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Author | : Fernanda Trías |
Publisher | : Charco Press |
Total Pages | : 82 |
Release | : 2021-10-12 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1913867056 |
In a rundown apartment building, in an unnamed city in Uruguay, a father and daughter close themselves off from the world. "The world is this house," says Clara, and the rooftop becomes their last recess of freedom. A pet canary is their only witness. As Clara’s connection to the outside is stripped away—the neighbor who stops coming by, the lover whose existence is only known by a pregnancy—desperation and paranoia take hold. It's a stifling embrace, and we are there with her, our narrator, dreading what we know the future holds.
Author | : Will Ferguson |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2017-10-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1501173553 |
Thomas Rosanoff was used by his father, an esteemed psychiatrist, as a test subject when he was a boy, being watched by researchers behind one-way glass for his entire childhood. Now a gifted med student, Thomas is the researcher, and his subjects are three homeless men, all of whom claim to be messiahs. But when Thomas's father intervenes in the experiment, events spin out of control and Thomas must confront the voices he hears in the labyrinth of his own mind.
Author | : Betsy Byars |
Publisher | : Yearling |
Total Pages | : 73 |
Release | : 2009-07-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0307567184 |
George Bean always wants to play on the roof of his apartmentbuilding. But only his older sister Anna can sit there, because she's writing a roof poem. Anna may be the first Bean to be in a book if the poem wins a contest at school. George decides to write a roof poem too. Soon all the Beans are on the roof writing the roof poems. All except George. He needs some inspiration. How will he get it? From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author | : Ingrid Gould Ellen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2021-03-15 |
Genre | : Housing |
ISBN | : 9781558444072 |
This report shows what local governments can do to mitigate the rising cost of rental housing. It considers the root causes of high rent burdens, reviews evidence about the consequences, and lays out a framework that cities, towns, and counties can use to help provide all their citizens with safe, decent, affordable housing options.
Author | : Theodore Osmundson |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1999-08-03 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780393730128 |
An illustrated study of gardens built on the roofs of buildings traces the history of roof gardens, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the present; explains how to construct safe, durable gardens; and offers tips on selecting plants, garden maintenance, and planting techniques.
Author | : Cecile Alix |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-09-24 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 3791373919 |
A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí's eyes. Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect's work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon--but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix's playful story and Fred Sochard's boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí's exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma's home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements--columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí's career and provides helpful background to Paloma's story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.
Author | : Margaret Wilkerson Sexton |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2022-10-06 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0861546288 |
'An utterly original and brilliant story' Reese Witherspoon A Most Anticipated Book according to The Millions, Ms. Magazine and Good Housekeeping Ruth, Esther and Chloe have been singing in harmony since before they could speak. Together they are The Salvations. Driven to success by their formidably ambitious mother, Vivian, they’re soon the hottest jazz band in San Francisco. When the girls receive a once-in-a-lifetime offer from a renowned talent manager, Vivian knows this is the big break she has been praying for. She can see a different future for her girls, one that is a far cry from her childhood in racially segregated Louisiana. But somewhere between the grind of endless rehearsals on the rooftop and the glamour of weekly gigs at the Champagne Supper Club, the girls grow up and start to imagine a life beyond their mother's reach. As Vivian’s hold on her family begins to weaken, she must confront changes in The Salvations, in the San Francisco neighbourhood she has made her home, and even in her own family.
Author | : Ronald Kidd |
Publisher | : Favorite Recipes Press (FRP) |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781887921022 |
Until he learns more of what they are doing, a young boy is upset that his special Saturdays with his parents change when they volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Author | : Agata Toromanoff |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-03-16 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 3791386638 |
This timely book celebrates the inspirational achievements of women architects in every corner of the world. Historically, women architects were disappointingly absent in the news and at awards ceremonies, but now they are spearheading some of the most exciting and important projects in every corner of the globe. These profiles of fifty female architects bring to light some of those projects and highlight pioneering women architects. Each architect is introduced in double-page spreads that include a brief biography, an overview of her philosophy and vision, and stunning photographs of her most significant works. Interviews with several of the architects provide a global perspective on how women are changing the face of the world--including feminist icon, philanthropist, and Nigerian "starchitect" Olajumoke Adenowo; Tatiana Bilbao, who is leading the way in sustainable Mexican architecture; Rossana Hu, who is fighting to preserve Chinese village culture in her rapidly urbanizing country; and Elizabeth Diller, who created the High Line, one of New York City's most beloved public spaces, and helped redesign the city's Museum of Modern Art. This volume offers indisputable and inspiring evidence that the architectural profession is no longer just a man's game.
Author | : 黄梵 |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 9781931824934 |
Urban Poetry from China collects translations of 31 contemporary poets from across China, Macau and Taiwan.