Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build" provides an in-depth study of the creative & construction processes behind 30 contemporary interior designs. Covering a broad range of international projects the book illustrates the working methods & creative concerns of both long-established & emerging international designers. Every stage of the project is included from the demands of the original brief through early sketches & design development to investigation of building regulations & collaboration with engineers contractors builders & suppliers. The book is unique in that each project is presented through an explanatory overview with specially taken shots of production & construction processes & details of fixtures fittings customised furnishings & decoration. " Interior Architecture: From Brief to Build" offers both students & professional designers an inspiring & informative overview of how todays major interior architectural projects are designed & built." ...

The Interior Design Directory is a comprehensive guide to the very latest in materials technology which has entered a whole new dimension in the last few years. Alongside tried-&-tested surfaces & finishes that have graced our interiors for centuries
- fine hardwoods polished stone carpets & rugs
- are exciting innovations that stretch our understanding of what a material can be. Concrete that is light & translucent fabric that responds to its environment by lighting up tiles that can be moved from place to place at will: what it is where to get it what to do with it
- each material has its own comprehensive entry enabling you to fill your home with the very best of what is on offer. The book is divided into four parts opening with a section on classic natural & composite materials including wood & stone brick ceramic & carpet. The next two sections deal with crossovers from industrial to domestic
- building materials that have been refined & updated for home use from glass concrete & metal to rubber & tiles. The final section is devoted to sustainable materials as we are all increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our choices & looks at wood alternatives eco glass recycled fabric & natural textiles. Throughout the book smart design photographs of contemporary interiors & detailed close-ups of each material make this as visually inspiring as it is unfailingly practical.



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Interior design is a multidiscipline profession blending spatial technical & aesthetic knowledge. The skill involved in manipulating these elements to solve specific design problems is intrinsically linked to drawing. Interior Design Drawing" explores all aspects of this vital design skill from sketching to record information through orthographics & development to analyse the problem to presentation drawing to communicate the solution." ...

Suitable for both Intermediate 1 & Intermediate 2 candidates these Course Notes provide a thorough overview of five of the most popular units studied & ensure that you are confident with the unit material ahead of the final exam. Intermediate 1 & 2 History Course Notes provides detailed information on the following units: / Bismarck & the Creation of the German Empire 1815-1871 / The Road to War 1933-1939 / Social Welfare in Britain 1890s-1951 / Social Change in Scotland 1900-1979 / USA 1918-1968 Each unit starts with a summary of key knowledge & then goes on to investigate each topic in depth enabling students to revise effectively consolidate their learning & feel confident going into the exam. ...

This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision which will appeal to a variety of learning styles. Clear accessible notes cover key information across the three course units: Health & Technology; Biotechnological Industries; Growing Plants. In addition extensive colour illustrations photographs & diagrams help students to grasp important content & to improve subject recall. Top Tips & Quick Tests accompany all topic areas. Contents Unit 1: Health & Technology * The meaning of health * Physiological measurements * The heart & blood vessels * Pulse rate * Blood pressure * Blood * The lungs & breathing * Physiological measurements of the lungs * A healthy diet * Measuring body mass & fat content * Body temperature & health * Muscles & reaction time * Effects of alcohol on the body Unit 2: Biotechnological Industries * Dairy industries: milk; yoghurt; cheese * Yeast-based industries: bread; beer; fermented milk drinks; flavouring & food colouring * Detergent industries * Environmental impact of the detergent industries * Pharmaceutical industries
- antibiotics & antifungals * Industrial production of antibiotics Unit 3: Growing Plants * Growing plants from seeds * Investigating germination * Methods of sowing seeds * Sowing seeds * Vegetative propagation * Artificial propagation
- cuttings * Artificial propagation
- layering * Conditions for plant growth
- composts * Conditions for plant growth
- fertilisers * Watering plants 1 & 2 * Controlling environmental conditions
- temperature * Controlling environmental conditions
- humidity * Plant maintenance * Methods of maintaining plants * Methods of controlling pests & diseases * Protected cultivation Exam skills & support






