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Interest in living off the grid, i.e. self-sufficiently without relying on public services such as the municipal water supply, electricity, or local sewage and gas systems, has come on the scene as a greener, cheaper, and more independent way of life. Homes that are off-grid generally allow for a smaller carbon footprint, and a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. Living Off-Grid sets you free from depending on a company, either using solar panels, wind turbines, a micro water system, or a combination of these technologies. Other times, an Off-Grid system can work as an energy backup or be...

Like no other international metropolis, New York succeeds in following the latest architectural and design trends and still maintains her unmistakable face. This second edition and guide New York introduces up-to-the-minute, finished projects and buildings still under construction in and around Manhattan and features the Big Apple's most popular restaurants, shops and hotels. The guide includes addresses, a map and comprehensive index. Book jacket.

Can it get much better than relaxing in a comfortable, modern hotel after a long day on the ski slopes? Whether you're a beginner learning on the bunny slope, an ex-Olympian reliving his glory days, or a non-skier who enjoys sipping rum toddies in the lodge, you'll find the perfect place for a winter get-away in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book. Designed to suit every taste, "Ski Hotels serves as an illustrated guide to the best resorts in Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Japan, Includes an introduction and informative captions.

Las fortalezas de Dios presenta un recorrido por la fascinante historia de los castillos templarios en los antiguos reinos hispánicos. La Orden del Temple, fundada según se cree en 1119, pronto se convirtió en una de las instituciones más extraordinarias de toda la Edad Media, entre otras cosas por su doble naturaleza religiosa y militar. Extendidos por gran parte de Europa, los caballeros templarios dejaron a lo largo de toda la península Ibérica innumerables huellas de su poder y su activo papel en la llamada Reconquista cristiana. Y las fortalezas del Temple constituyen la más...