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Carbon friendly, how can a Property maintenance firm be so?

i do believe in not easily wasting materials, or using to excessive waste just simply for time and money, i like to see good old or used materials used rather than skipped, but at times this is very hard to earn a living and get the job done

so any ideas and thoughts on how to be trully eco and carbon friendly in property maintenance?
looking forward to your comments thanks

these folk been doing it a few years now;

http://www.ethicalproperty.co.uk/

they retrofit with low embodied energy insulation and recycled materials, rainwater collection systems, low energy fittings, and buy the most green energy available. also they encourage the social side; in house cleaning ladies, inclusive policies to get tenants thinking of the building as ‘theirs’ so they take better care, recycle etc.

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Allied 49030 180-Piece Home Maintenance Tool Set $52.49 Packed with 180 high-quality steel and rubber tools for general home use, this handy tool kit is a great way to keep tools for home maintenance, repair, and special projects in easy reach. A handy claw hammer pulls nails and hammers in small to medium-size nails for anything from mounting shelving to putting up picture frames. Linesman and long-nose pliers are great for gripping things in tight qu…

Westinghouse Lighting 6451600 One-Light Dusk-to-Dawn Exterior Steel Wall Lantern, Matte Black $34.21 This Westinghouse outdoor wall lantern provides a fun, casual look on the porch, along the house, or elsewhere in the yard. Shaped like a miniature barrel, it’s ideal for outdoor use and is made of durable steel with a matte black finish; the glass panels are frosted for a softer lighting that still illuminates plenty.Dimensions are a squat 7-3/4 inches tall and 6 inches wide, true to its barrel a…

ShiKai Lotion, Dry Skin Therapy, Borage, 8-Ounces $8.38 SKIKAI Borage Therapy Skin Care Skin Lotion 8oz. For treatment of atopic dermatitis and other dry skin disorders. Formulated to help improve the redness, flaking and moisture loss associated with aging skin. A rich lotion formula that can be used all over the body….

Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Non-Scratch Scour Pad, (Pack of 2) $1.70 50% of scrubbing fibers made from agave plant. Scouring Pads/Sticks Type: Pad Material(s): Agave Size (W x L): 4 in x 6 in Color(s): Natural.Unit of Measure : Pack…

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Antistatic Hygroscopic Alcohol Solution Chamber Clean Kit $29.45 Chamber Clean solution is filtered to less than 0.2 micron, 40 times smaller than 8 micron pixel size. Visible Dust does not recommend using other cleaning solutions which may contaminate the sensor. Water molecules on the CCD surface reduces static charges. A strong hygroscopic alcohol solution, such as Methanol, removes the water molecules from the surface leading to an even stronger dust attrac…

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Property Management Kit For Dummies (Book & CD) $18.43 Thinking about becoming a landlord? Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You’ll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals. You’ll learn all the basi…

Creating the Not So Big House: Insights and Ideas for the New American Home $11.94 Sarah Susanka has a not-so-insignificant idea in Creating the Not So Big House. She contrasts the glamorous, glossy-photo house plans of vaulted ceilings and palatial living rooms with the livable, day-to-day pleasure of cozy window seats and comfortable breakfast nooks, and her conclusion is resonating with families across the country: bigger but shoddier isn’t better than smaller and well …

2006 International Codes on CD ROM – Complete Collection (PDF) $330 Navigate with ease and efficiency through all 14 of the 2006 international codes with this comprehensive code collection on CD-ROM. Codes are in PDF format, and include the 2006 international codes for: Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Private Sewage, Disposal, Performance for Buildings and Facilities, Electrical Administrative Provisions, Property Maintenance, Zoning, Existing Buildings, and Wildland-Urban Interface, as well as the ICC/ANSI A117.1-03.

2006 International Property Maintenance Code $31 The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code addresses maintenance requirements for the interior and exterior of structures, and space requirements for determining maximum occupancy. The IPMC also contains requirements for heating and plumbing in existing workplaces, hotels and residential occupancies, and minimum light and ventilation criteria.

2006 Intl Property Maintenance Code: Code & Commentary $33.46 Designed to enhance the comprehension and application of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code, this book unites the complete text of the code with corresponding commentaries that will aid users as they use this industry-leading standard. With a straight forward writing style, the commentaries offer suggestions for applying code requirements and regulations, as well as potential consequences for not adhering to the code. Its comprehensive yet concise coverage makes this an ideal reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plan examiners, contractors, and anyone seeking proficiency in the 2006 IPMC.

2009 International Property Maintenance Code $35 Now updated to reflect the most current industry standards and technology, the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code provides guidelines and requirements for the continued use and maintenance of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and nonresidential structures. This valuable reference guide’s comprehensive coverage also extends to include space requirements for determining maximum occupancy, as well as minimum light and ventilation criteria, making it the perfect addition to any code library.

2009 International Property Maintenance Code Commentary $41 The complete text of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and insightful, practical commentaries unite to create a powerful tool that will give readers the knowledge not only to understand the code, but also to apply it. Using a clear, straightforward writing style, the 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERLY MAINTENANCE CODE COMMENTARY explores the code in detail, pausing via section-closing commentaries to discuss effective methods of applying it, as well as the potential consequences of not following it. The book aims to enhance understanding of the code while also instilling a sense of how to put it to practice in the real world. Coverage is thorough yet concise so that the information easy to access, making it the ideal reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plan examiners, contractors, and anyone seeking proficiency in the 2009 IPMC.

2012 International Property Maintenance Code $21.25 International Code Council,Paperback, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by Cengage Learning

2012 International Property Maintenance Code Commentary $40.99 International Code Council,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Cengage Learning

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A Manual Of American Ideas $19.99 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:CLASSIFICATION OP AMERICAN IDEAS. 22. In the Introduction we have quoted the words from the Declaration of Independence which express the fundamentally distinctive principle of the American form of government. ” We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal (that is, with equal rights); that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” 23. To understand how the only government that ever existed, having for its sole object the securing of the people’s rights, does derive its just powers from the consent of the governed, it will be necessary first to discuss our peculiar POLITICAL IDEAS, Which are the principles regulating the action of the people in forming and maintaining a government strong enough to punish criminals, regulate society, and protect its citizens in all their rights, and yet powerless to do any harm to its own law- abiding people. When these have been explained we shall proceed to the 22. Repeat the quotation from the Declaration of Independence. 23. What are Political Ideas? LEGAL IDEAS, 24. Which underlie the laws regulating the action of the government in dealing with accused perrons, criminals, the rights of property, and personal relations between individuals. 25. In closing the work, we shall treat of several other American ideas which cannot be included in either of the foregoing divisions. 26. Politics is the science of Government. It includes the whole range of thought and action involved in the construction and maintenance of the Government. 27. Law embraces the -whole series of enactm…

A Study In Moral Problems $18.09 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:regard to supposed moral values that one does not know exactly where or how matters stand. The logical position would seem to be to doubt whether there is such a thing as morality at all; and to believe that what does exist are rules temporarily improvised to meet the circumstances of the moment and to get men to do certain things. Principle which has become associated with morality and which signifies something permanent is not to be found. Instead, what is found is qualification of moral maxims to such an extent that they become useless for guidance in conduct. Conscience, which men had been taught to revere became the object of ridicule, in many cases on the part of those who had been its former high priests ; justice, which had come to be regarded as the necessary foundation of society and the maintenance of which was the main duty of the State, became subject to the qualification ” as far as the State can do so ” ; freedom and truth have been suppressed or denied in the ” public interest,” though it has been taught that these two could never run counter to the real public interest; human life, the sanctity of which has been taught and which has been given security in the criminal laws and the laws of property, has been poured forth as water, with the qualifying maxim that there are values higher even than life itself. In view of the qualifications to which most of these values have become subject, it is a matter of difficulty to determine what these higher values are, and men are driven back upon the question whether, in engaging in a moral war, a war for moral values, a war for civilization, they are not straining after illusions; for if moral values are absolute, it seems that in the struggle for them this absoluteness is denied and they are treated as relative ;

A Study In Moral Problems $21.9 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:regard to supposed moral values that one does not know exactly where or how matters stand. The logical position would seem to be to doubt whether there is such a thing as morality at all; and to believe that what does exist are rules temporarily improvised to meet the circumstances of the moment and to get men to do certain things. Principle which has become associated with morality and which signifies something permanent is not to be found. Instead, what is found is qualification of moral maxims to such an extent that they become useless for guidance in conduct. Conscience, which men had been taught to revere became the object of ridicule, in many cases on the part of those who had been its former high priests ; justice, which had come to be regarded as the necessary foundation of society and the maintenance of which was the main duty of the State, became subject to the qualification ” as far as the State can do so ” ; freedom and truth have been suppressed or denied in the ” public interest,” though it has been taught that these two could never run counter to the real public interest; human life, the sanctity of which has been taught and which has been given security in the criminal laws and the laws of property, has been poured forth as water, with the qualifying maxim that there are values higher even than life itself. In view of the qualifications to which most of these values have become subject, it is a matter of difficulty to determine what these higher values are, and men are driven back upon the question whether, in engaging in a moral war, a war for moral values, a war for civilization, they are not straining after illusions; for if moral values are absolute, it seems that in the struggle for them this absoluteness is denied and they are treated as relative ;

A-Z Facilities and Property Management $24.85 This reference work, in an easy-to-use A-Z format, covers all aspects of facilities and property strategy, administration and control, backed up by a wealth of practical suggestions.With 64 separate entries arranged in an accessible expanded index format, the reader is able to focus on each particular subject and find answers to problems quickly and efficiently. The work includes recent case studies, checklists and sample forms.Like all of David Martin’s books, this is clear, concise and concentrates on what needs to be done in practice. It covers every aspect of facilities administration, budgetary and expenditure control and property administration, from accommodation planning, acquisition, building works and condition surveys through dilapidations, environmental considerations, health and safety, and insurance to maintenance, outsourcing, privity of contract, rating, security, underletting, VAT, waste and zoning – and much more.

