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Download or read book Scream written by Nigel McCrery and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As people disappear from his streets, and a handful of battered and broken bodies are discovered on his patch, Lapslie has no idea that he's up against a man who feels sound like he can taste it. He hunts people down. Men, women, anyone with a voice. He makes them hurt, he makes them bleed, he makes them scream. If the sound is ugly, he dispatches them without thought, but if it makes him feel good inside, he keeps them in his basement. Torturing them slowly, listening for that awful, wonderful sound. And sooner or later he'll have enough to make them sing his favorite things.
Book Synopsis Sustainable Urban Design by : Adam Ritchie
Download or read book Sustainable Urban Design written by Adam Ritchie and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the end of the twenty-first century it is thought that three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban; our future is in cities. Making these cities healthy, vibrant and sustainable is an exceptional challenge which this book addresses. It sets out some of the basic principles of the design of our future cities and, through a series of carefully-selected case studies from leading designers’ experience, illustrates how these ideas can be put into practice. Building on the first edition's original format of design guidance and case studies, this new edition updates the ideas and techniques resulting from further research and practice by the contributors. This book emphasises the enormous progress made towards exciting new designs that integrate good design with resource efficiency.
Download or read book Mars Heat written by Adeana Terrill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his company makes a possibly "Mars Shattering" discovery, it is up to Adam Dekker, CEO and magic-using Shaymin, to find out more. Gathering experts from across the galaxy, including the woman he's determined to marry, he must launch a top secret research expedition. When "accidents" start happening it soon becomes apparent that at least one of his rival corporations is trying to prevent his expedition, using any means, from sabotage to attempted murder, to do so. Tabitha Shade came to Mars for a job. Personally, she hated Mars and all its inevitable problems, but this job offered top secret intrigue with a lot of pay. She expected to use her powerful magical and shape-shifting abilities... But she didn't count on dealing with vampyr, aliens, or coming into her grimalkin Heat... and her resulting attraction to Dekker, a man who wanted to take away her freedom. What no one knows is that their discovery will change Mars forever.
Book Synopsis Practicing Circular Economy by : Prasad Modak
Download or read book Practicing Circular Economy written by Prasad Modak and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces evolution of circlar economy to clarify the concept from engineering perspective Gives global overview of adoption of circlar economy covering Japan, Korea, China, EU, North Americas and Australia Emphasizes on pertinent case studies Provide examples of circular economy practices in manufacturing and services and give insights to business models and financing Presents comprehensive overview of wide-ranging and highly interconnected paradigms, such as supply chains, eco-design, businesses models and reverse logistics
Book Synopsis Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design by : Pablo M. La Roche
Download or read book Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design written by Pablo M. La Roche and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The energy used to operate buildings is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. To lessen the human impact on climate, it is necessary to reduce these building-related emissions. New legislation, as well as market and financial pressures, are driving architects and developers to create low-carbon buildings. While it is possible to achieve many of these reductions through appropriate climate-responsive design, many architects are not trained to do this. Filling an urgent need for a design reference in this emerging field, Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design describes how to reduce building-related greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate design techniques. This full-color book presents strategies and methods to achieve CO2 reductions, with an emphasis on control of energy flows through the building envelope and passive heating and cooling strategies. Strategies for Designing Buildings with a Smaller Carbon Footprint Examining climate change and its relationship with buildings, the book begins with a look at the sources of emissions and how these are produced as a result of interactions between buildings and the surrounding environment. It then introduces a carbon-neutral architectural design process (CNDP) and a roadmap that can be adjusted for different types of projects. Discussing climate analysis and solar geometry, the book explores how understanding the climate where a building is located helps to identify the design strategies that are best suited to that location—whether warm and humid, warm and dry, temperate, or cold. It looks at psychrometrics and how to achieve thermal comfort with minimum emissions. The book also explains how building fabric can be used to control energy flows by conduction, radiation, and convection—helping to reduce overheating and overcooling—and how to incorporate passive cooling and heating systems through appropriate design. The book includes useful references, equations, and illustrations, as well as a comparison of free carbon counting tools that can be used for residential building design. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience in teaching and practice, this is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. Find more study resources at the American Institute of Architects’ Carbon Neutral Design Project web site. What’s next for green building? See what Dr. La Roche has to say in this video on the HMC Architects blog.
