Author : Julian Dibbell
Publisher : Julian Dibbell
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,22 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780805036268
This novelistic rendering of a true account tells of a celebrated rape case which took place in an electronic "salon", where Internet junkies have created their own interactive fantasy realm.
Author : Erin Frances Fisher
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,60 MB
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1487003676
In settings that range from the old American West to pre-revolutionary France, from a present-day dig site in the high tablelands of South America to deep space, That Tiny Life is a wide-ranging and utterly original collection of short fiction and a novella that examines the idea of progress — humanity’s never-ending cycle of creation and destruction. In the award-winning story, “Valley Floor,” a surgeon performs an amputation in the open desert in the American West. In “Da Capo al Fine,” set in eighteenth-century France, the creator of the fortepiano designs another, more brutal instrument. And in “That Tiny Life,” the reader gets a glimpse into a future in which human resource extraction goes far beyond Earth. Each story is infused with impeccably researched detail that brings obscure and fascinating subject matter into bright relief, be it falconry, ancient funeral rites, or space exploration. The result is an amazing interplay of minute detail against the backdrop of huge themes, such as human expression and impact, our need for connection, the innate violence in nature, and the god-complex present in all acts of human creation. A highly accomplished, evocative, and wholly impressive work of short fiction, That Tiny Life introduces readers to a writer with limitless range and imagination.
Author : Paul Meisel
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823443221
Tiny but mighty! A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series. May 15: Today I poked my way out of this tiny egg. With Mom feeding him insects and nectar, Ruby T. Hummingbird is soon able to beat his wings and fly--up, down, backward, and forward--and forage for himself. But don't be fooled! This elegant creature can turn into a fierce fighter if another hummingbird tries to feed on his flower--or his hummingbird feeder. June 21: This flower is MINE! No you don't. A second test of his strength comes when he migrates to a warmer climate in the fall and a cooler climate in the spring. March 1, 5 a.m.: I'm off! Wish me luck. Children will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about nature. The book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Don't miss the other books in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis: CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS /Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices My Happy Year by E. Bluebird: A Junior Library Guild Selection My Stinky Summer by S. Bug: A Junior Library Guild Selection
Author : Christine Taylor-Butler
Publisher : Paw Prints
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,32 MB
Release : 2009-05-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781442052529
Describes the kinds of bacteria, both good and bad, that live on the human body.
Author : Hanya Yanagihara
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 30,25 MB
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0804172706
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.
Author : Christine Taylor-Butler
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,94 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780516254760
Describes various forms of small organisms, including molds, fungus, spores, bacteria, and viruses.
Author : D. R. Jensen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
Release : 2016-01-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781533151452
Lucas is the tiny twin brother of Lucy. Both are adopted to assist John and Tali, the protectors of life on Earth, using the powerful gift of the Fern. Children will find a love for Nature and the Earth, appreciating the need to lend a hand in her protection. Fun facts and games included.
Author : Brent Heavener
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0525576622
From the founder of the Instagram feed @TinyHouse, comes a small, chunky inspiration book filled with photographs of the smallest abodes—from vans and boats to tree houses and cabins. A die-cut cover acts as a window onto a simpler world of lighter living and sustainability that never sacrifices function or design. Imagine living debt-free in an environmentally-friendly home. No mortgage, no clutter, and boundless freedom. This is the reality and dream of people all over the world thanks to the widespread momentum of the tiny house movement in recent years. Designed to fit on the tiniest of coffee tables, this book features 250 full-color photographs of the smallest, most efficient homes around the world, with interviews, features, and smart tips straight from the homeowners. From tiny mobile homes in California, Nashville, and Minnesota to a surfer-built tree house in Washington to a school bus that has been converted to a camper in Oregon, this lookbook is packed with big inspiration.
Author : Derek “Deek” Diedricksen
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1612128769
For everyone who’s ever dreamed of simplifying their life and downsizing their home, Micro Living offers an insider’s look at what tiny house living is really like. Best-selling author and tiny house enthusiast Derek “Deek” Diedricksen profiles 40 tiny — but practical — houses that are equipped for full-time living, all in 400 square feet or less. Detailed photography and a floor plan for each structure highlight inventive space-saving design features along with the nuts-and-bolts details of heating, cooling, electric, and plumbing systems. The real-life stories of residents impart the pleasures, as well as the challenges, of day-to-day living. With tips on what to consider before you build, along with framing plans for a prototype small cabin, Micro Living is the perfect starter handbook for both dreamers and doers.
Author : BRYCE. LANGSTON
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 2023
Category :
ISBN : 9781988550589