Anne Orthwood’s Bastard: Sex and Law in Early Virginia $5.94 In 1663, an indentured servant, Anne Orthwood, was impregnated with twins in a tavern in Northampton County, Virginia. Orthwood died soon after giving birth; one of the twins, Jasper, survived. Orthwood’s illegitimate pregnancy sparked four related cases that came before the Northampton magistrates — who coincidentally held court in the same tavern — between 1664 and 1686. These interrelated cases and the decisions rendered in them are notable for the ways in which the Virginia colonists modified English common law traditions and began to create their own, as well as what they reveal about cultural and economic values in an Eastern shore community. Through these cases, the very reasons legal systems are created are revealed, namely, the maintenance of social order, the protection of property interests, the protection of personal reputation, and personal liberty. Through Jasper Orthwood’s life, the treatment of the poor in small communities is set in sharp relief. Anne Orthwood’s Bastard was the winner of the 2003 Prize in Atlantic History, American Historical Association.

Baby: An Owner’s Manual $9.99 Congratulations on becoming a BABY owner! Your new acquisition, with proper care and maintenance, should provide you with many years of enjoyment. This manual is a complete guide to the care and operation of your new unit. Instructions for models XX-G, “Baby Girl” and XY-B, “Baby Boy” are included herein, with specific instructions for handling, filling, storing, transporting, cleaning, and troubleshooting. To keep your unit in proper working order, please follow all instructions carefully. Warning: The publishers of this manual are not responsible for any damage unit causes to owner’s home, property, or mental health. Please allow up to nine months for delivery.Author Biography: Steve Tague is a commercial photographer. He lives in Bend, Oregon with his sons Max and Dakota. Julie Long is a freelance writer. She lives with her husband Brian on a farm in Pennsylvania.

Building Maintenance Management $79.99 This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues to be of value to both students and practitioners. With the increasing cost of new-build, effective maintenance of existing building stock is becoming ever more important and building maintenance work now represents nearly half of total construction output in the UK.Building Maintenance Management provides a comprehensive profile of the many aspects of property maintenance. This second edition has been updated throughout, with sections on outsourcing; maintenance planning; benchmarking and KPIs; and current trends in procurement routes (including partnering and the growth of PFI) integrated into the text. There is also a new chapter on the changing context within which maintenance is carried out, largely concerned with its relationship to facilities management. More coverage is given of maintenance organisations and there are major updates to relevant aspects of health and safety and to contract forms.

Business Structures: How to Form a Corporation, LLC, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship $32.95 Choose the Optimal Business StructureCorporation, LLC, partnership, sole proprietorship…what’s the difference, and which one is best for you? Experienced corporate attorney Michael Spadaccini answers those questions and provides all the tools you need to select, plan, organize, form, operate and maintain a business. Real-world scenarios help you analyze your business and evaluate the pros and cons of each business type. A complete reference section compares and contrasts the legal requirements, filing fees, taxation requirements and maintenance requirements for all 50 states. Spadaccini goes beyond choosing a structure to offer formation guidelines and maintenance requirements, ensuring your business’ success.Spadaccini covers: Seven steps to forming a partnership 13 steps to incorporation 10 steps to organizing an LLC Costs and features of each business type State-specific information on staying in compliance with statutes in all 50 states Maintaining liability protectionSelecting the appropriate structure can spell the difference between success and failure. Structure your venture for success with this professional guidance.Sample Documents on CD-ROM!Partnership Forms Sample General Partnership Agreement Partner Ledger Minutes of Partnership Meeting Action by Written Consent of PartnersLLC Forms California LLC Articles of Organization Operating Agreements for Member-Managed LLC Membership Ledger Investment Representation Letter Call for Meeting of Members Resolution Authorizing Manager to Transfer Property Notice of Year-End DistributionCorporation Forms Sample Articles of Incorporation Sample Corporate Bylaws Share Transfer Ledger Call for Special Meeting of Shareholders Minutes of Annual or Special Meeting of Shareholders Action by Written Consent of Shareholders Call for Special Meeting of

Buy It, Rent It, Profit!: Make Money as a Landlord in ANY Real Estate Market $13.99 TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF BEING A LANDLORDWith foreclosures skyrocketing, there’s never been a better time to buy rental property — and to hang on to it for long-term wealth building. Drawing on his ten years of experience managing and owning hundreds of rental properties, Bryan M. Chavis, founder of The Landlord Academy and Apartment Investment Advisors, shows how you can leverage as little as $10,000 into a lifelong stream of wealth using nothing more than good instincts, smart research, and a little elbow grease.Learn how to buy desirable properties, attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property. From leases to property-evaluation documents, you’ll find a complete tool kit in this book, which contains every form and checklist you need to run a single-unit apartment or an entire rental building!With added guidance from building-maintenance experts, property attorneys, and tenants’ rights organizations, Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the go-to guide for anyone interested in becoming a landlord and achieving profitable, consistent results

Buy It, Rent It, Profit!: Make Money as a Landlord in Any Real Estate Market $17 TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF BEING A LANDLORD With foreclosures skyrocketing, there’s never been a better time to buy rental property — and to hang on to it for long-term wealth building. Drawing on his ten years of experience managing and owning hundreds of rental properties, Bryan M. Chavis, founder of The Landlord Academy and Apartment Investment Advisors, shows how you can leverage as little as $10,000 into a lifelong stream of wealth using nothing more than good instincts, smart research, and a little elbow grease. Learn how to buy desirable properties, attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property. From leases to property-evaluation documents, you’ll find a complete tool kit in this book, which contains every form and checklist you need to run a single-unit apartment or an entire rental building! With added guidance from building-maintenance experts, property attorneys, and tenants’ rights organizations, Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the go-to guide for anyone interested in becoming a landlord and achieving profitable, consistent results

Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High: Real Estate Investing for the Long Run $0.01 Facing a volatile stock market, many people have turned to real estate as a way to invest their hard-earned money. While many investors opt to buy property and then sell it quickly, other investors choose to hold onto their property for a longer period of time to realize a greater return on their investment. Real estate experts Scott Frank and Andy Heller have developed a proven and diversified program for real estate investing that incorporates both approaches and enables investors to take control of their financial futures and build wealth over time. Their new book, Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High: Real Estate Investing for the Long Run outlines a win-win-win program, one where average people can reap significant financial rewards by investing in real estate. * Win One: Buying Low – The investors first win occurs by purchasing real estate at a 10-20 percent discount by seeking out motivated buyers and avoiding paying agent commissions. The book reveals the secret to buying foreclosed homes with clean titles from banks and mortgage companies. * Win Two: Renting Smart – The property is rented through a lease/purchase agreement. Not only does the investor get a down payment from the lease/purchasee, but he or she also receives monthly rent that usually exceeds the monthly mortgage payment. Also, the lease/purchasee takes on the maintenance and repair responsibilities and tends to be a better tenant in return for their special lease/purchase terms. In addition, as the owner of the property, the investor is able to receive tax write-offs. * Win Three: Selling High – The final win results when the lease/purchasee exercises his or her right to purchase the property. The owner has realized the benefits of owning the property and has sold it to the lease/purchasee without agent commissions. If the lease/purchasee decides not to exercise his or right, the investor still wins because he or she can either extend the

Chinese Civil Justice, Past and Present $54.99 The culmination of twenty years of research, this essential book completes distinguished historian Philip C. C. Huang’s pathbreaking trilogy on Chinese law and society from late imperial times to the present. The author argues that, despite formal adherence to Western law and legal theory, traditional Chinese judicial practices continue to flourish. Huang draws on a rich array of court records and field interviews to illustrate the surprising strength of traditional Chinese civil justice, as can be seen in societal and cadres mediation, and in court actions with respect to property rights, inheritance and old-age maintenance, and debts. Maoist justice too remains influential, especially its divorce and court mediation practices. Finally, despite the recent massive adoption of Western laws, legal reasoning employed in judicial practice has shown stunning continuity, with major implications for China’s future.

Chinese Civil Justice, Past and Present $51.57 The culmination of twenty years of research, this essential book completes distinguished historian Philip C. C. Huang’s pathbreaking trilogy on Chinese law and society from late imperial times to the present. The author argues that, despite formal adherence to Western law and legal theory, traditional Chinese judicial practices continue to flourish. Huang draws on a rich array of court records and field interviews to illustrate the surprising strength of traditional Chinese civil justice, as can be seen in societal and cadres mediation, and in court actions with respect to property rights, inheritance and old-age maintenance, and debts. Maoist justice too remains influential, especially its divorce and court mediation practices. Finally, despite the recent massive adoption of Western laws, legal reasoning employed in judicial practice has shown stunning continuity, with major implications for China’s future.

Cleaning And Maintenance Occupations $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Handyman, Waste Picker, Street Sweeper, Window Cleaner, Fullo, Chimney Sweep, Rag and Bone Man, Waste Collector, Karung Guni, Floor Cleaning, Janitor, Rat-Catcher, the Philosopher Kings, Cleaner, Building Superintendent, Registered Executive Housekeeper, Crossing Sweeper, Fendersmith, Bowab, Rag Gatherer, Sewage Diver. Excerpt: A bowab is a doorman , common throughout Egypt . Bowabs are usually male and wear a gallabeya (a type of kaftan ), a native Egyptian dress. Bowabs are also usually Egyptian.A bowab’s job is to take care of the house to which they are assigned. Their salary is determined and paid by residents of the house.A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at A building superintendent or building supervisor (often known simply as the super ) is a manager responsible for repair and maintenance in a residential building. They are the first point of contact for residents of the building. They are expected to take care of minor issues and repairs, such as small leaks or blockages. For larger jobs and major repairs they will organize and supervise the work of the sub-contractors. Building superintendents often get discounts in their rent, free rent, or free rent plus a small salary in exchange for their services. The amount of compensation they receive is usually proportional to the size of the building.Although very common in large cities in the United States , the job title is not often used in the rest of the world. However, the job title is used throughout Canada where it is often called simply superintendent . Other common titles for this job include resident manager , apartment manager , property manager , porter, door keeper, and caretaker.See also (online edition) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at A chimney sweep is a person who cleans chimneys

Constructed Wetlands for On-Site Septic Treatment: A Guide to Selecting Aquatic Plants for Low-Maintenance Micro-Wetlands $1.99 U. S. Department of Agriculture, East Texas Plant Materials Center, Pineywoods Resource Conservation and Development, Forest Resource Institute, Arthur Temple College of Forestry SFASU,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by 1001 Property Sol

Creating a Home $40 “The property was captivating, compelling and romantic and it took my breath away. Then I realized I was looking at 8,000 square feet of deferred maintenance and the next five years of my life. But I love the fact that Kathryn took it on. It was amazing.” -Diane Keaton

