Metal Curtain Walls
Metal Curtain Walls

Author: National Research Council (U S ) Bui

Publisher:

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019522097

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Metal Curtain Walls is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of modern curtain wall systems. It covers everything from the basics of construction to detailed information on materials, finishes, and installation methods. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for architects, engineers, and builders involved in the design and construction of commercial and industrial buildings. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Family Routines and Rituals
Family Routines and Rituals

Author: Barbara H. Fiese

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780300116960

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While family life has conspicuously changed in the past fifty years, it would be a mistake to conclude that family routines and rituals have lost their meaning. In this book Barbara H. Fiese, a clinical and developmental psychologist, examines how the practices of diverse family routines and the meanings created through rituals have evolved to meet the demands of today’s busy families. She discusses and integrates various research literatures and draws on her own studies to show how family routines and rituals influence physical and mental health, translate cultural values, and may even be used therapeutically. Looking at a range of family activities from bedtime stories to special holiday meals, Fiese relates such occasions to significant issues including parenting competence, child adjustment, and relational well-being. She concludes by underscoring the importance of flexible approaches to family time to promote healthier families and communities.