Set in twelfth-century England, this epic of kings and peasants juxtaposes the building of a magnificent church with the violence and treachery that often characterized the Middle Ages.

Offers an inside look into how a mosque was built in Turkey in the late 1600s, discussing building materials, construction, and functionality in terms of society.

"...a historical guide on the construction and operation of small windmills. Written in 1910, this classic text provides insight into how windmills are built, operated and used."--

Small Unmanned Fixed-wing Aircraft Design is the essential guide to designing, building and testing fixed wing UAVs (or drones). It deals with aircraft from two to 150 kg in weight and is based on the first-hand experiences of the world renowned UAV team at the UK's University of Southampton. The book covers both the practical aspects of designing, manufacturing and flight testing and outlines and the essential calculations needed to underpin successful...

Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.