Desperate Households: How to Restore Order and Harmony to Your Life and Home $0.01 Through her own personal stories and the stories of women and families with whom she’s worked doing Family Manager Makeovers, Kathy Peel helps women navigate the seven areas of life that can cause feelings of desperation. The book Entertains the reader with some light-hearted humor Inspires the reader as she learns that God cares about the details of her life and wants to meet her and empower her at her points of desperation Equips the reader to take steps in her own home and personal life that will make a huge difference in her family’s—and her own—quality of life Describes the seven areas of home life that can become out of control Features stories from Kathy’s life about her own points of desperation and how God has met her in those points, as well as stories from other women Offers spiritually based solutions to practical problemsTHE SEVEN AREAS OF POTENTIAL DESPERATION Home & Property—overseeing the maintenance and care of all tangible assets, including belongings, house and its surroundings, and your vehicles Food—meeting the family’s daily food and nutritional needs of your family Family & Friends—dealing with relational responsibilities as a parent and spouse, and with extended family, friends, and neighbors Finances—managing the budget, bill-paying, saving, investing, and charitable giving Special Events—planning and coordinating occasions—birthdays, holidays, vacations, garage sales, family reunions, and celebrations—that fall outside one’s normal routine Time & Scheduling—managing the family calendar and daily schedule; dispatching the right people to the right place at the right time with the right equipment Self-Management—caring for one’s body, nurturing the mind and spirit

Development of a three-dimensional anthropometry system for human body composition assessment. $49.99 The prevalence of obesity has made it necessary to develop a convenient, reliable and safe tool for timely assessing and monitoring this condition in public health. We suggest that three-dimensional (3D) anthropometry can provide a convenient, accommodating and comprehensive means to body composition assessment.;A 3D anthropometry system based on stereo vision technology is developed. To make it more portable and affordable, the system is reduced to a two-stance design and only uses off-the-shelf components. The system is calibrated in two separate stages: camera calibration and 3D registration. The first stage is relatively complicated, but there is no need to repeat frequently. Therefore, only 3D registration is required when the system is transported. This property contributes to the portability and also reduces cost of maintenance. In this system, image acquisition can be completed in 200 ms, which is important in reducing artifacts caused by slight body movement.;However, the computation in stereo vision is complex and intensive, and is still a challenge. A two-phase stereo matching algorithm is developed. In the first phase, the foreground is accurately segmented with the help of a predefined virtual interface, and a coarse disparity map is generated with block matching. In the second phase, local least squares matching is performed in combination with global optimization within a regularization framework, so as to ensure both accuracy and reliability.;To make the 3D data more interpretable and manageable, it is essential to convert the raw 3D data to a surface model. For our system, a unique challenge is that there are large gaps in the data caused by occlusions. An effective surface reconstruction algorithm based on subdivision surface representation is developed. It has been verified that the algorithm is reliable in gap closing, accurate in representation, and efficient in data compression.;To make the 3D anthropometry system ready for practical use, a

Do Your Own Divorce $22 This book will save you money. Even if the divorce is completely straightforward, and there are no arrangements for children and finances to sort out, a solicitor will typically charge between GBP500 and GBP1000 to deal with the divorce for you, not including court fees. If there are arrangements for children or finances to sort out, then the solicitor’s fees are likely to be many times that sum. This book is for the increasing number of people who have to go through divorce proceedings without legal assistance, and for those who just want to save legal costs. It includes: • A guide to divorce proceedings, including completing all the required forms. • Sorting out financial/property arrangements, whether by agreement or through the court. • Making arrangements for children. • Details of child support maintenance. • Dealing with domestic violence, costs and mediation. • Plus specimen forms, useful addresses and websites, and a detailed glossary of legal terms. This book is for anyone who is seeking or contemplating a divorce, or anyone whose spouse has issued divorce proceedings against them. Even if you are separating from your spouse and do not wish to divorce at this time, this book will be useful to you as many of the principles with regard to arrangements for children and sorting out finances are the same.

Dynamic and cyclic properties in shear of tuff specimens from Yucca Mountain, Nevada. $69 Yucca Mountain was designated as the proposed high-level radioactive waste repository by the U.S. Government in 1987. The proposed repository design requires high safety for a long maintenance period of 10,000 years. To satisfy this requirement, evaluation of the influence of earthquakes on the repository is necessary. Prediction of earthquake-induced ground motions around the repository requires knowledge of the dynamic properties of the geologic materials around the repository. The main geologic materials in the vicinity of Yucca Mountain are tuffs (ignimbrites) which are formed by the deposition of volcanic ash mixed with erupted volcanic gas, water vapor and pyroclastic material. Two types of dynamic tests, (1) the free-free, unconfined, resonant column and direct arrival test (free-free URC test) and (2) the fixed-free resonant column and torsional shear test (fixed-free RCTS test), were used to measure the dynamic properties of tuffs. The emphasis in this dynamic testing was evaluation of shear modulus (G) and material damping ratio (D) of the tuffs in the small-strain (linear) and mildly nonlinear (to strains of about 0.02%) ranges. To evaluate the influence of various parameters on G and D of tuffs, correlations with other features such as total unit weight, porosity and stratigraphic unit were performed and general relationships between them are proposed. In addition, an unconfined, slow-cyclic torsional shear (CTS) device was developed and used to measure the cyclic shear properties of the tuffs from Yucca Mountain at larger strain amplitudes than possible in the fixed-free RCTS tests. Additionally, the CTS device was also used to determine the shear failure strength of the tuffs. By combining the cyclic shear properties of the tuffs from the CTS tests and the dynamic properties of the tuffs from the fixed-free RCTS tests, complete dynamic property curves from small-strain to failure strain were evaluated.

Education and Training in Indoor Air Sciences $48.79 Many buildings fail to perform adequately, causing illness and productivity loss among the inhabitants. The growing impact of this problem on people and property values – and the increasing litigation to which it gives rise – clearly reveals the limitations in and piecemeal character of the current education of building and health professionals in addressing the relationship between a building and its occupants. Education and Training in Indoor Air Sciences introduces examples of existing educational programs that seek to bridge the gap between health and building sciences. The contributors – selected among architects, engineers, clinicians, physicists, psychologists and policymakers – discuss the design of a core curriculum for all those holding a degree within building design, construction, operation and maintenance, investigation, and all occupational / environmental health and general practitioners. The book also examines the obstacles to such a curriculum and ways to overcome them.

Finite and Infinite Games $7.99 In this fascinating and innovative guide to the “games” of life, Carse offers stunning new insights into the nature of property and power, of culture and community, of sexuality and self-discovery. For all free-thinkers and fans of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement $120.95 The third edition of Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement is updated to reflect the 2006 ICC and Uniform Fire Codes. This book features step-by-step explanations and practical examples of the use of model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. A comprehensive guide to the “nuts and bolts” of actually inspecting and enforcing code, topics addressed include: right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, and fire protection systems and their maintenance. Its convenient, 3-part format enables readers to progress logically from the study of code administration, inspection, and enforcement procedures. Ideal for use as a key component of any professional fire-inspector training program, this book also serves as an excellent reference for building and property maintenance inspectors.

Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement $120.95 The third edition of Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement is updated to reflect the 2006 ICC and Uniform Fire Codes. This book features step-by-step explanations and practical examples of the use of model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. A comprehensive guide to the “nuts and bolts” of actually inspecting and enforcing code, topics addressed include: right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, and fire protection systems and their maintenance. Its convenient, 3-part format enables readers to progress logically from the study of code administration, inspection, and enforcement procedures. Ideal for use as a key component of any professional fire-inspector training program, this book also serves as an excellent reference for building and property maintenance inspectors.

Guide to Pavement Maintenance $35.95 The cost of pavement maintenance keeps escalating upward as refining crude oil technology increases, a shortage of raw materials rises, and mining permits are harder to obtain. As a result, both private and public property owners and homeowners’ associations will be spending more on pavement maintenance than ever before.Thomas and Patrick McDonald rely on nearly sixty years of experience in pavement construction and maintenance as well as years of research as they share practical tools and tips that will help anyone manage a successful pavement maintenance project. Through the included charts that will help determine maintenance strategies,the McDonalds guide others on how to:• Identify and repair distresses in asphalt pavement• Develop the proper scope of work, specifications, bids, and contract documents• Estimate repair costs, manage the project, and monitor job site materials• Evaluate the return on investment for repairsDesigned specifically to aid in any asphalt projects for commercial properties, shopping centers, industrial properties, apartment buildings, and homeowners’ associations or master communities, the Guide to Pavement Maintenance provides step-by-step leadership for anyone ready to tackle a pavement maintenance project.

Homeowners Guide To Landscaping $2.99 A landscape which is designed properly is a source of enjoyment for the entire family, it enhances a community and adds to the resale value of your property. Landscape design involves much more than placing trees, shrubs and other plants on the property. It is an art which deals with conscious arrangement or organization of outdoor space for human satisfaction and enjoyment.Some of its major goals include:• Organizing and developing the site for maximum use andpleasure.• Creating a visual relationship between the house and the site.• Reducing landscape maintenance to a practical level.Americans spend tremendous amounts of money landscaping theirbusinesses, homes, streets, parks, schools, etc. Much of this money iswasted, however, because of little or no planning. People cannotunderstand how to landscape until they know why they landscape.There are several reasons why people landscape: some think itimproves the appearance of their place; others like to grow plants; stillothers just want their place to look pretty. Too often these landscapes dominate rather than serve. Masses of plants or other materials in the landscape may take up a large portion of the space and leave little room for people.

Horse Housekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Keep a Horse at Home $26.95 In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience, the Kordas’ book is a basic resource for anybody who wants to keep horses in a safe, content, healthy, and cost-effective way at home, from detailed lists of things you need to have on hand to the basic (and not so basic) dos and don’ts of horse care. Divided into such useful chapters as “Fencing and Paddocks,” “The Barn Routine,” “The Care of the Horse,” “People,” “Feeding and Caring for the Horse,” “Tack,” “Horse Clothing,” “Equipment,” and “Care for the Aging Horse,” it is helpfully illustrated and written in a voice that is at once informative, supportive, and full of funny (and not so funny) stories about horse housekeeping. The Kordas offer a unique and reliable guide to horse care that not only will be invaluable to beginner and experienced horse owners alike, but also is astonishingly readable.They take you through the steps of deciding if having a horse barn is practical for you, including helpful suggestions on space-saving barn designs, creating pastures, building fences, sample exercise routines, the right feed, the basics of horse health care, and the equipment needed for both horse care and property maintenance. This detailed, user-friendly compendium of down-home wisdom, entertaining stories, and straightforward horse sense will help you to set up a barn the right way, so you will have time to actually ride your horse.

