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 | All My Sons: A Drama in 3 Acts Product# 460679912 Selling for $12 "Joe Keller and Herbert Deever, partners in a machine shop during the war, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went on to make a tot of money. In a work of tremendous power, a love affair between Keller's son, Chris, and Ann Deever, Herbert's daughter, the bitterness of George Keller, who returns from the war to find his father in prison and his father's partner free, and the reaction of a son to his father's guilt escalate toward a climax of electrifying intensity. Winner of the Drama Critics' Award for Best New Play in 1947, All My Sons established Arthur Miller as a leading voice in the American theater. All My Sons introduced, themes that thread through Miller's work as a whole: the relationships between fathers and sons and the conflict between business and personal ethics." |
 | Successful Restaurant Design, 2nd Edition Product# 460680308 Selling for $85 "Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of restaurant design Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition approaches the design of restaurants as a process that begins with a solid understanding of interdependent systems. From the main guest entrance to the rear loading dock, this exemplary resource examines how each of these components functions, both on its own terms and in relation to other components. It explores the different ways in which excellent design optimizes both operational efficiency and the pleasure of the dining experience. Responding to recent market trends, this Second Edition covers the design of theme restaurants, display kitchens, cafeteria foodservice, creative dining concepts, and more. It views restaurant design through the eyes of both customers and management, and it offers helpful insights on restaurant design psychology. Outstanding features of Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition include: *More than 35 all-new case studies of innovative and traditional restaurant designs *Interviews with leading designers, architects, and restaurant owners on how they achieve a successful restaurant design *Expanded coverage of back-of-the-house design issues and solutions *More than 200 illustrations, including a 16-page color insert An indispensable resource for interior designers, architects, and facility planners as well as restaurant owners and managers, Successful Restaurant Design also provides excellent professional preparation for students in these disciplines." |
 | Building Systems for Interior Designers Product# 460680339 Selling for $85 "This book covers technical building systems?Çömechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment?Çöand relevant vocabulary so interior designers can effectively communicate and coordinate with architects and engineers." |
 | Space Planning Basics, 2nd Edition Product# 460680344 Selling for $55 "Space Planning Basics offers a highly visual, step-by-step approach to developing preliminary floor plans. * Substantially revised, including coverage of integration of CAD options in planning process, new exercises, and ADA compliance shown within illustrations. * Provides step-by-step space planning methodology. * Includes programming examples for both small and large commercial spaces (up to 4000 square feet)." |
 | Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner Product# 460680472 Selling for $16.95 "Provides the information you need to get started in watercolour painting. Offering simple advice and more than 70 step-by-step demonstrations, this guide teaches beginners the skills and techniques needed to start painting. It explains how you can paint realistic figures, covering: scale and proportion; mixing convincing skin colours; and more." |
 | The Film Director: Updated for Today's Filmmaker, the Classic, Practical Reference to Motion Picture and Television Techniques, Second Edition Product# 460680690 Selling for $19.95 "A filmmaking guide for beginners explores the careers and working styles of leading directors and offers advice on the technical aspects of directing a film, including budgeting, shooting, staging, camera styles, rehearsing, and editing." |
 | Electra and Other Plays Product# 460686677 Selling for $9.95 Provides translations of five Greek dramas by Euripides. |
| All My Sons: A Drama in 3 Acts Product# 460686792 Selling for $12 "Joe Keller and Herbert Deever, partners in a machine shop during the war, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went on to make a tot of money. In a work of tremendous power, a love affair between Keller's son, Chris, and Ann Deever, Herbert's daughter, the bitterness of George Keller, who returns from the war to find his father in prison and his father's partner free, and the reaction of a son to his father's guilt escalate toward a climax of electrifying intensity. Winner of the Drama Critics' Award for Best New Play in 1947, All My Sons established Arthur Miller as a leading voice in the American theater. All My Sons introduced, themes that thread through Miller's work as a whole: the relationships between fathers and sons and the conflict between business and personal ethics." |
