A guide to constructing an adobe home, from design to plumbing to landscaping.

"When it comes to building, Minecraft construction allows for endless possibilities. Readers will learn all about Minecraft materials and different ways to play and will also be introduced to a real-life job construction job"--

Celebrates the skilled women and men who work to see the plans of architects, engineers, and designers brought to life.

"An expanded and updated edition of the classic guide for backyard builders covers all the issues: use, cost, placement, difficulty, and construction basics; and provides detailed illustrations, plans and commonsense advice. Easy-to-follow shed designs with loads of color examples. The new edition of this classic do-it-yourself guide for backyard builders now contains more material and photographs than ever. Sheds helps the do-it-yourself builder...

A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key.

COVID-19 has not only created health crisis but also swiftly leading towards an economic crisis. Many people have already lost their jobs. Opportunities are shrinking, which means highly competitive market. You need to put in more effort in your job search ever than before. If you are a College/University graduate, and anxiously looking for a job, or if you feel stagnant and stuck, and aspiring for a career move, this book is for you. Sometimes you...

In this first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords. He shares...

"The first architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the straw bale renaissance were excited by the energy conservation, resource recycling, and affordability of this rediscovered building material. As their movement evolved, however, it became apparent that the elegant simplicity of straw had also enabled its practitioners to tap into an undiscovered creative aquifer." "Athena and Bill Steen, co-authors of The Straw Bale House (Chelsea Green,...

Ben is unhappy at the prospect of leaving his home and friends and moving to another country, until a dream helps him realize the importance of the work he and his parents will be doing for Habitat for Humanity.