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BOOKS & FILMS
Universal Guide to High Pressure and Steam Cleaner Repair explains exactly how the equipment works, as well as describing troubleshooting and repair procedures in plain language and full detail. 350 page manual makes effective service of almost all equipment types including European models possible. $76.95. Journey Publications, 120 Airport Industrial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 33148.
"Masonry Veneer," a 110 page book based on the 1994 Uniform Building Code, is a must for understanding what makes a veneer system work. Detailed presentation on how to design and build a veneer system contains essential data on system requirements, materials, details and guide specifications. $24. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
Innovative Ideas for Controlling the Decaying Infrastructure is a compilation of nineteen technical papers covering the latest corrosion control methods available in the areas of prevention, maintenance and prolonging material life. $80. Nace International, Box 218340, Houston, TX 77218.
"60 Minutes Towards Computer Literacy, an instructional audio cassette designed to help computerize businesses, makes basic computer terms and concepts understandable to virtually anybody. Cassette uses non-technical analogies to which all can relate, and offers tips on buying a computer. $15.45. Business Film International, 1397 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907.
Licensing Manual for the Design and Building Industry contains each state's licensing, certification and registration requirements for use as a guide in the application process. The manual contains over 300 pages and is divided into two categories, a trade section and a professional section. Also included is a listing of the addresses of the Secretaries of State for all 50 states for use in registering a corporation. $187. Professional Services, Ten Midland Avenue, Newton, MA 02158.
Legal Protection for subcontractors and suppliers combines a 12-session audiotape course with a manual that contains forms, checklists and a summary of the course in outline form. Highlights of the course include using legal leverage, avoiding scope of work disputes, key contract terms, protection against backcharges, obtaining payment security, dispute resolution, indemnification clauses and general liability insurance. $199. American Subcontractors Association, 1004 Duke, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The Best Brick Home Plans in America, a 196 page oversized, softbound book filled with 186 plans for all-brick homes, features a variety of sizes and popular styles from leading American designers. A form for ordering blueprints, material materials lists and descriptions and how-to diagrams are included. $10.95. Brick Association of North Carolina, Box 13290, Greensboro, NC 27415.
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