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Grammar Fundamentals for Teaching English as a Foreign Language(1st Edition)
A Teacher's Reference
by Tefl Academy Press, International
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2019 by Lulu.Com
ISBN-13: 978-0-359-25530-6, ISBN: 0-359-25530-2

Murder, Rape, and Treason
Judicial Combats in the Late Middle Ages (Deeds of Arms Series)
by Steven Muhlberger, Freelance Academy Press
Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2021 by Freelance Academy Press, United States
ISBN-13: 978-1-937439-41-5, ISBN: 1-937439-41-0

"For a millennium, the trial by battle had been a fairly routine part of law enforcement in many parts of Europe, but by the second half of the 13th century, they were increasingly restricted to adjudicating guilt for capital crimes such as ..."

Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences(1st Edition)
by Natl Academy Press, National Research Council
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2001 by National Academies Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-309-07254-0, ISBN: 0-309-07254-9

"Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. But as the consequences of humanityâ€™s impact on the planet become increasingly evident, governments are realizing the critical importance of understanding these environmental systemsâ€"and investing billions of dollars in research to do so. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, Grand Challenges in En ..."

Celebrating the Marvellous(1st Edition)
Surrealism in Architecture (Architectural Design)
by Neil Spiller, Academy Press
Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2018 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-119-25441-6, ISBN: 1-119-25441-8

"We are entering a new era of architecture that is technologically enhanced, virtual and synthetic. Contemporary architects operate in a creative environment that is both real and digital; mixed, augmented and hybridised. This world consists of ecstasies, fears, fetishisms and phantoms, processes and spatiality that can best be described as Surrealist. Though too long dormant, Surrealism has been a significant cultural force in modern ar ..."

UAE and the Gulf(1st Edition)
Architecture and Urbanism Now (Architectural Design)
by George Katodrytis, Kevin Mitchell, Academy Press
Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2015 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-118-75906-6, ISBN: 1-118-75906-0

"pAt the end of the 20th century, Dubai attracted international media attention as the world sought to make sense of the city¡¯s extraordinary growth. Exuberant projects such as the Burj Arab, the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Islands attracted investment in dreams to transform the region. While the global financial crisis kept dreams from becoming reality, this issue of iAD/i seeks to present a view of architecture and urbanism in the Unite ..."

Typological Urbanism(1st Edition)
Projective Cities: Architectural Design
by Samuel Jacoby, Christopher Cm Lee, Academy Press
Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2011 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-74720-9, ISBN: 0-470-74720-X

"Typological Urbanism Projective Cities Guest-edited by Christopher CM Lee and Sam Jacoby How can architecture today be simultaneously relevant to its urban context and at the very forefront of design? For a decade or so, iconic architecture has been fuelled by the market economy and consumers' insatiable appetite for the novel and the different. The relentless speed and scale of urbanisation, with its ruptured, decentralised and fast-c ..."

Post-Traumatic Urbanism(1st Edition)
by Charles Rice, Adrian Lahoud, Anthony Burke, Karen Gadd, Academy Press
Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2010 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-74498-7, ISBN: 0-470-74498-7

"Architectural Design Vol 80, No 5 September/October 2010Profile No 207 Post-Traumatic UrbanismGuest-edited by Adrian Lahoud, Charles Rice and Anthony Burke Urban trauma describes a condition where conflict or catastrophe has disrupted and damaged not only the physical environment and infrastructure of a city, but also the social and cultural networks. Cities experiencing trauma dominate the daily news. Images of blasted buildings, or ev ..."

Made in India(1st Edition)
(Architectural Design)
by Kazi Khaleed Ashraf, Louise Porter, Academy Press, Kazi Ashraf
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2007 by Wiley
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-03476-7, ISBN: 0-470-03476-9

"Made in India Guest-edited by Kazi K Ashraf The architectural and urban landscape of India is being remade in unexpected and exuberant ways. New economic growth, the infiltration of global media and technologies, and the transnational reach of the diasporic Indian have unleashed a new cultural and social dynamic. While the dynamic is most explicit and visible in the context of the Indian city, a different set of transformations is ta ..."

Mass Identity Architecture(1st Edition)
Architectural Writings of Jean Baudrillard
by Francesco Proto, Jean Baudrillard, Keith Broadfoot, Academy Press
Paperback, 206 Pages, Published 2006 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-02715-8, ISBN: 0-470-02715-0

"This new edition further explores the connection between the cultural analysis provided by the contemporary philosopher Jean Baudrillard and the new 'star' of global culture - architecture. In a world in which images have become a substitute for reality - i.e. simulacra capable of both stimulating and satisfying collective needs - the question arises as to whether architecture could be seen as a 'super-fetish', capable of both mirrori ..."

The Challenge of Suburbia(1st Edition)
(Architectural Design)
by Andreas Ruby, Ilka Ruby, Michael Chadwick, Academy Press
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2004 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-86687-0, ISBN: 0-470-86687-X

"For an increasing number of people living in Western societies, suburbia is the primary living environment. For example, in the US more people live in the suburbs than in cities. As a result, 75% of all new construction in the US is in suburbia when only 5% of this is architect--designed. This new book from Architectural Design presents an opportunity for architects to rake back a large sector of the housing and construction industry. I ..."

