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Titles appearing in SciTech Book News — September 2007

Builder's guide to drainage & retaining walls. (CD-ROM included)

Schwartz, Max.
Builder's Book, Inc., ©2007    290 p.    $59.95    TA770
978-1-889892-67-2

Two engineers explain the design and construction of lot drainage, street and slope drainage, and concrete masonry retaining walls. Topics include field surveying, septic tanks, soil erosion, grading specifications, stability of cut and embankments, concrete block, and crib walls. An appendix provides 102 detailed drawings of retaining walls. The CD-ROM contains an electronic version of the book in PDF format. Distributed by Craftsman Book Company. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Builder's guide to stucco; lath & plaster. (CD-ROM included)

Schwartz, Max.
Builder's Book, Inc., ©2007    284 p.    $49.95    TH100
978-1-889892-72-6

Starting with the basics about stucco (also known as Portland cement plaster) and a residential stucco application checklist, a consulting civil engineer/instructor offers definitions, how-to tips, and cautions on topics in outline form from masonry construction to refinishing. The guide includes diagrams, a troubleshooting summary table, glossary, resources, references, overview of cement manufacture, construction codes and specifications, and safety guidelines. The complete book is on the companion CD-ROM for quick searching. Distributed by Craftsman Book Company. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)