Horse Housekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Keep a Horse at Home $12.99 In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience, the Kordas’ book is a basic resource for anybody who wants to keep horses in a safe, content, healthy, and cost-effective way at home, from detailed lists of things you need to have on hand to the basic (and not so basic) dos and don’ts of horse care. Divided into such useful chapters as “Fencing and Paddocks,” “The Barn Routine,” “The Care of the Horse,” “People,” “Feeding and Caring for the Horse,” “Tack,” “Horse Clothing,” “Equipment,” and “Care for the Aging Horse,” it is helpfully illustrated and written in a voice that is at once informative, supportive, and full of funny (and not so funny) stories about horse housekeeping. The Kordas offer a unique and reliable guide to horse care that not only will be invaluable to beginner and experienced horse owners alike, but also is astonishingly readable.They take you through the steps of deciding if having a horse barn is practical for you, including helpful suggestions on space-saving barn designs, creating pastures, building fences, sample exercise routines, the right feed, the basics of horse health care, and the equipment needed for both horse care and property maintenance. This detailed, user-friendly compendium of down-home wisdom, entertaining stories, and straightforward horse sense will help you to set up a barn the right way, so you will have time to actually ride your horse.

Hotel Front Office Simulation Workbook with CD-ROM $69.75 An easy, learn-by-doing introduction to hotel front office operationsHotel Front Office Simulation: A Workbook and Software Package offers a direct, experience-based approach to learning hotel front office operations. An extremely practical and easy-to-use learning tool, it works equally well on its own or in conjunction with virtually any front office operations or hotel management textbook. As an invaluable source of virtual on-the-job training, it is an outstanding resource to help prepare students to meet the fast-paced challenges of a hotel front office.How It WorksThe workbook and software move step by step through each part of the guest cycle, from the reservation process to the night audit. Exercises at the end of each workbook chapter help students apply and reinforce what they’ve learned. The CD-ROM and data disk feature front office simulation software adapted from INNSTAR, the hotel property management system used by hundreds of hotels. The software features a 25-room virtual hotel that helps users practice and hone their front office skills in a remarkably true-to-life setting.What It CoversTaking, changing, and canceling reservations (for individuals and groups)Checking in/registering walk-ins and guests with reservationsHandling posting and folio management Performing tasks that involve housekeeping, maintenance, and other departmentsRunning a full night audit and reading the reports

Hotel Operations Management $106.4 Describing in great depth and detail all areas of hotel administration, this accurate book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of the responsibilities of a hotel general manager. It shares with readers the procedures effective managers use to ensure their hotel¿s–and their own–ultimate success. KEY TOPICS This unique approach addresses all of the operating departments of a full-service hotel–Human Resources, Controller, The Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Safety and Property Security, Sales and Marketing, Facility Engineering and Maintenance–from the viewpoint of the General Manager. It also explores franchise agreements and management contracts, purchasing a hotel, and career opportunities. For current and future hotel general managers, and hotel department heads–i.e., executive housekeepers, directors of sales, controllers, and front office managers.

Hotel Operations Management $11.38 Describing in great depth and detail all areas of hotel administration, this accurate book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of the responsibilities of a hotel general manager. It shares with readers the procedures effective managers use to ensure their hotel¿s–and their own–ultimate success. KEY TOPICS This unique approach addresses all of the operating departments of a full-service hotel–Human Resources, Controller, The Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Safety and Property Security, Sales and Marketing, Facility Engineering and Maintenance–from the viewpoint of the General Manager. It also explores franchise agreements and management contracts, purchasing a hotel, and career opportunities. For current and future hotel general managers, and hotel department heads–i.e., executive housekeepers, directors of sales, controllers, and front office managers.

Hotels In Norway $8.59 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Brunstad Conference Center, Fru Haugans Hotel, Oslo Plaza, Dr. Holms Hotel, Grand Hotel, Hotel Continental, Oslo, Rica Seilet Hotel, Kongsvoll, Radisson Sas Scandinavia Hotel Oslo. Excerpt: Brunstad Conference Center (BCC) is located in Stokke, Vestfold. The conference center is owned and managed by the Christian group Brunstad Christian Church. Brunstad Christian Church purchased the farm Brunstad in 1956 and it quickly became their center of activity. It was only used for internal conferences until 2000 when BCC initiated a massive expansion. The updated hall increased seating capacity from 4,700 to 6,800 persons and the tent camp with over 600 caravan spots were replaced with the same number of cabins, which members of the church have the option to lease. BCC is marketed as a modern location for conventions and conferences. Brunstad has several fast food restaurants, a cafeteria-style restaurant, coffee bar, and its own grocery store. DKM Forum is also located at BCC. In 2004 BCC purchased the Østre Bolærne island from the Norwegian military, but agreed to cancel the transaction after a media frenzy. The island became the property of the county Vestfold Fylkeskommune instead. As compensation, BCC bought property on Syningen in Hallingdal. Construction and maintenance of Brunstad is traditionally conducted by an all-volunteer force called the A-lag or A-team. It is composed primarily of youth from many different countries. The largest horse show in Norway, the Arctic Equestrian Games, is held at the Brunstad Conference Center. The first event was held in February 2006. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=12200149

How to Make Money with Real Estate Options: Low-Cost, Low-Risk, High-Profit Strategies for Controlling Undervalued Property…Without the Burdens of Ownership! $24.95 Spend like a miser, profit like a mogulWho says you have to spend money to make money. Savvy real estate investors follow the examples of Donald Trump and Walt Disney, turning substantial profits on properties without incurring the debt, risk, and maintenance costs of ownership—and now, so can you!In How to Make Money with Real Estate Options, real estate expert Thomas Lucier introduces you to the low-risk, high-yield investment vehicle that can earn big bucks even for small investors. Lucier explains what real estate options are, how they work, and why they are the tools of choice for thousands of successful investors. Step by step, he shows you how to:Locate potential option properties using the Internet, want ads, and “bird-dogs”Contact and negotiate with property ownersPerform due diligence and avoid options pitfallsPrepare an option agreement that protects you Insure real estate options with title insurancePackage and sell optioned properties for optimum profitsPacked with no-nonsense advice on how to identify the most profitable properties and manage every step of the option process, How to Make Money with Real Estate Options is a practical guide to one of the secret weapons of savvy investors.

Indigenous Knowledge System And Intellectual Property Rights In The Twenty-First Century $19.97 This volume discusses a number of issues on the contested nature of intellectual property rights (IPR) and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in the context of Southern Africa. The issues addressed include the protection of folklore, IKS in a digital era, the valuation and safeguard of heritage sites, the need for appropriate IKS legislation, community based control of natural resources and the role played by traditional music in the maintenance of community. It is this extensive exploration of IKS from the vantage points of communication and culture, and explored in terms of policy, cultural survival, international as well as intra-national politics, economics, philosophy and ethics that makes this empirical grounded collection of papers unique, a distinctive contribution to the literature and ’cause’ of IKS. The specific IKS-related issues raised and dealt with in this volume are generic in the sense that the very same issues are being contested in different parts of the world. In this respect, this book highlights the particular as a means of comprehending the universal.

Investment Advice For Making Money In Real Estate:A Beginner’s Guide For Investing In Real Estate Including Real Estate Marketing, Foreclosure Investing And Buying Property So You Can Turn A Hefty Profit By Renting Out Or Buying And Selling Real Es $3.99 Real estate investing is not a business for the faint of heart. In order to truly turn a profit you must be ruthless when dealing with buyers and sellers. At the same time, you also need to be ethical to a fault when it comes to the work that must often be done in order to get a property in marketable condition. Running a real estate business involves a great amount of commitment. Serious commitment is needed in order to make real estate work for you because there will be ups and downs along the way.First of all, there is the constant dilemma of dealing with the rise and fall of real property values. Second, real estate investing is not a get rich scheme. Although the chances are high that you can turn up double profits, it may take time, several years perhaps, for a property to sell, especially nowadays with the hard economy. Real estate businesses have become creative through the years as a way of surviving and thriving in a very unpredictable industry. Buy and hold investors earn a hefty income from the slow but steady growth of renting out their property. This investment requires commitment in ensuring that rental collection is updated and maintenance is always recent to keep with the times. Flipping is another popular method of real estate investment. This lucrative form of investment involves the buying and selling of mortgaged properties and requires great commitment in finding properties with huge potential to sell.No matter what type of real estate investment you intend to venture into it is important that you are prepared to make the commitment to profit.

Landlord $27.95 Learn how to manage your tenants, deal with problems, and handle evictions on your own. The Landlord’s Legal Guide in Illinois offers clear and easy explanations of Illinois rental property laws. Complete with all the forms you need, as well as a list of resources for Illinois landlords and copies of applicable law, this guide allows you to manage the landlord-tenant relationship from application to eviction and beyond.This book offers detailed information on:–Rental applications–Laws–Residential and commercial property–Security deposits–Pets–Discrimination–Maintenance and property damage–Rent regulation laws–Leases and lease modifications–Liability

Landlord’s Kit: A Complete Set of Ready-to-Use Forms, Letters, and Notices to Increase Profits, Take Control, and Eliminate the Hassles of Property Management $1.99 As seen in news media stories nearly every day, more and more properties for sale are not selling due to an oversaturated market and rising interest rates. Tens of thousands of homeowners have turned to renting out their properties. It is essential that they quickly learn how to market to ideal renters, communicate in such a way to collect timely rent, retain residents long-term, and get them to properly maintain the premises (doing all this without losing everything, including their sanity).In this fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling The Landlord’s Kit, Jeffrey Taylor, “Mr. Landlord,” the nation’s leading authority for landlords and property managers, provides every form or checklist a landlord would ever need to communicate with tenants to be successful. From the rental advertisement and initial interaction/screening to leasing, collecting rents, maintenance, lease violations, retention, and property turnover, effective landlord-tenant communications can mean the difference between making big profits or losing thousands of dollars when renting residential properties.

