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Paperback. Suitable for builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers, this guide walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate hand and power tools for various jobs. It explains appropriate methods of wood joinery for different building and finishing applications. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 7th Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764571152
ISBN
9780764571152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.82

Paperback. Whether you're building a storage shed or your house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This how-to guide covers various building materials and the techniques in construction and framing. It contains answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; TNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 7th Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764571121
ISBN
9780764571121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.12

Paperback. Helps you make responsible decisions about the various stages of building construction. This work helps you to understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning affect structure placement; consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning foundations; and, find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are effective. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 720 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 322 x 49. Weight in Grams: 958.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 5th Edition
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764571114
ISBN
9780764571114
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.18

Paperback. This Sixth Edition of Construction Specifications Writing is a single source guide to the purpose and process of preparing construction preparations. Updated to include the latest AIA and BIM standards, it serves as a practical planning tool that helps architects and engineers prepare accurate, easy-to-follow specifications. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: AM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1178.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470380369
ISBN
9780470380369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.64

Paperback. This fully updated Third Edition covers principles of designing buildings that use the sun for heating, wind for cooling, and daylight for natural lighting. Using hundreds of illustrations, this book offers practical strategies that give the designer the tools they need to make energy efficient buildings. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: AMCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 240 x 33. Weight in Grams: 944.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470945780
ISBN
9780470945780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.92

Hardcover. Despite the growing interest in security amongst governments, organizations and the general public, the provision of much security is substandard. This book explores the problems facing security, and sets out innovative proposals to enhance the effectiveness of security in society, at national and organizational levels. Series: Crime Prevention and Security Management. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSW1; TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230553118
ISBN
9780230553118
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.90

Hardcover.
Publisher
Thomas Telford Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
600
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727735171
ISBN
9780727735171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 280.70

Paperback. "Readers will rejoice.. in the physical discoveries, ancient and modern, that create and govern the artifacts inside of which readers spend most of their natural lives."-New York Times Num Pages: 320 pages, B/W line drawings. BIC Classification: AM; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
332
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393306767
ISBN
9780393306767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.49

Hardcover. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: TBN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Woodhead Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780081009727
ISBN
9780081009727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 229.37

Hardcover. Timber: the old raw material and building material returns. Based on 24 international projects, this book provides an overview of the range of possibilities in wood construction today. Num Pages: 184 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 112 colour illustrations, 83 black & white line drawings,. BIC Classification: AMC; AMCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 220 x 18. Weight in Grams: 973.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Birkhauser Switzerland
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Publication date
2015
SKU
V9783035604542
ISBN
9783035604542
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.68

Paperback. Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting basics. Both natural lighting and electrical lighting are included and both the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage and IESNA methods are introduced for daylighting calculations. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; AMR; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 361.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471192107
ISBN
9780471192107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.05

Paperback. Editor(s): Michaels, Mallory P. Num Pages: 87 pages. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634636421
ISBN
9781634636421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 99.16
€ 76.32

paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138119758
ISBN
9781138119758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.69

Paperback. Explains the practice of masoncraft in the Middle Ages, using evidence from a number of sources. This book investigates how a study of certain features in these buildings, such as the stonework and building joints, can contribute to our knowledge of working practices of masons in medieval England. Series: Shire Archaeology. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HB; HD; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 5. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publisher
Shire Publications
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747804611
ISBN
9780747804611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.17

Paperback. Macdonald : Concrete : Back cover text This book deals with the diagnosis, prognosis and repair issues associated with concrete buildings. Since the patenting and subsequent large--scale manufacture of modern cement in the nineteenth century, concrete has become one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. Editor(s): Macdonald, Susan. Num Pages: 328 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632052516
ISBN
9780632052516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.97

Paperback. This guide combines soil engineering principles, design information, and contruction details. It introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an understanding of foundation design and construction methods. Num Pages: 584 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1092.
Publisher
Pearson Education (US) United States
Number of pages
584
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
7th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780130311801
ISBN
9780130311801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.32

Paperback. Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. Num Pages: 1024 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LAY; LNCQ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
14th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405195027
ISBN
9781405195027
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.40

Paperback. Despite the growing interest in security amongst governments, organizations and the general public, the provision of much security is substandard. This book explores the problems facing security, and sets out innovative proposals to enhance the effectiveness of security in society, at national and organizational levels. Series: Crime Prevention and Security Management. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JKVQ2; JPQB; JPS; KJM; TNKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349362851
ISBN
9781349362851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.76

Paperback. Offering plain definitions of cybersecurity technical terminology and hacker jargon in automated control systems for buildings, utilities and industry, this book explains the threats and vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure. Readers will be able to quickly find cybersecurity-physical attack concepts with a simple explanation of the meaning. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; TNK; UR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 419.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
APress United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781484220672
ISBN
9781484220672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 35.79

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Birkhäuser Architecture
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764381028
ISBN
9783764381028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.01

Hardcover. Num Pages: 533 pages, 314 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TGMD; TGMT; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2nd ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319188775
ISBN
9783319188775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.37

Hardcover. This book reviews construction safety measures in different regions of the world, and provides detailed evidence of the need for construction safety measures. Gathers and presents worldwide construction accident statistics, and costs of construction accidents. Num Pages: 171 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642350450
ISBN
9783642350450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.48

paperback. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the English legal system and basic contract law for those involved in the construction industry. This book covers the level 2 module of The CIOB's Education Framework and is officially sanctioned by The CIOB as the recognised book for that module. Series: Chartered Institute of Building. Num Pages: 312 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNKJ; LNKW; TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 192 x 18. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582287082
ISBN
9780582287082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 111.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415636834
ISBN
9780415636834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.94

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