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This popular title has been completely updated to reflect the new Arrangements introduced for the 2005/06 course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of key areas to consolidate & enhance understanding quick questions & differentiated exam-style questions at the end of each chapter sharpen exam technique. Use the case studies to broaden subject knowledge whilst a full glossary makes reference quick & easy. Contents Chapter 1: Business in contemporary society * Cycle of business * Factors of production * Sectors of business activity * Private sector organisations * Non-profit making organisations * Publicly-funded organisations * Objectives * Stakeholders * Role of enterprise & the entrepreneur * Franchising * What is a manager? * Sources of finance * Sources of assistance * Methods of growth * Internal business environment * External business environment * Changing business environment Chapter 2: Business information & ICT * Sources of information * Types of information * value of information * Uses of information in business * Types of ICT * Costs & benefits of ICT * Business software * Uses of ICT * Effects of ICT Chapter 3: Decision-making in business * Types of decisions * Mission statement * Decision-making process * Role of managers in decision-making * Influence of stakeholders on decision-making * SWOT analysis * Costs & benefits of POGADSCIE & SWOT * Why is effective decision-making difficult? * What do quality decisions depend on? * Other decision-making techniques Chapter 4: Internal organisation * Types of organisational groupings * Organisation charts * Formal organisational structure * The role & responsibility of management * Organisational relationships * Changes in organisational structure * Empowerment * Corporate culture Chapter 5: Marketing Chapter 6: Operations Chapter 7: Financial management Chapter 8: Human resource management Chapter 9: Key terms & solutions ...

Boost your final grade with Intermediate 2 & Higher Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies Grade Booster! Packed full of practical advice on tackling exam questions & containing model answers this Grade Booster shows you how & where to gain maximum marks. Covering both Intermediate 2 & Higher RMPS this Grade Booster is packed full of practical tips & techniques to help you get the best grade possible in your exam. It gives examples of strong & weak answers to help you understand what the examiners are looking for & how & why they allocate marks. ...

This 2nd full colour with answers edition of Intermediate 2 Biology is relevant to the latest Intermediate 2 syllabus offered by the SQA. The text is divided into three sections which correspond to the three Units which make up the course. ' Testing your knowledge' questions coursework activities problem-solving questions & assignments are provided throughout with full answers to questions at the end of the book.
- Second edition of a major textbook title for Intermediate 2
- Fully redesigned & now in full colour
- With & Without Answers versions available


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This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision. Key information on the three course units is delivered in a clear brightly coloured format which will appeal to a variety of learning styles. In addition Quick Tests & Top Tips help to focus study whilst colour diagrams help to improve subject recall. A separate unit on Exam Skills & Support is also included to sharpen exam performance. Contents Unit 1: Living Cells * Cells * Useful cells 1 & 2 * Diffusion * Osmosis * Enzymes * Enzyme activity * Experiments with enzymes * Energy release * Aerobic & anaerobic respiration * Photosynthesis: two reactions * Factors affecting photosynthesis Unit 2: Environmental Biology & Genetics * Ecosystems: food chains & food webs * Ecosystems: energy loss * Ecosystems: variety of species * Ecosystems: animal behaviour * Fertilisation * Chromosomes & DNA * Division of the nucleus * Genes & alleles * Monohybrid crosses * More about inheritance * Natural selection * Selective breeding * Genetic engineering Unit 3: Animal Physiology * Food * Food tests * Digestion * Alimentary canal 1 2 & 3 * The kidney * Osmoregulation * Blood * Blood vessels * The heart * The lungs * The nervous system * The brain * Temperature regulation Exam Skills & Support ...

This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision which will appeal to a variety of learning styles. Clear accessible notes cover the key information that Intermediate 2 students really need to know whilst colour illustrations help improve subject recall. In addition to Quick Tests & Top Tips to improve exam performance Prescribed Practical Activities support is provided for each unit for extra course guidance. ...