on hold.

Alas, SURFACES AND FINISHES is more like a "home décor 101" guide than a directory. In seven chapters, author Emma Scattergood introduces newbies to simple paint techniques, paint finishes (faux finishes), plaster and concrete, wall coverings, tiles, wood, and glass and metal, in that order. The final chapter offers some suggestions for tying the materials together. While marginally useful for the beginner, SURFACES AND FINISHES doesn't offer any advice that can't easily be found online (for free, to boot!) using The Google (as GW would say). Any one of dozens of home improvement websites are just as informative, if not more so. If you're a first-time homeowner who needs some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing, SURFACES AND FINISHES might be worth a look (it does have some pretty pictures, I'll give it that). However, it's hardly the be-all, end-all directory it claims to be. Rather, it's a decent starting point; nothing more, nothing less. Save your dinero, unless you can browse SURFACES AND FINISHES via your biblioteca.

Great idea book for home decorating, nice projects.......2002-04-29

This is a wonderful idea book for home decorating. It is a guide to a variety of surfaces and finishes including paint, plaster, concrete, wallpaper, tile, wood, glass and metal.

The book is divided into sections on various materials and finish types such as types of wood, paint types, paint effects, and glass styles. Each section includes background information and sample pictures. I have lots of interior design reference books and I found more examples I liked in here than in many of the larger books. A chart listing all the finishes in the chapter and their applications concludes each section.

Each section includes one or two full projects as well as many other ideas. The projects are rated by difficulty, but they are very brief and do not include step-by-step demonstrations. Some projects include colorwashing a wall, tinting and polishing plaster, using fabric as a wall cover, making a tile border, creating tongue and groove paneling and building a copper paneled cupboard.

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This edition of this successful manual has been carefully revised throughout to take account of recent changes and to incorporate amendments required due to the publication of the revised BS 5328. This manual provides information on all aspects of the ready-mixed concrete industry, from the basic materials and their properties to the production, quality control and the use of ready-mixed concrete.

Manual for quality control for plants and production of glass fiber reinforced concrete products

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Manual for quality control for plants and production of glass fiber reinforced concrete products

Manufacturer: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Each volume in this innovative series is devoted to a subject that every child already knows from personal experience. The works of art chosen for each book show the many different ways great artists have perceived and expressed that very subject. Author Colleen Carroll's engaging, conversational text is filled with thought-provoking questions and imaginative activities that spark children's natural curiosity both about the subject of the artwork and about the way it was created.

This direct, interactive approach to art--and to the world--promotes self-exploration, self-discovery, and self-expression. As it introduces basic artistic concepts, styles, and techniques, it also provides loads of fun. For children who want to know more about the artists whose works appear in the book, biographies are provided at the end, along with suggestions for further reading and an international list of museums where each artist's works can be seen. As they begin to understand the multitude of ways that artists see, children will deepen their appreciation of art, the world around them, and, most importantly, their own unique visions.

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High Style, Low Substance.......2004-03-16

This is a beautifully designed hard-cover book with many interesting and well-printed photographs.

Unfortunately, the design gets in the way of the information flow. The type is very small (maybe about 6 pt.) and gray. If you have anything less than excellent vision, this may be a difficult read.

This book covers a lot of topics relating to marketing fine art photography. Even with the small type, however, most topics are not covered in depth: a few paragraphs per topic is the norm. It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours to read all of it. The profiles of various photographic artists are interesting, but also brief.

So, if you think of this as a picture book with some added ideas about the creation and marketing of photographs, you'll be happy with your purchase. If you're looking for in-depth coverage of the subject, you'll be disappointed.

-Alan Haynes

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Extraordinary Hero in an Average Comic Book.......2001-11-30

This grahic novel by Chuck Dixon, Jorge Zaffino and John Wellington is average at best. The story, initially promising falls short and at times is quite boring. The illustrations resembles some of Klaus Janson work -like in "Batman:Gothic."

Set in a third world island, the Punisher is out to stop a drug kingpin. The comic is fairly slow, but one part involving a fight between the Punisher and a black hinchman is great. It is more realistic than most as it portrays a serious street fight. That four pages alone makes this book worthwhiole, otherwise, it would be better off on the shelf.

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I Told You So! a Life of H. G. Wells.
James Playsted Wood
Manufacturer: Random House Childrens Books (Lib)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0394906381

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I Told You So!: a Life of H.G. Wells
James Playsted Wood
Manufacturer: Pantheon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NPIWKW

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I TOLD YOU SO! A LIFE OF H.G. WELLS
JAMES PLAYSTED WOOD
Manufacturer: PANTHEON BOOKS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OKSMUG

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by Thomson Gale on April 9, 2006. The length of the article is 2935 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sobre el candidato López Obrador.(Nota de corrección)(Carta al editor)
Author: Juan Francisco Chávez Cepeda
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 9, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 1536 Page: 96(2)

Article Type: Carta al editor, Nota de corrección

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A Carta de Pero Vaz de Caminha (Coleccao Tracos da historia)

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A Carta de Pero Vaz de Caminha (Coleccao Tracos da historia)
Manuela Mendonca
Manufacturer: Mar de Letras Editora
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 9728379218

Cartas Politicas a Joao de Parros. Seleccao, Prefacio e Notas de Manuela de Azevedo

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Cartas Politicas a Joao de Parros. Seleccao, Prefacio e Notas de Manuela de Azevedo
Joao de Barros
Manufacturer: Lisboa
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ITHF88

Las mas hermosas cartas de amor entre Manuela y Simon, acompanadas de los diarios de Quito y Paita, asi como de otros documentos

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Las mas hermosas cartas de amor entre Manuela y Simon, acompanadas de los diarios de Quito y Paita, asi como de otros documentos
Manuela Saenz
Manufacturer: Ediciones Piedra, Papel y Tijera
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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