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Ultra-stylish hotels such as The Viceroy Santa Monica, Ace Hotel Portland, Hotel deLuxe, and the Delano — stunning photography of these alluring getaways —includes private estates-turned hotels once owned by famous Hollywood stars and celebrities.

An exciting look into an array of ultra-chic hotels across the USA, this book illustrates that the USA is once again assuming a position at the forefront of international cool. As much a travel guide as a study of architecture and interiors, Dream Hotels includes insider anecdotes about famous guests and infamous incidents and provides exclusive commentary revealing details of the most glamorous, hip, and stylish hotels in the USA.

Only a few decades ago, Dubai was merely a tranquil Bedouin city. Today, the skyline of a boomtown rises from the desert. Reports about it are distinguished by superlatives. In particular, reports regardign new buildings in this country of little shadow overshadow anything that has been constructed before. Burj Al Arab, currently the world's largest luxury hotel, with its also technically unique facade is just one example of these buildings. Palm Project or Hydropolis, both visionary, artificially created islands belong to the same category. As does the construction of the world's highest apartment tower. Dubai presents a kind of preview of the ultramodern - a trend that is also reflected in the design of various restaurants, hotels and label stores. Representing the most important gate to the Middle East, this city is primarily one thing: thoroghly international and with incredible power on its way to a new future. This is the theme of this book, with chosen objects and crucial information concerning them.

A beautiful coffee table book on the links golf of Ireland featuring the landscape photography of LC Lambrecht. Every links in Ireland is featured and the text is provided by golf scribes from Ireland who really know the subject. This over sized book is a treasure for anyone who appreciates the beauty of golf course architecture.

This book selects 30 typical hotels in European style. These projects truly demonstrate the representative features of European style, reflecting how the style influences other design elements. This is so constructive in understanding and designing the interiors for hotels at present. In addition, a lot of classical style details, furniture and furnishings are also truly represented in this book, which is particularly of great reference value for the application of symbols in design.

This book features the following Hotels:
| Hotel Imperial, Austria
| Hotel Sacher Wien, Austria
| Four Seasons Hotel, Czech Republic
| Hotel Aria, Czech Republic
| No 5 Cavendish, England
| Hotel le Bristol, France
| Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany
| Melenos Lindos Hotel, Greece
| Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Ireland
| Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
| Dromoland Castle, Ireland
| The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Ireland
| The Merrion, Ireland
| Hotel des Trois Couronnes, Switzerland
| Grand Hotel National, Switzerland
| Bauer Il Palazzo, Venice
| Four Seasons Hotel, Milan
| Hotel Danieli, Venice
| Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy
| Excelsior Palace Hotel, Rapallo
| Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Lake Maggiore
| Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento
| Grand Hotel, Florence
| Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, Florence
| Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan
| Hotel Palazzo Sasso, Amalfi Coast
| The St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome
| Grand Hotel Continental, Siena
| Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin, Venice
| The Westin Excelsior, Florence

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251 color photographs

The formula to make your vacations a highlight for all the family: exquisite hotels, deluxe comfort, relaxed parents and happy children. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have selected the top family vacation spots around the world. These fantasy destinations cater to all ages and offer activities for every member of the family. Stunning photographs and comprehensive information help you find the perfect hotel for your family.

* An essential reference for family trips
* An ideal gift for those seeking more time with their family

229 color photographs

Vacations at last? Time to discover the most beautiful and unusual travel destinations in the world. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues recommend travel spots that combine top-notch service with discreet elegance and cuttingedge design. The magnificent photographs and evocative descriptions get you right in the holiday mood.

* An overview of all the hippest holiday destinations
* A thoughtful gift—especially for those who need a great break

It's the weekend: 48 hours of free time! Turn off your Blackberry and recharge those creative batteries — or spend some precious time with your partner. manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have selected the best short-stay destinations in Europe. Illustrated with attractive photographs, this convenient guide shows you just how top executives unwind. Each hotel has unique charm, superb service and unparalleled amenities. The only decision you'll have to make is where to go first.

Imagine spending the night in a hotel that looks like a giant dog. Or would you rather enjoy the view from an enchanting jungle tree house? Extreme Hotels takes you on an amazing journey along the world's most bizarre hotels and bed and breakfasts, from a survival capsule via a hobbit house lodging and a wine barrel hotel to an underwater resort.

From the aspect of functional space, the book is divided into five parts: hotel space, business & office space, restaurant space, leisure & entertainment space and exhibition space. In the hotel space, this book selects hotels designed by well-known international design groups. You can comprehend the design classics of big groups through drawings of the hotel's public areas, lobby, banquet hall, rooms and so on. In the exhibition space, popular 2010 Shanghai World Expo pavilions are the main selection. The pomp of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is recreated by displaying pavilion’s external shape, entrance and internal structure. In other spaces, you can learn about the building process of business environment by displaying functions of shopping malls, office decoration, stores, restaurants, KTV, leisure clubs and so on.
From the aspect of CAD drawings design, all selected drawings are domestic and international first-class drawings, and even built drawings. In addition, there are also corresponding real and effect maps. These drawings are very detailed and from big companies, including HBA, Gold Mantis, the United States Wilson, Tdi Associates (Shanghai) Pte, Ltd, and famous designers, including Gao Wenan, Xie Yingkai, Zhang Xing and so on. You can not only refer to their design but also quote something inside the drawings. For example, you can adjust the size of hardware structural elements to standard size for the next need; at the same time, it’s worth for you to collect some detailed and standard methods such as identification methods of icons, illustration, material and process. All these can enrich your own map storage or perfect your company’s storage.

