The revised; bestselling resource of practical; nontechnical advice for maintaining and operating a golf course Practical Golf Course Maintenance; Third Edition presents the latest information and techniques for providing first-rate upkeep and management operations for any golf course. This books; clear; step-by-step coverage; unencumbered by technical language; includes critical advice on maintaining consistent bunkers; sand top-dressing and aerifying; pesticide storage; and other emerging technologies; as well as mowing techniques for greens; fairways; and teesmdash;and much more! This updated Third Edition offers reliable; state-of-the-art guidance and hundreds of helpful tips with: Major revisions throughout to address the latest information on computer- operated irrigation systems; new equipment for all aspects of course maintenance; water quality and conservation issues; and managing people A clear approach that avoids technical language and scientific citations while delivering practical advice that can be immediately applied on the course Coverage of all aspects of course maintenance from tee to green; along with guidance on managing the course for the rules of the game and managing the business aspects of course management and maintenance Practical Golf Course Maintenance; Third Edition is a valuable tool for golf course owners; architects; builders; golfers; golf professionals; club managers; and superintendents; as well as greens committee members; irrigation specialists; field managers; turfgrass specialists; real estate developers; and landscape architects.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Resource BookBy Andrea OKeefeNot sure you can love a school book but it is a great resource book. The book was in excellent condition. It arrived on time which was important because I had already started the class and needed it quickly.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Everything you need to know about lighting.By Kristine LofgrenLighting is the unglamorous; often-ignored aspect of interior design; which is a shame because it is SO important. Sometimes lighting can make all the difference in a room and the best furniture/textiles/accessories wont shine in a room with bad lighting. Gary Gordons Interior Lighting for Designers is now in its fifth addition; which shows how quality this book is. Ive used previous additions and found them invaluable for creating pleasing lighting schemes and the fifth addition includes some excellent updates to make the whole thing a must-have.You might not think that there is much to lighting; but you would be totally wrong. Lighting is actually vital to our health and mental well-being; which is why a poorly-lit room can make us feel uncomfortable and unhappy. This book covers every aspect of lighting: Lighting perception; light and your health; the psychology of light; color tones; daylighting; types of lighting; light control; sustainable lighting and methods. To help drive all of these points home; the book includes tons of pictures; both b/w and color and tons of illustrations and graphics. A book about light has to have good illustrations (since sometimes you have to show the concept rather than describe it) and this one does. It is also firmly based in the latest information and data; so you know you are getting the best information you can.This book doesnt just tackle electric lighting - which sets it apart from some lighting books - it also includes natural lighting and ways to control it; such as blinds; shutters; awnings and the like. I also love that the book gets really into he different type of lamps; including shapes; fittings; voltage; etc.The book is broken down in a sensible manner; and though it is aimed at students; it is perfect for any designer looking for all the best info on lighting for design. I found the section on controlling the direction of lighting particularly useful; since some books give you information on light levels and requirements but dont really explore how that lighting might bounce around a room. That meant that sometimes you pick all the "right" lighting; only to find that it somehow just doesnt illuminate the room like you expected. Knowing how light is going to reflect in a room is essential; since light doesnt behave the same in every situation.The updated section on sustainable design was particularly useful; since most new construction projects want to have sustainable lighting (and many people remodeling want smarter technology) and the chapter includes useful information that can be used in new builds; remodels or even just in a home.Whether your instructor tells you to pick this up or you are a professional designer; this book has all the info you need and is an excellent; reliable resource.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Lighting for Happiness.By Bror EricksonThis book has a wealth of information for every conceivable aspect of interior lighting a person wants to consider when redesigning a room; or building a new one. As a former electrician it seems most people dont give much thought to lighting when building or remodeling; they might agonize over the counter tops; the flooring; paint color and so forth; but if any thought is given to the lighting it is mostly whether or not the fixture fits into the design. Very little thought is given to the environment one wants to create with the light or what the light is lighting.This book delves into different aspects of contrast and the social effects of lighting.Most interesting is the incorporation of recent studies regarding the health effects of lighting and how artificial light can help depression or cause depression.This book will be a great resource for interior electricians as well as designers; and home owners interested in knowing how to get the most out of modern lighting equipment to improve and sustain the happiness of the home.