Fundamental Trends in City Development (Urban and Landscape Perspectives)

The Reinvented City reflects on externity, the principal feature of a reinvented city. Three basic trends of the city are investigated; “discomposed”, “generic” and “segregated” phenomena with the loss of the city as a space of social interaction and communication. Important questions are posed: What is the true public sphere in contemporary societies? What is the contemporary public space corresponding to it? In what way can the city project construct contemporary public space?


Fundamental Trends in City Development (Urban and Landscape Perspectives)

Southern Living Courtyards to Country Gardens

The experts at Southern Living magazine reveal the secrets of creating gorgeous lawns, entryways, pool areas, gardens, sidewalks, patios, and gazebos through stunning color photography, crystal-clear diagrams, and straightforward text. More than 25 color diagrams give landscape design ideas at a glance. 225 color photographs.


Southern Living Courtyards to Country Gardens (At Home With Southern Living)

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Photography Essentials

Don’t be camera shy!

The focus is on the basics.


Presented in concise, intuitive style, this guide has everything amateur photographers need to know to produce great images—whether shooting in digital or film. Best of all, each chapter includes FAQs and full-color visual examples to turn good shots into great shots. Professional photographer Mark Jenkinson shares tips and tricks for:

• Understanding how the features and controls affect Photographs
• Making the best use of manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority settings
• Shooting moving objects
• Shooting in bright light or nighttime settings
• Adjusting depth of field
• Improving composition and lighting
• Choosing the best format for storing digital images


The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Photography Essentials