Contents:
CORPORATE
ART & CULTURE
COMMERCIAL HOTEL EDUCATION
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
OTHER
INDEX

200 color photographs

Contents:
Fragrance Filling the Courtyard·Spring Scenery Is Locked in a Small Boudoir
(Ancient and Unsophisticated Artistic Conception)
Understated and Undemonstrative Chinese Charm--Vanke Tangyue Club, Dongguan
Always Alluring Whether Adorned or Plain--Yueshang Xiangjiang Restaurant, Beijing
Chinese Characters Tell Chinese History--Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, Shanghai
Caring for Mankind--Dunnan and Tianmu Restaurants of Eu Yan Sang · The Zun Express, Taiwan
New or Traditional, Highlighting Kunlun--Hotel Kunlun, Hohhot
...
Fragrance Filling the Courtyard·Summer Scenery
(Luxury Artistic Conception)
Beijing-style Mansion with Imperial Flavor--Imperial Mansion, Beijing
Splendid, Noble and Imperial Style--Guijie Shop of Go Believe, Beijing
Rich-flavor Restaurant--Wangshunge Pin · Wei Restaurant, Beijing
Splendid “Chinese Door”--Hilton, Beijing Capital Airport
Elegant & Understated Club--Sanming Club, Fuzhou
An Ideal Place Far away from the Noisy World--Showflat of Jinxiu Villa, Yichun, Jiangxi
Luxurious China Red Building in Foreign Land--Tse Yang, Qatar
Shimmering Ripples Revealing Luxury and Elegance--Yuleijinxiu Business Club, Dujiangyan, Sichuan
Magnificent Villa -- A Spiritual Belongingness for Oriental Elites--Showflat of Taihu Golf Villas, Suzhou
A Visual Treat of History--No.9 Seafood Restaurant, Tianjin
Attractive Sumptuousness--Zen5es in Westin, Tianjin
A Hotel in Orient and Has Infinite Charm --Raffles Tianjin
...
Fragrance Filling the Courtyard·Reputation Is as Slight as Snail’s Feelers
(Modern Zen Artistic Conception)
Picking up Lotus and Smiling Subtly to Brush off Dust--Showflat of Mengzeyuan, Changsha
Slow-paced Space Featuring Zen Atmosphere--Jipinhui Club, Fuzhou
Poetic Living--Reception Center of Tangqian Mingyue Villa, Fuzhou
Tea Aroma Making Sweet-scented Laurel Ashamed--Ming Shi Hui Tea Club, Fuzhou
Balance of Dynamic and Static Highlighting Zen Atmosphere--Taiwan Rice Sets of Cuisine, Fuzhou
Tasting Zen in Tea--Jingchangfang, Fuzhou
Fresh and Elegant Zen Space--Showflat of Meijia Oriental Holiday Villa, Maoshan
Light of Buddla, Fantastic--De' All Restaurant, Shanghai
Antithesis Continually Writing Legend --Phoenix Tea Club, Shijiazhuang
...
 Fragrance Filling the Courtyard·Write in Wuxiang Mountain in Lishui
(Modern & Fashion Artistic Conception)
Poetic Charm of Blue and White Porcelain--Showflat of Landun Jingyuan, Zhuzhou, Hunan
Reconstruct the Space and Produce New Flavor--Sales Office of Sky City, Chengdu
New Interpretation of Traditional Concept--Blossom Seasons Hotel, Beijing
Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate--Feiteng Yuxiang Restaurant, The Place, Beijing
Fashion and low-keyed Oriental Flavor--Flat of Tianjunyunding, Fuzhou
New Interpretation of Traditional Flavor--Jingjie Villa, Nansha, Guangzhou
...
 Fragrance Filling the Courtyard·Blooming Polygonum Orientale
(Leisure Resort Artistic Conception)
Graceful Southeast Asian Style--Sales Center of Foshan Lunjiao · Vanke (Phase I)
Leisure Elegance--Yuanyang Residence, Sanya
Singing Literate Elegance with Sea Breeze--Showflat of Narada Resort & Spa Perfumed Bay
Thick and Heavy Colors to Draw Jiangnan Water Town--Banyan Tree Hangzhou
Charming with Either Light or Heavy Makeup--Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou
Relaxing and Cozy Holiday Style--Model Villa of C type, Global Migrant Bird Resort, Huizhou

The new edition of Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management introduces the principles of turfgrass management, covering everything from basic turfgrass science to fertilization, mowing, turfgrass diseases, irrigation topdressing, pest management, as well as career paths, and much more.

