Bill Perkins details a plan for sexual integrity. He shows men how to achieve a purity that will preserve the sanctity of their marriages, the security of their families, the vitality of their walks with God, and the strength of their relationships with others.
Designed for the beginner, this illustrated guide to carpentry gives advice on techniques and finishing touches that make the difference between rough, amateurish results and a professional finish. The book covers mouldings, wainscoting and wood flooring, cornice construction, roofing and siding.
Showcase dramatic spaces, grand entrances and beautiful materials in your home with a beautifully crafted staircase, balustrade or landing. This is a comprehensive guide that takes you through the preliminary planning and designing to the more complex and detailed creations. Included are easy-to-follow close-up illustrations of the work in ...
This text provides a guide to do-it-yourself housebuilding, from building a new home from scratch to specific remodelling projects. All systems are covered, including plumbing and electricity, as well as interior and exterior finishing. Over 1000 illustrations, drawings and diagrams are provided.
Good insulation can keep a house cozy in winter, and cool in summer-- while saving money and conserving energy. In amazingly thorough detail, with plenty of color illustrations, William P. Spence, author of such bestsellers as "Carpentry and Building Construction," describes every step of insulating, sealing, and ventilating your home. He shows ...
This guide is designed to inspire the experienced home carpenter as well as the beginner; From furniture repair to the house itself, both indoors and out; Clearly explained by an expert who knows all the shortcut skills; Over 1,600 photos, drawings, diagrams and tables Author of more than a dozen books on the do-it-yourself bookshelves, William ...
Whether you want to protect a wall from damage using baseboard and chair rails or provide a focal point for a carving in the center of a fireplace surround, interior trim will do the trick. Rely on expert William Spence to show you the best way to add these details to any room.
Comprehensive in nature, this newly updated book extensively explores construction materials and properties, as well as current methods of residential and commercial building construction. Revisions reflect changes based on the 2004 Edition of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat' and follow the logical sequence of a ...
Appropriate for all MBA-level and advanced undergraduate courses in information systems and/or technology. Managing Information Technology, 5/E is a comprehensive guide to the information technology management techniques that are vital to a successful career as a manager. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect rapid changes in ...
Providing the DIY enthusiast with a complete compendium of information on building a house, this volume provides clear instructions for each stage of construction. Numerous photographs and diagrams accompany the text in a step-by-step process.
Because the floor is the foundation for each room of your house, it's important to get the right look and materials. With this comprehensive, fully-illustrated how-to, readers can learn how to plan, lay, and finish floors like the professional, but without the professional price-tag.
Covering both commercial and residential drawing, this text presents a detailed study of typical construction methods and the preparation of architectural working drawings. It includes chapters on technical vocabulary, study questions, problems and an appendix of technical design data.
Build a home using logs, adobe, stone, cordwood, rammed earth, or earth-sheltered methods for less money and lower energy costs. "Includes information and diagrams detailed enough to construct seven different homes...an unbiased, unglamorized, nitty-gritty understanding of what goes into constructing the different styles."--"Green Living.
Delmar presents the one complete reference for architects, civil engineers, construction engineers--virtually everyone involved in the building trades. Organized by CSI divisions II to XVI, this practical book covers all current materials and their applications in commercial and residential buildings. Carpentry chapters pay special attention to ...
Included in this title are breakthrough insights from alumni of GE, Disney, McKinsey, and America's fastest growing companies. The executives profiled come from a broad cross section of large, medium, and small industries, including cable television, biotechnology, investment banking, health care, and corporate law.
Whether you're installing an entirely new roof or re-roofing, acclaimed how-to-do-it author William Spence shows how to do the job right. Focusing particularly on the materials and techniques used for residential housing, he covers everything from aesthetic considerations to fire resistance, from safety procedures to proper sheathing, underlayment ...
"Provides the essentials for home building and remodeling from start to finish."--"Publishers Weekly," "Walks readers through the entire construction process...with photos and drawings; a gallery of 25 dream homes highlights a number of design possibilities and floor plans.... It provides] the information needed to make intelligent decisions and ...
Rap and hip hop, the music and culture rooted in African American urban life, bloomed in the late 1970s on the streets and in the playgrounds of New York City. This critical collection serves as a historical guide to rap and hip hop from its beginnings to the evolution of its many forms and frequent controversies, including violence and misogyny. ...
This dramatic account of urban church outreach is a model for racial reconciliation, urban-suburban church partnering, and practical Christian impact on a neighborhood.
Windows and skylights add architectural beauty to a home's structure, let in natural light and ventilation, control heat gain and loss, and offer breathtaking views of the outside world. From energy efficiency and appearance to technical considerations and building codes, this workbook should help you construct exactly the type of window that you ...
Included in this title are breakthrough insights from alumni of GE, Disney, McKinsey, and America's fastest growing companies. The executives profiled come from a broad cross section of large, medium, and small industries, including cable television, biotechnology, investment banking, health care, and corporate law.
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