Sukhen Chatterjee, “The Design of Modern Steel Bridges”
Wiley-Blackwell | 2003 | ISBN: 0632055111 | 224 pages | PDF | 2,2 MB
Bridges are great symbols of mankind’s conquest of space. They are a monument to his vision and determination, but these alone are not enough. An appreciation of the mathematical theories underlying bridge design is essential to resist the physical forces of nature and gravity.
The object of this book is to explain firstly the nature of the problems associated with the building of bridges with steel as the basic material, and then the theories that are available to tackle them. Read the rest of this entry
Tolkien’s World: Paintings of Middle-Earth By J. R. R. Tolkien, Inger Edelfeldt, Tony Galuidi, Roger Garland, Robert Goldsmith, Michael Hague and more
Publisher: MJF Books 1998 | 144 Pages | ISBN: 1567312489 | PDF | 43 MB
The fantastical world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth is a land of rugged valleys and strange gothic forests inhabited by wizards and goblins. This world comes to life within the vast vaults of our imagination–and it may unnerve devotees of The Hobbit, Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings to physically encounter this world in paint and paper. Can the full evilness of Smaug, that demon of jaws and fire, ever be reproduced in a picture? Thankfully and reassuringly, Tolkien’s World does not denigrate our very personal conceptions of this place in any way. An array of talented artists conjure up brilliant images on canvas, inspired by specific passages from the texts. Alan Lee’s style is whimsical and enticing–his landscapes of Mount Doom and Tol Brandir are enveloped in a foggy veil, the elf lady Galadriel glows in an strange light standing “tall and pale.” In contrast, John Howe’s works are bold and dramatic, reflecting terrifying encounters with trolls, dragons, and creatures of “sting and of claws.” These and other fabled paintings only add to our dreams of Middle-earth.
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Bruce Lee’s Fighting Method, Vol. 4: Advanced Techniques (Bruce Lee’s Fighting Method)
By Bruce LeePublisher: Black Belt Communications ( 1977-12-01 ) | 128 pages | ISBN: 0897500539 | PDF | 15 MB
This book presents the advanced techniques. Chapters include hand techniques, attacks with kicks, counters, tactics. Fully illustrated BEST SELLER! Read the rest of this entry
The Origami Bible By Nick Robinson
Publisher: North Light Books 2004-04-01 | 144 Pages | ISBN: 1581805179 | PDF | 91 MB
In this guide, author Nick Robinson focuses on mastery of the intricate technique of origami, easily showing readers how designs are created, the creative process involved, and how existing works can be adapted into new designs.
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Rick Beech “The Practical Illustrated Encyclopedia of Origami: The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding”
Lorenz Books | English | 2009 | ISBN: 0754819825 | 264 pages | PDF | 103 MB
Origami is intricate and delicate, amusing and entertaining, beautiful yet inexpensive, and made from one of man’s most versatile creations. Read the rest of this entry
