Author: Arianne Cohen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608191109
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.
The Tall Book
Author: Arianne Cohen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608191109
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608191109
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.
The Tall Book of Make-believe
Author: Jane Werner Watson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Tall
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker
ISBN: 9781406301731
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Bobo the baby chimp is walking through the jungle. Everyone seems to be taller than he is! So he climbs on top of a lizard, a lion cub, an elephant and even a giraffe in his attempt to be tallest... until he wobbles, and wobbles... and slips! Luckily, mummy is there to rescue him. Bobo realizes that sometimes the size you are is the size you're meant to be!
Publisher: Walker
ISBN: 9781406301731
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Bobo the baby chimp is walking through the jungle. Everyone seems to be taller than he is! So he climbs on top of a lizard, a lion cub, an elephant and even a giraffe in his attempt to be tallest... until he wobbles, and wobbles... and slips! Luckily, mummy is there to rescue him. Bobo realizes that sometimes the size you are is the size you're meant to be!
The Tall Buildings Reference Book
Author: David Parker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136258035
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city. The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today. A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136258035
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city. The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today. A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
Up, Tall and High
Author: Ethan Long
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399256113
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Three side-splitting stories in one great picture book! In three laugh-out-loud situations, an irresistible cast of colorful birds illustrate the concepts of "up," "tall" and "high." First, a short peacock proves that he may not be tall, but he definitely isn't small. Then, a resourceful bird helps his penguin friend find a way to fly. Finally, two birds want to live in the same tree, but what goes up must come down! Each short story features a flap that reveals a surprise twist. With fun fold-outs, easy-to-read text, and a hilarious cast of characters, these stories beg preschoolers and emerging readers to act them out again and again.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399256113
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Three side-splitting stories in one great picture book! In three laugh-out-loud situations, an irresistible cast of colorful birds illustrate the concepts of "up," "tall" and "high." First, a short peacock proves that he may not be tall, but he definitely isn't small. Then, a resourceful bird helps his penguin friend find a way to fly. Finally, two birds want to live in the same tree, but what goes up must come down! Each short story features a flap that reveals a surprise twist. With fun fold-outs, easy-to-read text, and a hilarious cast of characters, these stories beg preschoolers and emerging readers to act them out again and again.
The Tall Book of Christmas
Author: Dorothy Hall Smith
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517228852
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated collection of stories, poems, and songs celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517228852
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated collection of stories, poems, and songs celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
The Tall Book of Fairy Tales
Author: Eleanor Graham Vance
Publisher: Harperfestival
ISBN: 9780060255459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Presents sixteen classic fairy tales, including "Puss in Boots," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," and "Cinderella."
Publisher: Harperfestival
ISBN: 9780060255459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Presents sixteen classic fairy tales, including "Puss in Boots," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," and "Cinderella."
The Tall Buildings Reference Book
Author: David Parker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136258043
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city. The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today. A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136258043
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
As the ever-changing skylines of cities all over the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution to accommodating growth more sustainably in today’s urban areas. Whether it is residential, a workplace or mixed use, the tower is both a statement of intent and the defining image for the new global city. The Tall Buildings Reference Book addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today. A team of over fifty experts in all aspects of building tall have contributed to the making of the Tall Buildings Reference Book, creating an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for architects, engineers and developers.
The Long and the Short and the Tall Story Book
Author: Bryan Darby
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 154629192X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Most of us seek perfection, be it the perfect partner, the perfect job, the perfect crime, the perfect murder or, in particular, the perfect revenge. But, however hard we try, there are always consequences. And the unpredictability of some of those consequences can make for the perfect story.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 154629192X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Most of us seek perfection, be it the perfect partner, the perfect job, the perfect crime, the perfect murder or, in particular, the perfect revenge. But, however hard we try, there are always consequences. And the unpredictability of some of those consequences can make for the perfect story.
The Tall Men
Author: Donald Davidson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description