Jonathan Hetreed Boeken

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 Regs, to helping with planning, measurement and detailing. This third edition is fully updated and includes new information and guidance on critical sustainable design issues. Compact and easy to use, the Architect's Pocket Book has sold over 40,000 copies. Although conceived as a reference for architects and designers, it is now just as popular with building and design professionals who do not have an architecture background but need to understand the basics, fast. This is a book you simply can't afford to be without. Charlotte Baden-Powell was trained at the Architectural Association in London. She practised architecture for over 40 years, during which time she identified the need for this book, which was first published in 1997. Jonathan Hetreed and Ann Ross have drawn from years of experience of running a small practice in Bath to update and extend the scope of the new edition. http://www.hetreedross.com * Essential info for everyday use is always to hand with this indispensable reference * Fully updated, practical text is complimented by clear diagrams and tables * Wide ranging coverage, from planning permission and sustainability to steelwork and woodworm

This one-of-a-kind presentation of the New Testament world and its archaeological treasures provides a new, more complete understanding of the world in which Christianity was born. Through lavish photographs, architectural plans, extensive maps, and detailed charts, you can explore the landscape of Nazareth where Jesus grew up; sit at the shores of Galilee where he preached; and enter the streets and temple of Jerusalem where his ministry was fulfilled. An experienced archaeologist and biblical expert will guide you throughout your journey around Israel and beyond—on the Mediterranean voyages of Paul to the homes and synagogues of the Roman Empire, where he planted the seeds of Christianity. Visit Emperor Nero's "Golden House," witness the desperation of the Jewish revolutionaries at Masada, and explore the magnificent basilicas of Constantine the Great.The HarperCollins Visual Guide to the New Testament features:Rich descriptions of the worlds of Jesus, Paul, and the first ChristiansFull-color photographs of excavations, artifacts, coins, and pottery from New Testament sitesExtensive mapsArchitectural floor plans of temples, palaces, and synagoguesCommentary on how archaeology relates to the BibleExamination of modern excavation techniques and methodsA beginners' guide to understanding pottery, coins, temples, and inscriptions

Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, and it stimulates the spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. This is a guide to the causes and treatment of dampness.