Mastering Autodesk Revit Building (Autodesk Revit)

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Master the software that industry professionals use to create compelling architecture! Experienced-based, practical advice is at the core of this concise manual by veteran author and architect Paul Aubin, who makes learning Autodesk® Revit® Building easier than ever. Designed to shorten the learning curve, this book focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the Revit Building process through a series of hands-on lessons that promote a clear sense of the value of the software and an understanding of each tool's potential. In completing their building design projects successfully, readers will develop a first hand knowledge of what it takes to create a complete set of construction documents for architectural production.

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Mastering Autodeak Revit Building.......2007-02-14

When you do a search for Revit 8.0 this book comes up as a suggestion, but beware. It is only for 8.1 because the files only work in 8.1. That makes the book totally useless to Revit 8.0 users.

Good Transaction.......2007-01-04

Good transaction, exactly what was advertised. No pain, just smooth deal. No hesitation

Very Good.......2006-11-15

This book does a good job of teaching you how to do specific things in Revit. However, some of the techniques it teaches are a little too specific to the Sample Files that it uses to teach the techniques. But still does a very good job.

A verbose tome that scratches the surface.......2006-09-03

Compared to the online help, this book reviews favorably. But Revit is a deep program, and to really use Revit efficiently and fully takes more than an "intermediate" book will offer, which the Aubin text admits to being. I say the text is verbose because, for instance, it always refers to Revit as "AutoDesk Revit Building", which gets very tiring. The book introduces Revit by designing two projects, which is nice, but a lot of the useful information is hidden in little sidebar tips, which makes using the book as a reference (for instance, as a command reference) difficult.

Mastering Autodesk Revit Building.......2006-08-22

I purchased this book because of the favorable reviews I read from this site. I wasn't dissapointed...this book delivered. I just recently got hired by a major architectural firm that uses Autodesk Revit Building. My background is Autocad ADT 2006 and have no idea at all what Revit is all about. Two weeks prior to my start with this new firm, I bought this book and diligently went through all of Mr. Aubin's tutorials every night. Now, two weeks into this new company, I am even, if not more advanced, with all their employees (they took the transition to Revit ten months ago)! On a few occasions, I had some questions pertaining to the book and Mr. Aubin had graciously replied promptly to these inquiries by email. If you're not yet using Revit, then you're missing a lot. This is the future of CAD. And if you decide to switch, this book is a must! Thanks for a great book Paul!

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Mastering Revit Architecture 2008
Paul F. Aubin
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ASIN: 1428319433

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Master the software that industry professionals use to create compelling architecture! Experienced-based, practical advice is at the core of this concise manual by veteran author Paul Aubin, who makes learning Autodesk Revit Architecture 2008 easier than ever. Designed to shorten the learning curve, this book focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the Revit Architecture process through a series of hands-on lessons that promote a clear sense of the value of the software and an understanding of each tool's potential. In completing their building design projects successfully, readers will develop a first hand knowledge of what it takes to create a complete set of construction documents for architectural production.

An Introduction to Acrylics (DK Art School)
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typical DK book

GREAT beginner Arylic Book - Simple & Loaded with Pictures

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Great for Beginners

An Introduction to Acrylics (DK Art School)
Ray Campbell Smith
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ASIN: 0789432870

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Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Acrylics will show you everything you need to know about working in this challenging-- but rewarding -- medium. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. Each volume of the DK Art School series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn. When complete, the DK Art School will offer the widest choice of specific subjects -- from acrylic figure to oil portrait, and from pastel still life to watercolor landscape. Build your own private Art School in your home library.

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typical DK book.......2007-07-25

Pretty picture as in all DK books but gives an entire overview of all acrylic paining in 72 pages. A lot of simple paragraph definitions of techniques but nothing of any direction or use for a begining painter. A great picture book for a child.

GREAT beginner Arylic Book - Simple & Loaded with Pictures.......2007-07-13

I bought this book based on all the other reviews and now I too love it. Loads of beautiful color pictures and examples and written clearly. If you're beginning acrylics - get this !

Good Book, Not Great Book.......2007-07-03

Considering that I have yet to find a complete compedium of Acrylic techniques, this is probably one of the better books out there, especially for beginners. This book will give you the short and skinny on your tools, paint and mediums, and canvases/surfaces. After that, the book starts giving examples on how to tranfer your image onto the canvas with pencil prior to painting, using opaque methods to painting, transparent(watercolor style) methods, drybrushing, scumbling, and more. Then at the end of the book, it contains a series of gallry examples in acrylic to inspire. This book is a good foundation book, and gives many approaches to using acrylic.

