Dramatic story of how a ragtag army of workers re-routed the mighty Colorado and erected the 700 foot high dam. More than 100 workers died building the marvel that forever transformed the West. Eloquently told...'Hoover Dam' shows in fascinating detail how this incredible structure was the work of ordinary people following the plans of extraordinary people...Fascinating story of heroes.--Oregonian

This third edition of The Complete Guide to Treehouses covers every aspect of treehouse building, from choosing a tree and safety considerations to adding interior furniture and even a zip line. Featuring extended building techniques in step-by-step photo-illustrated instruction. For kids, a treehouse is a room that never has to be cleaned, a place for muddy shoes and bug jars and adventures real and imagined; a house that you can paint whenever...

"Do you dream of simplifying your life, freeing up your financial resources, and ditching all of the clutter in your life? Learn the ins and outs of what it really takes to achieve the dream of designing, building, and living in a tiny house of 400 square feet or less! Tiny house professionals Gabriella and Andrew Morrison have been involved in the trade for over 20 years, helping others to construct their own tiny homes. They have instilled all of...

The first popular history of the technology which harnessed electricity and powered the greatest scientific and technological advances of the modern era. Line drawings throughout.