Describes the different kinds of houses used in various places around the world as a result of people adapting their dwelling to their environment.

A guide to masonry and concrete that explains how to design and build sixty popular masonry projects, including dry-laid stone walls, brick walkways, stucco walls, patios, and indoor and outdoor tile projects.

As she turns eighteen years old, Rachel Verinder inherits from her uncle a large Indian diamond. Unaware of both how her uncle acquired it and how important the stone truly is, Rachel openly demonstrates it to public during her birthday party. A couple of hours later she realizes that the diamond had been stolen... Considered the first full length detective novel in English, The Moonstone is an engrossing story and a must-read for anyone with the...

When Claire Barclay receives news that her beloved stepfather has had a stroke, Claire and her husband, Art, leave New York and fly back to Scotland to care for him during the summer. When their visit makes clear that Leo is no longer capable of living on his own but determined to stay in his beloved old house, they offer to purchase the place from Leo and build him a cottage on the property. But Claire's old flame Jonas Fairweather (who has become...

Contains a comprehensive guide to planning, designing, and building a new home or undertaking the project of remodeling including information on developing a floor plan, heating and air-conditioning, lighting, and landscaping.