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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Positive relationships between practitioners & parents are essential for young childrens wellbeing but achieving this can be difficult if there is not enough understanding about how relationships work when one person (the practitioner or teacher) has to play the professional role. Strong communication skills are fundamental to this relationship & to building a sense of community between home & nursery or school. This new book explores how practitioners can build warm friendly & caring relationships with parents. It clearly explains the dynamics of a conversation the theory behind how relationships are formed or destroyed & provides practical strategies to put this knowledge into practice. Grounded in the theories of attachment transactional analysis & solution focused therapy this book will help you to: Increase your level of self awareness Improve your listening skills Understand how to communicate with different parent types Learn how to conduct an individual parent interview Develop professional care giving skills Full of practical examples & strategies this text will be welcomed by early years practitioners & students who wish to develop the skills & confidence they need to effectively communicate with the parents of the children they care for. ...

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. ...

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." ...

Following the publication of his first book (in 1981) dealing with these fascinating small-scale standing steam engines the author Tubal Cain has designed & built several more
- both as presents for the younger generation of his family & also entirely for his own satisfaction. These are now described in this second

Volume: Kitten
- a small overtype engine. Otto
- a simple steam turbine. Henry
- a powerful 19th century oscillating steam plant. Wencelas
- a steam engine of the most superior design. The scale model working steam engines range from a delightful little turbine
- simplicity itself in design but very interesting to build
- to a larger engine in the style of the magnificent ' Steam Engines of the Highest Class' which were offered by the better class of toymakers before the First World War. As in the first book the methods of construction are fully & clearly detailed all being written with the beginner in mind. These steam engines have an enduring fascination for all marine & model engineers as proved by the Model Engineer Exhibition which still attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.








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If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive but are daunted by the skills required then this book is for you. Written in his clear & encouraging style Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. ...