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"Spend more time enjoying your patio, porch, and backyard with more than a dozen projects, including a classic Adirondack, sturdy and stylish tables, comfortable benches, and much more. With detailed plans, helpful photos, and step-by-step instructions, Building Outdoor Furniture delivers projects for every skill level and need. Also included is expert advice on selecting the right materials and finishes to ensure your outdoor projects withstand the...
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"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Great Wall of China while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark....
5) Saving Michelangelo's dome: how three mathematicians and a pope sparked an architectural revolution
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"In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter's Basilica--designed by Michelangelo--cracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture" --
"In Saving Michelangelo's Dome, Stanford-trained engineer Wayne Kalayjian illustrates how new ideas in science and mathematics established an entirely new way of looking at the world--as well as solving...