The Houses of Belgrade
Title | The Houses of Belgrade PDF eBook |
Author | Borislav Pekić |
Publisher | Northwestern University Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780810111417 |
The Bernard Johnson translation of Pekic's prize-winning novel. Originally published by Harcourt in 1978. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Old Houses
Title | Old Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Wiencek |
Publisher | Stewart, Tabori, & Chang |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
From an unrestored masterpiece such as the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, South Carolina, to a farmhouse in upstate New York, inhabited only by a bird nesting in the bathroom sink, Old Houses profiles 20 houses whose peeling paint, faded fabrics, and antique furniture impart a surprising elegance and beauty. An unusual volume, this book will appeal to historians, restoration specialists, and style-conscious homeowners lookingfor new ideas form examples of the past. Over 250 full-color photographs.
Tiny Book of Tiny Houses
Title | Tiny Book of Tiny Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Lester Walker |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1993-09-01 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780879515102 |
Profiles seventeen small buildings, some used as permanent housing, some as temporary accommodations, and some as workplaces, including Thoreau's cabin and an ice fishing shanty, and provides structural diagrams and plans.
Houses
Title | Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Phaidon Editors |
Publisher | Phaidon Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-05-08 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780714878096 |
The world's most innovative and influential architect-designed houses created since the early 20th century Throughout history, houses have presented architects the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new methods and materials for domestic living. Houses: Extraordinary Living celebrates the incredible diversity and beauty of the house as never before, from Modernist icons to feats of technological, material, and spatial innovation in the 21st century. Explore the creative imaginations of hundreds of internationally renowned architects past and present, as well as dozens of awe-inspiring houses by lesser-known and emerging talents.
The Book on Flipping Houses
Title | The Book on Flipping Houses PDF eBook |
Author | J. Scott |
Publisher | Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781947200104 |
This no-fluff book contains detailed, step-by-step training perfect for both the complete newbie or seasoned pro looking to build a killer house-flipping business. In this book you'll discover: --How to get financing for your deals, even with no cash and poor credit! --How to evaluate a potential market or "farm" area! --What types of properties you should buy, where and from whom! --How to find great deals from motivated sellers! --How to evaluate deals quickly and accurately! --How to make competitive offers and complete your due diligence efficiently and effectively! --How to create a Scope of Work, a Budget and a Schedule! --How to hire the best contractors and manage your rehab to completion! --How to get your properties under contract for top dollar! --How to get your property to the closing table as efficiently as possible so you can collect your check!
Writers' Houses
Title | Writers' Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Francesca Premoli-Droulers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 206 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN |
The houses of writers are often places of both creation and inspiration, studio as much as home. This wonderful book takes readers into the intimacy of the homes of 20 great international figures--from Hemingway's simple, tropical world on Key West to the Connecticut Yankee home of Mark Twain to William Faulkner's Oxford plantation--to reveal their private worlds. 220 photos, 200 in color.
English Houses
Title | English Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Munro |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Pages | 169 |
Release | 2016-02-17 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1135326347 |
This book is essential reading for property professionals and laymen alike. Anyone who would like to know more about the houses of England’s cities, towns and villages will benefit from reading this book. Through a wealth of pictures, easy to read comments and architectural notes the book helps the reader to identify the different architectural periods and understand the development of the construction of English houses. The book illustrates a number of influential styles and features of English houses throughout history. Also included are examples of houses that have been altered by several generations and different periods enabling the reader to trace trends and discover the more subtle nuances of English houses.