With an emphasis on explaining why certain management practices are handled as they are, this new edition:

• Incorporates updates throughout with special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and soil testing
• Contains expanded coverage of physiology, water quality and seed production, seed certification, and seed buying
• Offers step-by-step advice on the selection and maintenance of turfgrasses
• Includes the latest information on cutting-edge fertilization research, mowing techniques, and sports field management practices
• Features a full-color identification guide that covers the most common grasses and weeds

Written on a level suitable for students, but with a wealth of information useful to experienced turfgrass managers, Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Fourth Edition provides a solid yet flexible grounding that readers can apply and adapt on the job to nearly any situation.

The follow up to the bestselling Glamorous Rooms, Glamorous Retreats takes readers inside Jan Showers's luxurious interiors in vacation locales across North America and the Caribbean, from the mountains of Colorado, to the beaches of Florida and the Caribbean, to the ranches of Arizona and Texas.

With over 200 never-before-seen photographs, this book showcases the renowned designer's elegant eclecticism, which blends Hollywood high style, mid-century modernism, and classic 18th-century French styles, here set within the backdrop of stunning resort destinations. Mixing aspects of the local flavours and lifestyles into her own designs, Showers provides accessible and useful design tenets that will inspire readers to create their own luxurious yet relaxed homes.

The style of the homes will appeal to the dedicated fan base of top designers, celebrities and power players who made her first book a huge success.

Dr. MacKenzie’s Golf Architecture was a monumental book for its time, a timeless book on golf architecture and a must for any student of the field or serious player. MacKenzie was an outdoorsman, a military man, and a doctor of medicine, whose hobby of golf architecture got the best of him. He ultimately abandoned his medical career to pursue golf course architecture and we must be thankful for that. He fully understood the nuances of the game but his genius was borne from his astute analysis of the nature of the course, its purpose and place in golf. One of the elemental distinctions he made was between strategic hazards (primarily sand bunkers, as he abhorred water as a penalty) and random hazards, as were commonly found on Scottish links—most notably at his beloved St. Andrews.

The penal school of architecture was in vogue during much of MacKenzie’s life but he would have none of it. His conception of a perfect course had to do with surrounding the player, frequently challenging him, but ultimately enabling him the freedom to play, to enjoy his day at golf. MacKenzie felt too many golfers looked on hazards “as a means of punishing a bad shot, when their real object is to make the game interesting.” When his masterpiece, Augusta National Golf Club opened there were only 23 bunkers, barely more than one per hole. “Hazards should be placed with an object, and none should be made which has not some influence on the line of play...” While he is in complete agreement with John L. Low’s 1903 comment in Concerning Golf that no hazard is unfair wherever it is placed, MacKenzie avows “a hazard placed in the exact position where a player would naturally go is frequently the most interesting situation, as then a special effort is needed to get over or avoid it.”

In one of the lectures that constitute this volume, MacKenzie identifies thirteen quintessential traits of the best golf architecture—the thirteen commandments for the zealous. Some are elementary: the next tee should be nearby the last green and in a direction away from following players; every hole should be of a different character and every course should have four par-threes, a couple of drive-and-pitch holes, but mostly substantial par-fours. Many qualities are more complicated: “The course should be so arranged so that the long handicap player, or even the absolute beginner, should be able to enjoy his round in spite of the fact that he is piling up a big score.” Besides ranking as one of the finest volumes on golf architecture, this book is valuable for the good course management it teaches, especially to those neophytes. Golfers must use their minds and act with authority; after all, this is war. MacKenzie was a military specialist in camouflaging earthworks; it was that peculiar skill that shaped his concepts for strategic bunkering.

MacKenzie’s simple formula for a good golf course is twofold: it must never become monotonous; and the best course construction is “almost entirely due to utilization of natural features to the fullest extent and to the construction of artificial ones indistinguishable from nature.” He was also one of the earliest proponents of hazards to putting, designing unique greens such as the seventeenth at Augusta where the vertical halves slope in opposite directions, or the fifth with its backward tiering. He wanted the route to the green to be generous, never lined with ball-gobbling rough or ponds, but he could also be audacious when given property with substantially different terrain, as on the Monterey Peninsula for Cypress Point. Wisely there, the green movement is more tempered due to the high risk factor of many other shots, and perhaps the distracting drama of the surrounds. Admirers of the art of Mackenzie in the U. S. should also view Ohio State University GC, the University of Michigan GC and Crystal Downs CC, Green Hills CC (CA ), Pasatiempo GC, Northwood GC and Stockton G & CC.

While totally serious and eminently important, this book is far from a chore to read. Although a stern, physically imposing Scot, MacKenzie liked a joke, even if at possibly his own expense. One of two rival green shapers admitted he could never quite achieve the subtle contours of the other, and asked his secret.