Laptops for Dummies Quick Reference $16.99 Quick, up-to-date answers about laptop hardware, software, use, and careLaptops are compact, convenient, and most importantly, mobile. That portable package is pumped full of features, and this fully revised guide is packed with useful information you can take wherever you take your laptop. This edition covers Windows Vista®, Office 2007, security, Windows Media Center and Media Direct, Blu-ray DVD drives, wireless USB ports, and so much more.Pick and choose — compare laptop features and choose the best buy for your needs Communicate — find out how to install and activate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wired Ethernet, and other communication mediaGet it together — compare, choose, and install software tools to synchronize your laptop with other devicesBe prepared — outfit your carrying case with everything you need for repairs, unusual power sources, and other oddities Put safety first — secure your property and information with accessories, hardware, and software, including the most recent Symantec and Microsoft security suitesOpen the book and find:The similarities and differences in laptopsExternal devices you might want How to surf the Web, watch a movie, or check e-mail — anywhereSecurity and maintenance tipsKeyboard shortcuts for Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint® What you should know about storage Troubleshooting advice for the road warriorCool things to add

Law Enforcement Agencies of Ohio: List of Law Enforcement Agencies in Ohio $10.55 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: List of Law Enforcement Agencies in Ohio, Cleveland Division of Police, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Excerpt: The Cincinnati Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Cincinnati, Ohio , USA . The department has 1,057 sworn officers and 281 non-sworn employees. The current chief is Col. Thomas H. Streicher. Organization Under the command of the Police Chief, the Police Department’s responsibilities are divided among five bureaus: Patrol, Resource, Investigations, Administration, and Information Management.Administration commanded by an assistant chief, is responsible for coordinating and performing inter-bureau planning tasks, and special research evaluation studies. This bureau consists of the Internal Investigations Section, Planning Section, and Training Section.Information Management Is responsible for maintaining auxiliary services which include answering citizens’ calls for police, fire and emergency medical services. It also is responsible for data collection and retrieval, upgrading/maintenance of technology and information systems, World Wide Web page construction and management, and crime analysis and mapping. This bureau consists of the Police Communications Section, Telephone Crime Reporting Unit, Information Technology Management Section (ITMS), CAD/RMS Project Unit, Crime Analysis Unit, and Records Section.Investigations Consists of the Central Vice Control Section and the Criminal Investigation Section. This bureau handles investigations and gathers intelligence involving vice activity, homicides, sex crimes, crimes against children and property crimes.Patrol Performs all primary police functions. Bureau personnel respond to

Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work $4.99 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Dennis Livingston, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by 1001 Property Solutions LLC

Occupational Crime: Deterrence,Investigation,and Reporting in Compliance with Federal Guidelines $67.51 DID YOU KNOW?While organizational entities cannot be sent to prison, they can be heavily fined, ordered to make restitution, placed on probation, forced to forfeit property, suffer public and stakeholder recriminations, and can be forced out of business. Avoid these unnecessary repercussions with Occupational Crime: Deterrence, Investigation, and Reporting in Compliance with Federal Guidelines. Whether you are starting from scratch or you wish to benchmark an existing program against another framework, this book takes you from legal mandates and program design to implementation and maintenance to help you develop an effective Employee Security-Awareness Program that accommodates the compliance needs specific to your organization.DON’T LET YOUR COMPANY BE THE NEXT STATISTICWe all watched it happen: the demise of a powerhouse corporation caused by the irreverent and illegal actions of a handful of employees and executives. If it wasn’t clear before the Enron/Arthur Andersen fiasco, it’s painfully obvious now: Not only do we have to worry about our employees committing crimes against us as employers, we may even be held accountable for their actions! From governmental entities to partnerships to non-profit establishments – organizations can be indicted, criminally charged, prosecuted, and found guilty of criminal conduct. If you haven’t yet heard of the US Sentencing Commission, and more specifically Chapter Eight, Sentencing of Organizations, of the United States Sentencing Guidelines, it’s time to learn.Occupational Crime: Deterrence, Investigation, and Reporting in Compliance with Federal Guidelines clearly explains how Chapter Eight sets forth punishment for organizations convicted of federal crimes, including felonies and Class A misdemeanors, and describes an effective compliance program and other incentives that can mitigate sanctions. It begins by defining the problem of organizational crime and puts into perspective the abusive

On the Porch: Creating Your Place to Watch the World Go By $1.27 Porches are more popular than ever—they’re great for adding curb appeal, welcoming friends and neighbors to your door, and creating a friendly outdoor living room. There’s no better way to end a hot summer’s day than to sit back with a tall frosty lemonade on your porch swing and watch the world go by!A porch can change the way you live in your house—it can entirely change the way your house looks—it can change the way you relate to your neighborhood. There is, simply, something magical about a porch. It slows you down, it tells you to take some time, to read the paper, to sip a glass of iced tea, to watch the weather roll in.. For those dreaming of a front porch or those with porches in need of redesign, On the Porch will be their bible, the only book to cover the topic from porch types to planning and design, to tips on good construction, to maintenance and porch adornment (lighting, overhead fans, rockers, hanging plants, trellising). An important component of the book will be showing, using before and after photos, how adding a porch can entirely change the look of your home.Architects James Crisp and Sandra Mahoney offer a complete design guide to porches, from considering the porch’s function to choosing wood alternatives, lighting and finishing design touches. Some of their advice:Before designing a porch, research zoning regulations, such as minimum setback from your property line and percentage of your property that can be covered with a structure.Homeowners often make the mistake of allowing just enough space on the porch for furniture, without thinking about how much they’ll move around it. Although it’s possible to squeeze quite a few chairs around atable, guests will be more comfortable if they can pull them out, stand behind them and allow others to get by.When debating the choice of a screen porch with an open-air porch, consider that a screened porch will dim the natural light inside your home. On an open-air

Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping around Your Swimming Pool and Spa $1.99 Bare, stark swimming pools – those rectangular concrete holes in the ground surrounded by a chain-link fence – are going the way of the dinosaurs. Pool owners (and there are 7 million of them across North America) have begun to see the pool and the area around it as an outdoor living space, a place for entertaining a crowd or relaxing alone. In response to this hot, new trend, gardener and landscape designer Catriona Tudor Erler has written POOLSCAPING, a one-of-a-kind handbook overflowing with inspiring ideas and practical advice on how to make your swimming pool the lovely, welcoming centerpiece of your property.Erler takes readers step by step through the poolscaping process, whether starting from scratch or renovating an existing pool. She begins with choosing the best location for the pool and designing (or refurbishing) the deck and edging that will surround it. She presents a host of ideas for dramatic pool lighting, including underwater options. The fencing chapter addresses choosing styles as well as safety issues and even how to disguise a fence with plantings.Erler explores design options for building or renovating a spa adjacent to the pool, as well as how to incorporate furnishings, pergolas, and pool houses into the poolscape. A plant directory features the best poolside plants, with a focus on varieties of flowers, vines, and shrubs that are low maintenance and look attractive throughout the pool season. Erler also offers ideas for outstanding poolside planters and containers for bringing greenery and color right up to the pool. Illustrated with beautiful full-color photographs of outstanding poolscapes, this unique guide demonstrates how any pool owner can transform the pool area into the showpiece of the neighborhood.

Property $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Property, Property Damage, Absentee Landlord, Enclosure, Criminal Damage in English Law, Ownership, Crown Estate, Land Ownership in Canada, Renting, Property Management, Common Ownership, Ownership Society, the Commons, Repossession, Expropriation, Property Rights, Serviced Office, Zoopla, Property Premium, Private Property, Labor Theory of Property, Croft, Lost and Found, Appropriation, Housing Tenure, Intermediate Rent, Grant Deed, Damage Deposit, Non-Property System, Housing Stress, Tenant Tender, Obligo, Rack-Rent, Intake, Indirect Property, First Possession Theory of Property, Gross Annual Value, Off Plan, Gross Asset Value. Excerpt: Absentee landlord is an economic term for a person who owns and rents out a profit -earning property , but does not live within the property’s local economic region. This practice is problematic for that region because absentee landlords drain local wealth into their home country, particularly that of rural areas and the Third World . The term “absentee ownership” was popularized by Thorstein Veblen’s book, Absentee ownership . When used in a local context, the term refers to a landlord of a house or other real estate , who leases the property to tenants , but fails to ensure that proper maintenance is done on it. This in turn leads to what may appear to be abandoned buildings , causing significantly-lowered property values and urban blight .Tax policy seems, overall, to favor absentee ownership. However, some jurisdictions seek to extract money from absentee owners by taxing land. Absentee ownership has sometimes put the absentee owners at risk of loss. Research suggests that net of other factors, foreign ownership has a negligible impact on the environmental performance of chemical plants. Research also indicates that in Mongolia, there

Property Condition Assessments $89.95 Accurately Assess the Physical Condition of Property for Commercial Real Estate Transactions!Turn to Property Condition Assessments for comprehensive guidance on accurately collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the physical condition of property for commercial real estate transactions. This definitive resource provides expert information for evaluating the quality of construction, integrity of building systems, and other critical components.This hands-on reference discusses the latest industry standards and explains how to appraise structural, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and interior systems …rate the condition of existing equipment and components…establish estimated costs for correcting physical deficiencies…uncover maintenance problems…and more. The book also shows you how to incorporate and set up a corporate website, seize business opportunities in the booming property assessment field and maximize returns. Filled with over 250 detailed illustrations, Property Condition Assessments features: Guidelines for identifying defects, deficiencies, items of deferredmaintenance, and code violations Insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimony Business-building advice on presentations, marketing, and setting up anoffice and website Sample reports, forms, templates and letters – all needed for a successful career in this industryInside This One-Stop Property Assessment Guide• The Property Condition Assessment Process • Building Systems: Design and Evaluation • Building Systems: Description and Observation • Business Development • Sample Documents • Standards and Guidelines • Resource Listings • Glossary of Terms •_ And Much More

Property Inspector’s Guide to Codes, Forms, and Complaints, 2006 Edition $34.95 Inspectors now have a partner in enforcing the property maintenance code! This valuable resource demonstrates how to prepare the documents required to pursue property maintenance code violators so that inspectors can perform inspections, file charges in the absence of compliance, obtain administrative search warrants, and condemn property “by the book.” Comprehensive coverage clearly shows the inspector how to enforce the International Property Maintenance Code regulations with sample forms for every document that the code requires and sample complaints for every possible violation. This information will enable inspectors to do their jobs properly by helping them ensure that they follow the required steps in enforcement.

