Documenting the revival of the traditional architectural pattern book as a means implementing urban design, this is a practical guide to developing and using pattern books. It describes techniques and working methods for contemporary development and construction processes.

As the only child of King Gerald of Lon, Princess Edelweiss had led a carefree life, until now. As she reached the age of fifteen, her father became aware of the need to marry her to a prince, suitable to governing his kingdom when he was gone. So he set up a tournament, the winner to marry his daughter. But Edelweiss did not see why she should not govern her own kingdom, and she was definitely not pleased with the tournament's winner, the dreary Prince Walter. So she disguised herself as a commoner and ran away. Only her juggler, Jeffrey, worried over her safety, saw and followed. But his...

In 1419, the Emperor of China sent the most magnificent fleet of ships ever seen around the world. Besides sailors, ambassadors and such on board, there were the inevitable rats, faithful dogs and a certain group of fishing otters. The old Emperor died whereupon his jealous son, the new Emperor, ordered his father's ships, upon return, to be destroyed, as well as the animals on board. One ship crashed before returning on the shores of Ruapuke Beach, New Zealand. Until now, no one has known the cause. The animals knew. This is their story.

In "More Than A Donkey," through the example of a self-doubting donkey who learns he is valuable to God, Rob implores readers of all ages to see themselves as God sees them, "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14).