Houses + Origins
- 223 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Showcases the work of an architect with a rare gift for designing structures that converge with their natural surroundings.
Showcases the work of an architect with a rare gift for designing structures that converge with their natural surroundings.
This book discusses the different arguments on Climate Change often heard in documentaries and news reports but breaks them down with facts and empirical scientific evidence, to see whether they are actually the cause for panic that we've been told they are, and whether the solutions being proposed will really help.
Renowned event planner David Stark reveals whimsical, artistic, unexpected designs often created from sustainable, industrial, or low-cost materials to inspire readers—whether planning a wedding, dinner party, or holiday gathering—looking for ideas for their own events. Twenty-five of David Stark's events are featured—both private celebrations and charitable galas— and showcase how he developed the inspiration for the overarching theme, color palette, and the thoughtful, coordinated details he's known for, and which truly make an event memorable. From the New York Metropolitan Opera opening gala to Target’s large-scale charitable events and pop-up shops, David Stark’s inimitable influence is sweeping the design world—and thanks to his books, becoming more accessible for his legions of fans. No matter the event, The Art of the Party is sure to inspire creativity and become an essential resource for years to come.
Miracles, near-drowning, thrill-seeking, danger, unfathomable beauty, intrigue, evil, temptation, the Divine, seduction, sabotage, breath taking venues, heart breaking betrayal and even a nuclear threat. Sounds like your typical fictional action film, except, this story is true. Follow the incredible heart-stopping, full spectrum survival autobiography of David Stark, an Adventure Tour Guide who daily zip lined through a remote jungle on a distant island and experienced the ultimate "coming to the end of his proverbial rope." Hold on while you ride along his roller-coaster of odd and sometimes downright eerie and seemingly-unbelievable twists and turns of his life experience. Laugh, cry and shake your head in disbelief as he boldly shares his miraculous to the often gruesome path of misadventures as he ultimately comes to an unexpected eternal truth and the faith he so desperately sought. The Tour Guide: The Adventure Begins. Authored by David Alexander Stark. For more information on David and The Tour Guide book please visit www.starkadventure.com