The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration

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Magnificent

CAPITOL PERFECTION

God Bless Henry Hope Reed

The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration
Henry Hope Reed , and Anne Day
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol.

The U.S. Capitol, the building that houses the legislative branch of our government and a landmark that attracts 3-5 million visitors each year, has its origins in an architectural competition devised by George Washington. The winning design, submitted by William Thornton, combined "grandeur, simplicity, and convenience." Construction began in August 1793, but progress made during the following decade was less than satisfactory. English architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe was brought in by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to oversee the work, which was finally completed under Charles Bulfinch in 1829.

The U.S. Capitol is regarded by many as the finest example of classical architecture in America. This profusely illustrated book offers a detailed description of the building's exterior, its unsurpassed ornamentation, and the richness of its rooms. An illustrated glossary of architectural terms used and a section of brief biographies of persons associated with the Capitol are also provided as tools for the reader. 150 color plates.

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Magnificent.......2007-06-08

If your after a book on the Capitol Building, then go no further than this beautifully photographed and well layed out book. Full of rich detail and architectual illustrations.

CAPITOL PERFECTION.......2006-10-24

This building is the perfect imbodiment of the American Democracy, it is an iconic symbol of America the world over. This book does this great building justice, the images are crisp and vivid and the text is almost scholarly. Everytime i enter this building i get a shiver and feel the tingle of goose bumps, and am reminded of what a spectacularly beautiful building it is, and how the building seems to hold the most awesome power. The history in its halls and the majesty of its presence makes the most incredible impression, if you are not moved by this building then frankly you need to check your pulse. If you have any interest in this iconic building or just appreciate beautiful books then i cant imagine you being disappointed in this book.

God Bless Henry Hope Reed.......2005-10-20

This is a wonderful book for a number of reasons: its beautiful illustrations, its wealth of detail delivered in a reverent and infectiously enthusiastic narrative, and (most of all) its unabashed defense of classical architecture and passionate call for a return to the style in our great buildings. One has merely to open this book to thank his lucky stars that most of monumental Washington, DC was built before the Marxist-inspired so-called "International Style" and its degenerate stylistic descendants inexplicably washed away centuries (nay, millenia) of Western art tradition. It's appalling to read the sort of vindictives that were hurled against the last exponents of the classical style, men like Bacon, Russel, and Gilbert, by so-called "modernists" when they designed stunning masterpieces like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and the Supreme Court Building. And it's galling to see what "modernists" offered the nation as an alternative to classical design: can anyone look at the Museum of American History on the National Mall and not shake his head in sadness? The place looks like an annex to a New Jersey shopping mall.

Reed is a wonderfully able partisan of the classical style, and dismisses so-called "modern" architecture as the "Anorexic" style for its lack of decoration. That may be overly harsh; great architects can indeed produce great buildings even in non-classical styles - the Kennedy Center in Washington is a fine example of non-classical yet non-Anorexic design. But Reed has one undeniably true point: we as a civilization have allowed ourselves to be cheated our of our millenia old Western art tradition by so-called "artists" that have translated their lunatic fringe political views (the International Style was nothing but applied Marxism, designed to reflect the "means of production" to quote standard leftist gibberish) into drab design originally meant for "worker housing" and now applied (ironically) to US government and corporate structures. This "artistic" rabble still to a large degree indulges its proclivities towards lunatic fringe politics, and continues to so savagely attack the classical style (because they in fact hate Western culture and all it stands for) that it has become unthinkable to build a classical structure in the US today. Some are ignorant enough to claim that the classical style makes them "want to throw up," but the best they can come up with is the travesty of soulless design that is present day Houston or any number of Asian cities like Seoul.

The closest we are allowed to claiming our Western heritage anymore is the so-called "Stripped Classical" applied to the new WW2 Memorial in Washington. I suppose we should thank our lucky stars that that we at least got "Stripped Classical" instead of some appalling metal and glass gimmick that - like most "modern" structures - would rapidly deteriorate into a shabby pile of rusty metal, stained concrete, and peeling paint. But like Reed points out, "A building without decoration is like the heavens without stars." Why is "stripped" all we are allowed to enjoy anymore? Because leftist "artists" that can't stand the West, can't stand America, and most of all can't stand the culture from which it sprang browbeat us into standing glumly in "modern" museums looking at unintelligible and ugly "art" (a melting toilet at the Whitney comes to mind) and won't allow us to erect magnificent Corinthian or Ionic columns anymore. Really, it is sad. This magnificent book, at least, shows us what we once had, and what might have been. Let's hope future generations of Western civilization have more courage than we do, and spend their days recovering their own cultural heritage. Perhaps they will once more build for the sake of beauty rather than that of Marxist anti-Western hatred.

