books about: landscapes (introduction construction appreciation)

books about: landscapes

books:

Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils

17 reviews
Kevin D. Macpherson

North Light Books, 2006

Very Good Book
Very Good Book - landscape painting inside and out is quite inspirational, as are all of her books. I particularly enjoyed the reproductions. Barbara Barrick

The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (9th Edition)
James M. Rubenstein

Prentice Hall, 2007

Trusted for its timeliness and readability, this book introduces geography by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. Two years after Rubenstein's Update Edition was created to encompass the events of September 11, 2001, this revision also begins the careful process of putting those events into perspective. Provides new "Global Forces and Local Impacts" boxes in each chapter that explore in depth an issue related ...

Working the Light: A Photography Masterclass (Light & Land series)

8 reviews
Eddie Ephraums, Joe Cornish, ...

Aurum Press, 2006

Inspiring Photography and Instruction
As a previous reviewer mentioned, it's intimidating to see such incredible photography, especially if you're an aspiring photographer (as I am). However, I find the beauty of the photography here to be inspirational, and the critiques provided are very informative. I highly recommend reading this book if you're an aspiring nature photographer.

Accidental Landscapes

2 reviews
Karen Eckmeier

The Quilted Lizard, 2008

Make beautiful wall hangings -- deceptively simple
I was fortunate to take a class from the author which showed her techniques as written in the book. Her technique is SOOO simple and the results are SOOO gorgeous. So simple that I made some with some children. We showed them to my sister-in-law who has a lifetime experience in sewing. At first look she thought it was past her ability to do these. But when she realized the kids had made ...

Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation (9th Edition)

1 review
Tom L. McKnight, Darrel Hess

Prentice Hall, 2007

GEO Text
Perfect condition and quick delivery. It was quicker to order the book then to drive to the campus across town to get it. And cheaper too.

Landscape Graphics

23 reviews
Grant Reid

Watson-Guptill, 2002

A good book on landscape sketch and graphic
This book covers almost every aspect of landscape sketch and graphic. It is good for you if you want to learn hand sketch, it is also good for you if you want to create nice CAD drawings. Many of the tree /shrub symbols in both plan views and elevation views are nicely done, they can inspire you to create nice computer blocks for trees and shrubs for plans and sections and elevations. It ...

National Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography

19 reviews

Firefly Books, 2007

Inspiring and Spectacular
I have been an amateur photographer for about 35 years, and I have enjoyed the instruction of several masters in the days I used to lug around a large view camera (mostly B/W imaging). Tim Fitzharris's book about (color)landscape photography is my most valued book on the subject in my entire library. He is an excellent writer and communicator of key thoughts. His writing is dense; he doesn't ...

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series)

6 reviews

Wiley, 2007

Invaluable Resource
This book is essential for all Landscape Architects and designers and I highly recommend purchasing this latest printing. This book contains everything a designer needs for information and industry-wide standards that are used everyday as well as some that are not used everyday - this book puts it all together into one concise reference that should be kept within arms reach at all stages of the ...

Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and ...

46 reviews
Michael A. Dirr

Stipes Publishing, LLC, 1998

Hand and Glove
I bought this book "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants" together with "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs" some years ago. One of the best purchases I ever made. They really go together like hand and glove. If you see something in "Dirr's Hardy Trees ans Shrubs" and you want more specifications just keep the "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants" at hand and you'll find what you are looking for. Recently I ...

Plants And Landscapes For Summer-dry Climates Of The San Francisco Bay Region

8 reviews
East Bay Municipal Utility District

Ebmud Water Conservation Ms 48, 2004

Great Landscaping Book
This is a very informative, well written, well organized guide to many of the plants that thrive in the various micro-climates of the greater Bay Area. The wealth of information is thorough and well researched. Nicely photographed as well. For anyone about to landscape, this book provides all the necessary information.

