John Allan – författare

The conservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehement debate. When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant special heritage status and protection? Should Modern listed buildings be treated differently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean for building users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were less authentic, but more comfortable and usable?

Presenting a clear line of sight through these complex questions, this book explores the conservation, regeneration and adaptive re-use of Modern architecture. It provides a general grounding in the field, its recent history and current development, including chapters on authenticity, charters, listing and protection. Case studies drawing on the author’s extensive practical experience offer valuable lessons learnt in the conservation of Modern heritage buildings.

Looking beyond the specialist field of ‘elite’ heritage, Revaluing Modern Architecture also considers the changing culture of conservation for ‘sub-iconic’ buildings in relation to de-carbonisation and the climate emergency. It suggests how revaluing the vast legacy of modern architecture can help to promote a more sustainable future.

Features leading conservation projects, such as the celebrated Penguin Pool at London Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre by Lubetkin & Tecton and Wells Coates’ Isokon (Lawn Road) Flats, as well as previously unpublished projects. Analyses key Modern conservation controversies of recent years Illustrated with over 160 photos and drawings. An essential primer for architectural students and practitioners, academics, those employed in conservation and planning, property owners, developers, surveyors and building managers.

The conservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehement debate. When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant special heritage status and protection? Should Modern listed buildings be treated differently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean for building users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were less authentic, but more comfortable and usable?

Presenting a clear line of sight through these complex questions, this book explores the conservation, regeneration and adaptive re-use of Modern architecture. It provides a general grounding in the field, its recent history and current development, including chapters on authenticity, charters, listing and protection. Case studies drawing on the author’s extensive practical experience offer valuable lessons learnt in the conservation of Modern heritage buildings.

Looking beyond the specialist field of ‘elite’ heritage, Revaluing Modern Architecture also considers the changing culture of conservation for ‘sub-iconic’ buildings in relation to de-carbonisation and the climate emergency. It suggests how revaluing the vast legacy of modern architecture can help to promote a more sustainable future.

Features leading conservation projects, such as the celebrated Penguin Pool at London Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre by Lubetkin & Tecton and Wells Coates’ Isokon (Lawn Road) Flats, as well as previously unpublished projects. Analyses key Modern conservation controversies of recent years Illustrated with over 160 photos and drawings. An essential primer for architectural students and practitioners, academics, those employed in conservation and planning, property owners, developers, surveyors and building managers.

From tractors pulling plows in fields to big rigs hauling trailers across the country, readers will learn about fascinating vehicles designed to do big jobs. Mini Mechanics characters point out key features of the vehicles and explain how they work.

Engaging text and large photographs showcase machines so massive, they''re monstrous! The Mini Mechanics characters explain key features of each vehicle and how they work.

Readers will be enthralled with large-format photos of the fascinating construction vehicles. The Mini Mechanics characters check out equipment ranging from dump trucks hauling sand to big-drummed concrete mixers and explain how they work.

This roundup of emergency vehicles not only covers ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars, but also fireboats, lifeboats, search-and-rescue helicopters, and more. Mini Mechanics introduce readers to key features on each vehicle and explain how they work.

Readers will be enthralled with large-format photos of the fascinating construction vehicles. The Mini Mechanics characters check out equipment ranging from dump trucks hauling sand to big-drummed concrete mixers and explain how they work.

This roundup of emergency vehicles not only covers ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars, but also fireboats, lifeboats, search-and-rescue helicopters, and more. Mini Mechanics introduce readers to key features on each vehicle and explain how they work.

Engaging text and large photographs showcase machines so massive, they''re monstrous! The Mini Mechanics characters explain key features of each vehicle and how they work.

From tractors pulling plows in fields to big rigs hauling trailers across the country, readers will learn about fascinating vehicles designed to do big jobs. Mini Mechanics characters point out key features of the vehicles and explain how they work.

The Fundamentals of Human Embryology covers embryonic development, with a unique focus on adult anatomy. Its goal is to impart to students a comprehensive overview of how the human embryo forms, not only as a basis for the student of human anatomy, but also as a link to abnormalities they may encounter in their clinical careers. Extensively illustrated with labeled line drawings, now enlarged for better visibility, this concise manual will meet the needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Human Sciences.Special features include:• Separate chapters on the neural crest, the skull and osteogenesis• In-depth coverage of head and neck embryology, including the development of the tooth, for students of dentistry, and speech and audiologyIn this Second Edition of the manual at the request of students and teachers, the authors have made the following changes:• Increased the size of the diagrams• Revised the text to comply with the Federative International Committee on Anatomical Terminology changes to the Terminologia Embryologica• Altered the sequencing of some topics to allow the development to flow more logically• Included an appendix of coloured photographs of congenital abnormalities to help students form a more realistic idea of developmental abnormalities.

