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Fortress Besieged by Qian Zhongshu; Jeanne Kelly (Translator); Nathan K. Mao (Translator); Jonathan D. Spence (Foreword by)
Category: Classics | Series: New Directions Classic Ser.
The greatest Chinese novel of the twentieth century, Fortress Besieged is a classic of world literature, a masterpiece of parodic fiction that plays with Western literary traditions, philosophy, and middle-class Chinese society in the Republican era. Set on the eve of the Sino-Japanese War, our hapless ...Show more
Giraffe Is Too Tall for This Book by D. K. Ryland
Category: Hard Cover Picture Story Book
Furry, feathered, and scaled--all our animal friends are ready to read. But there's just one big problem: Giraffe is too tall! (Or, rather, the book is too short.) Come along for a special story time featuring six friendly animals and one puzzling predicament. Bright speech bubbles encourage readers to ...Show more
Green Building Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching
Category: Architecture
Green Building Illustrated is a must-read for students and professionals in the building industry. The combination of incredibly expressive illustrations and accessible technical writing make concepts of green building on paper as intuitive as they would be if you toured a space with experts in sustaina ...Show more
Green Building Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching; Ian M. Shapiro
Category: Architecture
FULLY ILLUSTRATED, UPDATED GUIDE TO THE STRATEGIC DESIGN OF GREEN BUILDINGSIn the tradition of Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of sustainable design. This guide provides architects, designers, and builder ...Show more
Her Broken Wings - A Completely Unputdownable Serial Killer Thriller by D. K. Hood
Category: Fiction
The sound that wakes her from sleep is unmistakable--someone is in their house. She listens as heavy footsteps start up the stairs, and as the bedroom door is flung open, she doesn't even have time to scream... Following a frantic emergency call in the middle of the night, Detective Jenna Alton arrives ...Show more
Her Shallow Grave - An Absolutely Gripping and Pulse-Racing Crime Thriller by D. K. Hood
Category: Fiction
She runs her trembling fingers over the dark, damp walls surrounding her. Above her head, she hears heavy footsteps. She knows she has nowhere to hide and as the door to the cellar is flung open, she finally sees his face. It's winter in Black Rock Falls and, as tourists flock to the small town to take ...Show more
How to Build a Flatiron Skiff: Simple Steps Using Basic Tools by K.D. Jones
Category: Technology and Transport
For the economical do-it-yourselfer who wants to build his or her own skiff, this instruction manual relies on simple techniques and hand-powered tools and shows how to make a boat in a minimum amount of time. Start your flatiron skiff in the spring and be on the water by summer. Boat-building instructo ...Show more
In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People by George K Simon, Jr Ph.D
Category: Personal Development
"This book clearly illustrates the true nature of disturbed characters, exposes the tactics the most manipulative characters use to pull the wool over the eyes of others, and outlines powerful, practical ways to deal more effectively with manipulative people."
Independent Cinema by D.K. Holm
Category: Fiction
Holm aims to define a term all-too-carelessly used by both media and marketing departments - distinguishing it in the process from categories like avant-garde, underground, experimental or art films, with which independent cinema is often confused. By contrasting studio-era Hollywood with changes in the ...Show more
Indestructible - The Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima by Jack H. Lucas; D. K. Drum; Bob Dole (Foreword by)
Category: Military
Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Lucas's classic memoir of his heroics at the Battle of Iwo Jima--with a foreword by Bob Dole and reissued to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the battle in 2020.On February 20, 1945, the second day of the assault on Iwo Jima--one of the bloodiest battles of the Paci ...Show more
Interior Design Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching; Corky Binggeli
Category: Gardening
The bestselling guide to interior design, updated with new code and technology Interior Design Illustrated is the definitive guide to design for interior spaces. Richly illustrated in author Francis Ching's signature style, this book introduces complex design concepts in a visually stunning format; from ...Show more
Interior Design Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching
Category: General Fiction
The bestselling guide to interior design updated and expanded for a new generation For over three decades, Francis D.K. Ching's integrated, comprehensive approach to presenting the elements of architecture and design has helped millions of students and professionals alike visualize and make sense of com ...Show more