Folding in Architecture(Updated)
(Architectural Design)
by Editor: Greg Lynn, New York, Academy Press
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2004 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-09218-7, ISBN: 0-470-09218-1

"This seminal book from Architectural Design was originally published in 1993, at a time of crucial change and on the eve of the digital revolution. It brought together a series of essays that many believe created the favourable environment in which computer-based design could thrive. Considered one of the most influential architecture publications of the 1990s, this book ranks as a classic and in itself is a crucial chapter of hi ..."

Sci-Fi Aesthetics(1st Edition)
(Art & Design Monographs (Paper))
by Dr. Rachel Armstrong, Rachel Armstrongrachel Armstrong, Nicola Kearton, Academy Press
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1998 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97855-8, ISBN: 0-471-97855-8

"Simon Costin Andres Serrano Roberta Graham Kathy Acker Nick Broomfield Fernando Arias Predrag Pajdic Orlan Elizabeth Dyn Cindy Jackson Jake & Dinos Chapman A Hans Scheirl Vns Matrix Peter Gabriel Survival Research Laboratories Kenji Yanobe Patrice Caire Stelarc Tamagotchi Tina Keane Mariko Mori Christopher Bucklow David Bowie Davide De Angelis Michael Buhler Brian Eno"

Architecture of Ecology(1st Edition)
(Architectural Design)
by Academy Press, James Wines, Academy Editions, Academic Press, Maggie Toy
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 1997 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-260-3, ISBN: 1-85490-260-1

"This profile focuses on numerous aspects of green architecture today, that set the stage for the new politics and philosophies that are influencing ecological design. The Curitoba Project in Brazil is featured in detail."

Tensile Structures - Architectural Design Profile 117(1st Edition)
by Academy Press, Academy Staff, Maggie Toy
Paperback, 1 Pages, Published 1995 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-251-1, ISBN: 1-85490-251-2

"Tensile structures - the method of construction whereby the structure is under tension rather than compression, has given rise to a new building tradition - lightweight constructions. Although tensile forms date back to the beginning of civilization, this new building tradition is a direct consequence of the scientific and technological developments which have taken place over recent years. A typical tensile structure will include highl ..."

RM Schindler(1st Edition)
Composition and Construction
by Lionel March, Judith Sheine, Academy Press
Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 1995 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-423-2, ISBN: 1-85490-423-X

"A contemporary of Le Corbusier and one-time employee of Frank Lloyd Wright, R.M. Schindler was architect of (amongst much else of note) the Lovell Beach House in California, acknowledged to be one of the key modernist buildings of the 1920s. This book, a reappraisal of Schindler's thought and works, presents plans, line drawings and photographs of buildings and furniture. A selection of Schindler's own writings is included, alongside ar ..."

Architectural Design Ser.
Deconstruction II - Architectural Design Profile 77 Profile 77
by Andreas Papadakis, Academy Press, Academy Group Ltd
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1994 by Academy Editions
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-242-9, ISBN: 1-85490-242-3

"Features contributions from Peter Eisenman, Bernard Tschumi, Daniel Libeskind, Andrew Benjamin, Gunter Behnisch, Hiromi Fuji and Morphosis."

Architecture of Transportation(1st Edition)
(Architectural Design)
by Academy Press, Academy Group Ltd
Paperback, 1 Pages, Published 1994 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-240-5, ISBN: 1-85490-240-7

"Architectural challenges presented by transport interchanges and related environments are profiled."

Deconstruction in Architecture
(Architectural Design Profile)
by Academy Editions, A. Papadakēs, Academy Press, Academy Group Ltd, Andreas C. Papadakis
Paperback, 1 Pages, Published 1994 by Wiley
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-241-2, ISBN: 1-85490-241-5

"Takes a critical look at this controversial modern architecture movement."

Lebbeus Woods(1st Edition)
Anarchitecture Architecture Is a Political Act (Architectural Monographs, No. 22)
by Lebbeus Woods, Academy Press, Academy Editions Staff
Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1992 by Academy Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-148-4, ISBN: 1-85490-148-6

"Presents the visionary architecture of Lebbus Woods who is concerned with the cultural regeneration of society, directly confronting urban landscapes and social and political conditions presently undergoing radical transformations. His projects - including the recent Berlin-Free-Zone, Zagreb-Free-Zone and Double Landscape, Vienna - propose architecture as an instrument of social transformation."

Science and Creationism(2nd Edition)
A View from the National Academy of Sciences, Second Edition
by National Academy Press
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1999 by National Academies Press
International Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-309-06406-4, ISBN: 0-309-06406-6

"While the mechanisms of evolution are still under investigation, scientists universally accept that the cosmos, our planet, and life evolved and continue to evolve. Yet the teaching of evolution to schoolchildren is still contentious. In Science and Creationism, The National Academy of Sciences states unequivocally that creationism has no place in any science curriculum at any level. Briefly and clearly, this booklet explores the nature ..."

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