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Cubelets twenty [kit] : robot construction system /

"Cubelets Twenty is the perfect tool to deeply investigate robotics. Cubelets are a groundbreaking robot construction system designed for budding innovators ages four and up. Cubelets were designed to teach the big lessons behind complex systems, design thinking, and emergence with tiny robots. Cubelets Twenty comes complete with everything inventors, young and old, need to build thousands and thousands of interactive robots. Instead of programming your robot's behavior, you snap the Cubelets together and watch the behavior emerge like with a flock of birds or a swarm of bees. This kit contains Cubelets that are pre-loaded the newest Cubelets operating system, Cubelets OS 4. "--Publisher's website.Ages 4+.

Subjects: Educational toys.; Information technology; Mobile robots.; Robotics.; Robots.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Compact cabins : simple living in 1,000 square feet or less / by Rowan, Gerald,author.(CARDINAL)497523;

Good living in small spaces -- 50 designs for compact cabins -- Design: architecture, logistics, environment -- A modular approach to cabin design -- Using premanufactured structural components -- Getting the most from building materials -- Compact & efficient utilities and appliances -- Energy independence -- Including alphabetical listing of plans.

Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Log cabins; Log cabins; Cottages; Cottages;

Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 19

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Materialized space : the architecture of Paul Rudolph / by Thomas, Abraham,curator,author.; Rudolph, Paul,1918-1997,artist.(CARDINAL)126031; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),hosting institution,issuing body.(CARDINAL)147619;

Includes bibliographical references (page 123) and index.Directors' foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Modern houses -- Urban renewal -- Civic campus -- Megastructures -- Experimental interiors -- Projects in Asia -- Legacy -- Drawings and models -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index -- Photograph credits."A reassessment of the career of architect Paul Rudolph, from his modernist Sarasota houses to his controversial Brutalist buildings and later international projects, featuring unpublished drawings, models, and furniture . Architect Paul Rudolph (1918-1997) was known for his iconic modern houses and exemplary Brutalist buildings in exposed concrete, including the Yale Art and Architecture Building and the Boston Government Service Center. Rudolph's popularity peaked during the 1950s and '60s, when he served as the chair of Yale University's Department of Architecture, but his work fell from favor with the advent of postmodernism in the 1970s. This compact volume provides an introduction to and long-overdue reassessment of the architect's trailblazing career. Discussing the full range of Rudolph's work--from his beginnings in Sarasota, Florida, and his public and institutional buildings to mixed-use developments in Asia and plans for unrealized megastructures, including the controversial Lower Manhattan Expressway--Abraham Thomas examines how Rudolph explored concepts such as functionalism, urbanism, and modular construction across decades and continents. Richly illustrated with photographs of the structures and Rudolph's own drawings (many never before published), as well as models, furniture, and period press clippings, this book sheds light on the architect's process and takes up themes such as civic design, housing development, and experimental materials and methods--themes as important in his time as in our own." -- Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Rudolph, Paul, 1918-1997; Architecture; Architects;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Seamless crochet : techniques and motifs for join-as-you-go design / by Omdahl, Kristin.(CARDINAL)484334;