Indispensable for the Beginner.......2006-08-16

When I decided that I wanted to start painting, I bought five "How To" books. This one is my favorite, hands down. The book is well organized, well written, and contains a lot of beautifully detailed photographs. The author has kept the text to a minimum, letting the photographs do much of the talking, which works far better for me than other books that have more emphasis on written instruction.

In only 72 pages, every topic is covered, and no question is left unanswered. It begins with a brief history of the medium, then moves on to cover color, paint types, brushes, painting surfaces, tools, and techniques, as well as galleries of different painting styles. There's even a section on experimental approaches, such as stenciling and inventive scraping. Rather than presenting a series of exercises (as many books do), this author encourages experimentation and discovering your own personal style, an approach that really inspired me to pick up a brush and get started.

Also worth mentioning is that every photograph and illustration is in color . . . really GOOD color. This may sound like a no-brainer, but a few of the other books I purchased contained a lot of black-and-white photos. Hey, you can't learn to paint in black and white!

Experienced artists may find the material here a bit too rudimentary, but for the true novice, like myself, this book is a winner. If you're looking for that ONE book to get you started, this is it!

Great for Beginners.......2005-04-17

Very informative and easy to read. Wonderful pictures! If you are new to acrylics, this is a great place to start!

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Introduction to Pastel and Acrylic
Ronald Pearsall
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Painting course: Introduction to drawing, watercolour, gouache and tempera, pastel and acrylic, oil painting

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Painting course: Introduction to drawing, watercolour, gouache and tempera, pastel and acrylic, oil painting
Ronald Pearsall
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Glossy, pictorial covered hardback, 9 1/2" X 12 1/4". A how-to book for artists. Copyright 1990 by Regency House, this edition produced in 1995 for Shooting Star Press. Beautiful color illustrations throughout.

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INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS
ALFRED DANIELS
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AN INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS

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ALFRED DANIELS
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Introduction to Painting with Acrylics
Alfred - Editor Daniels
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Introduction to Pastels and Acrylics
Ronald Pearsall
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On the home-building front.(Materials): An article from: Plastics Engineering

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On the home-building front.(Materials): An article from: Plastics Engineering
Alice Blanco
Manufacturer: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Plastics Engineering, published by Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 513 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: On the home-building front.(Materials)
Author: Alice Blanco
Publication: Plastics Engineering (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2004
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 60 Issue: 3 Page: 7(1)

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The Work of Atget: The Art of Old Paris (Work of Atget)
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Maria Morris Hambourg
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At long last, the "lost" Oh Mh Goddess" stories are collected for the first time, in this new, remastered first volume of the popular manga series, the first of three new volumes that restore the complete Oh My Goddess storyline and fill in early details of this delightful, funny, and exciting tale of college student Keiichi Morisato, who accidentally dials the Goddess Technical Helpline and is delivered the living, breathing, literal goddess Belldandy...and one wish. When he jokingly asks for Belldandy to stay with him forever, he gets his wish, and one hilarious headache after another as Keiichi and his Goddess-out-of-water adjust to the inevitable clash of the Spiritual Plane and the Material World. Also includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess.

Customer Reviews:

Confused..........2006-04-04

I have seen the Ah! My Goddess anime, so naturally I wanted to read the manga as well. I just have one question.

Which first volume of the manga should I get? I see this one, "Oh My Goddess: Wrong Number", but I also see "Oh My Goddess tome 1", and "Oh My Goddess Volume 1". Is there a difference between them all? And if there is, which is the best one to get?

great book.......2003-06-02

I'd heard of this before, but I didn't know any details. Keiichi Morisato dials a wrong number and ends up magically bound to the goddess Belldandy. The art in this book is lovely, and many of the stories are hilarious. Belldandy is probably the nicest person/celestial being I've ever seen in a comic, and the way people reacted to her was really funny. I can't wait to get my hands on more "Oh My Goddess" books.

Start With This Book.......2003-02-06

I saw the 5-part OAV (original animation video) "Oh My Goddess" DVD's and was very impressed. However, because the series was so short, I went online to see if there was a manga (Japanese comic book) series since most anime is from manga.

