Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture 3/E

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Now in full color—the new edition of the preeminent dictionary of architectural terms features definitions for green, sustainable, and ecological architecture.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition is uniquely focused almost entirely on design, unlike other dictionaries which are filled with construction-related terms. This unique, full-color resource features 10,000 definitions—including terms pertaining to green/sustainable and ecological architecture—and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work.

This impressive reference covers everything critically important to those in the architecture/design field, including architectural styles, details, building elements, forms, building systems. Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and unique in that it is a truly visual resource, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition is the best way for any designer to gain a full understanding of architectural elements.

Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition

• Full color throughout
• Includes updated terms and new and updated photographs
• Contains new definitions relating to interior architecture
• Features new definitions for green, sustainable, and ecological architecture

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Better Than Great: A Plenitudinous Compendium of Wallopingly Fresh Superlatives

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A veritable "tko of terminology," Better Than Great is the essential guide for describing the extraordinary — the must have reference for anyone wishing to rise above tired superlatives.

Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. It rewards deserving objects of admiration. It persuades people to take certain actions. It sells things.

Sadly, in this "age of awesome," our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Even so, we find ourselves defaulting to such habitual choices as good, great, and terrific, or substitute the weary synonyms that tuble our of a thesaurus — superb, marvelous, outstanding, and the like. The piling on of intensifers such as the now-silly "super," only makes matters worse and negative modifiers render our common parlance nearly tragic. Until now.

Arthur Plotnik, the wunderkind of word-wonks is, without mincing, proffering a well knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage. Plotnik is both hella AND hecka up to the task of rescuing the English language and offers readers the chance to never be at a loss for words!

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City a Dictionary of Quotable Thoughts

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Los Angeles A to Z: An Encyclopedia of the City and County

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Los Angeles A to Z: An Encyclopedia of the City and County Feature

Few cities captivate the imagination as does Los Angeles. It is the locus of spectaculars: movies, earthquakes, freeways, riots, sunsets. In this fascinating desk reference, Leonard and Dale Pitt have gathered a sweeping array of information on the City of Angels. Bolstering their historical and humanistic approach with scientific and technical information, the Pitts include alphabetically arranged entries on history, geography, automobile culture, sports, movies, current events, architecture, flora, fauna, scandals, biography, the arts, politics, neighborhoods, and ethnic, racial, and religious groups. Quotations throughout provide provocative and amusing tidbits about the city that has been called "the fulfillment of the American Dream." Copiously illustrated and wonderfully anecdotal, this is a book for anyone with a question, large or small, about Los Angeles.
"It's a great place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there."--Mark Twain
"At heart, Los Angeles is a vast cross-section of the Corn Belt set down incongruously in a Maxfield Parrish setting."--Irwin S. Cobb
"Hollywood is wonderful. Anyone who doesn't like it is either crazy or sober."--Raymond Chandler
"Great weather and automobiles."--Jamal Wilkes

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Dirty Korean: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*%# Off!" (Dirty Everyday Slang)

Dirty Korean: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*%# Off!" (Dirty Everyday Slang) Review

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GET D!RTY

Next time you're traveling or just chattin' in Korean with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:

•Cool slang
•Funny insults
•Explicit sex terms
•Raw swear words

Dirty Korean teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Korea:

•What's up? Wasseo?

•Holy shit, I'm trashed. Ssibal, na manchiwi.

•I gotta piss. Na swi ssayahae.

•Who farted? Bangu nuga ggyeosseo?

•Wanna try doggy-style? Dwichigi haeboja?

•That bitch is crazy! Heo nyeon michin nyeoniya!

•I could really go for some Korean BBQ. Na cheolpangui meokgospieo.

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The Glossary of Key Purchasing Terms, Acronyms, and Formulas

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In a simple, logical fashion, this glossary presents concise and germane definitions of purchasing terminology. A thorough compilation of acronyms, formulas, equations and "buzz-words," it contains complete definitions of the latest technological terms of the industry.

Supplier Certification (SC), Just-In-Time (J.I.T.), Total Quality Control (TQC), Suppliers as Partners (SAP), UCLX = X + A2R. What do these terms and formulas mean? These definitions, as well as other acronyms and purchasing performance formulas, can be found in this book. In a format which is clear, simple and concise, this book allows for quick referencing, along with its ability to be an extensive research tool. The definitions and information contained in this book were collected from the many sources listed on the back page of this dictionary.

It was reviewed by several experts in the field of purchasing from many companies and organizations worldwide. Their suggestions, additions and improvements were incorporated into the original list of terms collected by the editor.

The research, sources and experts adding information to this dictionary reads like a who's who of today's leading corporations. Together with the editor, they have produced the most valuable resource manual for not only purchasing professionals, but any service, manufacturing, distribution, administration or other professional seeking the correct answers.

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RIOTS, URBAN, OF 1967: An entry from Charles Scribner's Sons' <i>Dictionary of American History</i>

RIOTS, URBAN, OF 1967: An entry from Charles Scribner's Sons' <i>Dictionary of American History</i> Review

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This digital document is an article from Dictionary of American History, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. The length of the article is 452 words. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.

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The Chambers Gigglossary

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Who said dictionaries have to be dull? The Chambers Gigglossary is a celebration of lexicography in its lighter moments, offering a whole alphabetful of amusing definitions. This collection includes one-liners from famous wits, humorous entries drawn from The Chambers Dictionary, examples from history and a wealth of original material. The Chambers Dictionary has included a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions between its sheets since the first edition in 1901. The most celebrated of these is probably 'eclair': a cake long in shape but short in duration

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English French and German Dictionary of Landscape and Urban Planning Terms. Dictionnaire Anglais Francais et Allemand de Paysage et Urbanisme. Lexikon Englisch, Franzoesich und Deutsch Landschafts und Stadtplanung

English French and German Dictionary of Landscape and Urban Planning Terms. Dictionnaire Anglais Francais et Allemand de Paysage et Urbanisme. Lexikon Englisch, Franzoesich und Deutsch Landschafts und Stadtplanung Review

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Dictionary of American History : (National Urban League

Dictionary of American History : (National Urban League Review

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