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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
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keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site,
residential and commercial building construction with this
comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary
materials, current industry standards and new and emerging
technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat (R) standards,
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: BUILDING FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Fifth Edition, features a reader-friendly style
and logical structure, which follows the construction process
step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition
provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the
construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated
construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial
intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll
learn about key current industry developments and standards, as
well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a
dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you
can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain
a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods
and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career
success.
At the start of the twentieth century in China, the Hans were
married in an elaborate ceremony before they were even born. They
went on to have nine children and chose colours portrayed in some
of their favourite poems as nicknames for them - Red, Cyan, Orange,
Yellow, Green, Green Tangerine, Purple, Blue and Rainbow. Fate, and
the sweep of twentieth-century history, would later divide them.
Xinran begins with the magic and tragedy of one young couple's
wedding night in 1949, and goes on to tell personal experiences of
loss, grief and hardship through China's extraordinary century. A
spellbinding and magical narrative, this is the story of modern
China through the women who lived through it.
At the start of the twentieth century in China, the Hans were
married in an elaborate ceremony before they were even born. While
their future was arranged by their families, this couple had much
to be grateful for. Not only did they come from similar backgrounds
- and as such were recognized as a good match - they also had a
shared passion in their deep love of ancient Chinese poetry. They
went on to have nine children and chose colours portrayed in some
of their favourite poems as nicknames for them - Red, Cyan, Orange,
Yellow, Green, Ginger, Violet, Blue and Rainbow. Fate, and the
sweep of twentieth century history would later divide these
children into three groups: three went to America or Hong Kong to
protect the family line from the communists; three were married to
revolutionaries having come of age as China turned red; while three
suffered tragic early deaths. With her trademark wisdom and warmth,
Xinran describes the lives and loves of this extraordinary family
over four generations. What emerges is not only a moving,
beautifully-written and engaging story of four people and their
lives, but a crucial portrait of social change in China. Xinran
begins with the magic and tragedy of one young couples wedding
night in 1950, and goes on to tell personal experiences of loss,
grief and hardship through China's extraordinary century. In doing
so she tells a bigger story - how traditional Chinese values have
been slowly eroded by the tide of modernity and how their outlooks
on love, and the choices they've made in life, have been all been
affected by the great upheavals of Chinese history. A spell-binding
and magical narrative, this is the story of modern China through
the people who lived through it, and the story of their love and
loss.
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