International Code Council, 06/13/2014. For one and two-family dwellings. From the Publisher: The 2015 IRC® contains many important changes including: Common walls separating townhouses must now be rated for 2 hours when an automatic fire sprinkler system is not installed. Remodeling of an existing basement does..... More

HCD/ICC, 09/01/2016. From the ICC: This guide was developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and introduces code users to the residential provisions of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11), also known as CALGreen. Features... More

Builder's Book, Inc., 10/10. From the publisher This four-page plastic laminated chart outlines today's CA Mechanics' Lien laws and procedures.  In a color format, quick and concise information is given for many topics, including: how and where you can file mechanics" liens; deadlines and flow-charts for what forms..... More

ACI, 01/01/2019. Referenced by the 2019 California Building Code:The code portion of this document covers the proper design and construction of buildings of structural concrete. The code has been written in such form that it may be adopted by reference in a general building code and earlier editions have been..... More

Knopf, 01/97. Beautifully done reference, aimed mainly at the beginner but plenty of meat. The Complete Manual of Woodworking. Albert Jackson and David Day. If you had to limit yourself to one book on woodworking this might be it. This is a detailed guide to woodworking design, techniques, materials, and..... More

American Concrete Institute, 2019. 2019. Description from ACI:The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code was developed by an ANSI-approved consensus process and addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including..... More

AISC, 09/01/2017. (AISC 325-16). From the AISC: This manual is the 15th Edition of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, which was first published in 1927. It replaces the 14th Edition Manual originally published in 2011. The following specifications, codes and standards are printed in Part 16 of this Manual..... More

ASCE, 2016. ASCE Standard 7 is now published and sold only as a two volume set. Volume 1 being the Provisions, supplement, and errata. Volume 2, the Commentary From the ASCE: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16, provides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading..... More

Abrams, 9/8/2016. From the Publisher; Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, a character of color, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills..... More

Abrams, 10/01/2013. From the Publisher; Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal--to fly--Rosie sets to..... More

Metropolis Books, 06/30/2006. From John King, San Francisco Chronicle November 2006 “Heavy on context and images, light on celebrity names, "Design Like You Give a Damn" is a bracing reminder that there's more to architecture than museums and posh private homes. Instead, the founders of the group Architecture for Humanity..... More

Taschen, 06/05/2014. New Smaller format with a great Price! From the Publisher; Your brand new home, delivered on a trailer. A Prefab is a mass produced house, constructed in a factory and assembled on site in a few days or weeks. Once regarded as a cheap, easy solution for..... More

Tuttle, 01/11/2014. From the Reviews: "My main impression throughout reading this book has been one of head shaking and disbelief, and sheer amazement at the ingenuity of Japanese carpenters current and old. If you have any interest in carpentry, timber framing, woodworking, or even Japanese history, I highly recommend..... More