Building with straw bales is being embraced by amateurs and professionals for its versatility, comfort, environmental friendliness and high insulation. New methods should expand its growing worldwide popularity. Practical Straw Bale Building describes the best of current practices and introduces new ideas in a practical step-by-step approach, supported by technical data and analysis. Starting from how straw bales are made, it describes the building of both in-fill and load-bearing walls, discusses the properties of materials used to plaster the walls, and details how particular features are incorporated, such as windows, doors, arches, plumbing and electrical
This book is well structured and coherent. It strenght lies providing the reader with a principled framework for the teaching of english to young learners while never losing sight of a practical classroom issues.
Introducing Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP): A Practical Guide
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to psychotherapy and organizational change popular among people keen to live fuller, more successful, and more rewarding lives. Whether you’re a salesperson wanting to close more deals or a teacher who'd like to inspire their pupils, this Introducing Practical Guide is for you.
Practical Furniture Design: From Drawing Board to Smart Construction
Design advice from Fine Woodworking. Written by the country's most respected designers and builders, each article is packed with practical, down-to-earth advice and toughtful insights into the design process.The furniture types include tables, casework, cabinets and chairs, plus a selection of special-purpose furniture.
Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing
The surest route to a happier, more productive life and future. Most of us want to succeed. And most of us want to do the right thing. But we often forget that the way to succeed is by doing the right thing, as Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe remind us in Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing.
