Böcker av Michael Webb

Thirty pioneering houses designed by architects for themselves over the past decade, revealing the ingenious ways they have addressed the challenges of creating a contemporary living space.

Nothing great is accomplished without sacrifice.The king is dead. The city is in shambles. Most of the Shadow Knights are captured and lost, marched away to an unknown destination. Lia, Raiyn, and Veron are all that are left. Reeling from the turn of events, they must band together to rescue the lost knights. The problem is they have no idea where to look.Their only hope for direction is hidden away inside the enemy's castle. It's a race against time and a fight against impossible odds to retrieve the clues and rescue the knights before it's too late.Filled with daring rescues, epic fights, and jaw-dropping twists, the middle volume of the Shadow Knights Generations Trilogy will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Family runs deep. Betrayal cuts deeper.Sixteen years have passed since the Shadow Knights brought peace to Terrenor, and now a new generation of warriors fights to keep it.Lia has the potential to be the best knight of them all. Her swordsmanship and control of the origine far exceed her young age. The Shadow Knights' leaders push for her to live up to her potential, but her rebellious nature isn't interested in listening. Even worse, the insistent leaders are her parents.In an attempt to challenge her, Lia's parents give her a position of responsibility. At first, she steps up, training others and leading missions, but when things around her unravel, she questions everything once more.Meanwhile, the Shadow Knights discover a new threat unlike anything they've encountered before. A group with powers far beyond the Knights' capabilities seeks to wipe them out, and they're powerless to stop them.Fighting with her own question of purpose and wondering if her parents will ever accept her as she is, Lia must choose between saving herself or that of her Shadow Knight family.With epic fights, complex characters, and a riveting plot, Shadow of Betrayal begins the new Shadow Knights Generations Trilogy. Join Lia and the Knights as they face their greatest challenge yet in the first book of this thrilling new story.

Thirty of the best architect-designed Californian houses of the last few decades, from glamorous beach houses to urban infills, set in context by an introduction tracing a century of innovation in perhaps the most geographically diverse state. Chosen for their unique response to a particular site, this book features thirty of the best houses built in California since 2000. As well as being architecturally interesting buildings, they are first and foremost homes. A lengthy and richly illustrated introduction sets the scene for California as a place of architectural experimentation and some incredible homes over the course of the 20th century. These houses draw on that legacy, with light, space, lateral living, a connection to nature and a sense of adventurous spirit represented in each in its own way - but they are also reflections of considerations that hadn't occurred to 20th-century Americans: resilience to climate change, the need to live and work in the same space, and the environmental cost of building a new house. The selection includes Tadao Ando's famous Bell House in Malibu, Olson Kundig's monumental Collywood, a huge 15,600 sq ft megalith overlooking LA's Sunset Strip, a house in Santa Monica wrapped in a rubber raincoat, and a cabin on a rocky outcrop in the Yucca valley desert.

The lost City of Gold will solve all their problems . . . if they live to find it.Fresh off their previous adventure, Peter and his friends settle into ordinary lives, despite their newly gained special powers. Everything changes when they stumble upon artifacts that point to a legendary city of gold, its location lost in time, and its existence doubted by everyone they meet. Enchanted by the promise of untold riches and the thrill of adventure, they embark on a quest to uncover its fabled treasures.But danger lurks at every turn, and soon they find themselves entangled in a web of betrayal, threats, and unexpected alliances. The few they find who believe in the city will stop at nothing to reach it first.With their freedom and lives hanging in the balance, they must use their strength, wit, and friendship to overcome the perils that lie ahead. From treacherous jungles to ancient palaces and forgotten ruins, they face ferocious creatures, deadly gangs, and dark secrets. For Peter and his friends, it's not just a quest for treasure, it's a race for their lives.Legend of the Golden City is an epic young-adult fantasy adventure that will captivate readers from the very first chapter. With its blend of heart-stopping action, deep bonds of friendship, and exciting surprises, this exhilarating tale will leave you breathless and longing for more.

Part Indiana Jones. Part Percy Jackson. All fantasy adventure.Peter cares about three things: his family, his friends, and escaping an apprenticeship he hates. He works to appease his parents but bides his time until he can adventure on his own.Rumors surface of a legendary treasure, the Amulet of Power, that's been lost for centuries. When a clue to the artifact's location falls in their laps, Peter and his friends embark on a quest to uncover the long-forgotten mysteries of the fabled prize.Unfortunately, the group of friends aren't the only ones seeking it. An enemy will stop at nothing to receive the limitless power the Amulet supplies. The closer Peter gets, the higher the stakes become. Not only is his city threatened, but the lives of his friends and family hang in the balance, and the only way to save them is to find the treasure first.From the hot, new, young-adult fantasy author, Michael Webb, comes an epic adventure of treasure, danger, incredible powers, betrayal, and found family.

The highly anticipated second volume of the Shadow Knights Trilogy:After tasting financial success and the Shadow Knights' power, Veron lost everything. Now, trapped in slavery, jealous servants and harsh justice threaten his ability to fulfill his destiny. Caught between secrets he cannot divulge and attention from the master's daughter, Chelci, Veron must choose between following the rules or following his heart as he fights to rise again.Meanwhile, King Bale searches to kill the young shadow knight, and Veron's old friend Brixton is the only one who knows where he is. Will the lure of power entice Brixton to turn on him again? His first betrayal nearly cost Veron everything. A second would cost him his life.

The American architectural firm of Sparano + Mooney in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, CA, stands for sustainable and innovative buildings that are harmoniously embedded in spectacular mountain landscapes. In this volume, architectural critic Michael Webb presents ten projects with the aid of photographs, drawings, sketches and texts, visualizing the process by which architectural ideas are conceived and realized. The architects respond in their plans to the overwhelming natural surroundings with restrained forms and the innovative detailing of materials. The firm's models, sketches, conceptual drafts and fully executed buildings offer a thoughtful perspective on developing architecture that thrives on the relationship between concept and place. Accompanying essays relate the buildings to their regional contexts and also highlight analogies to Land Art.MICHAEL WEBB is a Los Angeles-based British author who has written more than twenty books on architecture and design. He was named an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects and made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his services to French culture.

A long overdue survey of the world's most inventive contemporary apartment buildings, which explores how to make our dwellings comfortable and suitable for 21st-century living.

This is the first English language biography of Ottorino Respighi, the most performed Italian composer of the twentieth century. Best known for his so-called Roman trilogy, (Fountains of Rome, Pines of Rome and Roman Festivals), this book documents the story of his rise to fame.

Showcase of the new building by Belzberg Architects, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, with its innovative concepts in building design and merger of sustainability with aesthetics.

The houses that Studio Pali Fekete Architects have created over the past decade focus on the basics: flowing spaces, abundant natural light, and generous proportions.

Suitable for pupils aged 8+ (Year 4 upwards), Junior History Book 2 introduces Key Stage 2 pupils to the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome.