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Making Business Districts Work
This practical look at the methods used by experienced professionals in the urban revitalization field describes why this field is important and how the actual work is done. Case studies, charts, chapter analyses and web resources are all included in this desk reference for students and professionals.
Embracing Portugal
Embracing Portugal: A Step-by-Step Guide to Relocating and Thriving in the Land of Sun and History is your ultimate companion for embarking on a life-changing journey to Portugal, a country that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and warm, welcoming culture. In this comprehensive guidebook, packed with invaluable insights and practical advice, you'll discover everything you need to know to smoothly transition to your new life in Portugal. Whether you're dreaming of retiring in a charming seaside town, starting a business in the vibrant city of Lisbon, or simply seeking a change of pace, this book will be your trusted companion on this exciting adventure. Author William J...
Area Handbook for Portugal
General study of Portugal - covers economic structure, social structure, the political system, demographic aspects and geographical aspects, the historical setting, living conditions, education, culture, religion, agriculture, industry, trade, national defence, the administration of justice, etc. Bibliography pp. 411 to 435, diagrams, graphs, maps and statistical tables.
The Columbia Gazetteer of the World: A to G
A geographical encyclopedia of world place names contains alphabetized entries with detailed statistics on location, name pronunciation, topography, history, and economic and cultural points of interest.
Terra 2008
Earthen architecture constitutes one of the most diverse forms of cultural heritage and one of the most challenging to preserve. It dates from all periods and is found on all continents but is particularly prevalent in Africa, where it has been a building tradition for centuries. Sites range from ancestral cities in Mali to the palaces of Abomey in Benin, from monuments and mosques in Iran and Buddhist temples on the Silk Road to Spanish missions in California. This volume's sixty-four papers address such themes as earthen architecture in Mali, the conservation of living sites, local knowledge systems and intangible aspects, seismic and other natural forces, the conservation and management of archaeological sites, research advances, and training.
Portugal
Two basic processes—industrialization and the emergence of the nation-state—have marked the evolution of many modern societies, particularly in Western Europe. Industrialization broadened the class structure of societies. With the new classes came demands for political power and influence, demands that were vigorously resisted by the ruling monarchies and landowning aristocracies. And with these demands came upheaval and, eventually, new forms of democratic social and political organization. In Portugal’s transition from absolutist monarchy to pluralist democracy can be found an example of these transformative processes at work. Yet the experience of this nation has been largely neglec...
Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture
In a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident.Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspe
