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Author | : Marcus Binney |
Publisher | : Pimpernel Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2017-09-21 |
Genre | : Bridges |
ISBN | : 9781910258170 |
Building bridges across rivers, canyons, straits and sea represents one of man's greatest endeavours. It has stretched human ingenuity, engineering and material technology to their utmost limits. Their creation has been driven by man's desire, from the earliest times, to make lines of communication possible by foot, horse or engine. Bridges have altered history by joining communities together, extending trade and transporting water to villages and cities. Some are of breathtaking beauty and it is little wonder that they rank among the world's most admired structures. As Marcus Binney writes, 'Each one is remarkable in its own way, each a response to a challenge and perhaps the realization of a dream.' This book looks at more than two hundred bridges spanning the world and the centuries. Here you will find, amongst others, an Inca suspension bridge made from grass ropes; the mile-long Roman aqueduct at Caesarea; the bridges of Venice; France's famous Millau Viaduct; the doubledecker, transporter, lift and stilt bridges produced by German precision engineering; Spain's Acueducto del Aguila (glowing in a bright livery of yellow and terracotta red); the awe-inspiring cantilever bridges built by railway engineers across major rivers in North America and India, and the world's longest suspension bridge at Kobe in Japan.
Author | : Cheryl Keely |
Publisher | : Sleeping Bear Press |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2017-02-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1634724054 |
Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.
Author | : Etta Kaner |
Publisher | : Kids Can Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2012-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1554535700 |
A tour of some of the world's greenest structures.
Author | : Donald Conrad Jackson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Bridges and dams are key symbols of civic development, says Jackson and for this reason these two seemingly diverse types of structures have been combined in this book. The descriptions of many of the sites listed here go beyond simple data related to their dates and dimensions. The bridges and dams have been placed in historical contexts that illuminate their technological origins, the nature of their operation or their role in the local region's socioeconomic development. These analyses are designed to demonstrate the significance of these structres in America's history. ISBN 0-89133-129-8 (pbk.): $16.95 (For use only in the library).
Author | : David B. Ostler |
Publisher | : Greg Kofford Books |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2022-04-05 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Second Edition, with a new chapter on ministering to and within mixed-faith marriages and families. With the advancement of the internet, changing worldviews, and the rising generation of millennials, Latter-day Saints today face unique challenges to faith on an unprecedented scale. Unlike most books written to help those struggling with their testimonies, Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question is geared at helping local leaders and family members better understand the sources of these challenges and how to minister to those affected by them. This ministering is done through building bridges of love, empathy, and trust regardless of whether or not someone retains their belief or continues to participate. Author David B. Ostler, a former mission president, utilizes surveys with local leaders and disaffected members, research from social science and religious studies, and teachings from Church leaders to show how Latter-day Saints can work to better support those who have questions and create church environments where all can feel welcome.
Author | : Denis Gardner |
Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 081664666X |
Like never before we are aware of the crucial place of bridges in our lives. The spans that warranted little notice are now at the forefront of public and political debate and we are reminded of the rich history-and the uncertain future-of bridging in Minnesota. Historian Denis P. Gardner documents and celebrates a wide range of the state’s rural and urban spans, telling the remarkable stories of their construction and impact on Minnesota life and culture. From Pratt trusses to bowstring arches, Wood, Concrete, Stone, and Steel describes nearly every bridge type found in Minnesota, including railroad spans, and features more than 225 illustrations of historical and extant bridges. Gardner details the development of engineering and construction innovations (complete with a guide to trusses) and traces the fascinating politics and personalities behind the task of creating and maintaining safe, and often beautiful, crossings. Through arresting photographs and lively narrative, Gardner makes a compelling argument for the value of preserving our bridges and the cultural heritage they carry and brings to life their importance in Minnesota’s past, present, and future. Denis P. Gardner is an award-winning historian who has documented properties for the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic American Engineering Record. He is the author of Minnesota Treasures: Stories behind the State’s Historic Places. Eric DeLony is former director of the Historic American Engineering Record.
Author | : Charles S. Whitney |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780486429953 |
"A book to delight the heart and eye of a pontist whether he be an admirer and lover of bridges or a designer and builder. . . ."--Saturday Review of LiteratureThis profusely illustrated work describes the fundamental principles involved in the design of bridges, presents the historical background of the modern bridge, and includes a profusion of illustrations documenting bridges of all types. Spans from around the world are depicted, among them Lucerne's medieval Kapellbrücke; the magnificent Maximiliansbrücke in Munich; the unusual "honeycomb" bridge between Orr's Island and Bailey Island off the Maine coast; and the George Washington Bridge, at the time of its construction, the world's longest steel suspension bridge. 401 black-and-white illustrations.
Author | : Katie Marsico |
Publisher | : Children's Press |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2016-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781484475775 |
Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines. Readers will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the constru
Author | : Susan Canizares |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780439045810 |
Depicts a variety of bridges, old and new, short and long, low and high.
Author | : Seymour Simon |
Publisher | : StarWalk Kids Media |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1936503999 |
When the Brooklyn Bridge first spanned New York City's East River in 1883, it was the longest bridge in the world. Dive into BRIDGES and SeeMore great bridges!