Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration—these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, it is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him—Why do we walk? Where do we walk from? What is our destination?—and in this book he invites us to investigate them along with him. Language reflects the idea that life is one single walk; the word "journey" comes from the distance we travel in the course of a day. Walking for Kagge is a natural accompaniment to creativity: the occasion for the unspoken dialogue of thinking. Walking is also the antidote to the speed at which we conduct our lives, to our insistence on rushing, on doing everything in a precipitous manner—walking is among the most radical things we can do.

Abstract: It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry. Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . . As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye?

Abstract: Un arpeggio sulle corde è la prima raccolta di poesie che Kae Tempest ha pubblicato dopo il successo ottenuto con Resta te stessa. In una serie di poesie, rap, frammenti e schizzi squisitamente modulati, Tempest descrive il crepacuore connesso con la fine di un rapporto e la gioia che circonda l’inizio di un nuovo amore; ma ci racconta anche quello che succede nel mezzo di questo processo, quando il cuore è tirato da tutte le parti. I lettori non saranno sorpresi di ritrovare nelle questioni di cuore la stessa franca e risoluta capacità di osservazione riservata ai mutamenti politici e sociali. Un arpeggio sulle corde è un libro appassionato, commovente e gioioso sull’amore, sulla sua fine e sul suo inizio.

Abstract: An inspiring, surprising, and fun collection of contemporary design for pets of different shapes, sizes, breeds, and species The perfect book for design-conscious pet owners and animal lovers alike, Pet-tecture presents an irresistible assortment of hundreds of houses and objects by the world's leading designers, created with our furred and feathered friends in mind - from cats and dogs to birds, rabbits, horses, fish, mice, guinea pigs - even kangaroos and turtles! Whether it's playful cat trees, concrete dog homes, luxury chicken coops, 3D-printed fish tanks, or a dog-shaped cat scratcher, Pet-tecture has the incredible range of design for animals covered. This compact and portable book Includes works by some of the biggest names in global architecture and design, including Nendo, Kenya Hara, Sou Fujimoto, MAD Architects, Kengo Kuma, and Shigeru Ban.

Abstract: Fin dal loro primo incontro, poco più che adolescenti, Pedro e Tita vengono travolti da un sentimento più grande di loro. Purtroppo, a causa di un'assurda tradizione familiare, per Tita il matrimonio è impossibile: ma per umana volontà e con la complicità del destino, lei e Pedro si ritroveranno a vivere sotto lo stesso tetto come cognati, costretti alla castità e tuttavia legati da una sensualità incandescente. Una storia d'amore in cui il cibo diventa metafora e strumento espressivo, rito e invenzione, promessa e godimento, veicolo di un'inedita comunione erotica.