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“simon austin”

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  • Black Crags

    by Simon Austin ...
    "When a mystery illness strikes at an American military base situated deep in the Yorkshire Wolds, world-renowned virus expert Dr James Robinson is sent to investigate. Robinson, accompanied by a disaster-relief team, arrives at Black Crags to find one person already dead and fifty more seriously ill. Yet Robinson soon appears more interested in causing considerable damage to the Station Commander ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sprayed Concrete Technology

    Edited by Simon Austin ...
    The process of spraying concrete is one of the most versatile concrete placing techniques, and is used in a wide range of applications - from construction of new tunnels, domes, tanks and pools, to repair and strengthening of existing structure. The steady growth in interest and application in the technique is reflected in this book, which brings t ... Read more

    $97.99 USD

  • Adaptable Architecture

    Theory and practice

    by Robert Schmidt III, Simon Austin ...
    Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and inquisitive insights into how we can prolong the useful life of buildings by designing them to be more adaptable, and hence create a more sustainable built environment. The book provides a theoretical foundation counterpointed by the experiences and ideas of those involved in the design and use of buildings. It explains many approaches to ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

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    by Robert M. Koerner ...
    Following the structure of previous editions, Volume 1 of this Sixth Edition proceeds through four individual chapters on geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids and geonets. Volume 2 continues with geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam and geocomposites. The two volumes must accompany one another. All are polymeric materials used for myriad applications in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Designing with Geosynthetics - 6Th Edition; Vol2

    by Robert M. Koerner ...
    Following the structure of previous editions, Volume 2 of this Sixth Edition proceeds through four individual chapters on geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam and geocomposites. The two volumes must accompany one another. Volume 1 contains geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids and geonets. The two volumes must accompany one another. All are polymeric materials used for myriad ... Read more

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  • Dead Before Dying

    A Novel

    by Deon Meyer ...
    This brilliantly atmospheric suspense novel from a rising African thriller writer is about a detective racing to solve a terrifying series of murders. Film rights have been sold to Jungle Media for Heart of the Hunter and Dead at Daybreak. ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Materials and Design

    The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design

    by Michael F. Ashby, Kara Johnson ...
    Materials are the stuff of design. From the very beginning of human history, materials have been taken from the natural world and shaped, modified, and adapted for everything from primitive tools to modern electronics. This renowned book by noted materials engineering author Mike Ashby and Industrial designer, Kara Johnson, explores the role of materials and materials processing in product design, ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Positive Energy Homes

    Creating Passive Houses for Better Living

    by Robin Brimblecombe, Kara Rosemeier ...
    Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering

    Edited by Christopher Gorse, David Johnston, Martin Pritchard ...
    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    This new edition of A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind. In more than 8,000 entries it covers the key areas of civil and construction engineering, construction technology and practice, construction management techniques and processes, as well as legal aspects such as contracts and procurement. It has been updated with more ... Read more

    $16.19 USD

  • Introduction to Architectural Science

    The Basis of Sustainable Design

    by Steven V. Szokolay ...
    Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design.Fully updated and expanded throughout, the book provides the data required for architects to design buildings that will maintain the users comfort in a variety of conditions, with minimal reliance on energy intensive methods like air conditioning.This is not a ‘how to’ book but ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • The Unquiet Heart

    by Gordon Ferris ...
    Series Book 2 - Danny McRae
    The second Danny McRae thriller finds him in a perfect partnership—gang-busters by day, lovers by night. What could go wrong?Danny McRae is a private detective scraping a living in ration-card London. Eve Copeland, crime reporter, is looking for new angles to save her career. It's an alliance made in heaven—until Eve disappears, a contact dies violently, and an old adversary presents McRae with ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Advances in Passive Cooling

    Edited by Mat Santamouris ...
    Series series BEST (Buildings Energy and Solar Technology)
    Following a rapid increase in the use of air conditioning in buildings of all types, the energy demand for powering such devices has become a significant cause for concern. Passive cooling is increasingly being thought of as the best alternative to air conditioning.This book offers the latest knowledge and techniques on passive cooling, enabling building professionals to understand the state of ... Read more

    $67.99 USD