Questo autore è specializzato in articoli approfonditi che indagano gli estremi della mente, del corpo e del comportamento umano. La sua scrittura si addentra negli aspetti complessi della psicologia umana e del processo decisionale. Si concentra sulla comprensione del perché le persone intelligenti commettano errori stupidi e su come prendere decisioni più sagge. Il suo lavoro offre ai lettori uno sguardo penetrante sui meccanismi psicologici che influenzano le nostre azioni.
David Robson, a close friend of Bawa for over thirty years, brings his expertise as a Professor of Architecture at the University of Brighton and a Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore. His deep knowledge and personal insights provide a unique perspective on Bawa's architectural contributions and legacy.
Anjalendran's approach to architecture emphasizes the exploration of spatial relationships and their dynamic interactions. He delves into the ways spaces are defined, shaped, and interrelated, blurring the lines between interior and exterior environments. This perspective reveals a deeper understanding of how architecture can create harmonious connections within the built environment.
Tells a story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis, and their exquisite gardens, Brief and Lunuganga, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka. This book begins with a largely photographic overview of the country's natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa's sensitive treatment of architecture.
If you want to fly an aeroplane with a conventional undercarriage, this title tells you how in a simple, clearly illustrated way. It begins with the theory and dynamics of the tailwheel aeroplane and then describes the piloting techniques needed to safely fly this configuration.
The Smalltalk-80 system is an integrated, graphical, and interactive programming environment with capabilities for producing highly functional contact with personal computer systems. This book introduces the Smalltalk-80 approach to information representation and manipulation; it also provides an overview of the syntax of the language. This book is intended for programmers or programming language designers interested in the Smalltalk-80 language and its development environment on a particular kind of hardware system. It assumes that the reader is familiar with at least one programming language and with sequencing of instruction in a computer.
This book is designed to tempt you to explore the wonderful world of aerobatic flight. It shows the basic maneuvers in simple diagrams and the techniques for those maneuvers are clearly explained. It also provides an introduction to the effects of the forces of maneuvering flight on the aircraft structure and on the pilot's body. Aerobatics represent the most satisfying form of visual flight and can be both challenging and rewarding. The scope is unlimited. The important proviso is that you learn the basics thoroughly and from someone who enjoys and knows aerobatics. Choose the training aircraft and school carefully and try to fly regularly.
Examines the history of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp in occupied Poland, including the events that led up to it establishment, as well as the aftermath of its liberation.
This manual deals with the multi-engine piston and is aimed at those embarking on their first Type Endorsement on a multi-engined aircraft.
New in paperback, a companion to Thames & Hudson's successful Bawa monograph that presents the most appealing `tropical modern' work produced over the last decade.
Answers some important questions about Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's pre-eminent architect, and his legacy. This book offers a site-by-site tour of 45 of his buildings scatterd throughout Sri Lanka, many are considered pilgrimage sites by up-and-coming architects, designers and lay people interested in his extraordinary and enduring talent.