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A practical guide to research-just for architects
From searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master in order to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral issues that arise in their work.
This book's unique coverage of research methods is specifically targeted to help professional designers and researchers better conduct and understand research. Part I explores basic research issues and concepts, and includes chapters on relating theory to method and design to research. Part II gives a comprehensive treatment of specific strategies for investigating built forms. In all, the book covers seven types of research, including historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation and modeling, logical argumentation, and case study and mixed methods.
Complete with real-life examples of how good research can be used from project inception to completion, Architectural Research Methods is an essential reference for architecture students and researchers as well as architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and building product manufacturers. ... Read more

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GREAT resource
This is a GREAT resource for students in the design professions, even if their thesis is not a design thesis. It has great examples and explains how to utilize built works, not just written works in research. It is very helpful for undergraduate students with little to no research experience. A truly invaluable source of information for architecture/landscape architecture/urban design and planning/interior design students.

Libro excelente
Este libro es de mucha ayuda para entender los metodos de investigacion, especialmente en el campo de la arquitectura.Ha sido de mucha ayuda para mi trabajo de investigacion.

Great Book
This is a great book that fills a gap in architectural education. it tries to cover a wide range of issues. The effort is appreciated and to a great extend successful

Architectural Research Methods
This is a good overall text for anyone working in or towards a graduate degree in architecture or landscape architecture.

Uphill Reading
As a graduate student taking my first official course in research methods, I was disappointed.The language and structure of this book could have been made a lot easier to follow. I would have appreciated, for example, more frequent subheadings and listing of points.Because of the lack of, the book is difficult to skim or pick and choose sections to read; expect to read thoroughly.Some of the examples in the book were questionable -especially the chapter on experimental and quasi-experimental research.The frequent diagrams were also lacking in clarity.I think that the text could have been half as long and still conveyed the same amount of information.Redundancy aside, I did (with much caffeinated effort) gain a broad understanding of several research strategies and tactics.The book is not a comprehensive guidebook for conducting research based on particular research methods; it is merely a broad introduction or clarification of various strategies.However, it frequently suggests comprehensive texts for further reading if you are so inclined. ... Read more

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Name Painting Kit includes two books; The Art of Name Painting and How to Name Paint also the set of supplies. ... Read more

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The fascinating art of Name Painting is a recent introduction to the United States. In New York City, where many Name Painters now work, the practice of this art dates back less than 10 years. But in China, where this activity originated, its history is thousands of years old. Although it developed from Chinese calligraphy, Name Painting has completely evolved and now stands alone as a form of art. The colors, the images, the constantly changing nature of Name Painting, and its emphasis on unique expression make it unlike any other kind of artistic creation. If you have ever seen someone name painting, you will always remember the experience. Both children and adults are mesmerized watching the quick, fluid movements of Name Painters painting a person s name with colorful figures and objects, using water-based paints. People of all ages are thrilled to receive a banner with the letters of their name hand painted in a style of this art form.Now everyone can learn how to Name Paint with this book, How to Name Paint, and the kit of supplies from NPA Party Productions. Whether you are a child or an adult, you ll be surprised at how easy and enjoyable Name Painting is. It may become your favorite hobby!This book will help both beginners and more advanced individuals develop and perfect their Name Painting skills. The kit has all the tools you need to make impressive, personalized works of art.Name Paintings have many uses. Give them as gifts to family and friends. Hand them out at parties and special events as party favors and souvenirs. Besides people s names, you can name paint words and sayings. You can also decorate walls with this attractive, vibrant art form. Do you need a sign or want to display a company s name? Try name painting it. Name Paintings will be popular, appreciated, and attract attention, however, you use them. Think up new purposes for this traditional art. Whatever you create, it s sure to be a hit.Although there are wonderful examples of Name Painting art on the pages of this book, you should use this book as a guide to develop your own style of Name Painting. Don t just copy the designs inside. Let your creativity roam free. In Name Painting, your artistic goal should be to express yourself and create works that are uniquely yours. ... Read more

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A good and interesting way to paint your name
How to Name Paint is a step-by-step introduction to the art of name painting using art forms for the letters of the English alphabet that both children and adults will enjoy. The book contains step by step instructions to the author who is trained in China and the example creations are indeed very appealing. You can see sample pages of the book and other books, kits by the same author at her website, [...]

