International handbook on the economics of energy, edited by Joanne Evans and Lester C. Hunt

stairs looked at in the fourth part. The fifth part considers fixing and connections – both mechanical and adhesives which is followed by a look at paint, varnish, stains and waxes. This book finishes with impregnating agents, and how to avoid them. Each part of this book contains a number of references and each section, suggestions for further reading. It finishes with a seven page index. All in all, this is a most useful addition to any environmentally conscious designer’s library.