House Story

Author : Jasmine Roth
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781984859181

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House Story by Jasmine Roth Pdf

The star of HGTV’s Hidden Potential and HELP! I Wrecked My House offers a rare glimpse behind the TV show curtain, inviting readers into her world with super-simple advice that takes all the guesswork and stress out of any home project. “Renovating a home can be mega intimidating, but not if you surrender to the wisdom of your new guru, Jasmine Roth. She knows all.”—Jonathan Adler Finding your style is the first step to creating your dream home, whether you’re buying a new place, designing ground-up construction, or simply sprucing up the décor on a rental. Through her clear descriptions of four common design types and their many style subsets, along with thought-provoking questions and worksheets, Jasmine helps you create a cohesive feel with your home décor. She also includes helpful information on curb appeal and outdoor lighting (the most forgotten detail of your home), the science of knocking down walls, creative solutions to the five most common layout needs, floor finishes and wall treatments, everything kitchen and bathroom, and fun ways to personalize your space with DIY projects and unique bookshelf styling. With hundreds of stunning photographs of Roth-designed interiors, House Story is a lush exploration of what is possible for you and your home, whatever the size and budget.

Author : Peter Haining
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780333649

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The Mammoth Book of Haunted House Stories by Peter Haining Pdf

Expanded and with great new stories, this is the biggest and best anthology of ghostly hauntings ever. Over 40 tales of visitation by the undead - from vengeful and violent spirits, set on causing harm to innocent people tucked up in their homes, to rarer and more kindly ghosts, returning from the grave to reach out across the other side. Yet others entertain desires of a more sinister bent, including the erotic. This new edition includes a selection of favourite haunted house tales chosen by famous screen stars Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Plus a top ranking list of contributors that includes Stephen King, Bram Stoker, Ruth Rendell, and James Herbert - all brought together by an anthologist who himself lives in a haunted house. Stories include: Something unspeakable lurks in a Connecticut apartment closet, in Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman'; An Irish castle holds something truly horrifying in wait, in 'The Whistling Room' by William Hope Hodgson; The lecherous old ghost of a Georgian country house eyes up his latest tenant, in Norah Lofts' 'Mr Edward'; An ancient mansion on a shelf of rock previously occupied by a doomed castle, in 'In Letters of Fire' by Gaston Le Roux; The hunter is hunted in James Herbert's tale of nineteenth-century country mansion, 'The Ghost Hunter'; Psychic phenomena and poltergeists, avenging spirits and phantom lovers - curl up and read on, but never imagine you are safe from a visit...

Author : Clive Aslet
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300263138

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The Story of the Country House by Clive Aslet Pdf

The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present The Story of the Country House is an authoritative and vivid account of the British country house, exploring how they have evolved with the changing political and economic landscape. Clive Aslet reveals the captivating stories behind individual houses, their architects, and occupants, and paints a vivid picture of the wider context in which the country house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline before enjoying a renaissance in the twenty-first century. The genesis, style, and purpose of architectural masterpieces such as Hardwick Hall, Hatfield House, and Chatsworth are explored, alongside the numerous country houses lost to war and economic decline. We also meet a cavalcade of characters, owners with all their dynastic obsessions and diverse sources of wealth, and architects such as Inigo Jones, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Sir John Soane and A.W.N. Pugin, who dazzled or in some cases outraged their contemporaries. The Story of the Country House takes a fresh look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring why it continues to hold such fascination for us today.

Author : Seiji Yoshida
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781647006457

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Houses with a Story by Seiji Yoshida Pdf

For fans of Studio Ghibli, artist Seiji Yoshida’s fantastical art book is a perfect gift that transports readers to imaginary houses, each with their own story to tell. A dreamer’s tree house. A mechanic’s cottage. A submerged city. In Houses with a Story, more than 30 imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridge-tower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what’s at the top of the stairs, and where shadowy hallways lead. Story text provides background and details about the lives of the residents and hints about their past and future. Featuring lush, full-color illustrations including diagrams, elevations, and sectional drawings, along with detailed descriptions of each character and their pets, the homes’ architecture, design, location, and landscapes open doors to whimsy, wonder, and endless possibilities.

Author : James Otis
Publisher : Litres
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040565467

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The Light Keepers: A Story of the United States Light-house Service by James Otis Pdf

Author : Shirley McEntire
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781098050023

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The Stories an Old House Can Tell by Shirley McEntire Pdf

The Stories an Old House Can Tell came about as I traveled down the country roads and saw old houses. Imagining the people who lived, worked, and played there, I began thinking it would be fun if our house can tell my family's story. Thus began my journey to have the house we lived in for thirty-eight years remember and describe its thoughts and memories of all the people who lived and played within its walls. As you read, you will laugh and marvel at a house in the woods that thinks and recalls our lives, adventures, and experiences. The book was written mostly for my family to look back at their past and for you, the reader, to enjoy. Writing this book where the house tells stories has been one of my most enjoyable experiences. It has helped each of us realize the virtues of living, playing, and sharing life through good and bad times. As you pass old houses, let your mind wander through their possible stories. Hopefully, as you read, you will use your imagination to recall your family's experiences and think about what stories your house will tell about you and your family. While reading my book, you will discover the many unexpected visitors that made our home their home. There was even someone from the past who frequently surprised the family with visits. Please sit back and enjoy the true and exciting experiences our old house tells in an imaginative way.

Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780486148649

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Racketty-Packetty House and Other Stories by Frances Hodgson Burnett Pdf

In addition to Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and other beloved classics of childhood, Frances Hodgson Burnett created a delightful legacy of short stories for children. This volume includes six of the best of these tales. "Racketty-Packetty House," the centerpiece of the collection, is a touching tale of a once-elegant dollhouse and its shabby inhabitants, happy creatures who love to dance. But the little girl who owns the dolls is tired of them, much preferring her new Tidy Castle dollhouse with its haughty, upperclass dolls, and her nurse wants to burn the Racketty-Packetty House. Children will love finding out what happens to the old house and its ragtag occupants. Also included here are "Behind the White Brick," a Lewis Carroll–like fantasy of a hidden world behind a chimney's brickwork; "The Story of Prince Fairyfoot," a fairy tale about a young man of royalty who, because of his tiny feet, is rejected by his parents; "Sara Crewe," an early version of A Little Princess; as well as "Little Saint Elizabeth" and The Proud Little Grain of Wheat." Heartwarming and instructive, these charming stories ― reprinted here complete and unabridged ― will enthrall anyone with a love of make-believe. They are sure to delight today's youngsters as much as they entertained children generations ago.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Readers
ISBN : 9781292305875

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The Doll's House and Other Stories by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christine Varga-Harris
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781501701849

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Stories of House and Home by Christine Varga-Harris Pdf

Stories of House and Home is a social and cultural history of the massive construction campaign that Khrushchev instituted in 1957 to resolve the housing crisis in the Soviet Union and to provide each family its own apartment. Decent housing was deemed the key to a healthy, productive home life, which was essential to the realization of socialist collectivism. Drawing on archival materials, as well as memoirs, fiction, and the Soviet press, Christine Varga-Harris shows how the many aspects of this enormous state initiative—from neighborhood planning to interior design—sought to alleviate crowded, undignified living conditions and sculpt residents into ideal Soviet citizens. She also details how individual interests intersected with official objectives for Soviet society during the Thaw, a period characterized by both liberalization and vigilance in everyday life. Set against the backdrop of the widespread transition from communal to one-family living, Stories of House and Home explores the daily experiences and aspirations of Soviet citizens who were granted new apartments and those who continued to inhabit the old housing stock due to the chronic problems that beset the housing program. Varga-Harris analyzes the contradictions apparent in heroic advances and seemingly inexplicable delays in construction, model apartments boasting modern conveniences and decrepit dwellings, happy housewarmings and disappointing moves, and new residents and individuals requesting to exchange old apartments. She also reveals how Soviet citizens identified with the state and with the broader project of building socialism.

Author : Gerda Christensen
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781490736150

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The Old House and Other Stories by Gerda Christensen Pdf

With a delightful collection of short stories, Gerda takes the reader through some of her favorite memories. Stories include tales of her life in Denmark, accounts of her travel adventures in different parts of the world, and personal reflections on times with her family. She has masterfully built stories around historical events and shares her experiences with the diverse cultures she has encountered during her travels. Touching on times of both triumph and loss, the stories are peppered with humor, love, and a touch of nostalgia.

Author : Emma Frances Dawson
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849621889

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An Itinerant House And Other Stories (Annotated Edition) by Emma Frances Dawson Pdf

"Stories for sleepless nights" is one of the finest series containing only the best strange, occult, fantastic and obscure stories ever published. We take great pride in republishing stories, that have long been lost and are now available again for your eReader. Prepare for stunning, mind-shaking, frightening, fantastic, scary and thrilling stories from all over the world. If you are interested in far more stories from this series just drop the words "Stories for sleepless nights" into the search field of your favourite book store. A classic book from 1896 with a terrific assortment of stories. Sections of this book use old English grammar and writing, spotted typos are typically no typos at all. Contents: Preface An Itinerant House. Singed Moths. Biddy Gossips. Biddy Gossips Again. A Stray Reveler. The Night Before The Wedding The Dramatic In My Destiny. Prologue. Act I. Act II. Act III. Act IV. A Gracious Visitation. A Sworn Statement. "The Second Card Wins." I. The Lovely Mrs. Clare Speaks. II. Passage From The Diary Of Mrs. Capel. III. Paragraph From San Francisco Papers Of Thursday Evening. In Silver Upon Purple: "Star-Cross'd Lovers." "Are The Dead Dead?"

Author : Daniel Mallory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435028332252

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Short Stories and Reminiscences of the Last Fifty Years: The pest house by Daniel Mallory Pdf

Author : D. H. Jacques
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781528763783

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Rural Houses of Two Stories - With Information on the Architecture of Rural Houses and Cottages by D. H. Jacques Pdf

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Chicago (Ill.). Comptroller's Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:LI1BFY

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Annual Report of the Comptroller of the City of Chicago, Illinois by Chicago (Ill.). Comptroller's Office Pdf

Author : New York (State). Tenement House Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044027434042

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Third Report of the Tenement House Department of the City of New York by New York (State). Tenement House Department Pdf