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Download or read book On the High Wire written by Philippe Petit and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “On the High Wire is fascinating to read. You will learn about the man, his work, his passion, his tenacity and lucidity” (Marcel Marceau) In this poetic handbook, written when he was just twenty-three, the world-famous high-wire artist Philippe Petit offers a window into the world of his craft. Petit masterfully explains how preparation and self-control contributed to such feats as walking between the towers of Notre Dame and the World Trade Center. Addressing such topics as the rigging of the wire, the walker’s first steps, his salute and exercises, and the work of other renowned high-wire artists, Petit offers us a book about the ecstasy of conquering our fears and reaching for the stars.

Download or read book Petit, the Monster written by and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petit wonders why some things that he does, like playing with his dog, make him a good boy, while others, like pulling girl's hair, make him bad, and how it is that he can be both bad and good.

Download or read book Le Petit Baby Book (Baby Memory Book, Baby Journal, Baby Milestone Book) written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Le Petit Baby Book - Ideal expectant mother gift or new mom giftBaby journal: This sweet-as-can-be baby pregnancy book offers dozens of creative ways to capture the milestones and special baby memories from pregnancy through baby's first year. Capture and preserve the treasured memories: Packaged in a compact album with a fabric spine and foil-stamped cover, with whimsical color illustrations and thoughtful prompts throughout, this book is the ultimate keepsake gift for new parents. Le Petit Baby Book includes: An envelope for ultrasound scans A spin-wheel to display baby's astrological sign A gatefold family tree Space for photos Mini envelopes to stash written notes Illustrated pop-ups A pull-out growth chart to display in baby's room And much more If you like As You Grow, you will love Le Petit Baby Book

Download or read book A Mother Is a House written by Aurore Petit and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A mother through the eyes of a baby: a mother's a mirror, a doctor, a story, the top of a mountain, a mother's a home"--Back cover.

Download or read book Why Knot? written by Philippe Petit and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher” in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together (The Wall Street Journal). Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York City. But beyond his balance, courage, and showmanship, there was one thing Petit had to be absolutely certain of—his knots. Without the confidence that his knots would hold, he never would have left the ground. In fact, while most of us don’t think about them beyond tying our shoelaces, the humble knot is crucial in countless contexts, from sailing to sports to industrial safety to art, agriculture, and more. In this truly unique book, Petit offers a guide to tying over sixty of his essential knots, with practical sketches illustrating his methods and clear tying instructions. Filled with photos in which special knots were used during spectacular high-wire walks, quirky knot trivia, personal anecdotes, helpful tips, magic tricks, and special tying challenges, Why Knot? will entertain and educate readers of all ages. “In reading Philippe’s book we are cogently reminded that without the ability to secure a rope, or tether a goat, or make fast the sheets of a galley, much of the civilization that we take for granted would disappear as easily as a slipknot in the hands of a Vegas conjuror.” —Sting, musician and activist “His descriptions are clear, he deploys humor frequently and he makes his points with anecdotes that are colorful and memorable. Explaining the purpose and creation of knots and thanks to those flawless drawings Mr. Petit earns perfect marks.” —The Wall Street Journal

Download or read book Deep Night written by Caroline Petit and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leah Kolbe escapes to Macau as the Japanese occupy Hong Kong and her fiance is interned in a prisoner of war camp. She becomes a spy for the British and takes a Japanese lover. When she returns with provisions to her beloved Hong Kong on the first boat, she finds the surviving English, including her fiance, totally altered. He cannot bear to stay in Hong Kong - and she chooses to remain and rebuild.

Download or read book Zonal Marking: The Making of Modern European Football written by Michael Cox and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘A wonderful overview of tactical development in European football’ Matthew Syed, The Times ‘A fascinating assessment of football in 2019’ Observer