Property Management Kit For Dummies $34.99 The fun and easy way tomake managing propertiesboth profitable and enjoyable!Thinking about becoming a landlord? This guide gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You’ll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals.Learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxesPrepare your properties for prospective tenants — set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applicationsBecome a top-notch manager — work efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secureManage your money wisely — evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxesBonus CD IncludesSample rental contracts, financial worksheets, eviction notices, and other valuable tools for simplifying day-to-day operationsSee the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.Open the book and find:Advice on whether you should manage the property yourself or hire a proThe latest on property management and rental housing lawsTips for handling vacancies, renovations, open houses, mandatory disclosures, rent increases, and evictionsThe pros and cons of lease options, working with public rental assistance programs, and maintenance alternativesTroubleshooting advice for rent collection problems, housing discrimination complaints, and environmental hazards

Property Rights, Indigenous People and the Developing World: Issues from Aboriginal Entitlement to Intellectual Ownership Rights $127.66 This work offers an analysis of the Western formal system of private property and its moral justification and explains the relevance of the institution to particular current issues that face aboriginal peoples and the developing world. The subjects under study include broadly: aboriginal land claims; third world development; intellectual property rights and the relatively recent TRIPs agreement (Trade related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). Within these broad areas we highlight the following concerns: the maintenance of cultural integrity; group autonomy; economic benefit; access to health care; biodiversity; biopiracy and even the independence of the recently emerged third world nation states. Despite certain apparent advantages from embracing the Western institution of private ownership, the text explains that the Western institution of private property is undergoing a fundamental redefinition through the expansion.

Public Housing Property Management: Modernization, Development, Maintenance and Relocation Handbook $26.95 David Hoicka,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Aventine Press

Public Housing Property Management: Volume 4B Modernization, Development, Maintenance and Relocation Handbook $26.95 David Hoicka,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Aventine Press

Realistic Strategies For Real Estate Investing $29.99 Finally, some practical information on what happens after the property has been acquired.Some of the topics covered:• Cash Flows in Both Directions• Real Truth Behind No Money Down Deals• Realities of Property Management Companies• Value Added Strategies• Maintenance & Repair – A Constant Challenge• Vacancies Can Be Expensive• Exit Strategies – What To Do If Its Not Working• Landlord Tenant RelationshipsSpecial Bonus: Wisdom is shared thru out from Active Successful Investors on Critical Aspects of Owning Investment Real Estate

Reports Of Cases Decided In The Appellate Courts Of The State Of Illinois (50) $30.24 Volume: 50General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1894Original Publisher: Callaghan.Subjects: Law reports, digests, etcHistory / GeneralLaw / GeneralLaw / Reference Notes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free.Excerpt: White v. White. William B. White v. Eliza J. White. 1. Practice — Objections to Master’s Report. — A master’s report to which no objections have been filed in the court below, can not be questioned in the Appellate Court. 2. Husband And Wife — Separate Maintena? we — Alimony. — The fact that a wife who is complainant in a suit for separate maintenance has property of her own, does not prevent her from receiving temporary alimony. The law does not require her to exhaust her own resources first. Xentorandum. — Suit for separate maintenance. Appeal from an order for temporary alimony entered by the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Richard S. Tuthill, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, A. D. 1892, and affirmed. Opinion filed March 18, 1893. Statement Of The Case. On the 20th day of October, 1891, the appellee filed her bill for separate maintenance. On the 5th day of December, 1891, the appellant filed his answer. On the 4th day of May. 1892, an application was made for an allowance as temporary alimony. The court entered one order for alimony of $150 for one month, beginning on April 20, 1892. At the sametime the court entered another order, referring to master in chancery all reasonable bills made by complainant for support of herself and children since the separation of the parties in August, 1891, and costs of litigation, and the amount paid to or for the complainant or children on

Retrofitting Design of Building Structures $125.95 Retrofitting of building structures, including maintenance, rehabilitation, and strengthening, is not only an important issue in urban construction and management, but also a frequent problem to structural engineers in property management disciplines. Based on the contributors’ hands-on experience, Retrofitting Design of Building Structures covers structural retrofitting practices, the basic principles of structural analysis and design, and various innovatively-used structural codes for the design, assessment, and retrofitting of building structures using newly-developed technologies worldwide.Beginning with the procedure of structural retrofitting, this book gradually introduces the significance of structural retrofitting; the inspection methods for structural materials, structural deformation, and damages; retrofitting design methods and construction requirements of various structural systems; and practical examples of structural retrofitting design and construction. In the introduction of various examples, it emphasizes not only conceptual design, but also constructional procedure design, so that a structural retrofitting design work should be completed by both structural analysis and detailed constructional measures. The book provides a complete resource for experienced professionals as well as teachers and students.

Strategic Facilities Management and Maintenance $79.99 This is an in-depth, international review of strategic asset management. As property owners begin to recognize the need to invest in proper management and maintenance of their property portfolio to realize its market value, simultaneously the growth and application of information technology is making a holistic approach both feasible and effective. Providing a balanced view of this key topic, with in-depth research and review of the available literature, Strategic Facilities Management and Maintenance also:• reviews private sector trends• examines public sector policies and guidelines• highlights future development and research needs• reviews systems and tools.Illustrated throughout, Then and Tan have created a highly valuable resource for professional surveyors, real estate or property managers, facilities managers and maintenance managers as well as students of these and related subjects.

Success Strategies For Commercial And Multifamily Real Estate Careers $22.43 THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE YOUR CAREER IN REAL ESTATEYour Personal Career Coach! A practical guide that provides the know-how to develop and manage your real estate career so you achieve the results you want. Interviews of successful real estate practitioners, along with the author’s experience, provide the knowledge, ideas, and plan to create career success for you. After reading this book, you will be able to * Explore available career options and select the right fit for you * Plan your career path and put your plan into action * Maintain success throughout your careerAuthor, Natalie Brecher, CPM, shares the techniques and secrets to success in the lucrative field of commercial/multifamily real estate that she and those she interviewed have enjoyed. In this book, you’ll * explore the various job specialties and property types available to find the right path for you, * assess your competencies and position in the marketplace, * learn how to market your career, * discover ways to have others help you succeed, * hear the secrets of staying above the competition in the employment market, and then * be able to act on the success strategies.Advice for all levels of experience: from those considering entering the field to those who already work in it and want to reinvent their career and move their success into the fast lane. Advice for any position in commercial or residential income-producing properties; such as Property Management, Finance, Marketing, Brokerage, Development , Asset Management, Facilities Management, and Maintenance Services.WHAT SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS SAY”This is a detailed ‘Road Map to Success’whether you are planning, commencing, advancing or reinventing your career. I wish this book had been available as I started my journey through property management, brokerage, business ownership, and court fiduciary work some 30 years ago as it ‘drills down’ to a detailed and meaningful

Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager $83.5 This guide shows how to implement a sustainability strategy in properties across different Sectors including offices, retail and manufacturing. It explains the facilities manager’s role in incorporating sustainability into the whole life-cycle of a building – from initial briefing to final disposal.The book takes a structured approach: • masterplanning and real estate (acquisitions and disposals)• design• construction and commissioning• refurbishment, fit-out and project management• maintenance• operation• occupant satisfaction.Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager fills a the gap between the policy-level sustainability books and the detailed technical documents by focusing on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of planning and implementing sound environmental management practices in the context of FM operations.It covers policy and trends on global, European and UK levels affecting businesses; compliance requirements for organisations – including some sector-specific areas; and best practice, with good and bad case studies showing the business benefits of incorporating sustainable practice into day-to-day activities. The book is for:• facilities management professionals• public and private organisations owning properties• property companies• institutional investors• building services or supplier organisations and will help you deliver an improved operationally performing facility.

The Body Corporate Handbook: A Guide to Buying, Owning and Living in a Strata Scheme or Owners Corporation in Australia $27.95 Population growth, rising property prices and the dream of a new lifestyle have made body corporate living more and more popular in Australia. Living in an apartment, unit or townhouse can be a rewarding experience, but body corporate life can also be confusing. In this book, expert author Stephen Raff clarifies the rules and answers vital questions such as: What should I look out for when buying a strata property?What are the responsibilities of the body corporate, owners and tenants? How do committee meetings work?What fees will I have to pay?Who takes care of maintenance?What happens if I get into a dispute?Packed with revealing case studies and state-specific information, The Body Corporate Handbook is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of strata life for owner–occupiers, tenants and investors.

The Body Corporate Handbook: A Guide to Buying, Owning and Living in a Strata Scheme or Owners Corporation in Australia $27.95 Population growth, rising property prices and the dream of a new lifestyle have made body corporate living more and more popular in Australia. Living in an apartment, unit or townhouse can be a rewarding experience, but body corporate life can also be confusing. In this book, expert author Stephen Raff clarifies the rules and answers vital questions such as: What should I look out for when buying a strata property?What are the responsibilities of the body corporate, owners and tenants? How do committee meetings work?What fees will I have to pay?Who takes care of maintenance?What happens if I get into a dispute?Packed with revealing case studies and state-specific information, The Body Corporate Handbook is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of strata life for owner–occupiers, tenants and investors.