I enjoyed looking at her art creations, though I did not try out anything myself.

In her companion book, Each letter of the alphabet is painted in five different styles in The Art of Name Painting (76 pages Softcover ISBN-13: 978-9791979-0-1 8.5 x 11 inches)

If you enjoy art, esp. painting, you can certainly go for this fun activity.

'User friendly' instructions and illustrative examples
Name Painting has its origins in ancient Chinese calligraphy but is a relatively recent arrival to the United States having debut in New York City only a decade ago. The colors, images, and constantly evolving nature have elevated Name Painting to the status of a fine art form. Now with Linda Wang's unique and imaginative artistry, 'user friendly' instructions and illustrative examples, children and adults can learn how to create wonderful visual images using Name Painting techniques to transform a person's name into colorful figures and objects using water-based paints. Anyone can quickly and easily acquire the basic skills needed to transform anyone's name into true works of art. ... Read more

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Now everyone can learn how to name paint with the first books ever about Name Painting. With The Art of Name Painting from NPA Party Productions, you will be amazed at how soon you can create beautiful, personalized gifts for friends and families. Name Painting is a fun hobby for both children and adults. Each letter of the alphabet is painted in five different styles in The Art of Name Painting. ... Read more

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A young woman whose pampered and sheltered life is shattered when she falls victim to a car jacking. Her kidnapper forces her on a terrifying, yet reflective journey involving violence and murder. From each other's strengths, both reexamine the world they've created for themselves and deal with weaknesses they've never before owned up to. Initially, desperate to escape, she gradually finds herself falling in love with her car jacker and becoming stronger, braver and wiser. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from International Social Science Review, published by Pi Gamma Mu on March 22, 2009. The length of the article is 1179 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hsu, Carolyn L. Creating Market Socialism: How Ordinary People are Shaping Class and Status in China.(Book review)
Author: Linda Q. Wang
Publication: International Social Science Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2009
Publisher: Pi Gamma Mu
Volume: 84Issue: 1-2Page: 94(2)

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Title: Creating globally competitive and innovative products: China's next Olympic challenge.
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Date: June 22, 2008
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Title: Mixon, Gregory. The Atlanta Riot: Race, Class, and Violence in a New South City.(Book review)
Author: Linda Q. Wang
Publication: International Social Science Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 81Issue: 1-2Page: 87(3)

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This digital document is an article from International Social Science Review, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 1113 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Schneider, Michael. The Distribution of Wealth.(Book Review)
Author: Linda Q. Wang
Publication: International Social Science Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 80Issue: 3-4Page: 184(3)

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This digital document is an article from International Social Science Review, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 952 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Renshon, Stanley A. The 50% American: Immigration and National Identity in an Age of Terror.(Book review)
Author: Linda Q. Wang
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Date: September 22, 2006
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Title: China: competitive myths and realities.
Author: David Ahlstrom
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Date: September 22, 2006
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Title: Curtis, Sarah. Health and Inequality: Geographical Perspectives.(Book Review)
Author: Linda Q. Wang
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For some time now, C-arm fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections have been performed widely for both the diagnosis and management of spinal and paraspinal pain. Despite this common use, many residents and pain fellows do not receive formal training in the anatomy of the vertebral column as it relates to radiographic imaging,nor do they receive any training in fluoroscopic imaging. While books do exist on the subject, they only show the final needle position for spinal injections, and offer very limited instruction.

The Handbook of C-Arm Fluoroscopy-Guided Spinal Injections provides residents and fellows with a handbook that illustrates spinal injections in a step-by step fashion, while also describing fluoroscopic imaging and spinal anatomy as they relate to spinal injections, including the manipulation of the C-arm fluoroscope that is required in order to obtain ideal images for the performance of injections.

