The Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality

The Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality Review

This anthology examines the social construction of race, class, gender, and sexuality and the institutional bases for these relations. While other texts discuss various forms of stratification and the impact of these on members of marginalized groups, Ore provides a thorough discussion of how such systems of stratification are formed and perpetuated and how forms of stratification are interconnected. Critical thinking questions at the end of each reading and part opening essays aid students in understanding how the material relates to their lives and how their own attitudes, actions, and perspectives may serve to perpetuate a stratified system. 13 new readings have been added focusing on the experiences of immigrants, contemporary issues in social institutions, current examples of how the media portrays events and much more.

The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 3rd Edition

The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 3rd Edition Review

This enlarged, updated, and expanded third edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is an established standard reference for DIY homeowners, as well as builders, contractors, and architects. The 1,600 full-color drawings provide a clear look at every aspect of home construction and systems, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. All the information is presented in straightforward language anyone can understand.

John Deere: Big Digs and Construction Sites (John Deere (DK Hardcover))

John Deere: Big Digs and Construction Sites (John Deere (DK Hardcover)) Review

Filled with hundreds of photographs illustrating different parts of the machines and the job sites, and showing the different tasks that occur each day, John Deere: Big Digs and Construction Sites takes an up-close look at the big, noisy, amazing world of construction sites.

©2009 John Deere & Company. Books created and produced by Parachute Publishing, L.L.C.

The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge

The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge Review

This book reformulates the sociological  subdiscipline known as the sociology of knowledge.  Knowledge is presented as more than ideology, including as  well false consciousness, propaganda, science and  art.

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects, 4th ed.

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects, 4th ed. Review

Interior design and detailing requires a broad range of knowledge about materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and design standards. This book covers it all, for both commercial and residential projects.

Comprehensive reference for interior design and detailing principles In-depth explanation of how and why interior components are put together More than 360 illustrations and tables Coverage of structural coordination and environmental issues CSI Masterformat™ numbers A detailed index

What's new in the 4th edition Updated to reference the 2006 IBC New chapter on Sustainable Design

Guide to the LEED AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam (Wiley Series in Sustainable Design)

Guide to the LEED AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam (Wiley Series in Sustainable Design) Review

Proven Strategies to Pass the LEED® AP ID+C EXAM

Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED® AP ID+C exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services—a premier LEED exam preparation provider—Guide to the LEED???® AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement green practices. Guide to the LEED???® AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam features:

• A brief overview of the LEED Green Associate material included in the first portion of this LEED AP exam, along with specific ID+C content

• A collection of sample test questions and study tips to reinforce learned material

• An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quicker retention

• A set of strategies for summarizing critical information and details more effectively

• A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, and diagrams to help understand concepts visually

• A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on the go

Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Commercial Interiors Green Building Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP ID+C exam.

Green Education Services (greenedu.com) is a leading provider of green jobs training related to LEED, EPA energy auditing, solar, and more for building developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, commercial real estate brokers, and other construction industry professionals. A national member of USGBC and CAGBC, accredited by the EPA, and an approved AIA/CES provider, Green Education Services has helped thousands of professionals throughout the United States prepare for their credentialing exams and maintain their credential as an approved GBCI CE provider.

Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley: Guide to the LEED???® Green Associate Exam, Guide to the LEED???® AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam, Guidebook to the LEED???® Certification Process: For LEED???® for New Construction, LEED???® for Core & Shell, and LEED???® for Commercial Interiors, Guide to the LEED???® AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam

Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods

Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods Review

Get the updated industry standard for a new age of constructi

For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary concrete, steel, masonry, and wood buildings for residential, commercial, and institutional use. Organized by the principles of the MasterFormat ® 2010 Update, this edition:

• Covers sitework; concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and plastic materials; sound control; mechanical and electrical systems; doors and windows; finishes; industry standards; codes; barrier-free design; and much more

• Offers extensive coverage of the metric system of measurement

• Includes more than 1,800 illustrations, 175 new to this edition and more than 200 others, revised to bring them up to date

• Provides vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and products, and avoid common pitfalls

• Contains new information on sustainability, expanded coverage of the principles of construction management and the place of construction managers in the construction process, and construction of long span structures in concrete, steel, and wood

The most comprehensive text on the subject, Olin's Construction covers not only the materials and methods of building construction, but also building systems and equipment, utilities, properties of materials, and current design and contracting requirements. Whether you're a builder, designer, contractor, or manager, join the readers who have relied on the principles of Olin's Construction for more than two generations to master construction operations.

Construction Business Management: What Every Construction Contractor, Builder & Subcontractor Needs to Know

Construction Business Management: What Every Construction Contractor, Builder & Subcontractor Needs to Know Review

Written by a general contractor of 25 years, Construction Business Management offers the lessons learned from both good and not-so-good decisions. Read what it takes to build all aspects of a business that’s profitable, enjoyable, and enduring:

a.. Contract Terms & Conditions (to include and to avoid) b.. Fair Allocation of Risk Between Contractor and Owner c.. How to Make Sure You’re Paid What You're Owed d.. Critical Dos and Don'ts of Mechanics Liens e.. How to Select, Hire, and Keep Golden Employees f.. How to Choose Accountants, Lawyers & Insurance Agents g.. How to Target, Check out, Land, & Retain Profitable Customers h.. Effective Marketing Even the Smallest Contractor Can Afford i.. The Required Success Characteristics of a Contractor j.. Avoiding the 57% Four-Year Contractor Failure Rate k.. Opportunities & Requirements of Retail Construction l.. The Importance of the “Human Factor” And much more that will pay off now and throughout your career.
Written for contractors, key employees, subcontractors, students, and facility executives. Check out the Table of Contents for more detail.

Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems

Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems Review

The authors have combined their diverse professional and educational backgrounds to produce a resource that presents the complexity of building construction in an accessible volume. It clearly provides the basics of building science as applied to the art of transforming materials and systems into constructible buildings. The book appropriately addresses each of the primary building assemblies - foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs - and how they join, seal and integrate with other components. The performance of building enclosures and systems is reviewed in detail, which enhances the reader's understanding of the comprehensive, integrated nature of the building design and construction process. Almost all building materials and systems have been covered in depth. The book is unique among other books on the subject because it is joining efforts of three authors, two of whom are engaged full time in academia, and the third who has an extensive background in the profession. Offers a new approach to construction principles, materials and methods. Divided into two parts to illustrate current and traditional practices of construction: Part I 10 chapters deal primarily with the principles of building materials' and building assemblies' performance; Part II 25 chapters deal primarily with specific materials and assemblies.  This book will serve as an indispensable reference for practitioners of architecture, engineering and construction.

The Social Construction of Sexuality (Second Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series)

The Social Construction of Sexuality (Second Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series) Review

An affordable primer to sexuality from a sociological perspective.

In The Social Construction of Sexuality, Steven Seidman investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatizing others. Addressing a range of topics from gay and lesbian identities to sex work, he delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The Second Edition of The Social Construction of Sexuality features a new part that focuses on sexuality and social institutions.

Have I Told You Lately? (The Men of 3X CONStruction)

Have I Told You Lately? (The Men of 3X CONStruction) Review

He released her hand and placed both his palms on the counter behind her, caging her in. “Tell me when’s the right moment to tell another person your past bullshit, your damn secrets that you don’t wanna face, your skeletons?” His eyes skewered hers. Everyone claimed to want to know shit, but there was a price to the telling.
“I know people who marry and never share some of their secrets,” he said, inching closer. “A lot of shit dies with them. How do you know when it’s right to share? Because I’ve no idea how to ride that train.”
The pink tip of her tongue leisurely moistened her lips. “I think when you care about someone, you build to a level of trust and you take them into your confidence.”
A level of trust, female bullshit.
“Yeah, but that’s the problem. It’s easier to give your body, than your deep personal shit.”
She ducked her head.
He continued speaking in a low whisper. “I mean the real stuff that’s close to your heart. The fucked up shit everybody keeps locked up. Most folk don’t get close enough to ever see the dark places inside.” He watched her swallow hard.
“So I ask again, how do you know when’s the right time.” He leaned next to her ear and whispered. “After how many dinners, or dates? Before or after we fuck? What’s the magic number that opens the door to my personal shit, ‘cause I damn sure ain’t telling everybody my personal business.”
His voice remained conversationally low, calm, while nerves jumped and pulsed at the thought of sharing some of the things he’d done in the past. He’d rather buy anything she demanded, or take her anywhere in the world, than fully open up and let her see some of the dark places in him. Shit, he didn’t like to look inside and rarely did.
She narrowed her eyes. “This isn’t about everybody. It’s about you and me.” She pushed his chest. He stepped closer.
“Okay, what signals do I get to let me know I should trust you with my shit? You ready for that?” They looked at each other.
Her eyes slid to his chest. “I don’t know.”
“And therein lies the root of our problem.” He dropped his arms.
She shivered.
“You want me to tell you everything without securing my trust. Why should I bare my soul to you? What would you do with the knowledge? Trust me? Or judge me?” He pulled back and stared into chocolate pools of light. Whatever this was between them marked him. He’d never considered telling a woman he dated about his past. The price of admission, Red called it.
“It’s like leaving pieces of your soul around and that’s too damn dangerous to do on a small tip.”

Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING): An article from: Underground Construction

Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING): An article from: Underground Construction Review

This digital document is an article from Underground Construction, published by Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc. on September 1, 2008. The length of the article is 3014 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.

Citation Details
Title: Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication:Underground Construction (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2008
Publisher: Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc.
Volume: 63 Issue: 9 Page: 48(3)

Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

At a Construction Site (Wheels at Work)

At a Construction Site (Wheels at Work) Review

From transcontinental highways to a local construction site, the Wheels at Work series provides a close-up look at the world of hardworking trucks and machines. Emergent readers will appreciate the simple narrative sentences and the vibrant, detailed artwork.

Construction Countdown

Construction Countdown Review

Ten mighty dump trucks rolling down the road.
Nine earthmovers scraping up
a load . . .

Count down from ten to one with the busy
construction trucks!

Something wonderful is going on, and every kind of truck has an important job. But what are all those bulldozers and backhoes doing? This bright and lively counting book will delight young construction fans everywhere.

 

Construction Countdown is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective Review

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective Feature

• Used for many of the state contractor exams.

Written from the perspective of the general contractor's project manager, this comprehensive construction project management reference illustrates the team approach to project management that is prevalent in private sector construction. Using a single commercial construction project to illustrate concepts, the authors' present topics in the sequence the project manager would address them. The focus is on the individual management processes and techniques and tools needed to manage a project. The authors address all aspects of construction from contracts, selecting a project, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, contract development, partnering and team building, subcontracting and material management to project start-up, document and record keeping, communications, field questions, submittals, quality and safety management, contract change orders, claims and disputes, warranty management and advanced topics in project management. For construction contractors and those interested in construction management.