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  • American House Styles: A Concise Guide

    John Milnes Baker

    Second edition

    Hardback

    “An engaging historical account and an attractive, practical resource.” —Booklist

  • Bridges: The Spans of North America

    David Plowden

    Revised Edition

    Hardback

    Whether built of stone, brick, wood, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures.

  • The Chair: Rethinking Culture, Body, and Design

    Galen Cranz

    Paperback

    "Engaged in fascinating and useful multidisciplinary research, Cranz is an avatar for body-friendly design. . . . Read [The Chair] and cheer."--Elizabeth Zimmer, Village Voice

  • Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

    Jan Johnsen

    Hardback

    Gardentopia is that rare marriage of the art of landscaping and the technical knowledge of how to compose a landscape—boiled down to readily understood and easily executed actions. This book puts you in the driver’s seat and shows you how to chart the course to your own personal garden utopia.” - Margie Grace, Grace Design Associates

  • The Guide to the Art of Rockefeller Center

    Christine Roussel, Thomas Hoving

    Paperback

    The first easy-to-navigate illustrated guidebook to the wonderful sculptures, murals, bas-reliefs, and mosaics of this Art Deco showplace.