Princeton Architectural Press, September 2020. From the Publishers: Recent generations of farmers have reinvented the family farm and its traditions, embracing organic practices and sustainability and, along with them, a bold new use of modern architecture. The New Farm profiles sixteen contemporary farms around the globe, accompanied by plans and colorful images..... More
Chelsea Green, 07/01/1999. "The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens" by Alan Scott and Daniel Wing profiles the people, technology, and procedures for creating world class bread. Thoughtful, informative, and spirited, this book helps the reader understand how to bake superb and healthful bread, covering everything from the consistency..... More
ICC, 2019. Gain full access to the most critical updates to the 2019 California Building Code, the real-world application of those changes, and why they originated – all in a single, easy-to-use resource. Significant Changes to the California Building Code, 2019 Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of the significant changes in the 2019..... More
Oro Editions, 2023. Pragmatic and imaginative, this book is a modern manual for urban housing - getting it built and making it great. Written for design professionals, students, as well as residents, developers and city officials, 9 Ways to make Housing for People lays out core principles and strategies that..... More
Taunton Press, 04/2010. A Complete Guide to Energy Self-Sufficiency at Home. From the Publisher; A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) – a home that produces as much energy as it consumes – is an idea whose time has come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson (Green from the Ground Up) explore..... More
Island Press, 2019. Paperback. Foreword by Jan Gehl. Imagine waking up to the gentle noises of the city, and moving through your day with complete confidence that you will get where you need to go quickly and efficiently. Soft City is about ease and comfort, where density has a human dimension, adapting..... More
Heartdrum, 1/5/2021. Review Quotes: This meditative story about a middle school girl's courageous journey toward healing follows a family as they navigate the complexities of supporting a tween's life-changing injury. In her second novel, Day offers a heartening glimpse into the immense patience and love required to endure limitations, build..... More
Taunton, 10/02/2012. From the Publisher; Millions of baby boomers are approaching the golden years. While it's a marker worth celebrating, it can also be a reminder of uncertain times ahead. How will I manage? Can I stay in my home? "The Accessible Home "goes beyond ramps and grab-bars to help..... More
Timber Press, 05/15/2013. From the Publisher: Succulent plants are easy to grow and design with once you know the basics. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal guide for gardeners, crafters, and DIYers looking for an introduction to these trendy, low-maintenance..... More
Storey Press, 08/15/2015. From the Publisher: If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array..... More
Rizzoli, 02/21/12. From the Publisher: This accessible book is a visual guide to understanding and identifying architectural styles and engineering techniques of all types of bridges, from ancient Roman arch bridges and nineteenth-century truss bridges prevalent in the United States, to the latest high-design cantilever and suspension bridges of..... More
ANR, 01/15/2015. From the Publisher: Since it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here -- completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos..... More
Candlewick Press, 03/10/2015. From the Publisher: Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never..... More
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 10/20/2020. A comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to planting a garden from scratch- Fully illustrated with detailed step-by-steps and inspirational gardening ideas- Detailed beginner's guide to garden design, including step-by-step instructions for simple hard landscaping such as building a raised bed, creating a...... More
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 05/04/2021. This extensively revised new edition of his Complete Gardener, first published in 2003, brings you right up-to-date on how Monty gardens today - and his recommendations for you.The most comprehensive, practical, and highly illustrated book Monty has ever written, it covers what he believes are the..... More
RIZZOLI IN, 2022. SF FALL SHOW 2022 FEATURED AUTHORInterior designer David Jimenez has lived and worked in Paris for years, where he's celebrated for his beautifully livable interiors. With a classic and modern style, Jimenez creates the type of chic French-influenced interiors that so many of us aspire to. ..... More
Taunton Press, 09/2020. An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House. The latest edition of the flagship Code Check has arrived. Code Check 9th edition is based on the 2018 IRC, UMC, & UPC, and the 2017 NEC, the most commonly adopted codes in the United States (and the ones..... More
Taunton Press, 4/2019. An Illustrated Guide to the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Code Check Plumbing / Mechanical From the Publishers of Code Check: This latest edition of our Plumbing and HVAC book has been expanded to 48 pages. The book is based on the 2015 IRC and..... More
Taunton Press, 5/1/2023. Paddy Morrissey. Third. FREE SHIPPING for the month of May! From the Publisher:If you are a builder, remodeler, building inspector, or anyone who plays a role in building a home, you know how invaluable a good reference book is for staying on top of codes. Now in..... More
Taunton Press, 12/2020. Michael Casey. From the Publisher; Now in its ninth edition, this timely, invaluable reference guide gives users the information they need to avoid the most common electrical code violations, while emphasizing the central safety principles that underlie the 2020 National Electrical Code. This revised and expanded edition of Code Check Electrical has been completely updated to..... More
Tilbury House Publishers, 01/07/2020. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds..... More
Rizzoli International Publications, 2022. FALL SHOW 2022 FEATURED AUTHORThe first book from Drake/Anderson illustrates the award-winning firm's opulent modernist design with interiors that are as unique and expressive as they are inviting and livable. Principals Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson delight in creating imaginative rooms that emphasize the precious alongside..... More
Princeton Architectural Press, 10/01/2006. From the Publisher: The work of Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig has been called both raw and refined, as well as super-crafted and warm. Kundig's projects, especially his houses, uniquely combine these two seemingly disparate sets of characteristics to produce some of the most inventive structures found..... More
East Bay Muni Utility District, 08/01/2004. From the Publisher: This beautifully photographed 320-page book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. With full color images throughout, the book shows plants in garden settings that blend well with natural surroundings..... More
Sgipping Now! The California Accessibility Reference Manual (CARM) is a quick and easy-to-understand reference guide that presents, delineates and illustrates the requirements of accessibility found in the California Building Code (CBC, 2019) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 2010).Through its clear, user-friendly format and illustrations, the CARM presents the accessibility building..... More