“michael forsyth”

"Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation" describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques.It provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials... More

"Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation" traces the history of structures in various materials and contains guidance on the survey, assessment and diagnosis of structures and the integration of building code requirements within the historic fabric. It discusses conservation engi... More

"Understanding Historic Building Conservation" discusses conservation philosophy and the importance of understanding the history of a building before making strategic decisions. It details the role of each conservation team member and sets out the challenges of conservation at planning level in urba... More

- This is the second paperback City Guide in the Buildings of England series... More

Communication seems so easy that we don’t consider it enough. It is not as easy as we believe and misunderstanding can be all too common – can’t it? When you need to deliver a message and obtain an agreement, things can become downright difficult! This book is designed to help you gain agreem... More

The Confederacy had a great opportunity to turn the Civil War in its favor in 1864, but squandered this chance when it failed to finish off a Union army cornered in Louisiana because of concerns about another Union army coming south from Arkansas. The Confederates were so confused that they could no... More