The Book Of Rio

Author : Cesar Cardoso,Joao Gilberto Noll,Domingos Pellegrini,Nei Lopes,Luiz Ruffato,Sergio Sant'Anna,Marcelo Moutinho,Joao Ximenes Braga,Patricia Melo,Elvira Vigna,Katie Slade
Publisher : Comma Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Book of Rio by Cesar Cardoso,Joao Gilberto Noll,Domingos Pellegrini,Nei Lopes,Luiz Ruffato,Sergio Sant'Anna,Marcelo Moutinho,Joao Ximenes Braga,Patricia Melo,Elvira Vigna,Katie Slade Pdf

It’s the city the rest of the world descends on to party…. whether for the spectacular annual Carnival, the sun-kissed beaches, the World Cup, or, in 2016, the Olympics. It’s also a place that’s sadly become synonymous with some of the excesses of partying, the dark underbelly that accompanies any urban hedonist’s destination. But these are just two images of Rio. There are countless others: opulent seat of two former empires; stronghold of brutal, twentieth-century dictatorships; sprawling metropolis stretched between stunning mountain tops and equally stunningeconomic extremes – from the affluence of neighbourhoods like Leblon and Ipanema, to the overcrowded slums in the foothills, the favelas. This anthology brings together ten short stories that go beyond the postcards and snapshots, and introduce us to real residents of Rio – the cariocas: young hopefuls training to be the next stars of samba, exhausted labourers press-ganged into meeting an impossible construction deadline (the nation’s pride being at stake), bored call-girls, nostalgic drag queens, married couples having petty middle-class domestics…. These are characters who’ve developed a deep understanding of Rio’s contradictions, a way of living with the grey areas – between the grime and the glitz – that make Rio the ‘marvellous city’ it is.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781510722484

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The Golden Girls of Rio by Anonim Pdf

The women athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics captivated the world: Simon Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time; Katie Ledecky, who shattered swimming records in multiple events; Michelle Carter, the first American gold medalist in shot put; Simone Manuel, the first African American woman to medal in individual swimming. Their accomplishments amazed us, as did their personal stories of persistence and hard work. The Golden Girls of Rio focuses on the paths to glory for these women athletes, how they got their start and rose to meteoric heights in the Rio games. The other swimming and gymnastic teammates are included in the story as well. An inspiring story, bursting with color and action and life, that will make you smile to see these champion athletes as little girls, and to revisit their triumphs in achieving Olympic gold.

Author : Lexa Hillyer
Publisher : HarperFestival
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062022695

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Rio: The Junior Novel by Lexa Hillyer Pdf

From the makers of the Ice Age films comes a high-flying tale of a bird who never learned to do what birds do best—fly! Blu, a rare blue Spix's Macaw, has everything he needs—heart, attitude . . . feathers—but he's afraid he may never soar. That's all about to change in the magical city of Rio, where Blu has incredible adventures and makes new friends who show Blu he's always had what it takes to make his dreams come true.

Author : M. L. Rio
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250095305

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If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio Pdf

“Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession...will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest "Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare...Readable, smart.” —New York Times Book Review On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras. But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the stage...A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth."

Author : Francis Levy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0982684878

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Seven Days in Rio by Francis Levy Pdf

An incendiary and provocative new novel from Nicholson Baker and Mary Gaitskill's French-kissing cousin!

Author : Maurilla Castello Branco,Lenny Niemeyer
Publisher : Flammarion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 208020291X

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Inside Rio by Maurilla Castello Branco,Lenny Niemeyer Pdf

Rio de Janeiro's unique lifestyle is diverse and culturally rich, and the city is home to some remarkable modernist and contemporary homes alongside historic colonial gems. The authors open the doors of an insider's Rio through a tour of over twenty-five private homes, nineteen of which are presented here for the first time--

Author : Tom Winterbottom
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 3319312006

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A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro after 1889 by Tom Winterbottom Pdf

This book studies architecture and literature of Rio de Janeiro, the “Marvellous City,” from the revolution of 1889 to the Olympics of 2016, taking the reader on a journey through the history of the city. This study offers a wide-ranging and thought-provoking insight that moves from ruins to Modernism, from the past to the future, from futebol to fiction, and from beach to favela, to uncover the surprising feature—decadence—at the heart of this unique and seemingly timeless urban world. An innovative and in-depth study of buildings, books, and characters in the city’s modern history, this fundamental new work sets the reader in the glorious world of Rio de Janeiro.

