Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route: Culture, Process, and Selection

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The Silk Route was an ancient caravan route that began at the Golden Horn in present-day Istanbul and extended through the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia to China and its seaports. It was through this caravan route, perhaps as long ago as the fourth century a.d. that goods of European manufacturers were introduced to remote villages and settlements. Here they were traded for indigenous exotic items such as silk, spices, and the subject of this luxurio… More >>

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The Home Design Guide: Planning, Building or Buying Your Dream Home

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Everyone wants the home of their dreams. This guide provides the reader with essential factors of house design and also enhances the knowledge of lots and exteriors. It includes information on saving money while owning the home, and the foresight to make more money when selling the home. Includes over 250 simple, eye-catching diagrams to help visualize the important features discussed…. More >>

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Sustainable Homes: 26 Designs that Respect the Earth

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Sustainable Homes puts to rest the stigma that “green architecture” is unattractive and unsuitable for residential architecture.For the houses shown in this volume represent design equal to or superior to most conventional houses. Each of these “eco” houses is unique. Some tread lightly on the site by nestling into the land. Others are designed to be extremely well suited to the climactic zones in which they are built. Many use materials that do no harm to the envir… More >>

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