Five projects explained clearly, step-by-step through drawings and black-and- white and color photographs. Woven into the instructions is historical background that gives the ships and bottles greater interest and authenticity. The modeler is led slowly through the steps to create this legendary art form.
Whether you intend to add flair to your office presentation or charm to your model train set, this book will give you professional insight into designing and producing architectural models--with truly spectacular results. This book is a primer for the design, construction, and presentation of the three-dimensional model from conceptual drawings. Ideal for use inside or outside the classroom, the process begins with the construction of a cube and tetrahedron, and moves on to encompass manufactured modules, a commercial building, a single-story house, and a city rowhouse. Landscaping and presentation details are also provided to make your creations look their absolute best. Beautiful photography illustrates the step-by-step instructions for the beginning projects, as well as a colorful gallery of more complex designs that will excite and inspire you. These projects are a wonderful combination of the precision of model-building and the limitlessness of your creativity.
If you've ever thought that the great debates in cycling were too often black and white, then this is a book for you. Marco Pastonesi's portrayal of Marco Pantani avoids the extremes to paint a true picture of the man as he really was - compelling, complicated, and totally unique.
A fully authorized celebration of renowned Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion cyclist Fabian Cancellara. Curated and with commentary by Cancellara himself, this is a richly illustrated book showcasing the best photographs from throughout his career. Cancellara is one of the greatest cyclists of the last decade--he conquered the hearts of many cycle fans around the world. 2016, his last year as a professional cyclist, saw him win gold in the Olympic men's individual time trial and, such is his status in world cycling, the Tour de France was rerouted in his honor through his home town in Switzerland. Featuring 20 key career moments, chosen and described by Fabian, this is a very personal and highly illuminating book. This is the official "goodbye" to his fans and celebration of the key moments of his marvelous career.
This textbook is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the principles and practices underlying the use of large language corpora in exploratory learning and English language teaching and research.