A clear, concise and accessible dissection guide for undergraduate allied health sciences and medical students encountering dissection for the first time Practical Anatomy is designed to enable novice anatomists to grasp the biological background of the human anatomy while understanding its complexity within the clinical context. As a guide to the dissection of the human cadaver, it provides an account of the biological and systemic foundations of the human body. In keeping with the tradition of its predecessor this revised edition is primarily aimed at undergraduate allied health sciences and medical students who are encountering dissection for the first time and are intimidated by the volume of information to be understood. In addition, some dissections of more complex regions of the anatomy have been integrated into the text for more advanced students. This version has built on the solid foundation of the first edition of Practical Anatomy and Man's Anatomy, incorporating all the features unique to these texts while updating the methodology and including the latest anatomical terminology as outlined in the Terminologia Anatomica. The text and illustrations have been simplified to provide a clear, concise and accessible dissection guide.

Practical Anatomy is designed to enable novice anatomists to grasp the biological background of the human anatomy while understanding its complexity within the clinical context. As a guide to the dissection of the human cadaver, it provides an account of the biological and systemic foundations of the human body.In keeping with the tradition of its predecessor this revised edition is primarily aimed at undergraduate allied health sciences and medical students who are encountering dissection for the first time and are intimidated by the volume of information to be understood. In addition, some dissections of more complex regions of the anatomy have been integrated into the text for more advanced students.This version has built on the solid foundation of the first edition of Practical Anatomy and Man’s Anatomy, incorporating all the features unique to these texts while updating the methodology and including the latest anatomical terminology as outlined in the Terminologia Anatomica. The text and illustrations have been simplified to provide a clear, concise and accessible dissection guide.

Explore the dangerous world of underwater predators. There are some extreme predators out there! This book delves into the top 10 fiercest hunters lurking under the water, scoring them from least deadly to most deadly! Meet the incredible orca that uses its intelligence to hunt, the deadly sea wasp jellyfish with a venomous sting, and the savage piranha that eats its prey alive! A captivating read filled with fun bite-size facts for both kids and adults to enjoy together. Impressive and powerful images showcase the marine hunters that thrive underwater.

Explore the dangerous world of predators. There are some extreme predators out there! This book delves into the small hunters in our world, scoring them from 1-10 on the deadly scale! Meet the fearsome vampire bat that drinks the blood of its prey, the poison dart frog that has a body covered in poisonous slime, and the destructive mosquito that carries deadly diseases. A captivating read filled with fun bite-size facts for both kids and adults to enjoy together. Impressive and powerful images showcase the small but deadly creatures in our natural world.

Explore the dangerous world of ferocious predators. There are some extreme predators out there! This book delves into the most accomplished hunters, scoring them from least to most deadly! Meet the sneaky cheetah with a body built for speed, the great horned owl that flies silently when it hunts, and the strange-looking Gila monster with venomous teeth. A captivating read filled with fun bite-size facts for both kids and adults to enjoy together. Impressive and powerful images showcase the best ranking predators around the world, at the top of their game.

Explore the prehistoric world of fierce dinosaurs. There were some extreme predators that used to roam our Earth! This book delves into the top 10 fiercest dinosaurs, scoring them from least to most deadly! Meet the vicious Troodon with its excellent night-time vision, the humongous T. rex with its powerful jaws, and the unlikely Deinonychus who takes first place as the deadliest dino. A captivating read filled with fun bite-size facts for both kids and adults to enjoy. Impressive and powerful images showcase these deadly prehistoric predators.

Get ready for a thrilling exploration in the Mighty Mechanics series with The Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Amazing Farm Machines! This book invites young readers to discover the amazing machines that keep farms running smoothly. Join our friendly mechanics as they delve into the fascinating world of tractors, harvesters, ploughs and more! Learn how these powerful machines work, from planting seeds to harvesting crops, and discover the technology behind modern farming. Packed with striking photographs, colourful graphics, and fun facts, this book ignites curiosity about the incredible machinery on the farm. Gear up for another exciting adventure with the Mighty Mechanics!

Get ready for an exciting new journey in the Mighty Mechanics series. This book takes young readers on an adventure beyond Earth to discover the incredible machines that make space travel possible. Join our friendly mechanics as they explore the fascinating world of rockets, spacecraft, and satellites! Learn how these amazing machines blast off into the sky, the technology behind the fastest spacecraft ever built, and what makes them work. Packed with striking photographs, colourful graphics, and cutting-edge, fun facts, this book sparks curiosity about the machinery that helps us explore the universe. Buckle up for a fantastic ride!

Embark on a journey to explore the biggest things ever! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, Top Ten Biggest Wonders on Earth invites curious kids on an exciting adventure to explore the biggest wonders that our world has to offer.  Discover the burger so huge it took three people to carry it, the giant aircraft that can piggyback other planes, the biggest animals on land and under the sea, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers!

Embark on a journey through astonishing lengths to discover our planet’s longest things! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, Top Ten Longest Wonders on Earth invites curious kids on an exciting adventure to explore the longest wonders that our world has to offer! Discover the world’s longest snake which is longer than five grown men standing on top of each other, the hotdog longer than a football field, the longest manmade structure ever built, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers!

Embark on a journey to explore the slowest things ever! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, Top Ten Slowest Wonders on Earth invites curious kids on an amusing adventure to explore the slowest wonders that our world has to offer! Discover the slowest plane ever that could be overtaken by a bicycle, the world’s slowest heartbeat, the sloth that moves so slowly that plants grow on it, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers!