The subject of architecture for religion continues to fascinate. Houses of God: Religious Architecture for a New Millennium by noted author and architect Michael J. Crosbie, demonstrates an inspiring array of gathering places for worship, collected from the USA and abroad. These projects, illustrated with superb photography and detailed plans, demonstrate how architects and congregations can work together to build places that satisfy often complex cultural and personal needs. There are churches, synagogues and temples by some of the world's leading architects, including Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, Heinz Tesar, Gould Evans and many others.
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30481House of whispers : vol. 1 : the power divided
One of four books expanding Neil Gaiman's acclaimed Sandman Universe. Welcome to the House of Dahomey, the houseboat of Erzulie Freda, where the souls of Voodoo followers go when they sleep but even the fearsome Erzulie is powerless when her dream river turns sour, tossing her house from one realm and into another. the Dreaming! From her bayou, Erzulie scries upon the mortal realm and sees four human girls open a mysterious and magical journal filled with whispers and rumors that, if they spread, could cause a pandemic unlike any the Earth has seen, with the power to release Shakpana, the loa lord of infectious disease and nephew to Erzulie, who is currently banned from the human plane.
30482House of whispers : vol. 2 : ananse
The souls trapped in the Dreaming are restless, seeking any help they can attain to escape from their 'predeceased' state. Erzulie calls upon the spider-god of stories, Anansi, to assist her in unraveling the truth behind her own history. But can Anansi be trusted with any truths he finds?.
30483House of whispers : vol. 3 : watching the watchers
What is it like to have the House of Whispers as the house next door? Follow a young woman as she finds out. This unexpected domestic mishap leaves her in dire need of aid from Erzulie and Ogun... whether she knows it or not.
30484Housekeeping management
Part one: Introduction to housekeeping management; Part two: Organization of the housekeeping department; Part three: Technical skills management; Part four: Human resources management; Part five: Administrative controls.
30485Houses by the shore : at home with the water--river, lake, sea
Highlighting thirty-five spectacular recently completed houses overlooking sea, lake, river, and ocean, selected for beauty and variety across the globe, Houses by the Shore features homes that demonstrate the extraordinarily diverse ways that today's leading architects and interior designers build and design homes on the water and new approaches homeowners are taking to life on the shore.
30487Houses of the Presidents: Childhood homes, family dwellings, private escapes, and grand estates
Offers a unique tour of the houses and day-to-day lives of America's presidents, from George Washington's time to the present. Author Hugh Howard weaves together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the way our chief executives lived. Original photography by Roger Straus III brings the houses and furnishings beautifully to life. From Jefferson's Monticello to Reagan's Rancho del Cielo, with fascinating and surprising stops between and beyond, presents a fascinating alternative history of the American presidency.
30488Houses that can save the World
Featuring nineteen home-building and design strategies that are direct, original, and often surprisingly simple, this inspirational sourcebook presents a mix of new technology and time-tested vernacular methods that will change the way we think about “home.” Each strategy features carefully selected and generously illustrated projects that put ideas into practice, offering real-world solutions regardless of location or size. With ideas and houses that span the globe, including developing regions in Asia, Africa, and South America, this highly illustrated volume shines a spotlight on everything from new techniques to creative reuse of existing buildings and materials.
30489Housing collection
Presenting designs to complex residence, multi story residences, mini high rise residences, Villas,...
30490How art works : the concepts visually explained
It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements.