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Space Grid Structures

by John Chilton ...

A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground. John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, ... Read more

$182.75 CAD

A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground. John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction,
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Michael Balz

Shells and Visions

by John Chilton ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a review of the work of the architect Michael Balz, pioneer of concrete-shell architecture. It discusses his projects, both realized and unbuilt, many being designed in collaboration with the renowned Swiss engineer Heinz Isler.Profusely illustrated with original drawings and photographs, Michael Balz: Shells and Visions caters to the increasing interest in the design and ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

This book presents a review of the work of the architect Michael Balz, pioneer of concrete-shell architecture. It discusses his projects, both realized and unbuilt, many being designed in collaboration with the renowned Swiss engineer Heinz Isler.Profusely illustrated with original drawings and photographs, Michael Balz: Shells and Visions caters to the increasing interest in the design and
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Timber Gridshells

Architecture, Structure and Craft

by John Chilton, Gabriel Tang ...

Throughout history, people have constructed simple timber lattice shelters such as the tepee or yurt, covered with animal skins, leaves, grasses and woven fabrics. Over the last fifty years, more sophisticated ‘webs of wood’ have emerged, with timber gridshells in particular becoming a structurally expressive form of architecture. Recent developments in digital design, 3-D modelling software, ... Read more

$126.99 CAD

Throughout history, people have constructed simple timber lattice shelters such as the tepee or yurt, covered with animal skins, leaves, grasses and woven fabrics. Over the last fifty years, more sophisticated ‘webs of wood’ have emerged, with timber gridshells in particular becoming a structurally expressive form of architecture. Recent developments in digital design, 3-D modelling software,
... Read more
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Tattooed Leg, The

From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

by John Chilton ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland ...

Unabridged

16 min

The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is John Chilton. ... Read more

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The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is John Chilton.
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United States History: 1789 to 1841 Essentials

by John F. Chilton ...

Series series Essentials Study Guides
REA’s Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and ... Read more

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REA’s Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and
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The Library of Entertainment Handbook

by John Chilton Scammell ...

The Library of Entertainment Handbook by John Chilton Scammell is a comprehensive guide designed to help readers make the most of their leisure time by offering suggestions for a wide variety of entertainment activities. The book provides recommendations for books, music, plays, and other forms of cultural enrichment, with a particular focus on intellectual and artistic pursuits. Scammell ... Read more

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The Library of Entertainment Handbook by John Chilton Scammell is a comprehensive guide designed to help readers make the most of their leisure time by offering suggestions for a wide variety of entertainment activities. The book provides recommendations for books, music, plays, and other forms of cultural enrichment, with a particular focus on intellectual and artistic pursuits. Scammell
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Stories From The Shadows – Science

Embrace the darkness

by Nathaniel Hawthorne, E F Benson, Jack London, H P Lovecraft, John Chilton, Robert Duncan Milne, Mary Shelley, Lucy Hamilton Hooper, Violet Hunt, Edward Page Mitchell ...

Narrated by Lisa Bowerman, Richard Mitchley, Ghizela Rowe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 11 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more
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Stories From The Shadows - Volume 3

Embrace the darkness

by Miguel de Cervantes, Anton Chekhov, John Chilton, Mary Cholmonderly, Wilkie Collins, Frederick Cowles, Mrs Craik, Stephen Crane, F Marion Crawford, Rose Champion de Crespigny, B M Croker0, Catherine Crowe1, Aleister Crowley2, Aleister Crowley3, Ella D'Arcy4, Ulric Daubeny5, Rebecca Harding Davies6, Daniel Defoe7, Charles Dickens8 ...

Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick9, Eve Karpf0, Richard Mitchley1 ...

Unabridged

12 hours 44 min

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more
3 Sci Fi Stories Where Science Goes Wrong

by H P Lovecraft, Lucy H Hooper, John Chilton ...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
3 Macabre Stories About Evil Doctors

by Arthur Machen, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Chilton ...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
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Dark Masters, The - Volume 2

Mikhail Bulgakov to Gustave Flaubert

by Mikhail Bulgakov, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Ivan Bunin, A M Burrage, Bernard Capes, Ion Luca Caragiale, Miguel de Cervantes, Anton Chekhov, John Chilton Wilkie Collins, Frederick Cowles, Stephen Crane, F Marion Crawford, Aleister Crowley, Ulric Daubeny, Daniel Defoe, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Prosper Merimee, Gustave Flaubert ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Lisa Bowerman, Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

11 hours 26 min

Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy, ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy,
... Read more
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Stories From The Shadows – 1900 – 1949

Embrace the darkness

by Achmed Abdullah, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Leonid Andreyev, Gertrude Atherton.wav, Mary Austin, Barbara Baynton, Harold Begbie, A C Benson, E F Benson, Algernon Blackwood, Samuel Blas, Christopher Blayre, Marjorie Bowen, D K Broster, Valery Bryusov, Mikhail Bulgakov, Ivan Bunin, A M Burrage, Mary Butts, Ion Luca Caragiale, Willa Cather, John Chilton, Stephen Crane, F Marion Crawford, Rose Champion de Crespigny, Aleister Crowley ...

Narrated by Ghizela Rowe, Mark Rice-Oxley, Lisa Bowerman ...

Unabridged

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into
... Read more

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