Author: Christopher Harbo
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515892441
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Author: Matthew Kirchhoff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737492801
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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The book contains scores of helpful tips to guide you on the path to building a dream getaway cabin. Decades of cabin-building experience are on display in each of 50 short chapters, presented in conversational style with a touch of humor. Part 1 of the book is devoted to the search for land-- what attributes to look for, and how to find hidden beauty and rare value. Part 2 is about cabin building, with the focus on hand-crafted cabins that are easy, distinctive, and economical. You will find pithy advice on everything from siting, to design, to foundation, floor, roof, doors, windows, finishes and more. Part 3 guides cabin living-- heating, cooking, lighting, acquiring water and dealing with waste-- what you need to make a simple off-grid cabin function efficiently and comfortably. And Part 4 leads you to other resources-- the best books, suppliers, and on-line tools that will help ensure your success. Sprinkled among the chapters are short stories that relate unusual experiences and lessons learned over the authors' lifetimes of cabin living, from the Hamptons to Alaska. David Stiles's beautiful hand-drawn illustrations grace the pages throughout. The writing informs, inspires, and delights, making this that rare how-to book that is hard to put down.

Author: Geoff Manaugh
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374710287
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 199

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A “deeply researched and brilliantly written” blueprint to the criminal possibilities in the world all around us (Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine). At the core of A Burglar’s Guide to the City is an unexpected and thrilling insight: how any building transforms when seen through the eyes of someone hoping to break into it. Studying architecture the way a burglar would, Geoff Manaugh takes readers through walls, down elevator shafts, into panic rooms, and out across the rooftops of an unsuspecting city. Encompassing nearly two thousand years of heists and break-ins, the book draws on the expertise of reformed bank robbers, FBI special agents, private security consultants, the LAPD Air Support Division, and architects past and present. Whether discussing how to pick padlocks, climb the walls of high-rise apartments, find gaps in a museum’s surveillance routine, or discuss home invasions in ancient Rome, A Burglar’s Guide to the City ensures readers will never enter a bank again without imagining how to loot the vault, or walk down the street without planning the perfect getaway. Praise for A Burglar’s Guide to the City “This burglar’s guide isn’t for ordinary smash-and-grab burglars, it’s for the rest of us—who steal in, steal out, and get away with glorious dreams. A spectacularly fun read.” —Robert Krulwich, cohost of Radiolab “Who knew that urban studies could be so riveting? Geoff Manaugh excels at finding new, illicit, and fresh angles on a subject as loved as it is overexposed—the city. In his new book, elegant, perverse, sinuous supervillains maneuver and master the city like parkour champions. I see the TV series already.” —Paola Antonelli, design curator, MoMA

Author: Leah Konen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593085442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401

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The perfect girls' weekend turns deadly in this twisty unforgettable thriller that is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Riley Sager. A girls' weekend to die for. New friends Sam, Margaret and Diana are thrilled to be getting out of the city for a girls’ weekend—they’ve bonded over their messy divorces, and every mile on the odometer feels like another step towards putting their exes in the past. But when car trouble halfway into their trip strands them in the most unlikely of mountain towns, they come face-to-face with the hurts and betrayals they were so desperate to leave behind. When Diana doesn't return home after a night out, Sam and Margaret's search for her reveals just how little they know about their friend. As eerie coincidences and secrets begin to pile up, and an ex-boyfriend arrives in the tiny town, the women realize that their detour may not have been a mistake...and that someone wants to guarantee that they never make it out.

Author: Dale Mulfinger
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781561585991
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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Discover 24 houses designed and built for the pursuit of recreation. Organized according to four distinct outdoor settings: the plains and hills, along the coast, in the mountain, and by the lakes. Design requirements dictated by activities, environment, and site and illustrated with over 225 collor photos.

Author: Christopher Harbo
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515882764
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Tom the cat tries to impress his girlfriend at the local carnival, but much to his vexation, Jerry the mouse keeps thwarting Tom's plans.

Author: Christopher Harbo
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 151589200X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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In a nearly wordless beginning graphic novel, housecat Tom dreams of becoming rich as the Internet's next meme sensation but Jerry the mouse has other plans, including stealing Jerry's cell phone.