Author : Christa Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Parrots
ISBN : 0062334808

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Rio 2 by Christa Roberts Pdf

The sighting of another blue macaw in the Amazon sends Blu and Jewel deep into the jungle. With this new adventure help Blu learn to love the wild?

Author : Frank De Yeaux Carpenter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Brazil
ISBN : UCAL:$B144561

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Round about Rio by Frank De Yeaux Carpenter Pdf

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 667 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781405380157

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The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of Rio de Janeiro's unforgettable attractions. From the Christ statue at Corcovado and the fun-filled beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the fascinating less-visited areas like Santa Teresa and the Zona Norte, the Rough Guide steers you to the best hotels in Rio, restaurants, stylish bars, cafés, nightlife and shopping in Rio across every price range. The guide provides definitive information on the Rio de Janeiro carnival, advice on finding the best carnival parades and street party "blocos", and all the Rio de Janeiro carnival warm-up events at samba schools, nightclubs and city shows. You'll find detailed coverage on staying safe in Rio, comprehensive information on Rio's football clubs, as well as coverage of volleyball, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and hiking in the beautiful Tijuca national park. The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro also includes handy information on getting out of town to Paraty, Petrópolis, Ilha Grande and Búzios. Explore all corners of the city with authoritative background on everything from Rio de Janeiro's turbulent history to Afro-Brazilian influences, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro

Author : Alured Gray Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
ISBN : YALE:39002012730314

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The Beautiful Rio de Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell Pdf

Author : Orde Morton
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781460254585

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Rio by Orde Morton Pdf

Rio de Janeiro’s is a lush, complex history that spans five centuries, and Marvelous City is the first full length retelling of that history written in English. From the beach life of the Ipanema and Copacabana to the struggles of the Rio’s infamous favelas, this is a story of contrast and contradiction. We are offered a glimpse into Rio’s high society and rich culture and are shown the endemic violence, corruption, and social disparity with which it struggles to this day. With its populist politics and its unique blend of European, African and Amerindian influences, Rio de Janeiro has grown, over the centuries, into a place all its own, one that is greater than the sum of its parts, distinctively Brazilian, and whose symbol is the Rio Carnaval, the greatest show on earth. The beating cultural heart of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is poised to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Author Orde Morton invites you to look beyond the postcard perfection of its natural beauty and discover this one of a kind city in all its many-sided wonder.

Author : Christiano Nogueira
Publisher : Solcat travel guides
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
ISBN : 8589992012

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Rio For Parters Visual Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro by Christiano Nogueira Pdf

Author : Beatriz Jaguaribe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135166335

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Rio de Janeiro by Beatriz Jaguaribe Pdf

"Through artistic imaginaries, media productions, social practices and spatial mappings, this book offers an insightful and original contribution to the understanding of Rio de Janeiro, one of the highly contested urban terrains in the world. Offering a rich diversity of examples extracted from lived experience, iconographic materials, and narratives, it provides innovative and compelling connections between theoretical questions and urban vignettes. Throughout the essays, the specificity of Rio de Janeiro is highlighted but framed in relation to theoretical questions that are relevant to major contemporary cities. The book underlines the dilemmas of a city that attempts to compete globally while confronting social inequality, violence, and novel forms of democratic agency. It retraces Rio de Janeiro’s modernist memories as the former political/cultural capital of Brazilian intelligentsia and national culture. It explores Rio as a city of popular culture, mestizo legacies, media productions, and cultural innovation."

Author : Russell S. Harmon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402032974

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The Rio Chagres, Panama by Russell S. Harmon Pdf

This book examines one of the most important and complex of the world's tropical rainforest regions: the greater Panama Canal Watershed. The Rio Chagres is the primary water source for operating the Canal, and supplies potable water for municipal use and electricity generation, but science has left this important national resource largely unstudied. The text promotes understanding of the physical and ecological components of an isolated and largely pristine tropical rainforest.