Book Synopsis Global Science by : John W. Christensen
Download or read book Global Science written by John W. Christensen and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Geodome Gardener by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book The Geodome Gardener written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Discover the Art of Sustainable Gardening Within the Spaces of Tomorrow - "The Geodome Gardener" Awaits!** Embark on a transformative journey towards self-sufficiency and environmental harmony with "The Geodome Gardener." This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of constructing and nurturing your very own geodesic dome greenhouse, an epitome of efficiency and elegance in today's world of sustainable living. Peer into the fascinating history and architectural marvels of geodesic domes, and understand why these structures are more than just eye-catching curiosities—they are revolutionary havens for thriving ecosystems. Learn about their unparalleled advantages, including robustness against extreme weather and their unique ability to fuse form with function in greenhouse applications. Delve deep into the world of sustainable design principles that can be applied not only to your dome but extend to the ethos of your lifestyle. Absorb valuable knowledge about eco-friendly materials that align with your commitment to the earth, and master the intricacies of selecting the perfect site, factoring in microclimates and assembling the right tools to begin your construction journey with confidence. "The Geodome Gardener" meticulously guides you through design fundamentals and framework construction, ensuring no geometric challenge is too complex to overcome. From optimizing climate control to implementing advanced gardening techniques such as hydroponics and aquaponics, this guide equips you with the know-how to create a flourishing and productive environment within the dome’s unique spatial dynamics. Hone the art of water conservation through intelligent systems like rainwater harvesting and irrigation mastery. Learn how to harness renewable energy sources to run your geodesic greenhouse in harmony with the planet. As you progress, discover step-by-step instructions for building your geodesic dome, detailed troubleshooting for common issues, and successful case studies that will inspire. Throughout the chapters, immerse yourself in legal considerations, secular resources, and thought-provoking discussions on the wider impacts of embracing a sustainable lifestyle and philosophy. "The Geodome Gardener" is more than a manual; it’s an invitation to become part of a global movement towards food security and eco-friendly living. As you reflect on your newfound knowledge, envision the boundless potential of your very own geodome, and prepare to bloom alongside your garden in a truly sustainable future. Welcome, passionate gardener, to the world where innovation meets nature's serenity—await to elevate your green thumb to a force for global change.
Download or read book Damage Control written by David Bridger and published by Beaten Track Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-27 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “DAMAGE CONTROL is action, love and loyalty all wrapped around an intriguing Science Fiction puzzle.” –USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR KIM KNOX Kath Preston and Jen Stenberg are damage control engineers in the generation starship Romeo, 582 years into its 800-year journey from frozen Earth to humanity’s hopeful future on planet Nirvana. When they were schoolgirl best friends, Romeo’s population was doubled to 10,000 by taking on survivors from its stricken sister ship Juliet in the disaster that claimed the life of Kath’s hero father Peter. On Christmas Eve seventeen years later, in the space of a single 24-hour duty while the people of Romeo are preparing to enjoy the holiday, can Kath and Jen step into Peter’s hero shoes when the actions of a murderous rogue crewman and the lurking ghost of the Juliet conspire to threaten Romeo’s safety and the lives of those they love?
Download or read book Call Sign Chopper written by Chris Nott and published by StoryUp Media. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brace yourself for the electrifying sequel to, 'Call Sign Chopper'! In book 1, Chris's journey takes him from street copper, military reservist to bouncer to bodyguarding the President of Haiti. In 'Call Sign Chopper-The Sequel', we join Chris in his “adventure years”; which starts in Kenya after a chance encounter with two veterinary surgeons. A short time later an unexpected twist lands him in war-torn Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. After a crazy few years, Chris returns to the UK and works providing security at music festivals and nightclubs while tackling international maritime missions. But the beat of voodoo drums beckons once more, leading to heart-pounding, life-threatening escapades back in Haiti. 15 months later, we join Chris on his anti-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean, facing off against ruthless Somali pirates. His adventures take a humanitarian turn with work in Libya, France, grim mortuary work in post-tsunami Thailand; the Grenfell Tower disaster in London and building eco-friendly homes for AIDS orphans in Zimbabwe. Once again, we find Chris back in the UK working security for various events and music festivals. Now in his mid-60s, and due to one (surprising) close encounter, he realises his adventures have reached an end... or have they? Dive into 'Call Sign Chopper-The Sequel' TODAY for the electrifying story!