Based on a lengthy study of the relationships between skeletal models, the matching fluoroscopic image, and the desired needle placement in the cervical, lumbar, and sacral spinal regions, the text recreates those images that effectively demonstrate the relationships between the angle of the x-ray beam and the spinal column. Those chapters describing the fluoroscopic imaging of the cervical, lumbar, and sacral spine, provide details on how the trainee would go about obtaining the views needed to approach the spine in a safe and effective manor at each level.

The book also provides comprehensive information on performing stellate and lumbar sympathetic injections using fluoroscopy, taking readers through step-by-step approaches to each of the sympathetic blocks, while offeringinsights into how to ascertain the correct needle position at each level.

Simply and succinctly written, The Handbook of C-Arm Fluoroscopy-Guided Spinal Injections provides the field of pain management with a useful teaching aide for residents and fellows striving to improve their skills in the performance of spinal injections.


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A necessary addition to your library
I perform invasive fluoroscopic pain blocks but am relatively new.This is a superb book with many illustrations and photos.I have carried it every day to work and refer to it always.Very experienced practitioners may find it too simple-not me.I love the book.

excellent intro to pain mgmt
I'm an RN working in an ambulatory surgery center and wanted to better understand the procedures I was assisting with.This book is compact and loaded with excellent pictures as well as details regarding many procedures--including all that we perform @ my work! Includes indications/symptoms leading to choice of intervention.Also, overview of the mechanics of the C-arm, and lead safety. While directed towards individuals in training, (MD's), I still feel this book has suited me well.Not 5 stars, ONLY because it's focus is not RN's/assistants, not a poor reflection on the title!

Not a do-it-yourself guide!
While pictures and text are generally good, coverage of anatomic variations, new imaging technique and advanced practice techniques is limited.This book,while useful as background for the novice, remains inadequate as a primary guide for the inexperienced physician.Experienced physicians may find its scope and depth insufficient for their purposes.Reading the book does not substitute for the performance of such procedures on cadavers or patients under the guidance of an experienced physician such as would be acquired in formal residency or fellowship training or in approved CME courses.

Excellent Manual of Pain Management
A small but concise book that guides pain intervention specialist in doing the right procedure.An excellent book for the Master Neurosurgery(USM) residents and those subspecializing in pain therapy.The instructions are straight to the point.I recommend this to any residents involved in pain management. ... Read more

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This is the third volume in a series of collected speeches by Dr Goh Keng Swee, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in Singapore. These speeches, made between 1978 to 1994, reflect on the process of industrialisation in East Asia, with special emphasis on Singapore's dynamic economic growth. They offer invaluable insight into the workings of some of the world's fastest growing economies. This reissue features a new introduction. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Environmental Health Perspectives, published by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on September 1, 2010. The length of the article is 8334 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Vulnerability-based spatial sampling stratification for the National Children's Study, Worcester County, Massachusetts: capturing health-relevant environmental and sociodemographic variability.(Children's Health)(Report)
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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on August 1, 2010. The length of the article is 2504 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bat rabies in Massachusetts, USA, 1985-2009.(DISPATCHES)
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Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Rajmond Debevec, Juan Giha, Wang Yifu, Harald Stenvaag, Ragnar Skanåker, Linda Thom, Luciano Giovannetti, Malcolm Cooper, Stephen Petterson, Xu Haifeng, Eric Swinkels, Francisco Boza, Pat Spurgin, Mauri Röppänen, Siri Landsem, Corneliu Ion, Goran Maksimović, Matthew Dryke, Wu Xiaoxuan, Li Yuwei, Philippe Heberlé, Helmut Bellingrodt, Agathi Kassoumi, John Primrose. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Rajmond Debevec was born in Postojna, Slovenia, a part of the former Yugoslavia, on March 29, 1963. He became involved in shooting sports in 1971 and became a member of Junior national team in 1979. He won his first medal in 1980 by participating in Junior European Championship with air rifle. He represented Yugoslavia at the Olympic Games in 1984 ... Read more