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‘A mighty look at one of the world’s most familiar and popular building materials.’ – Aspire: Design and Home MagazineA centuries-spanning celebration of the timeless architectural stapleDiscover 180 diverse and fascinating examples of works made with brick – from the Ziggurat of Ur to contemporary masterpieces by Mies van der Rohe and Kazuyo – in this illustrated homage to the ubiquitous red block.Brick highlights a surprising selection of structures dating from 3,000 BCE to the present day. Readers flipping through the vividly illustrated pages will enjoy a world tour of innovative, inspirational buildings from the most important architects of the past 100 years, including Alvar Aalto, Antoni Gaudi, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Jørn Utzon, Louis Kahn, and Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe. Each project is presented with a carefully selected image accompanied by an engaging and informative extended caption.This smart, stylish survey also includes an introductory essay by art historian and BBC television presenter Dan Cruickshank.

A master of the innuendo and the raised eyebrow, Frankie Howerd – inimitable star of the classic ‘Carry On’ films – became a cult hero.As much at home in the Oxford Union as in high-camp pantomime, he was adored by millions, old and young alike. From his first memory of falling downstairs as a toddler and landing on his head (and thus uttering the original ‘Oooo … ahhaah!’) to his countless radio, stage, TV and fillm appearances, Frankie Howerd was nevertheless a shy man, a perfectionist haunted by self-doubt and a battle with depression.Rich in anecdotes and revelations, with many of his friends contributing their own stories, Titter Ye Not! is an affectionate portrait of a comic genius whose like will never be seen again.

Antibiotics are powerful drugs that can prevent and treat infections, but they are becoming less effective as a result of drug resistance. Resistance develops because the bacteria that antibiotics target can evolve ways to defend themselves against these drugs. When antibiotics fail, there is very little else to prevent an infection from spreading.Unnecessary use of antibiotics in both humans and animals accelerates the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, with potentially catastrophic personal and global consequences. Our best defenses against infectious disease could cease to work, surgical procedures would become deadly, and we might return to a world where even small cuts are life-threatening. The problem of drug resistance already kills over one million people across the world every year and has huge economic costs. Without action, this problem will become significantly worse.Following from their work on the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, William Hall, Anthony McDonnell, and Jim O’Neill outline the major systematic failures that have led to this growing crisis. They also provide a set of solutions to tackle these global issues that governments, industry, and public health specialists can adopt. In addition to personal behavioral modifications, such as better handwashing regimens, Superbugs argues for mounting an offense against this threat through agricultural policy changes, an industrial research stimulus, and other broad-scale economic and social incentives.

‘A beautifully designed book … and a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject.’ – John PawsonA century-spanning celebration of one of the world’s most versatile and abundant building materialsExplore a dizzying array of concrete structures, from beautiful buildings by acclaimed architects to functional aircraft hangars and vast power plants.This smart, stylish survey features iconic and acclaimed projects by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and Tadao Ando, as well as many lesser-known newcomers. Readers will find beloved cultural spaces, such as the Guggenheim in New York and London Zoo’s famous penguin pool, as well as more mundane edifices also made from poured concrete. Each project is presented with a carefully selected image accompanied by an engaging and informative extended caption.Presented in a mini format perfect for gifting, Concrete features a textured cover and more than 170 inspiring photographs.

This book contains the proven steps and strategies which will act as the best guide for both current and new beekeepers. Having had the idea of practicing beekeeping I want to assure you that there is no need to worry about what to do right or what not to do in order for it to be a success because all that is well explained in this book. For the ones who are already into beekeeping am sure there is so much in store for you as you already have an idea of where your main problems lies and this book will serve to answer most if not all your questions.

 

You will learn the following:

What is the beekeepingTypes of bee''s and coloniesGeeting started with beekeepingHow to manage bee''sAquiring bee''s and maintaining them safelyBusiness of honeyAnd much much much more!

This book is your companion in knowing and appreciating the amazing world of bees, based on years of hands-on experience and scientific research. It''s more than just a manual; it''s a portal to a more intimate relationship with nature.

With more films to his name than years—including Alfie, Get Carter, A Bridge Too Far, The Cider House Rules, The Quiet American, and The Weatherman—a prestigious knighthood, and countless awards, Michael Caine is one of the most esteemed actors of his day. He has maintained the balance of critical respect and unswerving popularity and has established himself as a performer of the highest rank. In this in-depth biography, William Hall sketches the picture of a man who has known his share of hard times, including the poverty of his youth and the pain of discovering his long-lost brother in a psychiatric hospital. He also reveals a man who has achieved his success through a mixture of innate talent, cool charm, barbed wit, and shrewd intelligence.

Stone is a fascinating, fresh and insightful global tour of the world's oldest and most beautiful building material – now available in a handy mini formatA fresh look at the beauty, diversity, and versatility of the world’s most extraordinary stone architecture throughout time. Featuring more than 170 structures, from prehistory through to today, Stone – now available in a highly portable mini format – includes an incredible range of buildings: awe-inspiring Neolithic monuments and the epic Pyramids of Giza feature alongside the work of twentieth-century icons, from Mies van der Rohe's seminal Barcelona Pavilion to Marcel Breuer's daring Met building in New York. There are also projects by the world's best contemporary architects, from Snøhetta's angular Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo to Kengo Kuma's sculptural Chokkura Plaza in Japan and David Chipperfield's geometric Museo Jumex in Mexico City. Arranged to promote comparison and discussion, each project includes an extended caption providing a perceptive commentary on the building. An elegant and informative visual exploration, Stone demonstrates the remarkable variety of creative and innovative structures the material has inspired around the world.