Download or read book Tunisia written by Oscar Scafidi and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2023-06-26 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by long-term resident, adventurer and experienced travel writer Oscar Scafidi, this brand new Bradt publication is the most up-to-date, comprehensive travel guidebook to Tunisia produced by a mainstream publisher. Taking account of this North African country’s recent political and social flux, and covering each of the nation’s 24 governorates, the book’s listings for hotels, restaurants and activities cater for all types of travellers and budgets. Complemented by 80 detailed maps and advice on navigating bureaucracy, this guide provides all the practical information you need to visit or explore here. The birthplace of the Arab Spring in 2010, Tunisia is readily accessible from European cities. From relaxing on Mediterranean beaches to camel-trekking or quad-biking in the Sahara Desert and marvelling at the moonscapes of Chott el Djerid salt lake, this fascinating nation crams much excitement and interest into a small area. In the 2,000-year-old capital of Tunis, originally a Berber settlement, you can haggle in the ancient Medina, browse artefacts at the Bardo National Museum or enjoy fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants. Archaeology afficionados will hardly know where to begin in Africa’s fourth-richest country for UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the remnants of Ancient Carthage, perhaps, or superbly preserved Roman ruins, such as the world’s second-largest amphitheatre of El Jem? Djerba, where Berbers, Muslims and the world’s oldest Jewish community have co-existed for centuries, is a world-renowned kitesurfer’s paradise. Sunseekers have over 1,000km of coastline on which to bask – why not sip cocktails at the upmarket resort of Gammarth, just north of Tunis – while hedonists can party at a mammoth 30-hour rave in the desert at Ong Jmal. Meanwhile, film buffs can make pilgrimages to sets used in the Star Wars movies or explore canyons used by Steven Spielberg’ for an Indiana Jones film, and culture vultures can visit Islamic sites such as the Ribat of Monastir fort or 7th-century city of Kairouan. With a language appendix covering Tunisian Arabic and French, detailed context that helps visitors travel with awareness and sensitivity, and in-depth travel information, Bradt's Tunisia is an indispensable practical companion to exploring this exciting country.
Download or read book Free At Last written by Tony Benn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Benn is the longest serving MP in the history of the Labour Party. He left Parliament in 2001, after more than half a century in the House of Commons, to devote more time to politics. This volume of his Diaries describes and comments, in a refreshing and honest way, upon the events of a momentous decade including two world wars, a change of government in Britain and the emergence of New Labour, of which he makes clear he is not a member. Tony Benn's account is a well documented, formidable and principled critique of the New Labour Project, full of drama, opinion, humour, anecdotes and sparkling pen-portraits of politicians on both sides of the political divide. But his narrative is also broader and more revealing about day-to-day political life, covering many aspects normally disregarded by historians and lobby correspondents, relating to his work in the constituency, including his advice surgeries. This volume also offers far more of an insight into Tony Benn's personal life, his thoughts about the future and his relationship with his family, especially his remarkable wife Caroline, whose illness and death overshadow these years. Tony Benn is a unique figure on the British political landscape: a true democrat, a passionate socialist and diarist without equal. With this volume, his published Diaries cover British politics for over sixty years. It is edited, as are all others, by Ruth Winstone.
Book Synopsis Suspended Living in Temporary Space by : Marco Vaudetti
Download or read book Suspended Living in Temporary Space written by Marco Vaudetti and published by LetteraVentidue. This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 9th October 2017, the international conference Suspended Living in Temporary Space was held at the headquarters of the Architecture School of the Polytechnic of Turin. Some scholars, architects but not only, have found themselves reflecting on the role of the architect and architecture within the almost apocalyptic scenario of the great migratory waves following disasters and emergencies, with specific attention to the context of the Mediterranean area. In this scenario, there are those who flee alone and with the whole family, people who leave a promising profession and others who leave almost nothing; unaccompanied minors and adults. For everyone, we must, first and foremost, guarantee the fundamental right of a refuge. It is easy to see how many studies, idea competitions, experimental projects carried out by architects to tackle this problem, but if we refer to common practice, then we must recognize that the role of architecture as a discipline has been decidedly secondary. The contributions collected here testify to this double track, where the most innovative experiments haven’t often interfered with the reality of the facts. The origin of the participants at this conference, Turkey, Spain, Tunisia and Italy, also underlined how the problem of housing emergency is particularly felt and debated in these countries also within the universities.
Book Synopsis Elite: Mostly Harmless by : Kate Russell
Download or read book Elite: Mostly Harmless written by Kate Russell and published by Fantastic Books Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Kate Russell under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite: Dangerous. Commander Angel Rose, forced into a life of crime due to circumstances beyond her control, is determined to survive in the unforgiving void as a professional assassin. Will she be forced into the ignominy of moving back in with her parents when her efforts fail to leave her with credit-earning blood on her hands? After years of galactic travel, could Angel’s destiny be to end up drinking cheap liquor in a bar in Slough… 10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to Special Effect who have made it their mission to beat physical disability and allow everyone to enjoy playing video games.
Book Synopsis Indoor America by : Andrea Vesentini
Download or read book Indoor America written by Andrea Vesentini and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cars, single-family houses, fallout shelters, air-conditioned malls—these are only some of the many interiors making up the landscape of American suburbia. Indoor America explores the history of suburbanization through the emergence of such spaces in the postwar years, examining their design, use, and representation. By drawing on a wealth of examples ranging from the built environment to popular culture and film, Andrea Vesentini shows how suburban interiors were devised as a continuous cultural landscape of interconnected and self-sufficient escape capsules. The relocation of most everyday practices into indoor spaces has often been overlooked by suburban historiography; Indoor America uncovers this latent history and contrasts it with the dominant reading of suburbanization as pursuit of open space. Americans did not just flee the city by getting out of it—they did so also by getting inside. Vesentini chronicles this inner-directed flight by describing three separate stages. The encapsulation of the automobile fostered the nuclear segregation of the family from the social fabric and served as a blueprint for all other interiors. Introverted design increasingly turned the focus of the house inward. Finally, through interiorization, the exterior was incorporated into the all-encompassing interior landscape of enclosed malls and projects for indoor cities. In a journey that features tailfin cars and World’s Fair model homes, Richard Neutra’s glass walls and sitcom picture windows, Victor Gruen’s Southdale Center and the Minnesota Experimental City, Indoor America takes the reader into the heart and viscera of America’s urban sprawl.
Download or read book Dome Living written by David B. South and published by Monolithic Dome Inst. This book was released on 2000-02-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Beyond the Networked City by : Olivier Coutard
Download or read book Beyond the Networked City written by Olivier Coutard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities around the world are undergoing profound changes. In this global era, we live in a world of rising knowledge economies, digital technologies, and awareness of environmental issues. The so-called "modern infrastructural ideal" of spatially and socially ubiquitous centrally-governed infrastructures providing exclusive, homogeneous services over extensive areas, has been the standard of reference for the provision of basic essential services, such as water and energy supply. This book argues that, after decades of undisputed domination, this ideal is being increasingly questioned and that the network ideology that supports it may be waning. In order to begin exploring the highly diverse, fluid and unstable landscapes emerging beyond the networked city, this book identifies dynamics through which a ‘break’ with previous configurations has been operated, and new brittle zones of socio-technical controversy through which urban infrastructure (and its wider meaning) are being negotiated and fought over. It uncovers, across a diverse set of urban contexts, new ways in which processes of urbanization and infrastructure production are being combined with crucial sociopolitical implications: through shifting political economies of infrastructure which rework resource distribution and value creation; through new infrastructural spaces and territorialities which rebundle socio-technical systems for particular interests and claims; and through changing offsets between individual and collective appropriation, experience and mobilization of infrastructure. With contributions from leading authorities in the field and drawing on theoretical advances and original empirical material, this book is a major contribution to an ongoing infrastructural turn in urban studies, and will be of interest to all those concerned by the diverse forms and contested outcomes of contemporary urban change across North and South.
Download or read book Military Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