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I can't believe this is colored pencil........2007-01-25

Nice examples of what the medium can do. There are some extraoridnarily talented Colored Pencil artists out there. Nice for inspiration, or just admiration. Full color from cover to cover.

Excellent.......2005-08-19

Very good works in this book. Great for developing ideas of your own. There are a few step by step instructions, but it is mainly just pictures of artworks by various artists. Some of the work in this book is fantastic. The book is a bit expensive, I suggest getting it from a library first to determine if you really want to buy it.

Colour Pencil at its best.......2000-06-28

The book collects a very good portfolio of composition by colour pencil techniques. I chanced upon his book while looking for references for pastel painting. Both techniques can share some of their common painting techniques since they are direct and do not need time for the composition to dry.

The meticulous detailing in colour pencil techniques is very well discussed in the book with steps by step examples given to illustrate the built-up of the composition. This helps the beginners with techniques and help build up their competency and confidence through its detailed breakdown of sequences and techniques. It's alomost like having a tutor who is not physically present but the teachings effectively conveyed.

I greatly recommend the book to all beginners and intermediate painters who are keen to develop further into the techniques of colour pencils.

Glorious Paintings.......1998-10-28

This book is great for any artist to have even if they don't use colored pencil. While the title says it is a step-by-step guide it is only minimally so. Only a few artists are shown giving the steps of their creating process. The rest of the book is page after page of wonderful finished colored pencil paintings. It shows just how sophisticated the results can be with this simple medium. Colored pencil, especially watercolor color pencil is one of my favorite mediums to use so a book like this one is quite a treat. I never fail to find inspiration when I open it. I would recommend it to anyone.

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John Hedgecoe's Complete Course in Photographing Children
John Hedgecoe
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0671542788

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COMPLETE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHING CHILDREN
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000INXHEU

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John Hedgecoe's Complete Course in Photographing Children
John Hedgecoe
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John Hedgecoe's Complete Course in Photographing Children
John Hedgecoe
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John Hedgecoe's Complete Course in Photographing Children
John Hedgecoe
Manufacturer: New York: Simon & Schuster, 1980
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The official U.S. Army account of Army performance in the Gulf War, Certain Victory was originally published by the Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, in 1993. Brig. Gen. Scales, who headed the Army's Desert Storm Study Project, offers a highly readable and abundantly illustrated chronicle.

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Good Book - Lots of useful information.......2005-12-03

This book was required reading for a class I took on the Gulf War. It has a lot of good information written in an easy to understand format. It begins with a brief history of the U.S. military since Vietnam and explains the evolution in training, equipment, and doctrine since Vietnam.

The book also keeps you entertained with accounts of different battles at the begining of each chapter. This is a good book for those interested in getting a history of the Gulf War from the perspective of the US Army.

Bad, bad, bad........2004-04-13

Certain Victory, The Offical US Account of the the first gulf war, is a long treatise on the support and command and control efforts that went into the war, sprinkled with details of the combat operations. The book, written by Brigadier General Robert H. Scales and his staff is a poorly written, but well intentioned, attempt to convey the meaning of the work and planning that went into the war. Robert H. Scales planning and staff details are interesting, if not informative, however given the immense amount of history crammed into the first few chapters, this book does have some value to those interested in one mans perspective on the evolution of the modern army. If Robert Scales other books are anything like this one I would only recommend them to someone who is not looking for a good read but mearly searching for a book on a military reading list to tire through, this book could have been written in about a hundred and fifty pages, it is filled with drab and unexciting language. For anyone looking for an unbiased and factual history of the first Persian Gulf War I would recommend they skip this staff propaganda and instead read Rick Atkinson's Crusade, The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War . By contrast it is a thoughtful and accurate account written by a distinguished author, unbiased by the reaction of others to his work. Not only is this book more accurate and insightful, it is also fun to read.

Very informative.......2002-09-20

Scales' book holds very true to it's title: The U.S. Army in the Gulf War. The contributions of other services are analyzed (and criticized) only in relation to their support of the US Army. I think anyone studying the Gulf War should read this book, but should also supplement it with other works.

HQDA Recommended Reading.......2000-09-21

This book is on the HQDA Recommended Reading list! Enjoy!

Certain Victory ; The U.S. Army in the Gulf War

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Certain Victory ; The U.S. Army in the Gulf War
Robert H. Scales
Manufacturer: Natraj Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 8181580257

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Michael Alpert's study of the Spanish Civil War is dedicated to the international aspects of the conflict, and covers the whole era, setting the action in Spain against major events throughout the world of the 1930s. Since the first edition of this book was published, new archival material has become available, and this fully revised edition includes the latest research. This contextual approach to the Spanish Civil War offers new insights into the study of this conflict.

