Arts

The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression

by Gary Faigin

Artists love this book, the definitive guide to capturing facial expressions. In a carefully organized, easy-to-use format, author Gary Faigin shows readers the expressions created by individual facial muscles,...

Disarmed: The Story of the Venus de Milo

by Gregory Curtis

In the spring of 1820, on the Aegean island of Melos, an unsuspecting farmer was digging for marble building blocks when he unearthed the statue that would come to be known as the Venus de Milo. From the moment...

Breaking In: The Formula for Success in Entertainment

by Evan Farmer

The Entertainment Formula exploits each one of these opportunities head on as the first book of it's kind to address the mental preparation, skills, traits, and specific actions required to not only break into...

Architect's Pocket Book

by Ann Ross & Jonathan Hetreed

This handy pocket book brings together a wealth of useful information that architects need on a daily basis - on site or in the studio.

The book is full of tips and tricks of the trade, from complying with the...

Building Construction Handbook

by Roy Chudley & Roger Greeno

Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles...

Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation

by Clive Beggs

With more and more concern being expressed over the Earth's dwindling energy resources as well as rising pollution levels, the subject of energy management and conservation is becoming increasingly important....

Introduction to Architectural Science

by Steven V V Szokolay

Introducing the basics of architectural science, this book is an ideal reference, providing an understanding of the physical basis of architectural design. The knowledge gained from this book equips the reader...

Lighting by Design

by Christopher Cuttle

Lighting by Design is a practical guide structured around a new theoretical approach to the design of lighting for architectural spaces.

Christopher Cuttle outlines his unique three-level approach to lighting...

Nikon D200 Digital Field Guide

by David D. D. Busch

You've been waiting for an affordable dSLR with the quality and versatility of the Nikon D200. Packed with great techniques and full-color examples, this book helps you take advantage of all the D200's features....

Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent

by Ginny Felch & Allison Tyler Tyler Jones

While digital technology has made acceptable photos easy to achieve, this book is about taking exceptional photos that preserve the essence of childhood.You?ll learn to trust your instincts and your own unique...

Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal

by David Konow

“Bang your head! Metal Health’ll drive you mad!”

— Quiet Riot

Like an episode of VH1’s Behind the Music on steroids, Bang Your Head is an epic history of every band and every performer that has proudly...

White Rock

by Hugh Thomson

With the backdrop of the ever-intriguing Andes mountains, The White Rock, Hugh Thomson's intoxicating history of the Inca people and their heartland, is a thrilling mix of information and adventure. The author,...

The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up

by David Rensin

It’s like a plot from a Hollywood potboiler: start out in the mailroom, end up a mogul. But for many, it happens to be true. Some of the biggest names in entertainment—including David Geffen, Barry Diller,...

The English Country House Explained

by Mr Trevor Yorke

Most of England's country houses are packed with masterpieces of art and antiques. They also have vast landscaped gardens, often with lakes and fountains. Recent television series and films (such as Downton...

British Interior House Styles: An Easy Reference Guide

by Mr Trevor Yorke

Here is a compact and easy reference guide, filled with original drawings and diagrams in full colour, which detail the changing uses of space within houses over the centuries. The book shows developments in...

Natural Ventilation in the Urban Environment: Assessment and Design

by Francis Allard & Cristian Ghiaus

Throughout the world, there is an increasing interest in ecological design of buildings, and natural ventilation has proved to be the most efficient low-energy cooling technique. Its practical application, however,...

Sustainable Solar Housing: Volume 1 - Strategies and Solutions

by Robert S S Hastings & Maria Wall

This far-reaching and authoritative two-volume set examines a range of potential solutions for low-energy building design, considering different strategies (energy conservation and renewable energy) and technologies...

Sustainable Solar Housing: Volume 2 - Exemplary Buildings and Technologies

by Robert S S Hastings & Maria Wall

This far-reaching and authoritative two-volume set examines a range of potential solutions for low-energy building design, considering different strategies (energy conservation and renewable energy) and technologies...

Atomic Dwelling: Anxiety, Domesticity, and Postwar Architecture

by Robin Schuldenfrei

In the years of reconstruction and economic boom that followed the Second World War, the domestic sphere encountered new expectations regarding social behaviour, modes of living, and forms of dwelling. This...

Science Fiction

by Mark Dr Mark Bould

Science Fiction explores the genre from 1895 to the present day, drawing on examples from over forty countries. It raises questions about the relationship between science fiction, science and technology, and...