2000+: The Urgencies of Architectural Theory (Graham James)(Paperback)

2000+: The Urgencies of Architectural Theory (Graham James)(Paperback)

Has architectural theory become a historical phenomenon to be anthologized and studied as another passing phase in the history of the discipline? Do the current commonplace watchwords of 'practice' and 'research' mark the end of theory's place in architectural discourse? This edited volume posits

Making Dystopia: The Strange Rise and Survival of Architectural Barbarism (Curl James Stevens)(Paperback)

In Making Dystopia, distinguished architectural historian James Stevens Curl tells the story of the advent of architectural Modernism in the aftermath of the First World War, its protagonists, and its astonishing, almost global acceptance after 1945. He argues forcefully that the triumph of

The Aesthetics of Architecture (Scruton Roger)(Paperback)

A landmark account of architectural theory and practice from acclaimed philosopher Roger Scruton Architecture is distinguished from other art forms by its sense of function, its localized quality, its technique, its public and nonpersonal character, and its continuity with the decorative arts. In

Architectural Principles in the Age of Humanism (Wittkower Rudolf)(Paperback)

A brief examination of the theory and practice of Renaissance architecture that draws attention to the values underlying this

Martha Graham: The Evolution of Her Dance Theory and Training (Horosko Marian)(Paperback)

'A much-needed update to Horosko's earlier book on Graham, offering an insightful look into the world of Martha Graham from those who worked very closely with her throughout the years.'--Elizabeth Bergmann, dance director, Harvard UniversityMarian Horosko brings together new and previously

Stark Naked - The Autobiography of Graham Stark (Stark Graham)(Paperback / softback)

First paperback edition of the hilarious autobiography of Graham Stark, one of the great all-rounders of British comedy, an actor in 99 films and a celebrity

A History of Architectural Conservation (Jokilehto Jukka)(Paperback)

The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over. Twenty years after its first publication, this new edition

The Quadruple Object (Harman Graham)(Paperback)

'Harman's style often evokes that of a William James merged with the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft.' Olivier Surel in Actu PhilosophiaIn this book the metaphysical system of Graham Harman is presented in lucid form, aided by helpful diagrams. In Chapter 1, Harman gives his most forceful critique to date

The Art of Music Production: The Theory and Practice (Burgess Richard James)(Paperback)

The Art of Music Production is the first book to comprehensively analyze and describe the role of the music producer in creating successful music recordings. Now in its fourth edition, it is the definitive guide to the art and business of music production. Author and producer Richard James Burgess

A Sonata Theory Handbook (Hepokoski James)(Paperback)

Sonata form is the most commonly encountered organizational plan in the works of the classical-music masters, from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Schubert, Brahms, and beyond. Sonata Theory, an analytic approach developed by James Hepokoski and Warren Darcy in their award-winning Elements of

Chaos (Gleick James)(Paperback / softback)

Brings together work in the field of chaos theory, an extension of classical mechanics, in which simple and complex causes are seen to

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar (Wade Graham)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present

The Special Theory of Relativity: Foundations, Theory, Verification, Applications (Christodoulides Costas)(Paperback)

Historical Introduction.- The Main Landmarks in the Development of the Special Theory of Relativity.- The Principle of Relativity of Galileo. Galileo's Invariance Hypothesis. The Law of Inertia. Inertial Frames of Reference Relativity.- R mer and the Speed of Light.- Newton's Laws of Motion

The Child of Auschwitz (Graham Lily)(Paperback)

The Shock Doctrine of the Left (Jones Graham)(Paperback)

Essential Theory for Primary Teachers: An Introduction for Busy Trainees (Graham-Matheson Lynne)(Paperback)

Essential Theory for Primary Teachers is a succinct, accessible introduction to the key theories, concepts and policies that have shaped primary education as we know it, and underpin our practice in the classroom. Written with the ever busy training and practising teacher in mind, this

Financial Mathematics For Actuarial Science: The Theory of Interest (Wilders Richard James)(Pevná vazba)

Financial Mathematics for Actuarial Science: The Theory of Interest is concerned with the measurement of interest and the various ways interest affects what is often called the time value of money (TVM). Interest is most simply defined as the compensation that a borrower pays to a lender for the

Draw in Order to See: A Cognitive History of Architectural Design (Hewitt Mark Alan)(Paperback)

Draw In Order to See is the first book to survey the history of architectural design using the latest research in cognitive science and embodied cognition. Beginning with a primer on visual perception, cognitive science, design thinking, and modes of conception used by groups of architects in their

Entering Architectural Practice (Tait James)(Paperback)

Featuring exclusive interviews with the internationally renowned architects: Kengo Kuma; Alberto Campo Baeza; Spela Videcnik (OFIS); Fernanda Canales; Jonathan Sergison (Sergison Bates); and Jane Hall (Assemble) Entering Architectural Practice is a practical and honest guide for architecture

Behavioral Theory of the Firm (Cyert Richard M.)(Paperback)

Behavioural Theory of the Firm has become a classic work in organizational theory, and is one of the most significant contributions to improving the theory of the firm. This second edition includes new material which puts the original text in a contemporary

Heart of the Matter (Greene Graham)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JAMES WOODScobie, a police officer serving in a war-time West African state, is distrusted, being scrupulously honest and immune to bribery. But then he falls in love, and in doing so he is forced to betray everything he believes in, with drastic and tragic

Duress: Imperial Durabilities in Our Times (Stoler Ann Laura)(Paperback)

How do colonial histories matter to the urgencies and conditions of our current world? How have those histories so often been rendered as leftovers, as 'legacies' of a dead past rather than as active and violating forces in the world today? With precision and clarity, Ann Laura Stoler argues that

Exhibit a: Exhibitions That Transformed Architecture, 1948-2000 (Pelkonen Eeva-Liisa)(Pevná vazba)

The first book to explore the world's most significant architectural exhibitions of the 20th centuryHow do you exhibit a building, a locality, a city? Exhibit A reveals how architecture has pushed the boundaries of exhibition as a medium and how, in turn, exhibitions have shaped the discipline of

Jung's Indispensable Compass: Navigating the Dynamics of Psychological Types (Johnston James Graham)(Paperback)

Jung's psychological types could be thought of as a compass useful for navigating personal growth to greater 'wholeness.' This detailed and intensive review of Jung's original model of psychological types discerns important new insights about the eight types, their structure and dynamics