The only comprehensive guide to wood specifically for landscape architects. Wood; with its unique warmth and richness; takes us back to the roots of our building heritage and back to the landscape. Lightweight; simple; and clean to work with; it is one of the most versatile building materials; and-thanks in part to its natural origin-one that is also especially well-suited to the designed landscape. Wood in the Landscape gives you the information you need to exploit woods full potential in your design work. The first comprehensive guide to the properties; use; selection; and installation of woodwritten from the landscape architects perspective; it is destined to become a staple in your practice. Wood in the Landscape provides full; detailed coverage of all relevant technical aspects of working with wood-including the physical properties and characteristics of wood as well as finishes; fasteners; and adhesives. It examines the construction methodologies used to build a range of common structures; from fences and decking to gazebos and bridges; and shows how to avoid common problems that can adversely affect durability - particularly important when it comes to outdoor settings. Generously supplemented with over 100 photographs and illustrations; Wood in the Landscape is a terrific source of ideas that will inspire you to explore the many exciting possibilities for using wood to enhance your landscape designs. Wood in the Landscape is an invaluable resource for landscape architects; landscape designers; and architects who provide site-planning services.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lively Readable Prose Resurrects a Forgotten Formidible GeniusBy Arthur W. CampbellForbes thoroughly documented story of the "greatest comedian on the American stage" delivers the most sensitive; nuanced; and contextualized biography Ive ever read. Savoring the authors spirited syntax; the reader is transported to periods and places in American life largely ignored by conventional historians . Not only does the author portray the extraordinary life of this talented; tortured; and misunderstood genius; she does so while illuminating the political and cultural times in which Bert Williams lived. In so doing Forbes has made an additional contribution to scholarship: She has crafted a compellingly original history of show business in America.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A lengthy introduction . . .By Mark S. Crawford"Introducing Bert Williams" was; to me; a rather lengthy read as an introduction. The book wasnt as biographical about Williams the person; as it was about Williams the performer. I retained three main themes; 1) Williams was universally praised as an outstanding comedian; 2) he was timid; passive; and lacked the assertiveness his partner; George Walker; possessed; and 3) he was uncomfortable speaking for his race. These themes are well researched and supported and presented many times over - almost in every chapter.In addition; each chapter included many detailed accounts of shows; reactions; song lyrics; and back stories of people and events. There were sometimes so many details and explanations that it was distracting and I had to remind myself the subject of the book.For me; what was missing was insight to the man himself. His childhood is mentioned; but its inclusion seems obligatory. His personal life as an adult is scantly mentioned. It was a lengthy read for so few high points - of which succinct details can be found on the Internet. To be commentary about a man of the theater; there was no drama; no climax; no pathos.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I so enjoyed this book the history of theatreBy Barbara E. KlagI so enjoyed this book the history of theatre. Bert Williams has been somewhat mislabeled by African America; but he survived became one of the stars of Broadway "Negro" Theatre of the time. He was such a positive roll model for all in his generosity acting style. Well packaged for safe delivery. Thank You. bk
