Published in English for the first time, this second edition of the popular French original discusses the development of a new method of working with glass. Peter Rice no longer considers glass an inert material: in his view, it is a material that, when correctly used, reacts to loads. Its structural qualitites can therefore be exploited. The authors describe how the exceptional serres, or greeenhouses, of the Musee des Sciences et de I'Industries at Parc La Villette, Paris were achieved, showing in detail their methods and design philosophy but also the difficulties and obstacles encountered. Structural Glass is a passionate account of the intellectual approach and techniques involved in high-technology projects, where architecture plays a role in the development of an evolving technical culture. This new English edition, revised and expanded by Hugh Dutton, confirms the success of the innovative system demonstrated at La Villette. With nine new case studies not only from France but from Norway, London and Japan and an eight page colour section, Peter Rice and Hugh Dutton demonstrate possible applications of this new method of working with glass and its adaptation to large-scale projects with very different design and technical constraints.

Structural Glass

Arts & Photography

Rice, Peter

Dutton, Hugh

Architecture

E & FN Spon / Chapman & Hall

Columbia Documents of Architecture and Theory

Distributed Art Pub Inc

Ancient ruins, cutting edge art and powerful landscapes come standard in New Mexico, so why not get away and see it all on your next bike tour? This route covers the Turquoise Trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, the east side of the rugged Manzano Mountains and the scenic splendor of the Rio Grande Valley. It includes detailed elevation and route maps, step-by-step directions, and information on food, shelter, and things to see. Designed for budget and luxury bike tourists alike, (whether from New Mexico or not) this guide features a bonus directory of area bike shops, including which offer rentals and packing/shipping services. This route is is the perfect getaway: Rural and gorgeous, but with just enough civilization. You provide the bike and the muscle, and this guide will take care of the adventure.

Bike Tour New Mexico: Turquoise Trail/Manzanos

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

If you can ride a bike across town, you can ride across the country. And all that Spandex? It’s totally optional. With this book, learn what to eat, where to sleep, how to find a route that works for you, what to pack, crack logistics for transporting your bike, the all-important psychology of touring, and why training sucks. Bicycle tourists usually resemble intimidating neon ironman super-bugs, but don’t let this fool you. You don’t need to spend a fortune or become a mechanic. All you need is motivation and this book.

Spandex Optional Bicycle Touring: How to ride long distance, the cheap and easy way

Blockbuster vistas, ancient ruins, interesting towns and a caldera as old as time come standard in New Mexico, so why not get away and see it all on your next bike tour?   This route takes the super-scenic alternate route between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, covering the Jemez Mountains, the Valles Caldera, Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument. It includes detailed elevation and route maps, step-by-step directions, and information on food, shelter, and things to see.   Designed for budget and luxury bike tourists alike, (whether from New Mexico or not) this guide features a bonus directory of area bike shops, including which offer rentals and packing/shipping services.  This route is is the perfect getaway: Far from civilization, but not too far. You provide the bike and the muscle, and this guide will take care of the adventure.

Bike Tour New Mexico: Valles Caldera/Jemez

The scenery that inspired generations of artists, the mountains that beckoned the pioneers of the outdoor life, and the fascinating cities that tie it all together — why not get away and see it all on your next bike tour? This route loops east from Santa Fe to the highlands surrounding Las Vegas, north to the mountainous region around Taos, then back to Santa Fe on the famous "High Road." It includes detailed elevation and route maps, step-by-step directions, information on local bike-friendly transit, and a guide to food, shelter, and things to see. Designed for budget and luxury bike tourists alike (whether from New Mexico or not), this guide features a bonus directory of area bike shops, including which offer rentals and packing/shipping services. You provide the bike and the muscle, and this guide will take care of the adventure.

Bike Tour New Mexico: Taos/Las Vegas

Curry is the holy grail of all food. It tastes great, but it's easy to cook. It's unusual enough to impress fellow potluck goers and romantic interests, while body checking you out of whatever culinary rut you're in. The ingredients aren't hard to find, and there aren't that many of them to begin with. So fear not: There's no reason to travel to the other side of the world for good curry. All you need a basic grocery store, a modest sense of adventure, and this book.

Curry Made Easy: The Practical Guide to Sri Lankan Cooking

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Philippillai, Smilie

Javel, Alan

Regional & International

We  know  from  opinion  polls  that  Americans  basically  agree  with  the liberal agenda. But on election day, they vote for conservatives. So what gives? Journalist  Peter  Rice  argues  that  liberals  cheat  themselves  out  of  victories by being annoying. They're all-too-quick to judge opponents as stupid, racist, insufficiently compassionate toward polar bears, and  otherwise  morally  inferior.  And  they  throw  dry  statistics  and  appeals to empathy at voters who are in no mood for either. In short, they sell liberal ideas with liberal values, which is about as effective as the guy at the dealership selling you a pickup by telling you about the fat commission he's got coming. Luckily,  there's  a  simple  solution:  Use  arguments  that  actually  resonate with the other side. Be liberal, but for conservative reasons.

Liberal for Conservative Reasons: How to stop being obnoxious and start winning elections

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

The long-awaited reissue of the autobiography of Peter Rice, acclaimed as one of the greatest structural engineers of the twentieth century. An Engineer Imagines gives a rare glimpse into the mind and philosophy of Peter Rice, a man who, in Renzo Piano's words, could design structures “like a pianist who can play with his eyes shut.” Collaborating with many of the finest architects on buildings that became icons of contemporary design—including the Sydney Opera House, Pompidou Centre, Menil Collection, and Lloyd's of London—he brought a uniquely poetic feeling to his work. Rice writes about the role of the engineer in society, and his own creative approach. He admits he became an engineer by accident, tentatively feeling his way through a career without a natural instinct. But as he takes you through each of his projects, one by one, you can trace his development from graduate to veteran. Rice's compelling and beautifully written autobiography is perfect for those who want to better understand postwar buildings and our concrete environment, or are budding students of engineering and architecture.

An Engineer Imagines

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Batsford

Artemis-Aidc

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Books by Rice, Peter

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Structural Glass

Columbia Documents of Architecture and Theory

Bike Tour New Mexico: Turquoise Trail/Manzanos

Spandex Optional Bicycle Touring: How to ride long distance, the cheap and easy way

Bike Tour New Mexico: Valles Caldera/Jemez

Bike Tour New Mexico: Taos/Las Vegas

Curry Made Easy: The Practical Guide to Sri Lankan Cooking

Liberal for Conservative Reasons: How to stop being obnoxious and start winning elections

An Engineer Imagines

An Engineer Imagines