Battle of the (Literary Fiction) Sexes
Pretty much every estimate and survey shows that women are the audience for a vast majority of this kind of fiction. Actually, 60% of all books, fiction and non-fiction, are bought by women. Men read relatively little fiction and overwhelmingly what they read is genre fiction, action, thrillers, and suspense. Men primarily read non-fiction – manly subjects like golf tips, right wing screeds, and “how to make ten minute meals”. Ok. That’s a cheap shot.
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The old and new ward maps, side-by-side
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The Shard’s bleeding edge: anatomy of a 21st century skyscraper
Upon its completion in May 2012, the 1,017 foot tall skyscraper Shard London Bridge will be the tallest building in the European Union—but its unmissable presence on the London skyline has been felt for over a year. Since the completion of its 804 foot, 72 story concrete core in early 2011, the Shard has been the tallest building in London. In a city, country, and continent not famed for skyscrapers, the Shard more than stands out.
via The Shard’s bleeding edge: anatomy of a 21st century skyscraper.
On top of a reinforced concrete base come the steel-frame office levels. Steel-frame maximizes the possible spans that can be achieved, minimizing supporting columns which eat up valuable space (a problem that multiplies in a high-rise building).
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Money
Interesting poster describing the various scales of money. Click here for the site.
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