Enter "Wrong Number" done by Dark Horse Comics. This should replace the "555-Goddess" book previously done since this contains the chapters that were not included in that original book 1. People who've watched the OAV's will see the major elements from the first and second videos done in this book. However, there are notable differences such as a monk that lived in the temple that Belldandy and Keiichi end up living in. We are introduced to the following characters:

Keiichi (the guy with the wish), Belldandy (the goddess), Tamiya (large classmate), Aoyama (cool classmate), Sayoko (the girl jealous of Belldandy), and Megumi (Keiichi's sister).

One thing people who've seen the OAV will be surprised at is the art. Belldandy doesn't look like she does in the OAV. Much like many other comic strips or comic books, Fujuishima-san had not yet refined the artwork. Don't worry, the artwork gets better with each volume.

Story-wise, this volume mainly focuses on Keiichi and Belldandy getting to know each other and their life at college.

Bottom line: If you loved the "Oh My Goddess" DVD set, you will REALLY enjoy this manga and all of the manga's in this series. If you've never seen the OAV's but want wholesome, light reading material, get this book!

A Great visual novel. Belldandy is a delight!.......2003-01-06

Reading this visual novel by Kosuke Fujishima was a treat, indeed! Consider its beginning: Keiichi Morisato, a loser student phones for a pizza, but gets the goddess help line instead and is offered a single wish. His choice: for a goddess to stay with him always! He thus is paired with the goddess Belldandy, and experiences a series of hilarious misadventures beginning with their being kicked out of his dorm room. However, this allowed him to leave the company of his loutish housemates in preference for the company of a real goddess.

Belldandy and Keiichi encounter some surprising characters: an otaku (obsessive anime fan), a priest with an unusual mastery, a feckless, forlorn lover, a queen bee of a university scene, and the manipulative little sister! These episodes set the stage for explaining circumstances that were unclear in previously-published works. We find out more about our two main characters, including the abilities of Belldandy.

The motif of a girl or woman with preternatural or magical capacities is found in other Japanese manga works, notably the equally delightful Lum Urusei Yatsura. But Belldandy is unfailingly pleasant and serene: a true goddess in her patience with Keiichi and with the sometimes difficult ways of humans. This provides an effective device for critiquing the ways of humanity and for exploring philosophical questions.

While Fujishima did change his style in later episodes, I found that his style in these early stories was also engaging. Belldandy is beautiful, and sweet. The artwork is interesting and dynamic: worth the price of the book in itself. I recommend this book 100% and suspect that it might serve to lift up the spirits of someone who is having a bad day. It does for me!

Wrong number...I don't think so.......2002-12-29

If you have seen the 5 episode OAV series, then you will love this. As it starts of, Keichi Morisato is a college student who doesn't really have any luck with women, until one day he calls a beautiful goddess of the name Belldandy. She says she can grant him anything he desires and Keichi of course, thinks this is a joke by his mates wishes that a girl like her would be with him forever. Their life from then on continues through the series.

As you know, this is contains previous material from 1-555-GODDESS but also contains the lost stories which will answer many a question you might have.If you see this book for the first time and see it isn't as great as it looks on the OAV series, Dont Worry! Because at this time, Fujishima was just getting use to drawing the characters and throughout the series gets to look better and better.

If you are wondering if you should get this or not, the answer is obviously yes! The humour in this book is funny as but if you already own 1-555-GODDESS and are a bit worried if you should waste your money on this, you're not. Because 7 of the 8 chapters are lost and new.

1st Chapter: Wrong number
2nd Chapter: Into the lair of the Anime Otaki
3rd Chapter: A man's home is his....temple?
4th Chapter: College exchange Goddess
5th Chapter: Those whom goddess has jointed together, let not woman put asunder
6th Chapter: SLP Camera- Mission Accomplished!
7th Chapter: The lullaby of love
8th Chapter: The Megumi Problem

I Recommend this book for manga collectors, OMG! Fans and all newbies!

Oh My Goddess Set I (Wrong Number, Leader of the Pack, Final Exam) (Oh My Goddess, 1, 2, 3)
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Oh My Goddess Set I (Wrong Number, Leader of the Pack, Final Exam) (Oh My Goddess, 1, 2, 3)
Kosuke Fujishima
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