An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes; architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects; engineers; and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed; and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings. • User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy • The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself • Nearly 900 illustrations; by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching; visualize and explain the codes • Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code This book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Even the non-musician can enjoy this well written biographyBy JasonI just finished reading this book - loved it. I have; of late; fallen in love with classical music. Its all I listen to in the car and at work. I felt it was time to learn more about one of my favorite composers; and this book was great.Facts I found most interesting:Bach came from a family of talented and respected musiciansHe was an incredibly talented and respected organist. Churches would have him come to examine and inspect their newly built organs. (Makes his organ compositions more interesting)He had 20 children (from two wives - the first died suddenly of illness) 10 made it to adulthood. While living in Leipzig his family lived in a large home by the times standards - 803 square feet!Much of Bachs work was lost after his death. He divided his manuscripts among his four musical children; and only Carl Philipp Emanuel managed his inherited music with care - the others sold theirs piecemeal.I am completely un-educated when it comes to the technical side of the music; so a lot of the discussion of the music itself went over my head. Still; I enjoyed the book immensely.11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Impressive!By rodboomboomWolff certainly has done the research and then written a passionate account of this "learned musician" for the ages. Among the fine qualities of this biography is a clear; concise writing style with erudite thinking demonstrated sorting out the historical sources surrounding Bachs life.Tracing his life chronologically; the books theme is one of a composer/virtuoso/organ expert who develops out of self-interest and passion for music and especially his family background of musicians. He certainly had some ins because of this family heritage; but certainly on the same hand earned his way by his demonstrated abilities on the organ; pipe organ construction and maintenance and finally composition.Revolutionizing the music craft by his counterpoint and harmonization; his influence both to those who come after him including his two older sons; this man continues to play vital role in unfolding world of music.Minor missing element which certainly is understandable for the non-theologically inclined is the major influence that Bachs theology played in his music. From the surviving Cavlov Bible that we have from J.S.; we know this as certainty.41 of 44 people found the following review helpful. dry but readable and insightfulBy Michael J. CashenAfter reading this book I came away with a good understanding of Bachs musical achievements and his concept of what music is all about. This is a very well written and comprehensive look at Bachs music and musical evolution thru life - including his major; longer works (no minuets included) and musical surroundings. It is very well worth reading for its study of Bachs music if you have some technical musical background (more on that later).One small complaint: most of the music titles are given in German only. Since there are hundreds of such cases; it was impractical to do always search for a translation on the internet so Im sure I missed a few points. For example the titles of Bachs first three key teaching works are listed - with only the first in English. Wolff then says that "the carefully coordinated phraseology of all three titles" were impressive!Fortunately; the German version of "The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach" is obvious in meaning but shamefully without translation: for many of us; one of our first piano pieces came from that notebook!Finally; this is not a complaint; but a warning. You will have great difficulty with this book if you dont have some background in musical terminology; notation; and Baroque music history. You should know the meaning of terms like "basso continuo"; "counterpoint"; "thoroughbass" (figured bass); etc. to appreciate the text. For example; there is much discussion of Bachs role in the evolution of the "Fugue". Other forms; such as the "motet" (sacred music not an integral part of the mass) are mentioned without definition. For such a background; I would recommend Kamiens "Music An Appreciation; Ed.8" - or a less expensive alternative that covers music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Period.