The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, and Mobile Homes: What Smart Investors Need to Know Explained Simply $24.95 It is no secret that investing in real estate can significantly boost one’s income. Many people begin by investing in single-family residential properties and work their way up to commercial properties, such as duplexes, triplexes, and quads. However, moving from one to the other may seem like a big leap. This new book, The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, and Mobile Homes, will make the transition effortless, as it explains everything you need to know in easy to understand language and points out dozens of hints and suggestions.By reading this new, extensively researched book, you will become knowledgeable in all areas of commercial real estate investing, including cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, equity buildup and leveraging, due diligence, gross rental income, vacancy loss, operating expenses, debt service, zoning, triple net leases, and contracts. You also will learn about the potential gains and losses, the consequences, loans, proven techniques, effective strategies, advantages and disadvantages of direct and indirect investing, and asset management techniques.In addition, you will discover how to buy with no money down, how to get cash back at closing, how to eliminate your risk, how to decide whether to buy or hold, how to keep good tenants, how to determine and compare property value, how to structure deals, how to limit your personal liability, how to inspect a building, how to take out a mortgage, how to secure financing, how to negotiate, how to read economic cycles, how to avoid the common mistakes, and how to decipher tax issues. You will be prepared for restrictions pertaining to children, pets, parking, vehicles, boats, music, maintenance, club memberships, recreation facility leases, use of recreational facilities, and common areas.Whether you are a new investor looking to get started or a seasoned veteran looking to enhance your portfolio, The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes,

The Complete Guide to Preventing Foreclosure on Your Home: Legal Secrets to Beat Foreclosure and Protect Your Home NOW $8.48 When a homeowner can no longer make payments on the house, the lender or bank will attempt to seize the property. This process, known as foreclosure, is becoming more and more common, even for those with good credit. In 2009, a record 2.8 million U.S. properties received foreclosure notices, up 21 percent from 2008 and up 120 percent from 2007, according to the RealtyTrac 2009 Year-End U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, released January 15, 2010 by RealtyTrac®, the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties. For 10 straight months in 2009, the monthly number of foreclosure notices surpassed 300,000. During 2009, one in every 45 U.S. housing units received at least one foreclosure filing. Find out how you can prevent foreclosure by reading this book and discovering the legal ways to protect your home.The Complete Guide to Preventing Foreclosure on Your Home will provide you with strategies for getting legal advice, keeping current on your mortgage payments, negotiating temporary delays in payments, restructuring loans, refinancing, filing for bankruptcy, and creating and sticking to a budget. You will learn about debt counseling and income maintenance, tax abatement, and public assistance programs. This book also provides details on the March 2010 modifications to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs offered by the federal government to assist homeowners who have been affected by the economic crisis through no fault of their own In addition, this book will show you how to decide if your property is worth saving, how to figure out how much time you have to act, how to use the courts to stop foreclosure, how to decide whether bankruptcy is your best option, and how to use your military status to prevent foreclosure. You will also learn about foreclosure rescue scams, nonjudicial foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, and notice of default. Also included is an explanation of the

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Success as a Property Manager $16.99 Invaluable advice for property managers-and how to keep an eye on the prize. Property managers often lose sight of advancing their careers because they get buried in the details of labor-intensive, day-to-day management. This guide helps the harried professional keep priorities straight with: advice on education, certifications and licenses; an overview of property management skills; information about regulations, finances, taxes, safety codes; advice on time management, prioritizing duties, and supervising staff; and how to start a property management business. *Author is an experience certified Property Manager *Easy, accessible, jargon-free style *Concrete advice about everything from emergencies to boiler maintenance to building finances

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Success as a Property Manager $4.99 Invaluable advice for property managers-and how to keep an eye on the prize.Property managers often lose sight of advancing their careers because they get buried in the details of labor-intensive, day-to-day management. This guide helps the harried professional keep priorities straight with: advice on education, certifications and licenses; an overview of property management skills; information about regulations, finances, taxes, safety codes; advice on time management, prioritizing duties, and supervising staff; and how to start a property management business. •Author is an experience certified Property Manager •Easy, accessible, jargon-free style •Concrete advice about everything from emergencies to boiler maintenance to building finances

The Elements Of Politics $23.99 THE ELEMENTS OF POLITICS is part of an impressive catalog of books by the English philosopher and educator Henry Sidgwick.First published in 1898, this two-part work is a collection of twenty essays, all of which represent his ideas related to the scope and method of politics, fundamental conceptions of politics and general principles of legislation, inheritance and property rights, contracts and remedies for wrongs, the maintenance of government as well as law and morality.Throughout his work, Sidgwick addressed politics and all its inherent problems with acuity, genuine concern, and the enduring rationale he brought to all his writings.HENRY SIDGWICK (1838-1900) was a prominent scholar at Trinity College and a distinguished Professor of Moral Philosophy at Cambridge. As the quintessential Victorian, he was the perfect 19th Century English academic (although he temporarily lost his fellowship in 1869 over his refusal to make a religious oath; he was re-elected in 1885). Additional works include Principles (1883), Methods of Ethics (1874), and Edgeworth (1877).

The Elements of Politics $21.99 THE ELEMENTS OF POLITICS is part of an impressive catalog of books by the English philosopher and educator Henry Sidgwick.First published in 1898, this two-part work is a collection of twenty essays, all of which represent his ideas related to the scope and method of politics, fundamental conceptions of politics and general principles of legislation, inheritance and property rights, contracts and remedies for wrongs, the maintenance of government as well as law and morality. Throughout his work, Sidgwick addressed politics and all its inherent problems with acuity, genuine concern, and the enduring rationale he brought to all his writings. HENRY SIDGWICK (1838-1900) was a prominent scholar at Trinity College and a distinguished Professor of Moral Philosophy at Cambridge. As the quintessential Victorian, he was the perfect 19th Century English academic (although he temporarily lost his fellowship in 1869 over his refusal to make a religious oath; he was re-elected in 1885). Additional works include Principles (1883), Methods of Ethics (1874), and Edgeworth (1877).

The Everything Landlording Book: A comprehensive guide to property management $15.95 In today’s market, many property owners find themselves first-time landlords for a variety of reasons. Some homeowners turn to renting when they can’t sell a house. Empty nesters may consider making money on their extra space. And buyers might look into the revenue-producing idea of purchasing a multi-family home. Whatever the reasons for becoming a landlord, it’s often a challenging role. This guide helps new and experienced landlords alike:Find (and keep!) responsible tenantsDetermine legal liabilities for landlords and tenantsMarket, show, and profit from rental propertyHandle repairs and general maintenance Handling of evictions properlyFeaturing expert advice and money-saving tips, this step-by-step book helps you earn maximum profit-with minimum hassle.New in this edition:Finding the right mortgageUsing home equity loans for renovations and repairsUpdated information on evictions and legal issues

The Everything Landlording Book: A comprehensive guide to property management $2.11 In today’s market, many property owners find themselves first-time landlords for a variety of reasons. Some homeowners turn to renting when they can’t sell a house. Empty nesters may consider making money on their extra space. And buyers might look into the revenue-producing idea of purchasing a multi-family home. Whatever the reasons for becoming a landlord, it’s often a challenging role. This guide helps new and experienced landlords alike:Find (and keep!) responsible tenantsDetermine legal liabilities for landlords and tenantsMarket, show, and profit from rental propertyHandle repairs and general maintenance Handling of evictions properlyFeaturing expert advice and money-saving tips, this step-by-step book helps you earn maximum profit-with minimum hassle.New in this edition:Finding the right mortgageUsing home equity loans for renovations and repairsUpdated information on evictions and legal issues

The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook: The Essential Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining Perfect Landscape Plants $29.95 Trees and shrubs bring permanence and structure to home landscapes, adding character and beauty to the entire property. They can impart an immediate sense of geography; act as background staging for flower gardens, outdoor living spaces, and children’s play areas; and provide cool shadows and privacy from neighbors and passers-by. They are essential to every beautiful yard, yet many homeowners do not give them the attention that flowers and lawns traditionally receive.Penny O’Sullivan gives trees and shrubs the respect they deserve in her lively, comprehensive book, The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook. Woody plants, she maintains, can be the heart and soul of the home landscape plan. Their contribution to the yard might include a springtime canopy of blossoms; colorful, delicious summer fruit; a regal year-round silhouette; rough and rugged bark; or seasonally changing foliage. Their presence is a soothing anchor in the ever-changing environment of a typical yard.In three sections — design, plant profiles, and care — this handbook covers every essential consideration of tree and shrub gardening. After an introduction to the principles of garden design, O’Sullivan guides readers through tree and shrub selection, with special considerations for owner expectations and growing conditions.The heart of the book is the extensive encyclopedia of hundreds of tree and shrub portraits. Each profile covers ease of cultivation, availability, history, hardiness, size, growth rate, and special characteristics. O’Sullivan also includes warnings about plants not to grow, such as invasive exotics and disease-prone trees and shrubs.The final section covers care and maintenance, with thorough advice on buying and planting; siting; pruning; fertilizing; and coping with diseases, pests, and environmental problems.Adding trees and shrubs to a home landscape can be an expensive proposition. To make their

The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook: The Essential Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining Perfect Landscape Plants $39.95 Trees and shrubs bring permanence and structure to home landscapes, adding character and beauty to the entire property. They can impart an immediate sense of geography; act as background staging for flower gardens, outdoor living spaces, and children’s play areas; and provide cool shadows and privacy from neighbors and passers-by. They are essential to every beautiful yard, yet many homeowners do not give them the attention that flowers and lawns traditionally receive.Penny O’Sullivan gives trees and shrubs the respect they deserve in her lively, comprehensive book, The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook. Woody plants, she maintains, can be the heart and soul of the home landscape plan. Their contribution to the yard might include a springtime canopy of blossoms; colorful, delicious summer fruit; a regal year-round silhouette; rough and rugged bark; or seasonally changing foliage. Their presence is a soothing anchor in the ever-changing environment of a typical yard.In three sections — design, plant profiles, and care — this handbook covers every essential consideration of tree and shrub gardening. After an introduction to the principles of garden design, O’Sullivan guides readers through tree and shrub selection, with special considerations for owner expectations and growing conditions.The heart of the book is the extensive encyclopedia of hundreds of tree and shrub portraits. Each profile covers ease of cultivation, availability, history, hardiness, size, growth rate, and special characteristics. O’Sullivan also includes warnings about plants not to grow, such as invasive exotics and disease-prone trees and shrubs.The final section covers care and maintenance, with thorough advice on buying and planting; siting; pruning; fertilizing; and coping with diseases, pests, and environmental problems.Adding trees and shrubs to a home landscape can be an expensive proposition. To make their

The Interoceanic Canal And The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty $30.89 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:which the company would dispose of its property and interests to the United States. At different times since then the subject has been discussed by the representatives of the company with the Commission and its committee on rights, privileges, and franchises, but no formal reply to the letter was received until this report was being closed. These conferences and correspondence have resulted in no offer to dispose of the property and privileges of the company to the United. States upon any terms, even with the consent of the Colombian Government, nor has the company expressed any desire or wish to enter into any negotiations with the United States with reference to such a disposition of its property and rights. It was proposed by President Hutin that the United States might obtain control of the canal scheme as a majority stockholder of a new organization to which the present company could contribute its concession, plant, unfinished work, and other property, at a valuation to be determined by arbitration, and he expressed the opinion that such an arrangement could be made without violating the concessions. But this must include some plan for the protection of the minority stockholders in the financial management, for they would favor a policy that would realize liberal dividends in proportion to the commercial value of the canal, while the policy of this Government might be to reduce tolls and charges to the cost of maintenance or even below it, if the interests of the people would be therebyadvanced. The plan, however, which the company prefers is that outlined in its letter of February 28, 189!, addressed to the President of the United States, which has been published in Senate Document No. 188, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session, pages 41 and -t’2. This was to

The Property Management Tool Kit $7.74 "Making money through real estate investments isn’t as simple as buying up property and hoping for the best — you have to know what you’re doing. The fact is, how you manage a property directly affects how profitable it will be. The Property Management Tool Kit goes beyond the basics, giving you all the guidance you need to successfully manage your properties, avoid pitfalls, and make a profit. You’ll find out how to: • Add value to your property, including which improvements to make or avoid • Address legal concerns, tenant issues, and administration and maintenance • handle monetary factors such as cash flow, record-keeping, and rent collection • Expand your portfolio and establish financial goals • Hire a team, partner with vendors, and use advertising In addition, you’ll find helpful management tools: a market survey; rental criteria; and sample documents and forms, including a rental application, a lease, a guest screening card, rules and regulations, renewals, a vacancy report, a maintenance log, and much more. Practical and informative, this is the one book you need to successfully manage your properties."