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Synthesizes the findings of 20 documented studies of major science facilities and presents lessons learned for the federal goverment as it builds, manages, and retires large facilities.

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This is the first book in the new Top Architects series dedicated to architecture worldwide. This volume vividly illustrates the new trends in architecture and the diversity of vibrant and fresh views of young architects from all over Europe, including Scandinavia, Italy, France, Germany, and Spain. The novel perspectives of young architects such as Jacob Mac Farlane, Mick Tonkin, Xavier de Geyter, Julian Monfort, Huttunen Lipasti, and Tuñón y Mansilla are presented. Plans, images, and detailed explanations accompany each of the profiled architectural designs.

May Cambert is an expert on architecture and the author of numerous books on the subject, including The Top Architects of the World (8495692414).

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Awesome art from colored pencils.

The Best of Colored Pencil, III (Best of Colored Pencil)
The Colored Pencil Society of America
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Awesome art from colored pencils........2007-08-13

I couldn't believe these works of art were accomplished using only colored pencils. There are over 200 full-color illustrations. These were the winners and honorable mentions from the 1995 annual International Colored Pencil Exhibition. The illustrations range from fine art to commercial art and from portraits to abstracts.

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Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective presents a portfolio of concepts, methods, models, and tools supported by real life case studies from various corners of the globe providing insights into the management of knowledge in the construction industry. Untangling the hype from the reality, practical means of implementing knowledge management in the construction industry through various mechanisms and tools are demonstrated. For the practitioner, it provides practical insights and experiences from real life cases, for the researcher and academic, it provides current and state-of-the-art undertakings in this emerging area for the construction industry.

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Knowledge Management In The Construction Industry: A Socio-T.......2004-12-02

Knowledge Management In The Construction Industry: A Socio-Technical Perspective presents concepts, applications and case studies on how the construction industry is attempting to understand and then integrate concepts of knowledge management or innovation into their work and strategies. . This reader has seen many definitions. The author has settled on managing experience and insight as the definition that best fits the challenges faced by an industry where from 40 - 70% of the skilled workforce is retiring within the next 15-20 years, and the need to capture their experience and skills is critical.

Dr. Kazi draws from the experiences of many countries;: Australia, the United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, South Africa, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, and the United States of America. Drawing upon these experiences, the book is a fluid mix of practice, research, and foresight in the form of global case studies. Each chapter begins with a learning objectives and ends with practical tips and lessons learned in the chapter.

Built around three main sections: knowledge management in construction practice; learning from experience; and emerging models and solutions; it is a must read for both practitioners and researchers in the construction industry and a should read for others in
the business of managing the intellectual assets of their particular industry.

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Arkansas Real Estate Basics

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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Achieving Goals for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Calls With Sellers for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Career Options for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Financing for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Lead Management for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Motivated Seller Goals for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Mentors, Deal Analysis Basics for Arkansas Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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Basic real estate law in Arkansas
Vic Fleming
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Great book for kids who dream of being Field Scientists

Wonderful Book!

Looking for Seabirds: Journal from an Alaskan Voyage (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Awards))
Sophie Webb
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On the Way to the Beach

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To human eyes, the remote Aleutian Islands of Alaska look barren and rocky. The waters seem frigid, the high, sweeping winds intolerable, and the seas rolling. Yet to seabirds of the northern hemisphere, these waters are idyllic, a mosaic of habitats teeming with underwater food and alive with currents of wind for soaring. Join Sophie Webb on a voyage in search of seabirds. Just as she did with her award-winning My Season with Penguins, she once again inspires our curiosity. As she watches for, writes about, and paints the graceful mottled petrel, the huge black-footed albatross, or the clownish tufted puffin, she makes tangible the delicacy yet hardiness of these seabirdscreatures that have been on the earth much longer than humans yet remain vulnerable to disturbances in the health of the ocean.

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Great book for kids who dream of being Field Scientists.......2006-06-23

This is a fantastic book for showing grade schoolers what life as a biological field scientist would be like. Webb's journal format really brings the trip to life in a personal way. If you are a birdwatcher, you will enjoy this book as a well written trip report with great information on sea bird ecology and behaviour.

The information is great, but the illustrations are even better. The book is filled with sea bird paintings from the author that help her share the amazing spectacles she has seen while in the field.

Great book, quick read, beautiful illustrations.

Wonderful Book!.......2005-01-03

Quite simply a joy to read. The paintings are wonderful and truly depict the variety of marine life that Ms Webb writes about.
A book for all ages!

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