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Uncovering the biographies of some of the most fascinating lost and ruined buildings, an engaging compendium of 21 structures from around the globe, including The Tower of Babel, The Bastille, the Berlin Wall and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, 'Fallen Glory' is a unique guide to a world of vanished architecture.
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"Conceived in the Gilded Age, the Ferry Building opened in 1898 as San Francisco's portal to the world--the terminus of the transcontinental railway and a showcase of civic ambition. In silent films and World's Fair postcards, nothing said "San Francisco" more than its soaring clocktower. But as acclaimed architectural critic John King recounts in Portal, the rise of the automobile and double-deck freeways severed the city from its beloved structure...
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"Some nine million people from all over the world flock to the Louvre each year to enjoy its incomparable art collection. Yet few of them are aware of the remarkable history of that place and of the buildings themselves-a fascinating story that historian James Gardner elegantly chronicles in the first full-length history of the Louvre in English. More than 7,000 years ago, men and women camped on a spot called le Louvre for reasons unknown; a clay...
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Do you know when the Liberty Bell was rung for the last time? Or why it has a huge crack? Join Mr. Chen's class as they take a field trip to find out the facts about this important US symbol. Ranger Marcela explains who made the Liberty Bell, what words appear on it, and how it got its name.
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Candlewick Press
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2009.
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Experience the wonders of New York as readers follow a wide-eyed boy and his dad on their walk around Manhattan, from Grand Central Terminal to the top of the Empire State Building, from Greenwich Village to the Statute of Liberty. Includes lots of facts and trivia and a gatefold of the Empire State Building.
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PowerKids Press
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c2017.
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"If there's one thing kids know about the Liberty Bell, it's that this American symbol stands for freedom. Readers will follow the narrator on a family vacation to Philadelphia to visit Independence Hall. While there, the narrator sees the Liberty Bell, and learns about its history and why it's still important today. A relatable storyline and vivid illustrations make this book both fun and accessible for young readers and listeners." --
15) London Theatres
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London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality is unsurpassed.
Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of the forty-five theatres which make the London stage what it is, with stories of the architecture, the people and the productions which have defined...
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- Identificar las condiciones básicas de manipulación de materiales y productos para su carga o descarga en relación con su naturaleza, estado, cantidades, protección y medios de transporte utilizado.
- Clasificar y describir los distintos tipos de paletización, relacionándolos con la forma de constitución de la carga a transportar.
- Interpretar y aplicar la normativa referente a la prevención de riesgos laborales y de la salud de los trabajadores.
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17) Eiffel Tower
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Creative Education
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[2007]
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Disquisition on the history and properties of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
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"From Zaha Hadid to Art Deco, each of the carefully chosen 100 entries has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration. A fascinating introduction to architecture today, featuring inspiring architects, eco-friendly plans, and incredible buildings around the world."--
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"For nearly a decade, Pulitzer prize-winning critic Justin Davidson has explained New York, the city, to his readers at New York, the magazine. He has visited new and preserved buildings, explored neighborhoods in mid-transformation; interviewed architects, developers, and urban thinkers; and tracked the city's constant change. Now, he distills those experiences into Magnetic City, an ambler's guide to New York--the city around us, the one that's...
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