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Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach. (2010)
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Hairstans, R. (2010). Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach. TRADA Technology Ltd

Many prefer the versatility of timber frame for panelised, volumetric and hybrid 'built offsite' systems. Other suitable formats include timber post and beam, 'massive' construction using cross-laminated timber, and structural insulated panel systems... Read More about Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach..

Landscape to light: selected essays by Neil M Gunn. (2009)
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(2009). A. McCleery, & D. Gunn (Eds.), Landscape to light: selected essays by Neil M Gunn. Whittles

Although Neil M. Gunn is well-known as one of Scotland's foremost writers of the 20th century, he is less well-known as a perceptive and meditative essayist who wrote on a variety of subjects - from landscape, nature and the sea to literature, politi... Read More about Landscape to light: selected essays by Neil M Gunn..

Introduction - Differentiation of infrastructure charges - potential and impacts. (2009)
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Bielefeldt, C. (2009). Introduction - Differentiation of infrastructure charges - potential and impacts. ISTIEE (Istituto per lo studio dei trasporti nell’integrazione economica europea, Institute for the Study of Transport within the European Economic Integration

Travel demand management and road user pricing : success, failure and feasibility (2009)
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Saleh, W., & Sammer, G. (Eds.). (2009). Travel demand management and road user pricing : success, failure and feasibility. Ashgate Publishing

Throughout the world, traffic levels are increasing and, in urban areas, these increasing levels have led to pressures on the road networks which are causing serious economic, environmental and social problems. This book examines the full range of 'p... Read More about Travel demand management and road user pricing : success, failure and feasibility.

Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition (2009)
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(2009). L. Dryden, S. Arata, & E. Massie (Eds.), Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition. Texas Tech University Press

This edited book is the first complete book-length study to consider the work of Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad within the same framework. It contains essays from internationally renowned scholars of both authors and seeks to reposition Ste... Read More about Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition.

Highland Journey: In the Spirit of Edwin Muir. (2009)
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Gillanders, R. (2009). Highland Journey: In the Spirit of Edwin Muir. Birlinn

This book comprises a collection of 50 black and white photographs, together with biographical or descriptive details of subjects chosen during a ninety day journey in 2006, based on that taken by Edwin Muir, through the Scottish highlands. Contempor... Read More about Highland Journey: In the Spirit of Edwin Muir..

Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges. (2009)
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Wilmsmeier, G., & Sánchez, R. (2009). Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges. ECLAC/ United Nations

This report analyses the current state of the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) Bolivia and Paraguay. The report analyses the traditional topics (1) infrastructure at national level and connectivity towards adjacent countries; (2) the recent de... Read More about Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges..

Alternative Journalism. (2008)
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Atton, C., & Hamilton, J. F. (2008). Alternative Journalism. SAGE Publications

Alternative Journalism is the first book to investigate and analyse the diverse forms and genres of journalism that have arisen as challenges to mainstream news coverage. From the radical content of emancipatory media to the dizzying range of citizen... Read More about Alternative Journalism..

Carnivals and dreams: Pieter Bruegel and the history of the imagination (2007)
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Milne, L. S. (2007). Carnivals and dreams: Pieter Bruegel and the history of the imagination. Mutus Liber

Trading Places: cultural imaginaries of the Pearl River Delta (2007)
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Turner, M., & Pang, B. (2007). Trading Places: cultural imaginaries of the Pearl River Delta. Hong Kong Art School / Arts Development Council

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New Timber Architecture in Scotland. (2007)
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Wilson, P. (2007). New Timber Architecture in Scotland. Arcamedia

New Timber Architecture in Scotland illustrates 90 exemplar projects and demonstrates clearly that there is no single building type unsuited to the use of this adaptable, variable and infinitely renewable material. Too long out of fashion, timber is... Read More about New Timber Architecture in Scotland..

Structural timber design to Eurocode 5. (2007)
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Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2007). Structural timber design to Eurocode 5. Wiley

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eur... Read More about Structural timber design to Eurocode 5..

Bengal partition stories: an unclosed chapter (2006)
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Fraser, B. (2006). Bengal partition stories: an unclosed chapter. Anthem Press

This book throws new light on post-colonial evaluations of the Partition and its effect on eastern India. Until very recently, a striking state of ‘near silence’ has existed concerning the violence encountered by those who fled across the Bengal bord... Read More about Bengal partition stories: an unclosed chapter.

Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. (2006)
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Smith, S., Wood, J., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. Arcamedia

This book is an essential tool for housing managers, building control and architects in designing to improve the levels of sound insulation in existing housing.

A key section on conversions provides invaluable advice on how to approach sound insul... Read More about Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions..

Designing for accessibility: A business guide to countering design exclusion (2006)
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Keates, S. (2006). Designing for accessibility: A business guide to countering design exclusion. CRC Press

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A meeting of two minds: the Geddes-Tagore letters. (2005)
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Fraser, B. (2005). A meeting of two minds: the Geddes-Tagore letters. Word Power Books

This seminal correspondence is a testimony to a great friendship, showing how 'The Twain', the East and West, can indeed meet. In the compiled letters, one can see how Patrick Geddes, the Scots polymath and Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian Nobel Laure... Read More about A meeting of two minds: the Geddes-Tagore letters..

Building with Scottish Stone. (2005)
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Wilson, P., McMillan, A., Maxwell, I., & Young, M. (2005). Building with Scottish Stone. Arcamedia & Natural Stone Institute

Building with Scottish Stone aims to encourage more use of stone sourced from Scotland’s working quarries and to provide a better understanding of those mineralogical properties which give each stone its distinctive quality. The nation’s architectura... Read More about Building with Scottish Stone..

An alternative internet: radical media, politics and creativity. (2004)
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Atton, C. (2004). An alternative internet: radical media, politics and creativity. Edinburgh University Press

Tartan & Turban. (2004)
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Fraser, B. (2004). Tartan & Turban. Luath Press

The photographic portrait:  techniques, strategies and thoughts on making portraits with meaning. (2004)
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Gillanders, R. (2004). The photographic portrait:  techniques, strategies and thoughts on making portraits with meaning. David & Charles

The author comments on photographic portraits taken by him during a lifetime of commercial photography. In particular, he explains how he captured the essence, experience and character of his subjects rather than making likenesses.