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Reflexiones, apuntes de viaje, todo lo que el paisaje y sus gentes sugieren al viajero.Tercera entrega de un viaje de medio año que dis-currió por Filipinas, Malasia, Brunei, Indonesia, Sin-gapur, Sri Lanka, India, y posteriormente por África y parte de Europa. A este volumen corresponde el paso por Sudáfrica, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania y Kenia. Existe un volumen posterior del trayecto europeo que lleva por título: Cuadernos de viaje....
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Created during the Great Depression by the U.S. Forest Service, this guide was designed to provide environmental safety and maintenance advice for visitors to national forests and parks. Loaded with finely crafted drawings and plans for outdoor stoves and fireplaces, this manual offers a window into a bygone era of handyman activity as well as a wealth of still-useful information for building barbecue pits, chimneys, warming units, and other outdoor...
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Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing, building, and repairing a deck. With step-by-step instructions for accomplishing all the included deck designs, coordinating photography, material lists, expert advice, and newly updated code-compliant information, build the deck of your dreams whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor. New edition...
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Canada's #1 expert on DIY simplifies Canada's most common (and avoidable) DIY disasters.
DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you're repairing a crack in the ceiling, and before you know it, you're tearing out a dividing wall to make space for that new kitchen island. But without careful planning, the right materials and a few pro tips and tricks, you're more likely to end up with a disaster than a dream home. Luckily Bryan...
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Thrill your kids and keep them physically active with the projects in BLACK+DECKER Play Structures & Backyard Fun, offering start-to-finish DIY instructions for building the most popular play sets, games, and backyard structures. The only outdoor kids' project book that features complete step-by-step plans and color photos, this easy-to-use guide shows you exactly how to do the job. And a thorough section on building kids' projects safely will ensure...
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Quizás el viaje más hermoso que hecho en mi vida de viajero. Es una lástima que no quepan aquí las imágenes de los paisajes que este libro recorre. Relato y anotaciones de un recorrido por la Pampa, la Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, el parque nacional de Puyehué, el Lanín, Santiago de Chile, el esplendor del desierto de Atacama, los Yungas de Bolivia, la selva del Rurrenabaque, el río Beni, los volcanes siempre en el horizonte a la vera del...
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Se trata de la segunda entrega de un viaje de medio año que discurrió por Filipinas, Malasia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapur, Sri Lanka, India, y posteriormente por África y parte de Europa. A este volumen corresponde el paso por la península de Malaca, Sri Lanka e India.
Recojo en este libro todas las propuestas de escritura que el paisaje, la gente, mis lecturas in situ me fueron sugiriendo a lo largo del viaje.
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Build your own sound, functional dock that will overcome almost any waterfront challenge with this essential guide. In Building your own Dock you'll find detailed plans, expert tips, advice on building methods, and insight on materials and specialty parts for all the most popular types of docks. Professional dock builder Sam Merriam explains the wide variety of modern docks, from traditional wood structures to modular, pre-built docks made with aluminum,...
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From Family to Crew is the true account of Dr. James Ellingford and his family as they embark on a remarkable journey with Pendana, a beautiful vessel designed for open-ocean cruising that is docked in beautiful Bobbin Head, Broken Bay, approximately twenty nautical miles north of Sydney, Australia. Ellingford and his wife have owned several boats over the course of their lives, but none so impressive and capable as Pendana, a Nordhavn 62. The doctor...
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Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide,...
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Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 5th Edition leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The authors provide helpful...
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This book is a memorial to C. W. Bynum. He was a passionate lifelong arrowhead hunter and collector. His plan was for himself and Barbara to write the book together during their retirement. This book documents three collections. First, a pictorial display of some of his collection, then a section of poetry mostly by Barbara, and finally a documentation of a collection of old-time herbal remedies.
CW was a masonry instructor at Wallace College,...
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From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise. Sixteen original projects range from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during construction and the finished piece is shown in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams and concise text accompany every project. A comprehensive techniques...
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Whether it is for aesthetics, security, or simple privacy, no project is more important to a landscape than its vertical boundary structures-the fences, walls, screens, and retaining wall terraces. This book includes classic favorites, like picket fences and panel fences, but also includes interesting regional variations, like Virginia split rail fences and dry-fit stone garden walls. Also included here are the latest materials, such as new variations...
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España a pie es una serie de libros que recogen mis andanzas por este bello país. Impresiones, relatos, todo aquello que sugiere al caminante el camino. En esta ocasión se trata de caminar por las Islas Canarias (Fuerteventura, Lanzarote y La Palma) y las Baleares (Ibiza y Mallorca)
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Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive...
19) DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features: Designing • Constructing • Planting
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• An expertly written guide to making your very own home water garden, from naturalistic to formal, as well as fountains, waterfalls, streams, bog gardens, and rain gardens
• Includes step-by-step tutorials and instructions for pond foundations, water features, pond cleaning, troubleshooting, designing wooden bridges, and so much more
• Provides practical and accessible advice on every consideration of planning your water garden-size, style,...
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This homeowner's guide shows you how to build 35 useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your yard and garden. Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects is the ultimate resource for constructing a wide variety of professional-looking, stylish structures, using stone, brick, wood or water. With step-by-step instructions and clear color photographs, all you need is basic equipment and easy-to-learn skills. Projects include stone paths, garden...
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