MARCIVE 11/8/12Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- Shawls -- Star-Edged Lace Shawl -- Fuchsia Flower Shawl -- Turtle Rodeo Shawl -- Blue Lagoon Swirling Hexagon Shawl -- Ninja Stars ShawletteAccessories -- Snowflake Scarf -- Star Motif Mobius -- Slouchy Lace Hat -- Berry Blossom Market Bag -- Slouchy Lace Flower Hat -- Radiance Sparkling Skinny Scarf -- Blue Sky Cowl -- Jamie Manly Hat -- Berry Market BagHome Decor -- Circular Pillow -- Moroccan Tile Blanket -- Bolster Pillow -- Raspberry Pillow -- Table RunnerBabies and Kids -- Buttercup Layette -- Buttercup Blanket -- Shark Hunter Hat -- Starfish Blanket -- Shark Hunter BlanketWorking in the Round -- Modifying Motifs for Tail-Free Construction -- Motif Collection -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index."Crochet motifs are the basis for many of today's most popular designs, from Granny Square afghans to lacy shawls. These projects are traditionally constructed as beautiful, discrete building blocks that are sewn together after all are made, which can mean hundreds of seams (and twice that many ends to weave in). Kristin has pioneered a new way of working patterns in one piece eliminating seams and leaving only two ends to weave in! This modular construction allows one piece to flow into the next and the joins are more secure than traditional joining. Each motif is joined to all of the adjacent motifs in the stitch pattern, creating beautiful geometric patterning on the exterior round. This technique basically entails working half a row of motifs at a time, from left to right. The return row completes the top half of each motif in the row. The end result looks like traditional motifs, but the construction is entirely different. When crocheting a traditional motif, you crochet a chain to elevate the hook to the height of the stitches on that row. No, imagine if you were to work a chain long enough to include the beginning chain of every round before you began your first round. At the end of every round, you would just slip stitch to the appropriate height chain to join and slip stitch up the correct height for the next round of stitches. "--"Join the seamless revolution Traditional motif seaming techniques require crocheters to painstakingly sew together hundreds of seams and weave in countless ends. Not with Seamless Crochet! With Seamless Crochet, innovative designer Kristin Omdahl has pioneered a new technique for crocheters of all skill levels to create motif-based patterns in one piece, eliminating seams and leaving only two ends to weave in. Kristin's revolutionary modular construction allows one motif to flow into the next, creating secure joins and beautiful geometric patterning on the exterior round. Inside you'll find a showcase of 18 garment, home decor, and accessory projects from Kristin that will change the way you crochet forever. From pillows to shawls to blankets, these projects illustrate just how versatile and time-saving this "tail-free" construction method is. As a bonus, Seamless Crochet also includes a helpful instructional DVD of Kristin explaining the details of her new technique. Plus, the book offers a motif directory of original designs with Kristin's expert advice on how to adapt any motif-based pattern to her one-of-a-kind seamless technique. Seamless Crochet will forever transform the way you approach every crocheted motif-based design and project. "--

Subjects: Crocheting;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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Building construction illustrated / by Ching, Francis D. K.,1943-author(CARDINAL)730760;

The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture & thermal protection -- Doors & windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical & electrical systems -- Notes on materials -- Appendix"For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart facade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. Through extraordinary illustration, renowned author Francis D.K. Ching offers all new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever--providing the latest updates in codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. Ching communicates in a way that resonates with those just beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that readers will turn to time and again throughout their careers"--

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Instructional and educational works.; Building.; House construction.;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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Teach yourself visually color knitting / by Huff, Mary Scott.(CARDINAL)355746;

Includes bibliographical references (page 282) and index.Are you a knitter looking to expand your knowledge and take on new challenges? Color adds vibrant, complex patterns to sweaters, hats, mittens, and more. For the uninitiated, color knitting can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This book explains, step by step, the various methods and gives you a variety of projects so that you can put your newfound skills to use. Working with color--whether it's one richly toned variegated handspun yarn or multiple colors worked in an intricate pattern--is a great way to advance from basic projects to more complex and satisfying ones. Photo by photo, you'll learn all the techniques, including stripes, slip-stitch knitting, Fair Isle (stranded knitting), intarsia, and entrelac. Plus, you'll get some lessons on color theory and discover how to put together beautiful color combinations. It features 21 patterns using various colorwork skills, includes a stitch pattern dictionary for each technique and photos and detailed explanations that makes learning easy--

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Knitting; Knitting; Knitting.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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The home workshop / by Time-Life Books.(CARDINAL)137698;

Subjects: Workshops; Workshops; Woodworking tools.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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Build a town : and other great LEGO® ideas. by LEGO koncernen (Denmark)(CARDINAL)750325;

"This book shows lots of inspiring model breakdowns to help you discover ideas and techniques for your own models, but the entire book is broken down too. There are many different types of pages designed to help you build up your own amazing LEGO® world, section by section, model by model, brick by brick. ... Here are all the different types of pages you'll find in this book: How to build, What else can you build?, Model galleries, Expanding your world, Builder secrets." -- Adapted from page after contents page.A basic building -- Modular buildings -- City buildings -- City museum -- Building roofs -- Tables and chairs gallery -- Furniture gallery -- About the city -- Making a car -- City vehicles -- Auto bumpers -- Lights, signs and signals gallery.

