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Chad in pictures / by Zuchora-Walske, Christine.(CARDINAL)651427;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African country of Chad.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Cambodia in pictures / by Goldstein, Margaret J.(CARDINAL)343752;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77) and index.1110LAccelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ultimate guide : walks, patios & walls.
A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, 2nd Edition provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into their overall home landscape. Included are dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects, including brick, mortar, and concrete walks and patios, flagstone and tile patios, brick and mortared stone walls, and so much more. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, also included in this updated edition is new content on hardscaping design and materials, choices to consider that combat climate change, pervious versus impervious surfaces, terracing, and other elements that influence stormwater runoff and site planning, and more.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Garden walks; Landscape architecture; Patios; Sidewalks; Walls;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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The House beautiful treasury of contemporary American homes / by Barry, Joseph,1917-1994,author.(CARDINAL)141208; Gordon, Elizabeth,1906-2000,writer of introduction.;
"The homes selected by the author, former executive editor of House Beautiful magazine, are both big and small, costly and inexpensive. They are homes designed for many climates and created for varying needs.... [E]ach of the homes chosen is an excellent example of what contemporary American architecture is....Among the homes which make up this...volume are nine designed by...Frank Lloyd Wright"--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959.; Architecture, Domestic; Interior decoration; Housing, Single family; Dwellings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Culture and customs of Norway / by O'Leary, Margaret Hayford.(CARDINAL)500991;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Series foreword -- Preface -- Chronology -- 1: Land, people, and politics -- 2: History -- 3: Religion and thought -- 4: Marriage, gender, family, and education -- 5: Holidays and leisure activities -- 6: Cuisine and fashion -- 7: Language and literature -- 8: Media and cinema -- 9: Performing arts -- 10: Art and architecture/housing -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.From the Publisher: Culture and Customs of Norway provides an up-to-date view of Norway, showcasing a nation that is part of modern Europe, yet zealously maintains its own culture and identity. Providing the most current information on a broad range of topics-including cinema, literature, food, art, performing arts, and architecture-the book also places modern-day Norway in a historical context that makes it possible to understand how Norwegian culture came to be as it is today. Readers will discover a nation that is a fascinating juxtaposition of advanced technology, especially in such fields as oil production and climate, and some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world. They will read about such famous writers, artists, and composers as Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Munch, and Edvard Grieg. And they will discover how Norway confronts the challenges of modern society without sacrificing its social-democratic philosophy of social justice and shared responsibility, both at home and globally.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The human planet : Earth at the dawn of the Anthropocene / by Steinmetz, George,photographer.(CARDINAL)595105; Revkin, Andrew,author.(CARDINAL)200650;
The Human Planet' is a sweeping visual chronicle of the Earth today from a photographer who has circled the globe to report on such urgent issues as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and the ever-expanding human footprint. George Steinmetz is at home on every continent, documenting both untrammeled nature and the human project that relentlessly redesigns the planet in its quest to build shelter, grow food, generate energy, and create beauty through art and architecture. In his images, accompanied by authoritative text by renowned science writer Andrew Revkin, we are encountering the dramatic and perplexing new face of our ancient home.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Photobooks.; Aerial photography.; Human ecology; Landscape photography.; Nature;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Why architecture matters / by Goldberger, Paul,author.(CARDINAL)159826;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'"Architecture begins to matter," writes Paul Goldberger, "when it brings delight and sadness and perplexity and awe along with a roof over our heads." In Why Architecture Matters, he shows us how that works in examples ranging from a small Cape Cod cottage to the vast, flowing Prairie houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, from the Lincoln Memorial to the Guggenheim Bilbao. He eloquently describes the Church of Sant'Ivo in Rome as a work that "embraces the deepest complexities of human imagination." In his afterword to this new edition, Goldberger addresses the current climate in architectural history and takes a more nuanced look at projects such as Thomas Jefferson's academical village at the University of Virginia and figures including Philip Johnson, whose controversial status has been the topic of much recent discourse. He argues that the emotional impact of great architecture remains vital, even as he welcomes the shift in the field to an increased emphasis on social justice and sustainability.'--
Subjects: Architecture and society.; Architecture; Architecture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Native Alaskan cultures in perspective / by Gagne, Tammy.(CARDINAL)351390;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The Athabascans -- Sidebar: The last great race on earth -- The Unanagax and Alutiiq -- Sidebar: Unanagax culture camp -- The Yup'ik and Cup'ik -- Sidebar: An unexpected find -- The Inupiaq and the St. Lawrence Island Yupik -- Sidebar: Repeat after me -- The Eyak, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian -- Sidebar: The code talkers -- Does oil drilling threaten Native Alaskan cultures? -- Sidebar: The Exxon Valdez disaster -- Climate and culture -- Sidebar: So goes Alaska, so goes the world -- Experiencing Native Alaskan culture in the rest of the United States -- Regional map -- Native Alaskan culture timeline in history -- On the internet -- Glossary."This book explores the Native Alaskan cultures. Learn about the people, lifestyles, food, politics, music, dance, religion, language, arts, architecture, education, sports and so on, and how they affect the culture of Alaska"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Alaska Natives; Alaska Natives; Alaska Natives;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The United States, with an excursion into Mexico. Handbook for travellers / by Karl Baedeker (Firm)(CARDINAL)132561; Muirhead, James F.(James Fullarton),1853-1934.(CARDINAL)201267;
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Old State Library Collection.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Sudan / by Levy, Patricia,1951-(CARDINAL)355250; Latif, Zawiah Abdul.(CARDINAL)340545;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Geography -- The Nile, the Middle Nile, desert, mountains, climate, the Sudd, fauna, flora, major towns -- History -- The Middle Nile, ancient history, Napata and Mero?e, Christianity, Islam, colonialism and the Mahdi, independence, civil war, Nimeiry, Bashir, Darfur conflict, Chad-Sudan conflict -- Government -- The structure of government, the presidency, the legislature, the judiciary, military defense, local government, human rights -- Economy -- Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, mining, manufacturing -- Environment -- Wildlife, water and sanitation, desertification, drought -- Sudanese -- People of the north, people of the west, people of the east, people of the south, dress -- Lifestyle -- Life in the north, nomadic life, life in the south, women, health, education, famine -- Religion -- Islam, animism, tribal medicine, Christianity -- Language -- Arabic, written Arabic, African languages, literacy, the media -- Arts -- Ancient art and architecture, early Christian art and architecture, modern architecture, arts and crafts, literature, music -- Leisure -- Daily leisure, sports, children -- Festivals -- Muslim festivals, Christian festivals, animist festivals -- Food -- Fresh ingredients, alcohol, eating habits, a Sudanese feast, taboos, kitchens and utensils -- Map of Sudan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index."Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sudan"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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