Before there were DJs, rock stars, pop groups, and jazz trios, there was the orchestra. Whether it takes center stage or brings performances and movies to life, the orchestra is the magnificent original voice of the western world. Learn about all of the ingenious instruments that make up the orchestra and the luminary composers whose work has endured for centuries. Travel from the stunning Wiener Musikverein in Vienna to the world's greatest recording studios, all illuminated by David Doran's stylish and immersive artwork.

This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application.
Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites.
With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.
*Separate chapters written by subject specialists ensuring cutting edge coverage
*Advice on design specification, installation and use
*Environmental impact and sustainability assessed throughout

Discover all that London has to offer, one weekend at a time. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer... 'This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor' -- London Visitors 'Tom Jones has created a truly brilliant guidebook full of different ideas for your visit to the capital' -- The Sun 'Can't wait to start trying these out!!' -- ***** Reader review 'One of the best books about London I have ever had the pleasure reading' -- ***** Reader review 'I totally love this book. Even a tired old Londoner like myself has been inspired' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************************ With London, The Weekends Start Here, explore the unrivalled range of cultural, artistic, historical and outdoor experiences this dynamic capital has to offer, with plenty of time to achieve the unexpected before another Monday morning rolls round. Perfect for Londoners and visitors alike, discover 52 themed weekends, organised by season, with over 250 interesting and quirky entries for unusual and surprising attractions. Including all you need to know about location, transport and the best places to eat and drink. From Wild London in the spring to Nordic London in the winter and Tea Drinker's London, Quiet London, Japanese London and more in between: multicultural and historical, urban and wild, peaceful and vibrant - there's plenty to do in London to suit your mood and interests, as well as the time of year. Why not try ... ? Drinking in pubs once frequented by pirates and smugglers in Wapping Taking a Scandinavian sauna at the Finnish Church Eating grapes from a royal grape vine Spotting London's Peregrine Falcons Finding literary treasures in the British Library Soaking up the sun on a Japanese Roof Garden Walking the route of a Victorian sewer Exploring the chalk downland valleys of south London What are you waiting for?

Travel the globe with 32 typographic prints inspired by the world's greatest cities, all the way from Amsterdam to Zurich, with stops in Paris, Rio and Tokyo along the way. Perfect to pull out and frame. Also features quirky trivia on each city and a large double-sided poster.

Accounting is the score keeping system in the game of business - you can't do well in any business if you don't understand how the score is kept. This book is intended to benefit MBA students and upper division non-accounting business majors. It should also serve as an excellent desk reference for practicing managers. The book emphasizes how management's choice of accounting methods and their required estimates in reporting transactions and events impact financial statements, both immediately and in the future. It takes an exclusive user's decision making perspective by utilizing the accounting equation format to directly illustrate financial statement effects. Readers should make better decisions based upon financial statement information through an enhanced understanding of its usefulness and limitations. Unlike typical accounting books, journal entries are not used to illustrate topical coverage. By exclusively applying a user's decision making emphasis, and limiting topical content to areas relevant to financial analysis, this book allows non-accounting majors to acquire the underlying knowledge in a concise and easy to understand text. The book assumes the reader has a basic understanding of financial statements (through previous study in accounting principles) and a familiarity with time value of money concepts.

This new edition builds on the highly successful first edition and includes a new chapter dealing with glass, a thorough update of the health and safety chapter, and an additional section providing information on the management of demolition projects, plus additional illustrations throughout the book. It remains a compendium of valuable practical engineering experience contributing to good working practice. It is a proven aide-mA(c)moire and comprehensive handbook providing best practical guidance for engineers on site and the ideal primer and reference for students who require a broad guide to all aspects of engineering on site.