| Successful Restaurant Design, 2nd Edition Product# 460687880 Selling for $85 "Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of restaurant design Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition approaches the design of restaurants as a process that begins with a solid understanding of interdependent systems. From the main guest entrance to the rear loading dock, this exemplary resource examines how each of these components functions, both on its own terms and in relation to other components. It explores the different ways in which excellent design optimizes both operational efficiency and the pleasure of the dining experience. Responding to recent market trends, this Second Edition covers the design of theme restaurants, display kitchens, cafeteria foodservice, creative dining concepts, and more. It views restaurant design through the eyes of both customers and management, and it offers helpful insights on restaurant design psychology. Outstanding features of Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition include: *More than 35 all-new case studies of innovative and traditional restaurant designs *Interviews with leading designers, architects, and restaurant owners on how they achieve a successful restaurant design *Expanded coverage of back-of-the-house design issues and solutions *More than 200 illustrations, including a 16-page color insert An indispensable resource for interior designers, architects, and facility planners as well as restaurant owners and managers, Successful Restaurant Design also provides excellent professional preparation for students in these disciplines." |
 | The Interior Design Business Handbook: A Complete Guide to Profitability, 3rd Edition Product# 460688059 Selling for $70 "A full range of business techniques and strategies for running an interior design practice The Interior Design Business Handbook presents cutting-edge procedures, tools, and techniques for managing a successful interior design business. Filled with essential information presented in an easy-to-use format, this comprehensive reference is an invaluable component of any design firm?ÇÖs daily operations. Extensive revisions in this Third Edition provide the most up-to-date information and administrative strategies for thriving in today?ÇÖs market. Featured topics include: *Technology and its use in the creative practice *The pros and cons of working alone *Creating partnerships with other professionals *Presenting the value of design *Considering the many avenues of income available to design professionals Every technique presented here for handling the challenges of your business has been incorporated by design firms across the country and proven effective. The Interior Design Business Handbook, Third Edition is an essential tool for existing firms looking to streamline their operations as well as new firms working to ensure a successful long-term future." |
| Building Systems for Interior Designers Product# 460688083 Selling for $85 "This book covers technical building systems?Çömechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment?Çöand relevant vocabulary so interior designers can effectively communicate and coordinate with architects and engineers." |
| Space Planning Basics, 2nd Edition Product# 460688118 Selling for $55 "Space Planning Basics offers a highly visual, step-by-step approach to developing preliminary floor plans. * Substantially revised, including coverage of integration of CAD options in planning process, new exercises, and ADA compliance shown within illustrations. * Provides step-by-step space planning methodology. * Includes programming examples for both small and large commercial spaces (up to 4000 square feet)." |
 | Jazz Product# 460767953 Selling for $13.5 "These short, illustrated information books are designed to explore a range of musical topics of interest to 11-14 year olds. Since reading and fact-gathering should never be a substitute for listening to or playing music a number of suggestions for practical work are included, though in some cases these may be only the starting point for the musical work that could be related to a particular topic." |
 | Medical and Dental Space Planning: A Comprehensive Guide to Design, Equipment, and Clinical Procedures, 3rd Edition Product# 460768375 Selling for $215 "This definitive reference offers detailed analyses of more than thirty medical and dental specialties and their respective space planning requirements. New to the third edition is coverage of new medical specialties including reproductive enhancement, LASIX eye surgery, breast care centers, larger ambulatory centers, and medical oncology. It also offers up-to-date information on digital technology-electronic medical records, digital imaging, diagnostic instruments, and networked communications-and how it impacts the design of medical and dental facilities. You'll also find out about recent changes in regulatory agency reviews of office-based surgery practices and ADA compliance." |
 | Routing the Golf Course: The Art & Science That Forms the Golf Journey Product# 460768410 Selling for $90 "Complete with essays and interviews with leading experts, this comprehensive guide presents strategies for creating a golf course routing plan, with coverage of site evaluation, terrain, natural settings, sunlight, wind, finances, psychology, golf strategy, and environmental conditions." |