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“christopher turk”

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  • Effective Speaking

    Communicating in Speech

    by Christopher Turk ...
    Effective Speaking provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy which will help would-be speakers improve their performance. The emphasis throughout is on practical self-help, on methods which have been shown to work, with clear explanations of just why they are effective. ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Effective Writing

    Improving Scientific, Technical and Business Communication

    by John Kirkman, Christopher Turk ...
    Effective communication is vital to science, engineering and business management. This thoroughly updated second edition with a new chapter on the use of computers and word-processors gives clear, practical advice illustrated with real-life examples on how to select, organize and present information in reports, papers and other documents. ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

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    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Heavy Machinery Books
    The construction site is a dangerous place to visit but it's rich in lessons too. With the use of a picture book, your child can be "in" a site but without any danger involved. A picture book is a wonderful tool that helps your child surpass all basic development stages with flying colors. It appeals to the senses, it fuels the mind and it cultivates a love for learning too! ... Read more

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  • Clay and lime renders, plasters and paints

    A how-to guide to using natural finishes

    by Adam Weismann, Katy Bryce ...
    Series series Sustainable Building
    An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes.With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and paints are being rediscovered. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is a detailed guide to the ... Read more

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  • Contract Practice for Surveyors

    by Simon Birchall, Jack Ramus, Phil Griffiths ...
    This book provides a detailed guide to the principles and practice of construction contracts. It is written for both students and professionals working in all branches of surveying and construction. Based around the JCT 05 Standard Building Contracts, it has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest versions of these contracts. The book sets out clearly what should be done at each stage ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • Property Investment

    by David Isaac, John O'Leary ...
    Series series Building and Surveying Series
    This textbook brings together three important aspects of property investment - strategies for investment, markets and appraisal - and explains many difficult concepts in a readable and understandable way. The authors outline the developments in investment and finance theory that have had such an impact on the property investment sector. Concepts are explained with great clarity and worked examples ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • How to Write Construction Programmes & Schedules

    by Richard Emms ...
    In an increasingly demanding construction industry where time is of the essence, the need to plan accurately and concisely is becoming more important. Twenty years ago, large companies pioneered the use of computer software that helped planners and project managers schedule construction projects in half the time. Today, project management software is common place, more sophisticated yet user ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures Diaphragms and Shear Walls

    by Robert W. Rice, Terry R. Malone ...
    A Complete Guide to Solving Lateral Load Path ProblemsThe Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures: Diaphragms and Shear Walls explains how to calculate the forces to be transferred across multiple discontinuities and reflect the design requirements on construction documents. Step-by-step examples offer progressive coverage, from basic to very advanced illustrations of load paths in complicated ... Read more

    $113.39 USD

  • Introduction to Social Housing

    by Paul Reeves ...
    The provision and management of social housing for those who are unable to access the housing market is essential to the maintenance of the fabric of society. The social housing industry is vast and still growing. There are very few countries in the world where some form of subsidised housing does not exist, and the total number of social homes is likely to grow worldwide, as are the challenges of ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

  • Construction Engineering Design Calculations and Rules of Thumb

    by Ruwan Abey Rajapakse ...
    Construction Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb begins with a brief, but rigorous, introduction to the mathematics behind the equations that is followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications for all aspects of construction engineering. Design examples with step-by-step solutions, along with a generous amount of tables, schematics, and calculations are provided to facilitate ... Read more

    $112.49 USD

  • Water, Sanitary and Waste Services for Buildings

    by A.F.E. Wise, John Swaffield ...
    Water, sanitary and waste services represent a substantial proportion of the cost of construction, averaging 10% of the capital costs of building and with continuing costs in operation and maintenance. Nevertheless, they are often regarded as a 'Cinderella' within the building process. Parts of many different codes and regulations impact on these services, making an overall viewpoint more ... Read more

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  • Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future

    by Carole Ryan ...
    Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and trusted solutions to modern day ... Read more

    $72.99 USD