The Rental Property Manager’s Toolbox: Including Pre-Written Forms, Agreements, Letters, and Legal Notices $29.95 Take a look through the Forbes annual issue of the richest Americans, and you will find a majority of those personal fortunes have something to do with real estate.  Real estate rental income rarely experiences wild swings in value, instead providing predictable returns at many times the rate of money markets accounts or CDs. In addition there can be substantial tax advantages as well. However being the “landlord “ can be difficult, time consuming, and potentially wrought with financial and legal obstacles. Here is a popular adage real estate investors are familiar with: What is the worst thing about owning investment real estate? Answer: Tenants. And what is the best thing about owning investment real estate? Answer: Tenants. This new book will make the process of managing your rental properties easier.This new book and companion CD-Rom will teach you to avoid headaches, hassles, and lawsuits by learning how to manage your rental property professionally. Maximize your profits and minimize your risks. Learn about advertising, tenant screening, Managing Tenants,  legal rights, landlord rights, ,discrimination,  vacancies, essential lease clauses, crime prevention, drugs, gangs, security issues, as well as premises liability, security deposits, handling problems, evictions, maintenance, record keeping, and taxes. The cd rom contains dozens of forms, sample contracts, letters, notices, Rental applications, agreements, evicting irresponsible tenants, collecting damages, and running several properties, complaints, Emergency procedures, expenses, Utility management, and checklists.We spent thousands of hours interviewing and e-mailing real estate property managers and investors. This book is a compilation of their secrets, and proven successful ideas. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks and secrets on how to make money or more money on managing your rental properties than this book is for you.

The Ultimate Home & Property Maintenance Manual $26.95 This book is a one-stop resource providing everything a homeowner needs to know about maintaining homes and property, and preventing problems. Each project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photos, difficulty ratings, and tools needed. Readers will also find resource listings for contractors and special problems such as radon and asbestos, advice on what tools and materials to keep on hand, and tips for when to hire and how to work with professionals. Packed with sidebars, tips, and techniques from a veteran contractor, this is an indispensable addition to every homeownerís library.

The Victorian Society Book of the Victorian House $39.95 For any house-proud owner of a Victorian property this book represents a unique and invaluable resource. Packed with information about Victorian architectural ideas, it includes a wealth of practical advice about the maintenance and conservation of Victorian homes. Part One provides a concise overview of the development of the Victorian house, the wide range of architectural styles that came in and out of fashion over the period, and the lifestyles of the original owners the houses were designed to accommodate. Throughout, the emphasis is on family houses of various sizes rather than the great houses of the aristocracy, which are discussed only in relation to their influence on contemporary builders and architects. Part Two discusses structures and materials, covering brickwork, stone, renders and stuccos, roofs, woodwork, windows and doors, ironwork, and conservatories. In each case there is comprehensive advice on symptoms of trouble, techniques for preservation and restoration, and the correct choice of materials. Part Three covers services—fireplaces and chimneys, lighting, kitchens and bathrooms—all subjects requiring particular sensitivity to achieve a satisfactory compromise between preserving the spirit of the original building and meeting modern standards of comfort and convenience. Part Four examines all aspects of interior decoration, including plasterwork, decorative tiles, paint colors and finishes, wall coverings, curtains and blinds, and floor coverings. The book is completed by lists of further reading, places to visit, and useful addresses, including those of specialist suppliers and contractors, and sources of more detailed information and advice.

Total Management for Your Vacation Rental – an Organizer, Bookkeeping System and Tax Preparer $13.17 An Organizer,Bookkeeping System and Tax Preparer including Monthly Calendar (starting anytime) and Housekeeper’s Schedule. Maintain Guests Information, Maintenance Contacts,Property Information – It’s Easy to Use and Handy enough to carry with you. All of your rental info at your finger tips.

Urban Wind Energy $33.04 Energy security, rising energy prices (oil, gas, electricity), ‘peak oil’, environmental pollution, nuclear energy, climate change and sustainable living are hot topics across the globe. Meanwhile, abundant and perpetual wind resources offer opportunities, via recent technological developments, to provide part of the solution to address these key issues.The rapid growth of large-scale wind farm installations has now led to the generation of clean electricity for tens of millions of homes around the world. However, despite the potential to reduce the losses and costs associated with transmission and to use local wind acceleration techniques to improve energy yields, the potential for urban wind energy has yet to be realised. Although there is increasing public interest, the uptake of urban wind energy in suitable areas has been slow. This is in part due to a lack of understanding of key issues such as: available wind resources; technology integration; planning processes (include assessment of environmental impacts and public safety due to close proximity to people and property); energy consumption in buildings versus energy production from turbines; economics (including grants, subsidies, maintenance); and the effect of complex urban windscapes on performance. Urban Wind Energy attempts to illuminate these areas, addressing common concerns highlighting pitfalls, offering real world examples and providing a framework to assess viability in energy, environmental and economic terms. It is a comprehensive guide to urban wind energy for architects, engineers, planners, developers, investors, policy-makers, manufacturers and students as well as community organisations and home-owners interested in generating their own clean electricity.

Water Wells & Septic Systems Handbook $104.95 Packed with 200 illustrations! A PRACTICAL, ONE-STEP RESOURCE FOR WORKING WITH WATER WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS. Each year, thousands upon thousands of Americans install water wells and septic systems on their properties. But with a maze of codes governing their use—along with a host of design requirements that ensure their functionality—where can someone turn for comprehensive, one-stop guidance? Enter the Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook from McGraw-Hill. Written in language any property owner can understand—yet detailed enough for professionals and technical students—this easy-to-use volume delivers the latest techniques and code requirements for designing, building, rehabilitating, and maintaining private water wells and septic systems. Bolstered by a wealth of informative charts, tables, and illustrations, this book delivers: * Current construction, maintenance, and repair methods * New International Private Sewage Disposal Code * Up-to-date standards from the American Water Works Association * And much, much more! So, no matter if you’re a plumber, a driller, or a utility company professional, Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook is the one resource you need to ensure your next job’s success!

Weekend Landlord $17.99 It Doesn’t Have to Be a Full-Time JobThe Weekend Landlord is your simple guide that highlights the crucial areas of landlord/tenant relations. Complete with frequently needed forms and helpful checklists, you can find the best tenants, handle any issues that come up and move on to the next tenant as circumstances demand.Manage Your MoneyMake smart decisions in selecting tenants, collecting rent, reporting income and saving at tax time.Watch Out for Red FlagsAvoid the common mistakes that many landlords make regarding background checks, making repairs and ending the tenancy.Reference Your State’s ResourcesLearn what your state requires from you when dealing with a tenant and how to effortlessly meet those requirements.Make Use of Handy ToolsUse these quick and easy tools to ensure that you are covering all your bases and locking in the right tenant.Precise Coverage of–Applications–Credit Checks–Security Deposits –Partial Payments–Collecting Rent–Landlord’s Duties–Tenant’s Rights–Maintenance Issues–Terminating the Lease–TaxesEasy-to-Use Forms –Tenant Application–Lease Agreement–Property Inspection –Move-Out Letter–Termination of Lease –Repair Request–Payment Agreement–Deposit Itemization–Eviction Complaint–Sublet PermissionSimple, complete and ready to help-The Weekend Landlord is your answer

What Every Landlord Needs To Know $21.95 How to protect your investment, maximize your return, and make the tough tasks much easierWhat’s the hardest part of being a landlord? Raising the rent? Turning down a prospective tenant? Evicting a current tenant? Dealing with tenant complaints? Whether you’re an experienced landlord or new to the business, you know that these problems are just the tip or the iceberg. You might find yourself wishing there were faster, easier, more profitable ways to make these headaches go away-and now there are!What Every Landlord Needs to Know provides innovative, effective, completely legal solutions for everything from property and tenant issues to maintenance and repair problems, to legal obligations and responsibilities. Landlord Richard Jorgensen also offers ingenious tips on how to avoid many of these difficulties altogether. This comprehensive guide shows you how to:Maximize the screening power of the rental applications and credit reportsSelect only high-quality tenantsAvoid rejection and discrimination lawsuitsImplement basic maintenance and preventive measures that save time and moneyGet rid of nonpaying tenantsHandle critical landlord/tenant interactions with easeComplete with a sample rental application, lease, and credit check, as well as a list of credit bureaus and landlord associations, What Every Landlord Needs to Know is your key to making your tenants happier, your property more valuable, and yourself more successful.

What Every Landlord Needs to Know: Time and Money-Saving Solutions to Your Most Annoying Problems $21.95 Everything that new and veteran landlords need to know to protect their most valuable investmentsHow do I raise the rent? How do I legally turn down a prospective tenant? How do I evict a current tenant? These are just a few of the problems that plague both new and established landlords. What Every Landlord Needs to Know provides effective solutions for everything from property and tenant issues to maintenance and repair problems, to legal obligations and responsibilities. This comprehensive guide also offers preventive tips to avert the most common problems. Landlord Richard Jorgensen:Helps landlords maximize the screening power of the rental application and credit report Covers basic maintenance and preventive measures that save time and money Explains what to do if a tenant won’t pay the rent Gives tips for critical (and anxietyproducing) personal interaction between landlord and tenant for each problem Includes a sample rental application, lease, and credit check, as well as a list of credit bureaus and landlord associations Richard H. Jorgensen (Marshall, MN) has been a landlord, entrepreneur, and real estate developer for more than 30 years.