How much do you know about North Korea? Depending on whom you ask the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is an international laughing-stock a terrifying nuclear-powered war machine or a humanitarian crisis of nightmarish proportion. For David Alton the DPRK is Asia's tragic & prodigal son long overdue 'coming in from the cold' & returning to the embrace of the international community. The obstacles are gigantic & the record of human suffering is almost beyond description yet there is still hope for a better future
- if only the political & military powers have the courage to seize it. In this book David Alton & Rob Chidley paint a practical & compassionate picture of North Korea from the earliest history to the tragic division & right up to the present day. In doing so they present a North Korea that we can understand approach & reach out to with a glimmer of hope.
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Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language & with clear drawings Fully updated to include all revisions to Building & Construction regulations Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all construction students & professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles & processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice & techniques representing both traditional procedures & modern developments are also included to provide the most comprehensive & easy to understand guide to building construction. This new edition has been updated to reflect the 2011 changes to the building regulations as well as new material on energy performance & substantial revisions of the section on structures. Building Construction Handbook is the essential easy-to-use resource for undergraduate & vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through to Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practical reference for building designers contractors & others engaged in the construction industry. ...

Building Construction Handbook contains everything you need to know about the construction process. Up-to-date examples of everyday practices & processes accompanied by detailed drawings to illustrate the construction building elements make this text a core reference for both students & professionals. The eigth edition has been fully revised & updated with additional examples of building practice. New material on the following areas is included: energy conservation sustainable construction environmental & green building issues & fire protection to elements of construction. Building Construction Handbook is an essential easy-to-use resource for undergraduate & vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year degree level. It is also a handy reference for building designers contractors & others working in the construction industry. ...

Accessibly written & with over 300 watercolour illustrations Building Norfolk is an illustrated history of Norfolk's buildings up to the present day. In the middle ages Norfolk was one of England's most powerful regions with Norwich the second biggest city in the British Isles. But by the time of the industrial revolution Norfolk was something of a backwater & the transformations of this period passed it by. As a result there is a higher density of old buildings left in Norfolk than anywhere else in Britain & Building Norfolk does full justice to this extraordinary heritage of barns farms manor houses villages market towns stone walls churches & the great houses of Holkham & Houghton. But the book is not only about the past. Matthew Rice passionately believes in the value of earlier local solutions in addressing the challenges of future development. In its final quarter his book becomes a plea for a well-mannered intelligent modern interpretation of vernacular architecture & concludes with a proposal for Worsted a new town to built following the lessons of generations of Norfolk builders. Rice's support of Prince Charles' new town of Poundbury & his criticism of the current state of planning in Norfolk are sure to attract attention & controversy. ...

Liverpool Cathedral is one of the largest & greatest church buildings in the world. Visitors marvel both at the scale & beauty of the great interior while the buildings towering profile dominates the skyline for miles around. This magnificent place of worship was planned & built entirely during the twentieth century & its construction is therefore fully documented in thousands of letters papers & photographs. Former Cathedral Education Officer Peter Kennerley has had unlimited access to the vast archives & he has woven the facts into a fascinating & lively narrative which truly brings the characters & events to life. What soon becomes clear is that there are two separate but interwoven threads running through this unique chronicle. First there is the story of the building itself
- its architect & the hundreds of craftsmen who worked in stone brick wood & glass. Second there is also the broader story of the building of a cathedral community in the heart of a great modern city. No one reading this brilliant account could fail to be awed by the vision that conceived of such a structure nor by the skill & tenacity that went into its creation. It is small wonder that it still plays such an important part in the life of Liverpool in the twenty-first century. The text is complemented by a stunning array of rare & beautiful illustrations. This new edition

Includes:: a postscript from the new Dean the Very Reverend Justin Wilby.


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This is the first detailed study of the patterning & design of Britains early-warning radar stations of the Second World War without which the Battle of Britain could not have been won. The book draws upon extensive new research in wartime papers. Colin Dobinson is a renowned British historian & archeologist. ...

The most popular & trusted guide to the building regulations Building Regulations in Brief is updated regularly to reflect constant changes. Now in its seventh edition it has sold over 28 000 copies since its first publication in 2003. This new edition

Includes:: the latest on all the significant amendments to Building Regulations Planning Permission & the Approved Documents that occurred in October 2010 &

Includes:: changes to Parts F & L as well as Approved Documents A C & J. There are also changes reflecting the consolidation of the building regulations included. The no-nonsense approach has made it a firm favourite with all involved in the building industry including designers building surveyors & inspectors students & architects. A ready reference giving practical information it enables compliance in the simplest & most cost-effective manner possible. Building Regulations in Brief cuts through the confusion to explain the meaning of the regulations their history current status requirements associated documentation & how local authorities view their importance as well as emphasizing the benefits & requirements of each regulation. It's an essential purchase for anyone needing to comply with the building regulations.



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Building Services Handbook summarizes the application of all common elements of building services practice technique & procedure to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services building management & the facilities administration & maintenance sectors of the construction industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated & accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook. This new edition contains extended information on water system components control systems for hot water & heating ventilation & air conditioning drainage gas appliance flues & further examples of design calculations. It has been revised & expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents & guidance from British & European Standards. This is the comprehensive reference for all construction & building services students. Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations & complementary references to industry standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading & development of specific topics. ...

This seventh edition of Hall & Greeno's leading textbook has been reviewed & updated in relation to the latest building & water regulations new technology & new legislation & even more design calculations have been added. In addition topics such as: alternative sources of natural energy solar ground source heat pumps renewable energy sources geothermal methods & wind power are now covered. Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice technique & procedure to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services building management & the facilities administration & maintenance sectors of the construction industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated & accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook. THE comprehensive reference for all construction & building services students Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ & BTEC National through Higher National Certificate & Diploma to Foundation & three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations & complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading & development of specific topics. ...

A guide to building simple oscillating steam engine models. It describes the making of four such models: Polly" a vertical steam plant " Elizabeth" a horizontal steam power plant " Hercules" a model steam crane & " Jenny Wren" a miniature vertical steam engine." ...