The Landscape Urbanism Reader

2 reviews
Charles Waldheim

Princeton Architectural Press, 2006

The Landscape Urbanism Reader
This was a gift for my architect brother. He was thrilled with it. It was received as promised, with quick shipping and arrived in pristine shape. It was indeed a merry Christmas.

Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts

10 reviews
Joyce Scardina Becker

C&T Publishing, 2006

Clear, Easy steps and Idea...
I bought this for a friend who has never quilted, but had an idea of a landscape quilt in her head. After reading it, I realized that this is just the right book to start-jump a "newbie" from the starting point to where ever her imagintation will take her. Also, after reading it I am buying another copy for myself. I quilt and do some art quilts also, and this book gave me many wonderful ideas. ...

Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes: 12 Simple Steps for Successful Planning

3 reviews
Janet Maconovich

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000

The One With the Answers
Since moving into a new house, I've been devouring every landscape book on the market, in hopes of acquiring information that will enable me to transform the weed patch and ugly bush that are the only features of my front yard into something beautiful. This is absolutely the best of the "how-to" landscape books! A real laboratory manual of landscape design, this book avoids the two major ...

Mastering Landscape Photography: The Luminous Landscape Essays

18 reviews
Alain Briot

Rocky Nook, 2006

A refreshing perspective that may change your life
I own probably 40 books on photography. All were well researched before purchase, so all are good books. Of the 40, 10 were very valuable, 10 more were worth reading, the the other half were not. This is the first that I read cover to cover in just a couple of days. Some mentioned there is not a lot of information in the book. Well, it's not filled with tips and tricks and specifics of how to use ...

Landscape Construction

5 reviews
David Sauter

CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2004

Landscape Construction-David Sauter
I found this book to be very thorough and detailed in its approach to a variety of landscape construction issues. It has detailed pictures and diagrams that illustrate the processes and make it easier to understand. The information is up to date, easy to read and a great learning tool for the student, professional or hobby person. As a landscape student, I find it a great resource book.

Mapping the Social Landscape: Readings in Sociology

3 reviews
Susan J Ferguson

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007

A very thought provoking book
I read this book for a sociology class and thought it was very very good. It has many short stories which are very thought provoking and deal with very important issues, problems and observations in our society. It speaks about crime, socialization, culture, groups, social inequality, the economy, social change etc. These seem like technical terms but it is a very easy to read and straight ...

Reading the Forested Landscape: A Natural History of New England

21 reviews
Tom Wessels

Countryman, 2005

reading the forested landscape
I have grown up in new england and studied the biological sciences for 20 years and Tom Wessel knowledge and wonderful insight to the natural world is amazing. the book is a wonderful read and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and natures beauty.

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting

31 reviews
John F. Carlson

Peter Smith Publisher, 1984

PRICELESS INFORMATION!
I BOUGHT THIS LITTLE GEM, ON THE RECOMMEDATION FROM MY LAST EN PLEIN AIRE INSTRUCTOR, KEN DeWAARD. HE HAS TAUGHT ME MORE, IN HIS WEEK WORKSHOP ABOUT PAINTING, THAN I HAVE LEARNED FROM ALL THE WORKSHOPS I HAVE TAKEN DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS. AND THE BASIS OF HIS TEACHING METHOD? HE WORKS TO PASS ON ONLY THE "PEARLS" OF WISDOM, LEARNED FROM MANY OF THE PAST MASTERS, WITHOUT CLUTTERING YOUR MIND ...

The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (8th Edition)

3 reviews
James M. Rubenstein

Prentice Hall, 2004

Refund
I realized after placing the order that I wasn't quite ready to buy the book and my money was refunded instantly. Great customer service and quick response time.

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes

9 reviews
Rob Alexander

Barron's Educational Series, 2006

A FINE ADDITION TO ANY FANTASY LIBRARY
I dabble in fantasy art, being much better at looking at it than actually creating the stuff myself. I did enjoy this work. While I will never be as good as the work displayed in this book, I use books such as this for inspiration and motivation. This work is well done. It gives some good, basic tips in developing this particular genre of art. It would be difficult to say if this work is ...