Le livre des cabanes
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Abris, hutte, tanière, tipi, igloo... Avec 24 mòdèles réalisables, illustrés de plans et de dessins, ce livre mêle conseils pratiques, modes d'emploi, histoire et origine des cabanes.
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May 2009
Le livre des cabanes
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Abris, hutte, tanière, tipi, igloo... Avec 24 mòdèles réalisables, illustrés de plans et de dessins, ce livre mêle conseils pratiques, modes d'emploi, histoire et origine des cabanes.
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365 pingouins
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Le premier de l'an, neuf heures du matin, un livreur sonne à la porte avec un paquet contenant un pingouin. Qui peut bien envoyer ce cadeau insolite ? Seul indice : une petite note dans le carton précisant qu'il faut le nourrir quand il a faim. Le lendemain, arrive un deuxième pingouin, et ainsi de suite chaque jour.
365 pingouins
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Le premier de l'an, neuf heures du matin, un livreur sonne à la porte avec un paquet contenant un pingouin. Qui peut bien envoyer ce cadeau insolite ? Seul indice : une petite note dans le carton précisant qu'il faut le nourrir quand il a faim. Le lendemain, arrive un deuxième pingouin, et ainsi de suite chaque jour.
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The three little pigs
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Once upon a time there were three little pigs who lived in a big house in the forest... The tale of The three little pigs is set by Steven Guarnaccia among houses by great architects of the XXth century. Frank Gehry, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright are in fact the main protagonists of this contemporary tale with other renowned architects in their houses of scraps,(...)
The three little pigs
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Once upon a time there were three little pigs who lived in a big house in the forest... The tale of The three little pigs is set by Steven Guarnaccia among houses by great architects of the XXth century. Frank Gehry, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright are in fact the main protagonists of this contemporary tale with other renowned architects in their houses of scraps, of glass and of stone and mortar. In their famous buildings they live among objects designed by some of the most internationally representative architects and designers. But one day the wolf pays a visit to them...
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The elements of pop-up
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Every aspect of the creation of a pop-up, known as paper engineering, is clearly and thoroughly covered. All types of parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs are accurately detailed verbally and visually, flat and in dimension. Also included is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made from start to finish.
The elements of pop-up
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Every aspect of the creation of a pop-up, known as paper engineering, is clearly and thoroughly covered. All types of parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs are accurately detailed verbally and visually, flat and in dimension. Also included is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made from start to finish.
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Genius of common sense: Jane Jacobs and the story of The Death and Life of Great American Cities
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Here is the first book for young people about this heroine of common sense, a woman who never attended college but whose observations, determination, and independent spirit led her to far different conclusions than those of the academics who surrounded her. Illustrated with almost a hundred images, including a great number of photos never before published, this story of a(...)
Genius of common sense: Jane Jacobs and the story of The Death and Life of Great American Cities
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Here is the first book for young people about this heroine of common sense, a woman who never attended college but whose observations, determination, and independent spirit led her to far different conclusions than those of the academics who surrounded her. Illustrated with almost a hundred images, including a great number of photos never before published, this story of a remarkable woman will introduce her ideas and her life to young readers, many of whom have grown up in neighborhoods that were saved by her insights. It will inspire young people and readers of all ages and demonstrate that we learn vital life lessons from observing and thinking, and not just accepting what passes as conventional wisdom.
Bob Gill's A to Z
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Everyday objects and things are mixed up with their names: all you need is to find them... Bob Gill’s A to Z is a book to be glanced through in every direction, to find the balance in the apparent disorder and reconstruct images and words with the help of their colours: in fact, by recomposing each image you’ll discover its name at its side.
Bob Gill's A to Z
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Everyday objects and things are mixed up with their names: all you need is to find them... Bob Gill’s A to Z is a book to be glanced through in every direction, to find the balance in the apparent disorder and reconstruct images and words with the help of their colours: in fact, by recomposing each image you’ll discover its name at its side.
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Le Corbusier is famous for his dictum that "a house is a machine for living in." What he meant by this was that architecture must be at the service of all of us: it must facilitate our daily lives and the relationships between us and it must, above all, provide a comfortable home. To achieve this, each element of the house must be part of a well-oiled machine.This(...)
Le Corbusier, in his own words
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Le Corbusier is famous for his dictum that "a house is a machine for living in." What he meant by this was that architecture must be at the service of all of us: it must facilitate our daily lives and the relationships between us and it must, above all, provide a comfortable home. To achieve this, each element of the house must be part of a well-oiled machine.This introduction to the architecture and ideas of Le Corbusier for children of ten and over – it will fascinate architecture-minded adults too – brings to life the man, the architect, his work and the world in which he lived. The words are his own and with the accompanying photographs and drawings serve to reveal the philosophy behind the architecture.
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This book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques.
13 buildings children should know
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This book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques.
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Alors on a déménagé
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L'histoire d'une famille qui déménage sans cesse dans des lieux insolites : le chapeau de l'oncle, le toit de l'église, la lune, la neige, le cinéma, la forêt...
Alors on a déménagé
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L'histoire d'une famille qui déménage sans cesse dans des lieux insolites : le chapeau de l'oncle, le toit de l'église, la lune, la neige, le cinéma, la forêt...
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Bonjour les artistes!
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Déjà propriétaire d'une galerie à Paris, Philibert du Plessy savait que pour être reconnu dans le monde de l'art, il lui fallait ouvrir une succursale à New-York. Après avoir trouvé des locaux dans le quartier branché de Soho, Philibert décida de réunir, pour l'inauguration, tous les artistes qu'il représentait. L'exposition s'annonçait grandiose puisqu'elle serait le(...)
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Déjà propriétaire d'une galerie à Paris, Philibert du Plessy savait que pour être reconnu dans le monde de l'art, il lui fallait ouvrir une succursale à New-York. Après avoir trouvé des locaux dans le quartier branché de Soho, Philibert décida de réunir, pour l'inauguration, tous les artistes qu'il représentait. L'exposition s'annonçait grandiose puisqu'elle serait le reflet des principaux courants de l'art dans le monde.
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