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1 comments about Architecture for the Books.

1. This beautifully designed book explores the latest trends in library architecture by profiling fifty relatively new library construction projects (a handful are renovations with additions). Almost all of these are in the U.S. (the exception being Egypt's Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one in Canada, and three in Australia), and about half are in the Western states, with the rest evenly split between the East Coast and center of the country. In terms of type of library, the majority are public libraries, ranging from huge central branches in cities such as San Francisco, Vancouver, Portland, and Boston, to tiny small town places like the Friend Memorial Library in Maine, and every size in between. There are also a good representation of higher education libraries -- although these seemed much more homogenous and less interesting than the range of styles and materials found in the public library projects. A handful of special collection libraries round out the contents. Each library is displayed in 4-8 pages of very clean layout containing excellent photos, floorplans, and architectural profiles where available, along with brief descriptions (many of which read like they were copied straight from the library's press kit). On the whole, the book is probably of greatest interest to those involved with public libraries, due to the range of designs on offer. If the book has a flaw, it's that it was published in 2003, presumably researched in 2002, and thus is rather behind the times in terms of the importance of the internet in libraries. For example, one writeup enthuses about the patrons' ability to plug their laptops directly into dataports -- which is nice, except that most libraries offer wall-to-wall wireless these days. Still, it's well worth the time of anyone interested in the challenge of creating a function and inviting library.

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1 comments about CATIA V5 Tutorials Mechanism Design & Animation.

1. This book shows a few of the tool bars needed for CATIA. The examples are for simple mechanics such as seen on the cover. The information is interesting; however unless you have the software and are using this book as a beginning CATIA course (and have access to CATIA Version 5, Release 14 & 15) or an upgrade information manual there is nothing unique and/or useful to the casual reader looking for a grasp on what CATIA is.
   
   It does serve a purpose of demystifying the application for people that are unfamiliar with the product. But what a price to pay to find out. A 30 day trial dvd/cd would help this book immensely.

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4 comments about Japan: The Art of Living : A Sourcebook of Japanese Style for the Western Home.

1. If you are looking for examples of the zen and minimalist aspects of Japanese style, then this is the wrong book for you.

   Pluses:
   Some of the pictures are interesting, and I liked many of the cultural aspects of the book.

   Minuses:
   Some of the pictures reminded me of the elaborate and glitzy decor of some Westernized Asian restaurants.

   Recommendation:
   If you are interested in all aspects of Japanese style, this book might interest you. Everyone else should avoid buying this book.




2. i have thouroughy enjoyed it thank u very much it really made my day to see that other people have the same in terests as me n my colleagues



3. Regardless if you want to have a Japanese Tea Room, a Japanese touch, or just like looking at great photographs of Interior Design, you should buy this book.

   I normally don't like books which take elements from one Style, in this case Japanese, and then adapt it for Western use, but here it works very well, thanks to superb and tasteful examples. The authors are also very up-front about it, as the sub-title which does not appear on the cover is "A Sourcebook of Japanese Style for the Western Home".

   In hundreds of excellent photographs we are shown in sections with such titles as: "Light and Space", "Traditional Furniture" and "Japanese Textiles" just how easy it is to give rooms and areas of your home a Japanese touch or feel. I personally like the Style very much because it is subdued, almost austere, yet elegant, and makes much use of natural materials. The book is full of really clever examples of what one can do with space, and the best part is, that for the most part it can be done without great expense. The list of sources of where to buy materials at the end of the book is unfortunately out of date. The copy of the book I have was published in 1990, but many sources should be readily available on the Internet.

   Along with the excellent book "Japanese Style" by Suzanne Slesin, et.al. (at the time of writing out of print), "Japan: The Art of Living" is all you'll need to go Japanese. And lastly before I forget, the price is right.




4. As a an architecture student and in an architecture firm working guy I found this book very helpfull. I like japanese architecture and this book has taught me a way to design interiors in japanese-western way.