Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract often defined by complex conditions & documents as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. Estimating & Tendering for Construction Work" explains the job of the estimator through every key stage from early cost studies to the creation of budgets for successful tenders. This new edition reflects recent developments in the field such as new tendering & procurement methods; the move from basic estimating to cost-planning & the greater emphasis placed on partnering & collaborative working. It also

Includes:: changes to pricing rates terminology & technology to bring the book completely up-to date. Clearly-written & illustrated with examples notes & technical documentation the book is ideal for students on construction-related courses needing to understand these essential processes or professionals beginning in industry."

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Bradts Estonia" remains the only English-language guidebook to this Baltics destination & this sixth edition reveals more of the country than any previous guide. Readers now discover why Miss Estonia likes antique cars where Eiffel built before Paris & why Edward VII could not land in Tallinn to meet Tsar Nicholas II & had instead to spend three days in the harbour. Offering extensive coverage of Estonias complex cultural history & its artists writers & musicians alongside comprehensive practical information Baltics expert Neil Taylor proves that theres much more to Estonia than the cobbled streets & cafes of Tallinn." ...

Lands of crumbling castles soaring dunes pagan rituals towering pine forests quaking lakelands & churning northern seas a trip to the Baltic proves that fairy tales do come true Brandon Presser Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 5 expert authors 3 months of research Hundreds of architectural gems Too many stuffed potato dumplings Outdoor Activities feature Clear easy to use maps In-depth background At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout ...

Packed with tips of the interior stylist's trade Etcetera is a lavishly photographed interiors book in which every image demonstrates a clear & easily replicable principle that will help transform a room without the need for expensive & permanent renovation. Author Sibella Court's style is very global combining contemporary elements with antiques & junk-shop finds textile fragments wallpapers collectables & ephemera. Etcetera draws on five of Sibella's favourite colour themes as a framework for the display of her impeccable eye for detail. Each section will draw the reader into Sibella's world of colour & texture through inspirational room settings to the most intimate of details. Etcetera won Best Designed Book & Best Designed General Illustrated Book at the APA Annual Design Awards 2010."" ...

This handbook covers all etching techniques & the developments in photopolymer technology. Photopolymers are plastics which are light sensitive & used in printmaking in the form of films & emulsions which are applied to a backing of metal plastic or board. The author will also cover acids & aquatint along with papers presses & inks. The book

Includes:: some historical background of traditional etching & the non-toxic movement. There is a special feature on different kinds of etching & mixed techniques.

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A vast army of over 7000 terracotta statues of soldiers surrounds the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the Shannix province in northwestern China. These vigilant soldiers have been on duty for 2000 years but does anyone know what sort of ruler Qin Shi Huang was? Why did his tomb have to be guarded by a mysterious army? Was Qin Shi Huang so power hungry he sought control even over the spirit world? Why did he feel compelled to defend himself even in the next life? Using the mausoleum structure as a key this splendidly illustrated book answers many of the questions that have intrigued travelers archeologists & students of Chinese culture since the site was discovered in 1974. ...

Alisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire living alone & fighting for survival. In her loneliness Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri -- a descendant of her human family -- into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death & destruction & just by knowing Alisa Teri's life is at risk. Alisa's guilt grows when she becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy. A top-secret group knows Alisa's secret & will stop at nothing to use her powers for their cause. As Alisa desperately tries to protect herself & Teri from the unknown enemy she discovers a force more powerful & more lethal than anything she has ever seen. Alisa doesn't know who to trust who to challenge or who she will become... ...

There is a divine restlessness in the human heart today an eternal echo of longing that lives deep within us & never lets us settle for what we have or where we are. Now in this exquisitely crafted inspirational book John O' Donohue explores that most basic of human desires
- the desire to belong. It is a desire that constantly draws us towards new possibilities of self-discovery friendship & creativity. In Eternal Echoes John O' Donohue embarks upon a journey of discovery into the heart of our post-modern world
- a hungry homeless world that suffers from a deep sense of isolation & fragmentation. With the thous&-year-old shelter of divine belonging now shattered we seem to have lost our way in this magical wondrous universe. Here as we explore perennial themes & gain insight from a range of ancient beliefs we draw inspiration from Ireland's rich spiritual heritage of Celtic thought & imagination. It is a heritage of profound mystical wisdom that will open pathways to peace & contentment & lead us to live with creativity honour & compassion the one life that has been given to us. Destined to become a timeless classic of vision & hope this is an imaginative tour de force by one of today's most inspirational writers.

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The prophecies were there but no one listened. Until now. They are the Lords of Deliverance & they have the power to usher in Doomsday.. .or prevent it. His name is Ares & the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse he is far stronger than any mortal but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him. Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't
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- understand Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety & his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous even beyond the maddening dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

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As the Voyager fleet continues its exploration of the Delta Quadrant investigating the current status of sectors formerly controlled by the Borg becomes the fleets priority. Two of the fleets special mission vessels Galen & Demeter are left at New Talax to aid Neelixs people while Voyager Quirinal Esquiline Hawking & Curie move out to do a systematic search for any remnants of the Borg or Caeliar. Achilles will move to a location central enough to offer aid to the exploring vessels as needed. As this mission begins Fleet Commander Afsarah Eden who has shared what little she knows of her mysterious past with Captain Chakotay begins to experience several more awakenings" as she encounters artefacts people & places that make her feel connected to her long lost home. She is reluctant to allow these to overshadow her mission but this becomes increasingly difficult as time passes..." ...