Subjects: City and town life; LEGO toys; Models and modelmaking; LEGO toys;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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The complete Taj Mahal : and the riverfront gardens of Agra / by Koch, Ebba.(CARDINAL)681591; Barraud, Richard André.(CARDINAL)483957;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-280) and index.Introduction : the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal -- I. Mughal Agra, a riverfront garden city -- The Mughal garden, its buildings and its ownership -- The riverfront garden city -- Reconstruction of the riverfront scheme -- The gardens of the left bank -- The gardens of the right bank -- II. The construction of the Taj Mahal -- Shah Jahan and architecture -- Imperial mausoleums, a 'built tomb' controversy -- The architects of the Taj Mahal -- Craftsmen, materials, and construction techniques -- Construction history and celebrations of the anniversaries of Mumtaz Mahal's death -- Death and burial of Shah Jahan -- III. More than a tomb : the parts of the Taj Mahal -- The design -- The principles of Shahjahani architecture -- The principles as expressed in the Taj Mahal -- Modular planning of the Taj Mahal / Richard André Barraud -- A walk through the Taj Mahal complex -- The Jilaukhana (forecourt) zone -- The great gate -- The southern galleries -- The garden -- The garden-wall pavilions -- The riverfront terrace and the marble platform of the mausoleum -- The mausoleum -- The minarets -- The mosque and Mihman Khana, or assembly hall -- The side wings -- The towers of the riverfront terrace -- The bazaar and caravanserai complex (Taj Ganj) -- The waterworks -- Buildings outside the wall -- IV. The paradisiacal house of the queen -- The symbolism of white marble and red sandstone -- Naturalistic ornament as an expression of paradise -- The inscriptions -- Sound as an expression of eternity -- Funerary and commemorative rites -- V. Everybody's Taj Mahal -- Early travellers and picturesque discovery -- In British hands -- Visitors and comments -- The Taj Mahal in popular culture -- Conservation and future -- Postscript : visiting the Taj Mahal -- Map of Mughal India -- Lahauri's account of the complex on the occasion of its formal completion, on the twelfth anniversary of Mumtaz Mahal's death -- Factfile : detailed measurements of the Taj Mahal complex / Richard André Barraud -- Glossary.

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Gardens, Mughal Empire; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Gardens, Mughal Empire; Buildings;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Make: electronics : learning by discovery / by Platt, Charles.(CARDINAL)711121;

Includes list of online retail sources and manufacturers (pages 319-321), and index.1. Experiencing electricity -- Taste the power! -- Let's abuse a battery! -- Your first circuit -- Varying the voltage -- Let's make a battery --2. Switching basics and more -- Very simple switching -- Relay-driven LEDs -- A relay oscillator -- Time and capacitors -- Transistor switching -- A modular project --3. Getting somewhat more serious -- Joining two wires together -- Broil an LED -- A pulsing glow -- Intrusion alarm revisited --4. Chips, ahoy! -- Emitting a pulse -- Set your tone -- Reaction timer -- Learning logic -- A powerful combination -- Race to place -- Flipping and bouncing -- Nice dice -- Intrusion alarm completed --5. What next? -- Magnetism -- Tabletop power generation -- Loudspeaker destruction -- Making a coil react -- Filtering frequencies -- Fuzz -- One radio, no solder, no power -- A little robot cart -- Moving in steps -- Hardware meets software -- Checking the real world -- The lock, revisited -- In closing.

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Electronic apparatus and appliances; Electronics;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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