Author: Zoje Stage
Publisher: Mulholland Books
ISBN: 0316242705
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289

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In this terrifying novel from the bestselling "master of the psychological thriller" and author of Baby Teeth (Entertainment Weekly), three friends set off on a hike into the Grand Canyon—only to discover it's not so easy to leave the world behind. “Stage is a writer with a gift for the lyrical and the frightening . . . Getaway feels original, and very scary.” —The New York Times Book Review It was supposed to be the perfect week away . . . Imogen and Beck, two sisters who couldn't be more different, have been friends with Tilda since high school. Once inseparable, over two decades the women have grown apart. But after Imogen survives a traumatic attack, Beck suggests they all reunite to hike deep into the Grand Canyon’s backcountry. A week away, secluded in nature . . . surely it’s just what they need. But as the terrain grows tougher, tensions from their shared past bubble up. And when supplies begin to disappear, it becomes clear secrets aren’t the only thing they’re being stalked by. As friendship and survival collide with an unspeakable evil, Getaway becomes another riveting thriller from a growing master of suspense and a “literary horror writer on the rise” (BookPage). "You won’t blink until you read the last line.” —Publishers Weekly “A chilling thriller that will definitely make you lose sleep at night.” —PopSugar “I’ve been waiting for a thriller to capture the emotional depth of women for years. . . . I can’t recommend Getaway enough.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives and The Wrong Family “Tense, unpredictable, and utterly compelling, Stage’s complex story of friendship and survival is a must-read.” —Karen Dionne, New York Times bestselling author of The Marsh King's Daughter “A harrowing, heart-pounding thrill ride.”—Rachel Harrison, author of The Return

Author: Charlotte Byrd
Publisher: Byrd Book Llc
ISBN: 1632251493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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“Amazing. Scintillating. Drama times 10. Love and heartbreak. They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you, but that’s not true in this book.” (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From USA Today Bestselling author with over 1 million books comes a new addictive romance that you won’t be able to put down. Tyler used to be rich and powerful but he is now living a lie. He was convicted of murders he didn’t commit. When he escapes from prison, he comes to see me: his childhood friend. We haven't been in contact for years, but I never stopped thinking about him. At first, anger rushes through me. Why is he here? Who does he think he is? But then familiar feelings return. When I open my mouth to yell at him, our lips touch and I can't pull away. Tyler needs my help, but that means leaving everything about my normal life behind to become a fugitive. What happens if I don't have a choice? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A second chance romance like no other!” (Goodreads) Praise for Charlotte Byrd “Extremely captivating, sexy, steamy, intriguing, and intense!” ★★★★★ “BEST AUTHOR YET! Charlotte has done it again! There is a reason she is an amazing author and she continues to prove it! I was definitely not disappointed in this series!!” ★★★★★ “LOVE!!! I loved this book and the whole series!!! I just wish it didn't have to end. I am definitely a fan for life!!! ★★★★★ “Addictive and impossible to put down.” ★★★★★ “What a magnificent story from the 1st book through book 6 it never slowed down always surprising the reader in one way or the other. Nicholas and Olive's paths crossed in a most unorthodox way and that's how their story begins it's exhilarating with that nail biting suspense that keeps you riding on the edge the whole series. You'll love it!” ★★★★★ “What is Love Worth. This is a great epic ending to this series. Nicholas and Olive have a deep connection and the mystery surrounding the deaths of the people he is accused of murdering is to be read. Olive is one strong woman with deep convictions. The twists, angst, confusion is all put together to make this worthwhile read.” ★★★★★ “Fast-paced romantic suspense filled with twists and turns, danger, betrayal, and so much more.” ★★★★★ “Decadent, delicious, & dangerously addictive!” - Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Titillation so masterfully woven, no reader can resist its pull. A MUST-BUY!” - Bobbi Koe, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Captivating!” - Crystal Jones, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Sexy, secretive, pulsating chemistry…” - Mrs. K, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Charlotte Byrd is a brilliant writer. I've read loads and I've laughed and cried. She writes a balanced book with brilliant characters. Well done!” -Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Hot, steamy, and a great storyline.” - Christine Reese ★★★★★ “My oh my....Charlotte has made me a fan for life.” - JJ, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Wow. Just wow. Charlotte Byrd leaves me speechless and humble… It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Once you pick it up, you won't put it down.” - Amazon Review ★★★★★ “ Intrigue, lust, and great characters...what more could you ask for?!” - Dragonfly Lady ★★★★★

Author: Laura May Todd
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789401478328
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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- Contemporary cabins, minimalist refuges and colorful cottages, all designed to conjure up a world of well-lived escape - Architects, designers and homeowners explore the 'how to' aspect of what makes the perfect getaway - Design and interiors that feel authentic, lived-in, comforting and inspirational This lavishly illustrated book of getaway homes is filled with lush photographs that illustrate the taste and soul of both the home owner and the designer. With inspiring interiors, along with how-to advice on creating the perfect escape, this book profiles seven types of retreat: contemporary cabins that offer a modern take on forest dwelling; minimalist refuges that are both spare and soulful; dramatic decor hideways; colorful cottages filled with art; reimagined farmhouses; coastal hideouts from the seaside to the jungle; and high concept homes in far-flung locations.