Böcker av John Allan

The conservation of our Modern architectural heritage is a subject of vehement debate. When do buildings become old or significant enough to warrant special heritage status and protection? Should Modern listed buildings be treated differently from those of earlier periods? And what does all this mean for building users and owners, who might be better served if their buildings were less authentic, but more comfortable and usable?Presenting a clear line of sight through these complex questions, this book explores the conservation, regeneration and adaptive re-use of Modern architecture. It provides a general grounding in the field, its recent history and current development, including chapters on authenticity, charters, listing and protection. Case studies drawing on the author's extensive practical experience offer valuable lessons learnt in the conservation of Modern heritage buildings.Looking beyond the specialist field of 'elite' heritage, Revaluing Modern Architecture also considers the changing culture of conservation for 'sub-iconic' buildings in relation to de-carbonisation and the climate emergency. It suggests how revaluing the vast legacy of modern architecture can help to promote a more sustainable future.Features leading conservation projects, such as the celebrated Penguin Pool at London Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre by Lubetkin & Tecton and Wells Coates' Isokon (Lawn Road) Flats, as well as previously unpublished projects.Analyses key Modern conservation controversies of recent yearsIllustrated with over 160 photos and drawings.An essential primer for architectural students and practitioners, academics, those employed in conservation and planning, property owners, developers, surveyors and building managers.

Join the Mighty Mechanics on an exhilarating tour of the fastest transport on wheels, tracks, water and in the air. Compare top speeds, our friendly mechanics have fine-tuned what makes these machines some of the speediest on Earth. Full of striking photographs, colorful graphics and fun facts it's the best book of speedy machines. So, buckle up and prepare for an awesome ride!

Join the mechanics on a tour of some of the world's speediest track machines. Test the speed of Maglev trains, Skeleton racers, and many more. Discover... * The fastest train in the world* The roller coaster with the biggest drop* One of the fastest winter sports...and much, much more!

Join the mechanics for a tour of the fastest flying machines. From spitfires to scramjets, uncover the secrets behind some of the speediest planes. Discover... - The world's fastest jet plane- The ultra-fast planes of the future- The wingsuits that allow you to fly like a bird ...and much, much more!

Join the mechanics on a tour of some of the world's speediest machines on four wheels. Test the speed of shockwave trucks, F1 cars, and many more! Discover... * The truck that can overtake a jet plane* A car that can break the sound barrier* The vehicles that need parachutes to stop...and much, much more!

Join the mechanics on a tour of some of the world's speediest machines. It's a race to reveal which bike is fastest. Discover... * The fastest motorcycle races in the world* What sidecar racing is* Cyclists that are breaking records...and much, much more!

Switchback Turns looks at the fast and fascinating rides to explain how gravity works even when youare thrown upside down, how a pendulum swings, the dizzy science behind spinning and more...Amusement Park Science a series of 4 books that explain science, using the thrills and spills of rides that have high interest appeal.

Clever Machinery uses the thrill of the rides to explain what machines are. Pulleys and levers, incredible propulsion, supporting loads just got a lot more interesting! Amusement Park Science a series of 4 books that explain science, using the thrills and spills of rides that have high interest appeal.

Airline Pilot challenges you fly an Airbus A380, check flight calculations, prepare for take-off and much more...Maths Adventures 2 is the next level in this inspiring maths series that brings maths into the real world for kids. Solving challenges in amazing workplaces using all of the skills they have learned so far.

Racing Car Driver challenges you to plan for pit stops, work out who made pole position, prepare for the race and much more...Maths Adventures 2 is the next level in this inspiring maths series that brings maths into the real world for kids. Solving challenges in amazing workplaces using all of the skills they have learned so far.

Roller Coaster Ride a theme park favourite, looks at the high speed thrills of acceleration and velocity. Forces, speed, friction it's all here and more...Amusement Park Science a series of 4 books that explain science, using the thrills and spills of rides that have high interest appeal.

Verticle Drop theme park rides are used to explain gravity in motion. We take a thrilling look at falling for fun and the effects of acceleration, G-Forces and Kinetic Energy and much more...Amusement Park Science a series of 4 books that explain science, using the thrills and spills of rides that have high interest appeal.

Stunt Performer challenges you to work out sky diving adventures, car crash stunts, human cannonball stunts and much more...Maths Adventures 2 is the next level in this inspiring maths series that brings maths into the real world for kids. Solving challenges in amazing workplaces using all of the skills they have learned so far.

Covers embryonic development, with a unique focus on adult anatomy. Its goal is to impart to students a comprehensive overview of how the human embryo forms. Extensively illustrated with labelled line drawings, this concise manual will meet the needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Human Sciences.

Fish and their underwater world, guarantees a fascinating read. Lurking in this book, are creatures that won't disappoint. Be it Lionfish who are full of intrigue, Hamerhead Sharks who rule with menace, or an enchanting Seahorse who rocks back and forth to pop babies out of its pouch. Lots of marine superstars here!

Mammals features a diverse selection of animals that will capture the attention of all young readers. Be it the Giant Anteater that has no teeth, Meerkats who stand tall to keep a look-out for predators or the Warthogs who enjoy a nice mud bath to cool off on a steamy hot day! A great selection of mammals that is sure to entertain.

Creepy Crawlies maybe small for the most part but they make up for it when it comes to being interesting. Here we feature the aptly named Rhinoceros Beetle with multiple horns, clever Spider Hunting Wasps who paralyse their prey and the highly maternal Earwig, who make the best mums, plus lots more super creepy crawlies here!

Plants are not always what they seem and can be full of surprises. The Rafflesia is a giant with a terrible smell, that attracts flies when its ready to be pollenated. Whilst the carnivorous Pitcher Plant has a genius way to trap insects to feed on. Plants can be pretty amazing and there are lots to keep the pages turning in this book!

Reptiles and Amphibians has a magnificent array of thick skinned, scaly and slippery creatures on show. From the deer hunting Komodo Dragon, the world's largest reptile to the baby Axolotl, an amphibian that sometimes eat each other! This book has lots of interesting facts that kids will love to read.

Birds can be really cool characters and here we feature some pretty special ones that kids will want to read about. A Hornbill that can eat snakes, a Tailorbird that actually stitches leaves together to make a nest, Penguins who we all have a soft spot for and lots more...

Trucks and Tractors Get onboard with the Mighty Mechanics who will take you on a fascinating tour of big tankers that carry fuel, big trucks built to race over bumpy terrain, trash eating garbage trucks that collect our rubbish and lots more....

Construction Vehicles Climb onboard with the Mighty Mechanics who will show you the machine used for big demolition jobs, the Crawler Excavator and the pounding Pneumatic Drill Excavator used for breaking concrete, Dumper trucks and more...

Emergency Vehicles: Join our Mighty Mechanics who will take you on a tour where you will discover, what a snow blower does, what happens on a fireboat, how speedy police cars can be, and much more...

Firefighters to the Rescue... solve the maths needed to be a firefighter. There is much to do and learn, you will need all your maths skills to train to be the best; look after your equipment; rescue an animal from a building and more...

Journey to Mars... solve the maths needed to complete the mission and learn along the way some fascinating facts that any buddingastronaut would need to know. From flight training through to lift-off and beyond maths just got so much more fun!

Based on Tobias, Arnold and Allan's ""Man's Anatomy"", this is a clear guide to dissection and a systematic account of human anatomy. It describes the biological, developmental and systemic foundations of anatomy, and develops a conceptual basis for a practical approach to human dissection.